Bartlett Chosen as Democratic State Convention Chairman
Dorchester lawyer Charles W. Bartlett is slated to be the Democratic State convention chairman for Tremont Temple on October 1. The respected jurist, a Dartmouth alum, longtime Dorchester resident, and Civil War veteran, is expected to accept and aid Governor Gaston’s campaign.
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Charles W. Bartlett
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Tremont Temple
Bartlett
State Committee
Colonel Gaston
Gaston
Ward 20 Young Men’s Democratic Club
Squantum
John R. Thayer
McNary
Meary
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Republican Party
Bartlett, Jr
Cambridge Leader Sees Drake for Congress If McCall Retires
Cambridge mayor McNamee says the city leans Democratic and a McCall retirement could open a congressional bid. He notes McCall is a hard working Republican, but names other Cambridge Republicans like Edgar R. Champlin and James J. Myers as potential contenders. He also forecasts Democratic gains in the second Middlesex Senate district.
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John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
McCall
Congress
Edgar R. Champlin
James J. Myers
Martin McNamee
Middlesex
Naturalization Drive in Charles Town Under Judge Preble
In Charles Town last night 38 men were naturalized by Judge Preble at the Evening Session. They renounced allegiance to Great Britain and Ireland and swore to uphold the U S Constitution. The effort continues with renewed energy until all eligible residents are naturalized.
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Charlestown
Lestown Court
Preble
Great Britain and Ireland
United States
Cuticura Remedies Endorsement Pasteurizing Skin Cure Claims
An advertiser testimonial praises Cuticura products for curing skin ailments and promising no recurrence. It extols Cutiura Ointment as a top treatment, describes a sequence of hot baths, soap, and Resolvent, and notes global sales with depots and contact details in London Paris Boston and Chicago.
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Richard Anderson
Geneva
Utah
London
Charterhouse &Q
Paris
Hue de la Paix
Boston
Columboe Ave
Potter Drug & Chem Orp
Outlook Bright for E. L. Logan in South Boston Race
The senatorial contest among Edward L. Logan Daniel V. McIsaac and William J. Sullivan in South Boston shows Logan gaining strength in Wards 1 5 14 while McIsaac benefits from Ward 14 opposition to Logan and Norris support for McIsaac. Sullivan leads in the largest ward as ward committees back him. Logan’s legislative and council service and youth key his momentum.
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Boston
Edward L. Logan
Daniel V. McIsaac
William J. Sullivan
Peninsular
Norris
McIsaac
Logan
McIisaac
Creed
Sullivan
Ward Committee
J. J. McNamara
Common Council
Melrose Democrats Organize Ahead of Campaign
The Melrose Democratic city committee met to organize for the campaign electing George H. Dearborn as chairman with John J. McCullough resigning as vice chairman. A reception to Colonel Gaston is planned and a strong bid for the senatorship is anticipated amid Republican dissension over Jones and Dowse. The committee also plans a candidate to oppose Representative John G. Robinson who will be renominated by the Republicans.
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Melrose
Democratic City Committee
George H. Dearborn
Melrose Free Press
John J. McCullough
Gaston
Jones and Dowse
John G. Robinson
Watson Speaks in Ward 18 at Roxbury Rally
A Ward 18 Democratic rally in the Shawmut Club rooms on Whittier Street drew a large turnout from Ward 18 with many Ward 18 politicians speaking in support of William B. Larkin for Senator. Ward 12 attendees opposed him while James A. Watson led the push among speakers.
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Shawmut Club
Whittier Street
Roxbury
William B. Larkin
Ward 18
Ward 12
James A. Watson
Jerry
Watson
Shep Gately
Leary
Igo
Larkin
Bryan
Beacon Hill
Thomas Fay
James H. Beady
Frank J. O'Toole
James P. Timilty
Thomas Buckley
Daniel F. White
Jerome fears low defeat district attorney warns fusionists
New York dispatch reports DA Jerome returning from Lakeville Connecticut after reading fusionists conference results and Mayor Low's letter. He urges that Low as lead candidate will doom the fusion cause and likely restore Tammany rule in the city, a fate Jerome opposes after years of effort.
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New York
Jerome
Lakeville
Conn
Low
Mayor Low
Duped Merchants by an Old Scheme
Benjamin Dandrow of New York was arrested by Inspectors McCausland and Douglas for defrauding local firms with an old scam. He offered to examine meters for $30 claiming rebates from the electric company and claimed accomplices Wallace Henderson and B R Zimmerman were involved, with police seeking them.
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Benjamin Dandrow
New York
McCausland and
Douglas
National Electric and Maintenance Company
Dandrow
Wallace Henderson
B R. Zimmerman
Belmont Ignores Subpena In Damages Suit
Oliver H. P. Belmont travels to New York on the steam yacht Noma to dodge a United States Court subpena in a $25,000 damages case. The Newport incident centers on Walker, who was injured by a bomb two years ago during a local fete attended by Belmont as part of the Newport committee. Walker is supported by his employer Henry A. C. Taylor, a New York millionaire.
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Belmont
Newport
R. I
Oliver H. P. Belmont
United State Court
New York
W. B. Leeds
Walker
Henry A. C. Taylor
Down East Man Sifts Boston Politician Gossip
HIRAM HUTCHINS recounts Republican style tactics and betting ring chatter from Beacon Hill to Hull shore. He files tales of Bill the candidate, a naturalization dispute, and Joe Cronry’s campaign maneuvers with plans to hear speeches at Peddock’s Island. The account ends noting Hutchins’ continued city-sleuth persona and his travels.
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Hiram Hutchins
Boston
Post
Hiram
State House
Beacon Hill
Bill
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Senate
Hen
Johnny
Martin
Johnny Kelley
Joe Cronry
Congress
Joe
Kelsher
Aly
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E. L. Logan
Melrose Democrats
New Hampshire
Canady
Joe Conry
Brother Henry
Noddle Island
the Sunday Post
Billy Burgundy
John Kendrick Bangs
Newton Newkirk
They Are All Sunday Post
Financial World
Boy
Babies
Bay State
Him
Alice
Elijah
Spencer Geddes
Sunday Post
Satan
Amberton Square
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