No State Money For Fair Delegation Wine
The Massachusetts delegation sails to St Louis for the Louisiana Purchase exposition with expenses capped at 5000. The Governor’s Council orders all alcohol charged to individuals, not the Commonwealth, and demands hotel meals and car ride coverage per member. The party includes 36 legislators and officials, with two large express wagons for baggage and dress suits for the trip.
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St. Louis
North Union Station
Massachusetts
Legislative Committee
Delaware
John L. Bates
Francis Hurtubis, Jr
Samuel Dalton
William H. Brigham
Frederick B. Carpenter
Richard W. Irwin
Northampton
Walter Scott Watson
Lowell
Michael J. Sullivan
Boston
Edward F. Hamlin
William M. Olin
Commonwealth
Edward S. Bradford
Henry E. Turner
Herbert Parker
George R. Jones
Senate
Henry D
Stumped by coffee cure touted in Postum letter
A Danville Virginia woman outlines a decade of illness from 1901 to 1902 linked to coffee. After trying multiple doctors and medicines with little relief, she attributes recovery to Postum. The pamphlet cites the Road to Wellville and lists various officials and guests traveling to the Midwest for Massachusetts Day at the fair.
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Danville
Postum Co
Pele Coothe
Wellville
French and Nf d Fisher Men At War
On the French shore tensions rise between French and Colonial fishermen near St John s N F A British warship stopped a party of Colonial lobster catchers at the request of the French commodore On the fishing banks 14 men armed with knives from a disguised French vessel boarded a Colonial boat and seized its bait In another incident a French crew did the same with a revolver The French vessel ran down and nearly sank a Colonial smack Grave fears grow over these outrages and British ships will be asked to punish the offenders.
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ST. John's
N. F
O’Connell Endorsed by Ward 20 Democratic Club
The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Ward 20 in Dorchester met and endorsed Joseph J. O’Connell for Congress. Plans for an active campaign were set, with a rally at Music Hall Field’s Corner Dorchester this evening featuring several prominent district Democrats.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ward 20
Dorchester
Joseph J. O’connell
O’connell
Music Hall
Field's Corner
Brother Killed in Street Row Over Sister's Marriage
Providence R I Sept 12 Giovanni Sylvestri died from wounds alleged to have been inflicted by his brother Michaele during a quarrel over Giovanni's opposition to his sister's proposed marriage to Alexander De Angelis Michaele allegedly stabbed Giovanni under the right shoulder blade penetrating the lungs and the fugitive brother remains at large
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Providence
R. I
Michaele
Giovanni Sylvestri
Giovanni
Alexander de Angelis
Long Wins Out in Everett City Solicitor Vote
Everett officials confirm Charles C. Long as city solicitor by a 7 to 1 vote after a three month contest. The decision was announced at the aldermen meeting in Everett.
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Long
Everett
Charles C. Long
Donelan Speaks at Newton U L Meeting
Two hundred members of the West Newton branch of the United Irish League gathered at Nonantum Hall in Newton for an enthusiastic rally in support of Ireland. Speakers included A J C Donelan M P John J OCallaghan P J Timmons and P J Duane. Captain Donnelan appealed to the Irish in America to aid Ireland's cause.
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Donelan
Newton U
Newton
West Newton
United Irish League
Nonantum Hall
Ireland
A. J. C. Donelan
M. P
John J. O'Callaghan
P. J. Timmons
P. J. Duane
Waltham
Donnelan
America
Hot Debate Likely In School Board Tonight
Tonight the first School Board meeting will discuss educational centres. Phineas Pierce, chairman of the accounts committee, is expected to report that funds are low, while some members will seek more funding. Indignation erupts over a Boston paper’s claim of champagne dinners paid by taxpayers, though the auditor says expenses are not higher than past years.
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Phineas Pierce
Committee On Accounts
Boston
The
Post
Boston Woman Held in New York for Kidnapping
New York September 12. Mrs Bertha Natino of Boston was held without bail for 80 days by Magistrate Mayo after arrest on kidnapping charge of Caroline Romano eight, daughter of Mrs Caroline Romano of New York. Natino says she has cared for the girl five years. both parties vow to fight in court.
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New York
Bertha Natino
Boston
Caroline Romano
Mayo
Massachusetts
Natino
Knights Templars in wreck near Reno
A collision between Southern Pacific passenger trains near Lawton seven miles west of Reno killed fireman A L Hicks and an unidentified man. Several passengers were injured but expected to recover. The westbound train struck the eastbound train carrying Knights Templars. four locomotives and multiple cars were wrecked due to orders disobedience.
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Reno
A. L. Hicks
Southern Pacific
Lawton
Knights Templars
Equitable Life Manager Dies En Route to Hotel Cecil
Henry A. Jacobs of Bridgeport aged 58, general manager of the Equitable Life Insurance Co., registered at the Hotel Cecil, fell ill in the hallway and died just before an ambulance could arrive. Dr J H Stevens cites natural causes for the death during the Hanover street station to the Hotel Cecil medical run.
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City
Hanover Street
Cecil
Henry A. Jacobs
Equitable Life Insurance Company of
Bridgeport, Conn
J. H. Stevens
Marble and Slate Workers Protest to City Hall
Marble and Letters' Union 50 voted to levy $1 weekly on members to fund out of work benefits. The Cabot street bath house marble and slate work is under scrutiny with non union labor alleged. The union will protest to City Hall urging all city jobs use only union men.
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Cabot Street
Sheet Metal Workers Hold Lively Meeting
Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 met in Appleton Hall Appleton street last night and heard Business Agent Kennedy report Eagle Cornice Company will not abandon the eight hour day. The union donated to Henry Decareau, a sick member, and warned Boston firms not paying fares to begin doing so or face consequences.
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SHEET
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Appleton Hall
Appleton Street
Kennedy
Eagle Cornice Company
Henry Decareau
Boston
Steam fitters strike for closed shop and union rules
Seven hundred thirty steam fitters and helpers walked out of 33 shops yesterday seeking a closed shop and union conditions. Ninety five percent of the trade is idle this morning as they wait for the employers to decide on the union’s demands.
The Koch Lung Cure Panacea Promises Relief From Consumption
A historical newspaper snippet warns that neglected colds can descend into the lungs, causing consumption and other lung diseases. It touts Koch Tuberculine inhalation as the only sure cure, claiming widespread success and free Boston consultations at 175 Tremont Street.
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Boston
Tremont Street
Toremont Theatre
Koch
Room For The 95000 Pupils In Boston Schools
As Boston schools open for 1904 05 it is expected accommodations will exist for all applicants. About 95000 children may register. Three new grammar districts Washington Jefferson and Blackinton have new schools with enhanced facilities including a roof playground and bathing provisions.
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Boston
Washington
Norman Street
West End
Jefferson
Heath Street
Blackinton
Orient Heights
East Boston
Double tragedy as wife found dead in Dorchester shop
Frank Parsons discovered his wife Jessie dead in their Dorchester home at 25 Nightingale Street after a gas suicide device was arranged with a rubber tube from a gas jet. The couple, who run a printing shop at 264 Broad Street, left two children. Parsons claimed no quarrel and suggested temporary insanity. Neighbors noted Mrs Parsons had long illnesses and episodes of isolating with curtains drawn.
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Broad Street
Frank Parsons
Jessie
Nightingale Street
Dorchester
Frederick Edgar
Eva Francis
Sentences handed down in Superior Criminal Court
Judge Holmes imposed terms on six defendants including Frank Nau for boat theft sent to House of Correction for three months Mary McKenna an escapee from the Home for Intemperate Women sent to the island for six months Michael O Neal US sailor jailed five months for drunkenness Francis P Hayward charged with stealing from Bryce Allan house Commonwealth avenue sent to re formatory Frank Christian a colored man with multiple prior charges sent to State prison for four to five years Cornelius L Boram forging his father's name to checks sent to House of Correction for 18 months
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Holmes
Superior Criminal Court
Frank Nau
House of Correction
Mary McKenna
Charplet
Michael O’neal
United States
Francis P. Hayward
Bryce Allan
Commonwealth Avenue
Reformatory
Frank Christian
Cornelius L. Boram
Lorimer’s Body Held by Paris Police
George Horace Lorimer editor of the Saturday Evening Post arrived in Paris with the body of his father Reverend George C. Lorimer pastor of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church New York. Authorities delayed the car on Sunday awaiting official papers. he appealed to Consul-General Gowdy to expedite departure to Liverpool.
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Lorimer
Paris
George Horace Lorimer
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
George C. Lorimer
Madison Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Aix-les-Bains
Liverpool
Gowdy
Aged Woman Found Starving in Empty City House
Mary O Connell aged about 65 told police she had no home money or friends. She was found in a vacant house at 7 Osborn Place exhausted and barely able to speak and was taken to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed senility and hunger.
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Mary O’connell
City Hospital
Osborn Place
90-Year-Old Wanderer Tracked by Boston Police
Sumner Warren, a 90-year-old man from West Moorland New Hampshire, traveled to town with a mileage book and small change. He eluded containment from 3 PM to midnight, was sheltered by Station 3 officers in the West End, and was later found by Patrolman Norton at the Hawkins Street Wayfarers Lodge while authorities prepared to return him home. He had been reported missing by John Burt, his NH housemate. The Boston police had custody before releasing him to return to New Hampshire.
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Sumner Warren
West Moorland
N. H
Station 3
West End
John Burt
New Hampshire
Boston
Mr. Warren
Norton
Hawkins Street
District I Members Vote 25 Cents Weekly for Boston Strike
New England Bakers Conference District I will levy 25 cents weekly to aid Boston bakers on strike. The measure, passed in New Haven, aims to guarantee $800 weekly for strikers. Blacksmiths Helpers Union 332 donated 5 to Fall River textile workers. A smoke talk is planned for Sept 25. Carriage and Wagon Workers Union 9 set up a smoke talk and entertainment at Machinists Sail tomorrow. In John F. Potts absence, A M Sinclair named temporary business agent of Carpenters Union 33. Firemen’s Union 353 thanked president P J Sheehan for his Washington convention work and plans a ball soon.
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New England Bakers’ Conference
Boston Bakers
New Haven
Blacksmiths’ Helpers
Fall River
Carriage and Wagon Workers Union
John F. Potts
A. M. Sinclair
Carpenters’ Union
Firemen’s Union
P. J. Sheehan
Washington, D. C
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Dunham Manufacturing CO
Dunham
Bay State
Beacon Hill
Executive Council
Guild
Lowe, Nickerson, Watson and
Jewett
Otis H. Marion
Benjamin H. Jellison
Haverhill
Sullivan
Olin
Bradford
Parker
Henry D. Coolidge
Middle West
Mildred BE. Brigham
Hudson
David G. Pratt
Middleboro
S. Willard Vinson
John N. Cole
David T. Remington
Arthur H. Lowe
Rachel P. Lowe
May Alden Ward
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Brookline
Mary Fitzpatrick
Bessie Fitzpatrick
Willard Howland
Chelsea
Joshua B. Holden
Robert Butterworth
Irving Butterworth
Cambridge
Florence M. Shaw
Alfred D.gleason
A. B. Gleason
Gleasondale
William B. Plunkett
Adams
Winthrop
David R. Francis
George Harris
Sarah C. Sears
James M. Perkins
Mary Alden Ward
George E. Gay
Wilson H. Fairbanks
Niagara Falls
Mississippi Valley
Remington
M. Burnham
D. D
Massachusetts Board of Managers
Will Shun
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Scrofula
Hood
O.O
School St
Mass
Barstow Stove
Portland St
New England
Davis Optical CO
Opticians Park
Cor
Boyiston Street
Ord State St
E. Doyle & CO
Donovan
Bridget M. Donovan
Thomas KE. Donovan
Emerson Street
Gate of Heaven
Orete
Woodman
Amesbury
John F. Woodman
Johnson
N. N. Johnson
Harvard Place
Dept. A
White
Washington ST
R. H. White Co
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