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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
4
Mattapoisett September 14. Hamlin declines comment on Massachusetts governor nomination. He says he has not thought about it and is busy with work and fishing. He plans to go to New York for business, and may meet Judge Parker there.
Fitchburg figure James B. McConnell argues Hamlin is the strongest Democratic candidate for governor. Fall River's Dr John W Coughlin says Hamlin would attract large votes, with cross party support and wide appeal. New Bedford Mayor Charles Ashley notes Hamlin's sectional strength and potential to unite the Democrats.
The committee commends Douglas as a just and capable citizen who can administer state affairs to satisfy diverse political beliefs. A delegation was sent to Douglas to gauge willingness to run if the state convention nominates him to lead the fight this year. he indicated he would consider accepting if the nomination is uncontested.
An advertisement extols the impact of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine on delicate women troubled by periodical sufferings headaches and weakened nerves. It asserts restoration of health vitality and social duties and includes a testimonial from Mrs Maud B Op liner of Philadelphia praising the medicine with a money back offer.
Hartford Conn Sept 14 Lieutenant-Governor Henry Roberts won the Republican nomination for governor on the first ballot receiving 374 of 6577 votes. Colonel Rollins Woodruff of New Haven was nominated for lieutenant governor, Theodore Bodenwein for secretary of state, and Senator Walsh of Greenwich for state treasurer all by acclamation.
For the first time this fall state primaries require candidates for the House Senate and Governor's Council to file statements of election expenses. Election blanks were provided to be filed in duplicate with the city clerk and the Commonwealth, and a single copy with the Boston city clerk for municipal primaries. Treasurers of political committees in Boston must also file.
New York September 14 ex President Cleveland agreed to speak for Parker and Davis and more speeches will be scheduled. Richard Olney also notified the speakers bureau that he will campaign publicly and deliver at least one address in New York City.
The Allied Printing Trades Club at 17A Brattle Square elected officers last evening with W. E. Parle as president J C Cutler as vice president P B Thayer as secretary treasurer and a board of directors including W A Ward William Taylor John Harrington Christopher Casey Jules Boivin E McDonald plus stewards Arthur E Cahill Stanley Harrison and William P Barry as associate members.
On Saturday September 17 an excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee departs Boston at 8 20 am for a round trip of 2 dollars. The trip includes a 60 mile steamer cruise aboard the Mt Washington lasting about five hours with views of the White Mountains. Tickets on sale at 822 Washington Street through September 16 and at Union Station until departure.
A Boston conference at Youngs Hotel failed to secure a candidate for governor as Col William A Gaston and Richard Olney decline reevaluation. William L Douglas and Charles S Hamlin emerge as the likely contenders with city leaders awaiting caucuses and a convention decision.
The Ward 13 Democratic committee met last night and voted 7 to 3 to support Senator Daniel V. McIsaac for renomination and re election. Representative Linehan and Representative Collins opposed MelIsaac with Collins aiming for Senate and Linehan for the Board of Aldermen.
Mary Josephine Berg of Floyd Knob Indiana writes she suffered 32 years with asthma yet was cured by Schiffmann's Asthma Cure and can do all her own work. A Virginia resident reports dramatic relief for a child after trying the cure. Sold by druggists at 5 and 1.00.
A 2676 proverbs compilation compiled from standard English works is offered by Monroe Pub. Co. for 25 cents in stamps or silver. The notice invites readers to purchase by return mail and provides the address at 4421 Evans Ave in St. Louis Missouri.
Portland Maine Sept 14 A Republican plurality of 27 130 is shown by complete returns from the state election of Monday the unofficial tabulation from 622 cities towns and plantations was completed today While these figures show a Republican gain of 4990 votes over 1900 they also indicate a Democratic gain of 11244 or a net gain for their party of 6254 The final result as shown by todays figures is viewed with satisfaction by both sides
George E. Hughes of Maine, a Democratic national committee member, declared after Monday's election that Democrats secured the largest legislature representation in years with four state senators and 26 House members. He said Maine's victory would aid Parker and Davis nationally.
Saratoga New York Sept. 14 The Populists must have something new that Parker has hammered the golden cross of Chicago into the gold brick of St Louis The Democratic party is laid out to go to the old Whig graveyard unless cremation is preferred Murat Halstead spoke at the Republican party semi centennial celebration offering epigrams on the convention and gold plank politics He noted the opposition to Parker and warned about one man power and two thirds rule.
American bankers meeting in New York on September 14 endorsed Senator Lodge’s bill aimed at improving the consular service. The resolution was adopted at the convention, signaling strong banking support for the diplomatic reform proposal.
An American dressed bridegroom escorted Miss Wong Yut Quai to a carriage at South station, leading to 11 Oxford Street for a nuptial feast. The union of Miss Wong and Chin Willie, Boston interpreter, began with a photograph and culminated after Willie traveled to San Francisco and a Sept. 5 ceremony by a Presbyterian clergyman linked to the Chinese Rescue Mission Home.
Supplementary registration for the State primaries closes on Sept 20. Officials note a drop from last year due to the primaries being held five days earlier. Democratic managers expect the final list to near last year’s total. Through today last year supplementary registration reached about 7000. this year it stands at 3500.
Round trip to Lake Winnipesaukee offered for 2.00 aboard the Mt Washington, a 60 mile sail with island coves and scenic views. Tickets available at Boston offices until Sept 16 and at Union Station until Sept 17 departure. special train leaves Boston 8:20 am to connect with the boat at Alton Bay.
The text praises travel to the St Louis Exposition as a delightful journey with vast exhibits from many regions. It highlights the New Jersey Central route via Baltimore and Washington and battlefield visits in Virginia as prime options and invites readers to contact M Burt, G P A, New Jersey Central in New York for details.
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