Malden Druggist and Girl Are Captured
Miss Fannie E. Thomas and D. Walter Faulkner were arrested in Providence by Patrolman Hay on warrants from Charlestown Police Court. They were brought to Boston and jailed to await arraignment in Charlestown court. The pair had been charged Jan 30 with passing worthless checks to several merchants in Charlestown. Faulkner once ran a Malden drug store and the Thomas girl worked for him. Faulkner borrowed money, then sold the store as complaints of bad checks mounted. They were repeatedly arraigned and defaulted. last in Jan. 80 the case was continued to April 2, then they vanished. The girl claimed 19, Faulkner 80. Faulkner’s wife lived in Malden.
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Fannie E. Thomas
D. Walter Faulkner
Providence
Hay
Charlestown
Boston
City Square
Faulkner
Thomas Girl
Thomas
Malden
R. I
Conry's bid to face Kelcher blocked by city press
Mayor Fitzgerald accuses ex-Congressman Joseph A. Conry of visiting Old Orchard to win city support against Congressman Kelcher. The Republic notes letters urging government backing were rebuffed, recalling a riot attempt at last fall's school committee nominations led by Daniel J. Kiley and Conry. Conry left without an audience.
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Fitzgerald
Republic
Joseph A. Conry
Old Orchard
Kelcher
City Hall
Conry
Frothingham
Daniel J. Kiley
Edgerly Announces Platform for Congress in 11th District
Anson B. Edgerly, running as an Independent Republican for Congress in the 11th district, outlines his platform including support for an inheritance tax. He recalls a Tremont Temple meeting seven years past where Tom L. Johnson answered questions on the tax, prompting Edgerly to call Johnson a two taxer. Edgerly also favors public ownership of railroads and距 states differences with Senator Lodge.
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Anson B. Edgerly
Congress
Edgerly
Mr. Edgerly
Tremont Temple
Washington
Thomas G. Shearman
Toml. Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Senator Lodge
Secretary Wilson Shifts Toward Tariff Revision
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of Agriculture Wilson moving toward tariff revision and aligning with Secretary Shaw’s stand-patters. He says Republican votes will not come from defending cheaper abroad sales and urges party to correct policy.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Agriculture Wilson
Iowa
Shaw
Taft
Bath
Wilson
Republican Party
Ex-Mayor presses for anonymous bank head name
Ex-Mayor Quincy urged Mr Moran to reveal the unnamed bank president yesterday. Moran chose to stay silent for now. Quincy then questioned President ONeil of the Federal Trust Company about being the man Moran referenced and whether he had authority to speak for the Democratic organization. ONeil declined, saying he was out of politics.
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Quincy
Moran
O'Neil
Federal Trust Company
Democratic Organization
O’neil
Lyman Attacks Moran Over Gaston Remarks in Dems Rift
Arthur Lyman, Waltham Democrat and executive committee chair, rails at Moran for attacking Gaston and Quincy. He defends Williams, criticizes Moran’s tariff stance and legal probes, and argues Moran has not “made good” and uses prosecutions for political gain. Moran’s motive and fitness for governor are questioned amid party tensions.
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Josiah Quincy
John B. Moran
Arthur Lyman
Democratic State Committee
Waltham
Pemberton, Square
Moran
Gaston
Democratic Party
Quincy
Mr. Moran
Mr. Williams
Williams
Congress
Governor appoints Joseph H McNeil Melrose chief inspector
Governor Guild names Joseph H McNeil of Melrose as chief inspector of the new inspection department created by the last Legislature. McNeil, a boiler inspector for 12 years, assumes the post.
Mayor in Ward 8 split over Kiley bid for Senate
The article portrays a power struggle in Boston with Ward 8 and Ward 6 factions. It details Daniel J. Kiley pressuring for a Senate bid while opposing the Fitzgerald administration. It suggestsWard 8 may rebel against Hendricks Club influence and predicts an imminent uprising unless Ward 8 voters align with the administration. The piece critiques Kiley as self serving and contract hungry and notes Ward 8 and Ward 6 negotiations to control future Senate picks.
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Martin Lomasney
Mr. Frothingham
Daniel J. Kiley
Fitzgerald
Whelton
Kiley
Boston
Lomasney
Doyle
Republic
Senate
Beacon Hill
Ward
Ward 6
Riley
Ward 8
Hendricks Club
Lomasney Responds to Attacks Over City Politics
Lomasney issues a signed press statement defending integrity of the ward and city officials. He cites Massachusetts constitutional provisions on free elections and warns against mayoral pressure on voters. He recalls past criticisms of Dixon and questions the Mayor’s fitness to represent Ward 6 and 8 in the Senate.
Ward 6 voters oppose Mc Gonagle and McMackin leaders
Martin M. Lomasney denounces the mayor as a dictator and claims ward 6 voters will back the most qualified candidate to follow Senator Taylor. He singles out Mc Gonagle McMackin Cannon and Brogan as opposed figures and defends city employee voting freedom amid alleged coercion. He names Daniel J. Kiley as the best follower of Taylor.
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McGonagle
McMackin
Cannon
Brogan
Taylor
Board of Arbitration
Edward
John
Christopher F. O’brien
Daniel J. Kane
William J. O’brien
Daniel D. Rourke
Daniel J. Kiley
Martin M. Lomasney
Lomasney Defends War Veteran McMain’s Patriotism
The public note quotes Hon M M Lomasney reacting to the suspension of James H McMain, a war veteran and sub foreman in the street department. Lomasney names him a good American who followed the Stars and Stripes in five years of civil war and remains loyal to the flag over the alleged Dixon and Fitzgerald stance.
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M. M. Lomasney
James H. McMain
Dixon and
Fitzgerald
Bicycle Crash Breaks James Knight’s Left Leg
James M. Knight, 52, of 3 Green Street Jamaica Plain, was thrown from a bicycle at the corner of Chestnut and Englewood avenues, breaking both bones of the left leg. He was taken to the City Hospital.
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James M. Knight
Green Street
Jamaica Plain
Chestnut and
Englewood Avenues
City Hospital
Doctor praises Postum as coffee substitute in families
A physician recounts adopting Postum over coffee in his own household and then recommending it to patients. He notes widespread local stocking, frequent use for indigestion and nervousness, and for convalescence from illnesses like pneumonia and typhoid fever. He states the letter may be used as reference.
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Postum. Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Aligs
Cummings Considered for Buffolk Registrar of Deeds
From present indications a spirited contest for Buffolk county registrar of deeds is shaping up. Matthew Cummings, Boston street cleaning and watering chief, is the latest name put forward as a candidate. A former Charlestown navy yard manager, he enjoys wide influence and executive ability. Cummings leads the Ancient Order of Hibernians and holds roles in the Catholic Foresters and Knights of Columbus. He lives in Ward 24, Dorchester.
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Buffolk County
Matthew Cummings
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Cummings
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters
The
Knights of Columbus
Ward
Dorchester
Stoning of Auto In Dorchester Sparks Political Clash
An auto carrying Major J. J. Kelley Alderman Curley and a chauffeur was stoned on Bowdoin street near St. Peter's Church in Dorchester. Rioters, possibly mistaking them for Senator Logan foes of Joseph F. O'Connell in the 10th District, fled before police arrived. O'Connell and Logan offered rewards for information leading to arrests.
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J. J. Kelley
Curley
Bowdoin Street
Dorchester
St. Peter’s Church
Logan
Joseph F. O’connell
O'Connell
O’connell
Foss in East Boston Defends Governor Guild Platform
Eugene N. Foss told a Commonwealth Hall audience in East Boston that Governor Guild cannot support a stand out platform. He argued such a stance would wreck the party and urged joint debate with Lieutenant-Governor Draper on duties. Foss pressed for a practical protection question to be debated and decided by the Draper Company’s needs.
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Commonwealth Hall
Boston
Eugene N. Foss
Colonel Clarke
Guild
Home Market Club
Draper
Draper Company
Whitman
O'Brien Withdraws From Contest for McNamee Seat
Ex Mayor McNamee of Cambridge will run unopposed for the Democratic State central committee. John F. O'Brien of Cambridge withdrew after filing papers to oppose McNamee, saying his retirement was to keep party harmony and avoid factional conflicts.
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O’brien
McNamee
Cambridge
Democratic State Central Committee
John F. O’brien
Wage Earners' Club Rally in Somerville
The Wage Earners' Club of Somerville held a large rally in lower Union Hall with about 800 attendees. Club president Thomas M. Nolan presided. speakers included Dennis D. Driscoll Alderman Fred J. Kneeland Henry Lloyd C. J. Wilkins and H. F. Colliton.
Warfare goes on in 10th District
Democratic contenders Logan and O'Connell held rallies in Ward 20 and Wards 16 17 as tensions rise. Logan blames OConnell for false charges about his record while defending his stance on the 1901 referendum and employers liability bill, naming Garrity as a key supporter from Ward 17. OConnell countered by accusing Logan of relying on money and bosses, tying Gartland and Donovan to the campaign and urging the people against outside interference.
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Messrs. Logan
Q O’connell
Logan
O'Connell
Congress Hall
Boston
Senate
O’connell
Richard W. Garrity
Ward 17
Central Labor Union
Garrity
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
William Taylor
Edward M. Shanley
Davern
Blue Hill Avenue
Ward 16
Patrick F. Kearns
Vine Street
Tenth District
Gartland
Massachusetts
House
Mr. Gartland
Jim Donovan
Roslindale
Marion Onsite Glover
William H. Glover
Susan T
Granville S. Seavers
Kittredge Street
South Station
Eave Electrics
Albanost
Larsen
Norfolk
Nils Larsen
Ragnar
North End
Woodlawn
Sturtevant
Medford
Ann Augusta
James
Chester Avenue
Medford Hill
Universalist Church
People Against Bosses Rally at Vine Street Church
Joseph F. OConnell led a large rally at Vine Street Church to unite anti-Curley factions. Speakers included Daniel J. Murphy and Charles I. Quirk, with several ex-representatives and active supporters among the crowd. The gathering filled the old church as passions ran high.
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Joseph F. O'Connell
Vine Street
O’connell
Daniel J. Murphy
Tammany Club
O'Connell
Charles I. Quirk
Theodore Glynn
Timothy L. Connolly
Richard W. Garrity
John F. Cullen
Michael 8. Drew
Thomas ¥. Phelan
John J. Mansfield
Walter O’malley
Thomas Keegan
William Desmond
John P. Lonergan
John F. Murphy
Marvelous Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A mother recalls her four month old son’s severe eczema, unresponsive to doctors and numerous patent medicines. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for years, his skin cleared by age four, with the family asserting complete recovery. Published with permission to share the experience from Piermont New Hampshire, 1905.
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STORS
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George McArrul
Pickering Pl
Brockton
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Washington St
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Hanover Street
Summer Street
Court Street
Howard
Wan
Commonwealth
Dixon
Jeremiah E. Mahoney
Henry
Registrar OF Deeds
FOSS
East
Somerville
Mrr. Logan
Mr. O’connell
Cuticura
U.S. Fish Commissioners
Woods Hole
Yale & Towne Mfg. CO
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milk St
Benjamin F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
D. F. Appel
William B. Turner
Warren Sawyer
Thomas Shewin
Nathaniel J. Rust
Henry Parkman
Wallace L. Pierce
Charles EB. Cott de Farn
West
Reginald Foster
Beaniette
Assachusetts Comany
Charles H. Floyd
McY
Stink Street
A. Curtis
General Wapeat
Federal Street
Frank E. Harlow
Tel
Rex
Frederic J. Crosby
Haden Eier Mbalmer
Warren
Juno
J. Newman & Sons Corp
Tremont St
Ward Dental CO
Bowdoin Sq. 1
Har
Holmes
Court St
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