Gaston and Crosby Lead State Democratic Ticket in Boston
Massachusetts Democrats at Tremont Temple nominate William A. Gaston for Governor and John C. Crosby for Lieutenant Governor. A turbulent, high energy convention features Williams’s bid for his platform, Quincy’s acceptance, and a large 1603 delegate turnout amid clashes and cheers.
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Massachusetts
Tremont Temple
William A. Gaston
John C. Crosby
George Fred Williams
Kansas City
Williams
Josiah Quincy
Boston
J. J. McNamara
Fall River
Temple
Quincy
Naphen
George Fred Williams Attacked Mr. Gaston
Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Gargan
Mr Williams
Gaston
Mr. Williams
Hamlin
William S$. Meary
Henry F. Naphen
Stephen M. Waleh
Linn
William N. Osgood
Malden
Pittsfield
Willmore B. Stone
Springfield
Thomas E. Thacher
Yarmouth
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
Joseph L. Chalifoux
Lowell
Henderson's Act A Blow To His Party
President Roosevelt urged Speaker Henderson to reconsider withdrawing from the congressional race. The move is seen as a Republican rift over tariff revision with Henderson firm against any revision. Roosevelt telegram urged reconsideration of the decision.
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Henderson
Dubuqle
Roosevelt
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt telegrams echo in party unity over nomination decline
Dubuque Iowa reports that national committee members and senators sent telegrams supporting President Roosevelt and opposing a nomination withdrawal. J M Babcock chair of the Republican national committee cites protests from Hepburn Hull and others. The Speaker reaffirms his withdrawal of candidacy, defending his fair approach and predicting the third district’s safe victory.
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Hepburn
Hull
Boies
Details Not Principles in Republican Tariff Debate
Philadelphia dispatch reports a Republican editorial on Speaker Henderson missing, arguing the district shows no irreconcilable fault over tariff policy. The Iowa platform is praised as a basis for party unity, and the piece urges a balanced view of tariff revision aligned with past Republican practice.
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Philadelphia
Henderson
The
Press
Smith
Iowa
Must Meet Tariff Issue In Indianapolis
Indianapolis dispatch notes Henderson withdraws not from opposition to the State platform but from belief Republicans in his district favor free trade. He, as Speaker, is a key leader. his departure signals a significant shift. The tariff issue must be met with a reasonable, fair basis as voters demand honest competition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henderson
Congress
Washington
Town
Can Afford to Drop Him Editorials on Trusts Tariff
New York September 17 Herald urges treating Henderson’s declaration skeptically and says Republicans of Iowa can afford to drop him or any man opposing their intelligent liberal stance on regulating trusts and tariff modifications. The World notes an example.
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New York Herald
Iowa
New York
the Herald
Henderson
Unaccountable action sparks tariff clash in Iowa
George E. Roberts and editor of the Des Moines Register and Leader voiced criticism of the Speaker's move. They noted the party platform endorses protection and reciprocity against monopolies, and lament General Henderson's exaggerated rift with Iowa Republicans who back the platform.
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Washington
George E. Roberts
Mint
Des Moines Register and Leader
Des Moines
Cummins
Henderson
Iowa
Reynolds Sees Henderson Withdrawal Reducing Local Party Alarm
James B. Reynolds, secretary of the Republican State committee, says Henderson’s withdrawal likely leaves the party little cause for concern. He just returned from New York where he met Republican congressional officers who had heard no hint of the move. Reynolds notes possible personal rather than political motives and says the local impact may be limited, with Henderson potentially continuing if party unity forms support.
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James B. Reynolds
Republican State Committee
Henderson
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Reynolds
Congress
President silent on Henderson renomination
In Oyster Bay on September 17 the President declined to say what position he would take regarding Speaker Henderson's refusal to accept renomination to Congress.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Henderson
Congress
Four Possible Successors to Speaker Henderson
Washington September 17 The withdrawal of Speaker Henderson sparks national debate on the next House's Speakership Four names stand out Cannon Littlefield Sherman and Burton If the House stays Republican Cannon aspires to the speakership and would back anti tariff revision alongside older leaders
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Washington
Henderson
Iowa
Cannon
Illinois
Littlefeld
Maine
Sherman
New York
Burton
Onlo
Two Alarm Fire At Friend Street Block
A six story brick business block at 89 91 Friend street suffered a two alarm blaze discovered by Patrolman Driscoll from Station 1. Smoke and bright light were seen on the upper floors prompting an urgent alarm. Loss is estimated at 5000 dollars with fire under control by 2 30. The fire forced firemen to hose from the opposite roof due to narrow street. Tenants include Central Oil and Gas Stove Company Eliot Manufacturing Grover and Haskell E R and H E Tarbell Importers Branch and Boston Frame Moulding Company.
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Friend Street
Driscoll
Station 1
West End
Central Oil and Gas Stove Company
Eliot Manufacturing Company
Grover & Haskell Company
E. R. and
H. E. Tarbell
The
Importers’ Branch
Boston Frame Moulding Company
Governor Crane Thanks Binns for Rescue at Roosevelt Accident
Dan and Bernard Rinn brothers policemen in New York received a letter from Massachusetts Governor Crane thanking them for aiding President Roosevelt after the Pittsfield accident. They reached the carriage first, rescued the President and Cortelyou, with Daniel detaining the motorman and Bernard seeking medical help. Governor Crane praised their services and said he would bring the matter to Colonel Partridge for official cognizance.
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New York
Dan
Bernard Rinn
Crane
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Pittsfield
Maes
Rinn Brothers
Cortelyou
Daniel
Bernard
Partridge
Death of Dennis Regan in South Boston Fire
Mystery surrounds the death of Dennis Regan who was burned at his home at 165 Second Street South Boston shortly after 3 pm yesterday and died two hours later at City Hospital. He was alone and neighbors found him on the kitchen floor with clothes afire. His wife blamed herself for leaving him and said Regan had been despondent. he was a 47 year old laborer leaving a wife and three children.
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Dennis Regan
Second Street
Boston
City Hospital
Regan
Morgan Seizes Steamers in London Shipping Move
A news agency reports the Morgan Shipping Combine has taken over the Norfolk and North American Steam Shipping Company, owner of nine large steamers operating between England and the United States with connections to the Lehigh Valley and Reading railroads. The sale has stirred local shipping circles.
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London
Norfolk and North American Steam Shipping Company
England
United States
Lehigh Valley
Reading
Morgan Shipping Combine
Havana Dry Dock Breaks and Injures Worker
Havana September 17 reports that while raising the end of the floating dry dock formerly belonging to Spain the strain caused a midships break and a boiler exploded injuring a worker. The dock, now US property, extends along the bottom and sides and is believed irreparable after months of repairs.
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Havana
Spain
United States
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast for Boston Area
Partly cloudy conditions expected for Boston and vicinity Thursday and Friday with possible light showers. Temperature changes slight. winds become fresh and easterly as the outlook continues.
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Boston
Yvicinity
Temperature Yesterday At Thompson's Spa Shows Varied Readings
A thermometer at Thompson's Spa on Washington Street logged yesterday’s temperatures as a series of readings for multiple times and days. The notes record an average of 40.2 and a yearly average of 68.18, indicating fluctuating temperatures through the day.
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Thompson's Spa
Washington Street
Return of Sergeant Stone Triggers Boston Police Row
Reports say Sergeant Stone returns to duty while police commissioners refuse his resignation. Rumors say a broader dismissal may follow as several patrolmen faced penalties for absence without leave. Superior officers fear leniency would harm department discipline and Stone may face action despite alleged affiliations or illness theories.
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Sergeant Stone
Boston
Stone
Lord Rosebery Weighs Autumn Campaign Amid Insomnia
In London on September 17 the Yorkshire Observer says Lord Rosebery suffers a recurrence of insomnia that troubled him during his premiership. Friends fear the illness may prevent his planned autumn political campaign.
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London
Yorkshire Observer
Lord Rosebery
Williams Will Not Stump for Gaston but Will Support the Ticket
George Fred Williams will back Gaston and the state ticket but refrain from campaign stump speech. He voiced bitter reaction to late notification of ex mayor Quincy and Gaston’s firm stand. Williams says he will not campaign, yet will support the ticket and praised the convention speech amid the friction.
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Gaston
George Fred Williams
Post
Quincy
Charles 8
Hamlin
Dr. Cooke
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