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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

5

Where Is John Quinns Home in Ward Dispute

The Election Board spent hours weighing evidence over whether Representative John Quinn Jr. resides in Ward 7 or Ward 20. Quinn testified about addresses at Wendell Street Brighams Hotel 26 Hudson Street and 88 Esmond Street while witnesses placed him at Dorchester and Hudson Street residences. The board adjourned to Chief Justice Brown for a ruling.

John Quinn, Jr John Brown Quinn Jennings Wendell Street Sutton Brigham’s Hotel Hudson Street Miss Myers Democratic City Committee Esmond Street Dorchester New Dorchester Houdson Street Ward 7 Boston Mass Thomas G. White Mr. Quinn White Mulhall Horgan Quin Young Men's Democratic Club Senator Fitzgerald William J. Mulhall Harrison Avenue Mary T. Myers Ward Stephen P. Walsh W. T. A. Fitzgerald Mr. Murray Catherine McPhilomy Catherine Mary Jane Kane Martin Ryan Cornelius Sullivan Michael F. Sullivan William L. Donohue

Clarke challenges Hanna to joint Senate debate in Norwalk

Democratic candidate John P. Clarke challenged Senator Hanna to a joint debate in Norwalk on the campaign issues, delivering the challenge in a speech tonight.

Norwalk John P. Clarke United States Hanna

Clock Gifted to McGahan and O'Meara at Washington Street

Edward C Fitz gerald announced important business at their Washington street business opposite the New Globe Theatre last night. Upon return a marble clock was affixed to the wall as a gift from friends. John J O'Brien and Harry Goldsmith spoke in presentation.

James F. McGahan James H. O'Meara Edward C. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Washington Street New Globe Theatre John J. O’brien Harry Goldsmith

President Roosevelt Attends Seawanhaka Dinner

President Roosevelt was guest of honor at the Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club annual dinner in Oyster Bay on September 18. The event was modest as he refused a grand banquet with external guests. Lipton could not attend due to illness and other duties. Secret service guarded the President with club precautions.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Thomas Lipton Army Navy West Secret Service

Miles Off to Oil Fields From War Hero to Energy Pioneer

Lt Gen Nelson A Miles moves into Texas oil with nearly 3000 acres near tidewater. He travels from Chicago with ex Governor Hogg and Boston inventor Bruck to assess value and possible solidified oil fuel. If successful he plans to sell fuel by storing oil in buried trenches to avoid Standard Oil storage costs.

Nelson A. Miles Boston Texas Tidewater General Miles Hogg Chicago St. Louis Vg. N. Bruck Bruck Solidified Oil Company Standard Oil Company

Diamond Brooch Scandal Involves Nannie Langhorne Shaw

Richmond report notes Mrs. Nannie Langhorne Shaw refuses to pay heavy duty on a diamond brooch claimed as a gift from Grand Duke Michael of Russia. The divorced Boston man’s wife, famed for European triumphs, has returned to Virginia visiting Hamilton and Newport before heading to Albemarle. The tale fuels society intrigue about the Czar’s uncle and Shaw’s allure.

Richmond Nannie Langhorne Shaw Robert G. Shaw Boston Michael Russia Shaw Europe Charles Dana Gibson Reginald Brooks

Curious News Batch From The Times Headlines

A wide miscellany of odd incidents and local curiosities spans across states. German innkeeper wagers a wine barrel challenge from Swiss border to Rome. various misfortunes include a bedbug case, a drowning find, a boat tragedy, and a gallery of unusual lawsuits and social mishaps.

Fritz Adolphy Arizona Rome Lambert Alpaugh Trenton N. J Common Pleas Court Greenwich Conn Bite Bessie Smythe Castine Bath Paris Corkleg William H. Keyes Corning N. Y East River George B. Smith Oakland Cal William Marsden Albert Ecklund Wyoming Lucien P. Wagner Rochester H. W. Haynie Seattle Gamecock William Hopkins Elwood Ind Memphis Red Lodge Mont Trinity Asbury Park John Fritz Montclair Philip Burt Tyson, Vt Mary Munday Wellston East Orange William Sheperd Trinidad Mahlon Rapp Sioux Falls Omaha John McRea S. M. Brechbill Stevens County Wash Son James Williams Belle Vernon Penn F. P. Reynolds St. Joseph Frederick M. Alger Detroit Brooklyn Bridge New York Josephine Hill New Brunswick Walter Wynne Derby John Keenan Dover Kansas State Barber Board Henry Michael Samuel Seebed Florence Hoffman Vineland Andrew Murray Stamford

Suspense at Tremont Temple Over Pastor Decision

Tremont Temple members await word on whether Rev. Dr. Williamson from St. Louis will accept as pastor. Prayers seek guidance in choosing a leader to unite the church and restore its former strength, with a Sunday communication anticipated to relieve the suspense.

Williamson Tremont Temple St. Louis Lorimer

Reception to Boston University Freshmen

The Christian Association of Boston University held a reception for the freshman class in the Liberal Arts School chapel. A ticket system ranked seniors to freshmen by color, and a point prize went to Miss Hallet with 223. Deans and Y M C A and Y W C A leaders spoke while the evening featured games and songs.

Christian Association of Boston University Liberal Arts Somerset Street Ethel Flewellyn Edith Benner Adelita Shaw Zenas Staples Earl Baker Ernest Chase Mildred Smith Beth Brainard Hallet Dean Huntingdon Jennie Allen M. G. Robinson

McIsaac Campaign Rally Defends Senate Bid in South Boston

Daniel V. McIsaac, Democratic Senate hopeful from South Boston, faced attacks from opponent E. L. Logan at Gray's Hall. McIsaac defended his record on gas rates, transportation bills, and support for Spanish War veterans, while asserting Ward 15’s rightful claim to a Senate seat.

Daniel V. MelIsaac Senate Boston E. L. Logan Gray's Hall Mr. McIsaac M. J. Reidy Joseph B. F. Whall Joseph F. O'Connell Dorchester McIisaac Reuben Rush McIsaac Congressman McNary Logan Ward 14 Joseph J. Norton Norton Daniel J. Barry Mgr. Logan McNary Ward 15 MedIsaac

Peruna Endorsements From Noted American Figures

Prominent Americans including Almont Barnes Fred S Goodrich H Henry Powers and Lucien Young endorse Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a tonic for colds and debility. The ad asserts widespread congressional and gubernatorial testimonials and warns against imitations while urging readers to verify genuine bottles with Dr Hartman.

Peruna Almont Barnes U. S Venezuela S. A Bureau of Statistics of State Department Bureau of Statistics In Agricultural Department Washington, D. C Fred Goodrich Congress Florida Shawnee Okla Fred S. Goodrich H. Henry Powers Vermont Morrisville Lucien Young Santiago

McIsaac touted as Ward 15 Senate candidate

The passage hails Mr. McIsaac as an honest, intelligent and capable Senator who will represent South Boston. It accuses Mr. Reidy and Mr. Logan of improper tactics and inverted know nothingism, while stressing fair representation for Ward 15.

Reidy Logan McIisaac

Raymond Denies Senate Candidacy Amid Cambridge Political Rumors

Mr. George J. Raymond states he is not in politics despite compliments and reports of his potential Senate candidacy. He notes political machine influence in Cambridge and warns caucus packing could affect representation at the State House next year.

George J. Raymond Senate State House Cambridge

Rally for D. D. Leahy at the Tammany Club

The Tammany Club Ward 18 hosted a rally for David D. Leahy vying for Senate. Speakers praised Leahy’s record, condemned opponent Larkin as a carpetbagger, and urged strong Democratic unity in Ward 18.

D. D. Leahy Tammany Club

Hannan Campaign Drives Ward 24 Re Election Bid

Representative W. E. Hannan conducts a vigorous Ward 24 campaign aiming for re election and a likely return to the House. He served as clerk of the committee on cities last year.

W. E. Hannan Committee On Cities

Dorchester Leader Hannan Fostered Local Reform and Street Work

The Dorchester figure secured land for the street cleaning department and backed labor measures while prioritizing people over corporations. Born in Dorchester, he served three terms on the Common Council before joining the House.

Dorchester Mr. Hannan Common Council

Tammany Ward 2 Club Indorses Fitzgerald for State Senator

The Tammany Club of Ward 2 elected officers including President Thomas J. Giblin and recording secretary John J. Fitzgerald. The organization voted to indorse Henry S. Fitzgerald for State Senator, with an executive committee consisting of Edward Barron, William Murphy, William Dorgan, and Michael Whasus Darry.

Tammany Club Ward 2 Thomas J. Giblin Edward J. Doherty George Watts William J. Dunn John J. Fitzgerald Edw. Barron William J. Murphy William Dorgan Michael Wh Asus Darry Indorse Henry Fitzgerald

J J Leonard Stands By His Convictions

Democratic candidate Joseph J. Leonard for Ward 23 Representative affirms his views on the extension of the L structure to Forest Hills after receiving a letter from Jean P. Nickerson secretary of a Roslindale citizens mass meeting requesting his position.

J. J. Leonard Joseph J. Leonard Ward Jean P. Nickerson Roslindale Forest Hills

Citizen's Stand Against Political Use of Question

In a letter Leonard rejects turning the issue into politics. He says he declines to be part of a crime and prioritizes honest convictions over pursuing an election to the General Court. He resents attempts to inflict political chastisement for his expressed opinion.

Leonard

Registration in Revere Adds 22 Men and 4 Women to Voter List

The Revere Board of Registrars held their first meeting of the year in Town Hall and added 22 men and four women to the voting list. Officials note apathy and little interest in the State election.

Revere

Rally planned to support ex Representative Foley Ward 16

A Crescent Club social group of Roxbury announces a rally at St Andrews Square Hall South Boston Monday evening in support of ex Representative Richard H Foley seeking renomination from Ward 16. Foley sits on labor and other committees and faces multiple opponents including Gavin Collins Lyons and Kelly. Speakers include Gallagher Harrington Jackson Hurley Sheehan and others. Noonan to preside.

Richard H. Foley Ward 16 Crescent Clule Roxbury St. Andrews Square Hall Boston Foley Arthur J. Gavin Michael J. Collins William J. Lyons James Kelly Eagles Heptasophs Daniel W. Gallagher East Boston Francis F. Harrington Jackson Fall River Edward McDonald John Hurley Daniel Sheehan John Noonan

McGrady Campaign Rallies Held in Ward 13

Three rallies supported Edward F. McGrady for Representative. They gathered at Haven Associates Bowen Athletic Club and Ward 13 Democratic Club with speeches by McDonald Curry James Grady Michael Daley and Edward F. McGrady.

Ward 13 Edward F. McGrady The Haven Associates Bowen Athletic Club Democratic Club McDonald Curry James Grady Michael Daley

Fitzgerald Support Endorsed by Ward 6 Italian Club

At a Ward 6 Italian Democratic Club meeting held at 294 Hanover Street last evening, members voted to back Henry S. Fitzgerald for the Senate. Marciano Santosuosso presided with speakers James J. Caporale Dr. Joseph Santosuosso Henry P. Moltedo and Ralph Ferri presenting remarks.

Ward 6 Italian Democratic Club Hanover Street Henrys. Fitzgerald Senate Marciano Santosuosso James J. Caporale Joseph Santosuosso Henry P. Moltedo Ralph Ferri

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Quinn M’gahan O’meara Metcalf T. Metcalf Co Court Street Seawanhaka Expert Grand Duke Boston University M’isaac Sampson Oklahoma Reruna D. A. Nunn Tennessee Ray Hartman Melrose Malden Everett New Jersey Massachusetts Mr. Leahy Joseph P. Walsh Michael A. Sullivan W. F. A. Bailey Whittier Street Consin Daniel V. M’isaac South Raymond Ward 18 David D. Leahy George B. Whittaker James P. Timilty Larkin Henry Lehan Leahy H. Joseph Quinn Central Labor Union Doyle Corn Products CO Hannan William E. Hannan Indorse Fitzgerald M’grady
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