Williams and Paine split over negro question in 1900s race politics
George Fred Williams declines to pledge support for Roosevelt over the negro issue, explaining the South treats race as a local matter. He notes Paine bolted over similar concerns and questions Parker’s handling of black leaders like Booker Washington in a hypothetical White House reception.
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George Fred Williams
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Mr. Paine
South
Paine
Vardaman
Tillman
Brown
Maryland
White House
Booker Washington
Mr. Parker
Washington
Women workers back Douglas for governor in Brockton
In Brockton on September 19, several women employed at Douglas shoe shops express enthusiastic support for their employer and candidate for Massachusetts governor. They praise his fairness, wages, and potential as a governor who would aid workers and families.
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Brockton
Douglas Shoe
Douglas Says He Appreciates Honor
The Hon. William L. Douglas told a Post reporter there is nothing to say but he appreciates the great honor conferred by citizens of all parties. He added he expects to keep pledges of good government and common sense during the upcoming campaign.
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Clara Tucker
Douglas
William L. Douglas
Post
Brockton Voters Praise Hon. William L. Douglas
Intense local pride surrounds the Hon. William L. Douglas as Brockton residents share stories of his generosity. Patrolman Davis recalls a $40 gift to the poor for Thanksgiving. others note his public spirit funding a street improvement and his kindness to workers and families. The gardener and engineer attest to his consistent character and support for the city's needs. The pastor cites charitable gifts and care for ill employees.
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Patrick Leonard
Douglas
Clark’s Block
Post
Brockton
Elliott Street
Douglas backs Collins for state convention presiding officer
The Boston report notes Democratic candidate William L. Douglas favors Mayor Collins as presiding officer of the State convention. Douglas discusses campaign plans with McNary and Flaherty, seeks unity among leaders, and foresees a vigorous Massachusetts fight with Governor Bates.
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Douglas Favors
Collins
William L. Douglas
McNary
John J. Flaherty
Douglas
Charles 8. Hamlin
Hamlin
Gaston
Brockton
Boston
Massachusetts
Bates
Lodge Assured of Re election in Massachusetts Senate
Senator Lodge appears certain to win re election to the United States Senate as Massachusetts legislators from every district favor him. Democrats plan to back a leading figure like Richard Olney for other seats while Governor Bates seeks another term as governor. Senator Lodge visited town yesterday and spent time at the Republican headquarters amid supportive crowds.
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Lodge
Douglas
Bates
Brockton
Crane
United States
Senate
Massachusetts
House
Richard Olney
St Patrick's Society Plans Parade in Roxbury
A large crowd at the St Patrick's Catholic Total Abstinence and Literary Society meeting at 481 Dudley Street Roxbury outlined arrangements for the October 8 parade. President J Crowley led the session with entertainment by local residents and announced the subscription contest winners Charles Fowler K J Denney and William Grady. A silk banner was presented to the society by Patrick H Gallagher.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Total Abstinence and Literary Society
Dudley Street
Roxbury
J. Crowley
Thomas F. Phelan
John M. Devine
William J. Butler
Agnes Smith
Annie J. Cunniff
Josephine P. Strain
Crowley
Manila to be reconstructed with modern capital plan
Washington reports the government will rebuild Manila with new administrative buildings and a harmonized city core. A summer capital is planned in the mountains 100 miles north of Manila, akin to Simla in India.
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Washington
Manila
Simla
India
Mountains
O Connell Hits McNary in South Boston Speech
Joseph F. O Connell, Democratic candidate, speaks at Spellman Hall about McNary s record in Congress. He accuses McNary of backing a New York New Haven Hartford plan to seize 1 000 000 square feet of South Bay land and close the bay, threatening jobs and local industries. He questions why McNary has not opened the Cove street bridge and says the South Bay grab shows McNary lacks qualification to represent the district.
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Joseph F. O'Connell
McNary
Spellman Hall
Boston
Congress
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Bay
Albany
Southampton
Cove Street Bridge
Block Mayors of Melrose Denied Confirmation
Melrose Sept 19 Aldermen refused confirmation of the full list of 84 elective officers nominated by Mayor Buttrick. The roster included radical changes, notably in one ward with three former officials omitted. The committee backed confirmation but several members opposed block legislation.
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Melrose
Buttrick
Postum coffee misbeliefs debunked by Camden grocer
A Camden New Jersey grocer urges patience in making Postum. He notes coffee drinkers avoid bloating and stomach issues after switching to Postum, and he explains proper preparation requires 15 to 20 minutes of boiling after boiling begins to achieve a fine, delicious product. He warns lazy customers and promotes the Road to Wellville booklet.
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Camden
N. J
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Prominent English Masons Attend Banquet in Boston
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Scotland hosted a banquet at Hotel Somerset with six English nobles at the head table including the Earl of Euston. Congressman James D. Richardson presided as provincial grand master of the United States. About 75 attendees, with Royal Order of Scotland degrees conferred in Ionic Hall. Notable attendees included Angus W. Hooper and General Curtis Guild Jr. The guest list for the degrees featured many prominent names from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities.
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Grand Lodge OF
Scotland
Somerset
Grand Lodge
United States
Royal Order of Scotland
Earl of Euston
Henry James
Charles Fitzgerald Matier
Abraham Woodiwiss
Thomas Phipps Dorham
Alfred James Thomas
Thomas Fraser
Masonic Order
James D. Richardson
Supreme Council of
Scottish Rite
Angus W. Hooper
C. Fitzgerald Matier
Curtis Guild, Jr
George Fleming Moore
Hugh McCurdy
Ionic Hall
Masonic Temple
Horace A. Irvin
Dayton
Charles Widgery T. Goding
Portland
Joseph P. Stevens
Henry Dipperly Dimond
Springfield
Lewis P. Schaus
Newark
Cleveland
James W. Parker
Chicago
Leroy A. Goddard
John Johnston
Boston
John Lilly
Lambertville
N. J
Charles L. Hubbard
Norwich
Conn
Henry O. Canfield
Bridgeport
Worcester Salt Special to New England Sets World Record Shipment
The Worcester Salt Special leaves World's Biggest Train hub in Silver Springs New York carrying 18 carloads of Worcester Salt totaling 7 320 000 pounds net and 13 542 000 pounds with cars. It will reach Troy New York September 21 at 7 30 p m and depart Williamstown Mass September 22 at 12 29 p m.
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Silver Springs
N. Y
New England
United States
Worcester
Boston & Maine
Troy
Williamstown
Mass
Ward 2 Democrats Rally Supports Taylor Douglass
A rally of 1000 Democratic voters gathered in Webster Hall Ward 2 to back the national ticket and candidates William Taylor for Senator and John J. Douglass for representative. Speakers included Councilman Joseph F. Carter Francis McLaughlin and ex Representatives James Collins and John J. Douglass. A reception followed the event with William J. Murphy presiding.
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Webster Hall
William Taylor
John J. Douglass
Joseph F. Carter
Francis McLaughlin
James Collins
Douglass
William J. Murphy
Phelan Denounces Quinn on Potter Subway Tavern
Thomas F. Phelan of Roxbury rebukes Representative John Quinn Jr. over his stance on Bishop Potter's Subway Tavern in New York. Phelan, a temperance advocate, supports the Hibernian Total Abstinence Association and cites Catholic bishops at Baltimore urging Catholics to leave liquor business. He contrasts Quinn with Mayor Augustine J. Daly and calls for action that uplifts the poor without saloons.
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Thomas F. Phelan
Roxbury
John Quinn, Jr
Bishop Potter
New York
Mr. Phelan
Hibernian Total Abstinence Association
Mr. Quinn
John
Hell Hole
Hibernian Total
Boston
Quinn
Commonwealth
Augustine J. Daly
Cambridge
Division 52 A. O. H. Elects Officers At Roxbury Meeting
The annual meeting of Division 52 A. O. H. was held at Kossuth Hall Roxbury. Officers elected for the coming year include President Thomas F. Clark Vice President Eugene S Cronin Financial Secretary Lawrence Keohane Recording Secretary James Meehan and Treasurer Thomas Cummings.
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Division 52
Kossuth Hall
Roxbury
Thomas F. Clark
Eugene S. Cronin
Lawrence Keohane
James Meehan
Thomas Cummings
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A. F. Atwood
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Sam Holt
Jellison
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S J
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WIX & McConnell
Stuyfaton St
Uuigu Faligits
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Circuit
D. E. York
ST. Patrick’s T. A. and
L. Society
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Mnary
Railroad
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Kasto
Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Dunham Manufacturing CO
Dunham
Sie Ad
Thomas, SA
R.ed Crand
North Adams
Shelburne Falls
Greenfield
Orange
Athol
Gardner Oe
Fitchburg
Waltham
Lynn
Alem Oe
Ipswich
Enburyport
Portsmouth
Biddeford
Com. St
Phelan
John Quinn
Bay State
Franklin
Barstow Stove CO
Providence, R. I
Portland St
National Dental Parlors
Winter Street Cor
Music Hall Place
Vorenberg’s
Davis Optical Company Opticians
Park Sq., Cor
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Marvel
Marvel Vibrator CO
Tremont Street
South America
Bremner Extract CO
School St
State St
Doyle & Co
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