Forbes Attends Harvard Practice as Football Team Expands
Vice Governor Forbes of the Philippines observed Harvard football on Soldiers Field as the Crimson expanded its coaching staff and prepared for Yale with mixed varsity and second-team drills. Captain Burr led signals while Dan Hurley guided backs and McKay worked on blocking and punting fundamentals.
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Philippines
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Crimson
Forbes
Soldiers Field
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Burr
Dan Hurley
Arl Cate
Daly
McKay
Cutler
Gilbert
Bob Guild
Harry Kersburg
Boston Store Opens Fourth Floor With Free Footballs
About 2000 boys visited the Boston Department Store to claim a free football as the fourth floor and basement opened for trade. More than a thousand footballs were given away before noon and the rest of the day drew heavy crowds as staff toured the expanded 4000 square feet of selling space. The basement now houses the men and boys shoe and furnishing departments, boys clothing, music, and tea and coffee, while the fourth floor displays lace curtains art goods upholstery rugs trunks bags beds and bedding. Last autumn excursion tickets via Plant Line promoted trips to Nova Scotia with limited time offers ending September 30. Halifax bound departures include S S Halifax from Commercial Wharf Tuesdays and W Perry from Halifax Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Boston
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Charlottetown
Tourist cars to Pacific Coast and Western Points
Travel notice for Boston Worcester Springfield to California and Northern Pacific points from Aug 31 to Oct 30 1908. Personally conducted tourist cars with comfortable service at a nominal cost every Monday Wednesday and Friday. For details apply to B H Boynton N E P A Grand Trunk Railway System 360 Washington street Boston Muse.
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Northern Pacific
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Washington Street
Muse
Wilder after Tirrell in 4th Congressional fight
William H. Wilder Republican candidate in the fourth district canvasses for the nomination against Congressman Tirrell. Wilder, head of Central Oil & Gas Stove Company, and a 35 year veteran, argues Tirrell has not served the district and cites his eight years in Congress with $40,000 in salary as proof. Wilder urges voters to choose a businessman in Congress.
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Roosevelt
Fourth District
Winchendon
Natick
Congress
Tirrell
The Billy Collar Debuts From Fashion Makers
The new collar called the Billy honors Billy Taft and Billy Bryan. Makers say it is a fall style with space to tie a tie, a close fit in front and full reversible wear for 100 percent longer use since both sides are right sides.
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Billy
Billy Taft
Billy Bryan
Camp Joins Yale Coaches for Freshman Training
Yale athletic director Walter Camp Brink Thorne captain in 96 and Ray Townsend halfback in 98 joined graduate coaches to organize three practice sessions for backs and two hours of general drills. The group discussed new formations in an evening lecture with Brides joining later after scholarship issues. Kilpatrick and Wheaton were tested at multiple positions while Allan Corey moved to quarterback on the second team. No scrimmage is planned before Wednesday.
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Walter Camp
Brink Thorne
Ray Townsend
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Kilpatrick
Wheaton
Allan Corey
The
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Stevens College
Many Battles on in Today's Primaries Across Wards
The piece surveys a crowded primary scene with fierce contests in Ward 10 Frothingham and the Kelcher-Conry fight shaping Boston politics. It highlights Ward 6 and Ward 17 battles, Speaker hopes, and a broad Republican showing across numerous wards.
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James H. Doyle
Tom’ Curley
Jim’’ Curley
Tom” Grady
Santosuosso
Fitzgerald
Kelcher
Luce
Boston
Sip the West End character dies at Danvers
Dennis Crimmins known as Sip dies Sunday in Danvers at age 45. He was a beloved figure in the West End where children roamed with him, calling Sip as he playfully chased them. His death ends a longtime source of joy and laughter for his many friends and neighbors.
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West End
Sip
Danvers
Dennis Crimmins
Dennis’ Crimmins
Wilbur Wright Beats Brother's Record in Flight
At 6 15 after starting rail was adjusted to face the breeze Wright sped off amid cheers. Red flags marked distance as the aviator sailed majestically over the field in a calm breeze.
Sheinwald Shoe Sale For The Whole Family
Boston sales event at the Sheinwald Shoe Company 40 to 42 Summer Street offers men women and children bargains from Luddy Courier George Snow and Crockett shoes. Up to date footwear in stock sold at reduced prices.
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Sheinwald Shoe Company
Summer Street
Sheimwald
Luddy & Currier Company
George Snow
Crockett Shoe
SPECIAL LOW RATES WEST VIA RAILWAYS AND ROUTES
Travel deals to California and North Pacific points at 54.45 with sale through Oct 30 1908. Pullman tours Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 2.75 double berth. Denver fares 56.95 for various groups with Sept sale dates and Oct return limits. For details contact H. E. Boynton at 360 Washington Street Boston.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention
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Washington Street
Missing East Boston man Gilbert Forest sought by relatives
Relatives and friends of Gilbert Forest of 195 Paris Street East Boston seek information on his whereabouts. He has been missing since August 29 and there has been no word or sighting since.
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Gilbert Forest
Paris Street
Boston
Novelties in Season Styles Steal Fashion Scene
In autumn tones and old time portrait silhouettes, Meyer Jonasson showcases empire lines long sleeves and clingy fits in gowns, tailored suits, waists and coats. Fabrics include messaline satin voile and duchess with heavy lace trim and vivid colors. fur coats and sable accents highlight the season.
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Duchess
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Taft Election Backed by Written Appeal
President sends a written appeal urging Taft for President and Foraker for Senate. The letter notes pressure to endorse a Taft-Foraker deal, Taft’s refusal for principled reasons, and contrasts With Governor Haskell. It argues reform goals require Taft’s election and cites moneyed interests opposing Taft and the administration.
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Taft
Taft Roosevelt letter on compromise and 1908 presidential race
Theodore Roosevelt denounces compromise with Senator Foraker and endorses William Howard Taft for president. He argues the party should stand on core administration policies, not factional deals, and urges citizens to support Taft for the nation’s top office. The letter, dated September 21, 1908 from Sagamore Hill, Foreword endorses Taft’s record and moral leadership.
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Foraker
Mr. Foraker
Senate
Congress
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Woose
Ohio
Republican Party
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Bryan Cuts Bryan Cuts Loose in Buffalo Rally
William J. Bryan spoke in Buffalo New York after a long campaign day saying the Republican candidate has an extra endorsement and noting he faces two Republicans. He arrived at 7:30 p m and addressed a large audience at Humboldt Park after a brief hotel delay.
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William J. Bryan
Humboldt Park
Bryan Attacks President and Republicans Across New York Campaign
Mr. Bryan greeted by William J. Conners and a large Democratic escort in Tonawanda as he blasted President Roosevelt and Taft. He attacked anti trust enforcement, denounced Platt and Depew, accused Republicans of ceding finance to Wall Street, and assailed the Standard Oil Company amid a day of aggressive speeches in Brockport Holy Albion Medina Lockport Niagara Falls and Tonawanda.
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Tonawanda
William J. Conners
Democratic State Committee
Brockport
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Platt
Depew
Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
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