Bryan rebukes Roosevelt over Haskell charge in bold telegram
William J. Bryan issues a strong telegram to President Roosevelt defending Governor Haskell of Oklahoma against accusations of ties to Standard Oil. Bryan demands proof, calls for an immediate investigation, and asserts Democratic credibility while criticizing Republican tactics and campaign finance practices.
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Haskell
Detroit
Mich
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Democratic National Committee
Standard Oil Company
Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Monnell
Ohio
Democratic Party
Denver
Committee of Resolutions
Morse's Fall Coats and Suits Offer Colorful Styles
At Morse's store a two coat plan promises protection for any temperature change with one topcoat at the office and one at home. Fall offerings include coats priced 8 to 25 dollars, with former prices noted, plus a wide range of suits in greens browns and grays.
Wait for Inspection at Boston’s Largest Clothing Store
A note signals a short delay before workmen finish and invites a formal inspection visit to Boston’s best equipped clothing store, promising a thorough showing of its facilities.
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Boston
Bryan Calls Roosevelt Down In Detroit Telegram
W J Bryan’s Detroit telegram to President Roosevelt accuses the Republicans of misrepresenting the Democratic party. He says the Democrats will fight honestly to defend their platform and seek fair treatment from Republican campaign organizers.
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Kern
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Republi
Bryan in Michigan addresses young voters in a Democratic push
In Detroit and Ann Arbor on September 2, William Jennings Bryan spoke to thousands, urging young voters to back the Democratic Party. He criticized the Republican administration for excess and urged Taft to withdraw criticisms of the platform plank on court actions, while reiterating he would not seek a second term if elected.
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Detroit
Mich
Bryan
Ponchartrain Hotel
Roosevelt
Ann Arbor
Cook House
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Frothingham Leads in Medford Caucus Votes
Medford caucus results by ward show Frothingham leading with two delegates in Wards 3 and 4 and one in Ward 7, while Cole secures delegates in Wards 1 2 5 and Lov ering gains in Wards 2 3 4 5. The Ward 6 tally remains unreported. The senatorial race pits Barker B Howard against ex Mayor Lewis H Lovering with varied ward delegations.
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Medford
la. m
Cole
Frothingham
Barker B. Howard
Lewis H. Lovering
Howard
Lovering
Frothingham Heads Everett Delegation With Eight Votes
Everett anchors eight delegates in the contest with Cole and Luce getting two and one unpledged likely to back Cole. Wilmot R. Evans Jr. defeats Charles L. Davenport of Malden to secure Everett’s twelve delegates.
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Everett
Louis A. Frothingham
Cole
Luce
Wilmot R. Evans, Jr
Charles L. Davenport
Malden
Frothingham Predicted Nominated on First Ballot
One of the state’s most conservative Republican leaders predicted last night that Frothingham would be nominated on the first ballot. His support is seen as backed by Senators Lodge and Crane, who arrived as unpledged delegates to the state convention.
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Frothingham
Mr. Frothingham
Lodge
Crane
Back Bay intrigue shapes lieutenant governor race and ward contests
The article notes Senator Crane resisting Frothingham’s nomination amid Walker- Draper alignments and reports on ward level defeats for Frothingham delegates. It also covers Feiker and Wheatley losing in congressional races while Draper remains unopposed for governor. All three candidates pledge to carry the fight to the State convention.
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Crane
Frothingham
Boston
Back Bay
Draper
William H. Feiker
Northampton
Gillett
Frank G. Wheatley
Abington
William S. Lovering
Taunton
Charles H. Innes
Jerome Pettiti
Cole
J. M. W. Myrick
White Wins in Brookline Frothingham Backers Rally
In Brookline, Norman H. H. White defeats Selectman John A. Curtin by 204 votes in the largest caucus here. Joseph Walker also wins a clear plurality. three candidates drew heavy backing and long canvassing. Final tally shows Walker 1529, White 1099, Curtin 895. Frothingham delegation besting Luce 986 to 209.
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Brookline
Norman HH. White
John A. Curtin
Joseph Walker
House of Representatives
White
Walker
Curtin
Louis A. Frothingham
Luce
Frothingham Committee Claims 850 Delegates
A late night release from the Frothingham committee asserts they have enough pledged delegates to win on the first ballot. It states Luce in second, Cole in third, and at least 850 delegates pledged with 100 more expected from unpledged factions. The statement thanks their opponents for fair treatment.
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Frothingham Committee
Luce
Cole
Frothingham
Fitzgerald vows mayoral bid despite primary results
Ex Mayor Fitzgerald says he will run for Boston mayor next year regardless of yesterday's primaries. He claims the outcome will not affect his candidacy and that he will be nominated and elected despite any political machine.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Unpledged Delegations Rule Boston Lieutenant Governorship Fight
Eighteen of Boston’s wards failed to pledge to Frothingham Cole or Luce as primary results leave unpledged delegations at the state convention. Frothingham wins three wards while Cole and Luce take others. notable battles unfold in Wards 7 9 12 16 18 20 21 23 24 with factional shifts and mayoral implications.
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Boston
Frothingham, Cole
Luce
Tuece
Cole
Frothingham
Richard C. Humphreys
Jay B. Crawford
Charles H. Innes
Charles Hartung
Alderman Anderson
James F. Morgan
Jerome Pettiti
Peter P. Porter
William #. Coblentz
John B. Gill
John B. Grant
John W. Johnson
Joseph Uhrig
Johns. Godfrey
Alfred Burnham
Charles A. Heintz
John H. C. Baker
Edward F. Tracey
Elbridge Torrey
Augustus Bacon
Albert J. Campbell
George P. Beckford
Brighton
George E. Brock
Swice
Granville A. Fuller
KelSher Defeats Conry and Smashes Machine
Conry risked the race by challenging the incumbent. Hobson’s naval move was cited as a heroic act. The piece notes ex Mayor Fitzgerald’s influence, detailing McGonagle and Garo’s wins over Grady and Santosuosso while Conry trails by 114 votes in Ward 6.
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Conry
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Ninth District
Fitzgerald
McGonagle
Garo
Grady
Santosuosso
Tragic Collision Kills Woman in East Providence Ride
Mrs. William D. Garvie of Fall River is killed instantly when an automobile carrying her party and a streetcar collides at Ingraham's Corner East Providence. Her husband, sister Mrs. Annie Borden, and two children are seriously injured as the touring car overtakes a streetcar on a macadam road.
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Providence
R. I
William D. Garvie
Fall River
Annie Borden
Ingrahams Corner
Garvie
Riverside
Hilbert Girl Dies by Own Action Near Chesterfield
The 19 year old Philadelphia girl Esther A Hilbert was found dead near her mother's Chesterfield summer home. Autopsy ruled death by self inflicted gunshot wound with a 22 caliber revolver in her hand. She had planned to enter Smith College after graduating Springfield High School.
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Chesterfield
Eather A. Hilbert
Philadelphia
William G. Kimball
Kimball
Smith & Wesson
John Burdett
Hilbert
Miss Hilbert
John C. Hilbert
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lanesdown
Penn
Springfield High School
Smith College
Esther
Star of Bengal Sinks With 110 Lost Off Coronation Island
A cable despatch confirms the Star of Bengal totaled loss near Coronation Island. Twenty seven survivors were saved and 110 people were drowned, including nine whites.
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Seattle
Wash
Army Signal Corps
Star of Bengal
Coronation Island
Fire on Thorndike Street Linked to Black Hand Plot
Investigation into the East Cambridge blaze reveals a deliberate incendiary act connected to the Black Hand order. A window on Eighth Street was forced, the gas pipe plug pulled, and gas flooded the cellar, suggesting careful planning and disregard for life.
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Thorndike Street
East Cambridge
Black Hand Order
Eighth Street
Gas Jet Ignites Threatened Fire At Cambridge Building
A gas jet was found lit upstairs in a Cambridge building where an incendiary planned an explosion to destroy occupants. A nearby resident told Chief Bunker a man entered about half an hour before discovery as gas filled hallways endangering ten families and nearly fifty sleeping children. The first floor housed a spaghetti factory owned by Tony Ricchieri. stock and machinery valued above 11 000 were destroyed but flames were confined to that floor. Firemen guided panicked residents to safety as the blaze grew.
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Bunker
Cambridge Fire Department
Antony Ricchieri
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