Possibilities for Lieutenant Governor Candidates
The Democratic State committee executive group has not chosen a Lieutenant Governor candidate. Colonel Drinkwater calls a Monday 1 o clock meeting where Godfrey Morse is a likely pick, with assurances supporting his selection. Ex Representative David I Walsh is also named as a probable choice. Morse’s Boston residence may invite objection. Walsh, from Clinton, is geographically well placed. Several other names are expected to be discussed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Drinkwater
Godfrey Morse
David I. Walsh
Walsh
Morse
Boston
Clinton
Radam Microbe Killer Claims Court-Backed Cure All
A patient urges investigation of Radam Microbe Killer claims that it cures blood and chronic diseases including catarrh consumption rheumatism and Brights disease. The firm asserts court witness testimony and thousands of testimonials support the product and invites written proof requests.
No Fight in Convention For Tariff Revision Plank
Reported shift in strategy shows Eugene N. Foss unlikely to push a tariff revision fight at the Republican convention. State committee hints a Home Market Club style plank will enter the platform with George A. Draper leading resolutions. Democrats dismiss it as bluff while Foss confines the tariff issue to the party apparatus for the election battle.
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Eugene N. Foss
Mr. Foss
State Committee
Home Market Club
George A. Draper
Resolutions
Foss
Discharges Trigger Political Turmoil in Local Wards
Superintendent Donovan ousted 129 workers, hitting Ward 19 hardest with 81 losses and fueling Democratic tensions in the 11th district. The mass discharge, blamed on civil service status, threatens party prospects and spurs investigation over appointments under Mayors Hart and Quincy.
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Donovan
Street Department
11Th
Civil Service Commission
North End
Hart
Quincy
Democratic
Quincey
Father of Eleven Children Applies For Editorial Post
The managing editor asks for a versatile applicant to run the paper's “Query Box” and answer all kinds of questions. The candidate answers with cautious confidence, saying he is capable, and adds he is the father of eleven children.
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Hox
Cyclone Devastates Sicily Kills About 400, Reports Say
Syracuse reports a violent 24 hour storm along Sicily's eastern coast. The 124 mile path destroyed rail lines and flooded Catania while Modica plead for relief as 400 feared dead. Bridges, roads and homes were ruined with millions in damage. Caprera wrecked off Catania as Etna and Stromboli show activity.
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Syracuse
Sicily
Catania
Palermo
Villa
Bellini
Modica
Fracassa
Caprera
Mt. Etna
Stromboli
Doings of the Late One-Eyed Connolly in Boston and Chicago
This obituary style sketch recounts the famed boxing fan One-Eyed Connolly known across the U S from Boston to Chicago. It narrates his gatecrashing exploits at Lenox Club New York and various escapades with promoters doorkeepers and a notorious ticket scam, ending with a courtroom quip after a wine party brawl.
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Connolly
Boston
Albows
Dan Stuart
Lenox Athletic Club
New York
Mr. Connolly
Tom O'Rourke
Thomas
O'Rourke
Pargon Davies
Chicago
Davies
Parson
Honest John" Kelly
Sixth Avenue
Thirtyfirst Street
New
First fatality at ship works at Fore River
Quincy Sept 26 John Robin an Italian laborer was struck on the head by a casting while working on the battleship Rhode Island at Fore River Ship and Engine Works. He died this evening at City Hospital leaving a widow and one child.
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Quincy
Rhode Island
Fore River
John Robin
Recount Planned for 11th District Vote Across Wards
The 11th district election faces a full recount initiated by Foss and countered by Adams in several wards including 22, 23 and 2½. Adams notes margins in wards 12 and 19 are tight and recounts may overturn wards 10 18 and 21. Recounts begin Monday at Farreuil Hall with additional requests for senatorial and representative wards and state committee positions.
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Foss
Adams
Farreuil Hall
Cured by Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder, Mrs Benz Claims Relief
Mrs. Benz of 418 E 8th Street New York after years of catarrh relief by Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. She reports two bottles yielded an absolute cure swiftly. A single puff through the blower clears the head and stops headache.
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Benz
E. 8Th Street
New York
Dr. Agnew
Two Wont In Auto Collision In Watertown
In Watertown on Main street a steam carriage driven by Stephen Sullivan of Waltham collided with a wagon carrying Felix Bellevue and Miss Abbie O Neill of Waltham. Miss O Neill suffers a fractured collarbone and possible internal injuries while Bellevue is bruised. The auto is wrecked. Sullivan unhurt. Bellevue allegedly on the wrong side. witnesses say speed was not high and collision was partly unavoidable.
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Watertown
Stephen Sullivan
Waltham
Felix Bellevue
Abbie O'Neill
Main Street
Sullivan
Labor unions and funeral rites dominate Carroll Hall meeting
The L G Burnham Mutual Relief Association met at Carroll Hall and voted to attend Mr Burnhams funeral, drape the charter for 60 days, and pass eulogistic resolutions. Painters and Decorators plan a mass meeting at Fancuil Hall at 2 PM tomorrow with 1500 members expected. Cooks Local 828 held a well attended smoke talk at Boylston Place. Bricklayers No 3 donated 100 to the Emergency Hospital. Italian laborers in the North End formed a union seeking a charter from Building Laborers International Protective Organization. Cigarmakers Union 97 voted to send 8750 to striking miners plus 750 more in two weeks, totaling 2000 with prior contributions.
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L. G. Burnham Mutual Relief Association
Carroll Hall
Harrison Avenue
Burnham
Fancuil Hall
Cooks' Union
Boylston Place
Bricklayers No. 3
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Quick Laundry Benefits
An advertise and testimonial style note touts Fels-Naptha Soap claiming faster laundry results with clothes line drying as one merit among many. The piece asks readers if the soap is worth trying, highlighting its claimed efficiency.
Soldiers Riot in Halifax as Regiment Disbands
Halifax N S Sept 26 Serious trouble feared over the disbanding of the Canadian regiment on garrison duty. About 100 soldiers gathered on business streets, insulting police and the public, making arrests, and resisting. Imperial forces deployed 100 Royal Engineers with bayonets to City Hall while Royal Artillery pickets patrolled, and most Canadians were sent to barracks. Discharges for privates are expected tomorrow, raising further likely trouble.
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Halifax
Canadian Regiment
Imperial Forces
Royal Engineers
Royal Artillery
Robert Drummond Dead in Amesbury
Amesbury Sept 26 Robert Drummond aged 67 died this morning after arriving from Rocky Hill and visiting his son’s family. He complained of ill health and expired before aid arrived. A native of Dalkeith Scotland he came to America about 82 years ago. Survived by wife and six children James and Helen Drummond and Mrs John J Allen of Amesbury William and Robert Drummond of Omaha and Hamilton Drummond of Brooklyn.
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Amesbury
Robert Drummond
Rocky Hill
Mr. Drummond
Dalkeith
Scot
Drummond
James
Helen Drummond
John J. Allen
William and
Omaha
Hamilton Drummond
Brooklyn
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