Political Upset in Yesterday’s Caucuses and Races
Eben S. Draper wins Lieutenant-Governor on a Stand Pat platform over Judge Fred S. Hall reciprocal leader. Thomas F. Curley of the Tammany Club loses Legislature to Theodore A. Glynn. Democratic city machine and Gaston-Shaw combine defeated in several contests. Dana Malone leads in Republican State Attorney General race.
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Eben S. Draper
Fred S. Hall
Thomas F. Curley
Tammany Club
Theodore A. Glynn
Boston
Dana Malone
Police Break In Winthrop Suitcase Mystery
Police say they know the owner of the suitcase where the Winthrop victim’s body was found. A second small suitcase was seen with the man who allegedly carried both bags toward East Boston. Detectives report hair and cloth fragments linking the suspect to the scene.
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Cottage Park
Memorial Collins Fund Undergoes Early Securing Effort
A committee reported an auspicious start toward a $25,000 memorial for the late Mayor Patrick A. Collins. Lee Higginson & Co at 44 State Street were chosen as depository for all donations and citizens are urged to forward contributions. Friends of Mayor Collins met yesterday at Richard Olney's call.
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Patrick * A.* Collins
Lee, Higginson &Co
State’ Street
Collins
Richard Olney
James. J
Morgan demands Perkins resignation from New York Life
J Pierpont Morgan reportedly peremptorily demanded George W Perkins resign his vice presidency and financial management role at New York Life or quit J P Morgan & Co. Perkins plans to withdraw from New York Life amid publicity from hearings. McCall and Perkins hold talks while Dryden campaigns for federal life insurance supervision nationwide.
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New York
Wall, Street
J. Pierpont’ Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Co
George W. Perkins
New York Life
Financial District
Morgan
New York Life Transactions
Mr. Perkins
John A. McCall
Armstrong Committee
United States
John F. Dryden
New Jersey
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Newark
Meeting opens with temporary chairs and forming a permanent committee
James J. Storrow presides with Richard Olney as temporary chairman and Michael P. Curran as temporary secretary. A three member committee selects permanent officers led by Jerome Jones as chairman and Michael Curran as secretary with an executive committee including Lucius Tuttle, James J. Storrow, Thomas B. Fitzpatrick and others. The gathering includes clergy member William Byrne as vicar-general.
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Thomas J. Gargan
Curtis Guild, Jr
Charles B. Stratton
Guild
Jerome Jones
Michael P. Curran
Lucius Tuttle
James J. Storrow
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Robert M. Burnett
John
Boston Nationals Fall Behind in Doubleheader Losses
Cincinnati Young defeats Boston in a 13 to 1 rout as Cy Young remains unsold. Herman Long offered Boston Nationals’ managership while other sports items note Vanderbilt trials cup rejections and polo wins.
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Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Massachusetts State Primary Signals Big Draper Victory
The State caucuses delivered a sweeping repudiation of reciprocity in the Republicans and weakened the Curley faction in Boston wards. Theodore A. Glynn defeated ex-Representative Thomas F. Curley for the Democratic nomination. George F. Monahan lost a bitter bid for the Democratic senatorial seat. Draper leads in Boston delegate counts with an expected convention majority, while Hall's reciprocity faction fared poorly. Dorchester and Ward 25 showed surprises as the machine influence waned.
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Massachusetts
Draper
Boston
Ward 17
Curley
Civil Service
Thomas F. Curley
Theodore A. Glynn
Curleys
George F. Monahan
Ward 5
Charlestown
Democra
Medford
Cambridge
John H. H. McNamee
Gaston-Shaw
Hall
Ward 9
Guild
William ‘Ww. Campbell
Dorchester
Michael Fonseca
Homer Rogers
Light turnout in primaries as F S race prompts bids
Voters from Republicans and Democrats alike produced surprisingly light totals in the primary amid a heated bid for lieutenant governor by F S Are. In wards 20 21 and 25 hall and reciprocity backers led contests while ward leaders sparred for influence. East Boston and Charlestown saw brisk local contests that drew out substantial participation.
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F. S
Boston
Charlestown
Boston Weather Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday
Fair weather dominates the Boston area with warmer conditions expected Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Light to moderate northwest winds along the New England coast will ease, with overall pleasant conditions in the northeastern districts.
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Boston
New England
Spectacular South Boston Fire Causes Major Damage
A large warehouse on A Street between Binford and Wormwood in lower South Boston caught fire last night. Dull thuds and a sudden blaze sent pedestrians fleeing as flames erupted from the second story, causing likely $75,000 in damage from fire and smoke.
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Boston
Binford
Wormwood
Fire Tears Through No 2 Hoodoo Building at Night
Fire started in No 2 Hoodoo building owned by Factory Building Trust trustee Charles H Cotting. Wormwood died by suicide years earlier after building fortunes. trust now rents five buildings. Fire fought from adjacent No 1 side and water towers, with three box alarms and several engines. Tenants listed: A L Rand, J L Hammett & Co, Standard Packing Company and Proctor Ellis & Co.
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Midway Street
Factory Building Trust
Charles H.cotting
Wormwood
A. L. Rand
J. L. Hammett & Co
Standard Packing Company
Proctor, Ellis & Co
Cough Cured by Father John's Medicine
Mrs Flora Clark of Connellsville Pennsylvania reports a severe cough lasting a year was cured by Father John’s Medicine. The testimonial highlights relief and praises the remedy’s effectiveness.
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John
Flora Clark
Connellsville, Pa
Search for clues in Winthrop yacht club case
Police say remains found last week relate to a dress suit case murder and identify a suspect connected to a smaller case bought earlier that day. They believe the other body parts lie in the water near where the first suitcase surfaced.
Police Close In On Suspect In Harbor Case
Police claim to know the man who owned two suitcases found in the harbor between Park and the Anthrop Yacht Club area. They say one tan medium suitcase purchased Sept 21 tied to the torso was bought at a Boston store and pawnshop, with witnesses placing a man near East Boston to Winthrop road. Authorities plan continued diving for missing head arms and legs, convinced suitcases were cast into water near Winthrop by currents, with wind from the southwest.
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Aan Park
Anthrop Yacht Club
Boston
East Boston
Winthrop Have
Guardian
William B. Watts
Boston Police
Joseph E. Shaw
State Police
McNeil
Winthrop Department
Winthrop
Apple Island
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Winthrop Channel
West End
Neal
John Donovan
Winthrop Yacht Club
Olney
TAB
Chamber of Commerce
Committee of 100
Freda
Eben
Chine
Washington
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