Brockton Strike Spreads to Two More Factories
In Brockton the strike by sole fasteners and edgemakers expands with Kimball Tisdale Baker and L E White shoes affected while Howard Foster’s Edges also join. Goodyear output dominates, no violence, workers urged to stay out as 4000 loom in unemployment amid talks at Belmont with mixed denials from manufacturers and union leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Kimball, Tisdale & Baker
L. E. White
Howard & Foster’s
Williams & Kneeland
H. 8
Goodyear
Temple Hall
George G. Snow
M. A Packard
T. D. Barry
Smith
Goodyear Company
Tilly Bracket & Co
McSherry
Hotel Belmont
Board of Trade
R. B. Grover & Co
eSherry
Grover
L. C. Bliss & Co
Whitman
Vicious Heresy as Bryan Letter Targets Non-Partisan City Rule
New York dispatch reports typewritten copies of a Bryan letter circulated among free silver Democrats. The letter, said to be delivered to Colonel William M Brown and shown to Tammany leader John C Sheehan, condemns non partisan municipal government and argues for Republican dominance while mocking partisan opposition as a principle. It likens political stakes to football color contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Greater New York
William %. Brown
Brown
John C. Sheehan
Tammany Hall
Hanna
Republican Party
Jefferson
Tilden
Stockbridge Golf Opens Ladies Cup Plays To Tie
In Stockbridge on September 27 the ladies' cup contest began with sixteen entrants. A morning tie formed between Miss Annie Lapsley and Miss Curtis. Miss Cora Oliver led from scratch. In the afternoon Miss Lacy faltered at the eighth, drawing large crowds as the lead remained in doubt until the final stroke. Nine-hole scores showed Miss Oliver 70, Miss Lapsley 71, while the 18-hole medal tied at 116 for Curtis and Lapsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Lapsley
Nonpartisan government folly blamed in New York debate
A political pamphlet criticizes the Citizens' Union plan to govern Greater New York, arguing it would replace people’s rule with organization power. It warns against government by unions or parties without clear issues and urges adherence to political principle and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Citizens’ Unions
People’s Unions
Greater
New York
Citizens’ Union
Republican Party
Party of Home Rule and Democratic Responsibility
The Democratic party is the party of home rule yet must balance local autonomy with national duty. Greater New York is central to America, and New York Democrats owe allegiance to their party, its platform, and the nation. The coming election tests the party’s life, not its appearances, and unity is essential in the struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Party
New York
America
Authenticity Doubtful Letter Allegedly From Bryan
In New York the authenticity of a typewritten letter urging harmony with Bryan’s national principles was questioned after a Brooklyn Eagle publication. The letter, said to have been shown to Colonel Brown by John C. Sheehan, was discussed as Brown is away and Sheehan is at Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
Filam L. Brown
William J. Bryan
Greater
National Organization
Brooklyn Eagle Today
John C. Sheehan
Brown
Mr. Sheehan
Long Branch
N. J
Tufts College Medical School
Shawmut Avenue
Rutland Street
Imer H. Capen
Capen
H. W. Cushing
Tufts Medical School
Boston Post Office Gets Expanded Service And Funds
Postmaster Thomas of Boston met with the Postmaster General and senior aides in Washington. He secured approval for equipment and funds including fifteen thousand dollars for additional carrier service from November 1 and two thousand dollars to operate cancelling machines. A new Roxbury branch carrier station will open and Somerville gains a new superintendent with twelve hundred dollars allocated for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
Boston
Heath
Roxbury
Somerville
Adams
Wilbur M. Waite Confesses to Fires and Robberies
In Portland Maine on September 27 Wilbur M. Waite the Lynn Mass firebug confessed to numerous crimes including twelve Portland fires and attacks in Lynn and Reading. Detective Henry Brady testified Waite described robberies and a car hold up with watches and cash, and Waite claimed a Sunday school life while denying honest work. A misidentified suspect, James Heckler, faced jail while Waite’s confessions drew attention in court.
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Portland
Wilbur M. Waite
Lynn
Mass
Henry E. J. Brady
Whitcomb
Boston
Waite
Keating
Wakefield
Brady
Reading
Cape Elizabeth
Monhegan
James Heckler
Narrow Escape Delays McKinley Williamstown Visit
President McKinley plans to visit Williams College but a morning horse mishap near Adams caused a narrow escape. Miss Mabel McKinley remained seated as her party recovered the, ride. The group then continued with new horses to Cheshire and returned home. The Williams College luncheon and Williamstown reception are rescheduled for the tour with McKinley, McKenna, and Plunkett attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Plunkett
E. E. Merchant
Mr. Chalmers
F. G. Warren
Adams
President McKinley
Plunkett
McKenna
Messrs
W. B. An
Cc. T. Plunkett
Cheshire
Franklin Carter
Williams College
Williamstown
McK Rise
Genera McKenna
Mabel
Grace McKinley
W. B. Plunkett
C. T. Plunkett
McKinley
Pittsfield
Lenox
Illiamstown
Williams Loses Initial Skirmish at State Democratic Convention
The Boston state convention buzzed with bitter factional fighting as Williams allies clash with city leaders. Key figures include Oliver Downing, Pierre Humbert Jr., and John W. Coughlin while factions led by James Lomasney and the Massachusetts Democratic Club maneuver for control. The night saw intente bitterness, heated motions on committee selections, and plans to endorse the Chicago platform amid a tense, crowded headquarters.
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Boston Machine
Massachusetts Democratic Club
Williams
Veryone
State Committee
George Fred Williams
Central Committee
Oliver Downing
Wiliams
Washburn Hall
Chicago Platform
Fellowshill
Pierre Humbert, Jr
David W. Logan
Plymouth
A. L. Pillar
Francis P. Curran
Humbert
Downing
Logan
Pierre Humbert
Boston
Joseph J. Corbett
John H. Sullivan
P. J. Kennedy
John A. Kelliher
John F. Fitzgerald
Ham J. Donovan
David B. Shaw
Nat Robinson
William F. McClellan
Martin M. Lomasney
John Quinn
James E. Hayes
William 8. McNary
P. J. Daly
William J. Miller
James A. Gallivan
Massachusets Democratic Club
Philip J. Doherty
Citizen Hobart
Harry Lloyd
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Harry J. Jaquith
William H. Baker
Abe” Pillar
George E
Christopher T. Callahan
John W. Coughlin
Boston Symphony Ticket Sale Sets City Record
The $12 season tickets for the Symphony rehearsals sold out at yesterday's auction in Boston, the most successful in years. $7.50 seats remain for the same series and go on sale at Music Hall this morning. Saturday concert tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday, with sales starting daily at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Lincoln Ward 9 backs William A. Clark for House seat
Lincoln House Democratic Club ward nine held a meeting at head quarters and by a unanimous 125 member vote endorsed the candidacy of William A. Clark for the House of Representatives. Clark has a large following in Ward 9 and supporters feel confident of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln House
Democratic Club
Ward 9
William A. Clark
House of Representatives
Clark
Committees Named For State Party Organization
The executive committee appoints numerous district and at large members to committees on credentials permanent organization resolutions and balance of state ticket. Key figures include John H Mack North Adams James D Hayden Athol David F OConnell Worcester and many Boston and Springfield leaders. The slate lists district and at large members across First to Thirteenth districts with several named women and men in long political rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Moriarty
Worcester
Harry Lloyd
Philip J. Doherty
Moriarty
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
Joseph J. Corbett
Executive Committee
John W. Coughlin
Robert Treat Paine
Christopher T. Callahan
Boston
New
Jorbett
Williams
Lloyd
Thes
Na Boatee
John H. Mack
North Adams
Seeaua Aistrict
Edward F. Rourke
Chicopee
Charles P. Barton
Spencer
David Kingsley
Acton
Henry Hamer
Lowell
Daniel W. Coughlin
Danvers
John J. Hogan
Frederick H. Jackson
Medford
Holyoke
G. W. D. Upton
Springfield
Andrew Athy
I. Porter Morse
Marlboro
John H. Harrington Lowell
William E. Hill
Salem
William J. Brickle
Everett
George E. McNeil
Cambridge
John Quinn
William S.mc
Daniel McCarthy
Lawrence
John Gregson
Joshua Paine
Harwich
Frank O’toole
William Connery
Lynn
W. B. Mahoney
Westfield
J. Arthur Wainwright
Northampton
Daniel F. Rourke
Chas. D. Luce
South Framingham
Frederick J. Simonds
E. B. Sherman
Haverhill
Stephen M. Walsh
John H. O’neill
Somerville
John A. Kelliher
George H. Norton
Joseph A. Lynch
James H., Moon
Dobbs Wins at Greenpoint Sporting Club Bouts
In New York on September 27 the Sporting Club in Greenpoint hosted packed fights. Referee Joe Ward drew criticism in the Hayden Hayes versus Fitzsimmons bout while Eddie Hayes failed to beat Hugh Fitzsimmons, settling for a draw. Main event featured Joe Gans versus Bobby Dobbs at 20 rounds with Dobbs prevailing. earlier bouts had George Munroe defeating Tommy Riey after ten rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sporting Club
Greenpoint
Joe’’ Ward
Eddie Hayes
Hugh Fitzsimmons
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Bobby Dobbs
Minneapolis
Dobbs
George Munroe
Tommy Riey
Brooklyn
Munroe
Matthews Beats Garrard in Rough Twenty Round Bout
In Buffalo at the Olympic Athletic Club Mattie Matthews of New York defeated Frank Garrard of Chicago in twenty rounds before a crowded crowd. Matthews landed many blows to the face and body, while Garrard showed durability despite bleeding. Preliminary fights saw Rocky Nell defeat Tom Smith and Joe Youngs draw with Jimmy Casey in ten rounds.
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Buffalo
Mattie Matthews
New York
Frank Garrard
Chicago
Olympic Athletic Club
Matthews
Garrard
Rocky Nell
Tom Smith
Detroit
Joe Youngs
Jimmy Casey
Griffo Defeats Daly In Six Round Bout In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia at the Arena on September 27, young Griffo outboxed Jack Daly of Wilmington across six rounds. Griffo edged ahead in the late rounds with precise blows while Daly danced and swung wildly. Neither fighter sustained damaging hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Griffo
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Daly
Riot in Girardville Leaves Dozens Hurt and Fatalities Feared
In Girardville Pennsylvania a late night riot between Polish factions flared from Hazleton strike tensions. Hundreds fought with guns knives axes and clubs. many wounded with nine believed dead and others feared to die. Ringleaders were jailed awaiting further charges.
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Girardville
Penn
Hazleton
Elias Kissinger
H. B. Johnson
Charles Schlesman
William Monagham
Joseph Donaghue
William Culacabbage
Second Street
Joseph Cavendish
Culacabbage
Cavendish
Saoon
Vacancy Stands as Mayor Declines Park Commission Nominee
Mayor Quincy announced that no further nomination will be sent to the Board of Aldermen for the vacant Park Commission seat. He cited ward politics and the rejection of Creed, and said the position will remain unfilled for the year, with Wheelwright or another city official filling it temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Park Commission
Board of Aldermen
Board of Park Commissioners
Boston
Park
Creed
Wheelwright
Latimer miners death verdict blames sheriff posse
Hazleton Pa Sept 27 The coroner s jury investigating the Latimer mining strike death found Clement Platock and others died from gunshot wounds fired by Sheriff James Martin and his deputies Philip Boyle Thomas Thomas Barton Freas and Peter McKiernan. The verdict says the victims were peaceably unarmed and the shooting was unnecessary wanton and unjustified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Penn
Latimer
Cowman
Clement Platock
James Martin
Philip J. Boyle
Thomas T. Thomas
Barton Freas
Peter McKiernan
Theublic Highway
Martin
Murder reported at county club arrest in Wurtsboro
A report from Wurtsboro Sullivan county states H F Pritchard of New York and a Wurtsboro constable tried to arrest W J Christian at the County Club. Christian resisted, killing Pritchard and wounding the constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
N. Y
Wurtsboro
Sullivan County
H. F. Pritchard
New York
W. J. Christian
Christian
Pritchard
Hodgkins Nominated By Middlesex Republican Convention
The third Middlesex Republican convention met in Arlington yesterday afternoon and on the first ballot nominated Hon. William H. Hodgkins, ex Mayor of Somerville, for senator. Five votes for Bailey from Arlington delegation marked the opposition, while Dyene and Arn remained supportive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Republic
Guearvillan
William H. Hodgkins
Somerville
Arlington
Bailey
Luetgert Trial Draws Record Crowd and New Details
Chicago reporters recount the sixth week of the Luetgert trial. Testimony includes Mary Simmering recounting statements to the grand jury and observations about Mrs Luetgert’s behavior. Witnesses place Luetgert at the factory on the night of the disappearance as potash and caustic materials are discussed in relation to possible clean up and sale negotiations with an English syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
J. P. Light
Luetgert
Deneen
Arnold
Mary Simmering
McEwen
Wheaton
Ill
August Kock
Luetgerts
Juetgert
Harter
Kock
Charles
Odorofsky and
Levandowski
Davey
Luete
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Biya
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Stockbridge Golf
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Rorer
Party of Home Rule
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F. W. Dallinger
Middlesex
Central Square
Mr. Dalli
General Crook
Hecklin
Oring
Intial
Fred Gore
John Drohan
Ward 16
Boston Symphony
Indorsed
MR. Clark
Passaic
New Jersey
J. L. Prescott & CO
Joe Yates
Elms
Whips Corrigan
Trenton
Joe Elms
Peter Corrigan
Trenton Athletic Club
TUFTS
New Quarters
Henry George
Cente
United Democracy
Girardville, Pa
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N.Y
Newari
Saratoga, Santa Clara Co
Hodgkins
Winfred F. Bacon
Brighton Avenue
Tc.kem
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts Atute
Apple
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
F. Truss
WM. B. Turner
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