Shaw and Campbell Win Scotch Foursome at Brae Burn
In a Scotch foursome featuring top Boston amateurs with pro partners, Quincy A. Shaw Jr. and Alec Campbell of Brae Burn won with a best-ball 74. H. W. Smalley and Gilbert Nicholls finished two strokes back, among several pairings posting under par. The event highlighted strong accuracy and low scores on a record-breaking Brae Burn afternoon.
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Framingham
Gilbert Nicholls
Colonel Bogey
Quincy A. Shaw, Jr
Alec Campbell
Ge Ais
H. W. Smalley
Algo
Ein Scents
Ce Regia
Co. I. Travelll
Brae Burn
A. H
H. L. Ayer
Joseph Lloyd
Essex County
J. M. Hunnewell
Harvard
John Youdes
Kettle Cove
Magnolia
S Seo
Allston
F. E. Wingate
A. L. Ripley
Oakley
Donal J. Ross
OGL
B. Cory
A. H. Findlay
Cas
Tal
A. K. Chadwick
John Marland
Vesper Country Club
M. Noyes
Percy Gilbert
Newton Centre
C Carnegie
Alleghany
John Dingwell
More Pay for Miners Continued Struck Fallout
In the Lehigh valley miners' strike many Markle & Co. collieries at Jeddo Oakdale and Highland face shutdowns. Seven of twelve north side mines report mining but not full capacity while south side operations are largely idle. Mediation talks proceed between owners and workers as Morgan & Co. meetings hint at progress though no settlement is announced. A Philadelphia railroad officer claims the strike is virtually settled with miners winning pay and conditions except for union recognition.
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Shenandoah
Lehigh Valley
G. B. Markle & Co
Jeddo
Oakdale
Highland
Markle
W. M. Smith
Markle Mines
Associated Press
Beaver Meadow
Cox Bros. & Co
Worties
Truesdale
J. P. Morgan & Co
J. P. Morgan
Philadelphia
Democrats Pick Fifteen Unpledged Delegates in Waltham
In Waltham on Sept 27 the Democratic gathering chose fifteen delegates each to the State and congressional conventions. All delegates were unpledged and selected for party representation without binding commitments.
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Waltham
Democrats
Ninth District Deadlock and Heavy Votes Mark Caucuses
Reporting on a stormy Republican caucus day with multiple wards in limbo past midnight. Deadlock in the ninth district. Corbett leads Charlestown while Fitzgerald wins Ward 6. Kelcher and Mahoney figures noted. repeaters and cross-party voting reported in Ward 7 Democratic caucus.
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Charlestown
Corbett
Tague
Senate
David B. Shaw
Fitzgerald
Dixon-Kane
House
Kelcher
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Mahoney
Clancy
Gallivan
Congress
Conry
Boston
South End
North End
Ward
Quinn
Sullivan
Ward caucuses in Charlestown draw large turnout and tensions
In Charlestown Ward 3 caucus activity centered on Corbett and Tague factions with over 2300 votes, the largest in the ward’s history, while Ward 15 saw about a thousand votes amid a quiet finish. Campaign observers cited voter claims, security concerns, and procedural disputes at the polls.
Political Results in City Wards Shift Delegations
Ex Senator Corbett defeats Torne in Ward 3 and backs Shaw for Senate with likely Sullivan and Mellen for the House. Ex Alderman Conry wins Wards 1 and 2 to form the largest delegation. Kelcher unopposed in Ward 7 earns two delegations. Gartland and Rhinehart win in Ward 9 House race. Norton Baldwin tickets lose everywhere, Naphen gains Congress delegation.
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Corbett
Torne
Shaw
Senate
Sullivan
Mellen
House
Joseph A. Conry
Kelcher
Gartland
Rhinehart
Ilnuse
Norton-Baldwin
Naphen
Congress
Voter Confusion Leads to Pickup at Poll Box
Pinkerton inspector and Wolf report James J. Riley of 1 Draper's Lane was seen voting his own name at 6 30 then removed from the ballot box while attempting to vote for John J. Riley.
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Pinkerton
Wolf
James J. Riley
Draper's Lane
John J. Riley
Ward 9 Caucus Sees Gartland Lead Vote Tile
Ward 9 caucus reports no opposition to regulars with 1800 voters casting ballots. John J. Gartland Jr. won the largest share, while Charles H. Reinhart trails to likely second place over Samuel Kasanof and Richard J. Hayes. One arrest occurred as James J. Riley was caught trying to vote twice. otherwise, orderly proceedings.
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Ward 9
John J. Gartland, Jr
Charles H. Reinhart
Samuel Kasanof
Richard J. Hayes
James J. Riley
Draper's Lane
Representatives Chosen for City Wards One Through Twenty Five
A roster lists ward by ward selections of representatives. Notable names include Ward 3 James J. Mellen Charles Sullivan and Ward 6 Arthur Harrington John Hurley with several others such as Ward 9 John Gartland Jr and Ward 12 John Curley. The compilation spans wards 1 through 25 with multiple candidates per ward and various spellings.
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James J. Mellen
Charles 8
Light turnout at Malden Melrose and Chelsea caucuses
In Malden the Democratic caucuses were lightly attended with no delegations pledged. Melrose saw similar quiet conditions. Chelsea’s vote was light due to check lists used at Republican caucuses. In Lowell the Hon J J Flynn of Lawrence carried every word for Con-
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Malden
Melrose
Chelsea
Lowell
J. J. Flynn
Lawrence
Voters in Ward 4 and 5 hold intense caucus despite delays
Opponents watched for re seaters as eight candidates in Ward 4 contended for Representatives with strong support. Polls opened late at 4 pm and crowded lines formed by 9 pm. In Ward 5 over 130 votes were cast focusing on Martin P. Higgins Shaw Hurley and Manning amid a large caucus with minimal challenges.
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Martin P. Higgins
McCarthy
John C. Hurley
Shaw
Edward Manning
Big East Boston Vote at Armory Caucus Draws Voters
In East Boston Ward 2 a lively turnout polled over 2200 votes with focus on a senatorial contest between Donovan and Douglass and a crowded congressional race. Disputes arose over a Douglass supporter’s voting eligibility, while police kept access orderly as crowds formed around Maverick Street Armory.
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Ward 2
East Boston
Donovan
Douglass
Dan McGinnis
George Fitzpatrick
Board of Election Commissioners
Maverick Street
Maurice Fouhy
John A. McKenna
Edward Brenahan
John W. Monahan
John W. Leonard
Frank W. McGee
Frank J. Fremont
Yetton
Fitzpatrick
Conry
Danny
McGinnis
W. C. Healey
Warden
Armory
Resolutions on the Death of Alderman Frederick W. Day
The Democratic voters of Ward 1 in caucus assembled mourn the loss of Alderman Frederick W. Day of Wards 1 and 2 Boston. They deplore the death of a public servant who secured many improvements and express sympathy to his family for their great loss.
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Ward 1
Frederick W. Day
Boston
Alderman Day
East
North End Mix-Up in Ward 6 Election Fracas
A Ward 6 dispute erupts before voting begins with expulsions of alleged Republicans and cross accusations. Dixon forces back Mahoney’s bid for Senate as fights over O Donnell’s certificate and torn ballots lead to a temporary truce. Warden Ballem ejects O Donnell, while Dixon’s counsel Lundy rushes to the election office seeking relief.
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Burlen
Hogan
O'Donnell
Police Commissioners’ Office
Adams
Counsel Bangs
Pemberton Square
Howe
John Welch
Ballem
Mr. O'Donnell
Martin Ryan
Ward 6
Alderman Dixon
Fitzgerald
Dixon
Mahoney
Alderman Conry
Charley Ballem
Francis O'Donnell
Francis D. O'Donnell
Hoffman
O’donnell
McMackin
Noyes
Mr. Dixon
Joseph Lundy
Mr. Lundy
The
Election Commission
Dixon Ward Ballot Cast Heavier Than Usual
Ryan shifts from Fitzgerald to Dixon ally while a watch on one precinct fails to stop him from rubbing the ballot. The ward records a turnout exceeding 220 votes, one of the heaviest in recent memory.
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Ryan
Fitzgerald
Dixon
Ward 7 caucus battle shapes ward politics and counts
In Ward 7 a tense yet orderly caucus saw 1300 votes cast as Kelcher and Quinn factions battled. Michael F. Sullivan led a large Sullivan vote while John A. Keliher and John Quinn Jr. fought over the congressional delegation. Ward 8 recorded the largest caucus with 2300 ballots.
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Ward 7
Kelcher
Quinn
Cain
Station 4
Hall
Representative
Common Council
Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
Michael F. Sullivan
William T. A. Fitzgerald
John A. Keliher
John Quinn, Jr
Keliher
South Boston Caucus Ends Quietly After Large Vote
In Ward 13 the Linehan Lydon bid collapsed as candidates looked out for themselves. Fred C. Mahoney and James B. Clancy clashed for the senatorship while Gallivan and McNamara backed Linehan Lydon. About 290 votes were cast as Ward 14 opened at 2 PM with rail jockeying and minor scuffles. The caucus was among the largest ever.
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South Boston
Linehan and Lydon
William J. Sullivan
Fred C. Mahoney
James B. Clancy
James A. Gallivan
Congress
Jerry McNamara
Coundailler
Linehan
Lydon
Tom Flood
Michael Sullivan
Joe Norton
John Baldwin
Captain Dawson
Busy Night in Ward 17 Caucus Counts 1900 Votes
Ward 17 caucus opened at 3 10 PM with a quiet voter muster and only a single disturbance. Inspectors faced challenges including Henry W Kelley who was sent behind the rail based on Timothy F McCarthy’s charge of being on the ward committee. Polls closed at 10 35 PM with about 1900 votes counted.
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Henry W. Kelley
Timothy F. McCarthy
One Arrest Reported in Ward 9
One arrest for illegal voting reported to police headquarters yesterday. The arrest was made in Ward 9 at the old Franklin schoolhouse on Washington Street near Dover Street by Sergeant Brazier of Station 5.
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Old Franklin
Washington Street
Dover Street
Brazier
Congressional caucus results by district
Congressman Thayer carried every caucus in his district last night. Brookline's caucus was large but quiet. Hull held an old-time caucus. Daniel N. Crowley of Danvers won all of Salem's delegates to the congressional convention, except Ward 6 where the caucus ended in disorder.
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Gress
Thayer
Brookline
Hull
Daniel N. Crowley
Danvers
Salem
Ward 6
Roosevelt Tours Colorado In 1908 Campaign Swing
Governor Roosevelt arrives in Pueblo amid crowded stations and marches. He defends Philippines policy in Leadville and warns against imperialism as a danger only if it invites anarchy. Canon City speech tackles imperialism and militarism. A small mob tries to disrupt events, hired to shout for Bryan.
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Pueblo
Col
Roosevelt
Lodge and Wolcott
John Proctor Clarke
Curtis Guild, Jr
Irving Hale
Royal Park
Leadville
Philippines
Bryan
Kansas City
Canon City
J J Donovan Dead at 18 in Winthrop Home
John J Donovan aged 18 son of Simon J Donovan died at his father's Crest avenue home after an appendicitis illness and unsuccessful operation. He studied at a Boston commercial college and planned a commercial career. He was well known and popular in Boston and Winthrop social circles. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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John J. Donovan
Simon J. Donovan
Crest Avenue
Winthrop
Mr. Donovan
Boston Commercial College
Boston
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Spruce &T
Shaw and Campbell
H. O. Lawrence
J. Chisholm
G. A. Frost
Bernard Nicholls
Albert Gray
Corn Cronin
Wiarceeter
W. B. Merrill
F. H. Hovey
PRMT
A. Noyes
Brae-Burn
B. Williams
A. S. Martin
A. Hill
E. G. Woods
AMO Meiory
HPS Arith Re
T. Lincoln
A. Mulliken
Wollaston
Harram
W. Wadsworth
Newton
G. A. Sprague
Alpine
Fitchburg
W. M. Whiting
M. T. Whit- A. Clarke
Country Club
J. McCormick
Seapull Surnott
Misquaniuts
W. FP. Jeffries
F. N. Robbins
L. J. Malone
George
F. Southerland
Lakewood
RAT Agt
George Wright
R. A. Southworth
J. Jones
D. H. Carter
Bras
W. C. Carnegie
Allegheny Golf Club
Pittsburg
G. A. Noyes
Brae-Burn Golf Club
R. R. Freeman
Wollaston Golf Club
R. B. Williams
Salem Golf Club
F. B. Tyler
Lexington
PY. Gilbert
F. EF. H. Smith
W. K. Farrington
J. P. Hawkes
Norfolk
Graves
Concord
F. K. Witherbee
Joseph J. Corbett
Peter F. Tague
Jackson Democratic Club
Joseph F. Hickey
Steward
Paul Kane
W Election Board
Creed
Election Board
Kane
McNary
Fred G. Hersey
Creeds
Cambridge
Hurley
Inspector Kelly
House of Correction
John E. Baldwin
Ward 14
Chickering
John F. Fitzgerald
Notman
Conlin
John A. Kelsher
John Quinn
Mr. Day
Michael J. Sullivan
Sydon
Fred A. Mahoney
Hickey
Johnson
Nawn
Kelley
J. Edward Mahoney
Harrington
Dorchester
Thomas Riley
Quincy
Nat Robinson
Drohan
William §. McNary
David W. Creed
South Boston Lively
Colorado
J. J. Donovan
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