Campaign funds in doubt for state races and conventions
Democratic and Republican groups in the city and state fret over campaign money as North East politics await a Draper versus Vahey contest. National Republican funds promised from New England have not materialized, while leaders expect funds once the real fight begins after the convention. The Democratic city committee occupies the Old South building with unclear finances ahead of non mayoral races.
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State Committee
Eben S. Draper
Vahey
New England
National Republican Committee
George H. Doty
Republican Committee
Democratic City Committee
Old South
G O P AIDED WATSON Ex Senator Pettigrew Alleges Offer
Former Senator R F Pettigrew said the Republican National Committee offered him ten thousand dollars for ten speeches to back Thomas Watson of Georgia in the 1900 campaign. He claimed he declined and investigated and found the party financed much of Watsons bid.
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Pettigrew
Republican National Committee
Salem
S. D
W. J. Bryan
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
R. F. Pettigrew
United States
Thomas Watson
Georgia
People’s Party
Republican Party
Mr. Watson
Watson elected treasurer of Boston Elevated
Henry Watson, comptroller of the Boston Elevated, has been elected treasurer to replace William Hooper who resigns. Hooper has served as treasurer since the company’s formation. Watson has spent 20 years with the firm as chief clerk, auditor and comptroller, holding comptroller since 1892.
Poverty of blood cure by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Melrose nurse says anemia can be treated early with a tonic medicine. Dr Williams Pink Pills increased red blood cells and cured Alice M Durgin after a year’s failed treatment. Free booklet on blood diseases offered. Pills sold by druggists or mailed from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Williams
Alice M. Durgin
Pleasant Street
Melrose
Mass
Maine
Dr. Williams
Intimate Addresses to People in the Public Eye
The latest European press innovation appears as intimate addresses to public figures. Letters address the individual, reflecting how they are seen by others, occasionally printed by the Post for New England notables.
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Post
New England
No 2 Judge Bingham Nomination Vexes NH Governor Bid
Essay-like portrait extols Judge George Hutchins Bingham of New Hampshire. It lauds his career, calls him Democratic nominee favorite at Concord, and records the tug between acceptance and refusal while praising his Dartmouth Harvard lineage and sportsman ethos.
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George H. Bingham
Manchester
New Hampshire
George Hutchins Bingham
Bingham
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Old
Granite State
Concord
Littleton
St. Johnsbury Academy
Dartmouth
Harvard
Razing of Historic Masonic Temple Begins in Tremont Corner
Demolition starts on the old Tremont street and Temple place Masonic Temple once home to the Massachusetts Grand Lodge. Built in 1830 and dedicated in 1832, it housed federal courts after 1858 before being redeveloped for mercantile use by R. H. Stearns. The site will yield a larger structure for the firm.
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Masonic Temple
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons
Massachusetts Masons
Massachusetts Grand Lodge
Masons
Old State House
United States
Federal Courts
R. H. Stearns
New England
OLD Masonic Temple
Call Issued for A F L Convention in Denver
The American Federation of Labor issues the call for its 28th annual convention to be held in Denver Colorado starting November 9. The session will run daily until business is finished with representation based on union size and federation ties.
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American Federation of Labor
Denver
Col
Trial date set for Cardento F. King larceny case
Chief Justice Aiken of the Superior Court will fix an early trial date after District Attorney Dwyer requested an expedited schedule following King’s indictment for larceny.
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Cardento F. King
Aiken
Superior Court
Dwyer
San Jose Brings News of Schooner Lermond
Captain George Best aboard the steamer San Jose reports the overdue schooner William J. Lermond traveling from Philadelphia to Kingston Jamaica with coal. Dense fog off Nantucket delayed the voyage as passengers include Chester S. Allen of Worcester and Juan Matamorris of San Jose.
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George Best
San Jose
Port Simon
C. R
William J. Lermond
Philadelphia
Kingston
Jam
Nantucket
Chester S. Allen
Worcester
Bocas del Toro
Douglas Company Enlarges Brockton Footwear Operations
The W L Douglas Shoe Company discusses possible transfer of part of its Brockton plant to Nashua New Hampshire in a deal with W D Brackett Co of Nashua The move aims to expand but details on staffing remain undecided and the contract with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union is to be arbitrated Former Governor Douglas confirms partial production already exists in Nashua and notes further decisions are pending.
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Brockton
Sept
W. IL. Douglas Shoe Company
W. D. Brackett & Co
Nashua
N. H
Nashua Company
Douglas
New Hampshire
W. L. Douglas Company
Douglas Company
Boot & Shoe Workers’ Union
Post
Food Exhibit Draws 35000 at Boston Opens
The Boston Retail Grocers Association opened a food fair in an 80000 square foot hall drawing over 35000 visitors. Sousa's Band led by the March King performed at a central band stand while about 100 booths showcased fruit and wine jellies and table decorations. Mayor Hibbard opened the event. daily Sousa program changes included Scenes from Aida and La Gioconda.
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Coliseum
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Sousa
March King
Hibbard
Grocers’ Association
Boston
Lost Vessel Susan and Mary Returns to Port
The fishing schooner Susan and Mary arrived at T wharf just before 5 p m ending a two week voyage off Seal Island where she secured 50 000 pounds of mixed fresh fish The captain and crew 9 men questioned rumors of foundering saying they are at a loss to explain the reports The vessel left harbor two weeks ago to shelter from a northeasterly gale at Provincetown and resumed her trip in fine weather returning with their haul and crew safe
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Susan
Mary
T Wharf
Seal Island
Spinney
Provincetown
Financial report of the Carpenters and Joiners union
The International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners report shows 178,503 members in good standing in the U S and Canada as of August 1. Over two years 162 new locals with 8 311 charter members formed. Receipts totaled 1 240 704 40 with disbursements of 1 098 683 52 leaving 341 365 39 cash. Death and disability benefits paid were 503 715 56 and 160 432 30 went to strikes and lockouts with 13 072 65 spent on litigation, including local cases. Boston received 4 460 in strike benefits.
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Brotherhood
United States
Canada
International Office
Boston
Tailors' Union appoints organizing committee in Boston plan
August Dahlman from Cleveland is assigned to organize journeymen tailors in Boston and nearby. Journeymen Tailors' Union 12 named Nils Nelson Alexander Greenquist Sven Pearson John E Pear son J F Jeppson M M Torrance James Murphy A B Haggan and E Anderson as organizers and empowered the executive committee to secure permanent headquarters during Dahlman's stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Dahlman
Cleveland
Journeyman Tailors’ Union of America
Boston
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Nils Nelson
Alexander Greenquist
Sven Pearson
John E. Pearson
J. F. Jeppson
M. M. Torrance
James Murphy
A. B. Haggan
E. Anderson
Dahlman
Brokerage Firm Hearing Reveals Gifted Auto to Miss Hopper
The U S Commissioner hearing into A O Brown & Co. turns sensational when it emerges senior partner gave a $7000 automobile to Edna Wallace Hopper. Brown testifies he bought the car 14 months ago and gave it away in March to the musical star leading George M Cohan's company.
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Edna Wallace Hopper
A. O. Brown
New York
United States
Gilchrist
A. O. Brown & Co
Miss Hopper
Ceeding
George M. Cohan
Boston
A. ©. Brown
Littlefieldfield
Golden Wedding Reflections From Lynn Couple After 50 Years
Lynn couple Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pierce of 377 Eastern avenue celebrate their golden anniversary with 50 years of marriage. Mrs. Pierce criticizes modern youth and fashion, urging girls to stay home and learn homemaking, while her husband agrees youth must be steadier. They have four generations of descendants and plan future reunions.
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Lynn
Merry Widow
Marcel
Philip Pierce
Eastern Avenue
Philip
Medford Delegates Back Lovering for Senator Seat
After a ward recount in Ward 38 Medford the 13 delegates met at the Medford Inn and voted unanimously to support ex Mayor L H Lovering of Medford for the senate seat. The move followed rival B B Howard withdrawing and releasing his four pledged men.
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Middlesex
Medford
Medford Inn
L. H. Lovering
B. B. Howard
Winthrop Woman's Club Opens Season October Two
The Winthrop Woman's Club starts its fall season with a meeting on October 2 in Social Hall Winthrop. The program features reports from the biennial meeting humorous sidelights from members, president Mrs. William D. Allen address a reception for new members and music followed by a collation.
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Winthrop Woman’s Club
Winthrop
William D. Allen
Catholic Charities Will Leaves Bequests to Several Homes
Probate records show Mary Ann Hebner's will directing $200 bequests to the Little Sisters of the Poor, the House of the Angel Guardian, the Home for Destitute Catholic Children, the Working Boys' Home, and the Society for the Pro? Faith. The document was read yesterday at the probate office.
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Catholic Charities
Mary Ann Hebner
Little Sisters of the Poor
House of the Angel Guardian
Home
Working Boys’ Home
Society For the
Pro the Faith
Ghastly Object Lesson in Kokomo Schoolyard
In Kokomo Indiana Sept 28 a grim lesson in temperance unfolded as nearly 100 students viewed the bodies of William Lindley Charlie Lindley and Charles Thresper found in a pit near the school. The men, said to be drunk and fearing the local option law, died after drinking in a farewell spree.
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Kokomo
Ind
William
Charlies Lindley
Charlies Thresper
Keliher Recounts Win Narrow Victory in Ninth District
An official recount confirms John A. Keliher's renomination over Joseph A. Conry by 411 votes in the ninth district with Conry gaining 65 votes. Dem recounts show no changes, few defective ballots, and other county and state results include Finigan and McCarthy securing seats.
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John A. Keliher
Joseph A. Conry
Fred A. Finigan
John P. Reynolds
Donovan
John Cronin
Supreme Court
Joseph J. McCarthy
Arthur C. Brady
Ninth Congressional District
Orrine advertised to cure drunkenness with guarantee
An Orrine company advertises a cure for the drink habit with a money back guarantee. It offers two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills and promotes a free booklet mailed in a plain envelope. Available for $1 per box from Riker Jaynes stores Washington DC.
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Philo Hay Spec, Co
Newark
N. J
Orrine
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
Riker-Jaynes
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Watson
C. F. King’s Trial
SCH. WM. J. Lermond
N. A
Grocers’ Fair
Financial Report OF Carpenters and Joiners
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Boston Carpenters’ Union
Lovering
Wii & Sre
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Summer St
Boston, Mass
Keliher
Conry
Kelcher Monahan
Boylston St
School of Commerce and Finance
N. Y
Polytechnic School Evening College
Automobile School
America
Boston Y. M. C
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