STATE POLITICS HOW GASTON WON OUT IN MASSACHUSETTS
Boston political column reports Gaston winning the Democratic caucus in Massachusetts and describes state race dynamics. It notes conflicts over congressional districts Ninth and Eleventh, 57th and 58th Congress seats, and the influence of Beacon Hill interests. It highlights Melvin O Adams, Albert Clarke, Eugene Foss, ex Mayor Dodge, and other candidates amid party maneuvering and leadership changes.
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Col
Gaston
Beft
Hamlin
Democratic Party
Beacon Hill
Eleventh
Melvin O. Adams
Boston
Adams
Albert Clarke
Wellesley
Gamaliel Bradford
G. W. Weymouth
C. Q. Tirrell
Eugene N. Foss
Dorchester
Mr. Foss
Marcus A. Hanna
McKinley
Reed
Platt
Foss
Will
Dodge
Worcester
Ledyard Bill
Manning
John T. Sparks
Dracut
Alexander LE. Bruce
Massachusetts Senate
Lowell
Butler ‘Ames
James W. Grimes
Reading
Fletcher
Mann
Vermont Legislature faces hard battle for governor choice
White River Junction Vermont Sept 14 The upcoming Legislature faces the toughest fight to choose a governor since the election left no clear winner Republican support for McCullough is uncertain many Republicans are unpledged or allied with other candidates Local Optionists and Democrats hold a sizable block in both House and Senate raising the likelihood of a protracted process on joint ballot and potential cross‑party deals.
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Commonwealth
Ninth Congressional District
Conry
John A. Kelcher
Joseph A. Dennison
Bryan and Williams Club
Onice
Corry
Keliher
Dennison
Congr
Martin Lomasney
PD. J. Kiley
P. J. Kennelly
Siagerald
White River Junction
Vermont
Montpelier
Clement
MacGettrick
McCullough
Leutenants
Proctor
Senate
House
Free to Millions Stomach Health Book Offered
A promotional note explains most diseases stem from digestion problems and urges readers to request a free booklet from F. A. Stuart Co. It outlines symptoms like headaches, weakness, and insomnia tied to indigestion and promises simple cures, with a request for a postal card reply to receive the book on stomach diseases.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
A QUEER CASE Salem divorce libel in cruelty case
In Salem on September 13 Judge Fox heard the divorce libel filed by Benjamin B. Price, a Salem merchant, against May A. Price for cruelty. Price described repeated abuse including poisoning attempts, pepper in bed, water in clothes, and threats. May Price denied most claims and said he was abusive. The two sides presented witnesses, including their children, with mixed testimony on who was the aggressor. If the judge dismisses the libels, further action may follow.
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Pepper
Yin
Redigrass
Price
Fox
Uncertain Ballots Shape 1890 Prohibition and Republican Stakes
The passage discusses uncertainty in GOP strength and predicts governor and lieutenant governor chosen by ballot. It estimates Republicans hold a joint ballot majority of 15 to 20 votes for McCullough and Stanton. Local Optionists would rank second, Democrats third, Prohibition fourth, based on recent vote totals.
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McCullough
Stanton
Gen Corbin Praises German Army After Maneuvers
Berlin Sept 14 General Corbin, with Generals Young and W, who attended last week’s German army maneuvers, denied an interview claim and said he and his companions found the German army excellent in organization instruction discipline and equipment.
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Berlin
Corfiii
Young
Dussiedorf
Corin
Germany Storm Sweeps Across Berlin and Saxony
Destinative storms swept Germany with hurricane winds unroofing houses in Saxony and freezing temperatures in parts of Berlin. The storms injured many people and caused damage estimated in the millions of marks denting the nation’s postwar recovery.
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Germany
Saxony
State detectives to stop pool selling at fairs and tracks
Boston report says State Chief Wade will enforce law against pool selling at race tracks and agricultural fairs. Managers of meets in Saugus Worcester Readville Brockton Westfield Holyoke warned. Officers will visit Readville next week and ensure enforcement nationwide.
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Wade
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Crane
Saugus
Worcester
Readville
Bryan in Toledo addresses 4000 in Democratic rally
William J. Bryan spoke to about 4000 in a Toledo tent where Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland campaigned. He urged laborers to back tax reform, attacked Republican laws as theft, praised Johnson, and warned that trusts and big money must yield to justice. Mayor Jones of Toledo followed, endorsing Democrats.
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Toledo
William J. Bryan
Johnson
Cleveland
Bryan
Bigelow
Democratic Party
Speen
Tom Johnson
Atlantic Ocean
Ohio
United States
Hanna
Republican Party
Lodge
Pennsylvania
Jones
Brattleboro Child Fatally Burned in Bonfire Accident
Brattleboro Vermont September 14 sparks from a bonfire set clothing on 7 year old Agnes Watson ablaze causing likely fatal burns.
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Brattleboro, VI
Agnes Watson
Abe
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