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Newspaper

Winthrop Sun And Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

4

Two Months in Europe Tour by Tenney Party

Mr. A. B. Tenney of Suburban Gas and Electric Co. and Mrs. Tenney depart Thursday for a two month Europe trip aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. They are joined by Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Wood of Brookline. Landing at Bremen, they will tour France Italy Switzerland and England returning in October. Mr. Tenney aims to study gas and electric conditions abroad for potential improvements at home.

A. B. Tenney Suburban Gas & Electric Co Bert Puffer Athol Crest Hall J.S. Sabercam Dorchester Maine Land of Evangeline

Gas Rates Cut Take Effect Today in Town

Reduced gas rates go into effect Saturday August 1 with a new net price of 1.10 per thousand feet. All bills after this date will be calculated on the new basis as previously announced.

Mortgagee's Sale of Real Estate in Winthrop Massachusetts

A mortgagee sale is held on August 17 1908 at five o'clock in the afternoon for the property in Winthrop Suffolk described as 14 243 square feet with riparian rights. The sale is to satisfy a 1907 mortgage from Lucian M Foster and Ruth E Foster to Susan Arletta Macgowan and P Stainforth Macgowan and is subject to unpaid taxes. A cash deposit of 300 is required. Isaac C Hall assignee holds the mortgage.

Lucian M. Foster Ruth E. Foster Susan Arletta Macgowan P. Stainforth Macgowan County of Suffolk Winthrop Massachusetts Pleasant Street Lucey A. Mosman Lucy A. Mo Whitman& Howard

Winthrop Sun and Visitor notices and rates

Copy deadlines and mailing rules for advertising and news items require submissions by Thursday 8.30 PM for weekly insertion. Subscription rates listed. second class matter registration and address details for Winthrop Sun and Visitor in Boston postal district. Editor and associate editor contacts provided.

Boston Mass Winthrop

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Listed, Date 1908 Aug 1

The Winthrop Sun and Visitor announces its establishment dates and operating hours. The paper, formed by consolidation on December 9, 1905, is published in the Lewis Block opposite Beach Station and used to publish daily and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30.

Winthrop Sun and Visitor Lewis Block Beach Station Wadsworth Block Winthrop Centre Chester Ave Winthrop, Centre Thornton Station Boston Winthrop

Bryan Accepts Corporation Funds Amid Campaign Split

The article reports William J. Bryan receiving $1,000 from rival phonograph firms for campaign speeches, then donating it to his Neighborhood committee. It notes his earlier pledge against corporate funds and characterizes the move as a contradiction with his public stance. It also mentions a preconvention sale of seven speeches to a phonograph firm.

William J. Bryan Bryan Democratic National Committee Denver

McKie and Burnham to contest East Boston senate seat

The East Boston Chelsea Revere Winthrop senatorial fight to replace A S Hall narrows to a contest between McKie and Burnham after Robert J Gove withdraws. Burnham has prior wins in Ward 1 and Winthrop and is connected with Chelsea figures. McKie commands Ward 1 and Chelsea supporters plus a solid two year record. Both acknowledge a very stiff fight ahead.

Boston Ward 1 Winthrop Hall Revere John Beck Chelsea Beck Burnham Willard East Boston McKie Winthrop and

Taft Nominated. Chelsea Record Reports Surprise Acceptance

Mr Taft was informed of his nomination and expressed surprise before recovering to accept in a lengthy speech. The Chelsea Record notes his public response and the surprising yet compliant decision.

Chelsea Record Taft

Conry and Murley Clash in East Boston Politics

The coming contest between Conry and Murley could decide Conry's standing in East Boston. Observers say a Murley victory would push Conry to leave Ward 1 real estate and move to Ward 11 to align with the party's established elements.

Conry Murley East Boston Ward 1 Ward 11 Noddle Island

Miss Katharine Fonesca's daring Winthrop swims

Winthrop resident Miss Katharine Fonesca swam the Crest to the opposite end unassisted and did not stop, a feat said to be unmatched by any local girl. Earlier she swam to the dolphin and back, about three quarters of a mile from shore. The Pilgrim notes local reaction and a broader political context in the district.

Katharine Fonesca Reddy Street Winthrop

Kellermann Completes Five Mile Lynn Channel Swim In Storm

Miss Annette Kellermann, world champion swimmer, crossed Lynn channel from Bass Point to Revere Beach in two hours and five minutes amid heavy rain and gale. She was aided by James R. Sullivan and Captain Samuel Mahoney. the effort was a trial swim toward a forthcoming record attempt.

Annette Kellermann Lynn Channel Bass Point Revere Beach James R. Sullivan Samuel Mahoney Miss Kellermann Mahoney

Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Catalog

Property transfers listed include Joseph S. Russo to Raffaele Nap pa at Main and Vernon streets for $1. Edgar F. Power to Charles S. Winnie and wife on Pleasant street for $1. Harry L. Pitkin to Carl A. Helgelschwerdt on Tappan street for $1. Harry M. Wilshire to Grace R. Gillespie on Wilshire street for $1. The record notes multiple single dollar considerations.

Joseph.s. Russo Raffaele Nappa Main Vernon Edgar F. Power Charles S. Winnie Pleasant Harry L. Pitkin Carl A. Helgelschwerdt Tappan Street Harry M. Wilshire Grace R. Gillespie Wilshire

Senator Monahan Uses Family Photo in Campaign Card

Charlestown candidate for Congress in the ninth district, Senator Monahan, becomes the first politician in the area to use a family photograph on political material. The card shows him with his wife and four children, as noted by East Boston Argus Advocate. He plans to stump for Taft in the Midwest, citing two reasons including participating in the fray.

Monahan Charlestown Boston Argus-Advocate Roosevelt Taft Middle West

Winthrop Hotel notes and Crest Hall events

Mr. Frank McCormack at Crest Hall wins first prize with motorboat Affinity in Winthrop Yacht Club race amid storm. Dorothea Dix Home children perform. Hayden Trio and Mrs Marion Bruce entertain Crest Hall guests. New arrivals list numerous guests. weekly whist parties and lectures featured. extensive guest register and social calendar noted.

Frank McCormack Crest Hall Affinity Winthrop Yacht Club McCormack Eben Hutchinson Dorothea Dix Boston Carney Luke M. Gardner Baby” Hipwell Clara Schultz Katherine McGregor Edna Schultz Blanche Winter Vira Morrison Grace Croucher

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