Massachusetts Democrats endorse Olney for national convention
The Massachusetts Democracy held a calm, orderly convention approving Richard Olney as the state’s presidential candidate and instructing delegates to unite behind him at St. Louis. The result, a strong unit of support, signals solid party loyalty and questions about the national party’s ethics versus local will. A separate Utah Smoot case looms as a moral and political test for Roosevelt era politics.
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Boston Hums With City News And Civic Life
Observant Citizen notes praise for Commissioner Adams reappointment from patrolmen and discusses proposals for Bartlett statue unveiling near Port Hudson site. Reports on church census letters urging regular services, dangerous smoke from Washington street bridge, and nutrition experiments at Sheffield School with Chittenden squad. Also covers Boston weather, upcoming park and seashore trips, Saratoga Street Church reception, and Dorchester Lower Mills K of C dance planned tonight.
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The Woman Arrives as Voice in Modern World
A column contrasts historic views of women with modern American change as the civilized woman gains choice in marriage. It notes the shift from women as bought or forced to marry toward women asserting preference, while also observing cases of women courting titles abroad. Later items mention Myra E. Wilson's ring, clerk Joseph Willard, the Glenholm sighting, and Leo Logan returning from the Philippines.
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Examiner Mead Under Fire In Page Murder Hearing
The examination before Judge Luce in the Page murder case shows Medical Examiner Mead fully sustaining criticisms of his conduct. He admits delaying examination by 15 hours and describing only casual wounds seen at first glance, denying the phrase clear case of death by own action. The hearing’s outcome awaits the court’s ruling on probable cause for Tucker.
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The Smoot Case Dragged On Past Election Time
The Smoot case will drag on beyond the election, with legal proceedings extending into afterwards.
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
When I first knew her her hair was black. I left for a year and returned to find blond tresses. Since then the blond has deepened to Titian red in a short, playful observational column.
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Great chance for readers to win theatre tickets
Readers are invited to name by trait the 12 posters listed in next Sunday's Post for a chance to win two tickets to a Boston theatre of their choice. The offer emphasizes a reader interaction prize tied to local arts venues and schedule.
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Miss Edna Earle to Study Sierra Nevada Recuperation
Miss Edna Earle of Brooklyn plans a year in the Sierra Nevada to study living conditions of recuperating people. She will publish a book and carries a portable shack starting this spring.
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Turning Point Dreams On The Stage For Kitty
A 16 year old girl named Kitty wins a local contest to debut on the stage. She rides a surge of hope as she enters a shabby theatre, eager to prove her talent under challenging backstage conditions. The scene depicts her nerves, the rough dressing rooms, and the old building’s dim corridors.
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Jane Eyre Shares Election Observations in Post Feature
Jane Eyre enjoys the lively political scene and recounts what she heard and saw in a vivid voice. Her story appears as a feature in the upcoming Sunday edition of the Post.
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Immigrants on the Canopic Arrive From Naples
The White Star Mner Canopic arrived yesterday from Naples with 1763 passengers. About 200 detainees await immigration processing. they are expected to be released before Saxonia’s arrival. Captain Enoch Maddox cited fogs and heavy gales for a tempestuous voyage. Beachmont hosts a remarkable woman whose bravery may draw Andrew Carnegie’s attention, as teased by the Sunday Post.
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Bicycle Railroad Extension Bill Advances in Legislature
Moody Boynton's bicycle railroad gains new life as the street railways committee reports a bill by a 5 to 7 vote to revive and extend the Boston Quincy and Fall River Bicycle Railroad Company. Twenty miles must be built by December 31, 1905. Also a dramatic tale from Jane Eyre to be told in next Sunday's Post about a life that astonished a woman and moved readers.
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