Massachusetts Legislature Silenced on Canada Trade, Ringmaster’s Whip Questioned
A Massachusetts legislative committee on federal relations blocks reciprocal trade talks with Canada, with critics alleging party machinery muzzles lawmakers. The piece argues the issue is vital for manufacturers, merchants, bankers, and workers, urging legislators to speak for constituents against party control.
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Massachusetts
Legislative Committee
Canada
New England
Ringmaster Lodge
State House
Tin vault scandal slams New York security firm
The Globe Security Company of New York collapses with minimal assets and liabilities under a million. courts reveal a fake vault of tin and paint used to mislead customers and extract funds, a sharp critique of high finance and its deceitful tricks.
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Globe Security Company of
New York
Mere Bagatelle
The District Conventions Urge Unanimous Delegates
The Massachusetts Democratic party seeks unity in selecting district delegates for St. Louis. While respecting Hearst supporters, the editorial argues for near unanimous individual opinions to match the solid state resolutions, noting that some diversity is natural but indifference is unhealthy. One district favors Olney among the fourteen.
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St. Louis
Massachusetts
Mr. Hearst
Olney
Suffolk County Expenses Bill Aimed at Boston Litigation Burden
Senator Clark reports a bill to require negligence damage suits be filed where plaintiffs live or where damage occurred, shifting costs away from Boston. At a hearing Mayor Collins cited a railway case in Essex County where expenses in Suffolk County reached about $3000, despite no local connection. The measure seeks to reduce Boston's tax burden but may not fully resolve the issue.
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Clark
Boston
Collins
Essex County
Suffolk County
Tharly
Radium Boom Hits Colorado and American Drive to Produce
As radium costs soar and European mines face bans, the United States moves to mass produce the element. The US Geological Survey offers guidance while private ventures form in Colorado to extract radium from uranium deposits with Denver laboratories handling purification. Radium commands about half a million dollars per ounce, suggesting potential bargains if US production expands.
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Bohemian
United States Geological Survey
State of
Colorado
Denver
United States
Festive Monkey Visit Sparks Cross-Sea Revelry
A quirky column blends notes of a sea crossing ape spectacle with local vignettes in Sandy Hook and city life. Readers are treated to quick sketches from public notices, political quips, and social happenings, all amid whimsical anecdotes and community letters.
Spring coats offered at sale prices
High grade sample coats including silk effects and black cloth styles were priced originally from 35 to 40. Now marked down to 21.50.
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Priestley
Yidia-Séas
Ghcei i Vetens Ea Alrs Ara
Darnley’s Despair Over Miss Lainsforth At The Play
Darnley is flunked by his chums and faces public embarrassment over courting Miss Lainsforth. He dwells on a hoped night at the theatre with boxes of candy and flowers as he laments his misfortune and the failed plan to see Prince Odo.
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Senator Lodge
J. B. Reynolds
Darnley
Miss Lainsforth
Odo
Carlton
Winners of the Post free theatre tickets
Carlton and Larry plan to use theatre tickets won in the Post contest for a night out. They draft a humorous note to Elsie explaining the situation, including a pretend illness of Carlton’s baby sister to excuse his absence and preserve cover.
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Larry
Darnley
Carlton
Mater
the Post
Laurence P. Darnley
Hst
Teddy
Chum
Miss Lainsforth
Elsie
Post
Heirs contest will of Peter Havey in Roslindale
Opposition to the allowance of Peter Havey’s will continues as heirs challenge the provision leaving all estate to his widow Henrietta. The six children from his first marriage allege undue influence and lack of mental soundness. Hearing resumes this morning.
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Peter Havey
Roslindale
Henrietta
Beautiful gown described for Mrs Thayer at debutante event
Mrs Nathaniel Thayer models a pale gray spring suit with a full gored skirt and square medallion lace trim. The bodice features a bloused front and tucked sleeves, complemented by a gray ostrich feather boa and chip straw hat with blue feathers. She wears a long pearl rope and a diamond clasp. THE DEBUTANTE.
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Nathaniel Thayer
Thayer
Multilingual marquisito reader and world travel curios
Marquisito described as an indefatigable reader of European and American literature, fluent in German French English and Chinese. Santos-Dumont hosts Paris dinner with ceiling suspensions and stilts. Mrs Burton Harrison comments on Russo Japanese War balance. Viereck credits Barton as first American student at a German university. Dr Dillon, polyglot journalist, speaks many languages. Mrs Mary Be Hart in St Louis arranging Alaska exhibit with fur fisheries forestry minerals and beds of native flowers.
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Marquisito
M. Santos-Dumont
Paris
Viereck
Germany
Benjamin Smith Barton
Philadelphia
Barton
Gottingen
E. J. Dillon
London Telegraph
Mary BE. Hart
Louisiana Pur
Club Women of Massachusetts Elect New Somerville Leader
Miss Blanche Bradford, a Somerville native and former English High School drawing teacher, is named president of the Coenonia Club of Somerville. She is a Morse and Latin High School graduate and Mas sachusetts Normal Art School alumna, charter member and former correspondence secretary. Other officers include Ethel Bowman, Edith Poole, Mrs. Guy H. Proctor, Edna E. Winship, and directors Martha Hale Anna West Bertha Kidder Mary Williams.
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Coenonia Club
Somerville
Miss Blanche
Bradford
Morse and Latin
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Heptorean Club of
Ethel Bowman
Edith Poole
Guy H. Proctor
Edna E. Winship
Webster Hayward
Martha Hale
Anna West
John P. Sylvester
Bertha Kidder
Mary Williams
Hampden Street Widening Bill Postponed a Year
In the Senate yesterday Senator How of Essex moved to refer the Hampden street widening bill to the next General Court. The measure, urged by the Mayor and approved by the cities committee, was postponed for one year.
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Hampden
How of
Essex
Senate
Boston
Hampden Street
General Court
Committee On Cities
His Busy Day Inaugurates a Decorated Sewer Pipe
A humorous note recalls a busy morning with an expensive decorative sewer pipe costing ten dollars. The speaker laments the heavy start to a day and questions the impact of such a purchase on a busy schedule.
Impossible Good Luck Frowsy Frank and the Beer Vat Tale
A jaunty exchange recalls a dubious brag about swimming in luxury and an astonished friend questioning if he ever fell into a beer vat. The odd anecdote captures street banter and humorous memory.
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Frank
Bill
Tim
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