Boston West The Independent Democratic Paper of New England
Advertises daily publication details for the Boston West The Independent Democratic Paper of New England dated August 81 1910. Includes pricing for subscriptions, offices, and payment instructions. Mentions Post Publishing Company in Boston and editor publisher B A Grozier.
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Duty of registering voters in Boston urged before Friday
A civic appeal urges every Boston citizen to check name inclusion on the police list of voters and register before Friday. It warns that without registration one cannot vote in primaries or elections and emphasizes the duty to participate in shaping political decisions.
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Boston
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the Times
The Cattle Show Opens Seasonal Fair in Massachusetts
Lovers of old New England life celebrate the cattle show and agricultural fair as a social beacon in rural Massachusetts. The Barnstable exhibition signals the season, with prize livestock, vegetables, quilts, and a steadfast agricultural core despite changing midway attractions.
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New England
Massachusetts
Barnstable
Smuggling Critics Warn Tourists at New York Port
A historical echo argues that wealthy travelers risk punishment at New York’s port for undeclared valuables. The piece notes pearl necklaces and luxury goods trigger enforcement, while some smugglers profiting from protectionist policy reveal a moral bias toward duty and tariff benefits.
Opening Season for Politics in Vermont and Maine
The piece notes an oncoming election in Vermont on Tuesday and in Maine the following Monday. It argues the outcomes will reflect national trends, influence House seats, and affect the United States Senate, emphasizing the political weight of these New England states despite trends elsewhere.
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Vermont
Maine
United States
New England
New England Sentiments Shape National Outlook
In discussing immigration variance, the passage notes that the old New England States may reflect inherited sentiment. It suggests this could have little effect in a widened national scope or could indicate a direction for popular will.
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New England
Reopen Hearing on Boston & Eastern Certificate
The Railroad Commission may reopen the hearing on the Boston and Eastern certificate of exigency. Attorney Charles S. Baxter urged the commission to allow reconsideration, noting public demand for further action. He argued the board should correct an August 22 decision that hindered a railroad project benefiting Boston and the north shore citizens.
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Railroad Commission
Boston & Eastern
Charles S. Baxter
Boston
North Shore
Commission
Taft's Fight Splits Kansas Republicans Over Roosevelt
The Kansas Republican council is torn by insurgents led by Senator Bristow who denounce Congress and the President. A proposed resolution greets Theodore Roosevelt as champion of human rights and signals a possible clash with Taft's administration.
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Far West
Republican Council of
Kansas
Bristow
Republicans
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
On Trial In Boston Over New Telephone Charge Scheme
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company adopts the state commission’s proposed charge plan on a trial basis. It notes uncertainty about outcomes and precedents, stressing the public’s interest in better service and fair rates. Both sides can seek modifications if dissatisfied, with the test to show improved service and favorable rates.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
State Highway Commission
Greater
Boston
Roosevelt Criticism of Supreme Court Sparks Limited Support
The article notes Roosevelt’s sharp criticism of Knight sugar trust and New York bakeshop rulings, arguing the public will not rally to abolish the court and urging focus on workable issues rather than sweeping changes to the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Roosevelt
Knight Sugar Trust
New York Bakeshop
Supreme Court
Peete Oe Jn
Passion Play Photographs Show Pontius Pilate in Conflict
The Boston Post presents official photographs from the 1910 Passion Play at Oberammergau. In a first scene Pilate defends Roman law as Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin press charges, questioning Jesus and debating sedition and Messiah claims. The dialogue highlights Pilate’s reluctance to sentence and the delaying court process.
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Boston Post
Oberammergau
Jesus
Caiaphas
Cesar
Pilate
Retired Pugilist Echoes On The Common Verse
A fragmented verse laments on the Common praising it as a free breeze filled space. The speaker references Newton Newkirk and a lost mate, invoking childhood images of birds squirrels horses and girls. The piece ends with a fading boast of retirement.
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Prince
Crow
Uncle Robert's politics and a humorous letter mischief
A chatty snippet details Uncle Robert’s defiant stance on politics and money, amid family quips about newspapers. The piece turns to a Boston Past note on Miss Morecroft, debating whether she is “one of the 12 others” in a swimming incident and pokes fun at newsroom hierarchies.
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Rim
Robert
Calais
Boston
Miss Morecroft
Sarah Bellum
Stella the Stenog
Post
Your feet are for walking not kicking your head
A short saying contrasts walking feet with thinking head, asserting movement warmth over pain. It presents a compact moral about using body and mind wisely, expressing emphasis on constructive action and thoughtful reflection.
Earthquake Shakes Lake Sunapee Area in New Hampshire
An earth shock at about 2 30 a m lasting three seconds rattled dishes and shook the Lake Sunapee region in Newport New Hampshire causing minor alarm among residents. A loud thunder like noise accompanied the tremor and authorities report no damage.
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Newport
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New Hampshire
Lake Synapee
Turtle weighs forty pounds after fishing mishap
The Observant Citizen notes a 40 pound turtle snagged while fishing at Highland Lake before escaping. West Roxbury Court sets a $3 fee to play solf in Franklin Park Sunday. Dr Timothy J. Reardon returns Sept 1 from six weeks in Europe, mostly Vienna, and Brookline hosts garden open days Sept 3 1 to 6 pm and Sept 4 all day. A brookline tale recounts a fogbound voyage with the steamer Parisian and a miraculous dory pass under a sailing ship. Captain Joe Stark at Newfound Lake NH, 97, speaks of Manitou choosing the spot for his last days. A Back Bay man doubts oiling suburban streets.
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Timothy J. Reardon
Commonwealth Avenue
Europe
Vienna
Allan Line
Nova Scotia
Sul
Joe Stark
Newfound Lake
New Hampshire
Ife
Earth
Fate and duel in desert frontiers from Mason vignette
A lyrical dialogue contrasts the East and West as they face a looming foe. The Oriental and Occidental vow courage, recalling fate and inevitability as a deadly confrontation unfolds. The coroner ultimately handles the aftermath of a fateful clash.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Local Plunge and Beach News Span September Happenings
A gullish day on the street ends in slips on oiled pavement as a man avoids an oil bath by clutching a tennis racquet. Notable locals: James D. Henderson plans a September Montreal tour combining business with leisure. Joe Harris enjoys a beach bath before a stroll on the boulevard where a burglar takes his clothes. Alfred M. Gould Jr wins Nova Scotia Guide Association shooting title at Lakeside Park, Yar mouth. Miss Margaret Way touring Europe. Miss Fay to study music in Paris. William D. Eaton returns home from health improvement in Somerville. Winthrop Beach nets yield a young eight foot shark slain by a gaff. crowds gather to view the sea monster.
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Joseph Harris
Joe
Revere Beach
Mae
Alfred M. Gould, Jr
Malden
Quinan
N. S
Nova Scotia Guide Association
Lakeside Park
Yarmouth
N.S
Gould
Customs Men Must Walk or Pay Own Way
Messengers and inspectors in the United States customs service were surprised to learn that they may not charge car fares within the city while on duty. Both messengers and inspectors were previously reimbursed for traveling expenses, but new guidance requires them to walk or pay their own way.
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United States Customs Service
Tor Emerry
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