Reed Dies at 63 A National Loss to Public Life
The nation mourns the death of Thomas B Reed at 63, a towering Republican figure who shaped House policy during six years as Speaker. His blend of intellect and humor, plus influence across factions, left a lasting mark on national legislation. Even in retirement he remained a formidable presence and author of notable work, including a tariff study in the North American Review.
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Republic
Thomas B. Reed
Webster
Sherman
Blaine
National
House of Representatives
United States
Reed
North American Review
Congress
Subways and Labor Vote Weigh in Balance of Public Opinion
The editorial argues workingmen must share in construction profits from the subway while acknowledging labor needs. It suggests that if England’s industrial mood spreads to the United States, the $4,000,000 labor wage from subway work would be a blessing. Voters should consider these factors and ensure a large, authoritative turnout.
Duane Seen as Best Choice for Street Commissioner
The long service of John H. Duane as street commissioner is cited as proof of his competence and nonpartisan fairness. Supporters argue for restoring him to office, noting his trusted record and the value of his municipal experience to the Board of Street Commissioners.
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John H. Duane
Duane
Board of Street Commissioners
Publicity for Trusts and Its Limits
The Little field trust bill offers publicity of trusts finances and operations but little practical relief. Thomas B. Reed warned that mere cost sheets fail to empower outsiders or stockholders. The core aim of trust regulation is to break monopolies and curb oppression of competitors and consumers.
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Littlefield Trust
Thomas B. Reed
The
North American Review
Free Government
Clapp doubles as host for Middlesex lawyers dinner
A lengthy account praises Secretary Clapp for coordinating a large Middlesex county lawyers dinner, noting his tireless, quiet efficiency and the effort to assemble 20 judges and 150 leading lawyers. The piece also touches on social observations of the legal community and mentions various figures and events from city life.
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Clapp
Middlesex County
Hamilton
The Coal Situation In Boston During Winter
The piece reports a Boston coal famine as winter arrives with strikes halting Pennsylvania mines. Despite large imports at the port, a storm slows deliveries and suffering spreads beyond the poor. The Mayor's relief committee will direct efforts to prevent distress in affected neighborhoods.
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Boston
Pennsylvania
Subway Referendum Urged by Post on Eve of Vote
The Boston Post urges a large referendum turnout on the subway issue. It argues the question is nonpartisan and impacts public interest, despite labor unions and commercial groups voicing opposition. Edward A. Filene backs inclusion of a labor clause but stresses independent voter judgment.
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Post
Boston
Edward A. Filene
Weather twists Dorchester snow storm shivers Sabbath plans
Observant Citizen notes a brisk snow storm instead of fair warm weather. Snow blankets the area, aiding sleighing while challenging coal shortages. A Dorchester car vent freeze caused a snowfall inside as a passenger sheltered with an umbrella. Mrs M J McFadden travels to Mt Bedford to recover from a cold contracted during Harvard Yale football viewing. The Hyacinth Whist Club plans its second annual whist and dancing party in Bloomfield Hall on Thursday evening Dec 11 with a 50 member base and active committee. Robert P Clapp cites a legal brief displayed at a dinner featuring Chief Justice Holmes, now on the US Supreme Court bench.
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Tremont Street
West Street
Mt. Bedford
New Haven
Hyacinth Whist Club
Dorchester
Bloomfield Hall
Messrs
William B. Curran
Louis Walsh
William Edmonds
Thomas J. Lawler
John Leonard, Jr
Anna Murray
Nellie Dannahy
Julia McCarthy
Bith
Robert P. Clapp
Middlesex Bar Association
Holmes
United States Supreme Bench
Justice Holmes
Millionaire Clark offers prize to first son born in family
Senator William A Clark of Montana, a millionaire, once offered a $1,000,000 prize to the first son born into any of his sons or daughters. A son arrived at the home of his daughter in law and will receive the prize. The baby will be named Bill after his grandfather, Billy Clark.
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William A. Clark
Montana
Senator Clark
William A. Clark, Jr
Bill
Billy Clark
Willie
Greene
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
What Would You Do if You Had One Million Dollars
Boston readers submit humorous replies to a contest closing December 10, 1902 at noon. The column lists colorful entries from youngsters and adults, names and towns, with ideas ranging from charity and libraries to whimsical purchases and public service.
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the Post
Boston
Mass
Stealthy Steve Seeks France Amid Deadly Diamonds
Stealthy Steve pursues the $4,000,000 diamond theft by tracing Duke de Dummychamp’s record in France after surviving shipboard perils. He battles pirates, escapes a powder explosion, reaches Paris, duels a French count, then sails toward New York to thwart Genevieve Bond’s marriage plan, only to face a race against time as the Soapsudsia nears New York.
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Steve
Phineas Bond
John Jimson
France
Paris
Havre
New York
Sangfroid
Whs
Stealthy Steve Faces Fate In Pirate Ship Plot
In a tavern scene Stealthy Steve laments his impotence to stop a wedding between Genevieve Bond and Duke de Dummychamp. He proclaims a plan using his six eyes to foil fate and seize victory aboard a ship as the crew stoke the furnaces for steam.
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Steve
Genevieve Bond
Duke de Dummychamp
Ellis Girls Cat Lovers and a Skunk Incident
In a vivid memory three Ellis sisters adore many cats, hosting a yard full of felines that even fill chairs at meals. A skunk incident during Thanksgiving week ruined Dell and Ethel’s outfits, while Papa Ellis muttered a strong ejaculatory prayer. Dell now shows modest humane interest, with the narrator and twins favored.
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Ellis Yard
Papa Ellis
Dell
Ethel
Theodora
Ittie
Kittie
Myself
Bittie Kittie
Letter to the Editor on the coal strike and labor capital balance
The writer argues the coal strike reveals flaws in the industrial system, urging equitable distribution and full employment. He condemns capital for setting prices and labor for restricting work, proposing a system where production and distribution meet everyone’s needs and harmony between labor and capital.
Protest against Washington street subway bill urged
James Keegan writes to warn readers to vote against the Washington street subway bill. He argues it would burden workers with long hours and low pay, bar non residents, and blacklist conductors or motormen on vague accusations. He recalls seeing paid laborers near Beacon Street related to conduit work for the Elevated road.
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Sir
Washington Street
Beacon Street
Coolidge Corner
Reservoir
State House
James Keegan
In Defence of the P. S. A.
Annie T. Steinauer defends the Public School Association as a nonpartisan union for improved public schools and supports the best man or woman as candidates, clarifying it is not affiliated with the Independent Women Voters and stressing independence from creeds.
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Public School Association
Independent Women
Annie T. Steinauer
Wellesley Girls to Hear Ritchey on Sky Photographs From New Worlds
Professor G W Ritchey of the University of Chicago will lecture at Wellesley College on astronomical photography and recent advances. He describes photographs showing stars far fainter than visible, nebulas and lunar features, and discusses plans for a telescope at Yerkes Observatory to capture 50 times dimmer stars.
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G. W. Ritchey
University of Chicago
Boston
Wellesley College
Williams Bay
Wis
Yerkes Observatory
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Clavius
PLAN ZION DAY CELEBRATION AT SALEM STREET
At a Sons of Zion meeting in the Civic Service House 112 Salem street officers were elected for the Zion Day event to be held Sunday Dec 28. A Hurwitz was named president and Nathan I White vice president with Henry Kneller as secretary and George Goldberg treasurer. An executive board includes D Barron W Epstein B Goodrich S Greenberg G Goldberg A Hurwitz H Kneller N B Levine B Lipsky A Michaels L Mitnick D Rafeld C Shapiro N Silbert N I White.
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Civic Service House
Salem Street
A. Hurwitz
Nathan I. White
Henry Kneller
George Goldberg
D. Barron
W. Epstein
B. Goodrich
S. Greenberg
G. Goldberg
H. Kneller
N. B. Levine
B. Lipsky
A. Michaels
L. Mitnick
D. Rafeld
C. Shapiro
N. Silbert
N. I. White
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