Williams Applauds President at Baltimore Democratic Banquet
George Fred Williams, newly appointed minister to Greece, praised Woodrow Wilson as a master progressive at a Baltimore banquet for 200 prominent Democrats. He lauded the tariff and currency moves, endorsed Wilson policies on Japan and Mexico, and reflected on disappointments from past political allies.
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George Fred Williams
Greece
Wilson
Baltimore
Williams
Henry T. Schaefer
Frank Donohue
Thomas J. Boynton
James M. Curley
A. C. Drinkwater
Braintree
James 4. Watson
John ©. Coughlin
Far River
Williams Seid
Democracy versus the Demands of Direct Rule in Mexico
A speaker criticizes Democratic elites and touts direct democracy and direct primaries. He argues for mass sovereignty, accountability of the judiciary, and popular election of senators, claiming reforms move government closer to the people and away from minority privilege. He notes diplomacy and economic pressure as tools in Mexico policy.
Quincy Pastor Receives Unanimous Call to Boston Church
The Rev. A. M. Thompson, longtime pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Quincy, received a unanimous call to lead St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Shawmut Avenue and Concord Street in Boston. Acceptance is considered likely.
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Quincy
Boston
A. M. Thompson
United Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Shawmut Avenue
Concord Street
Mr. Thompson
Mathewson and Wilson Top in Control Says Analyst
An expert praises Christy Mathewson and Woodrow Wilson as having the best control of any two men in the country, highlighting their command and poised leadership.
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Christy Mathewson
Woodrow Wilson
Joe Rivers Shines as Top Mexican Fight Contender
Joe Rivers proves his grit as a standout Mexican fighter, delivering strong performances and drawing attention for his skill and potential in the ring.
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Joe Rivers
Michigan Wolverines’ strong Coach Yost era record
Michigan has won most games and lost only 10 of 105 conference tests since Hurry-Up Yost assumed leadership.
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Michigan
Yost
Wolverines
Taft Offers Weight Loss Advice and Monroe Doctrine Views
Former President Taft discusses dieting under medical supervision at his brother’s home, urging slow, scientific weight loss and warning against quacks. He then lectures on the Monroe Doctrine before the New York Peace Society, defending its role and warning against meddling in Latin American affairs while supporting restraint in Mexico.
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Henry W. Taft
West 48Th Street
Mr. Taft
Taft
New York Peace Society
Doringo
Mexico
Taft Urges Roosevelt to Confine Talks to Monroe Doctrine
Taft criticizes Roosevelt and argues the colonel should limit discussions in South America to the Monroe Doctrine. He says the United States must uphold Wilson on the Mexican situation and act as international trustees of prosperity and power.
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Mexico
United States
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
South America
Wilson
Fat Men Form Worcester Branch in City Meeting
Six thousand pounds of humanity in four officers and 17 members of the Boston Fat Men's Club formed a Worcester branch of the United States Fat Men's Club at the Bay State House. Fourteen thousand pounds of Worcester corpulence took the oath of allegiance to the fat men's organization.
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Worcester Club
Worcester
Boston
Fat Men's Club
United States
Bay State House
Rumor of Mellen Rewinning Boston & Maine Presidency
Banking circles discuss former New Haven President Charles S. Mellen potentially returning to lead the Boston & Maine after New Haven relinquishes control. Boston & Maine directors and stockholders say they have heard nothing definitive, while market observers note Mellen’s operating record and loyalty of staff could aid a rehabilitation plan.
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Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Road
Boston & Maine Road
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Mellen
New England
William B. Lawrence
Medford
Frederick ©. Dumaine
Concord
Post
James M. Prendergast
Mr. Mellen
Thompson, Towle & Co
Naw Haven
Lucius Tuttle
Times
Tuttle
Brockton Boxer Walter Ridge Beats Stanton in Eight Round Decision
In North Abington on December 11 Walter Ridge of Brockton defeated Johnny Stanton of South Boston after eight rounds at the local Social and Athletic Club. The crowd largely favored Stanton. In the semi final Maynard Briggs of North Abington recovered from a knock down to go eight rounds with Tom Goodman of Boston, Briggs winning the decision.
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North Abington
Walter Ridge
Brockton
Johnny Stanton
South Boston
Stanton
Maynard Briggs
Tom
Kia" Goodman
Boston
Briggs
New Haven stock plunges after dividend move
New Haven railroad shares fell to 6712 in Boston and 6738 in New York after the quarterly dividend was passed. The stock closed at 6838, down 378 from Wednesday’s close, with the high mark of 279 from years earlier. Officials and financiers call the dividend move prudent to restore earnings base, while governors and attorneys general urge cautious recovery and banking interests push for rate increases.
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Boston
New York
Boston Stock Exchange
McReynolds
Eugene N. Foss
William B. Lawrence
Boston & Maine
Wilson
Mc Reynolds
George von L. Meyer
New Haven Stockholders’ Committee
Robert Winsor
Maine Banks Hold Small New Haven Stock
Maine savarie banking officials report banks hold less than 3000 dollars par value of New York New Haven Hartford railroad stock. State Bank Commissioner Harry M. Smith says the holdings are too small to require a legality decision after the December dividend. The item also notes a separate mention of a full size pattern for a one piece yoke and sewing instructions in next Sunday's Post.
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Augusta
Savirie
Maine
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Harry M. Smith
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