Blind Senator Gore Calls for Presidential Intervention
Senator T. P. Gore of Oklahoma told a Post reporter last night that in his judgment the only course is to call the hand of the President amid strained relations between President Roosevelt and both Congress factions. He spoke with emphasis on the need for executive action to ease the tension.
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T. P. Gore
United States
Oklahoma
Post
President Roosevelt
Congress
Senator Gore criticizes espionage claims in Boston visit
In Boston at the Parker House Senator Gore comments on tension between Congress and the President over alleged spying. He says mutual respect among branches is essential and denies protecting the guilty while noting possible inquiries to protect the innocent. He contrasts American and English parliamentary friction and calls for credible action.
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Secret Service Department
Boston
Parker House
Washington
Senate
Congress
England
Fine performance of The Messiah in Symphony Hall
The first annual Boston Handel and Haydn Society Messiah concert, led by Emil Mollenhauer with the Boston Festival Orchestra, featured soloists Mrs. Caroline Mihr-Hardy, Miss Adelaide Griggs, Mr. Glenn Hall, and Mr. Frank Croxton. The performance drew a large audience and earned praise for fresh singing and faithful interpretation of the Christmas staple.
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Boston Festival Orchestra
Emil Mollenhauer
Caroline Mihr-Hardy
Adelaide Griggs
Glenn Hall
Frank Croxton
J. W. Crowley
A. S. Wonson
Handel and Haydn Society
Mollenhauer
Boston
Handel
Scarlatti
Dog Hero Snip Fires House Then Battles Flames
Snip the bull terrier tipped an oil stove causing a four story blaze at 87 Mystic Street. The dog knocked over curtains, alerted Mrs. Edith Ferree, and roamed the burning rooms battling flames with scorched fur. Neighbors aided as flames were put out and Snip received a hero’s reception with meat and sweets.
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Snip
Mystic Street
Edith Ferree
Well Fight Says Mayor Wardwell on Cambridge Station Land
Mayor Wardwell urged the Boston Elevated to buy land for Cambridge stations not use street space. He rejected the road’s plans as vague impositions and vowed to fight after citizens’ meetings condemned the proposals.
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Boston
Cambridge
Wardwell
Irish Alliance With Germans Suggested By A O H Leader
Matthew Cummings head of the Ancient Order of Hibernians urged an international Irish convention on Parliamentary agitation and proposed closer ties with German speakers in the United States. He plans to visit Ireland next year to study conditions and to attend the order’s parent body meeting abroad. He cited shared grievances with Germany and warned England’s dangers, urging Irish readiness and a German alliance in America.
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Matthew Cummings
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Society
Canal Street
Cummings
Order
America
Meaghers
Patrick Colbert
England
House of Commons
Lord Roberts
Ags Parnell
Xmas Gifts Highlight MacDonnell's Tremont Temple
A busy week at MacDonnell's Tremont Temple features throngs of contented shoppers. Clerks aid customers in choosing gifts as the store outfits windows with small but dainty novelties and practical items. Holiday motto cards catch the eye and the store promotes itself as a daily bargain destination.
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MacDonnell
Tremont Temple
MacDonnell’s
Old Henry Pipp Model Aided by Boston Photographer Charity
The elderly Henry Bousin known as Old Henry and linked to Gibson's Mr. Pipp was saved from Tewksbury State Home by Back Bay photographer Henry Haverlock Pierce who seeks funds for a home. Bousin, once wealthy, lives at People’s Palace, cannot work, and his health worsens while he relies on artists and charity. Pierce has pledged 25 dollars to start a collection to aid the aging model who claims a sea and church encounter with Gibson and a role in the Pipp pictures. He says he saved 1700 dollars, married a younger woman, and after a hospital accident his finances and marriage collapsed, leaving him penniless and dependent on aid.
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Pierce
New York
Gibson
Pipp
Henry Bousin
Boston
Henry
Harriman Struck by Bilious Attack at Home
E H Harriman was unable to travel to Arden over the weekend and remains at his Fifth Avenue residence recovering from a bilious attack. Dr William G Lile said the illness was severe but not serious and Harriman plans to visit Arden to spend Christmas holidays.
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Arden
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. PAZO Ointment priced at 50 cents.
William Hanrahan Buried With Military Honors
William Hanrahan, a Span ish War and Boxer uprising veteran, received military honors at a funeral in South Boston. The Department of Massachusetts United Spanish War Veterans covered expenses as a large South Boston camp attended in uniform. Father Murphy, a Spanish War veteran and church chaplain, officiated. Interment followed at Mt. Hope in the Spanish War Veterans lot.
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William Hanrahan
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
South Boston
Department of Massachusetts
United Spanish War Veterans
Father Murphy
Ninth Massachusetts
Mt. Hope
Still Considering Suit Against Pulitzer
In Baltimore Attorney General Bonaparte said in a home interview that the President urged suit against Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World remains under decision with no definite line of action agreed upon.
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Pulitzer
Baltimore
Bonaparte
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Weak Weary Watery Eyes Welcome Marine Eye Remedy
A historical note introduces Marine Eye Remedy as an eye treatment. The short piece frames it as a welcoming solution for weak weary watery eyes, suggesting hopeful relief from discomfort.
Robbed of Thousands By Pacific Coast Railway Theft
Western Union investigation on the Pacific coast reveals an organized theft scheme among railroad operators. Thousands of customers reportedly robbed of hundreds of thousands as over 60 percent of messages at certain railroad offices were not transmitted and records destroyed. Warrants issued for several Washington state operators, with at least one confession reported.
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Ore
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pacific Coast
Telegraph Company
Washington
CAS CARETS Advertisement Snack Box Claim
An old style ad urges consumers to keep a box of CAS CARETS for nightly use to aid digestion and relieve stomach upset. The copy promotes ease of use and regularity with a few repetitive phrases and misspellings. It emphasizes taking CAS CARETS before bed and describes benefits in casual, promotional language.
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Nature
Mrs Gardner tale inspires new book character link
In a new book by Mrs H A Mitchell Keay titled I and My True Love readers claim Mrs Planter of Moor way Court is based on Mrs Gardner. The plot threads Eben Gregory the Governor of Massachusetts and Christina the heroine note remarks about age wealth and Boston hints.
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Gardner
Boston
Christina
Panama Canal Completion Predicted In Six Years
F G Kueh Nie, Panama railroad wrecking foreman on vacation in Los Angeles, says the canal will be completed in six years. He cites engineering progress and anticipated construction milestones amid a tour with his family.
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Los Angeles
F. G. Kuehnie
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