Tafts May Be Modern Pilgrims To a Summer Capital
Indications point to a transfer of the summer capital from Long Island to Massachusetts under Taft. Reports from Augusta Georgia claim Taft will choose New England coast ancestors home as recreation ground. North shore summer colony buzzes over Taft family selecting a site near Boston area golf clubs Myopia Hunt and Essex Club near Manchester by the Sea.
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Long Island
Massachusetts
Taft
Wainscott
Horace D. Taft
Augusta
New Enggland Coast
North Shore
Myopia Hunt Club
Essex Club
Manchester-by-the- Sea
Taft Attacked by Hugo at Boston Employers Meeting
George B. Hugo president of the Employers' Association of Boston denounced trades unionism in an address at the People's Conference in Mt. Vernon Congregational Church. He called Taft's earlier remarks endorsing unions truckling politics.
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People’s Conference
Mt. Vernon Congregational Church
George B. Hugo
Employers’ Association of Boston
Taft
Peace Protest Marks Boston Vigil Against War
A Trinity Church peace service voiced Boston's stand against war and urged an international arbitration board to settle disputes. The gathering condemned Congressman Hobson for seeking war with Japan and Secretary Trueblood of the American Peace Society urged his removal from Congress.
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Trinity Church
Boston
International Board of Arbitration
Hobson
Japan
Benjamin Trueblood
American Peace Society
Congress
John H. Siiness
Rhode Island
International Court
Benjamin Fr. Trueblood
The
United States
Ex Captain Webber of Roxbury Fire Dept Dead
Charles H. Webber brother of the late Fire Chief Lewis P. Webber died last evening at his home 389 Dudley street Roxbury of heart trouble. He retired from the fire department October 31 1904 after commanding Ladder Company 3 Harrison avenue. Born in Roxbury sixty four years ago he served since 1881 and was promoted to lieutenant and later captain. After a fall from a Roxbury car in April 1904 he injured his foot leading to retirement six months later.
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Charles H. Webber
Lewis P. Webber
Roxbury
Dudley Street
Fire Department
Harrison Avenue
Sternburgs Success The Hustle Behind a Boston Clothier
Arthur Sternburg runs a busy Boston clothing shop where constant hustle and courteous treatment drive strong sales. He credits his staff and low expenses for favorable pricing and customer appeal, noting personal interest from all workers in the store’s success.
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Boston
Arthur Sternburg
Motora Silk Fabric Gains Quick Popularity and Quality Stamp
A new dress fabric Motora, a pure silk with rich finish and sheen, resembles Orient hand-woven silk and is advertised as all year wearable for costumes coats and wraps. It repels dust, offers chic finish, and carries a selvage stamp certifying quality for buyer protection.
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Motora
Orient
Conflicting Views on Child Labor and War Warned
A conference ends amid heated debate over child labor laws in Massachusetts with employers' and union leaders clashing. John Hinds defends unions while Hugo advocates broad restrictions. the dialogue touches justice, education, and state liability.
Fireproof Man Is Puzzle to Savants
Prescott F. Hall and Charles C. Batchelder recount the exploits of Foskett in Orange Massachusetts He placed hands inside a blazing lamp chimney held lit matches against his fingers and washed hands in alcohol with no injury The subject used rhythmic breaths and contorted posture to anesthetize himself and Hall speculates self induced hypnosis may reduce tissue shock The lamp stunt and match flames fascinate experts who note drafts dry skin and rapid recovery after the tests
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Prescott F. Hall
Charles C. Batchelder
Orange
Mass
Hall
Foskett
Post
Brimmer Street
Yoskett
James
Mr. Hall
Journal of Psychical Research
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Thomas Sullivan
J. E. Campbell
Thomas J. Moroney
Michael Sullivan
John O’brien
Thomas
Fields
A@ro
Corn Products Refining Co
New York
California
Express
Petts-Vogel CO
Washington ST
I. G. Moulton
Bulfinch St
Scotch Weaving Co
State Street
Washington Street
Bonnie
Bonnie Scotch Woolens
Mitchell
Ony
Bay State
Hugo
Webber
the Fire Department
Sternburg
Hinds
Central Labor Union
Employers’ Association
Mr. Hinds
Lyman School
Paine
Icc
Deenett
Jardiniere
Paine Furniture Co
Canal Street
North Station
Haymarket Square
Man
Gretchen
BRIAR
Errlich & Kopf
Court Street
Old Court House
New England
Ig Stores
Rodermenne Innre
Ceusinis
Sonia Cantaniaemices
Saat
Wed. Eve's
Essex St
Elm St
Cor. Hanover
Dorchester Ave
Columbus Ave
Rex. Crossi
Bow St
Somerville
Hyde Park Ave
Forest Hills
Green St
Jamaica Plain
Creamery
Thur
Coats
Hood
H. P. Hood & Sons
Charlestown
Chemical and Bacteriological Laboratory
Rutherford Avenue
Dairy Laboratory
Huntington Ave
Hoods Model Greamery
Beacon St
Tremont St
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