Roosevelt Praises Perkins Denunciation of Republican Bosses
The article notes Colonel Roosevelt endorsing George W. Perkins and Colby for challenging the Republican executive committee and snubbing Chairman Willcox amid suspected Progressive leanings. It contrasts Roosevelt’s current stance with his past push for Old Guard victory, and comments on Mr Hughes’ hindsight regarding Wilson’s policies.
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Compliment and Criticism of Boston Street Rails
Cleveland’s street rail commissioner praises Boston cars for speed cleanliness and courteous crews while criticizing the surface rolling stock as poor and needing scrapping He notes Park Street loop delays from small slow cars and acknowledges past improvements but says the system is not perfect yet remains a pioneer in transit development.
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Investigator Finds Value in Long-Term Recommendations
The quoted passage notes that the investigator would carry away useful suggestions and that further insights would emerge with time. It suggests continued merit in the recommendations, implying enduring value across a decade.
Veto in sight on Burnett immigration bill
The House passed the Burnett immigration bill in line with the Senate. It goes to President Wilson who may veto over the literacy test. The editorial urges a veto, noting Wilson already opposed it and three presidents have vetoed this education based eligibility test.
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United States gains sovereignty over Danish West Indies
Our Islands: The sovereignty of the Danish West Indies passes to the United States today after ratifications exchange in Washington. The price of 25 million dollars remains to be paid. The new possession prompts questions on naval station needs and trade relations with the continent.
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Thomas Mott Osborne to Investigate Prison Ship Conditions
Thomas Mott Osborne known as Tom Brown will aboard the prison ship Southern at Portsmouth navy yard as a naval prisoner to study discipline and treatment of inmates. He has visited before and openly criticized the ship’s handling, but his identity is widely known among ship authorities, risking prearranged access.
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Diet and Appetite in New York Police Diet Squad
A 12 member NYPD diet squad on 25 cents a day show weight gain after a week of controlled feeding. The piece argues compulsory feeding may prove fattening only while restricted and questions long term adherence and appeal compared with satisfying appetite.
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New York
Vanished Islands Revisited by Gladdened Voyagers
We speak of discovering islands again in distant seas beyond human paths. The eager voyagers recall grass grown isles with palm trees by shore as they seek the fairy lands lost in yester year. Their morning cheer and sun bright skies accompany the quest for vanished places.
Sphinx Says on Dairy Stocks and a Bull Calf Deal
A letter from the Sphinx column comments on dairy cattle choices with a $25 bull calf offer and milk yield claims. Vermonter solicits guidance while the narrator humorously recalls a violent temperamental bull named Percy and a near-miss escape in a green apple tree.
Mothers Club push to cut high school party spending
The Waltham Mothers' Club and Waltham Woman's Club urge the school committee to curb party and dance expenditures. Mrs Harrell chairs the welfare committee and leads the petition effort as members sign for change.
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Monte Carlo Casino: Vast Wagering Empire and Its Schemes
The Monaco casino dominates global gambling with a 49 year renewal and rising tribute payments. A Yorksh ire mechanic Jaggers nearly broke the house by tracking wheel patterns but lost 200 000 after the wheels were modified. Monaco locals profit from tourism and exemption from taxes while shareholders gain vast dividends.
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Weather myths and civic notices from Boston’s winter column
An Observant Citizen column recalls past weather patterns and share anecdotes about local unions, a park purchase near Bowdoin, sassafras trees in Berlin, and civic matters. It notes Boston officials, a 25th wedding anniversary trip, dead signs removal efforts, and calendar quirks while describing a moved bulletin board at South Station.
How to prove a Cambridge marriage and cross state laws
Reader asks how to obtain proof of marriage in Cambridge City Hall and clergy records. The column notes legal rules: Vermont bans remarriage within three years after a divorce. Massachusetts bans remarriage for two years after decree. If a party married in Vermont to dodge Massachusetts law, the marriage may be invalid there.
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The Wrong Letter
A man receives a large check from his father and plans to share the news with Alice. The plot follows a mistaken letter mix up and a late night errand as Alice hunts for the father's letter while a storm rages outside. The tension centers on locating the crucial note before dawn and the father’s impending arrival.
Slim meals and self cure in Mason quip
A humorous poem quotes a doctor urging restraint at the table. The speaker parodies medical advice, claiming excess eating worsens illness while doctors profit from guessing. The quip ends with a Wildean critique of modern medicine and self care.
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Night Ride With Unseen Letter Ends In Confusion
A cautious woman travels at night to deliver a note but encounters a rowdy truck and rain. She returns with George after a tense drive, only to learn the letter is from her mother via the Cameron office, not her intended recipient.
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Webster's rise after Dartmouth College Case boosted law career
At Exeter Academy the future orator excelled in all but declamations. After teaching, he studied law. The Dartmouth College Case made him a national figure. A leading attorney doubted any argument for Dartmouth, yet Webster won and was upheld by the Supreme Court becoming a prominent attorney.
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Boston January climate records quoted for cold and warmth
The excerpt lists historic January temperatures in Boston with eight records of 0 to 4 below and above zero across years 1875 1882 1887 1903 1909 and notes a warmest January 60 degrees in 1915. It also mentions precipitation in 1907 1910 1912 and 1915.
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