National figure William L. Douglas shapes post strike era
The Fall River strike settlement draws nationwide attention with Governor William L. Douglas at the center of political speculation. His rapid rise from Massachusetts authority to national prominence is noted as a potential leadership turning point for the Democratic Party.
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Fall River
Atlantic
Pacific
William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
United States
Hoar Memorial Eulogy by Henry Cabot Lodge
The Massachusetts Senate and House heard Henry Cabot Lodge’s eulogy for George Frisbie Hoar. Lodge praised Hoar’s integrity patriotism and intellect, calling him a last exemplar of the old public service school and urging reading his tribute to guide future admiration.
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George Frisbie Hoar
Commonwealth
Senate
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Hoar
Senator Lodge
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Legislation Proposes 30 Lashes for Husband Beating Wife
A bill before the Legislature would impose thirty lashes on a man who strikes his wife. The punishment requires vigorous administration with a whip of suitable length and would be carried out privately.
Debate on Private Punishment for Wife Beating
An editorial argues for private whipping of wife beaters as a remedy, noting few cases locally and contrasting with national proposals. It warns of potential retaliation against abusive husbands and questions applying lashes to women who assault their spouses.
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Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Delaware
Mormon Sutherland Denies Danite Ties in Utah Senate Battle
A report claimed Sutherland is a Mormon and Danite kin. he writes to the New York World denying the charge and clarifying his wife's Lee surname. The piece argues the Utah church must honor a GOP pact to seat one Mormon and one Gentile, linking Smoot to the deal and polygamy.
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Sutherland
Kearns
United States
Utah
John D. Lee
New York World
Lee
Smoot
Mormon Church
Republican Party
Disraeli Novel Unpublished Work to Be Published
The Sunday Post will publish in full a posthumous Disraeli novel by Benjamin Disraeli Lord Beaconsfield left unfinished at his death. The first instalment appears next Sunday with strong political portraits including Gladstone. The work has both historical and literary value and showcases the master mind.
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Benjamin Disraeli
Beaconsfield
Sunday Post
England
Gladstone
Disraeli
Smoke nuisance along steam roads prompts reader plea
A Somerville resident praises the Post editorial on smoke nuisance and urges a prohibition on cheap soft coal within city limits. He argues locomotives cause offensive odor and pollution while sun is blocked, calling for stronger law to protect residents along railroad lines.
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Post
Boston & Maine Railroad
Somerville
The Autobiography Of Nobody s Dog
An aged stray narrates five years since losing his master. He recalls near death from poisoning, declining vigor, and growing gentleness. He notes kindness from women and girls, distrust from men, and asks readers to spare and cheer nobody s dogs. The piece closes with a quip about a napkin and a Mackintosh.
John L Sullivan Temperance Lecture Sparks Review
Public remarks praise John L Sullivan for turning to temperance amid criticisms of whiskey. The piece jokes about his past, calls for anti liquor activism with Carrie Nation, and notes local reactions including references to Cape Cod Argus.
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John L. Sullivan
John
Carrie Nation
Carrie
Letter to the Editor Urges Saving Mary Rogers from Hanging
Max Henry Newman of Boston asks Governor Bell to prevent the execution of Mary Rogers, arguing capital punishment is cruel and barbarous and murder for murder does not correct wrong. He urges humane justice and hopes for clemency.
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Post
Mary Rogers
Governor Bell
Max Henry Newman
Davis Street
Boston
Reward Offered for Perfectly Contented Married Man
An advertisement from W. A. Woodbury of New York offers $1000 for evidence that a happily contented married man exists in Greater New York. The wager, with Joseph Kerr, lists conditions that a contented husband must disprove, including enjoyment of cocktails, home life without surprises, and truthfulness.
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New York
W. A. Woodbury
Fifth Ave
Joseph Kerr
Woodbury
Hosiery prices and styles from a vintage catalog
Prices and styles for half hose in various fibers including fancy cotton cashmere lisle and silk. Items listed with sizes and per-pair costs such as one dollar to one dollar fifty for pure thread silk and discounts like 8 for 50 cents. Some entries note fancy stripes and black silk stock.
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Carnate
Hats and Caps Offered at Low Spring Prices
Men's hats and caps in pearl, nutria and black priced 2.00 and 3.00. Includes seal driving caps, flank seal caps, Detroit shapes, cloth caps and auto caps. Black derby hats debut spring models at reasonable prices in Boston.
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Boston
Observant Citizen Feels Waters of City Happenings
A reader notes political chatter about Senator Callender as a possible mayoral candidate. An amusing theater observer admires a dual-glass lorgnette while a charity banquet hosts talk of school swimming. Local tales recount a Philippines veteran turned drum major, Valentines sales, and a haunted-house ghost twist with a black cat ending.
Longy Club Second Chamber Concert at Potter Hall
The Longy Club presented its second chamber concert of the season at Potter Hall with Mrs. R. J. Hall on saxophone and a string section led by K. Ondricek and A. Bak. A varied program included sextet works, Phinkaliane’s Lacroix Lento, Longy Legende for mixed winds and strings, Le Ass Serenade No. 12 for woodwinds, and a Mozart selection.
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Potter Hall
R. J. Hall
K. Ondricek
A. Bak
A. Gietzen
J. Keller
K. Keller
A. Rettberg
H. Schuecker
Phinkaliane
A. Caplet
Charter Revocation Sought for Preferred Mercantile Co
Supreme Court heard a full bench case urged by the attorney general seeking to revoke the Preferred Mercantile Company's charter. The suit alleges the instalment diamond contracts operate like a lottery by distributing property in numerical order, thus unlawful. The defense argues there is no element of chance and the business does not fall under lottery law.
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Supreme Court
Preferred Mercantile Company
Ghosts and a Dare at the Fitch Place
A KC L Club gathering dissolves into a ghost debate. Nelson swears haunted houses exist and bets Manning to explore the Fitch place alone at night, a decaying farm long shunned for rumors of spirits.
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K. C. L. Club
Nelson
Tommyrot
Manning
Fitch Place
Fitch
Debutante Season Illuminates Boston Society
Prominent Boston debutantes attend preludes and receptions at the Somerset and other city venues. Mrs Charles Head plans elegant gatherings for her daughters Miss Margaret and Miss Mary head as invitations go out for Miss Elisa Marie Wirth to wed Edwin Henry Fitler III at the Somerset on February 15. Social rounds include Mr and Mrs Adamowski returning from Philadelphia for an symphony rehearsal and the Florida exodus for several socialites.
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Margaret Head
Te Street
George Fred Williams
Elisa Marie Wirth
Edwin Henry Fitler
Philadelphia
Somerset
Miss Wirth
Mr. Fitler
Timothee Adamowski
Adamowski
Mary Sargent
Choim Lea
Brookline
Wheelo
New York
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Sargent
Irving Shaw
Davis Avenue
Shaw
Albert Hayden
Quincy
Charles Wells Hall
Francis Edgar Stanley
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