Revolt at St Petersburg as Unarmed Protest Is Met with Blood
Report from St Petersburg describes a mass protest against Prince Mirsky's liberal authority met by soldiers and Cossacks. Barricades rise as workers demand political rights alongside industrial reforms. Petrograd's Winter Palace reaction ends in deadly suppression. Louis terms it a riot.
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von Plehve
St. Petersburg
Sviatopolk- Mirsky
Zemstvos
Russia
Gopon
Prince Mirsky
Winter Palace
Louis
Case of General Miles Boomerang Amendment Backlash
The army appropriation bill amendment aiming to snub General Miles provokes ridicule for a split House vote of 202 to 50. Southern Democrats joined Republicans to target Miles over his war record, sparking calls to dismiss the measure as petty and harmful to the Democratic party. General Miles reportedly does not need the restricted privileges, and hopes rise that the Senate will reject the Foolish move.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Douglas
Miles
Senate
Republic
House
Jeff Davis
Massachusetts
South
Russell A. Alger
Senate Committee On
Revolutionary parallels from Russia and France reflect on power
An author compares Russia's autocracy with France's ancien regime, arguing the French revolution succeeded through resolute, uncompromising force. He notes Nicholas II's regime remains strong, but questions whether a united people's will can overcome merciless power and topple dynasties.
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Tuileries
Europe
Russia
Nicholas II
Louis of France
Father Gopon
Narva
Putiloff
Massachusetts Tariff Debate Critiques West Virginia Stance
A deputation argues against tariff revision, praising Massachusetts for resistance. Mr Gaines of West Virginia warns against change, claiming it would wreck Massachusetts's economic gains. The piece contrasts West Virginia rebates and leather industry with Massachusetts needs and industry interests.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Club
West Virginia
Gaines
Congress
Elkins
St Columbkill Staff Installs New Officers in Brighton
St Columbkille Degree Staff of Division 14 initiated many candidates in four degrees of the new ritual at Red Men's Hall Brighton. County President Dillon of Suffolk County installed the newly elected officers and spoke on order welfare. New officers include President John Murden and Vice President Daniel Tanner.
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Brighton
St. Columbkille
Dillon
Suffolk County
John Murden
Daniel Tanner
James EB. Murphy
John Callahan
Patrick Fitzgerald
John Hickey
Thomas Potter
Briasco and Bernardi Marry at Sacred Heart Church
Peter Briasco wed Vittoria Bernardi at Sacred Heart Church in the North End yesterday. A reception followed with over 200 guests. Joseph Bordweny served as master of ceremonies and entertainer H. T. F. Mackervey performed.
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Peter Briasco
Vittoria Bernardi
Sacred Heart Church
North End
Joseph Bordweny
H. T. F. Mackervey
A City of Poverty and Other Quips from Old Columns
A collage of satirical snippets and witticisms touching on tax assessors socialites and notable quips. Observations include New York millionaire lore Mrs Chadwick green money and a comic streetcar anecdote ending with a pun about hang straps.
Social Scene Highlights Return of Boston Debutante Season
Mr and Mrs Andre C Reggio host a dinner in the Empire red room with guests including Erdna Reggio Desmond FitzGerald and Reginald Bolles as Mr Reggio sets off on a Cuban cruise. A Brattle Hall subscription dance for the Social Union attracts prominent debutantes and patronesses. Invitations issued for Miss Aimee Sparks and Linwood Palmer Wright’s wedding reception. Mourning enters several households after recent deaths.
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Andre C. Reggio
Red Room
Empire
Commonwealth Avenue
Erdna Reggio
Nicholas Reggio
Desmond FitzGerald
Henry Sleeper
Reginald Bolles
Charles Sturgis
Fredericka Paine
Newport
Boston
George Oo. G. Coale
James B. Forsyth
Victoria
New York
Europe
Waldo Richards
Brookline
Franklin W. Hobbs
Upland Road
A. H. Clifford
Waverley Avenue
Newton
L. Loring Brooks
Catherine G. Brooks
Michigan
Lewis Sparks
Aimee Eloise Sparks
Linwood Palmer Wright
Peter C. Brooks
Deerfield Street
Tuileries
Bishop
Lawrence
Cunninghams
Langdon Shannon Davis
F. Blackstone Fay
Van
Admonition on Love and Choice in a 22 Year Old Suitor
A 22 year old man asks Miss Champagne if he should persist with a two year courtship given a rival in New York. The adviser urges clear demand for an immediate decision, warns of past affection and injury, and suggests pursuing other interests. Melrose is noted as the girl’s residence.
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Miss Champagne
New York
le Be de c
Rome
Mahomet
Dear Miss Champagne I Seek Guidance On a Sailor’s Love
A reader, 18, a Boston Post fan, writes about being a bluejacket with a steady woman who now suspects him of having many sweethearts. He asks Miss Champagne for advice on how to regain her affection and whether her view is fair.
Meeting House Hill notes mix of improvements and social events
The column reports on the Meeting House Hill Improvement Society securing a night car along Bowdoin Street, remarks on a unique Catholic Club minstrel show in Dorchester, and mentions of officials in new uniforms at a Plymouth fair. It also covers a Scollay square train incident, a mill rebuild at Revere Beach, a tunnel sighting in East Boston, and robins seen in Cambridge City Hall Park.
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Meeting House Hill
Bowdoin Street
William J. Paul
Dorchester
Thomas Foster
Revere Beach
New England
Cambridge
City Hall Park
Sailor's Sweetheart letter prompts reader reply
A reader signed A SAILOR'S FRIEND (A. M. K.) from Charlestown writes to defend sailors against criticism and urges Miss Champagne to publish a response. He notes many sailors are good men and urges consideration of individual conduct, suggesting marriage if the sailor proves a gentleman.
The Mirthful Misadventure of Jim and Poison Ivy
In a crowded elevated car an old friend recalls Jim who tried to help at a church festival by collecting autumn leaves. The haul turned to poison ivy causing a weeklong mess, legal immunity sought, and Jim’s embarrassment.
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Jim
Greenhorn
Dickens
Boy
Dudley
Lexington D A R. meeting speaker on Lexington revolt era
Observant Citizen Dr. F. 8. Piper of Lexington will address the Lexington Chapter D A R at its January meeting next Saturday at the regent's residence 47 Mt. Vernon street. Dr. Piper's subject is Lexington at the Time of the Revolution. Mrs Ulysses G Bigelow of New Dorchester is named vocal teacher at Stanstead Wesleyan College Stanstead Quebec. Commissioner of Public Buildings of Somerville Walter T Littlefield is taking a brief vacation in Washington. A Defiance Fire Association delegation from Gloucester attended Camp Ready Wakefield Fire Association ball and presented swordfish blades from Gloucester fisheries. A flock of pigeons is fed near the courthouse on pleasant days.
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Piper
Lexington
Regent
Mt. Vernon Street
Ulysses G. Bigelow
New Dorchester
Stanstead Wesleyan College
Stanstead
Quebec
Somerville
Walter T. Littlefield
Washington, D. C
Defiance Fire Association of
Gloucester
Wakefield Fire Association
Gloucester Fisheries
Winners list of cash prizes in Posts proverb contest
The Sunday Post details the cash prizes totaling $2000 for a proverb contest. The list names the capital prizes and 25 and 10 dollar awards with winners including H. H. White Roxbury John M. Downes Medford Elroy Heath Boston and others across Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire and Maine.
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Sunday Post
Capital Prizes
H. H. White
Valentine Street
Roxbury
John M. Downes
Elliot Street
Medford
The Correct Solutions List of Common Proverb Phrases
A compilation of familiar proverbs with numbers and occasional misprints. It includes lines about learning, unity, charity, prudence, courage, and common sense, though some entries are garbled or misnumbered.
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Stopford
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Plymouth
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St. Clare Court
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Hancock Street
Dorchester, Mass
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Proctor Street
South Framingham
Mine
D. M. Spence
Washington Street
Mass
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State Street
Grace F. Colcord
Humboldt Avenue
Rose O’brien
East Third Street
South Boston
Irving G. Hall
Summer Street
George F. Richan
South Station
Otis B. Oakman
South Braintree
H. D. Howie
Pearl Street
Edward D. Doyle
Saxton Street
George A. Warren
Frank L. Kelly
Ellis Street
Brockton
C. G. Howie
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Glen Road
Winchester
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Warren Street
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Court Street
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Porter Street
Maiden
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Addison Street
Chelsea
Sidney Stevens
Berlin
Ruth C. Bodwell
Hyde Parke Avenue
Hyde Park
W. H. Young
Franklin Street
Charles A. Dodge
Columbus Avenue
Otto A. Wehrle
Brook Street
E. W. Litch
Worthington Street
Mary. B. Gates
Pleasant Street
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