Court to settle bounty bill dispute over veto and constitutional power
Attorney General Parker renders opinion adverse to the bounty bill's validity, urging Supreme Court adjudication. He argues two thirds of the House are needed to pass over the Governor's veto and questions Legislature power to appropriate funds. The Treasury will issue no bonds, and further action awaits court ruling on both passage and constitutionality.
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Parker
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
House
Beywern
Settling Down in Roosevelt Campaign Landscape
The piece argues the convention upheavals are fading, denying treachery by Hill and tricks in Esopus. It notes Roosevelt supporters face clear campaign conditions: a united party behind a strong candidate, a safe man against a dangerous one, and a progressive policy against entrenched abuses. Parker remains strong early in the race.
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David B. Hill
Judge Parker
Fall River Mills Plan 12 Percent Wage Cut Sparks Debate
More than 25 000 operatives in Fall River cotton mills face a 12 percent wage reduction proposed for Monday July 25. The cuts mirror nationwide belt tightening as railroads and other industries trim labor costs amid rising living costs. Critics question if this signals true prosperity under current policy and compare to 1895 levels and past promises.
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Fall River
Washington
McKinley
Roosevelt
Speculative Monopolies and Labor Reward Debate
Editorial comment argues speculative monopolies drain productive industries of due rewards for workers. It claims market power transfers gains from labor to capital, urging reforms to ensure fair pay and competitive practices.
Olney Praised by Massachusetts Delegates at St Louis
Returning Massachusetts delegates are thanked for their faithful service and unity in supporting Richard Olney. The letter lauds his campaign conduct as statesmanlike and notes praise from Maine Nebraska and Oklahoma. It asserts Massachusetts aligns with top political traditions backing the Parker Davis ticket.
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Massachusetts
St. Louis
Olney
Maine
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Commonwealth
Republic
Richard Olney
Parker and Davis
Beef Strike Threat Spurs Public Outcry Over Meat Prices
An estimated 50 000 Chicago packing house workers strike is cited as prompting the beef trust to raise prices. The piece argues workers deserve fair wages and urges arbitration to curb unchecked price hikes, calling for nationwide public opinion against the trust.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Trust
Whipple Favored for State Treasurer in Boston Report
The Boston News Bureau notes Colonel John J. Whipple president of Wildey Savings Bank has strong backing from local financial interests for the state treasurer post. Whipple, with over 26 years in banking, is seen as acceptable to banking and bond groups and is expected to succeed the current treasurer on January 1. Former Treasurer E P Shaw supports his candidacy.
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Boston News
John J. Whipple
Wildey Savings Bank
Whipple
Bradford
Colonel Whipple
Entomologists Tour Melrose To Inspect Gypsy Moth Ravages
On July 12 in Melrose Professor Charles P. Marlatt from Washington and Professor A H Kirkland of the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture led an inspection of gypsy moth damage. They were accompanied by Mayor Sidney H Buttrick Congressman Ernest W Roberts and other locals as carriages moved to the Malden line to view the most infected districts.
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Melrose
Charles P. Marlatt
Washington
A. H. Kirkland
Massachusetts Board of Agriculture
Sidney H. Buttrick
Ernest W. Roberts
Malden
Would-be Doctors Under Examination Gather 215 Applicants
The Board of Registration in Medicine reviewed 215 applicants at the State House yesterday, all graduates from medical schools. The examination will continue today, with results not known until five weeks hence.
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Board of Registration In Medicine
Howe Announces Candidacy for Legislature
Waltham July 12 William C Howe declares his run for Representative to the Legislature this fall. He has served five years as Alderman including three as president of the board.
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Waltham
William C. Howe
Wynne Acts as Postmaster General in Payne's Absence
Washington July 12 First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne is acting Postmaster General while Payne is away on a fortnight's outing.
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Washington
Wynne
Payne
Baltic sails to Europe with Boston merchant aboard
The White Star liner Baltic, the era’s largest steamship, returned from New York last Wednesday carrying Thomas F. Gerrity of Boston, a Jordan Marsh Company representative. He will tour England and the continent for two months to secure new women’s neckwear for New England’s famed emporium.
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Europe
New York
Thomas F. Gerrity
Boston
Gerrity
Jordan Marsh Company
England
New England
Dewey Beach Worker Rescues Drowning Lad at Bath
Henry Higgens of Dewey Beach Charlestown saved 12 year old Henry McEnslin from drowning on Monday. Higgens waded out to the boy, carried him to the bath-house, where the child rested briefly before returning home.
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Henry Higgens
Dewey Beach
Charlestown
Henry McEnslin
Higgens
Mid-week Public Band Concert at Marine Park
The second in a mid week series under City Point business men will be held in the band stand at Marine Park this evening at eight oclock weather permitting.
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City Point
Marine Park
Synopsis of Previous Chapters for Heartburn for Her
The passage promotes a synopsis for each chapter of the serial Heartburn for Her describing its value for showcasing versatility. It urges buyers to ensure every chapter is accompanied by a synopsis.
Yachting party invitation tests a duke and heiress
Sir Richard accepts Mr Travers’s yacht trip with plans to reveal to Helen Travers that their engagement is impossible. The Duke weighs his obligation, money worries, and Dolly Dimples’s wealth as he prepares to confront Helen on their Newport visit.
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Sir Richard
Jerome Travers
Helen Travers
Newport
Helen
Dolly
Mr. Travers
Travers
Dolly Dimples
England
Richard
Love and Sentiment Advice From Miss Champagne
A reader asks if a yearlong romance with a older woman should resume. The response says the lady’s regard was friendly, urges the writer to rely on his own current feelings to decide whether to return or stay single.
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George
Downey and Scrapem Exchange Grim Jests on Razor Sharpness
Downey quips that yaw wazzah isn’t sharp while Scrapem promises quick improvement, suggesting a dubious remedy. The banter hints at concerns over blade quality and practical repairs amid uncertain safety.
Too Great a Strain In Flatbush Invention Gaffe
Frowzy Flatbush recalls a failed invention that would saw wood and cook meals, but the plan proved impractical. Hopeless Higgins questions why the idea never worked, while Flatbush cites the burden of carrying the device as the reason.
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Higgins
Advice on teen independence and parental guidance
A reader letter discusses a 17 year old boy Tamia who is kept home by a mother to avoid bad company. The writer argues the mother acts with unselfish care for his good and warns that loitering harms a young man’s standing, urging acceptance of cautious supervision.
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Tch
Daniel Curran
Station 9
Roxbury
Miss Champagne
Tamia
Gexr
Dear Miss Champagne Do I betray my fiancé’s trust
A reader asks if it is wrong to let other gentlemen accompany her and take her to amusements while she is engaged. The columnist cautions that loyalty to the engaged man mirrors wifely fidelity and warns that any man who seeks to insult her by courting her while she is promised should be faced with her firm integrity.
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Miss Champagne
Hammock Tale With Sylvia and Ruthie
In a quiet garden Sylvia tells Ruthie a story of a self willed princess who finds happiness with a prince charming. A young man eavesdrops as the tale unfolds and the wedding preparations continue amid hushed emotions.
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Sylvia
Pritty
Ruth
Sylvyia
Prince Charming
Baby Ruth
Break Off with a Sensitive Girlfriend Kindly
A young man asks how to end a two year with slight quarrels relationship without hurting her. The reply advises honesty and direct talk explaining incompatibility and a clear break for both parties future happiness. It notes dating others can cause hurt and urges frank suggestion to part.
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Bobsi
Come Back Words Move Sylvia and Her Lover
A hurried lover reaches Sylvia after a delay caused by a careless servant. He speaks softly, asking if he is welcomed and forgiven. Sylvia’s face shifts from blush to pallor as love and joy answer before she speaks, and their reunion begins.
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Sylvia
Spear
River Carnival Plan For G A R Encampment
In Waltham July 12 past Department Commander George H Innis transportation manager for the G A R Encampment conferred on carnival arrangements A grand stand is proposed on land beside the Waltham Ice Company buildings on the river north bank.
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Waltham
George H. Innis
Waltham Ice Company
Medford Postal Petition Grows to Long Length
Medford citizens back a plan to unite the local postal office with Boston. Businessmen lead support with more than 8 percent signing in two days. The committee expects to send a Washington petition longer than a city block, reaching over 100 feet.
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Medford
Boston
Mit
Washington
George Springer Perry of Weston Buried
The funeral of George Springer Perry a Weston school furniture maker from Poston was held at his Central avenue home. Representatives of Monitor Lodge A I and A M Waltham Royal Arch Chapter and Gethsemane Commandery attended. Rev Charles Russell officiated and he was buried in Weston Cemetery.
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Weston
George Springer Perry
Poston
Central Avenue
Monitor Lodge
A. I
A. M
Waltham
Waltham Royal Arch
Gethsemane Commandery
Charles Russell
Unitarian Church
Weston Cemetery
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