Democratic Opening Energizes Massachusetts Campaign
Harmony and enthusiasm marked the first ratification meeting for the national Democratic ticket in Squantum hosted by Ward 20’s Young Men Democratic Club. Congressman Sullivan and Thayer spoke of Democratic gains and a shrinking Republican lead, predicting a record year of political overturning in Massachusetts.
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Squantum
Young Men's Democratic Club
Ward 20
Massachusetts
Sullivan
Thayer
Civil Service Exam Shock Hits Boston Custom House
The merit system faced a setback as eight applicants for the Boston Custom House appraiser positions were tested, with only one meeting the 70 percent threshold. Officials debate the exam’s fairness, but the law aims to replace biased appointments with impartial evaluation, suggesting qualified candidates exist among those who pass.
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Boston Custom House
George H. Chatterly
Joseph A. Reed
Emperor Raisuli and the Morocco Proposal
Mr Perdicaris suggests to the French government the installation of the brigand Raisuli as ruler of Morocco in what he presents as good faith. He defends Raisuli as not a common robber and cites his action in blackmail as revenge for persecution. He hints the United States may intervene if France rejects the plan, noting Roosevelt’s possible interest. Raisuli is described as preferring the strenuous life and being a perfect gentleman.
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Perdicaris
Raisuli
Morocco
Paris
United States
Roosevelt
Colombia
Rebellion Within GOP Over Stand Out Policy on Reciprocity
Anxiety grows among party bosses as rebellion spreads against the stand out policy on Canadian reciprocity. The revolt is rapidly gaining signers to the pledge to vote, signaling mounting internal opposition during the campaign.
Business Men Push for Immediate Reciprocity Inside GOP
The piece notes candidacies favoring instant reciprocity within the Republican Party and cites Judge Dunbar and a broad coalition of commercial interests. It argues party machine managers cannot withstand the united push of business and industrial leaders seeking prompt reciprocity.
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Dunbar
Sunday Controversy Over Exposition Closings
Sunday in St Louis sees protests against closing exposition grounds to the public while city activities continue. Critics argue that shutting innocent venues like art galleries harms recreation, pointing to beer gardens race tracks theatres and balls as evidence of inconsistent Sunday restrictions. The Outlook condemns laws that punish wholesome recreation while allowing degradations in the name of religion.
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Exposition Grounds
Meat Prices Exposed as Retail Dealers Inflate Costs
A historical notice accuses meat sellers of abnormally inflating prices during the past week, claiming supply was ample yet profits were enormous. The piece likens the conduct to the 1902 coal strike and urges restraint from local meat merchants amid rising costs.
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Beef Trust
The Observant Citizen in Dorchester and Boston area
The column highlights James Fitzgerald a longtime North End merchant and racing fan, mentions his son Cornelius, and notes local figures away from the city heat. It covers Dorchester Bay dredging progress, yacht club access, gifts to Captain Warren, a crystal wedding anniversary, and weekend trips of politicians. The piece ends with a serialized social tale about Dolly Dimples and a duke at a ball.
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School Street
Henry S. Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Post
Dorenester
Savin Hill
Colonel Gaston
North Haven
Charles S. Hamlin
Mattapoisett
Cape
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Hamilton
Senator Lodge
Guild
Nahant
No Synopsis Given Today in Serial
The author notes a lengthy synopsis appeared in yesterday's Sun Day Post and will cover readers until tomorrow. No synopsis is provided in this edition.
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Sunday Post
Sir Richard Reopens Vow with Dolly Dimples Amid Cafe Intrigue
Sir Richard renounces Dolly Dimples to stay with Helen Travers but meets Dolly again in a Bandervill cafe. He questions Dolly about a mysterious man, Nervy Nick lookalike, and a friend named Bob Gardner, while Dolly feigns innocence and keeps her distance.
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Nick
Sir Richard
Dolly
Duke Dear
Duke
Dolly Dimples
Helen Travers
Helen
Jake
Dolly Dimple
Bob Gardner
Endless seat plan to curb end-seat hogs on streetcars
A column urges Boston Elevated to install endless seats in summer cars to remove end-seat hogs. The piece argues open cars with no ends would eliminate the problem, asks no pay, and offers the idea to all street car companies as a public service and humane improvement.
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Boston
Boston Elevated
Picture of a man in a wife's confession
A woman sits by a fire with a photograph of a married man she once loved. She recalls their engagement, the seaside days, and their quarrel. When her husband returns, she admits she kept the photo to gauge how she would feel if he married someone else. He greets her as my darling wife.
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Brookline
So and So
FORCE OF HABIT Lady-I Man Exchange in Barn Scene
A brief dramatic exchange unfolds as the Lady-I declares she would let the poor man sleep in the barn while Sandy Pikes laments and reveals a past as a Chicago professor, adding a note of irony to their interaction.
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Sandy Pikes
Chicago
Not in Love If Jealousy Over Other Men Appears
A reflective note suggesting that jealousy may reveal true feelings when a lover resents attention to other men. The speaker argues that fondness for male company can indicate lesser depth of love, and that a truly fulfilled partner should not feel threatened by innocent camaraderie.
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J. W. White
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Salem
Newton Newkirk
Miss Mehitabel Mugg
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the Post
Prince
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Ile
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Miss Champagne
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Worcester
Paine Furniture CO
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