Early Massachusetts politics show a GOP rush before summer
The East Boston meeting signals a hard push by Republican leaders to extend the political season. Lieutenant Governor Guild warns there is no walkover, noting William Douglas’s victory showed voters can resist party machinery. Democrats hold strong material and votes against the GOP push.
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Guild
Massachusetts
William L. Douglas
Douglas
Commonwealth
William A. Gaston
General Guild
United States
Murray Crane
War expenses and territorial issues cited by Mikado reps
The article states that the war costs are covered and that no more money is sought by Mikado representatives. It notes that the remaining difficulties involve territorial matters and commercial concerns.
Speed Dangers on the Public Highway
A fatal early morning crash on the old Newburyport Turnpike in Saugus warns drivers about highway speeds. The article notes favorable conditions and a moonlit, smooth road, yet a momentary misjudgment caused a deadly wreck, stressing that cars remain powerful and dangerous despite driver skill. Speed limits exist to avert such instant tragedies.
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Newburyport
Saugus
Night Before Celebration Promises Peaceful Patriotism
The article urges Charlestown residents to cooperate with police for a quiet night before the anniversary. From 4 am to midnight the open season will stage a compressed display of patriotism, with youth and adults expected to show vigor at sunrise on the great day.
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Charlestown
Progress Toward Peace In Japan Russia Talks
The article notes progress toward peace negotiations between Japan and Russia with Washington as the conference site and an early adjournment to a cooler place. It reports Russian officials opposing any excessive indemnity, warning a $1 billion penalty would bankrupt Russia and unsettle Europe. Russia anticipates peace as the outcome, and reimbursement of Japan follows defined rules.
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Manchester
Japan
Russia
Washington
Baron de Rosen
Europe
Jefferson Boulder Splits Cleanly in Two
Buzzard's Bay June 15 Workmen lifting the granite boulder that marks Joseph Jefferson's resting place at Bay View Cemetery Sandwich split the mammoth rock in two as it began to be moved. The grain ran lengthwise a seam opened and the rock split as if cut with a saw.
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Joseph Jefferson
Bay View
Sandwich
Great Herring Pond
Pastor Ryder Dies While Arranging Friend's Funeral
In Middleboro on June 15 Rev W C Ryder founder and pastor of the Independent Congregational Church in Rock Village died suddenly of heart failure while arranging the funeral for J Frank Smith who died by his own hand the previous day. Smith a prominent church worker was found hanging by a chain to a pine tree near his home.
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W. Co. Ryder
Independent Congregational Church
Rock Village
J. Frank Smith
Smith
Ryder
Cambridge Girl to Wed Bryn Mawr Professor
An intention paper filed with the Cambridge city clerk announces the coming marriage of F. P. Jones Bryn Mawr professor and Miss Eleanor Cook daughter of William Cook of 71 Appleton street The wedding is expected within a day or two.
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Appleton Street
Hats in summer style critique from Max Henry Newman
Boston resident Max Henry Newman urges readers to abandon hats during hot weather. He argues hats are unnecessary burdens introduced by civilization and cites indigenous practices as evidence before requesting readers to go hatless for comfort.
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Max Henry Newman
Boston
John A. Kelcher
Canada
Joe Brown Stutterer Struggles Sing It Blues
A Cleveland Leader item recounts Joe Brown who stammers and cannot sing his line, bouts of anger, and his wife taunting him from a window to “sing it.” He asks for a key to sing, then bursts with stuttering frustration.
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Joe Brown
Joe
Cleveland
Itchy Scratchi Carriage to the Sultan’s Castle
In Constantinople the carriage carrying Prince Itchy Scratchi and guests rolls toward the Sultan’s castle. Agatha flirts with the prince while Stealthy Steve frets over a looming danger and contemplates how to rescue her without provoking royal ire.
Prince Itchy-Scratchi Presents Agatha to Sultan
The four enter the pink reception room as Prince Itchy-Scratchi introduces Agatha Parkenfard to the Sultan, who eyes her with a chilling smile. Aunt Clarissa is presented next, while Stealthy Steve festers in the background, plotting revenge to be revealed in the next chapter.
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Roya
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AT THE CIRCUS A WISE APE OPINIONATED
A wise old ape in a cage observes the crowd as a circus show unfolds. The piece notes a hot town and a savvy comment on performances. It mentions gunpowder cayenne pepper wax vomica and packaging dates and shipment to the sleuth.
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Steve
Craw-craws and Fuddleitis in a Boston quip
A reader asks about the term craw-craws used by Aunt clarissa in a playful Boston exchange. The writer compares craw-craws to fuddleitis with shudderada and willsticks as similar symptoms and seeks a plain explanation.
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ah-Hoohray
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Boston
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Rookline
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Tomizu says U S is Japan's real enemy
Berlin June 15 Professor Tomizu a famous Japanese economist declares the United States and not Russia is the real enemy of Japan He warns the struggle may break out when the Panama canal is completed and predicts a Russo Japanese alliance could follow to shape future tensions with America Bitcoin.
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Japan
Tomizu
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Missouri to land troops for Charlestown parade
The battleship Missouri, despite delays, is expected to arrive today and deploy sailors for the Charlestown parade tomorrow. Police oversight is mentioned as being questioned four years ago, with Superintendent Pierce determined that no fault will be found this time, amid talk of explosives horns cow bells and tin cans in the racket.
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Missouri
Charlestown
Calgary
Storm Rescue on the Ocean Returns Lost Lovers
Gertrude Burton, traveling with her mother, is saved from a raging sea after a fierce storm. Arthur Stanford, pacing nearby, rushes through darkness to reach her as lightning and waves threaten the ship. Later Gertrude rejoins a disbelieving older woman with a relieved smile, noting she enjoyed the tempest.
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Gertrude
Arthur Stanford
Stanford
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