Stage Set for Fight Over Control of Congress
New York Nov 1 Chief interest centers on Tuesday's elections to decide control of the next Congress. Senators and House members will be chosen by direct popular vote in 31 states. Analysts see the current Democratic Senate edge as vulnerable only with a six seat gain by Republicans. House balance requires 68 seat gains by opposition parties. Governors are up in 29 states with fierce battles in New York California and Pennsylvania.
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De Mirable De MiraclE Hair Remover Ad
An advertisement touts De Miracl e as the only depilatory with a money back guarantee. It claims devitalizing hair under the skin prevents regrowth and urges purchase of 600 and 1.00 bottles from DeMiracle Chemical Co in New York or local drug stores.
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Musterole Relieves Sore Muscles and Stiff Joints Quickly
An advertisement extols MUSTEROLE as a clean white ointment made from mustard oil and home simples. It promises quick, blister-free relief for sore throat bronchitis lumbago and many pains with a cooling glow and no mess. Sold by druggists in 25¢ 50¢ and $2.50 hospital sizes from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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Kiley Defends Big Council Plan for Boston
Democratic State committeeman Daniel J. Kiley defends a district council bill to increase Boston’s City Council from nine to 17. He argues Boston should match other cities with larger council memberships and disputes claims that 17 would be excessive. He cites population figures for Boston and surrounding cities to support his stance.
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Brighton-Back Bay
Democratic State Organization
Boston
Hoson
Lieut General Chaffee Dead Former Army Chief
Lieut General Chaffee a Civil War veteran who served 30 years in the West. He rose from non-commissioned officer to second lieutenant in 1868 and fought in over 50 engagements, including Appomattox. He earned multiple brevets for gallantry and led divisions in Cuba and the Philippines before retiring February 1, 1906.
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Walsh Named Massachusetts Leader Who Connects With People
Governor Walsh governs with humane aims and compromise. The article praises his Beacon Hill tenure, noting the workingmen’s compensation reform raising benefits from eight to two thirds of pay for 500 weeks and an emphasis on his personal accessibility and problem solving.
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Governor Walsh Reforms State Health and Insane Services
The text praises Governor Walsh for reforming state institutions by replacing unpaid commissions with expert boards, fixing the insane hospital system, and improving health services. It notes cost comparisons, the firing of wasteful administrators, and the introduction of minority representation in executive branches while maintaining Democratic Party support.
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McLaughlin
United States
Mrs Ann Coakley Dead at 80 in Brighton
The funeral of Mrs. Ann Coakley widow of Timothy Coakley who died Saturday night at her home 62 Parsons Street Brighton aged 80 will be held tomorrow. A solemn high mass will be said at St Columbkille's Church Market Street Brighton.
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Labor union to probe judge action in Boston
The Boston Central Labor Union ordered an investigation by a unanimous vote into an alleged act by a South Boston Court judge who left his bench while another judge presided as prosecutor during a Cooper's Union strike at the American Sugar Refinery cooperage shops several months ago.
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Labor officials to testify on mass meeting platform
The executive board of the C L A will conduct the investigation and, if credible, present findings at a mass meeting with labor leaders. Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley will be invited to attend. Former presidents Peter W Collins and William Kobs received gold watches for their chairmanship. Collins, once 1905 chair, now seeks Congress after a Democratic nomination in the ninth district. The Bartenders Union 77 wage scale and the Lidber Dealers' Association pact were ratified unanimously. Delegates condemned a drug store chain's discharge of workers and refusal to meet labor reps as unfair to organized labor.
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Peter W. Collins
William Kobs
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Congress
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Lidber Dealers’ Association
Union actions and wage updates from several Boston area labor meetings
A series of union notes report actions and talks. The Cable Splicers Local 296 discharged an officer from James Sugden Co. and planned a reorganization of the Park and Recreation Department Employees’ Union. Freight Handlers Local 80 reported grievances adjusted. Bunker Hill Lodge 404 announced wage increases under the Erdman act for Boston and Maine freight crews, with payments from $25 to over $100.
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N. Y
Dexter Wll
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Peasants uncover German quickfirers buried near war graves
Report from Petrograd via Reuters says peasants near a war front found huge mound burials marked by crosses and German helmets. Digging revealed German quickfirers and ammunition hidden beneath the mounds.
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McCall Attacks Walsh on Railroad Regulation Policy
Republican candidate Samuel W. McCall denounces Governor Walsh’s remarks on railroad regulation and touts his own bill to make the Railroad Commission a prosecuting body with broad investigative powers. He argues the reform would speed rate decisions and curb bad practices while criticizing Walsh for political delays and minority votes. McCall notes support for workmen’s compensation and links it to Republican policy.
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Corner Stone of New Home to Be Laid
One-half of the 12,000 fires in New York City last year were traceable to carelessness.
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J. B. L. Cascade Internal Bathing Promoted
For years doctors tied 95 percent of illness to lower intestine waste and claimed Nature cannot remove it alone. The J. B. L. Cascade Internal Bathing device is marketed as a gentle helper using warm water to relieve constipation and boost vitality, with endorsements and a booklet available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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New York Times
Nature
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