Balance of powers in the 58th Congress signals Republican erosion
The piece notes a shrinking Republican House majority from 45 and predicts further reductions, with the Senate likely to swing several members to Democrats. It argues a Democratic House would check imperial schemes, while warning that a narrow party margin could spur risky legislation and hint at Democratic gains in the 1904 contest.
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Boston Votes Rejection of District Option Act Confirmed
The Boston referendum on the district option bill shows a clear majority opposing it by about 10,000 votes. The result indicates strong popular sentiment against the district option and skepticism toward a board detached from local control, despite broader support for the act's premise.
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Famine Supply Effort Deepens In Philippines Crisis
Governor Taft’s relief commission reveals worsening famine across the Philippines as $2,000,000 is appropriated to buy rice and charter vessels. Cholera has previously devastated the islands, with mortality rising and sanitary efforts failing, intensifying the archipelago’s dire situation under American occupation.
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Rice sale to cut costs despite high shipping
The report notes 2 million dollars worth of rice will be sold at or above cost including duty transport shrinkage and storage, aiming not to harm competition, yet enabling buyers to pay one third to one half less than current prices due to costly coastwise rates. It adds rinderpest has killed 5600 water buffaloes used for transport and farm work, reflecting a troubling record of benevolent assimilation.
Sacrifice and recount in the new 1th district
The piece argues Eugene N. Foss should seek a recount but asserts his defeat was expected. It credits Senator Lodge and criticizes Foss for backing Democratic ideas while Adams stood for Republicans. Sullivan’s victory, it claims, will push Foss’s reform agenda through a stronger party backing Sullivan.
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Massachusetts 14 Congressmen Could Hold Power in 58th Congress
The Boston Post argues Massachusetts 14 representatives can block or push legislation in the 58th Congress by acting united on tariff duties like coal hides and steel. It notes mass delegates could win repeal of these duties, pledges party support, and cites prior persistence of mass influence alongside strong state newspaper circulation.
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Record 253400 Boston Post circulation and events
The Boston Post set a new circulation record printing 253400 copies in a 12 page edition. Distribution split between Hotel and Railroad News Co and city news agents with substantial support from carriers and mail subscribers. Masthead figures reveal production scale and mass reach across New England.
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Post's exclusive coverage seals Waverley Jack the Slugger case
The Post leads with fresh details on Alan Mason and the Waverley case. Sunday’s issue featured a prominent murder story, a ground map, and exclusive cuts. Readers are urged to rely on the Post for the true facts amid competing accounts.
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Dentistry in the Jungle and a Humble Ballad in Verse
A mixed poem and comic fable section departs into whimsy and loss. A grieving speaker recalls a child’s toys and a cradle, while a fable titled Dentistry in the Jungle parodies a rogue Kangaroo dentist and a Rhinoceros patient. The prose ends with reflections on elections and political defeat.
Night chapter of mystery features Stealthy Steve and Bond plot
Synopsis recounts Phineas Bond diamonds theft and murder, Stealthy Steve’s skull crushing encounter, the janitor’s blunt apology, a cab ride, and a Halloween mansion scene where Dorothy reveals an engagement to Mr Prentice as guests anticipate a bridal unveiling.
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Four Girls Read Envelopes in Sunny Boudoir
Four girls discuss contents of white envelopes with great excitement in a bright boudoir. The letters seem identical yet provoke confusion over Dorothy’s month in New York versus expected winter wardrobe plans.
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Opening Catholic Union conference in Worcester street
The Catholic Union of Boston held the first Worcester street conference for non-Catholics in Catholic Union Hall with about 500 attendees. Rev Dr James Lennon of Providence argued religion’s timeless existence and that Christ established one faith, urging followers to seek the “one light.” The series will continue on Wednesdays through January 28.
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Loyal Legion Banquet Scores New Members in Massachusetts Commandery
A large Loyal Legion of the United States gathering at the American House last night saw 39 members present. General Draper presided, Colonel Rand served as secretary, and new members were elected across two classes including Edward Pease and Redington Fiske. A paper on the Galena and Oneida at Moile Bay was read by C. Webster Wilson.
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Miss Mary Hale Weds Joseph Matteini in Florence
In Florence on November 6 Miss Mary Hale daughter of Chicago businessman George W. Hale married Joseph Matteini long serving United States vice consul general in the city. The ceremony linked two prominent American and Italian circles, binding Hale family ties to Matteini’s diplomatic post.
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President Roosevelt Returns to Washington From Philadelphia
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington at 7.24 o'clock from Philadelphia after voting at Oyster Bay. He is accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and the children Archibald and Quentin, with Secretaries Cortelyou and Loeb and others. The Sagamore Hill home is closed for winter as White House improvements progress to meet immediate needs.
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Chicago Invites Roosevelt to Open Third Annual Livestock Exposition
Chicago officials have invited President Roosevelt to visit and preside over the opening of the third annual livestock exhibition starting November 29. Last year 410000 people attended from agricultural districts and officials expect about twice that many this year with delegations from foreign countries and their agricultural colleges.
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Roosevelts Leave Oyster Bay for Washington Trip
President and Mrs. Roosevelt depart Oyster Bay New York for a winter closure of their country home. Their two youngest children Archie and Quentin travel with household staff to Washington, while Mrs. Roosevelt heads to Philadelphia to join the President and return with him tonight.
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Quay Civil Service Inquiry Opens Under Washington Orders
Philadelphia November 6 United States District Attorney Holland has begun an inquiry to determine if Senator Quay violated civil service laws by sending letters from Republican headquarters asking federal office holders for contributions. Records show a peculiar voter letter requesting voluntary contributions, later withdrawn at the Civil Service Commission’s request, with Quay’s name appearing in small print on letters sent by others.
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Wolf's My Clothier expands space for large boy lines
The boys' department at Wolf's corner Hanover and Portland streets has added shelf room and extra table space to accommodate unusually large lines this season. The store emphasizes a livelier department as demand grows and customers browse new stock.
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