Whitney on Cape Cod tour eyes victory in Massachusetts
Henry M. Whitney, candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, speaks on the eve of the election from Buzzard's Bay en route to Provincetown. He cites tariff reform and reciprocity with Canada and Newfoundland as key issues, notes Republican letters of support, and pledges to pursue tariff reform if elected.
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Luce Advocates State Monopolies for Rail And Electric Transit
Representative Robert Luce of Somerville spoke at the People’s Forum urging monopolies under state control of all transportation and public services. He traced steam railroading, warned of eminent domain abuses, and argued electricity can lower rates, enable urban service, and carry freight under four operational benefits. He cited leaders Mellen and Tuttle noting electricity’s rise over steam.
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Boston Voting Trends for Governor over Fifteen Years
The record lists fourthteen entries showing votes for governor in Boston from 1889 to 1898. It notes Democratic candidate William E. B. Russell and John E. Russell as rivals in different years with tallies 80,806 24,938 5,873.
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Secrecy of the Cabinet Discussed at Roosevelt Conference
President Roosevelt met with leading newspaper correspondents to discuss how to balance cabinet secrecy with public disclosure. The talks recognized the executive's right to keep cabinet deliberations confidential while allowing press access to information about public business from department heads.
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