08 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1904
Page
1
Douglas runs ahead in the congressional race, with a record plurality expected in Boston. The contest also notes a bitter Campbell-Bellew race for county clerk and uncertainty in the Foss-Sullivan contest. Watch for shifts against former Republican pluralities in manufacturing centers across the state.
Democratic leaders predict a material reduction in Socialist support affecting the result while Socialist leaders contend the opposite, each side asserting its view on the election’s outcome.
The Foss Sullivan congressional contest concludes with intense opposition from both sides, unmatched in the state. Voters report sharp clashes in campaigns and lingering partisan tension as results are tallied.
In the race for clerk of the Superior Civil Court both sides claimed victory last night. Officials said results were not certified and further counts or legal steps could follow.
Whittier poem lines urge readers to shape destiny by choosing holiness or sin. The verse cites Gerizim and Ebal to frame blessing or curse, invoking martyrs and prophetic warnings from the past.
A plan proposes adding a double track on the Boston and Worcester trolley air line to speed service for Thanksgiving and Christmas periods. Officials cite improved reliability and greater capacity as key benefits for holiday travelers.
Mrs. Lavinia M. Carter of West street was knocked down by a runaway horse near the Woburn street crossing and died instantly. The horse, owned by Edward Churchill, bolted after a passing train and struck the sidewalk. The body was taken to Pierce's undertaking rooms for examination by Medical Examiner Paul H. Provandie of Melrose.
Local column wittily explores hidden value in everyday phrases and coins. The piece frames how small changes in wording reveal larger cultural routines and money metaphors. It highlights curiosity about language and finance, urging readers to look closer.
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