Mystery of Boston coal prices and supply questioned
A letter laments rising Boston coal costs while Pennsylvania anthracite remains scarce as 40,000 tons daily reach dealers at the quoted price. The piece notes much coal goes to Montreal and Chicago, with domestic use suffering from low quality steam coal. It also argues gradual social progress and questions a separate Socialist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tidewater
Philadelphia
Montreal
Quebec
Chicago
New York
Perth Amboy
Pennsylvania
Civic Federation meeting cited on arbitration and labor questions
The National Civic Federation's Industrial Department plans a New York conclave in December to debate arbitration compulsory or voluntary, conciliation limits, trade agreements, unions, output restrictions, piece work and shorter work days. The writer criticizes the federation for not aiding the coal strike solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Department
National Civic Federation
New York City
Civic Federation
Hanna
Tariff Revision Debate Shows Lodge Backing Protection
Senator Lodge in a Middlesex Club speech denounces Foss ideas on free coal and hides while affirming a tariff revision on protectionist lines. He cites President Roosevelt as guiding force but notes the President may oppose schedules altering tariffs. Massachusetts may resist relief for industries unless voters push further elections.
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Senator Lodge
Mr. Foss
Middlesex Club
Congress
Mr. Lodge
Roosevelt
Lodge
Republican Congress
Washington
New York Sun
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Chase Gains Noted Socialist Vote for Governor
The Honorable John C. Chase, Socialist candidate for Governor, secured substantial support with 33,000 votes. He argues Massachusetts did not mandate a social revolution, but favors gradual progress in social and industrial advancement across generations, noting long struggles of wage earners.
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John C. Chase
Socialist Party
Commonwealth
Chase
New York
Massachusetts
End of the Doukhobor migration movement in Manitoba
Canadian authorities move to halt the Doukhobor crusade by force, aiming to stop the march before further tragedy. The piece contrasts the Doukhobors with the Mormons, noting leadership and commercial foresight as factors and urging prompt action to spare more suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Ashes and change fill Boston’s business section
Observant Citizen recalls the 30 year old business district fire in Boston and warns a similar disaster might recur. Captain Stephens takes command of the Cunarder Ivernia due this week to Boston. Creatore notes street sweepers surpass Boston audience in musicality, a quip echoed by a local musician. Bowdoin square reveals a new office building across from Revere House, already changing the streetscape. At a Creature concert in Symphony Hall the audience rose for The Star Spangled Banner and Fair Harvard, signaling patriotic and alma mater loyalty.
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Stephens
Ivernia
Boston
Bowdoin Square
Revere House
Cambridge
Court Street
Symphony Hall
Harvard
Proverbial Wisdom Oddities and Wordplay
A column of humorous maxims and quips on rest, money, and life. Witty lines poke fun at laziness, thrift, family relations, and human folly with puns and playful twists reflecting era tone. Notable twists include sayings on pennies, hats, poverty, and delaying tasks.
Stealthy Steve and Battleaxe Bill Meet Again
Stealthy Steve confronts Battleaxe Bill in a restaurant over murder and diamond theft. Steve presses for clues, threatens a confrontation, and reveals a mince pie clue before Bill leaves, insisting no guilt. The exchange ends with a vow to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stealthy
Steve
Battleaxe Bill
John Jimson
Phineas Bond
Battleaxe
Jimson
Battleaxe Bills
Schwab Resting Amid European Tour Farce
The article mocks Charles M. Schwab's European rest trip with unreal cablegrams from Paris Berlin Geneva Rome and Naples detailing outlandish jaunts and imagined plans. It portrays Schwab as a figure of leisure with extravagant travel and improbable schedule.
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Schwab
Charles M. Schwab
Europe
Mr. Schwab
Steel Trust
France
Berlin
Ol. Schwab
American Steel Trust
Russia
Rome
C. M. Schwab
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Algiers
Alexandria
Naples
Daniel Shea Dead in Boston Business Leader Dies at McLean Hospital
Daniel Shea a prominent Boston businessman died yesterday at McLean Hospital Waverley after months of nervous trouble. Born 1846 in Dunnamore Ireland he served in the U S Navy in the Civil War and later built a fortune in Boston. He leaves a wife two daughters Nora and Mollie and a brother Jeremiah Shea. Funeral at 9% Elm Hill Ave Roxbury with high mass at St Hugh's Chapel Blue Hill Ave.
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Daniel Shea
Boston
McLean Hospital
Waverley
Mr. Shea
Dunnamore
County Cork
Irc
South Hadley
Mass
United States Navy
Fort Fisher
China
Truxton
Naval Service
Springfield
Mason
Irish Society
Clover Club
Boston Athletic Association
Riding and Driving Club
Brookline
Democratic Club
New York City
Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans
Nora
Mollie Shea
Jeremiah Shea
Elm Hill Avenue
Roxbury
St. Hugh's Chapel
Blue Hill Avenue
James Walsh
St. Patrick’s Church
O Sull ivan Fund Receives New Subscriptions Totals Grow
The John F. O'Sullivan testimonial fund shows renewed receipts with $143 added since the last report. Numerous unions and locals from Massachusetts cities including Waltham Holyoke Northampton Medford Worcester Lowell Brockton Spencer and others contribute varying amounts toward the fundraising goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. O’sullivan
Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shin Builders
International Tinion
Waltham
Tle
Internat For Protective Union of America
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Holyoke
Rest and Shoe Workers’ Union
Salem
Cigouh Alga
Stone Masons’ Union
Northampton
Rae and Decorators
Med
Norumbega Todee
Carders’ Textile Union
Lowell
Zetec
Ain Ania Aye
America
Spencer
Boston Electrotypers
Union
Eachinata
International Association of Machinists
Brockton
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Norfolk
Boston Post
Democratic Paper
New England
the Civic Federation
Creatore
Italy
Solomon
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Cupid
Meat Trust
BIORN
Jordan Marsh CO
Avyon
Avon St
Ick
Cuckoo
Panama
Priestley
Floor
Marseilles
Chas. Shackford
Ey Lee Ae
P. K
Universal Food Chopper
Jordan Marsh
Hk Borts
Newton Newkirk
O’sullivan Fund
Portland
John Rines
Marine Railway
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