Cost of living rises with food as footwear leads gains
Dan's index records a new high of 103 853 on November 1, up from 100 426 in October and 99 431 a year ago. Food costs drive the surge, reflecting stronger demand, while clothing rises are smaller and boots and shoes climb amid tariff and packing issues. Massachusetts residents protested the price hike last Tuesday.
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Panama canal progress summarized by Shonts at Washington
Theodore P. Shonts outlines progress on the Isthmian Canal Commission project. Preliminary sanitation and housing are in place. 1,000,000 cubic yards of material removed at the Culebra cut with 2,600 workers. Dredging will accelerate once canal type is chosen, expected around July. Food logistics improved with 12,000 men supplied at two prices.
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Clean house landlords urged to purge alleged doctor offices
A Boston Morning edition urges property owners to remove doctors whose letters have been barred from mail over malpractice evidence. It argues landlords may not be responsible but should act quickly to eject tenants involved in illegal abortion-related activity, asserting leases may be invalid.
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Outrage Against Jews in Russia Provokes U S Response
The article condemns terror and mob violence against Jews in Russia including Odessa Kiev Kronstadt and Bessarabia. It notes Simon Wolf’s appeal to the United States and Secretary Root’s reply that intervention is not timely, while urging official recognition and aid from the U S government.
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Letter to editor protests winter bath discrimination at L street bathhouse
All winter bather ALL-WINTER RATHER protests ongoing policy to discourage winter bathing at L street bathhouse. He cites past courtesy under Mr Charles Cox and urges equal access, health-minded treatment, and taxpayer rights, noting many are discontinuing visits. Boston, Nov 7.
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Various fleeting items spark curious 19th century musings
A collage of notes railing through politics corruption medicine and travel cites President Douglas and Governor references. Mentions include a 3600 whiskey jugs tally a Brookline coachman failure for 85814.81 and a cryptic jab at the Czarevitch and imperial quarrels.
Bosses lose ground across the nation in a rough week
Many bosses from different points of the compass faced defeats on Tuesday as political tides shifted. In Ohio and Maryland the ruling figures faltered while Massachusetts' Lodge tightened grip and New York's Murphy remained a nominal leader.
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Chrysanthemum Show Draws Out Society
The chrysanthemum show under the Massachusetts Horticultural Society opened yesterday at the Horticultural building. Society folk attend in strong numbers and many linger at Mrs. Jack Gardner's exhibit as judges name winners: James Wheeler Brookline William Littleton Framingham William Craig North Easton Arthur Fewkes Newton Highlands and Robert Cameron Cambridge.
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Prices on Various Hosiery Styles From Local Shop
The catalog lists Black Cotton Half Hose 12c sale price 12 percent? Our price shows 12. Black Lisle Split Sole 19c, Imported Black Ingrain Cotton Mace Half Hose 12 percent? Our price 12? Fancy Cotton Lisle Thread Half Hose 19c. Black Spun Silk Half Hose 85c. Pure Thread Silk Half Hose 1.50 to 3.50 at 1.50.
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Observant Citizen Notes Historic Fire and Local Happenings
A reader at the Federal building recalls the 1872 city conflagration as new landmarks rise nearby. Boston items cover Luck with The White Cat success, University burlesque, Medford rivalry, moth eradication in Malden, a hatless bet in Keene, Captain Hudson’s return, a hospital orderly losing a fingertip, Somerville election missteps, and Vermont turkey price jumps before Thanksgiving.
Boston Press Calls to Clear City of Stain
The Boston Post urges Boston police to clear the city of a stain tied to revelations from the suitcase mystery. Newspaper sentiment across New England supports a unanimous demand for action.
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Wrights Health Underwear Adends Quality Wool and Cotton
Advertisement for winter weight shirts and drawers in desirable colors priced at 59 cents each, with high grade non irritant wool garments at 1.00, and men s union suits made of Egyptian cotton offered at 1.00 with Bee as seller reference.
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