Light sentence for Nina Danforth shocks Cambridge readers
The Superior Court in Cambridge yesterday gave Nina Danforth a light sentence for the murder of a man who had maltreated her. The judge cited mercy for a mind impaired by years of suffering, noting that justice does not allow private vengeance. The piece draws a parallel to Governor Gaston’s decision on Jesse Pomeroy’s case, arguing lethal punishment is not always humane.
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Nina Danforth
Lawton
Cambridge
Emery
Gaston
Jesse Pomeroy
Roosevelt Urges Public as Great Third Party in Labor Conflicts
In a New York Chamber of Commerce address President Roosevelt argues the public as the great third party must be considered in labor disputes. He warns that consumer interests are overlooked as capital and labor clash, stressing the need for mutual understanding and restraint to avoid widespread harm.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Republic
New York
Molineux
M.augieres
The Case of the Coal Trust Observant Citizen Remarks
A scattered 11 November column notes a box of garden flowers from Jamaica Plain, Carrie Nation sighting on Tremont Street, and a humorous concern with cross legged streetcar passengers. It covers miners strike reactions from operators led by Baer and Roosevelt order, plus social vignettes on Boston crowds and a roller skating business man.
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Thomas Street
Jamaica Plain
Tremont Street
the Common
Arlington Street
Arbitration Reveals Coal Trust’s Intolerant Spirit
In the present arbitration, special pleas treat companies, illustrating the coal trust’s offensive stance as it faces the court. The strike commission will assess them, underscoring the ongoing dispute between labor action and corporate defense.
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Coal Trust
COLORADO SENATORS Fights Over House Senate Seats Erupt
Republicans in the Colorado House seek to unseat Democratic members to control joint ballots while Democrats in the Senate plan to offset by ousting Republicans. The clash mirrors broader calls for electing U S Senators by popular vote and exposes a discreditable power struggle between chambers and parties.
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Colorado
Walcott
Teller
Denver
House
Senate
Republican House
United States
Injustice of innocent prisoner's redress in Massachusetts
A historical column laments the lack of compensation when an innocent man endures years in jail and even death row while awaiting trial. It cites the Molineux case and Eastman affair, critiques the system, and notes Sheriff Fairbairn's humane approach and proposed monthly grand jury sessions. It also touches on societal duties and a satirical psalm about buckwheat.
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Roland B. Molineux
Sing Sing
Massachusetts
Eastman
Grogan
Sheriff Fairbairn
Fairbairn
Sullivan Charges Discrimination in Ward Room Access
Letter from Democratic candidate D H Sullivan protests denial of use of Ward 19 ward room for campaign in November 12 Boston address. He cites schedule blocking by the city administration and argues voters deserve access to his platform alongside others in local politics.
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John J. Fenno
Superintendent of Public Buildings
Ward 19
Jantoe
Ambrose Woods
McInerney
Alder
Aon
D. H. Sullivan
Police Parade Sparks Witty Remarks From Onlookers
On State Street Tuesday a crowd gathered for a police parade. A group of young ladies teased the officers, hoping to draw attention while the officers kept their gaze forward. One girl quipped she might cross the street if the officers were not cops. The scene mixed humor with wary admiration.
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State Street
Letter advocating追 safer rifle use in rural areas
Albert F. Tenney of Ipswich Massachusetts writes the Post letter page pleading to curb long range rifle fire on rural highways marshes and woods. He cites a recent fatality from a careless boy with a .45-70 and worries that Maine style open season dangers may spread to Massachusetts urging readers and authorities to act.
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Massachusetts
Maine
Albert F. Tenney
Ipswich
Mass
Post's Illustrated Menu From Leftovers Dish Shaped As Shown
A reproduction describes trimming a bolle or square triangle piece, garnished with a hard boiled egg quartered lengthwise, potato balls, and beet slices. Parsley is chopped finely by hand on a board with a small knife, then eggs are cooked gently in barely bubbling water to keep juices and digestibility. Alice E. Whitaker signs the note.
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Alice E. Whitaker
Stealthy Steve Fails in Love at Bond Reception
At eight p m a Bond residence reception honors Duke de Dummychamp for Genevieve Bonds marriage. Stealthy Steve the Six Eyed Sleuth arrives in disguise as Mr Dust, woos Genevieve, ribs fracture from his sudden heartache, and a dark man enters as her future husband Duke de Dummnychamp. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.
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Steve
Bond
Duke de Dummychamp
Genevieve
Ndustry
Mr. Bond
Syhl
Mr. Dust
Genevieve Bond
Russian ambassador snubs banquet over menu omission
New York reports Comte Cassini diplomat did not attend the Chamber of Commerce banquet due to Russia being left off the menu and souvenir program. His name appeared on the guest list after France and before Britain. The absence sparked speculation about perceived slight to Russia.
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New York
Comte Cassini
Russia
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
France
Germany
M. Jules Cambon
Michael Herbert
Direct Descent Up the Hill A Halloween Prank
Grace Dwelley recalls a Duxbury Halloween prank among Puritan descendants. Peggy Drew travels with friends Molly Turner Priscilla Browne and Rose Arnold to Captain's Hill, each paired with a beau. A fall leads to a midnight kiss and a vow to end the feuding, uniting Bruce Drew and Peggy in a plan for peaceful rights of descent.
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Rebecca Drew
Hallowe'en
Plymouth Bay
Aunt Rebecca
Pegsy Drew
Bruce Drew
Molly Turner
Priscilla Browne
Rose Arnold
Bruce
Captain's Hill
Molly
Priscilla
Reggy
Rose
Myles Standish
Duxbury
Hall’s Corner
Page & Shaw
Peggy
Annual Meeting of Girls High School Association
The Girls High School Association of Boston met at West Newton Street High School. About 250 members attended. Miss Gertrude T. Jacobs presided and officers were elected: President Gertrude T. Jacobs. Vice President Mrs. R. C. Sargent. Recording Secretary Martha H. Munro. Corresponding Secretary Isabella P. George. Assistant Corresponding Secretary C. M. Keep. Treasurer P. S. Murray. Assistant Treasurer Priscilla Horsford. Etta Yeardon and E. C. Leach were chosen directors for three years. Seavey fund committee members include Mrs. Mary Seavey, Lucy R. Woods, G. A. Merrill, E. L. Smith and Ida Hunneman. Elene Foster read dialect poems after the meeting.
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Girls’ High School Association of Boston
West Newton Street
Gertrude T. Jacobs
R. C. Sargent
Martha H. Munro
Isabella P. George
C. M. Keep
P. Ss. Murray
Priscilla Horsford
Etta Yeardon
E. C. Leach
Seavey Fund
Mary Seavey
Lucy R. Woods
G. A. Merrill
E. L. Smith
Ida Hunneman
Elene Foster
Young Men’s Christian Union Concert Presented
A pleasing concert was furnished the members and friends of the Young Men’s Christian Union last evening by Mrs. George F. Prevear soprano, Mrs. Cora Mae Knapp contralto, Dr. Ernest Hosea Page tenor, M. Wallace Jenkins tenor, Edward Paul Dooley tenor, and Dr. Claude De Witt Beadle bass.
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The
Young Men's Christian Union
George F. Prevear
Cora Mae Knapp
Ernest Hosea Page
M. Wallace Jenkins
Edward Paul Dooley
Claude de Witt Beadle
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Selah
Sullivan
General Intelligence Bureau
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