City editor letters praise mayor and defend graft claims
Readers defend Mayor Fitzgerald and the administration in Dorchester and elsewhere. Letters praise social and financial welfare efforts, wage raises for laborers, and fair treatment of unions, while noting graft concerns and urging continued support.
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San Francisco
John J. Ahern
Salutation Street
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Old Pastor Is Given Gifts in East Boston
The Rev W Dewees Roberts longtime rector of St John s Episcopal East Boston recently moved to Milton. Parishioners via the Ladies Auxiliary hosted a supper and presented a prayer desk stools embossed resolutions and two portraits as loving remembrances. William L Sweeney spoke praising the pastor s work and Roberts expressed thanks. The supper was run by Mrs Frank C Richardson and a large auxiliary committee. The desk and stools were crafted by William Farmer the church sexton.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
East Boston
Milton
St. John’s Church
Roberts
Charles E. Jackson
William L. Sweeney
Mr. Roberts
Frank C. Richardson
William ©. Farmer
Brankards Cured Secretly Hidden Home Remedy
An old advertisement promises a secret method to cure brankards at home with no cost to the reader. It markets a painless approach and urges readers to try the remedy immediately. No specific medical claims or ingredients are disclosed in the small text.
No to Fitzgerald as Boston mayor says Weston and Roxbury
Letters from Alfred Weston of Roxbury and another signer denounce Mayor Fitzgerald as autocratic and beholden to private interests. They urge voters to reject his re election and demand changes to municipal leadership based on integrity and public trust.
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Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
Old Bay
Boston
Alfred Weston
Eontor
Trio of Young Ladies Entertain at Vendome
A Charity Club fair at the Hotel Vendome featured the Oxford Trio three young women from Boston society with notable musical talent. Miss Marguerite Pearson Miss Marian Priestly and Miss Mabel A Pierce performed with the leader as conductor and their concerts pleased both performers and audience.
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Hotel Vendome
Oxford Trio
Boston
Marguerite Pearson
Marian Priestly
Mabel A. Pierce
Miss Mabel A. Pierce
Oxford
Bryan Needs Party Backing For Another Run
The piece argues Bryan should run again if the party desires it and can offer confidence. It warns Republicans must nominate a reformer or uncertain ally, while Democrats should fight for their beliefs and rely on merit rather than opponent errors. It acknowledges Bryan may accept the nomination despite prospects of defeat.
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Bryan
Divorce Granted Over Dog Attack Claim in Chambles
Mrs. Lulu H. Spruill of Chambles, Georgia, obtained a divorce in Atlanta after alleging her husband Thomas Spruill killed her dog in her sight and threw it at her feet, a claim echoing the proverb strike my dog you strike me.
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Atlanta
Lulu H. Spruill
Chambles
Thomas Spruill
Reverend Malcolm Explores Marriage as Man’s Normal Condition
The Rev. T Walker Malcolm of the First Presbyterian Church in Painted Post describes marriage as man’s normal condition and urges husbands to value their affinity. His sermons include The Model Wife and A Model Husband stressing companionship over wandering.
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N.Y
T. Walker Malcolm
First Presbyterian Church
Lover’s Love At Stake In $50,000 Suit In Syracuse
George H. Mc Chesney Jr files suit for $50,000 against George N. Crouse alleging he stole the affections of Mrs. McChesney. The case notes Maude Mather a Utica heiress and her divorce filing after her fortune waned. Crouse is described as a prominent Yale graduate businessman.
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Syracuse
George H. McChesney, Jr
George N. Crouse
Charles D. Copley Dies at 70 in Springfield
Charles D. Copley, 70, the oldest dry goods merchant in Springfield, died here of heart disease. He leaves a widow and a daughter.
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Springfield
Charles D. Copley
Can
Plymouth Barbers Fight Back With Higher Prices
Plymouth saloon of 14 November reports barbers retaliated against doctors price hikes by raising shaves to 15 cents and haircuts to 55 cents. Residents complain of rough shaves and public scorn as locals joke about barber doctor rivalries.
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Plymouth
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