Western Speaker Likely as Cannon Widens Lead in 1904 Race
The article argues Josiah Cannon of Illinois is the favored Speaker choice for the 58th Congress, aided by New England support despite regional balance. It notes Henderson’s withdrawal, Babcock’s exit, and Massachusetts pressure to abolish the tariff on hides, urging Congress to act before the new year.
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Henderson
Middle West
Congress
58Th Congress
Josph G. Cannon
Illnois
Babcock
Wisconsin
Cannon
New England
Littlefield
Maine
Connecticut
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
House
United States
Hoar
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Duties of Citizenship in Labor Strife Response
President John Mitchell declared that a trade union member who serves in the State militia should perform all duties of citizenship and accept the responsibilities that accompany them. He defended labor organization while condemning actions by a Schenectady union expelling a National Guard member, stressing law and order and local self-government over federal intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Scranton
Mitchell
Coal Trust
Schenectady
N. J
National Guard
Gift From the Philippines Sparks San Francisco Plague Debate
The piece warns that bubonic plague spread to San Francisco since territorial gains, calling it a gift from the Philippines. It criticizes California politicians for denying the outbreak, notes 80 cases since 1900 with 30 in three months, and urges federal interstate action to force San Francisco and California to act. It cites the Pacific coast risk and two years of eradication work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippines
California
New Haven
Pacific Coast
Tax on Hides Proposes Delayed Relief for New England
Amid a secure Republican majority in the Fifty-eighth Congress, leaders in power advance plans to indefinitely defer relief measures for New England industry. The editorial notes strong party support but warns of ongoing hardship for regional manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ier
Mind cure on Supreme Court ruling and society notes
The Supreme Court upholds mind over body ideas, ruling no fraud in magnetic healing communications. Judge Peckham emphasizes belief freedom and non fraudulent assertion of mind power. The column also shares anecdotes about comparisons to Senator Hoar, concert attire, a mix up over testimony and piano tuning, and hypnotism demonstrations by Fred J Sherwood with humorous scientific insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Peckham
Fred 3. Sherwood
Washington Street
Mr. Sherwood
Judge Ritchie Visits Boston Courts and City
The visit of Judge Robert J. Ritchie from St. John New Brunswick to Boston highlights explorations of local justice administration. He attends social gatherings hosted by prominent locals while observing Massachusetts jurists and criminal care. The report also notes public transit signaling issues and a letter about intelligent mice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert J. Ritchie
St. John
N. B
Ritchie
Massachusetts
Reston
Abram A. Elston
Joseph I. McLaughlin
State Prison
James M. McLaughlin
Atlantic Avenue
Dudley Street
Witty Irishman Outsmarts Dog Owner on Beacon Street
An Irishman sitting with a dog on a Beacon Street mall shares quick retorts with a surly dog owner. The owner mutters a barb, the Irishman replies with a sharp quip about the dog’s breed and connections, leaving the man defeated and walking away. The tale lauds the Irish wit as a world proverb and warns that crossing him demands sharp repartee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Hunting With The President Bears Rainy Day Oddities
From Camp Administration Mississippi November 18 report says heavy rain floods bear hunting grounds hampering Roosevelt party. Guide Hoke Collier notes bears seen with backintoshes and umbrellas amid waterlogged swamps and malaria risk. Wireless dispatch sent from stormy terrain. A humorous local note section includes questions about fictional detective Stealthy Steve Six-Eyed Sleuth with portrait and life details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Administration
Miss
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Hoke Collier
Steve
Sack Suits at Shuman Corner for Gentlemen
Shuman Corner offers Sack Suits in straight front four buston style at $20. Describes handsome lines substantial fabrics and superior workmanship and trimmings by A. Shuman.
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Shuman
A. Shuman
Damning Evidence In A Duke Mystery
Synovels of previous chapters will be published tomorrow if the weather permits. In the scene Phineas Bond quizzed Stealthy Steve over evidence that Duke de Dummychamp killed a butler and stole diamonds. The sleuth notes the night’s meteorology and the butler’s left handed revolver as clues. To be continued.
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Duke de Dummychamp
Duke de Dummychump
Phineas Bond
Steve
D$sten
Mr. Bond
Teeldes
Denehter
Genevieve
Fr. Rand
Mr. Band
John Bell Bouton Dies at 72 in Cambridge Residence
John Bell Bouton longtime writer and editor died at 21 Craigie Street Cambridge aged 72 Born Concord New Hampshire and a Dartmouth College graduate 1849 He edited Cleveland Plain Dealer New York Journal of Commerce Appleton's Annual Encyclopedia and authored novels travel works and patriotic writings Prayers at his Cambridge home Thursday 9 30 am funeral at John Nesmith homestead Lowell 2 pm
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John Bell Bouton
Craigie Street
Cambridge
Pre Ware
Concord
N .W
Dartmouth College
Cleveland Plain Center
Meve
New York Journal of Commerce
Moscow
Appleton
Encvcolopedia
Flo
Lotus Club of
New York
John Nesmith
Lowell
Medford Luce Recalls Caucus Vote In Medford
A remonstrance filed with Medford City Clerk Joyce and ward officers seeks a Luce law recount of alderman votes from Republican municipal caucuses. President Lowell sought a recount after losing by 32 votes to Alderman Johnson. Disputed ballots were sent back after partial handling. Ward 4 blocked access. Recount showed no material change. clerk and caucus chairman dispute authority to open or count ballots.
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Medford
Joyce
Luce
Lowell
Johnson
Hallowell
Ward 4
Morris W. Child
Melville Munro
Alderman Johnson
Pride's Crossing transfers prior home to Allen then Prick
A series of deeds recorded at the local registry shows Mrs. Emily Tyson conveying her Pride's Crossing properties to George L. Allen and trustees then Allen selling the combined holdings to Henry C. Frick. No price is named but the 20 year old context cites a homemade cost of seven dollars and a planned summer residence costing about 300 900 for Frick to rebuild or replace the existing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Tyson
Pride’s Crossing
George L. Allen
Posi’s Fruit Centerpiece and Simple Chocolate Cake
A short article notes fruit as more appealing than flowers for table displays, with tips on rinsing street fruit and using baskets and leaves for arrangement. It shares an old cake recipe with fresh chocolate cream frosting and a cream filling, credited to ALICE E. WHITAKER.
Dear Miss Dudley and Miranda Letters From a Man of Letters
A sequence of flirtatious exchanges from a man to Miss Dudley and the three correspondents Miranda and Dee, describing love letters, marriage, and domestic life with playful teases. The notes reveal witty self-awareness and a wife’s counterclaims about affection and loyalty, all framed as period epistolary chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Abbot
Ames Building
Boston
Mr. Abbot
General Post Office
Miranda Dudley
Miss Dudley
Miranda
Navy
Madam Miranda
Tam
Thanksgiving at the Y M C A Union Dinner
The B Y M C Union invites members unable to be with friends for Thanksgiving to a New England Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday November 27 at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. M. C. Union
Christian Union Committee
New England
High Churchmen Meet Clerical Union Congress at Advent
Leaders of the Clerical Union for the Maintenance and Defence of Catholic Principles, an association of top Episcopalian clergy, gather for their annual council at the Church of the Advent with communion at 8:30 AM. Rev. F. E. Bissell notes the group’s opposition to low church views and aims to persuade members toward shared beliefs. A related service and address by Rev. Arthur Ritchie followed the gathering.
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Clerical Union For
United States
Church of the Advent
F. E. Bissell
Clerical Union
Arthur Ritchie
Church of St. Ignatius
New York City
Labor Rates Push for Subway Bill Compromise
William H. Hayes of Boston argues before election day for elevated railroad labor standards. He urges compromise wages for unskilled and skilled workers and parity with union rates to advance the rapid transit bill amid Central Labor Union opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Elevated Railroad
Rapid
Heston
Fevet
Cline Outscores Cutler in Hub Billiards Showdown
Harry Cline defeated A G Cutler 80 to 16 at the Hub billiard palace in a three cushion handicap event. Cline had runs of six and four, with three runs of four. Ben Laurie is set to face Cline next Wednesday night in a 40 to 50 handicap clash.
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Hub Billiard Palace
Harry Cline
A. G. Cutler
Hetags
Mr. Cline
Ben Laurie
We’re not making good clothes for fun this season
We state we will not entertain shoddy work, asserting we have an axe to grind. It pays to make good clothing as it draws and keeps trade. We emphasize fifty years of consistent quality and urge interest in our overcoats priced $15 to $25 this season.
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Mind Cure
William Coffey
London Bookbinders’ Association
Symphony Hall
Dee Va Roe
Superior Court
Parker House
Lyman F. George
Fortier
Trulane University
New Orleans
Sanders Theatre
Louisians
Cercle Francais
Harvard
Louisiana Historical Society
Legion of Honor
Boston Public
Bates Hall
Park Street
Mr. Mouse
Newton Newkirk
Haverhill, Mass
Bjorn Byimgson
Cyrus
Pour Eyuls
Bill Billson
P. S
NEW Cape and
Chinchilla
John
Boutan
FRICK
Steel King Buye Bic
Alice E. Whitaker
POST
Helen Hicks
Broadway
Randa
Dee
Prithee
Ihaw
Les
Vercoats
Desige
Ad Fuman
Y. M.C
Hayes
Subway
Cline
Cutler
Washington and
Brattle Streets
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