Ruth Marchants Sunday Post Doll Delight in Somerville
A Somerville three year old, Ruth Marchant of 102 Jaques Street, receives a life size Sunday Post doll from a reader promotion. Ruth sews, dresses, and plays with the doll, sharing joy with neighbors and planning to invite ten friends to join for future Sundays. The story captures community whimsy and the doll’s social ripple as other children seek coupons.
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Jaques Street
Somerville
Ruth
Ruth Marchant
Sunday Post
New England
Dolly
Post
Garret
Boston
Mrs. Peterson
Jacques Street
Fierce fighting in Havana streets rocks city
Havana reports deadly clashes between police and striking workers leaving two dead and 82 wounded, including five serious injuries. Rioting began with electric car seizures and broad sympathy strikes, prompting state intervention and a police order to restore order amidst a tense political backdrop. Senator Tamayo resigned as secretary of government, with Palma delaying acceptance until resolve.
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Havana
Greenwood
Diego Tamayo
Palma
Central Veterans’ Union
General Gomez
Senor Tamayo
Kieran May Will Seek Catholic Marriage Dispensation
Patrick Kieran seeks a dispensation to marry Miss Mary A. McDonald in the Catholic Church. A protest had been filed but Ms McDonald withdrew it in Providence, leaving Bishop Harkins free to rule on the request this week.
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Fall River
Patrick Kieran
Harkins
Mary A. McDonald
Providence
Coen
Mr. Kieran
Opposition to Reed Smoot Senate bid by Salt Lake alliance
The Ministerial Alliance of Salt Lake City adopted resolutions opposing the election of Reed Smoot, a Mormon apostle, to the U S Senate. They planned to send copies to prominent ministers, Roosevelt, Congress, and other leaders, arguing the move would threaten civil and religious beliefs and noting polygamous relations among many Mormon leaders.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Ministerial Alliance
United States
Senate
Reed Smoot
Mormon Church
Roosevelt
Congress
Smert
Quorum of Mormon
Apostle Smoot
United States Senate
Markle in New York presses coal chiefs for talks
John Markle independent coal operator visited the Lehigh Valley and New York Ontario & Western offices in New York seeking a conference with independents and large operators. Presidents said no firm arrangements for a meeting were confirmed and no calls were received today.
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New York
John Markle
Coal Road
Markle
Walter
Lehigh Valley
Fowler
New York, Ontario & Western
Million Women Use Fels Naptha Soap Claims
A million women use Fels Naptha soap and know that it saves full half the labor of washing. They don’t all know that it saves full half the wear on the clothes, but are finding it out.
Honored Irish Patriots in Boston Observance
The United Irish League of Boston held a memorial last night at the American House for Allen Larkin and O'Brien, executed in Manchester on November 28, 1867. Leaders Joseph Devlin KE O'Brien Kennedy John O’Callaghan and Dr Timmins spoke of Irish sacrifice and steadfast resolve. Kennedy recalled his 15 year sentence reduced to 12 months in prison and his readiness to endure again for the Irish cause.
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Allen
Larkin
O’brien
Manchester
United Irish League of Boston
Central Council
Joseph Devlin
KE. O’brien Kennedy
John O’callaghan
Timmins
Kennedy
Devlin
Brady's Story of Bribery in Woburn Session
The bribery investigation committee reopened with questions about Cummings and Greaney as witnesses who were ruled in default. Dennis L. Sullivan, Brady testified, and Greaney discussed franchise aims and bribery offers. Brady recounted Remington and Choate discussions, the vote on railway franchises, and the panel adjourned for Friday with future witness promises and a postmeeting concert plan.
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Sullivan
Mr. Cummings
City Hall
Cummings
Brady
Edward F. Brady
Woburn Board of Aldermen
Alderman Greaney
Boston
Greaney
Alderman Holland
Holland
Adam Bustead
Charles F. Remington
Remington
Bustead
Witness
Choatte
Choate
Sweeney
Boston & Northern Street Railway
Lowell & Boston
Jady
The
Boston & Northern
Sés Orangeine Promises Pain Relief and Illness Prevention
Sés Orangeine claims to save time by preventing minor ailments from becoming serious and avoiding unnecessary pain and sickness. The text presents a product claim without additional context or verifiable details.
New Year Will Find Tunnel at Long Wharf
Contractors expect the East Boston tunnel from Maverick square to Atlantic avenue station to reach Long wharf by January first. As of last Saturday 3950 feet had been completed with 250 feet remaining, workers averaging 50 feet weekly. On the Boston side work also progresses rapidly, though the contract from the custom house to Scollay square has not been awarded.
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East Boston
Maverick Square
Atlantic Avenue
Long Wharf
Boston
Custom House
Scollay Square
McGovern
Ames Building
St Stephen Parishioners Plan Reunion at St Johns Hall
Final arrangements are complete for a reunion of St Stephen's parishioners to be held at St Johns Hall Moon street tomorrow evening. The grand march will commence at 9 o clock and be led by Senator Henry S Fitzgerald followed by marshals and aids.
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St. Stephen’s
St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
Henry S. Fitzgerald
Conlin
Thespians to Stage Grand Theatrical Ball in Boston
On December 11 Symphony Hall in Boston will host an extensive theatrical ball described as an unprecedented social event. Manager Harry N. Farren of the Columbia Theatre will oversee arrangements, promising a novelty that will surpass past endeavours in brains, money, and experience.
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Symphony Hall
Boston
Harry N. Farren
Columbia Theatre
Grammar School Club Dines with School Officials Guest
The Boston Grammar School Club hosted Miss Carlisle supervisor of schools and Miss Baker Dillaway School principal at Young's Hotel for its monthly meeting. No speeches were given and the entertainment consisted of vocal solos by Miss Edith Whitcomb. About 30 members attended.
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Boston Grammar School Club
Young’s Hotel
Londoners Visit Boston Delegation of London Chamber of Commerce tours Boston
A London Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Boston staying through Thursday to inspect the Boston Elevated railroad and Boston Harbor. The group, led by Sir Vincent H. Kennett and Lt General John Winburn Laurie, attends a Vendome reception and lunch hosted by the Massachusetts State Board of Trade. Governor elect Bates and Mayor Collins attend. The visitors praise American wealth and prosperity and note Laurie's 26 years in the Royal Fusiliers with the Victoria Cross and Henderson’s role in introducing wood pulp to England.
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London Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Boston
Back Bay
Albany
Vendome
Richard L. Gay
State Board
Charles I. Adams
New York Chamber of Commerce
London
Chamber
John Winburn Laurie
M. Pit F. Faithful Begg
Arthur Serena
London Chamber of Arbitration
J. Y. Henderson
British Wood Pulp Association
Ixenric B. Murray
Chamber of Commerce
Bates
Collins
United States
Marden
M. P
Royal Munster Fusiliers
England
Resolutions Back Mrs Duff At Boston Meeting
At Lincoln Hall Ward 5 a Democratic Citizens committee meeting adopted resolutions condemning editorial attacks on Mrs Julia E Duff. They express strongest condemnation of those sending untruthful articles and vow to send copies to all Boston daily newspapers.
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Democratic Citizens
Lincoln Hall
Ward 5
Julia E. Duff
Boston
Robert Paul Clarkson
Democratic Citizens’ Committee
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Washington Street
H. Crine
Avon St
United League
Woburn
North End
Daniel D. Rourke
Thomas J. Grady
Patrick H. Bradley
Philip J. McGonagle
Thomas J. McMackin
George A. Scigliano
Boston Elevated Railroad
Sara Bernhardt
Reunion
Thespians
DINES
Duff
China
A. McArthur
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