Boston Workers Demand Wires Removed Overhead
The Workingmen of Boston join business interests to demand removal of dangerous overhead wires. The Building Trades Council yesterday issued resolutions reflecting a broad industrial sentiment. Indorsed by unions, the move aims to pressure the incoming Legislature against corporate objections and re-enforce property owners and insurers. Wires will be brought down with labor support.
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Boston Businesses Signal Road to Winter Upswing
The Boston Journal surveys a wide range of local firms and reports broad optimism for winter prospects. Executives cite restored confidence and improving trade in the wake of tariff reforms and anticipated repeal of the McKinley bill, linking revival to political changes and looming tariff shifts.
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Mayor Matthews Triumphs Over Gas Trust in Boston
The Post lauds Mayor Matthews for leading the successful overthrow of the gas monopoly, saving Boston residents about half a million dollars a year. His actions are said to have sparked statewide momentum against monopolies, with broad public credit due to his persistent effort.
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Dollar gas boosts Boston costs and politics
The text argues that a permanent gas economy will cut living costs for every man in Boston, claiming the policy will prove decisive for Mayor Matthews in the election. It frames the measure as a lasting saving rather than a temporary benefit.
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The Struggle for Bread in a Hard Winter
The Boston Post urges charitable groups to prepare for a severe winter as many are unemployed and decrying hunger. It praises self-reliant poverty in New England but warns of growing need and proposes a possible free bread fund if distress worsens while urging the comfortable to act.
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Hart Denounces Lack of Action on Boston Unemployment
The Boston interview states candidate Hart has given no consideration to winter employment for the unemployed. The piece contrasts Hart with Mayor Matthews who has acted, arguing voters should choose the proactive incumbent over the indifferent challenger.
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Yale Wins Clean Game at Hampden Park
A Saturday football match at Hampden Park showcased a hard fought yet clean contest. The Yale eleven impressed with old-fashioned play defeating Harvard, signaling a return to honorable sport and clean technique praised by readers.
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Roxbury Gas Price Cut Sparks Big Saving for Residents
The Roxbury Gas Company drops price from 1.50 to 1.20 per thousand, with a planned further cut to 1.00 next Friday. Consumers gain about 13 percent more savings, lowering costs to two thirds of former rates as reform efforts led by the Post and Mayor Matthews push reductions within a year.
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Red Letter Day for Sunday Post in Ads and Circulation
The Sunday Post reports a strong circulation and high demand with urgent duplicate orders from dealers. Advertising revenue surpassed all Sundays in November and October, with major houses delivering the largest ad array since a prior Sunday Post run.
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Revolution in Boston newspaper field noted in 19th century debate
The piece discusses shifting dominance among Boston publications including the Sunday Post the Herald and the Globe outlining a new era in newspaper art and coverage. It cites differential circulation and illustration counts as evidence of changing readership and market power.
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Unity Art Club Musicals Lectures and Local Vintages
The Observant Citizer notes Unity Art Club chair Mrs H W Chaplin reports a season of musicales receptions and twenty one art lectures. The club, with 150 members, bases at 16 Arlington Street and includes Back Bay residents.
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Noted Personalities Stir Gossipy Pages Of Society
The column highlights Mlle Emma Calve preparing for her American debut, recalling her Brussels debut at 19 in Faust, and mentions her Basque-French heritage. It also notes Mary Anderson Navarro in Geneva and a charming pianist from Austria captivating London. Tennessee writer Miss Will Allen Dromgoole faced backlash over mountain reportage, and Mrs. Lamont’s kodak chair hides a music box that startles visitors with hidden melodies.
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NEM STYLES IN COIFFURES FOR EVENING BONNETS
The latest coiffure features a heavy irregular knot formed from abundant hair to protrude outward between crown and neck. The evening bonnet returns to a simple half net with bead rosettes and colored orga roses. Front decorations include two Valkyrie wings of jet velvet and beads.
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New Addressing Reform Sparks Mental Caper
An essay argues for a sequential postal addressing system starting with state then city and street, easing the postman’s task. It mocks current Boston and New York practices and lampoons future intellectual stunts in directing mail.
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Beant Eating Boston Babies A Lesson in Table Etiquette
A New York article describes Boston nativity lessons where a one year old learns manners at the table with baked beans. A nurse guides use of spoon and fork, bread pusher, and bean handling until the child is trained to eat neatly and maturely at the family table.
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Princess Eulalie’s Crystal Palace gown from NYC maker
A spun glass dress ordered by Princess Eulalie during a World’s Fair visit at the Crystal Palace was crafted by a New York dress maker. It cost 2500 dollars and is one of the remarkable outfits showcased at the event.
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Remarkable Glass Fibre Costume Described in Detail
The narrative details a unique costume made from glass fibre spun from solid glass cones three eighths of an inch in diameter. The aggregate length is 750.3 feet with a total weight of 9 pounds 151-2 ounces, while the dress excluding fringe trimmings weighs 18 pounds 81-2 ounces.
Mrs Jerry Simpson Active Campaigner For Husband
Mrs Jerry Simpson wife of Rockless Socrates Medicine Lodge has lived as a semi invalid during most of her husband congress term yet was a vigorous campaigner before. She toured the country with him and long felt at the head of his processions sometimes riding with him and once joining a ten day trip largely by horse and buggy.
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Plan to gather potatoes for city charity from public schools
A proposal to have each public school pupil donate one potato for the poor. The idea needs School Board approval, likely at next Monday's meeting. If approved, collection would occur tomorrow and Wednesday, with distribution via the Woman's Union for Christian Work.
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Questioning Home Market Advocates Spending Abroad
The speaker critiques Home Market advocates for sending funds overseas each year instead of reinvesting locally. They suggest using wealth within the home country to support domestic people and projects before spending abroad.
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Paris cabinet crisis as Carnot seeks premier
President Carnot pressed Casimir-Perier to form a cabinet but was refused. Dupuy also declined. Melin and Challemel-Lacour urged others to form, while Casimir-Perier faced pressure to lead. Observers warn the crisis may last through the week.
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Italy King Hauls Fractious Cabinet Toward Careful Action
Rome reports King Humbert held talks with Signor Crispi about the grave government crisis and Giolitti blamed for the difficult turn. Ex‑premiers Di Rudini and Admiral Brin were received as the king weighs nondecisive steps after consulting prominent statesmen. A crowd led by Giuseppe de Felice protested at parliament. several Socialists were arrested amid new bank scandal disclosures.
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Sagasta Maintains Unity as Spain Sets Melilla Command
Madrid corre spondent reports Premier Sagasta steadied the cabinet after a heated clash between War Minister General Dominguez and Finance Minister Gamaso. Dominguez will not command at Melilla. General Martinez de Campos is Gazetteed to lead and departs shortly amid public approval.
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Cape Cod Race Delivers Closer Timed Exchange
A Cape Cod race between holders of Boston Sunday Post and rival papers ended in an even tighter finish than earlier contests. The Post, Globe, and other papers reported a competitive exchange, highlighting the near tie and rising rivalry.
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Boston Theatres Host Long Concert Run and Busy Week
A Boston audience enjoyed John Graham's Hollis Street Theatre concert last night with a full program including Reeves's Robespierre and an amusing monologue. Many performers and acts followed, with further society and stage events planned across city venues through the week.
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Charges Against Captain Nicholson Reported In Maine
Jackport Maine November 26 Captain M Nicholson who is under 308 bonds appears before the grand jury and is also arrested for assault with intent to kill F H Genn.
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