Free Raw Material Sparks Massachusetts Revival Call
Governor Ames warned three years ago that free coal and iron were essential for life or death. He argued McKinley era policies killed iron mills in Massachusetts and New England, ruining jobs. Now proponents say free raw material will revive industries, reopen mills, and restore work and wages.
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Ames
Massachusetts
McKinley Congress
Boston
Cambridge
New England
Questioning Boston Mayor's Creditable Action
The passage questions whether the mayor’s conduct is worthy of pride for the city of Boston. It flags the action as potentially uncreditable and seeks judgment on its appropriateness for a city's leader.
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Boston
New England tariff debate shapes bill in Congress
A lengthy article traces how New England manufacturers and workers pressed Congress for a tariff revision to aid iron ore, coal, and wool on the free list or with low ad valorem duties. It notes petitions from 1880 and 1890, political shifts, and the Democratic Congress responding with favored terms for New England industry. It also mentions local Boston items and public notices about figures like Thomas F. Tracey and Dr. Holmes.
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New England
Congress
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Carnegie
Republican Congress
Democratic Congress
Wool Consumers’ Association
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delano
Senate Finance Committee
Columbus Delano
Wool Growers’ Association
Senate
Republican Party
Congresa
Boston Journal Questions Hart Answers Public Inquiries
The Boston Journal notes insinuations about who authored questions sent to Candidate Hart by the Post. The editor acted on his own, not at Meyer Matthews or others’ urging. The Post aimed to inform the public and asked courteous questions. Hart answered, and the Journal presents both sets.
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The
Boston Journal
Post
Hart
Meyer Matthews
Tve
Hart denies gas reform movement in Boston mayoral race
Hart claims no gas reform movement exists and accuses Mayor Matthews of improper actions at the State House. He asserts he would not have interfered without formal city counci l request and says the supposed reform would have prevented “dollar gas” in Boston.
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Hart
Post
Matthews
Bogton
State House
Coun- Ca
People
Gas Trust
Boston
Harthaw
Matthewe
Hart defends granting city privileges before leaving office
Mr Hart answers a Post inquiry by saying his administration earned creditable praise for approving the City Council action that granted special privileges to a corporation in which he had recently acquired an interest. He argues propriety not corruption and notes eight Aldermen supported the measure.
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Hart
Ert
Boston
Effects of tariff rate changes on New England industries
The article argues the new tariff bill balances material and product duties to encourage American manufacture while lowering consumer costs. It notes freeing raw materials, easing wool protections, and lower woollen goods and carpet duties support industry without harming home markets, urging flexibility toward liberal policy and recognizing shifts hurt pampered monopolies.
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Encourages Local Giving
Readers are urged to donate a turkey to a deserving family for Thanksgiving. Citizens can give directly to families they know or contact Mr Walding to act as almoner for the bounty. In hard times, sharing a turkey strengthens the Thanksgiving spirit for both giver and recipient.
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Post
Turkey
Walding Cases
Laura Lee Designs Stir Street Fashion Interest
The Observ NT Citizen notes Miss Laura Lee, a noted designer for women, frequently appears in her own fashion creations on the street. Jury McIntosh from Bood fellow is mentioned in connection with the article's fashion discussion.
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Laura Lee
Lee
Widows carry out late emperor’s charity wish in Bornstedt home
A children's home at Bornstedt, planned by the late Wilhelm Emperor Frederick, opens with ceremonies thanks to his widow's funding. Also noted are Balaklava survivor Sergeant Lavick dying of consumption in New Orleans and Prince Karol of Roumania baptized in Bucharest, with ties to Hohenzollern lineage.
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Wimperor Frederick
Germany
Bornstedt
John Lavick
Balaklava
New Orleans
San Antonio
Tex
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Karol
Bucharest
Duke of Edinburgh
Sigmaringen
Letter to the Editor about Post circulation concerns
A reader from Tamworth voices concern over the Post newspaper’s Sunday edition showing strong circulation gains in New Hampshire areas. The writer asks the editor to maintain the Post’s site dominance and expresses loyalty to the paper.
Mayor's plan for Columbus Ave extension to Franklin Park
Mayor Matthews endorses a wide eighty foot extension of Columbus Avenue from the Public Garden north to Franklin Park. The plan runs through the South End, crosses the New Haven & Hartford rail line at Tremont, and continues to Roxbury Crossing and Franklin Park, with street and boulevard improvements across the district. Prominent citizens and real estate men back the project, calling it practical, feasible, and a long overdue artery that will raise property values and open the area to taxation.
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Columbus ‘Avenue
Franklin Park
Public Garden
Park Square
Matthews
Columbus Avenue
Ward 11
South End
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Tremont
Roxbury Crossing
Pynchon Street
Centre Street
Hoge
Seaver Street
Boston
Brice S. Evans
Andreas Blume
A. P. Martin
A. H. Soden
Horace S. Crowell
Jesse L. Nason
Charles A. Snow
L. Dillaway
Alonzo A. Miner
Newfoundland Letter Attacks Starving Notions
A reader defends Newfoundland against claims of widespread poverty. He argues fishermen live in comfortable homes, with access to steamship service, doctors in major towns, and sufficient food including cod, salmon, caribou, and berries. The letter disputes the article’s portrayal and urges readers to verify conditions with local realities.
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Sir
Newfoundland
Terra Nova
Newfoundland Steamship Company
St. John's
Harbor Grace
Conception Bay
Bonavista Bay
Trinity
Twillingate
Little Bay
Catholic Union Honors Bishop Keane With Boston Reception
Members of the Catholic Union of Boston hosted a reception for Bishop Keane at Odd Fellows Hall. About 100 attendees filled the hall before a concert, which featured Miss Lunde, Miss Nixon, and Mons. De Seve among others. Afterward Bishop Keane and Vicar General Byrne spoke, then retired as the party continued with dancing and socializing. Prominent guests included Judge James L. Walsh, Rev. William Byrne, Rev. Francis D. Fullerton, Judge J. D. Fallon, Dr. John Duff, and many other local leaders and families.
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Catholic Union of Boston
Keane
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mons. de Seve
Miss Nixon
Byrne
James L. Walsh
William Byrne
V. G
Francis D
Fullerton
J. D. Fallon
J. P. Manning
T. A. Crawford
Henry O'Meara
J. C. Shayer
Bishop Keane to Speak at Harvard Catholic Club
Bishop Keane president of the Catholic University at Washington will address Harvard University's Catholic Club next Wednesday at 8 PM in Sanders Theatre. President Isilet Professor Norton and many faculty and clergy will sit on the platform. the meeting is open to the public. The speaker's topic is not yet announced but expected to be of vital importance.
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Thomas A. Mullen
Law School
Mullen
Boston Latin School
Harvard Catholic Association
Keane
Bishop Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
Catholic Club
Harvard University
Sanders
Isilet
Norton
Law
Death in Shaw's Cove Mystery of Hotel Clerk Howe
The body of Edward Howe, 30, a hotel clerk at Hotel Winthrop, was found in Shaw's Cove. He had been missing for about two weeks after leaving a dance near the armory. Coroner Pari of Norwich will investigate. no violence or intoxication noted. He previously worked on the Norwich steamboat line and lived near the armory with his wife.
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New London
Edward Howe
Winthrop
Shaw’s Cove
Armory
Pari
Norwich
Steamera
Death of 8-Year-Old James F Bossom in Marglehead
James F Bossom died at his Lee street home after a period of paralysis. An 8 year old veteran of the late war, he belonged to Post 82, A A S, and Manatang Tribe of Red Men. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the Methodist Church.
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Marglehead
James F. Bossom
Lee Street
Post 82
A. A. St
Manatang Tribe of
Red Men
Methodist Church
Watchman fatally struck by train at South Lawrence crossing
Lawrence authorities report Matthew Colquehoun a watchman at the transfer station near Osgoal street South Lawrence was fatally struck by a train while signaling and died instantly.
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Lawrence
Matthew Colquehoun
Osgoal Street
South Lawrence
Witne
Aldermen Report Little Action in Meeting
The Board of Aldermen met yesterday and transacted little business before adjourning before 6. An order for a 20 year loan at 4 percent was introduced for Talbot avenue and Laurent avenue projects along with a small bridge work. The Harrison avenue widening proposal was sent to the next meeting. Rutherford avenue extension to City Square and an $800 transfer for Harris court extension were referred to committees and the street department.
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Sanford
Folsom
Talbot Avenue
Laurent Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Beach Street
Fissex Street
Mitchell
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
City Square
Harris Court
Weather advisory warns of dangerous gales on New England coast
Weather bureau bulletin from Washington notes a storm centered in the lower Ohio Valley affecting the Southern States. It warns ships to be alert for strong winds and dangerous seas with possible gales along the New England coast by Tuesday.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Ohio Valley
New England
Naval torpedo testing in Newport for new textbook
In Newport on November 27 Whitehead torpedoes are fired from the torpedo boat Cushing in the outer harbor to collect data for a Navy Department new torpedoes book. The aim is to replace the current issued manual deemed useless due to rapid missile advances.
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Newport
R. J
Whitehead
Cushing
Navy Department
Man Dies After Drinking Poisoned Beer in Lynn
William H. Barry a 35 year old shoemaker who had been out of work for months died after taking poison with beer at his boarding house on Monroe Street. Refuses claim accidental death after disturbance in Room 15.
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Lynn
William H. Barry
Barry
Monroe Street
John
Garrood
Insolvency case nears end in Manchester New Hampshire
In insolvency proceedings against J A Moore at Ia Conta tadey counsel for Receiver Bartlett of the People's Fire Insurance Company and Receiver Taggart withdrew motions to join the petition of Receiver Heard of the Commonwealth Bank. Judge Rollins issued probate notice of dismissal motions ending the case.
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Manchester
N. H
J. A. Moore
Iaconta
Tadey
E. M. Toptiff
Bartlett
People’s Fire Insurance Company
A. Taggart
Derryfield Savings Bank
Commonwealth Bank
Rollins
Marshall McNeilly Thrown From Team in West Peabody
Marshall McNeilly of West Peabody sustained a compound fracture of the left leg below the knee after his team bolted near saw mills in West Peabody. He was thrown from the rig and the wheels passed over him. amputation may follow.
Brave Soldier and Calm Wife Gain Noted Prize
A wartime private, Wallace Ware and his wife from TOs Vt share a tale of valor and recovery. Private Noyes earned a U S Medal of Honor after battles from Wilderness to Petersburg, while his wife describes relief after using Dr. Greene's Nervura remedy, claiming renewed sleep, appetite, and strength.
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En Tos Vt
Wallace Ware
Noyes
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Inchester
Cedar Creek
U. S
Eloquent Plea for Mercy Before Portland Judge
In Portland on November 27 Judge Gould jailed Rev. B. F. Pritchard for being a common drunkard. The former clergyman, now a lecturer, made an earnest plea promising sobriety to avoid harming his family while admitting his $1500 annual income. He rued his downfall and sought bail efforts to secure liquor abstinence.
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Portland
Gould
B. F. Pritchard
Pritchard
Lquor
Jiquor
The Williams Market Clock Lighting Query
A Boston letter writer commends Public Demands for taking up lighting of the Williams market clock. The writer asks if city lamps department officials oversee town clock illumination and suggests Public Demands inquire at City Hall for a confirmation.
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Wiliams
City Lamps Department
City Hall
Boston
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