Turkish indemnity bill looms over US Turkish duties
The Boston Post notes from Constantinople that the Turkish government seeks indirect payment for indemnity via ship price surcharges. It questions Washington’s stance, warns the bill may be collected only by force, and contrasts colonial coercion with possible restraint by the United States.
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Constantinople
Philadelphia
Washington
London
Turkey
United States
Kentucky
Smyrna
Hawaii vote split over home rule and white rule factions
Letters from Hawaii reveal a sharp contest between advocates of self rule and supporters of a white controlled government. Corroborated claims allege Delegate-elect Wilcox won via misrepresentation about restoring the monarchy. Chinese voters and Molokai lepers participated, suggesting a minority Native vote and a broader, complex electorate shaping Wilcox’s Washington tenure.
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Hawaii
Congress
Wilcox
McKinley
Dole
Honolulu
Molokai
Washington
Territory of
Wealth and Senate Reform Urged as Senators Chosen by People
An editorial laments that state legislatures elect wealthy men to U S Senate in place of honorable leaders. It cites Addicks, Clark, Quay, and others, noting bribe reports and defeats. It argues wealth shapes legislatures, calls for direct popular election to restore character.
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United States
Senate
Delaware
Addicks
Clark
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Nebraska
Bryan
Parallel wars in Africa and Asia echo colonial conquest
The text draws a parallel between South Africa and the Philippines, arguing that both involve powerful English-speaking nations subjugating self-governing peoples. It condemns coercive moves toward colonial rule, citing burning homesteads, farm devastation, and deportations, and questions how long the pattern will continue.
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South Africa
Philippines
Log-rolled loan bill sparks mayoral power debate
City officials clash over borrowing authority with the Mayor as the proposed loan measure prompts Aldermen to argue for executive control. The Post defends the Common Council as a check on waste and corruption, urging preservation of the city’s municipal balance against executive overreach.
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Adams
Gove
Hart
Common Council
Boston Common Council
Thanksgiving Weather Buoys Spirits at Young's Hotel
The Observant Citizen notes a bright Thanksgiving with brief morning snow squall and clear skies. Prominent gentlemen gifted George F. Betts a Waltham watch, while J Reed Whipple employees enjoyed a long standing festive dinner, reflecting annual gratitude. A reader asks Tremont Temple and Boston Theatre seating figures, and a man finds a large pocket book at Union Station, prompting a quick lapse in curiosity.
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George F. Betts
Young’s Hotel
George
Waltham
Daily Table Hints from the Sunday Post
The Sunday Post outlines daily meals for breakfast lunch and dinner including dishes like Sliced Oranges Wheat Cakes Broiled Finnan Haddie and Butter Sauce for breakfast Cold Boiled Tongue Potato Salad Buttered Beets and Baked Apples for luncheon Vermicelli Soup Steamed Fowl and Mashed Potatoes for dinner with Pickled Eggs and Banana Tapioca plus Lady Fingers and Black Coffee The note ends with a recipe for pickled eggs and the name Marion Trask 226 Main Street Melrose Massachusetts.
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Marion Trask
Main Street
Melrose
Mass
Dolly Dialogue at Capitol Hill Race Harangue
A Washington Post paragraph sketches a domestic dispute over racing debts and shopping bills. A wife berates her husband for gambling on horses at Benning while he deflects with excuses and sarcastic quips. The scene ends with a sobbing lament and stage effects.
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Capitol Hill
Benning
Auld Lang Syne Returns as Lois sings
Dr Harold Douglas, a respected town physician, battles a long dormant love as Lois Holland, once his betrothed, returns to sing in a concert. Her triumph rekindles old feelings but she fears the risk of heartbreak, yet her voice finds its strength and the crowd echoes a shared memory with the final notes of Auld Lang Syne.
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Dr. Douglas
Lois Holland
Harold
Harold Douglas
Lois
Lois Helland
Harold Dolas
Aertionlesa
Juglas
Paes
Beverly Society Notices Highlight Veteran Ladies Aid Forming
Under Management of W B Fox the Cadet theatricals return as society events ease into impersonal affairs. The Society of Veterans Ladies Aid formed in Beverly lists officers led by Mrs Arnie Goldsmith with several hosts helping at the New England Feebody Home fundraiser at the Hotel Brunswick. Guests include Mrs Mary A Livermore and many others. entertaining features span from a Redman’s Hall dance to a Boston Operatic Quartet recital and a Prescott Club minstrel show in Whit ney Hall with W B Fox directing the Cadet theatricals anew.
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W. B. Fox
Cadet Theatricals
Society of Veteran Ladies
Beverly
Samuel C. Silver
Columbia Street
Brookline
Society of Veterans’ Ladies’ Aid
Arnie Goldsmith
Carrie E. Batley
Gertrude Gardner
Fannie Fedrick
Carrie Woodberry
Edith Gardner
Georgie Gunnison
Anle
New England Feabody Home
Brunswick
Mary A. Livermore
Melville Bigelow
Herbert A. Justin
Julia A. Eastman
Alan
Whitmore
Robert Bleakie
Frank Mee
William H. Grey
H. F. Leonard
Frederick Ste- Questen
William T. Russell
Misa
Annie C. Ward
Roland O. Lamb
C. C. Clapp
A. F. Clark
R. G Brown
S. A. Rice
L Cushing Kimball
M. “.W. Paul
Emma Burt
Mery Young
Mraake Green
G. W. Yeaton
W. H. Alline
E. 8. Burton
T. A. Watterson
First Regiment Heavy Artillery
Cambridgeport
Prescott Club
Whitney Hall
W B. Fox
Cadet
Horace Pratt
B. Stanley Nichols
Jesse Cunha
F. H. Breslyn
Tripp
Women emulate city styles in leading stores displays
The piece notes that women seeking well dressed looks copy neighbors and follow the Sunday Post half tone pictures. It highlights how stylish city women select outfits from local leading stores and suggests no woman can miss viewing the displays.
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Sunday Post
Halftone
Miss Cherry J. Peters Weds Ernest J. Dugan In West Roxbury
Miss Cherry J. Peters daughter of Richard J. Peters of West Roxbury married Ernest J. Dugan son of a police captain. The ceremony was conducted yesterday morning by Rev Father Downing.
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Cherry J. Peters
Richard J. Peters
West Roxbury
Ernest J. Dugan
Police
Dugan
Father Downing
Mrs Helen L Howard Marries James Kehoe in South Boston
In South Boston on Wednesday evening Miss Helen L Howard became Mrs James Kehoe. Mr Kehoe is a prominent district businessman. The Rev Father Russell of St Augustine Church performed the ceremony at 188 Seventh Street. Many beautiful presents were given to the couple.
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Boston
Helen. L. Howard
James Kehoe
Kehoe
Father Russell
St. Augustine Church
Seventh Street
READY FOR COBE
Board of Election Commissioners and Judge Forsaith will meet at City Hall to hear objections to filed nominations. Warren W. Cobb protests the Democratic school committee as illegal. the city committee will oppose. A separate protest targets Abraham Silverman Ward 8 for the ballot with testimony expected from relatives. Afternoon session in the aldermanic chamber will decide Franklin fund use for a trades school on the old Franklin Schoolhouse site.
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Board of Election Commissioners
Forsaith
City Hall
Warren W. Cobb
Democratic School Committee
Abraham Silverman
Ward 8
Kiley
Common Council
Silverman
Franklin Fund
Franklin
Washington Street
Choice of Myers Sparks New House Committee Clashes
Speaker J. J. Myers faces a surplus of applications for key committee posts. Indications point to C. Gilpatric of Ward 4 for House chair of the street railway committee. M. Houstis Newton of Everett is seen as strongest for the judiciary chair, with Bohofiela of Malden as metropolitan affairs chair. Turtle may head railroads, while Blesler of Boston may be replaced by Apsey of Cambridge on mercantile affairs.
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J. J. Myers
House of Representatives
Ed C. Gilpatric
Ward
M. Houstis Newton
Everett
House
Bohofiela
Malden
Turtle
Representative Blesler
Boston
Mercantile Affairs Committee
Representative Apsey
Cambridge
Maine postmaster missing links to $550 shortage
Maine reports postmaster H W Reynolds of North Labec missing from home as Post Office Inspector investigates a $550 shortage. Bond signers Camstock deceased and estate administrator dispute his signature while Towse claims it was obtained by deceit. Officials fear Reynolds may have died by his own hand.
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Lube
H. W. Reynolds
North Labec
Postoffice
Teman
Reynolds
Hiram Camstock
Comstock
Thaddeus Towse
Francis Chase Dead in Salem at 83 Following Illness
Francis Chase prominent Salem resident died at his home 21 Federal Street after several weeks of illness. He was an eight year old noted railroad man in his day.
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Salem
Francis Chase
Federal Street
Rain Proof Raglans Showcased by Shuman And Co
A. Shuman & Co present rain proof raglans in tan oxford shades with heavy weight whipcord. The designs emphasize protection against rain snow and cold with satin interiors. Garments are warranted by the manufacturer for rain proof quality and durability.
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A. Shuman & Go
Oxford
Outfitting Line Highlights Low-Priced Quality Goods
The catalog touts fashionable, up-to-date outfits with every item priced the same as other goods, emphasizing quality and desirability across the entire store. Strong emphasis on value and style without compromising price.
Thinking of buying an Overcoat
Advertisement notes a large stock of new overcoats in styles like Chesterfield Ker sey Meltons Viennas Chin chillas and Friezes with prices 15.00 18.00 20.00 25.00 for Ulsters Reefers offered at 5.00 7.50.
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Chesterfield
Kerseys
Meltons
Viennas
Chinchillas
Friezes
Street Floor Linen Hemstitched Hem Prices
Street floor listing notes men s all linen hemstitched hems retailed around town at 25 cents each our price marked as a strong value for shoppers seeking affordable fabric trim and home textiles.
The Proper Business Shirt for Fall and Winter Wear
The new soft front shirt is made from fine quality heavy imported cheviot with cuffs attached. It is worn extensively and looks very comfortable and dressy. A large assortment of bold stripes and clear patterns is offered at the price.
Blanket Robes in Blue Gray and Red Borders
Men's blanket robes described as extra fine and 60 inches long with a half ulster collar and a waist girdle. Full bodies feature blue gray and red gray borders. Sold elsewhere for 5.00 dollars, our price not specified.
Bath and lounging robes and velvet rubber sold here
In the city we display the largest line of bath and lounging robes. Also offered are Box Calf Laced Boots with Goodyear welts and velvet rubber soles and heels. A wet weather shoe advertised with emphasis on timeless quality and fixed price.
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Goodyear
Men's Gloves Genuine Cape stock Ad
An ad offers men’s gloves in English cut thumb with cut seam in tan shades from Cape stock. Originally priced at 1.50, it invites readers to examine the glove, noting a reduced price for a limited sale.
Sweaters in New England Wool Stock for Sale
Finest stock of all wool sweaters offered in New England with staple colors including white. Men’s all wool sailor collar and Byron roll sweaters in full sizes priced around 1.50 to 2.00. Sailor collar Byron roll and double turtle neck models priced 2.00 to 3.50 with yarn costs noted. Premium extra heavy double turtle neck at 2.98.
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New England
Young Folks' Clothing Store Offer
When your boy or girl needs wearing apparel bring them here. They offer everything in the furnishing line with neat dainty styles and low prices.
Le Second Floor Girls Clothing Price Range Story
Clothing notice lists girls coats for ages 6 to 14 in kersey cloths in blue red brown and castor with trimmed details priced across the range. Misses jackets from fine kersey and Oxford mixtures are cited, tailored and lined, with prices shown.
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Oxford
Boys' Winter Reefers and Top Coats in Frieze
A catalog of boys outerwear including gray mixed frieze reefers with velvet collars for ages 4 to 16 at 1.95 to 3.95, Oxford frieze reefers and ulster collars from 2.95 to 5.00, ice king all wool chinchilla reefers, covert cloths and plain blue meltons in 4 to 16, plus Russian overcoats and youths overcoats in Oxford frieze for ages 15 to 19 with prices 5.00 to 10.00.
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Oxford
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Wifey
Hubby
Sarah Bernhardt
Washington Post
Lumley
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Ohio State Journal
the Post
M. Louise Sumner
Richards Street
Dedham, Mass
R. Hollings. CO MD
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Prescott Minstrels
The
Prescott Club Minstrels
Dugan— Peters
Kehoe—Howard
Cobe
Democratic City Committee
MYERS
Maine
Okford
Scotland
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