Speech on Governor Russell and Democratic control in Massachusetts
General Pillsbury condemns the Democratic push in Massachusetts citing Governor Russell seeking a third term. He warns the GOP would suffer a lasting defeat if Democrats gain ascendancy, stressing party unity and the peril to Republican positions in the state government. He portrays the Democratic leader as a master of public life who maneuvers actions to advantage and attracts Republicans.
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Pillsbury
Norfolk
Democratic Party
Pop Ty
Russell
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Record Breaking Season Across Many Fields
A record-breaking year with rapid progress in travel, trotting, and pacing. Nancy Hanks and Mascot set repeat marks, the two-minute mile nears, bicycle records drop below two minutes, and Mr. Cor BETT’s feats at New Orleans spark notable athletic advances. The newspaper Post also reports rising circulation and news growth.
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Nancy Hanks
Mascot
Mr. Forsas
Massachusetts McKinleyites and sectionalism debate
The piece rails at Congressman ONeill and others for favoring tariffs seen as favoring distant states over Massachusetts. It cites Morse and Labor Bureau data to argue McKinleyism lowers Massachusetts wages and production, while praising Wadlein's report as still valid. The article notes upcoming events including the Massachusetts Charitable Me tation and a Boston World's Fair exhibit.
National bank notes face silver paper threat in debate
The piece attacks silver certificates replacing national bank notes, calling them a Republican wildcat currency worth only sixty-five cents on the dollar when Treasury funds are short. It argues the system rests on national indebtedness and will end when debt is paid, criticizing the Boston Journal for touting silver certificates over state bank notes.
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Boston Journal
Secretary of the Treasury
Mechanics' Fair Aims At Education And Trade Gain
The column argues McKinleyism and tariff policies provoke labor unrest, promising political upheaval within a month boosts local trade and visitor appeal. It links fair events to home life improvement, arts, and comfort, citing various humorous vignettes from Life and other papers as filler.
Annie Lewis Promance and Dr Carver The Scout in Boston
A long feature outlines Annie Lewis in A Nutmeg Match at Bowdoin Square Theatre and her past romance with Long Song Foy a famed Chinese actor. It also previews Dr William T Carver in The Scout at Grand Opera House with authentic Western scenes and a 75 member company.
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Boston
Grand Opera House
Dr. Carver
Europe
Australia
Opera House
Simon
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
William
Germany
Greece
Holland
Egypt
Turkey
Eulogy to the Boston Post’s rising prominence
A reader praises the Boston Post for wide daily reach and low price. The letter claims original ideas benefit the common people, with early, thorough coverage of national events and affordable privileges for all. The writer predicts the Post’s dominance in Boston journalism.
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Post
Sir
Boston Post
Boston
L. H. Eutorr
WANTS M NARY TO WITHDRAW
C W Gourp of Ashmont urges McNary to withdraw his candidacy. He contrasts Australian ballot reform with machine politics and states he has shifted from Republican to independent voting. He notes Democrats he spoke with would back Atwood if McNary runs and calls for a nominee chosen by the people rather than preselected.
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Tenth Congressional District
Mugwump
McNar
Atwood
McNary
C. W. Gourp
Ashmont
Ward 24
Chinese suitor’s plea ends in heartbreak for actress
Miss Lewis encounters a persistent admirer from China, Long Song Foy, who pours out his love through an interpreter. She rejects him, though he insists she would marry him, quit opium, and be happy with his money. He grieves, kissing her hand as she leaves. He vows he will die without her. He later fades from memory, but she later discovers his continuing interest.
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Miss Lewis
Long
Verly
Loth
California
O Reilly Fund Growing From Subcommittee Report
Boston O Reilly memorial committee sub committee, after a Providence visit, reports about one thousand dollars pledged for the memorial fund. Subscriptions passed to treasurer A Shu man Patrick F Hoye, George J West, Joseph Bannigan, Henry J Spooner, Augustus S Mullen, and others, totaling amounts including 73 25 and 100 dollars.
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Boston O’reilly Memorial Committee
Providence
John M. Brennan
A. Shuman
Patrick F. Hoye
Forest Mills Company denies Wheeler firing over politics
L. M. Wheeler of Bridgeton Maine claimed in the Post on September 28 that he was discharged from Forest Mills due to voting Democrat. A September 29 letter from the company says it knew nothing of his political views and that the accusation is false.
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L. M. Wheeler
Bridgeton
Forest Mills Company
Wheeler
Governor Russell Haile Debate Challenge
The Democratic State committee challenges Lieutenant-Governor Haile to a joint debate with Governor Russell. Haile is a businessman not a lawyer but can speak. he may accept. If he declines, the party will back Congressman Walker against the Governor.
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Worcester Gazette
Democratic State Committee
Haile
Russell
Walker
Clothing For Everybody Offers Broad Range Of Mens and Boys Wear
Clothing for Everybody advertises a wide selection of men and boys garments with prices from 2 to 25 dollars. It claims all qualities are reliable and that $10 suits compare favorably with higher priced merchant tailors. The text emphasizes accurate cutting and stylish shapes across all sizes and ages.
E FL Sothern lead feature and notable local notes
Mildred Aldrich profiles E F L Sothern in the October Arena as the lead feature. Trinity College seniors invite Bishop Brooks to preach the June baccalaureate. Mrs Palmer and Mrs Talbot organize women’s departments at Chicago University and Palmer becomes advisory dean. IL K Washburn known for Ingersoll Secular Society lectures. Grace Dunham and Charles Restarick announce marriage for Oct 12. James M Gray returns from Moody’s Biblical Institute to report on evangelistic work and church plans.
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Trinity College
Bishop Brooks
Alice Freeman Palmer
Talbot
Chicago
Chicago University
Palmer
IL. K. Washburn
Ho Seaver
Boston Investigator
Klbert G. Ingersoll
George F. Dunham
Bainbridge Street
Roxbury
Restarick
The
Traveller
James M. Gray
First Reformed Episcopal Church
Moody’s Biblical Institute
Engagement announced in Gloucester for Miss Nellie Robinson and Mr James Torrey
The Gloucester note reports the engagement of Miss Nellie Dean Robinson daughter of Captain and Mrs Robert Robinson to Mr James Albert Torrey. Also mentioned are triplets Matthew A William A and Duane A Grant of Stonington Connecticut who recently celebrated their seventy third birthday in good health with full mental powers. Mr and Mrs Alexander of San Rafael California visiting Portland Maine traces lineage to York and connections with shipbuilder J W Dyer. Gus Blarry described as last Narragansett Indian died at Old Mystic Connecticut and was buried near the tribe’s burial ground refusing dealings with nearby Pequots.
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Nellie Dean Robinson
Robert Robinson
James Albert Torrey
Gloucester
Matthew A
William A
Duane A. Grant
Stonington
Conn
Alexander
San Rafael
California
Portland
York
J. W. Dyer
Gus Blarry
Old Mystic
Ex Private Sams turns clerk in Pittsburg store
Ex private Sams of Homestead course martial fame is now a clerk in a Pittsburg store. Mrs. Taylor widow of Bayard Taylor author and former American minister to Germany writes a cook book. Leon Nesvirski a Russian infant prodigy pianist age 5 years 3 months to tour Europe and may reach America. Dr Pierson to lead Metropolitan Tabernacle sends cable to Rev James Spurgeon reading Philemon 22 Pierson. The verse notes lodging and prayers.
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Sams
Homestead
Pittsburg
Taylor
Germany
Bayard Taylor
Leon Nesvirski
Europe
America
Pierson
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Spurgeon
James Spurgeon
Philemon
Massachusetts Democrats as dangerous lawbreakers
The Fall River Herald accuses Massachusetts Democrats of lawbreaking by selecting orators and brainy men for top positions, claimng they have destroyed the peace of mind of Republicans and violated statutes.
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Fall River Herald
Massachusetts
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Ark
Annie Lewis
Promance
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Long Song Fay
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China
William T. Carver
Annie Pixley
Miss Blythe
Duluth
Wendell Phillips
Boston Theatre
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Fiji
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Annie
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John L. Sullivan
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William J. O’brien
Allyn
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Miss Lotta
Tainable
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Hollis
Edmund Audran
Mark Smith
Erminie
J. W. Herbert
N. S. Burnham
George Lyding
R. A. Mare
Kate Davis
Nina Bertini
Nanette Lascelles
Louise Leslie Carter
Mrs. Potter
Mr. Bellew
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Zola
Therese
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Baby Low
Keating
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Leona Lewis
Griff Williams
Alpine
Gardner
Niblo’s
Ethelyn Broughan
Sablon
Mrs. Lester
Gilbert Saroney
J. W. Chattaway
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Harold McDonna
Kent
Robbins
Hatton and Anderson
Kitty Ardine
the Park Theatre
Leslie Carter
Sugar Trust
LoneLey
Lynn
Longley
M'Nary
Tremont
O’reilly Fund
MR. Wheeler
Comer’s Commercial College
Cnglish
Prospectus Free
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J. B. Barnaby
Washington ST
Clobe Theatre
Hubites
Mildred Aldrich
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