Massachusetts Democrats urged to include referendum plank
The editorial calls the upcoming platform as critical for reform demanding a referendum on special municipal legislation. It criticizes Boston Democrats for previous weaker stances, contrasts Governor Crake's principled actions with theirs, and urges a strong, unequivocal referendum plank to compel legislators to uphold party principles.
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Boston
Massachusetts Democracy
Crake
Boston Democrats
Boston Reaches Sensible Settlement on Express Drivers Strike
The expressmen return to work in Boston after a negotiated settlement with three discharged workers to be decided by the State Board of Arbitration. The Allied Freight Transportation Council, company reps, Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Hart praised for guiding a peaceful outcome. The piece warns of San Francisco’s ongoing port war and lauds arbitration as a model for resolving labor disputes.
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Boston
State Board of Arbitration
Allied Freight Transportation Council
Express Companies
Lincoln
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Hart
San Francisco
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Pacific
Dangerous Shamrocke Challenging America's Cup Drift
The Shamrocke leads the defender by half a mile at recall in a New York Yacht Club course race off Sandy Hook. The English design shows strong speed in light to brisk airs, outpacing the two year old Herreshoff machine, prompting questions about Cup prospects in varying winds.
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New York Yacht Club
Sandy Hook
Herreshoffs
Winners and currents clouding the yacht cup tests
Sailors question the quality of the yachts as wind fails the 10 mile windward test. The writer notes three and three quarters hours with insufficient wind make conclusion impossible. He predicts Columbia may win on a triangular course if wind allows, despite Shamrock II being dangerous.
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Columbia
Renaming the Philippines to McKinley Islands Critique
The author argues against renaming the Philippines to McKinley Islands, claiming the move disrespects history and geography. It notes the archipelago’s long name history dating to Spanish rule and cautions the United States against altering established nomenclature or erasing historic associations.
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Philippines
McKinley Islands
Fernando Magalhaen
Philip II
Spain
United States
William McKinley
Chinese Citizens in Hawaii Citizenship Question Sparks Debate
The Treasury confirms Chinese born or naturalized in Hawaii before annexation are American citizens, granting entry rights to the United States. Critics note the inconsistency that some long-term Chinese residents are barred from citizenship while others gain it, prompting questions about broader expansion and future arrivals from the Philippines.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Treasury Department
San Francisco
Hawaii
Republic
Philippines
Observant Citizen notes tours and naval farewells
The Observant Citizen reports Dana Estes planning another tour after a healthful year in Egypt and the Holy Land, with San Diego the current aim. Charlestown Navy Yard officers to greet Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson tomorrow at 10, as Admiral Sampson ends his command. Excursions to Boston Food Fair from New England are planned, and Rev. Percy Browne of Roxbury has died, a friend of Bishop Brooks. Boston yachtsmen discuss the Shamrock II cup.
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Mechanics’ Building
Percy Browne
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Roxbury
Bishop Brooks
Browne
William T. Sampson
Wabash
Boston Sentiment and City Snippets
A Boston note mentions public mood on local affairs and parks. It reports George A. Drury joining Walter I. Badger in a new general practice after long service with transit firms. A garberged State Street collision, social chatter on garbage critique, and local figures Neal E. McPeek and Colonel Joseph M. Peterson appear with brief updates. My genial friend Thomas A. O’Neil joins J. W. Kenney of Roxbury with congratulations expected.
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Walter I. Badger
Lincoln & Badger
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West End
Boston
Neal E. McPeek
State Street
New York
Thomas Lipton
McPeek
Jet
Thomas A. O'Neil
J. W. Kenney
Roxbury
Tom
Wharfs and Whimsies in a Lively City Gossip
A string of quirky vignettes and comic scraps from a bustling waterfront scene. A salty old sailor recalls a Champagne christening of the schooner Larry Ann at Portland, fish shenanigans, and humorous local observations.
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Yaas
Jane
Larry Ann
Portland
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Bern
The Cushing Medical Supply and a Puzzling Realm
A reflective editorial laments unknown realms of the soul and condemns foul acts by the dishonest while defending the Cushing Medical Supply as a trusted purveyor of hospital quality wines and liquors through an exclusive process.
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Cushing
Cushing Medical Supply
New York
Boston
Chicago speech by Emma Goldman on Thursday night
Leon Czolgosz cites Emma Goldman speech as his inspiration. Chief O'Neill says detectives will guard order and keep utterances within bounds at the hall in Chicago on Thursday night.
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Leon Czolgosz
Esident
Emma Goldman
O'Neill
Three Months Later Margaret Finds Love’s True Path
Margaret bears grief after Allie’s death and reveals a hidden suitor. Frank learns Allie quietly loved him all along and declares Margaret a noble woman, forgiving the past as they unite in hopeful harmony.
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Allie
Frank
Asl
Maryerst
saMs
Judge Avery On The Bench In East Norfolk
Quincy October 1 The Hon Albert B Avery of Braintree recently appointed by Governor Crane to succeed the late Judge Humphrey as justice of the East Norfolk District Court in Quincy took his position this morning The bench was adorned with flowers as a gathering of the bar welcomed the new justice He was escorted to the bench by Associate Reed EB Granville Pratt and Louis R ook Present in the bar enclosure were numerous local lawyers and officials including Mayor Hall and Solicitor Russell A Sears plus John V Beal Atherton Hunt Louis A Coming and other attorneys from Braintree Weymouth Randolph Cohasset and Wy mouth among others
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Braintree
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Humphrey
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Randolph
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Louis A. Coming
Cohasset
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Wymouth
Philip H. Sullivan
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S. W. Reed
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Paul R. Blackbur
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George W. Able
Zenas
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