Bryan favored as 1908 Democratic nominee at Massachusetts convention
The Massachusetts Democratic convention overwhelmingly endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. George Fred Williams moved the resolution, Josiah Quincy seconded it, and Hearst supporters protested. Delegates showed clear enthusiasm for Bryan over Hearst, signaling a firm party alignment.
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William Jennings Bryan
George Fred Williams
Josiah Quincy
Hearst
Bryan
Massachusetts
Old Bay State
Republicans Day at Tremont Temple Hints at Renomination
The Republican State convention at Tremont Temple opens amid expectations of renominating current state officeholders. Governor Guild presses for stronger tariff revision while stand-patters seek clear support for a Lieutenant Governor candidate. The revolt against Guild appears quelled and charm of the event may fail to spark wide public enthusiasm.
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Tremont Temple
Guild
Foss
Draper
Massachusetts
Moran nominated for Governor of Massachusetts by Democratic state convention
John B. Moran described as "The Man Who Cares" is nominated by acclamation at the Democratic State convention. The piece highlights Moran's rise from reform-minded district attorney to a force against graft, his independent career, and the forthcoming lively campaign for governor.
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Massachusetts
Bryan
George Fred Williams
Moran
Suffolk County
Oliver Stevens
Colonel Stevens
Boston
United States
Commonwealth
Editor Holmes to retire from Boston Herald after decades shaping paper
The Boston Herald owner and editor John H. Holmes will retire after turning the paper into a high editorial standard. The Post wishes the Herald’s new editor and publisher Colonel W. E. Haskell continued success and prosperity.
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John H. Holmes
Boston Herald
Holmes
Herald
W. E. Haskell
Women to edit new newspaper with a men's page debate
The prose item discusses a coming newspaper edited and published entirely by women and questions whether a Men's Page is needed. It then critiques clergy claims about Adam and Eve, laments Boston baked beans canned in Chicago, notes Connecticut tobacco harvest, and ends with witty quips about a bank examiner and railroad news.
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Chicago
Boston
New England
Windy City
Principles Platform at Tre Mont Temple Sparks Moran Movement
The Tre mont Temple convention adopts a compact, militant platform attacking corporate wealth and graft. It calls for curbs on private monopoly, lobbying limits, and fair campaign finance, with divisions over capital punishment and divorce defense duties. The plank on tariff reform may align with many Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Tremont Temple
Massachusetts
Moran
Beat It With The Snooze Or Booze In The Press Debate
Readers debate cures for grouch and fatigue citing poems from the Denver Post and New York Mail and Post of Denver. The exchange questions remedies of sleep or drink and asks for practical relief when every joy seems out of reach.
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Denver Post
Denver Poet
New York Mail
N. Y
Mail and Post of
Denver
Horticultural Exhibit Set for October 10 and 11
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will hold its annual exhibition of fruits and vegetables at Horticultural Hall in Boston on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Guy Lowman
Brookline High School
Cypress Street
New Town
Griggs Road
Coolidge Corner
Springfield Attack Reported in 1675
Observant Citizen notes an event on October 5 1675 when Springfield was attacked by Indigenous forces. The entry records a historical alert and civic concern from colonial America.
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Springfield
Eminent Boston pianist returns from Europe studio opened
Mr Felix Fox notes his European trip to Ostend where he heard Caruso sing for two francs 40 cents, compares with five dollars in the US. He also mentions local arts and public figures along with social notes from Portsmouth to Maplewood and Boston.
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Felix Fox
Boston
Europe
Jealousy scheme backfires in a tangle of hearts
Perry Morton counsels Harry Miller to win Edith Arnold by making her jealous with Claire Jansen. Harry follows the plan at a reception, meddles with Edith and Claire, and later learns his tactic ruined his own romance as Edith marries Charley Sprague. Harry and Claire marry others as Edith wed a millionaire.
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Harry Miller
Harry
George
Morton
Edith Arnold
Claire Jansen
Edith
Claire
Charley Sprague
Charley
Morton Perry
Marry
Society notes on tennis handicap singles and social events
In Longwood, the handicap singles began with Miss Eleanora Sears among the players noted for her Newport summer and outdoor life. Also listed are Florence Eloise Kimball Caldwell engagement cards, Berkshire Hunt Club events at Lakeside Lenox, Bristed’s horse mishap, next breakfast by the Giraud Fosters, Countess Karl von Hornstein’s Lenox tennis plans, and anticipated Boston social attendance for the tournament.
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Eleanora Sears
Beacon Street
Newport
Sears
Frank Clifton Kimball
Dorchester
Florence Eloise
George Asa Caldwell
Blue Hill Avenue
Berkshire Hunt Club
Lakeside
Charles Astor Bristed
Lenox
Karl von Hornstein
John H. Prentice
Aspinwall
West Newton
Boston
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Love Triangle
A young woman, 18, writes about loving a man 13 years older who shuns her. The advisor counsels to mirror his reserve, give him space, and guard affection to preserve respect and interest, noting that excess sweetness may hurt chances of lasting happiness.
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Miss Champagne
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