Congress plan to force coal mining by mandamus
A Sunday Post piece by Hon. Samuel L. Powers proposes federal action to compel the anthracite trust to mine transport and distribute coal for consumers. He suggests petitioning the courts for a writ of mandamus, with arbitration by U S justices, targeting the Morgan controlled railroad mining syndicate and its nationwide coal influence.
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Samuel L. Powers
Congress
Eleventh District
Sunday Post
Powers
United States Court
Pennsylvania
Mr. Morgan
Secretary Shaw and the Banks Explain Reserve Discretion
The editorial condemns Secretary Shaw for effectively waiving the legal reserve against government deposits citing that collateral is ample and the extra 25 percent reserve is superfluous. It warns of future perils if a finance officer acts beyond the law to ease Wall Street stringency and questions acceptance of non government bonds as security.
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Shaw
United States
House of Representatives
Wall Street
Christianity in Boston Churches Calls for Arbitration in Coal Crisis
The article reports widespread calls across Boston pulpits for ethical action in the coal crisis. It emphasizes practical Christianity over dogma, condemns operators who rejected arbitration, and critiques President Baer's alleged divine mission while focusing on humanitarian aims and the public duty to act justly.
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Boston
Baer
Slugger Strikes Again in Cambridge Robbery and Assaults
The community still hopes justice catches the killer behind the quartet of assaults in Cambridge. The latest incident marks a fourth victim, with robbery added to attempted murder. The pattern suggests the same hand may be at work, though the motive varying remains possible.
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Cambridge
Slugger’s impunity puzzles University City detectives
The text suggests a criminal’s persistence in University City, with readers urged to aid in detection. It criticizes the metropolitan district’s protection and detective force for permitting the slugger to operate month after month with no consequences, highlighting the search for a conspicuous suspect.
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Aiu
Tariff debate over coal at Essex Club dinner
At an Essex Club dinner the Republican Governor candidate criticized tariffs on coal, arguing the duty does not prevent anthracite or soft coal imports and noting the price impact amid shortages. Senator Lodge echoed that absence of duty on anthracite has not lowered prices, while Bates rebutted. Congressman McCall urged no coal tariff to release surplus fuel for U S needs.
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Essex Club
Coal Trust
Lodge
Mr. Bates
Pennsylvania
McCall
Boston Notes Diplomatic and Social Happenings in October
Observant Citizen reports Captain John Pritchard of the Ivernia arriving in Boston for a ten day port stay with plans to ensure a pleasant visit. The piece notes October Sundays and forecasts gloomier weather, engagements for Louise McCandlish and Ralph Burt Phillips, hunting plans for Curtiss party, Olys appointed chief of staff for Cleveland Ancients trip, Rosenburg hosting the staff, Bowdoin Club reception for Lieutenant Bert Peary, a wooden unicorn window display replaced by copper, Henry Adams passing civil service exam to become captain of Engine 18, John J. Conway's upcoming Benedict, travelers Colby and Luther planning a West and South itinerary, and G A R encampment souvenirs prepared by Boston’s James F. Costello.
Well then she kisses him in dream like scene
A playful line from a 1920s style gossip or romance snippet where a woman declares her intention to kiss a man and fulfills it, ending with a witty aside about the recipient being a lucky dog. The fragment emphasizes longing and romantic whimsy with a breezy, period voice.
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Lovelight
Lucky Dog
Coal Themed Wedding Gifts Overflow With Wealthy Promises
A bride receives a parade of coal related gifts including coal dust from the best man, coal gems in military brushes, and an uncut coal lump from a mine. Other items feature gifts from Baron von Trustsky and President Robbins, plus large sums and lavish properties from stockholders and admirers.
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Best Man
Baron von Trustsky
Shamokin
Robbins
Kneehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia, Lackawestern & Wanna Railroad
Ife
Coal Trust
Springtime Love in Medway Village Tale
In Medway New Hampshire a small village teacher Lillian Comba endures a fierce storm while walking two miles home from school. She collapses in the road but is rescued by a kind stranger, Justin Eames, her former pupil who has returned from the West. The tale ends with a spring home wedding as a grateful mother reflects on their fortunate reunion and union.
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Billson—Higginson
West Sixty-teenth Street
Hortense Higginson
John Higginson
Audrey Billson
Harlem
Longface
Sandwich Islands
Billson
Higginson
Plano
Newport
New Hampshire
Medway
Lillian Comba
Lillian
Justin Eames
Gouness
Justin
Which Will You Visit First Fair Exhibit Attraction
A year round fair with world exhibits invites visitors to explore new displays at no admission fee. The notice contrasts a Mechanics Fair with the store event, prompting readers to choose which to visit first and highlighting the global exhibits and ongoing openness.
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Mechanics Fair
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New England
Rlotto
MR. Powers
Slugger
Lodge—Bates
John Pritchard
Ivernia
Wiseacres
John McCandlish
Louise McCandlish
Ralph Burt Phillips
Phillips
Paris
Pommes de Terre
Curtiss
Portland
Eagle Lake
Pine Tree
Tom Olys
Cleveland
The
Felix Rosenburg
Bowdoin Club
Bowdoin College
Bert Peary
Ctty
Lieutenant Peary
Bowdoin
Summer Street
Henry Adams
Dorchester
Common Council
John J. Conway
Conway
Walter Colby
Harry Luther
Mr. Luther
Washington
James F. Costello
Costello
MK Borts
Newton Newkirk
Post
Roxbury
Veritas
Bobbie’s Daily Offering
Bessie V. Gallagher
Shawmut Avenue
Jordan Marsh Co
Annex
Belgium
Eer
Avon St
Worth
Camel’s Hair
Fluor
Kitchener
Norfolk
Monte Carlo Coats
Ashmere
Hamburg
Sterling Qualities
Madras
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