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Post Publishing Company
E. A. Grozier
Upward U.S. Business Tone Brightens Markets
The week closes with constant signs of general business improvement. Bradstreet reports national gains in bank clearings and railroad earnings, fewer business failures, and local trade upticks. The tone is conservative but steadily rising, with croakers left behind.
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Bradstreet
The Ninth District Democrats Back Fitzgerald for Congress
The Democrats of the ninth district urge strong support for John F. Fitzgerald to send him to Congress with the same stout backing as his predecessor. Fitzgerald is praised as fearless and devoted to the people's rights and capable in emergencies. It remains for the ninth district to make it a good year for him.
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Ninth Congressional District
John F. Fitzgerald
Congress
Stout
O’ Neil
Fitzgerald
Chang Yen Hoon Defends China in War Inquiry
Chang Yen Hoon, former Chinese minister to the United States, asks leading papers to publish his explanation of the war. He insists China did not invade but sought friendly ties with Japan. He warns world opinion will favor the aggressor if commerce and civilization are at stake. He suggests China’s wartime rhetoric contrasts with Japan’s decisive push.
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Chang Yen Hoon
China
United States
Japan
Discipline in the Police Force
The editorial argues that District 11 findings will result only in a few reprimands or transfers. It urges the two Board of Police members to reveal the proceedings to teach duty and justify punishment, condemning secrecy as unwise for both the force and the public.
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District 11
Board of Police
Morton Campaign Face-Plant Over Foreign Servants
The piece questions candidate Morton for governor over importing an English coachman and attire while professing devotion to American labor and products. It notes possible legal questions under alien contract labor law and casts doubt on his alignment with party vows.
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New York
Mr. Morton
Morton
Treasury
Morton’s English taste may threaten his party’s standards
The text argues that even a Republican ex Vice President may indulge fancies contrary to party doctrine if he can pay for them. It questions whether Mr Morton has been reckless enough to risk fines or imprisonment by pursuing English pleasures.
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United States
Morton
Victory at Fall River shows union gains through compromise
A Fall River meeting yields a peaceful settlement as manufacturers offer a compromise to spinners during a strike. Secretary Howard hails the move as the greatest victory for the union and calls for earlier concessions in future labor disputes. Mills to reopen Monday.
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Fall River
Howard
Registration Reminder for Boston Voters to Ensure Full Registration
The notice urges voters to confirm their names on registration lists before next Wednesday evening. It warns procrastination as the thief of votes and stresses a large Democratic turnout in Boston to sustain party strength and avoid post election shame. It emphasizes Massachusetts must avoid Vermont and Maine’s example and work to maintain a strong Democratic vote.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Vermont
Maine
Lyttel childe and the garden angel in verse
Poem fragment describing a parent calling a small child to rest as angels sing from a distant garden. The passage contemplates love, loss, mercy, and the wish to keep a child close, ending with an incomplete attribution to Eugene Field.
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Lyttel
Eugene Field
Observant Citizen Celebrates Prosperity Amid City Events
The Observant Citizen notes rising business confidence as Post advertisements show economic resurgence. He highlights Ward 19 politics as thriving and cites local figures like Rev Edward I Devitt and Charles I Quirk amid civic life. City Point yacht culture and street wear are critiqued as coastal decline.
Big risk at Boston & Albany Colum bus station roof
A Western visitor notes a dangerous condition at the Colum bus station in Boston caused by a failing telegraph pole and decayed braces. He warns of potential roof collapse and head injuries if the issue is not addressed. He also observes the city’s demographics, contrasting them with the West where gray-haired men are rare and young women are scarce.
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Boston & Albany
Columbus Avenue
Boston
City
New England
Italian Flag Case Sparks Police Investigation
At the Italian consul's request an inquiry into Division 1 officers governs the famed flag incident. Sept. 21 parade ended in a clash as Constable Blatt tried to reclaim two unpaid flags. several arrests followed and two Italians were discharged in court. The Board of Police will decide on a hearing depending on findings.
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North Square
Blatt
Goodwin
Italy
Sabatto Coronatta
Guiseppe Ferrara
Charles Ilina
Board of Police
Lamson Stock Cut in Special Meeting In Newark
Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company shortened capital from 4 million to 2 million dollars. Stock par value fell from 50 to 25 cents and was agreed by stock owners representing 60 thousand dollars. Headquarters are in Boston and the meeting occurred in Newark as the firm is a New Jersey corporation. The company supplies cash and bundle carrying devices to many dry goods stores in the United States and England.
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Newark
N. J
Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company
Boston
New Jersey
United States
England
Mr Green Corrects Statements From Watertown Caucus
A letter to the editor from M J Green disputes Thursday morning remarks about Watertown caucus events. He asserts no test vote except for the chairman and that J H Vahey, backed by the town committee and friends, won 94 to 22. He says no second test vote occurred for Monahan’s majority 80. He notes a seven person committee was proposed to list town committee candidates, later enlarged to eleven, and appointed by the chair. He concludes the committee’s report favored his view.
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Watertown
J. H. Vahey
Monahan
M. J. Green
Governor lauds militia for prompt drill and discipline
Through Adjutant-General Dalton Governor Greenhalge commends the militia for their prompt response to orders and thorough duty during the annual drill of Oct. 9. He praises their good discipline morale and splendid appearance and urges continued improvements toward perfection.
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Dalton
Greenhalge
Commonwealth
Jolly Naval Brigade Company D Holds Informal Smoke Talk
Fifty five members of Company D Naval Brigade gathered at the American House for an informal smoke talk last evening. Several officers from other brigade companies attended, and the jovial gathering did not damage the unit's reputation as cheerful and united.
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Naval Brigade
Citywide Registration Closing Guide For State Election
Voters must register by 10 o clock next Wednesday night to be eligible. Headquarters are open every evening in every ward for registration assistance. Those who miss the deadline cannot vote in the state election.
Return of 1492 at Tremont and week of Boston stage
The Tremont begins Rice's 1492 a four weeks' engagement next Monday with the original cast led by Theresa Vaughn as Infanta and the ragged street waif. The Lyceum stock company brings The Amazons to Hollis in New York, with Miss Cayvan and the full Lyceum lineup. The Park and Grand Opera House host Pawn Ticket 210 and A Baggage Check as next week’s highlights. The Old Homestead ends next week as Denman Thompson nears the final Joshua Whitcomb run.
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Hollis
New York Lyceum Theatre Stock Company
Rice
the Tremont
Theresa Vaughn
Infanta
Edward Favor
Richard Harlow
Spain
Grand Opera House
Amy Lee
Frank Doane
P. Aug. Anderson
Charles E. Blaney
Boston
Park Theatre
Graham
Denman Thompson
Joshua Whitcomb
New England
Hollis Theatre
Washington St
Tremont St
Marie Jansen
Glen Macdonough
Daniel Frohman
N. Y Lyceum
Sergeant Burks Dead in Watertown Age 58
Sergeant J. M. Burns aged 58 died of cancer at his Arsenal Street home in Watertown at 5 p.m. He was born in Ireland and served in the U S Cavalry from 1858 to 1863, then joined the ordnance department at Watertown Arsenal until retirement. He led Isaac B. Patten Post G A R and held roles in Royal Arcanum and Army and Navy Union. Survived by a widow and four children. He had worked in Boston as an assistant weigher and store keeper before death. The article also notes upcoming theater events at Columbia Boston Theatre and Palace Theatre with performers including Harry Lacy, Oliver J. Booth, Denman Thompson, and George Dixon.
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J. M. Burns
Arsenal Street
Ireland
United States Cavalry
Ordnance Department
Watertown Arsenal
Isaac B. Patten
General Gurney Council
Royal Arcanum
Army and Navy Union
Boston Custom House
Variety Week in Boston Theatres At Keiths and Castle Square
Juan Caicedo performs dramatic wire stunts at Keiths New Theatre with Alcide Capitaine Lydia Yeamans Titus and others on a rich bill. The living pictures remain popular at the Austin Stone Museum and the World's Fair scenograph at the Casino draws crowds. Eight shows for Elks benefit at Castle Square Theatre with two matinees. Mme Rays English athletes thrill Grand Museum crowds. Cyrene closes at the Palace tonight before moving to New England circuit and Boston tour.
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Keith
New Theatre
Juan Caicedo
Koster & Bial’s
Alcide Capitaine
Lydia Yeamans-Titus
Living Pictures
Chevalier Delano Fritz
Eddy Brothers
Vincenzo
Austin & Stone
The
Elks
Castle Square Theatre
Mme. Ray
Grand Museum
Cyrene
Palace
New England
Boston
Tailor Made Suits Sale At Half Price
Clothing news promotes a Saturday sale offering Tailor Made Suits at 15 dollars with hundreds of options in Clay Diagonals Cheviots Worsteds Tweeds and Cassimeres. Includes Crow Black Cheviot at 10 dollars and Fall Overcoats from 15 dollars with remaining stock priced 20 to 26 dollars and winter overcoats 10 to 35 dollars.
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Rogers, Peet & Co
Cartridges Buried 20 Years Explode in Harrow Field
In Middletown Connecticut on October 12 Thomas Cashman was injured when a glycerine cartridge buried twenty years ago by Frank Frost blew up as his horse trod the recently harrowed lot. Cashman was knocked ten feet and suffered a severe leg wound while the blast opened a four foot deep hole.
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Middletown
Conn
Frank Frost
Portland
Thomas Cashman
Cashman
Five year sentence for Haverhill robber in Lawrence court
Lawrence Mass October 12 in Superior Court Thomas Cannon of Haverhill was found guilty of robbing Thomas Cele and sentenced to five years in state prison. A four year term was first set but the defendant laughed and a year was added. It is the longest term yet imposed at this term of court.
Landlord Haynes Wins Broadway Central Hotel Case
The Higgins of New York and Haynes of Boston settle out of court over the Broadway Central Hotel New York. Haynes will take a long lease, partner with a younger man to run the business, and invest further after spending about 200000 already.
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Eugene Higgins
New York
Tilly Haynes
Boston
Broadway Central Hotel
Haynes
Plea for Pneumatic Tires on City Ambulance Wagons
A letter to the editor argues for replacing rough iron tires on city ambulance wagons with pneumatic or cushioned tires. The writer claims self evident safety, low cost, and reduced agony for injured patients, urging the Post to impact the change.
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Post
Eels Stop Adams Warp Mills in Rockville
Fifteen large eels halted the Adams warp mills when the water wheel stopped mid operation. An investigation found the stoppage caused by eels in the wheel, one eel weighing over six pounds.
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Rockville
Conn
Adams
Spaniard Killed at Quincy Rail Car Collision
Jose Arnaice a 31 year old Spaniard employed by Craig & Richards was struck by a loaded dump car on a quarry to gravel heap line in Quincy. The impact broke every bone in his back and he died about three hours later. He lived on Miller street West Quincy and was unmarried.
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Quincy
Jose Arnaice
Craig & Richards
Miller Street
West
Print Cloth Market Slumps in Fall River
The print cloth market weakened through the day in Fall River on October 12. Prices fell from 2 15 16 to 2 13 16 cents in a few hours with small sales reported. Weekly sales expected to dip below 100 000 yards.
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Fall River
It Hasn't Happened Yet Song Prompt for All Dealers
Advertisement for a song titled It Hasnt Happened Yet sung by Florence Klene. Promoted as easy by all dealers and available on receipt of 25 cents stamps from the VenS Company at 212 Pocoston Street Boston.
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Florence Klene
Ge 4
Poviston Seocot
Boston
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