What People Say of the Boston Gas Company
Public chatter in Boston centers on a promised gas price cut and higher candle power from sixteen to twenty five on January 1. Petitioners worry the Boston Gas Company may lack enforceable guarantees, urging contracts and bonds to ensure fulfillment while awaiting the test of the new year. Eben Jordan of Jordan Marsh & Co and Mann of Sinclair & Mann express cautious optimism tempered by concern over security and delivery timing.
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Hard Work Not Overwork Says Dr Pye Smith
Dr Pye Smith argues that normal mental labor does not harm health and that overwork stems from excessive eating. He advises nutritious food, regular work, rest when fatigued, and a philosophical mindset to sustain long, productive periods without stimulants.
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Reading in railway cars with personal penny light
A new English railway carriage feature offers a separate reading light for passengers. The 8 by 6 inch unit fits atop a coin slot, provides about three candle power for half an hour per penny, and relights with another coin. If power fails the coin is returned automatically.
Lowell Citizen Teases Globe Over Borden Coverage
A Lowell Citizen snippet mocks the Boston Globe over how the Borden story is treated, suggesting some readers will withhold belief in the sincerity of the reporting despite the Globe’s portrayal.
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Sherman House Station 2 Officers Sing At Dance
A lively account describes Station 2 officers hosting a music filled night at a Sherman House site. Officers Burr Swan and others performed, guests toasted, and revelry spilled onto Williams Court with bootblacks and newsboys joining in. The piece humorously urges recognizing Station 2 as a hub of hidden local talent.
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Post Readers Drawn to Growth Evidence Letter
A call for the best reader letter praising the Post's remarkable growth to its present position invites persuasive evidence, illustrations, or incidents. Submissions should highlight how the paper has expanded its reach, influence, and community role.
Suggestions to Competitors for the Boston Post Growth
Letters to the editor invite unprejudiced evidence from readers about The Boston Post’s rise to leadership in Boston and vicinity. Submissions should be under 200 words, describing morning paper circulation, rival papers, and personal experiences with the Post.
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Grampus Explores Tile Fish Grounds Near Nantucket
The United States Fish Commissioners plan a Grampus cruise to search for the tile fish once caught off Gloucester by Captain Kirby. The fish, prized for flavor and color, spurs discussion of a potential new food, but past expeditions saw scarce catches. The upcoming voyage will cover 65 miles by four from Block Island inside the Gulf Stream.
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Amusing Australian Long Distance Telephone Experiments
An Australian correspondent recalls experiments with the Sydney to Melbourne copper wire link via Albury, 386 miles by wire and 190 miles by iron. Clear speech to Albury, fainter to Melbourne, using Hunnings transmitter and Bell receivers. Railway lines caused humorous induction effects, including a private conversation with kissing sounds and a girl singing In Old Madrid clearly for her listener.
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Globe Story Laughed At In Waltham On Health Board
A Globe report alleging criticism of the Waltham Board of Health and Agent Quinn is dismissed as a false sensational item. Officials say only necessary actions were taken in the scarlet fever cases and deny claims about hacks or funeral restrictions.
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Waiting Democrats in the Twenty-Sixth Convention
Delegates to the twenty-sixth Suffolk Democratic representative convention met at Democratic headquarters in Chelsea with H A Kenney as chairman and M J Doran as secretary. The group adjourned to reconvene next Monday at 7 30 p m at the same location.
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Evicted Tenants Commission Appointed in Dublin
A proclamation announces Justice Mathew and Land Commissioner Reddington along with Mr. Roche Q.C. Edmund Murphy and Morrough O Brien named as members of the Evicted Tenants Commission in Dublin on October 14.
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Chelsea Democrats Rally Held at Granite Hall Monday
The Democrats plan a grand rally in Granite Hall Monday evening under the Russell Club. Speakers include E. J. Donovan of Boston and Hon. Lee Merryweather of Missouri.
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Harvard Senior Class Elects Day Officers
Harvard senior class met to elect officers and committees. Named were secretary Fred Wordsworth Moore, first marshal Bernard Walton Trafford, second marshal Louis Adams Frothingham, third marshal Davis Righter Vail, orator Billings Learned Hand, poet William Vaughan Story Moody, ivy orator James Austin Wilder, obeist David Saville Muzzey. Class day and photograph committees list Frank Walton Hallowell, Nathaniel Thayer Robb, John Harleston Parker, Richmond Fearing Jr, R. L. Charles Kimball Cummings, Hen Ware. Photo committee includes Joseph Wiggin, Joshua Damon Upton, Tray Hoppin.
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Malden
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North Reading
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Providence
Fire in Carpenter Shop Injures Ladder Company Member
A minor blaze in the carpenter shop of Joseph Huston on the top floor of Row No 9 triggered Box 16 at 1 25 am. Jack Taber of Ladder 8 sustained a bad cut to his hand and forearm.
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Sample Mania Among Women Described by Trade
A New York Commercial Advertiser piece critiques women obsessed with collecting fabric samples. It portrays the so called sample fiend as perpetually shopping, toting linens and velvets, parading lorgnettes, and aggressively requesting samples to assemble a mental crazy quilt of discarded scraps.
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Wild men trade in Flowery Kingdom warns of frauds
A Chicago Inter Ocean report cites a British doctor in China claiming the staged creation of wild men. Youths are allegedly abducted flayed, skins grafted from animals, voices silenced by charcoal, and kept in dark cells to produce a credulous display for profit. Torture and execution await kidnappers.
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Tanning by Electricity Reported in Paris
A French paper describes a new process tanning skins by electricity in four days, faster than the usual six to eight months. The method, claimed to yield leather superior to standard tanning, is reportedly used on stray dog skins gathered at the Paris pound and aimed at producing soft refined leather for ladies’ shoes.
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Governor to stump in Chicago during tour
The Springfield Republican notes the governor will travel to Chicago next week to address a large audience and reinforce Massachusetts pride. The piece contends his visit will not hurt his vote tally and emphasizes his public appeal and stage presence.
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How the Whitney Looks Cut Showing Her Condition
A detailed view of the steamship H. M. Whitney after the Ottoman collision. The bow is severely damaged with a large canvas patch over the break. Joists protrude above the guard rail, and iron plates are rolled back, exposing the extent of damage. The cargo is ruined from salt water. The vessel will enter Simpson's dry dock in Boston for repairs once cargo removal is complete.
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Labor rally endorses McNary in South Boston election rally
In Washington Hall South Boston a large labor crowd cheered Senator McNary the Democratic nominee in the tenth district while praising McEttrick's labor record. Speakers argued McEttrick's independent bid weakens labor's interests and aids capitalists despite McEttrick’s strong record.
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McNary Campaign Opens Headquarters in St Nicholas Hotel
The tenth congressional committee opened at the Hotel St Nicholas over the Democratic city committee with Senator McNary’s group organizing for the campaign. James L. Johnson was named chairman, W. G. A. Petten secretary, and John J. Nawn treasurer. Rallies to be after registration closes on the 25th, with heavy work in the last two weeks. Andrew F. McDonald seeks House seat from Ward 20, a longtime resident and active in social clubs. Suffolk Prohibition convention set for Monday Oct 17 at 8 pm at 204 Washington Street Boston. Ex-Representative J. J. McNamara of Ward 13 seeks Alderman in the sixth district.
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Electric incubator automates hatching heat control
A water tank multitubular incubator uses bottom radiation to heat eggs. An electric thermostat at 104 F connects a dry battery to an electromagnet that opens a damper, releasing heat to air and saving about 30 percent in fuel.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Appetite and Health
Mrs. Ogden Snyder of Albany New York recounts months of solid food aversion and rapid weight loss. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla for several days she recovered appetite and strength and has remained well for two years.
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Albany, N. Y
Hood's Pills After Dinner Digestive Aid Headache Cure
Advertisement notes Hood's Pills as the best after dinner pills aiding digestion and curing headaches. Encourages trying a box.
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