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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
President Roosevelt urges practical patriotism at the Washington Sherman statue unveiling. He lauds Civil War valor on both sides, calls for deeds aligned with duty, and stresses a strong navy and disciplined army while upholding the nation’s flag and shared memory. The speech emphasizes character, courage, loyalty, and responsibility.
Former Senator John R. Murphy, ex-water commissioner and ex-fire commissioner, says he will not run in the caucuses against Mayor Collins. He cites heavy business commitments and ongoing legal work, while noting continued political animosity but hopes a Democratic challenger emerges.
Major Thomas Talbot chairs the Republican State committee headquarters amid fundraising strains and a tense campaign for Bates. He explains reliance on Democratic-leaning papers and announces plans for a presidential year push while staffers struggle with funds and public relations in a stalled political operation.
Mayor Collins refused to discuss charges alleging broken pledge to protect firemen since election. A secretive, opposed firemen group fears for their jobs. John J. Lynch contesting a drinking in saloon charge seeks aid from Hon. John R. Murphy. Firemen accuse Commissioner Russell of arbitrariness contra pledged justice from the mayor.
An ad man in Pittsburg on a Western trip notes a restaurant survey of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets use. He interviews 23 traveling men. nine use the tablets after meals, citing relief from indigestion, irregular meals, gas, and chest pressure, with claims of improved health and appetite. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Republican rally led by Lincoln Club heard speeches from Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild Jr and others. Guild warned that voting for the Democratic candidate would threaten national policies, urging voters to choose stability over panic and to prevent a repeat of 1893-like reckless moves.
Democrats tried twice to pass a $455,000 loan order for street improvements in the Common Council last night but fell short by one vote each time. Four Republicans who had opposed the bill before, Gove Curtis Nichols and Williams, switched to supporting it.
Secretary of the Navy Moody will address Harvard men on November 2 on The Administration of the Navy. The lecture will cover naval policy, organization, and the future of the service.
The Democratic State committee under Congressman McNary relocates to 4 Liberty Square. Four rooms on the fourth floor host McNary staff and McSweeney’s exclusive room, with a telephone operators space. The upper floor contains three shared rooms for mailing, scheduling speakers, and distributing campaign literature, plus private spaces for conferences with state leaders.
At a Democratic rally in City Theatre Charles Hamlin and John Sullivan pressed Republicans on labor policy and trade issues. They charged Republicans blocked labor reforms while praising Democratic efforts and contrasted labor protections with trusts and industrial policy.
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