Our Option on the Philippines and the U S Stance
Judge Parker argues the Philippine sovereignty is an illusion under U S rule. He cites $20 million paid for an uncertain option and says waste plus lives exceed 650 million and 200000 deaths. He asks if long-term occupation serves honor or money and urges freedom for the Filipinos when stable governance forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Parker
United States
Philippines
Spain
Parker
Republican Party
Taft
Slocum disaster prompts firing of inspectors in New York
Following the national commission on the General Slocum fire President Roosevelt removes the supervising inspector of steamboats for the district and two New York local inspectors. The piece argues negligence caused 955 deaths and fault the department for widespread lax certification and delayed accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission
Roosevelt
United States
New York
Washington
Slocum
Cortelyou
Department
Golden October: Nature's Glory Amid Five-Cent Trolley Fare
A reflective October ode extols a luminous day after storms. The piece praises crystal air, vivid autumn scenery, and persistent foliage, urging readers to escape the city for a five-cent trolley ride to witness nature's transcendent beauty before it fades.
The Russian Discomfiture In The Far East
A London influenced summary notes General Kuropatkin’s forces retreating after a boastful advance. Russian losses mount, with Marshal Oyama reporting 10,000 Russians dead and mass casualties among Kuropatkin’s troops. The piece questions Russian military preparedness and suggests orders may have come from St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Liaoyang
St. Petersburg
Europatkin
Oyama
Boston Voter Registration Drive Promises Record Election
The article urges qualified residents to ensure their names are on the registration lists before Wednesday to vote in the November 8 election. It cites expectations of about 114,000 voters in Boston, up from 112,000 last year, and emphasizes that every citizen should see that their name is on the list and cast a ballot in the pivotal election for President, Congress, governor, and state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Observations on music, towns, and travelers of Boston
The piece reflects on Anton Dvorak and ragtime, praising audience reactions at a Tchaikovsky concert and imagining a coon tune as a prank. It notes Keith's Theatre distributing Boston booklets, Lexington obituaries, and local building changes signaling prosperity. It also mentions the white whale sightings near Gloucester, clerical visits to Concord and Lexington, Harden's leave, Jbb Louis Craig’s service, Edward Gleason’s long voting record, and Mrs. Herman P. Cheus remaining in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Music Hall
Tchaikowsky
Keith's
King’s
Boston
First Person Diary of an Eternal Infant in Eden
A fragment from a diary dated May 13 4004 B C, written in the voice of an ageless newborn who imagines life as a created being in the Garden of Eden. The narrator, about 20 by construct, describes lack of past, parents, or voting rights, a person with no census, living among animals and fruit, amid a warm breeze and comforting waters. The piece ends with a note that it will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colio
Garden of Eden
Barnum& Batley Skun
Vets Praise L Employees in Boston Visit
Resolutions from John A. Rawlins Post 126 G A R Minnesota praise streetcar workers for courteous treatment of an old soldier during their August entertainment in Boston. The note from Secretary Barton calls Boston “the one Boston” and blesses its people and the Massachusetts comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Rawlins
Department of Minnesota
Barton
Boston
Department of Massachusetts
Bouth-Tucker's Great Audience Fills Majestic Theatre
A vast throng fills the Majestic Theatre from stalls to gallery for Commander Bouoth-Tucker of the Salvation Army. The commander announces last night’s talk before sailing for London, prompting a larger crowd. A special farewell campaign continues today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouoth-Tucker
Salvation Army
London
Rev Forbush of Charlestown Resigns From Winthrop Church
The Rev W B Forbush, pastor at Winthrop Congregational Church in Charlestown, submitted his resignation yesterday. The letter was read at morning service by Rev William H Spence of Cambridge. He says he has been offered the assistant post to Rev Abbot Kitteredge at Madison Avenue Dutch Reformed Church in New York.
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W. B. Forbush
Winthrop Congregational Church
Charlestown
William H. Spence
Cambridge
Forbush
Abbot Kitteredge
Madison Avenue
Dutch Reformed Church of
New York
Reforming Visitor Amid Typewriter Noise Exchange
Aside exchange shows Mr. Bizzy arguing over typewriter clatter while a visitor notes a girl learning to chew gum through a noiseless method. The dialogue hints at humor and learning in a domestic scene with unnamed speakers and a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bizzy
Strap Hangers Union Reminds Loyalty Amid Car Changes
The piece mocks and lampoons urban transit life, urging Strap Hangers Union members to stay loyal as open cars are replaced by closed ones. It notes a policy change limiting straps per car, alongside humorous digressions about burnt orange fashion trends, local parade outfits, and a jab at Judge Parker’s bathtub habit in a satirical volley.
Registration closes Wednesday in all cities
The final chance to register for the State and presidential elections ends at 10 oclock Wednesday evening Oct 19 in all cities of this state. In all towns registration ends at 10 p m on Oct 29.
Church Leaders Advocate Social and Industrial Righteousness
Church of the Advent hosted a panel with Bishop Potter Rev Dr Floyd Hopkins and Rev Dr John Peters arguing for church action on labor issues. They urged support for workers, shorter hours, against child labor, and corporate accountability within a gospel framework.
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Bishop Potter
New York
Floyd Hopkins
Philadelphia
John Peters
Church of the Advent
Supreme Justice
Jesus Christ
Southern churchmen oppose mob law at missionary mass
At Symphony Hall Episcopal convention meeting Bishop Nelson decries mob action and praises churchled moral influence on the Negro. Bishop Rowe notes Alaska missionaries face canned goods and Eskimo exclamations. Bishops Kinsolving of Brazil and Keator of Olympia discuss influence of Boston capital and American civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland K. Nelson
Georgia
Symphony Hall
Tuttle
Kinsolving
Brazil
America
Keator
Olympia
Boston
Fashion of Using Pale Blue Note Paper
Berlin October 16 Emperor William sets fashion for pale blue note paper A firm has an order from the Emperor for heavy rough surface paper in light blue with a monogram The imperial eagle on a shield sits within the British Order of the Garter band The German Order of the Black Eagle chain The white St John points with two marshal's batons cross Between arms The imperial crown surmounts all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Order of the Garter
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of St. John
King Edward Persists in Fawn Overcoat Fashion
King Edward continues to wear fawn overcoats this autumn despite a trend toward dark gray. Observers note the monarch defies fashion forecasts by maintaining the tint he has long promoted, even as city gentility in Piccadilly shifts away.
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London
Edward
Piccadilly
Women suffrage criticized as social harm and home focus
A Boston letter argues against woman suffrage claiming it causes social ills by pushing women into roles outside the home. The writer laments women in law, medicine, and ministry and urges women to remain in domestic duties to reduce divorces and improve wives and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Alice Stone Blackwell
Dear Miss Champagne and a Jealous Fiancé Dilemma
A 21 year old engaged woman recounts threats of violence, jealousy, and a looming decision about marriage to a controlling suitor with a large income. She asks for guidance on ending the engagement, telling her family, and handling past threats while considering counsel from her mother.
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Miss Champagne
Man's noon station tale sparks theatre ticket mix up
In a domestic exchange at North station Mr Len ox reveals a rushed message to Thompson about skipping Adams survey work. The couple dabbles in lunchroom chatter with Jim revealing Anderson’s wife is away, JT plans, and the late revelation of theatre tickets for tonight. The scene ends with a groan and a resolve to curb interruptions.
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Mr. Lenox
North Station
Jim
Thompson
Adams
Anderson
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New York City
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