A Strong Ally The Wichita Eagle backs Wilson
The Wichita Eagle, Victor Murdock’s paper, declares for President Wilson as a strong ally of Kansas Democracy. It argues Murdock’s former Progressive stance is consistent, that Wilson is a truer Progressive than Hughes, and that choosing the genuine Progressive is clear.
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Democracy
Kansas
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Roosevelt
G. O. P. Kite
Murdock
Mr. Hughes
Red Cross Campaign Gains Support in Boston
The city backs a national Red Cross drive aiming to recruit one million members. Boston shows strong sentiment for relief of suffering and aid to war victims, with the local population ready to contribute and participate.
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Boston
Red Cross
Wall Street Odds Shift Toward Even Money in Presidential Bets
Wall Street betting odds on the presidential race show a move from an apparent Hughes lead to "even money" being quoted. The wagers reflect speculators’ view of public opinion, with Western buyers largely backing the Wilson camp, signaling a shifted sentiment among financial backers rather than broad national consensus.
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Hughes
Wall Street
Conquest of the Elements Undersea Deutschland Record
The account tells of Captain Koenigas steering the Deutschland below the sea to set a new elemental record. He claims sub oceanic calm, avoiding surface dangers, and demonstrates conquest of the sea as a new frontier beyond air power.
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Deutschland
Jules Verne
Koenig
Its Possibilities For Peace Or War Highlighted
A reflective line notes that human choices hold wonderful potential for either a peaceful outcome or devastating conflict, underscoring the gravity of decisions shaping the era.
Angling attack on Wilson collapses under its own rhetoric
The piece argues that President Wilson cannot be accused of angling for German votes, citing his firm stance on American rights, anti-hyphen sentiment, and progressive domestic achievements. It contrasts Wilson’s transparent record with Charles Evans Hughes who avoids clear positions on international crises and hyphenism.
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Wilson
Hughes
ROUTED RUMANIA AND THE LOSS OF CONSTANZA
The article notes a severe blow to Romania with the capture of Constanza, framing it as a blow to pride and a surprise at the Teutonic Bulgarian offensive strength. It argues Romania provoked war without necessity, gambled on allied victory, and may suffer greatly, with even Russia unable to save her.
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Rumania
Constanza
Russia
Largely Bluff Hughes Rally Nods To Bird McCall
Charles Sumner Bird and Governor McCall shared a Worcester platform at a Hughes rally prompting memories of a March letter by Bird asserting the Hughes talk is largely bluff and that there is no popular demand for Hughes Roosevelt is the only man who can win. Bird did not recall those expressions but affirmed his view that the Hughes talk is largely bluff.
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Charles Sumner Bird
McCall
Hughes
Worcester
Bird
Tfis
Roosevelt
United States
William Ed. Hearst
John Johnson
Minnesota
George Gray
Delaware
Bryan
William H. Taft
Ohio
Fairbanks
Taft Begins Hughes Speaking Tour From New York
Former President Taft left New York on a speaking tour for Charles Hughes bound for several states. He will be active until November 4, delivering campaign addresses and promoting the Republican ticket across multiple regions.
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Taft
Hughes
New York
Charles Hughes
Invite to Bob by Marion Sherman of Dorchester Mass
In response to a caustic poem by Yan kee Bob about New England baked beans, Marion Sherman invites Bob for a Saturday night meal featuring seasoned and sweetened beans. She jokes about the high cost of living, offers food, and mentions Newton Newkirk as a friend to bring along, with no charge for Sherman or her guest.
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Bob
Marion Sherman
New England
Newton
Dorchester
Mass
The Darkest Cloud Will Pass
A hopeful line urging patience and faith that the darkest times pass. It notes that even in shadow one can endure with hope, eventually the sun will shine on the individual.
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Altho
Shell proof balloon scheme quoted with mock business pitch
A correspondent ridicules Percy’s offer to Newkirk for a four inch steel plate shell proof balloon meant for war use. The reply humorously rejects signing any contract while mocking the plan and lampooning inventions including a brimstone hair restorer.
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Mr. Newkirk
Ime
Newt
Percy
Pp. S
Maier Pattison Concert At Jordan Hall In Boston
Pianists Guy Maier and Lee Pattison give a chamber program at Jordan Hall assisted by Josephine Durrell Anna Golden Mildred Ridley. First Boston performances feature Debussy two pianos pieces dedicated to Kussewitsky Charlotte and Strawinsky. Also Au bert Arensky Chabrier works plus Mozart and Ravel pieces.
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Guy Maier
Lee Pattison
Jordan Hall
Josephine Durrell
Anna Golden
Mildred Ridley
Messrs. Maier
Pattison
Boston
Debussy
Alexander Kussewitsky
Jacques Charlot
Igor Strawinsky
Aubert
Arensky
Chabrier
Mozart
Mr. Maier
Ravel
Observant Citizen recalls Boston life and city tales
A column of anecdotes notes St Crispin's Day as a shoe trade emblem in New England, highlights aged Gloucester police officer Martin J. Williams, references regimental returns, waterfront changes in Boston, and wartime shipping hopes. It includes letters on Roxbury geology, plus maritime bravado from British captains and a warning tale of a ship’s voyage.
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Crispin
New England
St. Crispin
Martin J. Williams
Gloucester
Williams
United States
Formers Presidents Campaigns in U S History Pictures and Brief Articles
A concise series tracing how the people of the United States have chosen presidents from Washington to Wilson. It outlines key issues and leading features of the major contests that shaped the republic's history.
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United States
Washington
Wilson
Our Republic
Campaign contest of 1908 and Roosevelt Taft era
The 1908 race intensified Democratic struggles yet Republicans remained favored. Roosevelt’s popularity delayed a stamping of Taft’s nomination, Bryan reclaimed party control, and Taft won the electoral vote 162 to 21. New England stayed loyal to Republicans as the era neared its close.
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Taft
Bryan
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Judge Parker
New England
Molly's Prize Cake Wins Hearts Over Simple Recipe
Molly enters a modest cake in a town contest judged by Tom Clark. Despite grand entries, her plain recipe and homey appearance win admiration, and Clark hints at marriage potential. Molly learns the cake’s charm earned the prize.
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Molly
Tom Clark
Tom
Mary
Dear Miss Champigne Advice on choosing love over parents
A reader asks whether to marry a widower with a child whom she loves, despite parental pressure to accept a younger suitor. The adviser warns against generalizing and urges marrying the man she loves if he is worthy, noting parental objections are weak if they only cite a first wife.
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Miss Champigne
Owever
Seriou
Threaten Me Not Smoking. Raucous Verse From Walt Mason
A satirical piece recalls Dr Whiskers and a chorus of surgeons and apothecaries warning against smoking. The speaker resists, clings to his briar pipe, and jokes about dying underground while doctors brandish cures and threaten a diet and exercise riot.
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Doc Whiskers
Gilroy
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Governor Bradford Manuscript Sought in State Library Glass Case
A reader asks where to find Governor Bradford's manuscript on early colonists. response notes it is in a glass case at the State Library in the State House. A second query asks if a non citizen may use ten year old first papers to obtain naturalization. the answer from the Federal building is no.
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Boston
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Mechanics’ Building
Philippine Islands
Bradford
Fall River
State Library
State House
Sir
United States
Federal Building
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather Extremes
The oldest resident recalls Boston’s records for October 25. He cites the hottest day at 75 degrees in 1899, the warmest recent year at 73 in 1906, and the coldest officially at 26 degrees in 1879, with 4 degrees as the coldest in the past decade in 1907. He notes rainfall on this date in 1909 1910 1912 and 1913.
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Boston
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