William L. Douglas Praised as Massachusetts Mind Not Washington Echo
The Sunday Post lauds William L. Douglas as a Massachusetts minded leader not swayed by Washington cabalists. It contrasts his plain speaks with Lodge and Bates and argues Douglas would restore industrial freedom, fair play, and local priorities against outside trusts.
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William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New England
Commonwealth
Lodge
Bates
Douglas
Tremont Temple
New York City Opens Underground Subway With Ceremony
The opening of New York’s rapid transit under ground railway is marked by a 2 PM start and a civic ceremony. Mayor McClellan urges bells and whistles at the first train as 20 000 riders per hour are expected later, with a total of up to 400 000 by midnight. Boston observers note their own prior subway experience and compare aims.
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New York City
McClellan
Boston
New York
Fall River Cotton Mill Lockout Enters Fourth Month
The Fall River lockout of textile workers enters its fourth month with no relief in sight. Mills will remain closed next Monday after 14 weeks, as wage reduction notices stay in place. Wages lost exceed 1.75 million dollars and local taxes, rents, and savings are also hit, harming the city’s economy under the stand pat stance.
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Fall River
Savings and Co-Operative
The Will and The Way in Massachusetts Trade Demands
The piece argues Governor Bates lacks will to heed Massachusetts industrial needs while William L. Douglas asserts a governor should propose a state commission to study industrial needs amid tariff duties and reciprocity treaties, a plan he says could win favor with a Republican legislature.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Bates
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Senator Lodge
William L. Douglas
Tremont Temple
Massachusetts Needs a Governor Who Speaks for Business and Workers
The piece argues for a representative compact of manufacturers merchants workers and farmers to consider questions and urge a referendum on tariff and reciprocity. It criticizes Governor Bates and the Republican administration for not acting in Massachusetts interests and urges a chief executive who will advocate for business and labor.
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Sion
Congress
Massachusetts
Bates
James B Carroll for Western District Attorney
The western district including Berkshire and Hampden counties favors James B Carroll of Springfield for district attorney. Incumbent John F Noxon is backed by party grounds only, while Carroll is praised for independence, prudence, and judicial temperament. The Springfield Republican endorses Carroll as the best choice for the office.
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Berkshire
Hampden
James B. Carroll
Springfield
John F. Noxon
Carroll
Commonwealth
Battle of Freedom Anthem Extols Parker and Davis
A historical verse urges voters to support Parker and Davis in electing a Jeffersonian administration. It critiques Roosevelt and Lodge, defends constitutional liberty, and calls Patriots to hold their heads high as Edward Fitzwilliam signs the piece.
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Jefferson
Parker
Davis
Lodge
Vaunt
Roosevelt
Teddy
Washington
Davia
Edward Fitzwilliam
Washburn thanks Boston press for coverage of Faneuil Hall rally
George F. Washburn writes to the editors thanking the Boston Post for generous space given to the People's party rally at Faneuil Hall. He notes Mr. Watson was impressed by the ovation and expresses pride in fair treatment of the southern delegation. Boston October 26.
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People’s Party
Massachusetts
Boston
George F. Washburn
Hibbard
Mansfield
Figleaf Fashion and Domestic Mischief in Boston
A humorous sketch features a bored husband recounting a dream about eating an apple and Eve’s figleaf fashion. The couple discovers a garden eviction notice and muses on style changes while debating keeping and replacing a cat.
Cryptic Shakespeare list teased as Shaw discovery and dues notes
A Boston reader shares a playful cryptogram claiming Ber nard Shaw penned a list of Shakespeare plays. The column also reports cheer for Captain Embury Clark and Captain Morrison, student field trips, a Newton intoxicated incident, Old South Church souvenirs, a peculiar Tremont Street encounter, Postmaster Hibbard’s popularity, East Boston Traders Association, and animal mischief in Cambridge and suburb cages.
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Love Dilemma in Two Widowed Hearts
A 21 year old man asks Boston Post advice on choosing between two loves. He explains a recent breakup, fear another suitor will win one, and his plan to work and study while seeking guidance. The columnist suggests waiting to avoid future regret and to let the remaining romance prove itself.
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Miss Champagne
Boston Post
Thas
Older Lover and Youthful Heart Delicate Dilemma
Dear Miss Champagne advises Stella to wait until after age 21 before marrying a man much older. The reader loves a wealthy older suitor with steady behavior and family approval, while friends fear the age gap. Stella weighs happiness against social perception and risk.
Social Highlights From Boston Cambridge Society Events
A Boston Cambridge society reception at Professor Hart and Mrs Hart on Craigie Street Cambridge honored Hon James Bryce and Mrs Bryce. Miss Charlotte Guyer George of the Parsifal company plans a Boylston Street recital with Miss Johnson. Robert Jordan leaves for Chicago to join the family at the horse show. Debutante Miss Naneen Mitchell to bow soon with Uncle Frank Mitchell in Washington. Rev Edward Everett Hale to lecture in Newton on Some Characteristics of the Late Senator Hour.
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Boston
Cambridge
Albert Bushnell Hart
Craigie Street
James Bryce
Washington
Edward Everett Hale
Newton
Hale
Senator
What They Needed Our Path Strewn With Bread and Roses
A dialogue fragment contrasts roses with bread and frankfurters as a metaphor for practical needs versus idealized dreams. A speaker insists on tangible sustenance over ornamental symbols. The exchange suggests debate over priorities and vision.
Mystery Watch Brings Hidden Identities to Light
In White & Martin jewellers office a fine watch is examined and reveals the image of Miss Mabel Leighton on its back. Martin contemplates a tense note to Miss Leighton after learning a startling connection to Mr Reynolds. He drafts a reply hinting at a misread romance and sends a message via his office boy.
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Mabel Leighton
White
Reynolds
Ted
Miss Leighton
Mr. White
Martin
Mr. Leighton
Leighton
Mr. Martin
Central
Mabel
Sharp
OMINOUS Advance Agent and Bad Bill Exchange
A terse dialogue features an advance agent declaring honesty and a bad bill threatening trouble. The exchange hints at a tense film set or staged confrontation with implied consequences.
Sized Up Willieboy Dialogue Fragment
A brief dialogue snippet shows Mr. Buzzleton and a Total Stranger exchanging cautious remarks. The exchange hints at contemplation and hesitation with homely speech and informal tone.
Leighton Watch Mystery Ends in Broker Case
In a tense sequence at a jewelers' office Reynolds misnames a watch as Leighton's while Martin confronts the broker W. W. Leighton. A forgotten letter and a delayed delivery surface, prompting Martin to seek a corrected outcome and a salary raise for Ted after the misstep.
Gloucester Child Spotted In Swamp After School Absence
Five year old Harry Mitchell, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mitchell, wandered from 67 Friend Street to an unused swamp on Rockport Road. He spent the night there on a rock with a water filled hollow as a bed and a pillow. He cried and asked to be taken home when found at 9 am by Alvin Blake while eating an apple.
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Women’s Rights Club
Eve
Evey
Gloucester
Harry Mitchell
Joseph Mitchell
Friend Street
Alvin Blake
Rockport Road
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