One At A Time State Election Focus
The State campaign must not be embarrassed by municipal politics. Leaders of the Boston Democratic party and mayoral candidates agree one campaign at a time is needed. The immediate issue is a Massachusetts declaration of independence and revolt against trade and industry conditions. Municipal matters wait until ballots are cast on November 7.
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Democratic Party
Boston
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Law's delay over Patrick murder case draws critique
An editorial cites Albert T. Patrick’s long legal battle after his 1900 murder conviction, noting multiple appeals and a denied motion for reargument by the New York Court of Appeals. It questions justice when cost and delay extend a death sentence and hints at seeking Supreme Court review.
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Albert T. Patrick
W. M. Rice
New York
Rice
Patrick
Sing Sing
New York Court of Appeals
David B. Hill
United States Supreme Court
Jones
Witte’s Plan for Russian Pacification Faces Uncertain Fate
The article debates Count Witte’s reform program amid a Russian upheaval. It questions whether a united revolutionary sentiment has formed across the empire and whether Witte can control the turmoil before it overwhelms the Romanoff regime.
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Count Witte
Russian Empire
London Telegraph
Witte
St. Petersburg
Simplicity in Art Carnival Presents Local Geniuses Series
Boston continues to prove its art prestige through contributions to the Simplicity in Art carnival. The column presents another numbered series of pictures by local artists with an accompanying explanatory key.
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Boston
Simplicity in Art Told Through Quick Drawn Vignettes
An editor praises a series of pen drawings from Somerville to Boston, highlighting No 1 The Blot No 2 a grease spot No 8 The First Mustache of Youth No 4 Speculation No 6 The Fire and a string and a closed room. The piece urges readers to try drawing and send their results, arguing for artistic cultivation and echoing a Gibsonesque standard.
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Ike Inkslinger
Somerville
Mass
Ames
Everett
G. W
Cohasset
Boston
Ourself
Murphy
Charles Dana Gibsons
Price of Shoes and Lodge Tariff Stand Highlighted
A political opinion argues Senator Lodge supports a tariff that keeps hides on the list, raising shoe prices in Massachusetts. It cites leather market weakness and Chicago Beef Trust control, urging voters to restore hides to the free list and vote against Lodge in the forthcoming state election.
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Senator Lodge
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Chicago Beef Trust
Hay Bond treaty defeat seen as monument folly by MA voters
The rejection of the Hay Bond treaty with Newfoundland is blamed on Senator Lodge’s influence for his son in law’s fishing dealer connections. Secretary Root’s letter shows ongoing issues like the right of search and local restrictions. Massachusetts voters will judge policy in the upcoming election.
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Newfoundland
Senator Lodge
Gloucester
Root
Hay
Lodge
Gardner
Massachusetts
Suit Too Large for Ike-Well at Local Kitchen
A brief local exchange shows a resident asking for a better fitting meal after receiving a suit that is too large. The exchange hints at a community aid situation and gives a glimpse of the local dialect and social dynamics.
No Danger in School Visit Cited by Teacher
A teacher cautions a student about contagion as a fever spreads through the student’s family. The student replies with defiance, joking that a sibling’s illness will not affect him. Dialogue showcases rural speech and interpersonal tension in a school community.
Never Quiet Scratchers Keep Quiet Amid Squabbles
Despite ongoing quarrels the Scratchers stay on speaking terms. She comments that they would not argue as much if they did not interact, implying a stable but tense relationship.
Will of John J. Finnegan leaves funds to Boston charities
The will ofSouth Boston real estate dealer John J. Finnegan leaves about 20000 to Boston Roman Catholic charities, with attorney Thomas F. Reddy named executor. Separately, local notes report a humorous West Roxbury car scene with a cookie pocketing child, a mouse trap, and regional sports and civic updates.
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John J. Finnegan
South Boston
Roman Catholic Charities of
Boston
Thomas F. Reddy
Petrified Apples and Adam in the Stone Age
A humorous antiquated note on petrified apples found in Colorado and a playful tale linking them to Eve, Adam, and a hypothetical petrified apple bite. The piece riffs on dating, cooking, and a dentist punchline with biblical whimsy.
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Colorado
Adam
Eve
The Strap Hangers Union and Auto Fever in Boston
A humorous note recalls Jerome K Jerome planning a book sequel and asks about the Strap Hangers Union in Boston. It mentions John D Rockefeller and Hetty Green buying and driving their own cars, with lively quips about self chauffeuring and staying young. L envoi warns readers to watch for John and Hetty as they roam.
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Jerome K. Jerome
United States
Union
Boston
John D. Rockefeller
Hetty Green
Johnny
Cracky
Hetty
John
Rockefeller's Pastor to Live in a Tent This Winter
The Rev. Charles A. Eliaton will house himself in a tent in Cleveland Ohio this fall and winter to preserve his health. He expects to endure cold winds from Boreas and Jack Frost and will stay outside rather than seek indoor shelter.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland, CO
Charles A. Eliaton
Old Boreas
Jack Frost
She Thought She Could Bend Me Like Potter's Clay
A Chicago News item notes a woman who believes she can control the narrator as if shaping clay. The speaker recalls persistent attempts to command, tease, and browbeat him while he resists only in private. The piece portrays implied gendered power dynamics and rebellion beneath the surface.
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Chicago News
Debutante Night at Symphony Hall in Memory of Mrs Lowell
A large audience filled Symphony Hall for a memorial rehearsal in honor of the late Mrs Charles Russell Lowell with Heinrich Warnke as soloist and Mrs Francis Higginson Jr among the attending matrons. Mr and Mrs Higginson opened the season’s appearances. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pulitzer head for a honeymoon aboard the Amerika.
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Symphony Hall
Charles Russell Lowell
Heinrich Warnke
Horatio Lamb
John L. Gardner
Curtis Guild, Jr
Francis L. Higginson, Jr
Higginson
Ralph Pulitzer
Boston Society
New Amerika
New York
Hamburg
Priscilla Harding
Edgar Harding
Beacon Street
Rutland
Anna E. Clement
John Appleton Knowles
George Lewis
Suffolk Road
Chestnut Hill
Lewis
George Silsbee
Berkshires
City Man Chooses Marie Eileen After Newport Summer
In early days David Wilson shuns rustic kin and vows to marry a manor born wife. At Newport he meets Ina Gately and Marie Eileen Thorn. After a lunch box mishap Ina leans Marie, who later accepts his proposal. Sister Sue reveals Marie’s boarding school ties and Ina’s wealth and test of an admirer. The couple returns to the farm with Marie.
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Whitinsville
Whitinsville High School
Leicester Academy
Worcester County
J. M. McQuaid
Worcester
Holy Cross
Leicester
Herbert A. Davidson
Derby” Davidson
University of Pennsylvania
David Wilson
Old Home Farm
Sue
Newport
Ina Gately
Marie Eileen Thorn
Ina
Marie
Mary Ellen
Sister Sue
Dave
Marie Eileen
Jhers
van Asterbilt
Reply to Letter on Life Insurance Costs and Benefits
L B Harlow of 25 Exchange Street Lynn responds to a reader signatory X. He argues the public benefits from life insurance and cites typical endowment or cash value outcomes after 15 years, defending insurers against claims they are robbers of widows and orphans.
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Lfe
L. B. Harlow
Exchange Street
Lynn
Reader asks about ballot validity if anti compulsory vaccination appears
A reader asks the editor whether placing an anti compulsory vaccination measure marked with X on a ballot would invalidate the rest of the ballot. The query seeks guidance on voting procedure and ballot integrity.
Advice to a 17 year old on love and marriage timing
The letter suggests a 17 year old, Catherine, asks if her 100 year old suitor will marry. Miss Champagne counsels delaying a formal understanding for three to four years, emphasizes cautious dating, and notes kissing should be sparing between lovers who trust each other.
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Miss Champagne
Catherine
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on Love and Patience
A 23 year old writes asking how to learn if a man loves her. The reply urges not forcing certainty and advises letting the rival interact, arguing that a man will reveal his feelings in time and that nothing should stop him if he is inclined.
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Miss Champagne
Post
Peter Faneuil Hats Sold at Shuman Corner
Men s Derby hats from Peter Faneuil once housed residence are offered at Shuman Corner. Hats of uniform high quality and style sell for 3.00, 50 cents to 1.00 more than our price. Exclusive Boston agents for Youman s Hats.
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Peter Faneuil
Shuman Corner
Boston
Youman
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