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Hat plumage ban stirs public ire as tariff hits women
The piece notes anger among women returning to the United States over hat adornments now contraband under a new tariff law. It suggests surprise at the change and predicts rapid spread of the news, with households soon complying as publicity grows and shears come into use.
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Rail break blamed for Westerly accident on New Haven line
The Westerly crash on the New York New Haven and Hartford line is blamed on a broken rail. Observers question fault sources from rail quality to inspection lapses and equipment failures while regretting the relentless risk to New Haven travelers.
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Thanksgiving Day: a plea to move the holiday to November 19
Illinois residents petition President Wilson to proclaim Thanksgiving on November 19 to honor Lincolns Gettysburg address. The piece argues against altering the traditional last Thursday in November and cites the enduring value of the address and the Caesar maxim as reasons not to change the holiday.
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Germany Resists Churchill Plan for a Naval Holiday
The article argues Germany will not heed Winston Churchill's proposal for a one year moratorium on new warship construction. Britain could sustain a pause given its navy, but a universal, perpetual disarmament remains unlikely and unattainable in the near term.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce Plans Autumn Trade Trip
The Commerce Trip sails from Boston on November 5 visiting southeastern Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Commerce leaders carry a message of regional benefits arguing the trip will boost commerce for Boston area firms and all the connected communities.
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One for all and all for each slogan for chamber trip
The passage praises the Chamber of Commerce and its November trip. It commends their role in uniting sister cities and clarifying neighbors' views. The motto “One for all and all for each” is highlighted as the ideal slogan for their envoy mission.
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Why Walsh Should Win for Massachusetts Governor
An editorial argues Lieutenant Governor David J. Walsh deserves promotion based on national tariff reform and income tax support by the Democratic party. It contends Massachusetts votes echo the nation and bolster Democratic reform, urging readers to back Walsh and the party next Tuesday.
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Electoral Farce in Mexico Elections
The article notes no violence in Sunday's Mexican elections but describes widespread indifference and an inadequate turnout. It questions whether a legal president can be chosen without the required one third of voters and cites Huerta’s likely backing by a newly formed Congress.
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Three Whoops and a Tiger for the Man Who Invented Work
A satirical riff extols toil as the path to happiness and purpose. It argues that any honest, steady labor beats idleness, noting the idle rich chase happiness only to miss it while the working class finds meaning in the grind and foreman’s whip.
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Grenfell Cancels Harvard Lecture Engagement
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, who runs the relief ship off the Grand Banks, has cancelled his Harvard Union lecture tonight as he tours New England to recruit support. He found platform work more strenuous than field relief.
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Newton Newkirk suffragist resists ballot box in fashion protest
A suffragist from Illinois named Newton Newkirk, known for bold conduct, proclaims she will not vote on election day because she has nothing suitable to wear. The stance blends humor with protest as described by Bertie Bertram.
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Proclamation Plans Thanksgiving Thanks for Woodrow
The piece urges advance planning for Thanksgiving and gratitude toward Woodrow, noting the need for thoughtful preparation. It closes with a playful reference to the clock riddle and a disclaimer that the clock is symbolic rather than a time-piece.
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No-cost goods are worth only their price
A saying notes that items obtained free hold no more value than their cost in reality, emphasizing that true value comes from effort or exchange rather than freebies.
Backfire Conversation Hint for Couples
A short advisory note warns against competing with a spouse in heated talks. It suggests avoiding heated clashes and aiming for constructive dialogue to prevent escalation and protect harmony within the relationship.
Tango Lesson fiasco from a cheeky advice column
An 18 year old asks Mr Newkirk where to find private Tango lessons. The columnist replies with sympathy, rejects schools, and offers to personally teach Violet for free at her home, joking about other dances and a lighthearted tone.
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Observant Citizen Highlights Boston News and Notables
The Observant Citizen reports on a strike in Lubee Me about a Boston steamer avoiding Lubee port due to capacity from Canadian potatoes. It notes Homer B. Sprague's career at Boston Girls High School and his reforms. It mentions Berkeley Street church buildings repurposed, Regina Jones dancing acclaim, Judge Back’s Washington appointment, Judge Aiken at Plymouth trial, Mrs. Larz Anderson's new children's book, Sheriff Quinn’s garden, and dahlia grower Jobby Elcock. It also covers Chief Engineer H. K. Fish reassignment, a kindergarten drawing anecdote, a Dorchester boy composing for Louis Cohen, and a 30-pound cabbage in Skowhegan. Senator Cabot Lodge’s recovery letter and Ruth Bancroft Law’s ongoing aviation ambitions close the notes.
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly in a Nagasaki setting
In a Japanese coast town, Lieutenant Pinkerton courts Butterfly with help from a broker. Butterfly’s dream ends as Pinkerton returns to America with another wife, leaving her faithful. Three years pass and tragedy unfolds as Butterfly, awaiting Pinkerton, learns the truth and dies with her child in her arms.
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Nagasaki
John Luther Long
David Belasco
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Butterfly
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Uncle Walt laments missing Harry Thaw at Matteawan
In a 1913 George Matthew Adams piece at Matteawan Prison, Uncle Walt mourns the absence of Harry Thaw. He notes grief for the missing playmate and the emptiness in the corridors as attorneys jaw and the youth’s laughter is gone. The column bids Thaw's return and reflects on long absence.
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Miss law aims for New York to Boston flight test
The report notes Miss law plans a New York to Boston flight seeking an average speed of miles per hour. It mentions the forthcoming Brighton Equal Rights Society play with many principal parts filled by non members and a rehearsal disrupted by a storm.
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Love and Sentiment Advice from Mildred Champagne
A young woman asks how to tell if her senior lover truly loves her. Mildred Champagne explains that love is shown in words or actions, but some men are shy and may require encouragement to express their feelings.
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Subtle Dating Advice for Tactful Women
The text advises a tactful woman to respond to male attentions by presenting herself as agreeable and conveying that his interest would be welcome. It emphasizes subtle social signaling over explicit rejection or encouragement.
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