Foss Tariff Reform Drive Shifts Republican Bases in Boston
The Incubus of the Dingley tariff spurs a Boston revolt within the 11th Massachusetts district. Eugene N. Foss campaigns on immediate tariff revision to aid New England industry and workers, backed by business leaders who see labor and fixed incomes squeezed by trust prices under protection. The movement signals a durable shift, not a flash in politics.
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West
11Th
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
Eugene N. Foss
Pan
Republccan
Foss
Scully Remembered as City’s Humanitarian Church Leader
For more than 25 years Rev Thomas Scully shaped ecclesiastical work and broad community service in education health and relief. Born in Ireland and educated in England and Italy he served as chaplain in the Ninth Massachusetts during the Civil War and founded Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables among other gains. His personal energy and generosity uplifted the metropolis and state, leaving a lasting monument of good works.
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Thomas Scully
Father Scully
Holy Ghost Hospital
Ireland
England
Italy
Massachusetts
Naphen Urged to Lobby Against Castle Island Eviction
The Hon Henry F Naphen is urged to press Congress and appeal directly to the President over the planned eviction of Boston residents from Castle Island. The piece argues his Washington prestige and local knowledge can secure annulment of the War Department order and correct this blunder.
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Henry F. Naphen
Congress
Boston
Castle Island
Washington
War Department
Boston park plan blocked by derelict buoy disposal demand
A local clash argues that the government can find other derelict buoy dumps and harbor tie ups without sacrificing Boston park space. The oration appeals directly to the President, accusing Theodore Roosevelt and his department aides of improper actions during their tours.
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Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Gaston Emerges as Democratic Standard Bearer in Massachusetts
The Democratic caucuses show Colonel Gaston as the party’s main choice for governor. The Post argues he would attract votes from Republicans and reform the Massachusetts political scene, stressing his dedication to public welfare and his record as a able lawyer serving the people.
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Gaston
Democratic Caucuses
Democrats of
Massa
Hamlin
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Democracy
Bay State
Colonel Gaston
People of the Commonwealth
Observant Captain Andrews Declared Legally Dead
Suffolk county courts declare Captain Andrews of the 15 foot Dark Secret legally dead after his October voyage toward Palis Spain. He vanished during a hurricane when an ocean liner offered aid. his bride was aboard. Horace Andrews applies for administration of an estate around 10000 dollars.
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Andrews
Suffolk County
Palis
Spain
Horace
Death and funeral plans for German community leader Jaeger
The death of Charles V. Jaeger prompts elaborate funeral preparations in Boston under the German Order of Harugart at Kossuth Hall. Jaeger was a staunch friend and active in German fraternal groups, leaving a void in charitable work and local communities. Dr. Daniel Lafayette Pike, aged 70, remains vigorous after decades in Boston. A lighthearted anecdote recalls a woman defending her grapes by using two cats to deter robins while a campaign crowd scene shows weary candidates Kelcher and Dennison.
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Charles V. Jaeger
Jaeger
Daniel Lafayette Pike
Kenilworth Street
Pike
Boston
City
Shawmut Avenue
Congregation Pullers and Homebound Toilers
A collage of short items notes MK Sorts Tie Homecomers from beaches to inland woods and cites church crowd attractions. It also covers a Chicago church’s whistler entertainment, humorous tales about pastors drawing crowds, and quips on coal strikes, coal heat, and a Boston Westerner tale.
Modistes Have Stormy Session Over Union Ride
New York September scene as the Dressmakers Protective Association debates organization steps and appoints honorary vice presidents. A clash erupts when a St Louis delegate challenges identity and business naming, prompting loud exchanges, near-police intervention, and a chaotic chorus of perfume and chatter as the meeting presses on.
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New York
Twenty-third Street
Linda Wade
St. Louis
Mrs. Wade
Miss White
Cat
Conger
Chicago
Pattern Department
Indiana
Marconi Confident of 1500-Mile Wireless Link
In a Rome interview Marconi says he has solved long distance wireless signaling beyond 1500 miles and foresees Europe to America communication soon. He plans to visit King Victor Emmanuel at Racconti, Piedmont, on September 14.
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Rome
Marconi
Europe
America
Victor Emmanuel
Raccontgl
Piedmont
Marconi reports successful Mediterranean cablegram run
London dated 1902 reports Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company confirming perfect messages received inside Gibraltar Harbor and along the entire Mediterranean tour. Telegraphs for the King and minister were received correctly on tape off Spezia, sent from Poldhu across France Spain and the Alps.
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London
Trave
Marconi
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Poldhu
France
Spain
Alps
Spezia
Wireless Telegraph Company, Limited
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Dennison
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May Sewell
George Hartley
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Lizzie
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