Uneasiness in Massachusetts Republican managers grows
The article notes nervous apprehension among Massachusetts GOP leaders as campaign fund drives intensify. It cites internal strain from national party policy, calls in onetime supporters, and the need to elect a state government, while highlighting figures like Lodge Hoar and Governor with Bonaparte as a reformer chosen to expose administration abuses.
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Roosevelt and Lipton dinner row dismissed as small politics
The piece argues that charges of presidential unmannerliness over a Seawanhaka Club dinner are a New York press sensationalism with no basis. It attributes the muddle to a private secretary's blunder, saying Roosevelt would act freely and publicly rejects holding the president responsible.
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Double Track Necessity for Safer Electric Railways
Editorial urges replacing single-track electric trolley lines with a double track system. Citing Massachusetts data, it argues steam railways show far lower passenger injury rates than street railways, and claims signals and block systems are insufficient for trolleys. The piece asserts double tracking is the only robust safety provision.
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Bonaparte to Lead Interior Department Fraud Probe
Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore consents to oversee the investigation of frauds in the Interior Department. He already serves as special counsel for postal theft prosecutions and grafters. He delayed earlier consideration but now will prepare to undertake the task alongside his other duties for the President.
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Weather and town notes from late summer heat in Boston
A reader recounts mid summer heat on Washington Street with many women in light shirtwaists, plus scenes of a boy falling on stairs and a park bench crowd. Other items mention a whiskey ceremony in Kentucky, acoustics at the Globe, fire department moves, and a mix of humorous vignettes and short anecdotes from daily life.
Mellen May Succeed Hall As N Y, N H & Hart President
Rumors say Charles S. Mellen leading candidate to replace Judge J. M. Hall as head of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad with J Pierpont Morgan backing. Other potential successors include W H Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Percy H Todd, with Mellen favored for his prior role and recent Eastward move.
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Nine Hour Day For Women Backed By Loomfixers Delegates
Delegates at the National Loomfixers Association of America convention in Templar Hall Washington Street endorse a nine hour workday for women and minors in mills across all states. The sessions draw representation from major industrial centers nationwide.
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First Chinese Pupil Enrolls in Waltham Public Schools
Waltham reports the first Chinaman enrolled in its public schools, Chung Hong Fong, 16, a nephew of Sam Chung who runs a laundry at 202 Newton Street. He attends Lowell School on Newton Street, dressed in English costume and described as bright and active.
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Association to Strictly Enforce Mill Overtime Law
A vigorous effort will be made by the association to see that the law regarding overtime work by women and children in mills is carried out. The matter was discussed yesterday and resolutions urging strict enforcement were passed. Child labor in mills was discussed and laws limiting the age of mill workers were strongly advocated.
Visit to Uncle James Reveals Hidden Kin and Misplaced Dreams
In a short story set in early November, a narrator travels to meet rich Uncle James, only to discover a mismatched family web at a weathered suburban home. A cousin Lucy, a troubled Imecy, and a kindly yet puzzling household reshape the visit as truth unravels desire and future hopes. John plans to visit mamma soon, while the narrator wonders about a possible will and new prospects.
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Douglas Not Interested in Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Democratic leaders favor W L Douglas of Brockton for lieutenant governor, but he declines. Spann between Western counties and Worcester influence grows. Likely renomination of John J. Flaherty of Gloucester as attorney general, Stone of Springfield as secretary of state, Chalifoux of Lowell as auditor, and Thaxter of the Cape as treasurer, if last year’s candidates seek it.
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Rockefeller Nears 5 Million Dividend Payout
The Standard Oil and Consolidated Gas Company will distribute about 19.6 million in dividends. John D. Rockefeller will receive the bulk of the 5 percent quarterly dividend on Standard Oil Company of New Jersey stock, totaling roughly five million dollars.
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New Jersey
Samuel W. Baker Dies at Somerville Home
Samuel W. Baker a respected and long serving compositor for the Post died of typhoid fever at his Somerville home 41 Rogers Avenue after a three week illness He was the first in Boston to operate a Linotype machine and remained a prominent figure at the paper.
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Boston Post printer Samuel W. Baker dies at 60
Samuel W. Baker born 1870 in Biddeford Maine was a pioneer in Boston printing as the first compositor to operate a linotype in the city. He worked with the Post chapel and was active in Baptist circles in Somerville. He left a wife Isabel M. Cummings and two children. Funeral in Somerville at 2 p m today. burial in Saco tomorrow. Resolutions from the Post Chapel lauded his character and service.
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