Plan for Metropolitan Boston Conference Urged by Curley
Boston City Councillor James M Curley seeks a conference with Mayors and town boards in the metropolitan district to pursue a formal Greater Boston fusion. Mayor Fitzgerald and Rev George W King voice support, arguing uniform services, tax fairness, and regional planning would benefit Boston and adjacent communities.
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Peters Sees Aid to School System
Congressman Andrew J. Peters argues that a movement toward centralized cooperation could bring benefits to the community including improved parks, sewerage, water, and potentially a complete educational system. He warns that larger, more complex systems distance control from the people and hinder proper supervision of representatives.
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Andrew J. Peters
Why Leaders Favor Move for the Greater Boston
A series of public figures from Andrew J. Peters to John H. Corcoran and James M. Curley advocate creating a greater Boston. They emphasize sentiment, cooperation, and uniting suburbs to form a feasible plan. The positions stress unity, economic growth, and broader municipal benefits.
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Herald
Andrew J. Peters
Greater
Boston
John H. Corcoran
Cambridge
James M. Curley
Palmer
Brookline
J. P. Ross
James E. Maguire
A. L. Plummer
John PR
Plan for Local Control in Greater Boston Area
The passage argues that local governance should remain close to residents, with authority kept in the districts. It warns that any proposal for a larger city must recognize this principle or it will fail.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Greater
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J H Corcoran Champions Greater Boston Unity Plan
John H Corcoran former Cambridge Taxpayers Association president and department store owner argues for a single administration to coordinate development across 63 cities within 15 miles of Boston. He says disparate tax rates and local control waste resources and benifit wealthy towns at the expense of the wider region.
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John H. Corcoran
Cambridge Taxpayers’ Association
Greater
Boston
Greater Boston Annexation Urged by Brookline Business Leaders
F. E. Palmer, president of the Brookline Business Men's Association, argues for annexing surrounding towns to create a Greater Boston. He says many Boston merchants live outside the city and deserve a voice in city administration, and believes annexation is the practical solution for the future.
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F. E. Palmer
Brookline Business Men's Association
Greater Boston
Boston
Greater Boston merger urged by Dr I P Ross
Dr I P Ross of the West End argues for uniting Boston area towns within 10 to 15 miles into a single metropolis. He says benefits include a shared metropolitan treasury for taxes and funding for departments like the Metropolitan Park, reducing individual burdens.
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West End
Boston
Metropolitan Treasury
Metropolitan Park Department
Boston Parks Debate Shifts Burden to City and Suburbs
The speaker argues the city bears current burden while few parks under the department exist within Boston. They claim union action could attract residents to surrounding areas, raise property values, and boost local business.
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Boston
Department
Union
Maguire backs Greater Boston port plan for growth
James E. Maguire, president of East Boston Trade Association, endorses the Greater Boston port scheme. He argues a larger port will create more jobs, develop the waterfront, attract world capital, and position Boston as a leading U S port second only to New York.
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J. E. Maguire
James E. Maguire
East Boston Trade Association
Boston
New York
United States
Grand Proposition Says Dr Plummer
Dr Henry L Plummer of East Boston calls a proposed measure a grand proposition suited to boost Boston commerce and suburban growth He argues local option in outer towns could be adjusted without harming their rights and predicts Boston could rise to second in the nation for commerce within a decade.
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Henry L. Plummer
Boston
All Day and Night Rehearsal at Globe
The Globe Theater will host an all day and night rehearsal for The Cub with producer William A. Brady and author Thompson Buchanan supervising. Douglas Fairbanks makes his debut tomorrow evening as 650 supers rehearse in advance amid four opening options for first-nighters.
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GLOBE
William A. Brady
Thompson Buchanan
Douglas Fairbanks
Globe Theatre
Mr. Brady
Millionaire Packer Weds Stenographer in Vancouver
Tacoma businessman Thomas Carsten, 42, owner of the region’s largest meat packing plant west of Denver, married his private secretary Stacy McKeown, 25, in Vancouver B C yesterday. The announcement sparked a sensation in Tacoma.
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Thomas Carsten
Denver
Vancouver
B. C
Stacy Mce-Keown
Carsten
Boston: Population Growth and Heritage Highlighted
The article notes Boston's population growth surpassing St. Louis and Pittsburgh, with 670 585 residents ranking fifth among U.S. cities. It compares historical ranks from 1790, discusses suburban expansion, and cites Boston’s cultural prominence in New England and Revolutionary War era perceptions.
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Peace Cry Futile Says Dr Wilson Are a Necessity
Dr Wilson argues that peace cries are futile yet necessary, framing pacifist rhetoric as inadequate to prevent conflict. He contends modern diplomacy must integrate firm, practical measures to deter aggression and safeguard stability.
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DR. Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Voices Reform and Civic Courage
Excerpts from Woodrow Wilson's recent speeches challenge excess laws praise honesty in business and urge individual conscience. He warns against presidential overreach praises public discourse and notes women’s protections while urging moral politics and bold leadership.
West End's Prettiest Child Named William Somer
William Somer, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs William W Somers of Hancock street, is praised as one of the best looking children in the West End. Voters say he is among the citys fairest youngsters with light hair dark eyes and bright disposition. He was born in Boston.
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William W. Somers
Hancock Street
West
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Wilson Calls for Peace Amid Political Reform
New York dated Sept 18 reports Woodrow Wilson declaring that quiet cannot prevail until the people accept a just settlement. He spoke after his nomination for New Jersey governor by the Democratic State convention, addressing corporations, railroads, tariffs, and the high cost of living as part of a broad reform movement.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Dr. Wilson
Wilson teaches reforms to govern corporations at Princeton
The Princeton professor and nominee for New Jersey governor argues that corporations must be supervised and not treated as individuals. He stresses independence from party politics, cites studies of law, and calls for method over mere rhetoric in reform.
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Princeton University
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Wilson on fortunes and corporate personhood debate
Dr. Wilson weighs the idea of swollen fortunes and corporate personhood. He supports limit on fortunes gained via manipulation while admitting legitimate profits from constructive work. He notes corporations are artificial persons and reflects on Taft Roosevelt and public criticism, saying he has not read Roosevelt's speeches but may review them later.
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Roosevelt
Dr. Wilson
Taft to visit Yale as corporation member in New Haven
President Taft will spend a few hours in New Haven tomorrow as a Yale corporation member, not as U S president, with no formal demonstration planned. He will be rushed by automobile from the railroad to Woodbridge Hall before continuing to the West, and the visit is not expected to carry political significance.
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Yale Corporation
United States
Taft
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Woodbridge Hall
Newton police liquor raids net several gallons of liquor
Newton Sept 18 three liquor raids were conducted by the local police liquor squad. Troto Toto at 19 Harvey Place had 22 gallons of beer and one gallon of port wine seized. Pasquale Guzzi at 182 Webster Street had 19 gallons of beer and eight of ale removed. Salvatore Spinnelli at 76 Border Street had 11 pints of porter and one pint of beer seized.
Quinn Appeals to Voters for Governor's Council Support
A rally at Knights of Honor Hall hosted John Quinn Jr with David A. Brickley introducing him. Quinn urged careful ballot marking noting his name would be fifth on the ballot and warning against alphabetical bias that once affected an election in West Boston.
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Knights of Honor Hall
John Quinn, Jr
Governor's Council
David A. Brickley
Quinn
Boston
Reed
Adams
Zimmerman
West
Isaac B. F. Allen
Drought Drains Water Supply Reaching Rockefeller Kin
In Tarrytown New York a September drought empties a water source affecting John D Rockefeller 18 years old and other residents. The private water supply has been exhausted leaving families without reliable access.
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N. Y
J. D. Rockefeller
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