MoorT Tea: With a Mission AND Without a Muzzle
A political argument challenges tariff protection, urging removal of duties on coal and hides to aid workers and industries. It contends the Dingley tariff keeps high prices for beef, coal, boots, and steel, benefiting trusts like beef, coal, and Schwab’s steel, while Roosevelt’s stance on no duty for anthracite is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Beef Trust
Dingley
Anthracite Coal Trust
Mr. Schwab
Steel Trust
Roosevelt on third leg of trip risks political tour
The article argues President Roosevelt’s Western swing is an electioneering campaign, outlining dissent within the Republican ranks and predicting limited impact in solidly Republican or Democratic states. It cites dangers of rapid travel and endorses focusing on national issues like the coal strike instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New England
West
Reed Belief on Tariff Draws Little Fire
The piece questions Thomas B. Reed's claim that public sentiment opposes tariff revision as weak and perfunctory. It notes Henderson in Iowa backing radical tariff revision, and Massachusetts' Foss actively campaigning for the same stance with business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas. B. Reed
Reed
House of Representatives
Washington
Henderson
Iowa
Massachusetts
Foss
Eleventh
Congress
Duty on coal debated by President in Cincinnati
President Roosevelt declares there is no duty on anthracite coal, arguing the anthracite trust dominates the global supply and cannot be beaten by tariffs. He notes a duty exists on all other coal and questions the railroad need for such a tax, framing a protective tariff idea around coal categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Trust
Coal Trust
West Virginia
New England
Foss
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Anthracite Coal Trust
Wales
Pennsylvania
Great Railroad Combine
Observant Citizen notes a dry storm and local elevator skill
The column laments a dry spell with overcast skies and rain scarce yet umbrellas constant. A Tremont Street elevator operator hurries passengers, while hay fever relief invokes frost and Dr Nature. Iowa delegates view the Des Moines launching, meet Mayor Brenton, and praise Governor Cummins as a future U.S. senator.
Roosevelt attacked over trusts and tariff policy
In Cincinnati on Saturday President Roosevelt urged calm against hysteria while criticizing his own proposed constitutional amendment for restraining trusts. The piece argues the practical remedy is tariff withdrawal under the Dingley system to cut trust profits and relieve the public before pursuing constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
The End of the Straight Front Corset Fashion
Paris reports that unyielding armor plate stays and pull back skirts are out. American women will adopt a new bias cut skirt with many gores and frills for freedom of movement. The piece notes the prior style hindered movement and mocked the old look while predicting fashionable, more breathable attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Venus de Milo
Pumpkin department autos not in it
A light hearted letter from Newton Newkirk in 1902 recounts giant pumpkins uprooting rail fences at 65 miles per hour, a pumpkin used as a summer house, and playful exchanges with a skeptical correspondent. Other towns share pumpkin tales and a note defending the truthfulness of the pumpkin stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Mass
Gloucester
Thomas
Worcester
Sceptic
Newton Newkirk
Wedding Day Parlor Scene Ends With Single Question
On a perfect June day Edna and Amileo walked arm in arm to a quiet conservatory. After about an hour Amileo asked what to do with it while she laughed and looked up at him as he stood holding a pretty object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Quincy Point
Boston
Dewey
Brenton
Edna
Amileo
Foss Campaign Shapes Boston District Support
The Eleventh District backs Mr. Foss as the candidate who can defend New England industry and Boston’s commercial role. Backed by labor groups and business leaders, his platform promises prosperity through manufacturing strength and favorable policies after hard times in 1893. Voters promise to demonstrate support in upcoming caucuses.
The Charm of a Wedding Cake Gift Mystery
A couple debates the charm of a wedding cake and a seven-piece slip game to reveal a future spouse. Edna and Amilee scheme with a bride’s cake, seven slips, and a blank, ultimately revealing a concealed romance while driving through Westminster boulevard on their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Boulevard
Edna
Amilee
Feel at home here in this store today
The text invites customers to feel welcome explore the shop and ask questions. It promises helpful service and familiarity with the store, aiming to make the store name a staple on every shopping list.
All Sorts of Linings Spun Silk for Sale
Advertisement lists fabrics including 36 inch black and colored silk linings at 15 cents per yard, moire finish percaline 38 inch at 12 and a half cents per yard, and desirable lining in all qualities. Also notes 37 cents per yard.
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Boston Post
Republic
MR. Reed
Tremont Street
Bromfield and
Bosworth Streets
Dr. Nature
America
Italy
Cummins
United States Senate
Peter
Sunday Post
Alys Chemyn
Broadway
South Boston
Eugene N. Foss
Mr. Foss
Canada
Fice
Cuba
Boston Harbor
Foss Ward
Stephen M. Crosby
Massachusetts Trust Company
Samuel Carr
Oliver Ames
Arthur Amory
Amory, Brown & Co
D. Webster
John L.harris
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Recinalnd
Foster
New England Mutual Insurance Company
Josephus C. Taft
National Shawmut Bank
Charles J. Pace
Suffolk Co-operative Bank
Alphonso S. Covell
Tremont and
Suffolk Mills
Charles E. Cotting
Joseph E. Coodspeed
Massachusetts Electric Companies
Henry C. Jackson
Jackson, Mandell & Daniell
Samuel B. Capen
Torrey
Bright & Capen
Thomas J. Stearns
Roxbury Carpet Corporation
Frank T. Wendell
Wendell, Fay & Co
Thomas CG. Hiler
Faneuil Hall National Bank
Alfred J. Neal
Neal, Preble & Co
Isaac F. Woodbury
Woodbury & Laighton
Homer
The
Inter
Avon
Mdire
Seo
Puritan Stove Co
Majestic
Puritan
Florence
Defiance
J. M. Co
Latour
Latour Farina
Ee Sa
Jordan Marsh CO
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