Concrete Gase on McCall funds used to aid Republican ticket
Franklin Leonard Jr exposes that McCall diverted $20 000 policy premiums and other trust funds to partisan use. Leonard, a Democratic Congressional candidate, asks how much of his money and that of 23 000 others was used to defeat his candidacy. The piece labels the act as commercial immorality.
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McCall
New York Life
Franklin Leonard, Jr
Leonard
Congress
Mr. Leonard
Norway to Decide Form of Government After Separation
After four months of separation talks Norway and Sweden reach terms of break with a plebiscite showing strong republican sentiment. A people’s vote will decide whether Norway adopts a republic or other system. Royal approval for a separate Norwegian consular service was rejected by King Oscar, prompting the dissolution of the union.
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Norway
Sweden
Oscar
Storthing
Republican Split Shapes Tariff Battle in New Congress
The piece notes a Republican Senate majority of 26 and House majority of 114 facing party unity tests over tariff relief. Vice-President Fairbanks campaigns in Ohio urging adherence to current conditions. Democratic leaders seek substantial Dingley tariff reductions without harming American industry, while West Republicans split.
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Congress
Senate
House
Ohio
Fairbanks
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Cullom
Illinois
West
St. Louis
Trouble in Cuba Drives Push for U S Intervention
Washington weighs methods to magnify local Cuban disorder under the Platt Amendment. A high ranking U S army officer is quoted predicting possible U S military involvement if Cuba fails to stabilize. The article discusses pressures for intervention and the potential pretexts for action.
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Washington
Cuba
United States Army
Cuba Crisis and Political Tensions Raise Alarm in Island
A Cuban political warning cites potential US naval help to secure landing sites if unrest continues. The statement condemns armed interference in Cuba's politics as a breach of faith, noting previous Friday clashes that killed a Liberal leader at Cienfuegos. Despite tensions, Cuba’s general elections proceeded without major friction.
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Republic of Cuba
Cienfuegos
Board of Registration
Mosquito Plague Sparks Banter on Peace Talks
The article cites a remark by Plenipotentiary Witte joking that the Ports mouth peace was due to escape from mosquitoes. It notes unusually fierce mosquitoes in the area, harassing Football players at Soldiers Field and park visitors, with cooler weather bringing a possible new variety. It ponders survival of the fittest from wartime extermination.
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Witte
Portsmouth
Soldiers Field
Franklin Park
Newton Great Centre of Episcopal Church
The Rev. George W. Shinn declares Newton the great centre of the Episcopal church in America as Grace Episcopal marks its 50th anniversary. Eight large self-supporting parishes exist in the city and anniversary services run through October 1 with various clergymen assisting.
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Newton
Episcopal Church In
America
George W. Shinn
Grace Episcopal Church
Shinn
Robert K. Smith
When Will Noots Come Back The Long Absence Frustrates Friends
The writer expresses fatigue over people asking when Noots will return. They doubt he will come back after a long absence, suggesting fear of being arrested if a crime occurred before leaving. They speculate he may be in Canada or another distant place and urge time to reveal his fate.
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Kanady
Comer’s Commercial School
Boylston St
Walker Bldg
Nifty Nat the Boy Wonder of the Plains
A fragment from a serialized tale shows Nat the boy wanderer clashing with Indians. He survives by outsmarting foes and taunting their threats while plotting revenge. The chapter ends with a war council and a grim vow as the siege at the tree continues.
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Nat
Boy Wonder
Orthurs
Plains Wood
Dear Girls Night Peach Crop Woes Noted
Mae Yes notes a poor peach crop and comments on the season’s conditions amid a late night discussion. The brief mentions agriculture and regional crop concerns without further details.
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Mae
Gogger Declares Carpet Battle During Dusty Drive
Gogger announces a plan to beat a carpet while heading out in a dusty mood. Rounder-Hello replies with playful banter about car travel and goggles in a lighthearted exchange.
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Gogger
Love Blindness and Ice Cream Signs
A playful verse notes love makes people blind yet humorously suggests affection attracts sweet signs like ice cream. The dialogue format features characters Mickey and Jimmy debating belief in love and sight.
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Jimmy
Samuel L. Garcher Comic Line Cited in 19th Century Letter
Fragmentary OCR shows dialect phrasing as a request for jokes directed at a person named Georgie. The text hints at humor or taunt in a dated letter or caption context, with no clear event or date attached.
Observations On Crowds Laborers Police Chief McNeil And Local News
Observations describe crowds watching street laborers at night near Newspaper Row and Winter Street with about 100 extra workers. Chief McNeil of Winthrop is praised for solving the travel case murder mystery through persistent effort. The piece notes James D. Haggerty of the Daily Times gaining respect in Woburn. Boston cab fares may drop to 25 cents with a new subway. Political rallies use classical music to attract crowds, while Boston stock operators reportedly turn against rivals.
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Newspaper Row
Winter Street
Woburn
James D. Haggerty
The
Daily Times
the Times
Boston
Mysterious Picksh er Shocks Russle Saige In Town
A fragmentary tale describes a mysterious picksh er found by Russle Saige from the devvil who claims the money is tainted and cannot be talked about. The narrator Georgie Mdhrmmott notes a man behind Russle, possibly Jonathan Rockefeller, laughing.
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Russle
P. S
Jon
Rockyfeller Laffin
Georgie M'Dhrmott
Death of Newton Savings Bank official Alden A Howe
Alden A Howe longtime vice treasurer of the Newton Savings Bank died at his Wesley street home after weeks of illness. He previously ran banking businesses in Worcester and Grafton. He belonged to the Royal Arcanum and Immanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by a widow and two daughters Mrs C V Moore and Miss Florence A Howe.
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Newton
Alden A. Howe
Newton Savings Bank
Wesley Street
Worcester
Grafton
Royal Arcanum
Immanuel Baptist Church
C. V. Moore
Florence A. Howe
Series of fetes for Miss Alice Roosevelt
Miss Alice Roosevelt and her party attended athletic sports of Japanese school boys and were greeted by the Japanese educational committee. After a busy itinerary in Japan Manila and China the visit is becoming unofficial with picnicking and riding planned in the hills around Seoul.
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Shool
Alice Roosevelt
Japan
Manila
China
Seoul
Emma Eames Plans Maine Return to Sing Again
On the French line steamship La Gascogne Emma Eames and her husband Julian Story arrived from Havre. She said she looks forward to returning to Maine her native state where she has not sung since going to Paris to study about ten years ago.
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New York
la Gascogne
Havre
Emma Eames
Julian Story
Mme. Hames
Maine
Paris
North Shore Social Roundup Includes Bigelow Visits and Weddings
A busy social week on the coast features the Bigelows returning from Wood Hole to Cohasset, frequent dances at Nichols road, and plans for autumn arrivals from Chestnut Hill to Beverly. Miss Gladys Lawson and Eben Stanwood are to wed, while Dr. Nathanial Emerson and Miss Bond announce their marriage at 1075 Boylston Street. An active drag hunt meet and golf visitors from Myopia and Essex clubs add to the scene.
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Albert
Bigelow
Jerusalem Road
Cohasset
Wood's Hole
Bigelows
Alanson Bigelow, Jr
Nichols Road
Gladys Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Eben Blaine Stanwood
Francis M. Stanwood
Beacon Street
Carlotta Adams Bond
Thomas Cushing Bond
Nathanial Waldo Emerson
University, Athletic and Automobile Clubs
Emerson
Boylston Street
Louis Curtis
Cliff Street
Nahant
White Mountains
Middlesex Hunt Club
Warner Estate
Lincoln Fields
Charles Merriam
Commonwealth Avenue
Cherry Brook
North Shore
Myopia
Rosalind Fish
Hamilton Fish
Rocklawn
Garrison-on-the-Hudson
Grace Monks
Dbebutanthd
Tales of Maine Guides and Mischief Across the Rangeley Lake
A scattering of anecdotes from late 19th century readers recount Maine guides’ wit on hunting trips. A Massachusetts governor’s comment by a Rangeley Lake trip becomes a punchline. Interwoven are urban chatter about stock traders in Chinatown and a playful fishing party misadventure ending with a camera flash and humorous domestic scenes.
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Maine
Massachusetts
Rangeley Lake
John D. Long
Buckfield
Blooming
Impossible Prize Fighter Type Meets His Match
An affectionate bedroom comedy follows Grace and Jack as they discuss ideal men and social expectations. A weekend trip to Ocean Pines reveals Grace’s stubborn, resilient stance as a planned surprise tests her feelings and resolve against a backdrop of coastal chores and social pressures.
Degree for Rev C E Stowe Declared by Baltimore College
Bridgewater Sept 24 At a local educational meeting Rev Dr P Thomas Stanford announced that the Christ College Baltimore Md conferred the degree of doctor of philosophy on Rev Charles Edward Stowe pastor of the Central Square Congregational Church Stowe is son of the late Harriet Beecher Stowe author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Bridgewater
Central Square Congregational Church
P. Thomas Stanford
Christ’s Medical and Theological College
Colored
Baltimore
Charles Edward Stowe
Baltimore Institution
Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Marriages to be restricted by state exam rule
Lincoln Neb September 23 A plan from the Homeopathic Association of the State seeks a legislative requirement for all marriage license applicants to undergo a thorough physical examination before wedding. Advocates claim disease transmission to offspring justifies the rule and promise broad support. Publicity for exams and records would be avoided.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Homeopathic Association
Dear Miss Camremeane Advice Letter on Romantic Union
A man writes seeking guidance from Miss Camremeane about a three year relationship with a younger woman. He describes a single prior meeting, ongoing letters of affection, and plans to meet again to confirm their feelings, asking for prompt counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Camremeane
Ionestly
Dear Miss Champagne Bashful Lovers Seek Advice
A 21 year old man and 19 year old woman, both bashful, ask how to advance their romance after long evenings on a doorstep. The adviser urges the man to speak up, noting the chilly nights and the girl’s eagerness, and stresses courage to convey feelings.
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Miss Champagne
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Ocean Ave
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