Motto race splits on tariff issue in Massachusetts district
The district will likely be represented in Congress by a tariff revisionist regardless of election results. Eugene N. Foss, nominated on that issue, supports free iron coal and hides while John A. Sullivan, the Democratic choice, favors tariff relief for New England industries. If Republicans seek revenge, they may vote Sullivan to send a stronger tariff reform advocate to Washington.
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Congress
Eugene N. Foss
Washington
John A. Sullivan
Foss
New England
Massachusetts
Sullivan
The Inevitable Solution In Coal Ownership Debate
Dr Hale argues the strike accelerates a move toward public ownership and state control of coal mines. He criticizes a few owners for holding a vital resource, contrasting his view with President Baer who claims divine ownership of Earth’s coal.
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Dr. Hale
Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad and Coal Company
Baer
Hale
Peary doubts polar quest value despite $200000 plan
Arctic explorers return with tales of failure to reach the pole. Lieutenant Peary, saying money won't renew the effort, argues most knowledge is already attainable and questions the scientific worth of pushing to the pole. He suggests greater value lies in exploring unknown Antarctic regions.
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Peary
North
Massachusetts Republicans endorse tariff reform drive
Speaker Henderson’s example is followed by Massachusetts Republicans aiming for Congress or reelection. McCall champions tariff revision, Foss and Roberts back reform, Lovering and Gardner align with the banner. The piece notes a national wave westward and growing conversion in Massachusetts toward a unanimous tariff reform delegation.
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Henderson
Massachusetts
Congress
Colonel Henderson
McCall
Winchester
Foss
Roberts
Colonel Lovering
Gardner
Pennsylvania
Critics oppose Morgan ship trust over large promoter commission
English critics object to inflating the business’s natural capital to pay a big price to the promoters. They say the Morgan combination must earn enough to cover interest on an inflated amount and that Morgan alone would receive about two and a half million pounds in commissions.
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Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Proposer’s Bond Issue Enriches Morgan Circle
The writer denounces schemes by promoters and underwriters as guaranteed profits. He cites the steel trust and its organizers as examples and claims the proposed bond issue would place ten million dollars in the Morgan group’s pockets, insisting the public bears the cost of this system.
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Steel Trust
Morgan
Organized relief effort urged to avert coal famine crisis
The piece calls for a large citizen committee appointed by Mayor Collins to organize funds and action to aid the poor during a coal shortage. It notes coal shipments, charity groups, and the need to provide wood, coke, gas, or kerosene, stressing urgency as winter nears. It mentions Welsh anthracite coal imports and quotes officials and local reactions.
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Collins
Avery
Coal strike sparks public worry and curious scenes in Boston
The Observant Citizen notes autumn nervous ailments blamed on the coal strike and reports crowds gathering on Court street convinced of a catastrophe only to witness five tons of anthracite being moved into the Adams building. It covers a Boston marriage, gas stove cautions, a funeral for John Fr. O’Sullivan, and light social anecdotes including tails of trolley trips and opera audiences.
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Adams
Hattie Bell Ladd
George H. Crowninshield
Boston
Miss Ladd
Castle Square Opera Company
A. H. Ladd
Lonsdale Street
Dorchester
The Heated Campaign In Old Ward Politics
A satirical sketch on the heated election season with a ward heelers’ battle for votes. A candidate promises jobs and cash incentives while voters seek only money, meat, and coal. The piece ends noting a note from the "Oldest Inhabitant" about Peary.
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Peary
Foss Defeats Adams in the 11th District
The Post correctly reported the 11th district result as Foss defeating Adams by 50 to 42, correcting earlier papers that showed a deadlock. The notice notes other congressional races were reported accurately as well.
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ADAMS
Herald and Journal
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Globe
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Bride for King Alfonso
The hand of Princess Louise of France is offered to King Alfonso by the Duc d Orleans. Court nobles oppose a plebeian match while the Spanish ministry leans toward Alfonso's preference for a Brazilian beauty. The King will consider the matter with no clear commitment yet.
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Louise
France
Alfonso
Duc d'Orleans
Duc d’Orleans
General Chaffee's Wife Ill in Manila May Delay Return
Mrs Chaffee wife of General Chaffee remains ill and if her condition worsens it could delay his return to the United States. The general has abandoned plans to travel home via Suez and his party will sail from Manila to San Francisco.
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Orth Succeeds Virchow in Berlin Chair
Johannes Orth, professor at the University of Goettingen, succeeds the late Professor Virchow to the chair of pathological anatomy in Berlin. Orth had long been Virchow's assistant.
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Berlin
Johannes Orth
University of Goettingen
Professor Virchow
University of Berlin
Orth
Virchow
Balfour's Chauffeur Fined For Speeding
London reports Premier Balfour's chauffeur was summoned before St. Neots magistrates for driving faster than five miles an hour and fined 30 dollars. The case highlights strict enforcement of speed limits by authorities in the era.
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London
Premier Balfour
St. Neots
Governor Odell Hosts Sheldon in Albany Dinner
Governor Odell entertained at dinner in Albany with George R. Sheldon of New York a prominent lieutenant governor candidate in the Republican State ticket who was forced from the race by the Governor against Senator Platt’s wishes.
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Albany
N. Y
Odell
George R. Sheldon
New York
Platt
Prince of Siam Delays Visit to America
A cablegram to the Siamese minister in Washington says the crown prince will sail from Southampton on October 8 aboard the Fuerst Bismarck, pushing back his planned American visit to an undated schedule.
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Washington
Crown Prince of
Siam
America
Southampton
Cupid Wins The Puzzle On The Stone Wall
A young man claims life is a game while a girl calls it a puzzle. They barter hints about winning and solving, tease each other from a riverbank to a hammock, and discover the affair hinges on Cupid. The flirtation ends with the notion that Cupid won both game and heart.
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Cupid
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