Compensating Advantages in Finance and Trade
A critical essay urges practical national leadership over endless theory in monetary policy and taxation. It notes recovering business confidence, stronger sales in dry goods and woollens, and Continental Clothing’s decision to run full-capacity production, signaling a robust autumn trade despite political noise. Boston merchants vow active business this fall beyond traditional courtesy.
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Republic
Continental Clothing House
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Continental Third
Boston
Post Victory Prompts Park Aid Clash Settlement
North End celebrates a decisive win over the American Express Company over plans to build a stable near a proposed Ward 6 park. Senator Fitzgerald Alderman Lomasney and Councilman Rourke applaud The Post for backing residents and stirring public opinion against the move.
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North End
American Express Company
Post
John Fef. Fitzgerald
Lomasney
Daniel D. Rourke
Miracle Escape From Electric Car At Green Street
Mrs. Daniel Coakley of 57 Bennett Street Brighton narrowly escaped death when North Avenue line car 1563 failed to stop on Green Street. The motorman halted mid action but the car sped forward dragging her, stopping just before a horse drawn ice wagon. She was carried indoors and later taken home for treatment. Doctor H E Marion found no broken bones but she remains bedridden with severe pain.
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Daniel Coakley
Bennett Street
Brighton
Green Street
North Avenue
Coakley
Two Champions Fall as Teams Split and Fall Short
Brooklyn tumbles twice to the Reds and Orioles, while the Browns split with Pittsburg. The Spiders defeat the Senators as the Colts claim a victory, signaling a tighter race in the standings.
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Brooklyn
Reds
Orioles
Browns
Pittsburg
Champions fall short as Louisville holds on in cool Sept game
In a tight Sept baseball contest at Louisville, the champion team struggled early and rallied briefly before the Louisvilles denied comeback attempts. Staley pitched creditably for the visitors, while Mann and Menefee starred for Louisville as errors by Nash and Ganzel doomed Boston. The Louisvilles scored in the second and fifth innings, and Menefee’s late hit sealed a decisive lead. Duffy and Long contributed sturdy plays for the champions, but permanent gains eluded them despite bases full moments.
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Louisville
Louisvilles
Staley
Nash
Ganzel
Menefee
Boston
Long
Duffy
Pfeffer
Pinckney
Denny
Bill Brown
Nagh
Bennett
B. TR
T. Brown
Stratton
Grin
Brown
Twitchell If
Bener
Aa Pinckney
Boston AB
R. TB. PO
A. Long
Ernewe Serene
Lowe
Dufty
Tucker Lb
Carrol
Bennett c
Harned
Toursville
Menefe
Tucker
Plackney
Ménefee
Strat
Orioles and Browns Split in St Louis Opening Game
In St Louis on September 26 the Browns led until the ninth inning when Baltimore rallied for five runs aided by two errors. Final: Baltimore 9 St. Louis 6. Mullane and Robinson vs Breitenstein and Cooley. Darkness shortened the second game with St Louis ahead 8 to 0 in eight innings. Heavily attended game, 927. Hits Bal 10 St Louis 6. Errors Bal 1 St Louis 2. Gleason and Twineham pitched for St Louis. Hawke was hit hard for Baltimore.
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ST. Louis
Baltimore
Mullane
Robinson
Breitenstein
Cooley
Gleason
Orioles
Hawke
Twineham
Clarke
Colts Play With Giants Chicago Ends In Tie
In Chicago on September 26 the game entered extras with runners on base and one out as Anson replaced MecGill. Rusie delivered a wild throw to second, keeping the score tied in the tenth inning.
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Chicago
Anson
MecGill
Rusile
Good Health Restored
A patient recounts severe grip attack with lasting cough and rapid weight loss. After trying Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills, the narrator reports substantial relief and praises the medicines for restoring health.
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Hood
Colts Play Ends as Darkness Falls in New York Loss
The winning run came in three more followed, then the Colts left as darkness settled. The Giants failed to capitalize on Donnelly. Attendance 1938. Chicago 4 9 hits 15 New York 5 3 hits 3 Errors Chicago 3 New York 6 Batteries McGill Donnelly and Schriver Rusie and Milligan.
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Giants
Donnelly
Chicago
New York
McGill
Schriver
Rusie
Milligan
Pirates Secure Second After Double Victory Over Phillies
Pittsburgs win both games to claim sole hold on second place. In game one Glasscock’s bases loaded single in the tenth decides 11-10 after a late rally. hits 16 to 13. In game two Ehret yields six runs amid a late collapse, Weyhing wild, 6-5 final as darkness ends play with 3100 in attendance.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Phillies
Glasscock
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, 13. Mrrors
Killen
Earle
McGinnis
Clements
Boyle
Ehret
Weyhing
Mack
Wehying
Reds win twice as Cincy shuts out Brooklyns in second game
The Cincinnati team defeated Brooklyn in both games today at Cincinnati. In the first game the Reds scored 7 to 5 with ten Cincinnati hits and three Brooklyns errors. The second game ended after seven innings due to darkness with Cincinnati leading 4 to 2 after four Brooklyns errors and Parrott earning the win. Attendance was listed as 1980.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Brooklyns
Brooklyn
Dwyer
Murphy
Daub
Dailey
Parrott
Kennedy
Senators Easily Downed by Cleveland in Rough Game
The Cleveland club defeated the Washingtons with an 18 to 7 score in a Sept. 26 game at Cleveland. Attendance reported as 150. Cleveland led early and used strong batting to pull away. Washington committed 4 errors while Cleveland had 5. Pitching by Young and Zimmer for Cleveland, Esper and McGuire for Washington.
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Cleveland
Clevelands
Washingtons
Washington
Young
Zimmer
Esper
McGuire
Racing season ends at Waltham with top bicycle meet
A premier season finale unfolds at Waltham on Monday as Springfield and Boston chase record performances. Notables Bradstreet Zimmermann and MacDermott confirm top riders will race, including Windle Sanger Johnson and Ecks. Events include two third mile pace contests, a one mile against time, and several miles of open and handicap races with multiple trophies planned.
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Waltham
Springfield
Boston
Bradstreet
Waltham Track
McDermott
Zimmerman
W. D. Bradstreet
J. J. Macdermott
Windle
Sanger
Johnson
Syracuse Flyer
Tom Ecks
John S. Johnson
Tyler
Bliss
Dirnberger
Warren
G. C. Smith
Banker
Rhodes
Bald
Brandt
Titus
Miller
Crooks
Ed McDuffee
James Clark
Taylor
Smith
Windie
P. J. McDuffee
J. P. Clark
Hall
Caldwell
Knapp
Williams
Elliott
Buffum
Wettergreen
Langford
Merrill
Derry
Collins
Shu
Salem
Lynnfield
Salem Common
Trotting at Baltimore Opens Fall Meeting in Grim Track
Baltimore September 26 A large crowd attended Gentlemen's Driving Park as the fall meeting opened. The track was somewhat dead yet racing and brisk betting pleased the audience. Only one heat of the 2 19 class was finished with William Penn winning the heat in 2 18 12. Other summaries show Queen Nutwood Despair Senator G in the 2 50 trot with best 2 29 14 and Miss Woodford Frank F Belle of Frostburg in the 2 30 pacing.
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Baltimore
Gentlemen’s Driving Park
C. F. Iseminger
William Penn
Nutwood
Despair
Senator G
Woodford
Frank F
Belle of
Frostburg
Mystic Park Trotting Meet Yields Four Straight-Hunt Wins
Large crowds at Mystic Park watch Col Thayer and party as Thersites takes two-year-old stake. Bellini wins the 2:30 trot ahead of Edith H in two heats, with Thetis and Lifemask strong in other races. Georgie H. dominates the 2:18 class, Lifemask claims the three-year stake, and plans for Monday’s Princess Clara vs Lady Alecy match are announced.
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Mystic Park
John E. Thayer
Harry Russell
E. V. R. Taylor
Palmer
Lowell
New England
Thayer
Thersites
Bellini
Edith
Georgie H
Golden
Lifemask
Colonel Russell
Princess Clara
Lady Alecy
Fast Time at Terre Haute Harness Racing Card
Heavy rain softened the track at Terre Haute Indiana on Sunday but conditions improved through heats. May Marshall swept the 2:25 pace after Geers Moonstone led heat one. Russell B. placed third. Best time 2:12. The Conqueror won the 2:22 trot in straight heats with Parade second and Pat My Boy third. best 2:19. The 2:17 trotting provided the day's best action. four heats ran with Hydleburn up and Happy Promise second, best time 2:18 1-2, race to be decided tomorrow.
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Terre Haute
Terre Hauthse
Ind
Geers
Moonstone
May Marshall
Russell B
Parade
Pat My Boy
Hydleburn
Happy
Promise
American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers, mangles, spring beds, and carpet sweepers manufactured for sale and repair. Prompt mail orders are attended to.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Moran case witness details shooter's identity and alibi
Daylor describes how Moran and he left Providence after arrests for drunkenness and claim they were away the night Feeley was shot. He accuses Maggie Malloy of fabricating Moran’s confession, says Moran’s lawyer was biased, and asserts he and Moran were with a farmer on Diamond Hills when the shooting occurred. He notes Feeley’s recognition and denies eloping with Maggie Malloy.
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Moran
Providence
Pennsylvania
Daylor
Feeley
Diamond Hills
Maggie Malloy
Roofers' Union Endorses Sunday Post for Workers
The Roofers Protective Union of Boston met last evening and endorsed the Sunday Post as a paper favorable to the workingman. Ninety eight new members were initiated, bringing total membership to ninety eight in the last three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roofers’ Protective Union of Boston
Sunday Post
Workingman
Brass Workers Union admits seven applicants at Greystone Hall
The Brass Workers Union No. 33 met at Greystone Hall last evening and admitted seven new members. Frank K. Foster, editor of the Labor Leader, was endorsed as a candidate for the rapid transit commission.
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Brass Workers’ Union No. 33
Greystone Hall
Frank K. Foster
Labor Leader
Rapid Transit Commission
Stationary Engineers Hold Sympathetic Meeting in Blatchford Hall
The group gathered in Blatchford Hall to discuss water consumption as shown by the indicator card. A communication from the United Garment Makers referenced their troubles, and members voiced personal sympathy, pledging to buy only white label clothing despite no formal labor action.
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Blatchford Hall
United Garment Makers
Garment Workers Endorse Union Label Fight
Floor Layers Union No 558 met in New England Hall and endorsed garment workers in their battle against the Clothing Manufacturers Association. The union voted to purchase no clothing unless it bears the union label.
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Union No. 558
New England Hall
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Furniture Workers' Union Plans Store Boycott Effort
Furniture Workers' Union No 24 met in Dexter Hall last evening and heard Brother Winshinski of the garment workers speak on trouble with clothing manufacturers. A committee was appointed to visit stores handling Whitten Burdett Co goods and inform proprietors they will be boycotted unless they desist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Workers’ Union No. 24
Dexter Hall
Brother Winshinski
Garment Workers
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Membership Up at Steam Fitters Helpers Union Meeting
Twenty five were admitted to member ship in the Steam Fitters Helpers Union at St Stephen's Hall last night. The Garment Workers were indorsed and any storekeeper selling non union made goods will not get the trade of the members according to resolutions adopted by them.
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Steam Fitters’ Helpers’ Union
St. Stephen’s Hall
Boston Cooks' Alliance Endorses Garment Workers
The Boston Cooks Alliance met at their hall on 987 Washington Street last evening and endorsed the Garment Workers.
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Boston Cooks’ Alliance
Washington Street
Union 97 Moves Headquarters to Central Street
The Cigar Makers' Union 97 relocates from 22 Eliot Street to 202 Commercial Street citing a larger apartment and a more central location for members. George E. Miller resigns as secretary due to ill health. John De Jong is elected as his successor.
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Cigar Makers’ Union 97
Eliot Street
Commercial Street
George E. Miller
Association
John de Jong
Deadly Grace Near Greenfield Station
Mrs Henry L Stevens and Miss Sophia T. W. Morton, both about fifty, were struck and killed by a Boston and Maine train while crossing Allen street near Greenfield station. The horse and carriage were destroyed. view to the tracks is partly obscured. Both women were dressmakers respected in the community. Mrs Stevens left a husband and daughter.
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Greenfield
Henry L. Stevens
Sophia T. W. Morton
Boston & Maine
Greenfield Station
Allen Street
Stevens
Mary Duchesne Aged 14 Rescued From Endicott Street Procuress
A 14 year old girl lured from Haverhill was brought to Mrs Kate Morgans Endicott street house of ill repute and taught the first lessons in shame. City Missionary Perkins aided in reclaiming the girl and stopping the procuress activity. The report details the operation run from an intelligence office on Merrimac street and the agitation around Mrs Morgans role while she evades direct claims.
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Mary Duchesne
Haverhill
Kate Morgan
Endicott Street
Perkins
Merrimac Street
Miss Duchesne
Carter
Kate
John Gildard
Mrs. Morgan
Maud Wright
The St John House and Aunt Kate Morgans Den
A Post report lifts the lid on the St John House run by Mrs. Morgan known as Aunt Kate. The three story brick block houses a pawn shop on the first floor and a basement dining room ringed by men. A fastened door and spring lock guard access while surveillance and mail tampering allegations surround the house.
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Haverhill Fair Grounds
Missionary Perkins
Carter
Miss Duchesne
Boston
Mr. Perkins
Fair Grounds
Haverhill
John Gildard
Newburyport
Morgan
Kate Morgan
Kate
Somerville
Ned
St. John House
St. John
Post
Boston and Albany Announces Annual Popular Excursion
The Boston and Albany railroad advertises its annual excursion to New York via Albany the Day Line and Fall River Line scheduled for Tuesday October 3. Fare for the complete trip is not specified in readable text.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
New York
Albany
Day Line
Fall River Line
Red Wilkes Sets New Record at Sturgis Fair
STURGIS Mich Sept 26 The fair opened with small attendance due to cool weather The track was in excellent condition One speed event the 2 40 trot for 1000 stake was won by Kitshels Red Wilkes The horse lowered his former mark from 2 19 3 4 to 2 191 4 Harri son placed second Bohemian Bay third
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Sturgis
Mich
Kitchel
Red Wilkes
Harrison
Bohemian Bay
Rovers Wheelmen Ten Mile Race Sets New Record
The annual ten mile handicap road race at New Haven over the Pequot course around Morris Cove saw ten entries. Fred T. Catlin, a top rider, smashed the course record, lowering it from 83 minutes 30 seconds to 32 minutes 22 seconds as the scratch man.
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New Haven
Rovers Wheelmen
Pequot
Morris Cove
East Haven
Fred. T. Catlin
Yale Opens Thursday Entering Exams Begin
Entrance examinations for conditioned students began at Yale this morning and will continue tomorrow. The college year opens Thursday. Hundreds of students are arriving as the attendance is expected to reach about 2300, up from 1969 last year.
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New Haven
Yale
Shortest Boston to Chicago Route for World’s Fair Fans
The Hoosac Tunnel Route with West Shore and Nickel Plate offers the fastest link from Boston to Chicago via three routes. Tickets are valid for travel via Niagara Falls return through Washington and New York or via Montreal, with uniform fares and next day arrivals. Sleeping cars available with no train changes. Inquiries at 250 or 300 Washington Street, Boston.
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Hoosac Tunnel
West Shore
Nickel Plate
Boston
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Washington
New York
Montreal
Washington Street
Mass
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McDonald
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Skennedy
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Mara Wilkes
Fanny Wilcox
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Red Wilke
LS. Johnson & CO
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