No Right to Sneer at Me Says Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard defends his nonpartisan administration as a clean economical Boston government. He calls himself a Republican first and last and argues patronage era is over for city power. The piece notes friction with Edwin A. Curtis and visible Democratic support in City Hall.
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Post
City Hall
Boston
Frank Seiberlich
Edwin A. Curtis
Oldtimers
Edward Graves
Republican City Committee
Noyes
White
Boudrot
W. Prentiss Parker
Bernard Rothwell
Lodge
Crane
Republican Ward Committee
Haskell
Democratic Party
Rockefeller
Hughes
Taft
Standard Oil
Professor Tyler Denies Head Sale Rumor In Amherst Saga
Amherst residents and students buzz over a tale that Professor Tyler has sold the rights to his head after death for a large sum. He refuses to confirm or deny, recounting a joking Leip s ic anecdote and defending his famed head as a remarkable scholarly type beloved by Amherst alumni.
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Tyler
Professor Tyler
America
Amherst
Tip” Tyler
Hughes
Mr. Taft
Mary Hall Engaged for Castle Square Stock Co
Mary Hall is engaged for a limited season at Castle Square by Gulesian and Craig. She will open a week from Monday in Mary Mannering's role in The Stubbornness of Geraldine. Hall among Boston's popular actresses and previously starred at Castle Square and Empire Theatres. She has recently led productions including The Girl of the Golden West and The Great Divide.
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Mary Hall
Castle Square Stock CO
Castle Square
Gulesian
Weak Weary Watery Eyes Welcome Marine Eye Remedy
A 19th century advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic for weary eyes. It claims soothing relief and explains usage instructions to restore clarity and comfort for irritated or tired vision.
McGraw Accused of Unfair Baseball Tactics in Pennant Fight
Boston management accuses John McGraw of underhand methods to win the pennant and claims Kelley will not leave the team. Colonel George Dovey and Joe Kelley deny the allegations while vowing ongoing leadership and readiness to face New York.
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McGraw
Boston
Kelley
George Dovey
Johnnie McGraw
New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Joe Kelley
Bryan Says Roosevelt Fears to Make Public Source of Contributions
William J. Bryan denounces Roosevelt and Taft over campaign contributions and trust ties. He asserts public funding disclosure is essential to expose hidden influences and defends publishing donors before elections. He contrasts Republican secrecy with Democratic calls for openness and accountability.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Tabasco Limerick Contest Opens Free to All
A wide promotional notice invites limericks with a free contest open to everyone. Prizes total $3,000 with May 1 1909 deadline and May 15 1909 prize announcements. The ad markets Tabasco flavorings from McIlhenny Company Avery Island Louisiana and urges readers to buy vanilla and lemon flavors from grocers.
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McIlhenny
Not Necessary to Boil Clothes Says Naphtha Soap
Nine tenths of wash day labor is wasted on boiling clothes. P. G. Naphtha Soap lets you wash with cold or lukewarm water and still do more and better work. Fast, easy cleaning with P. G. Naphtha Soap, sold at almost every city grocery.
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Hughes
Harriman
Taft
Fireman Thomas E. Cuddihy Weds Nellié Condry
Boston firefighters gather for the wedding of Hoseman Thomas E. Cuddihy of Engine 14 Roxbury to Nellié Condry of Jamaica Plain at St. Margaret's Church Dorchester. Officiants include relatives and clergy from New York to Quincy. 100 invitations issued. They plan a South tour honeymoon and will live at 68 Keyes Street Jamaica Plain.
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Boston
Thomas E. Cuddihy
Engine 14
Roxbury
Nellié Condry
Jamaica Plain
St. Margaret's Church
Dorchester
Michael Cuddihy
Matthew J. Corbett
Westfield
N. Y
Henry Grady
West Quincy
Thomas R. McCoy
Cathedral
Mrs. Cuddihy
Keyes Street
Martin
John Francis
Mary
Charles Martin
Blanchard Street
St. Joseph’s Church
Patrick Martin
Holy Cros
Malden
Rumsey and Deheasia Triumph in Brockton Horse Races
At Brockton Fair three races produced a 2:25 trot win for Rumsey in straight heats, 2:21 pace victory by Dirl with Edith R. taking heat two, and a 2:40 trot won after five heats by Deheasia. A start collision between Bohemia Girl and Kniff Knoff caused Yeaton to be thrown as Bohemia ran away before recapture.
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Dirl
Deheasia
Brockton
Brockton Fair
Edith R
Kniff Knoff
Yeaton
Bohemia
Deliesia
B. m
Gibbon
King Peter
B. S
Titer
Hiv de Gi
Clarger
de le S Dewey
McGrath
Electric
B.h
Johnson
Blacksmith Maid
Jones
Notwill
Kelley
Annatha Wilkes
R. m
Bradley
Gambolier
Isabel
Dela Wilkes
Thomas
Joe Onward
Carpenter
Allegro
Ec. m
Topham
B. H
Vasaeeaceke Ue
Birt's Head Wash Promise For Hair Health
An advertisement argues dandruff causes baldness and urges weekly scalp cleansing with Birt's Head Wash. It praises the product made from refined soap and coconut oil and claims it removes dirt and germs, leaving hair glossy. Readers could mail 50 cents to 576 Fifth Ave New York for a sample.
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Birt
Fifth Avenue
New York
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