Roosevelt and Whitney Debate National Incorporation Policy
Henry M. Whitney criticizes President Roosevelts push for a national incorporation law for interstate firms. The piece argues for local self government and denounces centralized power, citing Jeffersonian principles and warning against campaign manipulation and federal overreach. Whitney is praised as aligning with the common people of Massachusetts and the broader republic.
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Henry M. Whitney
Fitchburg
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Washington
Hamilton
Madison
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Whitney
Provincetown
Tyre
Sidon
Rome
Carthage
Venice
Massachusetts
Republican Party
McCall
Nantasket
Federal Supreme Court
Archbishop Williams Dies, Boston Archdiocese Mourns
The venerable John J. Williams, first archbishop of Boston, dies after guiding the diocese through decades of church expansion. His tenure widened ministries to Irish immigrants, with hundreds of churches, schools, hospitals, and orphan asylums established, serving God and New England.
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Boston
John J. Williams
New England
Archdiocese of
Ireland's Birth Rate Questioned by Boston Post Editorial
The Boston Post editorial cites Ireland's births in the last year at 103 536 against a population of 4 358 400, giving a birth rate over 26 per 1000, while deaths reached 74 427. It argues the rising birth rate matters to Americans in the centuries long struggle shaping Ireland.
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Boston Post
Ireland
Irish emigration and birth rate shape future of Ireland
The article notes a population drop in Ireland due to 35,344 emigrants leaving, offset by natural increase of 29,109. It argues British policy harms Ireland, praises Irish stamina, and urges self government while warning English prejudice and a potential impact of higher birth rates on Ireland’s future.
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Ireland
Post
Europe
England
Controversy Over Dual City and State Medical Inspector Posts
The city board of health urged Dr Norris to resign from the city medical inspector post after appointing him to finish Dr Farnsworth’s term, while also holding a state inspector role. The Sentinel argued the dual role is improper and dangerous, urging resignation amid citizen opposition and party disapproval.
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Board of Health
Harris
1Nomas
James Mullin
Norris
Farnsworth
Cambridge
Sentinel
Democrats
Wellington School Annex Showcases Modern City Edifice
The Wellington School on Columbia Street expands with a new annex designed by Edward T. Graham. The Sentinel notes high quality mechanical work, seven window lighting, Grecian grandeur, and a large 600 seating hall. The basement heating system saves coal. overall cost under the original building.
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Wellington School
Columbia Street
Edward ‘T. Graham
Cambridge
Thomas Tracy
Sentinel
Michael Marks
John Roach
Wellington
Death of Cambridge youth Joseph F P Leary on Labor Day
Joseph F P Leary aged 26 died at his parents home 47 Harvard street Cambridge after a lingering illness. He was a well known quiet young man with many friends. Funeral held Wednesday at St Pauls Church with solemn high mass. Pall bearers included Humphrey Sullivan Walter Leary John Mahoney Timothy Toomey Daniel Toomey and John Toomey. Interment at Malden. Floral tributes were sent by friends.
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Joseph FP. Leary
Cornelius Leary
Harvard Street
Mr. Leary
Cambridge
St. Paul's Church
Humphrey Sullivan
Walter Leary
John Mahoney
Timothy Toomey
Daniel Toomey
John Toomey
Malden
Business Slowdown Foreseen By New York Merchant
Isidor Straus argues in a New York merchant column that contraction in many industries is needed due to higher interest rates and rising living costs. He predicts a wage readjustment is essential before normal growth resumes and notes the era of rapid expansion has slowed.
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Isidor Straus
New York
Treating Criminals From Life to Full Reform
Albert T. Patrick, serving life at Sing Sing, argues death penalties are barbarous and endorses abolishing confinement as currently prescribed. He urges life sentences with reform discretion for first offenders and insists on maximum terms for second offenders, ignoring insanity pleas and favoring state prison observation.
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Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing Prison
New York
Union
Collins
Supreme Court the Place to Settle State Rights Dispute
Attorney General Bonaparte argues the need to place state rights questions before the U.S. Supreme Court and safeguard parties’ rights pending a ruling. He emphasizes federal supervision by the Justice Department and the duty to uphold the constitution and the supremacy of federal law. He endorses a prompt decision and respect for public officers’ integrity in the North Carolina case.
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United States
Supreme Court OF the United States
North Carolina
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