State Politics Explanations Now Easy Happenings at State House
Boston political correspondence surveys caucus results and campaigns across Massachusetts. It notes Luce and Gardner victories, Shaw's stance on reciprocity, Gloucester protections, and shifts in leadership as Republicans prepare for next week’s convention. The piece highlights key figures like Lodge, Draper, Lovering, Greene, and Manning while outlining lingering contest and policy implications.
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James J. Myers
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Shaw
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Republican Club of
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William H. Moody
Roberts
Haverhill
Woucester
Washington
Canada
Mo Man
Haw
Draper
Greene
Lovering
Roosevelt
Congress
Vacancies, caucuses, and rail hearings fill local election and transit plans
The incoming Legislature must address filling vacancies after split party votes in Hampden district caucuses. Chelsea socialists failed to send ballots, Fitchburg saw a tie in Worcester district requiring nomination papers, and a series of hearings set by railroad commissioners will review street railway power brakes, extended lines to Foxboro Sharon Stockbridge Ludlow and Hampden, and a $500,000 bond issue for Worcester and Southbridge Street Railway funding and property acquisitions. The board also dismissed the petition of the Wal-
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Luce
Hampden
Michael Dunn
Chelsea
Fitchburg
Worcester
General Court
Norton and Taunton Street Railway Company
Foxboro
Sharon
Berkshire Street Railway Company
Stockbridge
Lincoln extension bid blocked by Weston location dispute
The Tham Street Railway seeks to extend its franchise to Lincoln arguing a railroad could reach the town via Waltham but Weston blocks a location. The board says granting Lincoln rights based on a future Weston route would be prejudicial and declines to decide the question by this proceeding.
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Tham Street Railway Company
Lincoln
Waltham
Weston
Rally Sunday Brings 350 Pupils Back to Sunday School
An arch and banners welcomed Rally Sunday as Mrs. Frank Putnam and helpers organized decor. Superintendent Barstow and Rev. Gillam led a program of school singing, with 350 roll call attendees plus home and cradle rolls. A new substitute Sunday school class aims to aid the superintendent and boost church membership.
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Frank ‘Putnam
Ethel
Walter T. Barstow
Barstow
Marion Whittaker
Alice Leith
Lillian Johnson
George Fish
Mr. Gillam
MacDonald
Solon W. Stevens
Religion Practical Sermon at Kirk Street Church
The evening sermon at Kirk Street church urged religion as practical here and now. Dr. Martin said followers must live the gospel, translate vision into daily life, and avoid overvaluing skyward speculation that dulls action. He warned against indifferent religious culture in homes and offices and called for clear, lived faith.
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Kirk Street
Martin
Galilee
Christ
Sermon Warns Against Downward Temptations At Paige Street Church
Reverend D B Martin delivers a practical sermon from Cast thyself down. He warns the devil seeks to draw people downward as parents send daughters to see the world and boys to see sights, leading to sorrow for parents and public insult to young women. He calls for action to stop such behavior.
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D. B. Martin
Paige Street
F. B
Rally Day Observed at Branch Street Baptist Church
Yesterday Rally Day was held at Branch Street Baptist Church with a morning sermon by the pastor and a brief Sunday school address delivered by Rev. R F True of Immanuel Baptist.
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Branch Street Baptist Church
R F
Immanuel Baptist
Church session honors teachers with badges and souvenirs
The session drew its largest attendance in two years. Souvenirs were given to every attendee. Badges featuring Mrs. F. T. Fletcher for the primary department and Mr. Samuel G. Stephens for the intermediate and adult departments were distributed to teachers and scholars. The evening sermon prepared for two weeks of special meetings.
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F. T. Fletcher
Samuel G. Stephens
Revengeful Inmate Confesses Fire at Maine Town Farm
Green Maine Sept 28 Vam B Hileworth a town farm inmate confessed to setting fire to the town farm buildings today He says the blaze was set for revenge All structures and contents were destroyed including cattle Hileworth 73 years old Elsworth’s loss estimated at 3000 dollars with no insurance
Aids to Recreation Opens Sporting Goods Debut in Lowell
Aids to Recreation, Brazer & Co announce the opening of a large Sporting Goods Department stocking guns and sportsmen outfits. The venture complements Fishing Tackle, with a new Ball Tackling Machine for Lowell High School football. Harvard used the device last season. Yale will use it this fall.
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Brazer & Co
Lowell
Harvard
Yale
Fram Welcomed in Christiana After Arctic Voyage
Captain Sverdrup’s Fram entered Christiana harbor escorted by warships and pleasure steamers. Thousands cheered as flags flew from every mast while Sir Clements Markham and other dignitaries praised the expedition. King Oscar, Emperor William, and King Victor Emmanuel sent greetings. The Fram had left Stavenger on Sept. 19 after over four years in the Arctic.
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Christiana
Norway
Sverdrup
Christiana Harbor
Fram
Clements Robert Markham
Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain
Oscar
Emperor William
Victor Emmanuel
Stavenger
Arctic
Gas and Oil Heaters Now In Great Demand
Gas and oil heaters are described as cheaper than coal or wood, with no dirt or smoke. The advertisement lists a 4 tube gas radiator at $2.50 and a 9 inch circular wick OW heater at $4.89. Suitable for sleeping rooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, parlors. A. G. Pollard & Co.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Removal of office to 37 Shattuck Street corner of Market
During repairs on the building the office has been moved to 37 Shattuck Street at the corner of Market.
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Shattuck Street
Corner of
Market
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