Coal Trust Motives Behind Miner Strikes and Car Shortages
The piece accuses Baer and associates of orchestrating mine strikes and fuel shortages to boost prices. It notes miners accept the Wright umpire's decision on check weighing, while operators push for a new umpire. Reading system cars withheld until Aug 8, idling about 60,000 workers with potential 80,000 more idle if broader strikes succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trust
Combine
Wright
Combine of
Schuylkill
Cross Country Electrics Warns on Interurban Rail Safety
An interurban electric line collision near Westboro highlights dangers of single track operation without safety systems. The piece argues for rigorous regulation, signaling, interlocking and timed schedules to reduce wrecks as electric lines persist alongside traditional railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Worcester Street Railway
Westboro
The Philippine Question Heated in Faneuil Hall Event
The Philipp ine question dominated the national debate as Republicans dodge it while Democrats drive the issue to the forefront, showcased in a Faneuil Hall gathering last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Democratic platform echoes in Boston meeting on Filipino independence
Cochran cites a Boston audience as thoughtful citizens not a rally and presses that the United States should help the Philippines become free and independent, aligning with Democratic calls to place Filipinos on their feet. The piece insists Senator Hoar should have attended the Faneuil Hall discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Faneuil Hall
North Shore automobilists face law overreach and prideful speed
The article condemns wealthy drivers who flout highway safety rules. Royal R. Sheldon, treasurer of a major New York foundry, bragged of racing 275 miles from New York to Boston in 8 hours 32 minutes without meeting a patrol. Judges warn fines alone fail to deter, calling for stricter penalties, including jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
Steel Trust
Burke
Boston
Royal R. Sheldon
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Young
The Fender Again
A fatal South Boston accident reports an 11 year old boy struck by an electric car fender and dragged beneath the forward track. The motorman halted the car promptly but the fender failed to save the child, prompting questions about safety and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Japanese Merchants Describe Friendly Ties With U S
Baron Komura as foreign affairs minister has issued a circular through Japan Chambers of Commerce to Osborn Howes of Boston. It states that Japanese tourists are not driven by revenge or territorial aims and that the war does not lessen friendly feelings toward Europe and America. It expresses willingness to welcome Europeans and Americans visiting Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Komura
Europe
America
Lack of Orders May Close Pullman Car Works
Chicago August 1 Twelve hundred workmen at the Pullman car works have been laid off since June 1 due to lack of orders. Several departments are idle and, unless orders increase, the works may close down temporarily after contracts now under way are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Car Works
T. H. Wickes
Wity
Post Letter Box Questions Plehve Fate
The Post prints a reader letter defending the assassination of Russian official Von Plehve. It compares his killing to the trial and execution of Charles I, arguing the court lacked legal right to condemn him, and condemns the method as unjust despite perceived justice. The author signs as H. P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Plehve
Charles I
England
Revolutionary Party of Russia
H. P
Doherty Henry George Letter to the Editor Clarifies Tax Principle
W L Crosman writes to the Post disputing a report that Edward Doherty advocated government ownership of lands and coal mines. He says Henry George’s principle supports taxing land value to end monopoly rather than state ownership, urging resource use by labor and capital.
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Edward Doherty
Henry George
W. L. Crosman
Ardleigh Nuptials Off as Dolly Dimples Steps In
The Ardleigh Travers wedding collapses when Dolly Dimples interrupts at the church declaring a reason to stop the marriage. The Duke, shaken, leaves Helen Travers at the altar and confesses his love for Dolly, planning a quiet wedding the next day. Dolly agrees to wed him and they arrange to marry at a notary before heading to Ardleigh Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Helen
Richard Ardleigh
Helen Travers
Richard
Bish
Ardleigh Castle
Eng
The Duke and Dolly Mystery in the Dim Room
A partially ajar door reveals Dolly kiss a man, possibly Nervy Nick, as the Duke confronts her. the room is found empty upon entry, leaving the scene unresolved. The piece shifts to a tongue in cheek note on auto safety jokes and a proposal to replace digits with Roman numerals for car numbers to thwart rapid identification.
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Dolly
Nervy
Nick
Dukie
Duke
Society figures fined for speeding in Salem
Salem August 1 four prominent society people were fined by Judge Sanford for violating the automobile speed law. George Depres French chauffeur for Henry C Frick pleaded guilty and was fined 25. Frank Ke Boyd was fined 15. Roscoe Swan Worcester was fined 15. Oliver Garrison St Louis paid 13.
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Salem
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Sanford
George Depres
Henry C. Frick
Pennsylvania Steel King
Frank KE. Boyd
Roscoe Swan
Worcester
Oliver Garrison
St. Louis
Observant Citizen notes social season and local tales
The column recalls visits by Coon Club of New Hampshire members led by Governor Batchelder to Hevere Beach, plus a tour by Lt Governor Guild and various social vignettes. It covers a Cambridge Porto Rican soda crowd, a City Point beach scene teaching alphabet, local police and firehouse chatter, and a Needham library gift of Civil War books.
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Coon Club of
New Hampshire
Hevere Beach
Governor Batchelder
Jeh T
Samuel L. Powers
Newton
Needham
Was Kind To Old Lady Girl Is Left 500000
Norfolk dispatch reports Miss Jessie Gregory daughter of Halifax County Judge receives estate valued at 505000 from Mrs Anthony an elderly traveler she befriended. The bulk goes to Miss Gregory with 65000 to a relative and 65000 to charity. Bonds and Philadelphia real estate form the bulk of the estate. Her brother married Margaret Overman daughter of Senator Overman.
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Norfolk
Jessie Gregory
Judge Gregory
Halifax
N. C
Anthony
Miss Gregory
Philadelphia
Margaret Overman
United
Overman
North Car
Excused His Honor Over Highball Questioning
A terse courtroom exchange questions why a witness drank highballs and did not call for seltzer. The defendant replies his owner could notshay shelter, implying confusion or mispronunciation during the exchange.
Slimly-What a feeble horse and the boss at chasing darters
A brief dialogue shows Mr. Manygals describing a young helper as the boss used to chase his rivals, while muttering about a feeble horse and questioning why such a cripple is kept around. The exchange hints at a rough, rural work dynamic and rough language.
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Mr. Manygals
Queer Passenger Chases After Car as Conductor Reacts
A brief scene unfolds with a passenger pursuing a moving car while the conductor notes such odd behavior. The moment ends with the call to bring everyone aboard.
Dolph in the Woodshed Comedy Ends With House Restored
In a rural tale, Mr Randolph Hamilton Jackson endures wind and the smell of smoked herring in the woodshed after disputes with Mis Lucindy over whose house it is. Postmaster Squire Perkins schemes to force a deed back, sending Dolph to cut wood at Swan Creek. After two weeks, Lucindy deeds the house again and Dolph returns to normal life.
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Randolph Hamilton Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Herrin
Jackson
Lucinda
Squire Perkins
Dolph
Squah
Swan Creek
Mrss
Mis’ Lucindy
Talks By Mildred Champagne on a 22-year-old’s match with a 50s widower
A young woman writes Mildred Champagne seeking guidance on a romance with a much older literary widower. Champagne notes the disparity in age and finances, questions lasting compatibility, but suggests uniting if truly committed while advising against haste and urging thorough reflection.
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Miss Champagne
Advice for a conflicted husband weighing two loves
A 28 year old married man with two children asks how to stop loving a married woman he has never spoken to. The columnist urges him to prioritise his wife and children, act with genuine love, and avoid jealousy. If he focuses on loving his wife, he may find happiness and become a better husband and father.
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Miss Champagne
A. T
Widow marries stranger to save farm in New York
In Binghamton on August 1, Amanda Burlingham a Preble widow with two children, facing farm labor shortages, married Staten, Indiana salesman Ard Allen after a brief acquaintance. The marriage was arranged by Cortland sewing machine agent F E Bowdish who brokered the match to help her run the large Preble farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Howard Allen
Staten
Ind
Amanda Burlingham
Preble
Cortland
E. J. Bowdish
Bowdish
Allen
O. K
Winthrop's Old Resident Visits Irish Birthplace
Winthrop's oldest town officer Captain John Flanagan 80 longtime Shirley street board of health commissioner and 54 years a resident has returned from a trip to Inniskillen in northern Ireland. The visit marked his first return to birth place in 56 years and he stayed with his brother and his wife’s three brothers at the family homestead.
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Winthrop
John Flanagan
Shirley Street
Board of Health
Inniskillen
Ireland
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Brookline
T. F. McCarthy
St. Francis de Sales Church
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Somerville
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Walnut Street
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Tsk
Sunday Post
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Forest Avenue
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