Mayor Strong Refuses To Issue License For Benefit
New York August 2 Mayor Strong refused to grant a permit for a meet ift performance for Maria Barberi but agreed to permit a benefit for the parents if the girl’s name was not mentioned He cited public discussion and potential sympathy for the convicted girl He also criticized morals of women and urged higher principles addressing a Daily Reader note from Boston dated August 1.
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New York
Strongesterday
Maria Barberi
Cataldo
Daily Reader
Condones Maria's Act to the Editor of the Post
An editor's letter from Andover argues that Maria Barberi's murder conviction stems from provocation and passion. It claims murder requires malice aforethought and suggests the act was justifiable homicide or divine justice. The writer urges commutation or pardon, noting Gospels over human law.
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Maria Barberi
Andover
State Should Do Killing Not Individuals
A letter to the editor argues that authorities should handle executions rather than individuals. The writer endorses a state role in punishment, references Maria Barberi and Cataldo, and expresses hope for a new trial and acquittal for Barberi.
Old Sport Letter Attacks a Sir in Scathing Fashion
A reader rebukes a July 29 letter on Maria Barberi, accusing the writer of moral depravity and sexual double standards. The correspondent condemns alleged sporting men for preying on women, warns of seduction across Temple Place and streets, and calls for accountability and cleaner morals.
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Maria Barberi
Temple Place
Wogen
Conviction Deserved for Maria Barberi Like Italian Case
A Roxbury reader argues that Maria Barberi should be convicted of first degree murder and executed. Citing an Italian case, the letter questions mercy for killers and warns crimes would rise if she is released with honors.
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Maria Barberi
Italy
Maria
Roxbury
Aug
What Are Laws For
A Boston letter-writer attacks Governor Morton and argues for stricter crime punishment, urging hunting down criminals and harsher penalties. He asserts life should be sacred, condemns leniency, and notes the rarity of executions despite frequent murders, urging Massachusetts to reform its approach.
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Morton
Maria Barberi
Maria
Boston
W. P. Young
Namesake of Maria Refutes Barberi Critics in Chelsea
A letter from Chelsea dated Aug 1 defends Maria's namesake against three Barberi critics. The writer condemns perceived justice zealots as bigoted and ignorant, calling for severe punishment for seducers and adulterers while protecting avengers and champions who act as instruments of divine justice.
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Post
Barberi
Sunday Post
Malison
Perdone
GROWLER Seeks Pardon For Maria Barbi and Votes
Effingham reader riding a Growler opines that Mrs Livermore Ellen B Die trich and their followers push Maria Barbi’s pardon mainly to win support for women’s suffrage. He accuses them of adopting male attire while pursuing political goals and urges GOP unity for both aims.
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Mrs. Livermore
Ellen BatteHe Dietrick
Maria Barberi
Maria
Editor Gratz Sparks Racial Clash in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky editor Howard Gratz stirs race tension with an editorial urging white women to arm themselves. W D Johnson of the Standard counters that Negro women should be armed to protect against white men. Judge Morton, Gratz’s son in law, is away. his sons live in St. Louis. No action expected until their return amid anticipated trouble.
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Lexington
Howard Gratz
the Gazette
W. D. Johnson
the Standard
Gratz
South
Mr. Gratz
Jerry Morton
St. Louis
Morton
Tammany Leaders Favor Hugh J Grant for Hall Chair
New York August 2 Tammany men say about three fourths of last night's primary leaders back Hugh J Grant as Tammany Hall leader ensuring Croker's full control of the organization as when he presided at Tammany Hall.
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New York
Tammany
Hugh J. Grant
Tammany Hall
Croker
Vigilant Retains Edge in New York Yacht Race Tees Off
The Vigilant defeats rivals Jubilee and Volunteer in the main race over a 38 mile course, with Defender hampered by a broken spar and towed to Bristol for repairs. The schooner class saw Lasca take early lead and Emerald win on time allowance, as Willard and Gould praised Vigilant and planned next races at Vineyard Haven and Drexel Cup week.
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New York
Gaspe
Bristol
ILS
Nenera
Amorita
Lasca
Elsie Marie
Emerald
Merlin
Loyal
Constellation
May
Vineyard Haven
Ae Volunteer
Eeeeese
Eeeees
Vigilant
Sas
Defender and Emerald Win Colorful Yacht Race
The gaff broke near midship and the mainsail bagged while the Defender led early after a 17 1 2 mile dash to windward. Emerald finished second on time allowance with Amarita third as Mayflower Merlin Else Marie Neaera trailed amid variable 10 to 18 knot southwest winds. The course featured three legs from 18 1 2 miles southwest to a northeast start and Block Island beats with a preparatory gun at 11 20 and a dramatic start with the Jubilee and Volunteer close astern.
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Brenton’s Reef
Herbert
Sylvia
Block Island
West Island
Vigilant
Gor
Haff
Wong Zon & Mile
Zih
Newport yacht regatta features greatest fleet in history
Defenders and Vigilants led a large Newport fleet at the New York Yacht Club regatta on June 13. Loyal won the prize today by 2 minutes 19 seconds corrected time after a dramatic race where Defender broke a gaff and retired, while Vigilant and Jubilee trailed.
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Loyal
New York Yacht Club
Newport
Hydrographic Forecast For August From Navy Office
The pilot chart of the North Atlantic forecasts generally fine weather in August with occasional gales north of 45th parallel and near the American coast north of 40th parallel. Tropical cyclones are very probable. Fog is expected west of 35th meridian and near Grand Banks and east of New England. Icebergs near Belle Isle and east of Newfoundland.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Hydrographic Office of the Navy Department
American
Grand Banks
New England
Belle Isle
Newfoundland
A Girl's Fatal Shot in Washington Garden
A daughter of General Flagler chief of ordnance United States army shot and killed a boy in Washington around noon. She claims the boy was stealing fruit from her father's garden. She was arrested then released as the coroner's jury ruled it unintentional shooting.
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Washington
Flagler
Ordnance
United States Army
Mt Pisgah North Carolina to Mt Trilby name change
Bill Nye notes discussion to rename Mt Pisgah in North Carolina a peak reaching clouds with feet spanning two counties, proposing Mt Trilby as new designation. The remark highlights potential geographic naming shift from the well known landmark to a new title.
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Bill Nye
Mt. Pisgah
North Carolina
Mt. Trilby
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