Boston Republicans face Burrill ouster over Street Commission
The Boston Republican machine backs a plan to replace General Isaac S Burrill as Street Commissioner. The move targets Burrill for removal to appease rival Republicans seeking position, condemned as party infighting and a breach of fair service to city governance. Burrill praised for long service and decorous tenure.
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Boston
Isaac 8. Burrill
Street Commission
Burrill
Curtis
The South Pole and Antarctic Quest At the London congress
At the International Geographical Congress in London the leading topic was Antarctic exploration. The piece notes that Antarctic knowledge is scant yet promising, with a vast ice sealed continent likely containing volcanoes life and minerals. It suggests South Pole search may surpass Arctic pursuit in interest and importance.
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International Geographical Congress
London
Geographical Congress
Antarctic Circle
Antarctic
South Pole
North Pole
Fastest yacht Defender proves superior to Vigilant
The Defender is the fastest yacht on this side of the world and likely to beat any other American yacht. Pacemakers Vigilant, Volunteer, and Jubil ee were put into service at high cost and some discomfort to compare power with earlier cup defenders. The Goelet cup went to the Vigilant by accident, and Valkyrie shows less data but appears not far superior to Vigilant.
Defender Is Ready to Defend Cup After Rigging Check
Confirmation of the assurance hinges on inspecting spars rigging and canvas of the American champion to ensure they withstand stress and possible accidents in the upcoming contest.
Death of boy by General Flagler’s daughter prompts gun control call
A coroner’s jury exonerated Miss Flagle in the fatal shooting of a trespasser on General Flagler’s Washington grounds. The article argues the fault lies in using firearms for intimidation and notes ongoing debates on gun laws and public safety. Also mentions Patrolman Lewis returning from Maine, and others preparing for coastal cruises.
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Flagler
Washington
Boston
Waller Case in Madagascar Courts Draws French Protest
The State Department demands Waller records from his court martial and twenty year sentence. Officials view the offence as a minor violation magnified into a near life term. The arrest and confiscation of grants by the native government appear as plunder, prompting calls for firm U.S. intervention.
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State Department
Waller
Olmey
Madagascar
Cornell Crew Blames Stroke Style for Henley Loss
The Cornell crew returns from England with an answer to their Henley defeat. A spokesman cites damp climate on the pays but argues the main issue was a stroke taught by Courtney that cannot win. The piece claims Yale and Bob Cook show the winning stroke under equal conditions.
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Cornell
England
Henley
Harvard
New London
Yale
Bob Cook
Atlantic
Courtney
The Observant Citizen Notes Duffy and Local Itineraries
The observant citizen records James H. Duffy as the last old-time ball trainer still practicing on the Common while others leave on vacations and work. District Attorney staff take seaside breaks. Boston figures, notably Senator John Quinn Jr., ride bikes to Winthrop. Visitors to the Endeavor convention tour historic Boston burial grounds and Plymouth inscriptions, while Christian Endeavor delegates from Western States linger in the city engaging locals at central restaurants.
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James H. Duffy
Duffy
Boston Museum
Castle Square Theatre
Oliver Stevens
M. J. Sughrue
James F. Sweeney
John D. McLaughlin
Henry V. Cunningham
Mal” Adams
Atlantic City
United States
Sherman Hoar
Daniel Casey
Endeavor
Boston
King’s Chapel
Plymouth
Movement For Good
Brave Boy Fires on Robbers in Pioneer Kansas Cabin
In early Kansas near Junction City a Williams family hides in a two room cabin as two armed men pose as land lookers. John Williams, 16, wakes to the danger, saves meat for dogs, lowers a sheet to the ground, and after catching a thief on the ladder fires, allowing Samuel to help drive the other robber out with the dogs. Police later remove the wounded and dead men. justice follows.
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Kansas
Williams
Republican Fork
Kansas River
Junction City
John
Samuel
Father
Old Williams
Trigg
Child Hurt by Carriage in Spring Street Accident
Five year old Bertha Levine of Sudbury was struck by a buggy driven by John Marron while crossing Spring Street near Chambers. She suffered scalp and left leg injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Little Bertha Levine
Spring Street
Chambers
John Marron
Sudbury
Massachusetts General Hospital
Maniac Fights County Chief in Rochester Shootout
Clarence V. Lodge, Rochester county superintendent, fought off a loaded revolver-wielding lunatic, Charles Lockhurst, who had stalked him for five minutes. Lodge wrested the weapon amid a desperate struggle, averting a fatal shooting. The assailant, once a state hospital inmate, sought revenge for imagined wrongs while Lodge was at the county facility near Buffalo.
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Rochester
N. Y
Clarence V. Lodge
Lodge
Charles Lockhurst
State Hospital
Buffalo
Our New Teachers Speech Opens Mayo Series at Union Hall
The Rev. A. D. Mayo of Boston opened a Sunday evening lecture series for the Y M C A at Union Hall on the topic Our New Teachers. He discussed public speaking changes and noted six criteria for an effective orator, with next week’s topic The Journalist and performances by Harrington Barker Newell Barker Robert Truitt BE Bailey and accompanist.
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A. D. Mayo
Boston
Union Hall
Harrington Barker
Newell A. Barker
Robert R. Truitt
BE. H. Bailey
Sunday raids seize liquor citywide with multiple arrests
Police reported widespread liquor seizures across divisions citywide. Individuals named include Tomasina de Lucca Catharine Shannon Domenicca Russo Mary Crocket Mary Crane Cornelius Flynn Jane Regan Hannah Cook Mary Hayes Bridget Driscoll among others with quantities of beer lager and whiskey seized and one arrest for selling seven bottles of lager.
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Tomasina de
Billerica Street
Cornelius Flynn
Middlesex Street
Jane Regan
Hannah Cook
Bowen Street
Mary Hayes
Gold Street
Bridget Driscoll
Chapman Street
Soldier’s Execution Described By War Correspondent
A 22 year old German soldier, shot for desertion after visiting a sick mother, rode to his execution on a coffin as comrades wept. The provost marshal, commanding officer, and parade grounds witness the moment as discipline holds.
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Port Royal
George A. Baker
Nantucket Letter Exchange Ends with Wink and Ink
In Nantucket Maud notes that New York friends kiss words from her letters, while Agnes admits mixing her ink with Manhattan cocktail. The playful exchange highlights flirtation and literary mischief in a coastal setting.
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Nantucket
Maud
New York
Agnes
Manhattan
Archbishops Ryan eyed for national temperance post
New York August 4 The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America meets in Columbus Hall near Columbus Avenue for its silver jubilee twenty-fifth annual convention. Debate will cover possible candidates for president including Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and the re election of Rev Father James M Cleary. Discussions include substitutes for the saloon and opposition to Benedictine breweries at Latrobe Pennsylvania. The program opens with pontifical mass by Mgr Satolli at St Patrick's Cathedral and a Carnegie Music Hall demonstration with notable speakers. Delegates resume sessions Thursday and take an Hudson excursion Saturday.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Temperance
Columbus Hall
Paulist Fathers’ Church
West Sixtieth Street
Columbus Avenue
Father James M. Cleary
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Father Cleary
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
United States
The
National Union
Atlantic States
Alexander P. Doyle
Latrobe
Penn
Mer. Satolli
Mayor Strong
Mer. Satelli
Archbishop Corrigan
James
Roosevelt
Police Board
Murray
Excise Board
O’sullivan
Victor J. Dowling
Walter Elliott
James M. Cleary
Union
Hudson
Empire Fans Embrace Summer Girls With Sparkling Spangles
The piece notes summer girls waving Empire feather and satin fans with mother of pearl, ebony sticks, lace, or black gauze dusted with pearls. It contrasts point lace as costly for upscale events and gauze options in black or white, highlighting how fans and their glitter compete with a girl’s eyes in social display.
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Empire
Boston Theatrical Season Opens With Burlesque And Opera
The Boston theater scene signals an unusually bright season with Atkinson at Bowdoin Square, Howard Atheneum unveiling a new interior, and Thatcher Johnson’s company presenting burlesque. The list includes Thrillby at the Museum, The Widow Jones at the Grand Opera House, and The Fatal Card from New York joining the lineup. Annie Lewis may join a stock company, Kismet cast farewells Tremont front rows, Salinger in The Grand Duchess at Castle Square, and Am orita slated after Aug 12 with many venues offering continuous performances. Performances by Siberian wolves and Bonner’s educated horse join daily shows at Austin & Stone’s Museum, plus Lost in New York at Bowdoin Square continues this week. Morning pops by the Symphony at Keith’s and Jennie Yeamens with Pete Dailey rehearsals for The Night Clerk at Hollis Sept 23.
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Bowdoin Square
Howard Atheneum
Adah Richmond
Boston
Thatcher & Johnson
Museum
Thrilby
Grand Opera House
Park
Columbia
Hollis
Lyceum
Grand Museum
Railroad Man Seriously Burned at Rockville Station
John Carroll, six, a night watchman at the New York and New England railroad station in Rockville Conn, was badly burned when waste near an engine ignited from a lamp. He tore off his burning clothing and suffered extensive skin loss from neck to waist. he is delirious with pain. Carroll has served the railroad for twenty five years.
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Conn
John Carroll
New York & New England
Carroll
Perry Silver Wedding Reception at West End Home
The residence of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Perry 122 Blossom street West End Was crowded Saturday evening for their silver wedding celebration Relatives and friends presented tokens a West End Union delegation attended A collation followed with entertainment by Walter Dorman John Doherty John J Fay Henry Divier and others including Nellie Esden Vinie Perry Catherine Weeks Manchester Langley Frank Ivers Joseph Perry Providence R I and Brockton guests
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Blossom Street
West End
West End Union
Walter Dorman
John Doherty
John J. Fay
Henry Divier
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