With a Mission and Without a Muzzle on the Atlanta
The cruiser Atlanta engages for the first time in peacetime action while clearly achieving the mission of derelict removal. Critics note the ship was disabled, but applaud the practical service shown by freeing the derelict Golden Rule off New South Shoal Light and stress that protection proves more profitable than destruction with improved practice and equipment.
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Atlanta
Golden Rule
New South Shoal Light
Conference senators urged to push tariff bill now
Democrats nationwide demand immediate action on the tariff bill. The conference committee, led by Voorhees Harris West and Jones, holds the power to report the bill to both houses at once. Sugar Trust senators Gorman Brice and Smith threaten but remain outside the committee, while insiders can force action by report. The main appeal is for timely agreement with House representatives and decisive progress.
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Senate
Messrs. Voorhees
Harris
West
Jones
Sugar Trust
Gorman
Brice
Smith
Conference Committee
House
Britannia Loses Regally in Cowes Race Crime
Britannia fails to rule the waves as Vigilant crosses the line a minute ahead. Crowds observe with muted reaction, while Americans wonder how they would respond to victorious British yachts. Mr. Gould earns royal recognition after dining with the Prince of Wales.
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Cowés
Atlantic
Gould
Prince of Wales
New York Society
Boston police scandal call for open and thorough probe
Chairman Martin urges full public disclosure as he leads a city wide demand for complete reform of the Boston Police investigation. He argues public morals and confidence hinge on transparent inquiry, insisting no individual reputation or personal interest must block uncovering the truth. The aim is to clear the force and safeguard the public welfare with open doors.
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Martin
Boston
Board of Police
General Martin
Mediation Offer Declared by United States in Corean Affair
The United States will not meddle to the detriment of either side in the Corean affair. The administration offered mediation at the first sign of open hostility, fulfilling its duty to promote peaceful dispute settlement through arbitration.
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United States
United States stance on Far East policy in Cleveland era
The passage asserts US independence and impartiality, praising President Cleveland. It notes US interest in Eastern nations, recalls opening Japan and Corea, and argues against immediate intervention. It envisions a postwar role for the US based on favorable trade relations, whether war ends by arbitration, exhaustion, or external interference.
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United States
Cleveland
Japan
Corea
Bicycle Speed Sets New Standards Far Beyond Trotting Horses
The article argues that bicycle records are lowering rapidly across all distances, with the mile run time already surpassing the fastest trotting horses. It notes the bicycle’s speed standard is now higher, and its development seems nearly unlimited as human skill steadily enhances speed and practical use in cycling.
Exodug of nearly 1000 from Boston on Cephalonia
Nearly 1000 emigrants travelled on the steamer Cephalonia from Boston on a single voyage, a scale unmatched in prior years. The mass departure reflects cheaper steerage rates and a growing return movement, with many likely to sail back when conditions shift, undermining calls to restrict immigration.
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Boston
Cephalonia
America
Europe
Young Lochinvar in Cheyenne Defies Bar Bet
A comic verse recounts a swaggering figure entering a Wyoming bar in Cheyenne. He flaunts pistols and aces, woos the maiden Mariana, pre-empts the claim, and leaves with the bar cleaned out and ten dollars in costs. Eugene Field style satire.
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Mariana
Lochinvar
Ame
Eugene Field
Observant Citizen notes Boston in national matters and local figures
The piece blends a light political column with social notes from Massachusetts. It hints the tariff debate could move to August at Buzzard's Bay, mentions Mr and Mrs E. B Converse of Boston among wealthy travelers, lists Parisians in Paris from Massachusetts, praises American pride in the America's Cup, jokes about Boston versus New York rivalry, reports on Jim McKibben’s bicycling fame, and notes Nat Robinson’s Democratic machinery moves plus Captain Harrington’s weekly harbor target practice and cod fishing.
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Saratoga
Converse
Boston
New York
New England vacationers and city sights in Plymouth and Boston
The piece notes a Boston visitor from New England on vacation with his wife, their Plymouth Mayflower ancestry, and a royal reception planned by friends. It also describes Brockton officer Peter Davis on leave, and a late evening Hanover Street scene of diverse hucksters and shoppers near Blackstone Street and Great markets, then praises safer Globe Theatre demolition methods on a busy street.
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New England
Plymouth
Barney
Boston
Peter Davis
Brockton
Peter
Blackstone Street
Hanover Street
Consuelo Vanderbilt News and Saratoga Social Notes
Rumor swirls that Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt may soon be affianced to a Battenberg prince rather than the Duke of Manchester. The Bar Association meets in Saratoga this week while Alfred Hemenway garners attention from Massachusetts readers. Lord Rosebery bought a Washington portrait at Agnew's after a quick visit, and Gertude Rich of Boston attracts attention at Congress Hall among visiting belles.
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Consuelo Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Prince of Battenberg
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Manchester
The
Bar Association of the
Lord Rosebery
Chauncey M. Depew
George Washington
Earl of
Berkeley Square House
Congress Hall
Saratoga
Gertrude Rich
Boston
Notable Quips and Witty Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of sharp lines and humorous exchanges from several newspapers. Includes remarks about reindeer in Canada, the see on the beach, distant relatives, language quirks, a lawyer and horse jockey, a summer girl’s farewell kiss, and a minister musing on a hangman’s breakfast of ice cream.
Where is John Wilkins Disappearance In Leominster Mass
John Wilkins of Leominster Mass vanished after leaving for Boston last Friday saying he would visit City Hospital of Boston for illness. He was due home Friday night, but did not arrive and a search is ongoing. Police have no record of an arrest or hospital visit for anyone by that name. He was temperate and home-loving, heightening concern.
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John Wilkins
Leominster
Mass
Boston
City Hospital of
A Question of Force and Fine Chamber Sets Displayed
A short opinion notes the value of bird's eye maple chamber sets now on exhibition at Paine's 48 Canal street. The write up praises their comfort and reasonable price, arguing a reader should be persuaded to own one despite the need for a pointed argument.
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Paine’s
Canal Street
Cure for the Blush Habit in Boston Clerks
A Post reader seeks a cure for blushing and a South Boston clerk explains the social fuss. The column parodies remedies from cigarettes to Crescent Beach, hints at public gatherings, and ends with a cheerfully dismissive note that the blush is not as bad as imagined.
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the Post
Boston
South Boston
Post
Crescent Beach
Crescent
Martin
Buzzard's Bay season noted as healthy for notable residents
Buzzard s Bay Aug 5 The season is happy for summer residents Mrs Cleveland drives near Gray Gables with Ruth and Esther outdoors under nurse Annie The Jefferson family also seems well with Joseph Jefferson enjoying a large garden near his Bourne farm and extensive seaside holdings
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Mr. Jefferson
Bourne
Wagstaff Arrested for Stable Burglary in East Boston
Samuel Wagstaff was arrested by East Boston officers yesterday morning for breaking and entering the stable of Eunice Sullivan at 625 Saratoga Street. He was charged with larceny for taking three chickens valued at $3.50 from the property.
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Samuel Wagstaff
East Boston
Eunice Sullivan
Saratoga Street
Reopening of the Howard Atheneum and new stage plans
The Howard Atheneum announces a redecorated interior in white and gold and a long program of burlesque variety and living pictures. A new system of continuous performances is to begin at the Palace Theatre under Colonel Austin and Manager Pilling, supplementing regular acts with express service and emergencies. The article notes Boston express offices clustered on Franklin Street and Summer Street, with updates on wagons, sign companies, and express staff benefits.
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Howard
Eagle
Austin
Pilling
Palace Theatre
Union Station
Boston
Franklin Street
Marston Sign Company
Adams
National
United States and Wells
Fargo Express
C. E. Aveling
American Express Company
New York
Summer Street
E. A. Jones
Montreal
Prince & Co
Portland Express
Portland Street
Expressmen’s Mutual Benefit Association
Express
Priscilla
Puritan
Milgrim
Providence
Park Square Station
Newport
Old State House
Cor
Washington and
State Streets
le Clair
Leslie
Millie Turnour
Hattie Stewart
Tommie Gillen
Sparrers
Murphy and Mack
Florence Elene
Minnie Cline
Lively Exchange About a Laying Hen
In a witty quip, Uncle Treetop calls his hen the best layer while Miss Bleecker asks how many eggs she lays for a quarter in a light Puck moment reflecting farm life and humor.
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Treetop
Miss Bleecker
Puck
Boston Theatre Season Opens With Diverse Acts
A busy schedule of afternoon and evening specialty acts premieres this season with Peter F Dailey and his company rehearsing A Country Sport for the Hollis Sept 3 opening. Tabasco Seabrooke arrives with a new Barnet opera at Park Theatre Sept 3. Mile Pilar Morin appears at Keith's this week. Madeleine at Tremont enters its second week tonight amid strong audience enthusiasm. Bowdoin Square debuts with The Power of Gold starring Walter Sanford's company. Gumbo Jr and Papa Gumbo entertain at Austin & Stones. Grand Museum features A Barrel of Money and a strong variety bill. Camille D Arville shines in Madeleine. the cast includes McLaughlin, Dickson, Boniface Jr, Elder, Stanley, Joyce Bell, Hollins, Morse. Music from Madeleine already popular. D Arville’s songs encores nightly. Madeleine proves a tremendous hit with critics and audiences.
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Tremont Theatre
Madeleine
Miss D'Arville
Boston
William McLaughlin
Charles Dickson
George C. Boniface, Jr
Clinton Elder
Henry Stanley
Laura Joyce Bell
Hilda and
Maud Hollins
Nannie Morse
Mary
Birdie
Dickie
Pd’ Arville
Along the Tracks and Passenger Traffic at Scollay Square
On a fair Sunday the Lynn and Boston railroad moves crowds from Scollay square with eighteen cars per hour leaving Cornhill toward Lynn Crescent Beach or Beachmont. Most cars are trailers carrying about 150 people who must return, with a rough ten hours estimated. Track No 28 at Union station is the seldom used dead track.
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Lynn & Boston
Scollay Square
Cornhill
Lynn
Crescent Beach
Beachmont
Union Station
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Mathilde
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J. B. MacArthur
Donald Cameron
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Stadtmiller
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Leary
Pierce Powers
Winthrop
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Bets Leary
Cornelius Pitman
Poxnyry
Emma M. Cooper
Ruben M. Pitman
J. F. Wakefield
School St
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Howard Atheneum
Pilar-Morin
Keith
Marie Burress
White Mountains
Rosalind
Intervale
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Miss Burress
Sharon
James O’neil
Nantasket Beach
Rowe’s Wharf
Downer Landing
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Mull
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Hull
Y. C. Pier
Powner
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Belville Garden
G. P. Cushing
Nat LE Roy
Bination
Peter F. Dailey
Hollis
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Barnet
Park Theatre
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Bowdoin Square
Walter Sanford
E. J. Heron
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Little Gumbo, Jr
Austin & Stone’s
Papa Gumbo
Grand Museum
International
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N.B
Retun
Yarmouth
Annapolis
Digby
Washington St
Central Wharf
EK. A. Waldron
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Lubec
Calais
St. Johnteamers
International S. 8. Co
Fall River Line
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L. H. Palmer
J. W. Miller
C. H. Briggs
Gen. Pass
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Frank Jones
Rockland
Pullman
Boston & Maine
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Payson Tucker
Portland
India Wharf
C. F. Williams
Snow’'S Arch Ee Aaron
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Baker’s Island
Atlantic Av
Sat
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Living
Chas. F. AT
Point OF Pines
FURST
Revere EB
Sach Rk, R
Boston Museum
Shay
Davy Jones
Fred Miller, JR
South End Ball Grounds
Washington VS
Appleton & Bassett’s
Connelly
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Rodin ‘Hood
Camille D’arville
Stange & Edwards
Rice
Putnam
C. H. Crocker
N. Side Commercial Wharf
E. G. Marshall
Ames Building
Maritime Provinces
Steamer Direct
BE. A. Waldron
Gen’l Agt
St. Johs
International U. S. Co
Provincetown
Longfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
Cape
Atwood . Rich, Agts
Niagara Falls
Burlington
Lake Champlain
Au Sable Chasm
Charles L. Mather
Atlantic & Plant Steamship Line
Halifax
SS. Olivette
Ood
Hawkesbury
Florida
Savannah Pier
Lewis Wharf
A. P. Lane
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Ave
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