Lodge on Reciprocity Denounced as Dud by Critics
The speech at Point Shirley draws sharp rebuke for tergiversation on trade reciprocity with Canada. Critics say Senator Lodge praises reciprocity in talk but opposes action, aligning with Parker politics and provoking Massachusetts Republicans to protest the party’s stance and caucus procedures.
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Senator Lodge
Point Shirley
Canada
Lodge
Republican Party
Chicago
Republican Movement
Massachusetts
Judge Parker
Mr. Lodge
Judge Parker Resigns From New York Court of Appeals
The Hon. Alton B. Parker resigns as chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, freeing him to lead the Democratic presidential campaign. The resignation ends his official duties, allows a replacement to be chosen at the forthcoming election, and positions Parker as the active figure in the national contest.
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Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
New York State
Judge Parker
Parker
North Shore estate owners form alliance to aid law
A group of north shore property owners backs efforts to suppress unlawful car scorchings on roads. Citing a Sunday Post report, the alliance names several gentlemen joining the cause and plans to press for compliance with speed regulations.
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North Shore
Sunday Post
Signs And Citizens Seek Road Speed Reform
Citizens post signs along highways and many apply to the Selectmen for appointment as special police. The approach follows the Post's suggestion that targeting reckless speeding requires active involvement by those affected. Law enforcement is slow and penalties are weak, while public opinion alone has little impact. concerted influential action paired with public pressure can curb the speeding evil.
Roll Up the Fund for Grand Army Encampment
The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Boston in one week with a $50 000 guaranty fund only $35 000 pledged. The finance committee appeals for immediate subscriptions to cover the deficit and ensure a memorable parade and hospitality. Subscriptions to the National Encampment G A R Old South building will be acknowledged.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Boston
Army of Veterans of the War For the Union
Old South
Death of Dr Donald Winchester Don ald rector of Trinity Church
The illness of Dr FE Winchester Don ald, which became critical over a week ago, resulted in his death last Saturday morning. He served Trinity Church as rector for 12 years and was a noted preacher and devoted worker in charitable, intellectual and religious fields. His loss is keenly felt in church and community.
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FE. Winchester Donald
Trinity Church
Donald
Phillips Brooks
New Haven Street Car Co and Its Men Agree
In New Haven Conn Aug 7 employees of Consolidated Railway Co voted to accept the management proposal. Regular workers with over a year will earn 21 cents hourly up from 20 while shorter tenures get 20%cents. Overtime will be 25 cents per hour. Union recognition was refused.
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New Haven
Conn
Consolidated Railway Company
Plant at Cowes III From Old Wound
Southampton August 7 The United States statement that Vice Commodore Morton F Plant of the Larchmont Yacht Club is ill likely arose from his need for assistance entering and leaving the Cowes yacht club on August 5 He is suffering from an old leg wound but improving.
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Southampton
United States
Morton F. Plant
Larchmont
Hundreds of Canoeists Enjoy Sunday on River
Riverside, Aug. 7. The low Charles River water level did not curb a large turnout for canoeing with about 1500 canoes at Fox Island concert. Two tipovers occurred in the afternoon but all riders escaped with only wet clothing as usual.
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Riverside
The
Charles
Fox Island
Talked Temperance on Boston Common
Rescued and reformed, John A. Dixon, a former society man, who became a slave of the drink habit to the extent that he said he attempted death by his own action, told the pathetic story of his life to a large audience on Boston Common yesterday afternoon and urged his hearers to become total abstainers.
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John A. Dixon
Boston
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk Poem Triumphs Over Adversity
The piece urges resilience when dreams fade and mishaps occur. It praises persistence after failure or a setback, encouraging a brave response to misfortune. It frames adversity as a feather in one’s cap, urging continued effort and optimism.
Endless seats on Boston cars sparks plan contest
A column on fighting endless seating in Boston street cars explains readers have joined a campaign to end end seat hogs. It presents a reader submitted ground floor plan diagram for an endless seated open car as part of the ongoing effort.
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Boston
Endless Seat Car Plan for Boston Elevated Proposed
A reader describes an endless circular street car seat to prevent end seat hogs and reduce crowding. The system concentrates on passenger comfort over revenue, arguing the car could seat fewer but provide a more pleasing ride. A Milford, Massachusetts correspondent later offers a variant of the same endless-seat concept.
Endless seats debate rages over street cars plan
Letters from readers in Salem and Lawrence Mass propose endless seats and seatless ends to fit more passengers. M G s plan would seat 18 per car with extra standing room, while Inventor from Salem suggests starting the seat in the middle and building outward until ends meet. Reggie of Lawrence adds a carpenter approach to remove ends, forcing end-seat hogs to stand.
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M. G
Salem
Maass
Danvers
Mass
Reggie
Lawrence
Newt
Observant Citizen Mary Young joins Tivoli Opera in San Francisco
A Boston reader notes Mary Young, known as Observant Citizen, has left Providence to join the Tivoli Opera Company in San Francisco. Her husband John Craig remains in Providence and plans to join her in September as leading man in the San Francisco stock company next season.
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Mary Young
Albee Stock Company
Providence
San Francisco
Tivoli Opera Company
John Craig
Motherly wisdom on welcoming a newborn
An exchange highlights the role of a mother in birth and a grandmother in nurturing. The quote emphasizes maternal care across generations and the affectionate duties tied to family bonds.
Another Sea Serpent Sighted Off Atlantic City
A yacht cruising twenty miles off shore reports a sea serpent surfacing within fifty feet of the bow. The vessel rode over its back as the creature struck itself in two where the yacht passed. Passengers, said to be veracious, estimate the serpent at a quarter mile long, noting it differs from the larger sea serpents seen this year along the coast.
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Atlantic City
Atlantic
Captain Wardrop Hosts Yacht Outing For Jeffries Club
Captain George Wardrop of the Lucy cruiser from the Jeffries Yacht Club led a dozen friends on a harbor trip yesterday. The party included Frank Wells and others from South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Wakefield and enjoyed a tour from quarantine to the lightship, and a look at the Dupleix and the Graves lighthouse.
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George Wardronp
Lucy
Jeffries Yacht Club
Frank Wells
Bob Gallivan
South Boston
Joe Lewis
Dorchester
Jim O'Donnell
Roxbury
Billy Birch
Wakefield
Frank Easter
Dupleix
Former Senator Vest Nears Death In Missouri
Sweet Springs Missouri August 7 Former Senator George G Vest has been gradually sinking and death is expected hourly tonight in the hospital tank.
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West
Sweet Springs
George G. Vest
Encouragement to Noble Living sermon at Tremont Temple
The Rev. F B Greul preached at Tremont Temple yesterday urging that all men begin with the same life start and that grit shapes the grindstone. He cited Washington Lincoln and Jefferson and urged temper control to reveal future potential.
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F. B. Greul
Tremont Temple
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Ourselves
Auto Pairing Sparks Quiet Squeeze of Size Difference
In a humorous exchange, Harry questions Maud's engagement to a much shorter man. Mary quips that height differences vanish in an automobile setting, underscoring a playful, lighthearted tone.
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Harry
Maud
Mary
The Village Park Committee and the Rubbish Box Mystery
Mary Williams works at the mill in a town where the park committee spends funds on beautification. The misplaced charity of baskets and barrels leads to a message reading rubbish refuse on a green box. Mary confesses doubt about John after reading refuse then reconciles, and she and John wed despite the scare.
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Mary Williams
John
Mary
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Love Triad
A 19 year old writes for guidance about loving two men. One is a widower with four children, the other a slightly older suitor who dislikes discussion of the first. The columnist suggests choosing the younger man and notes that true love is single and decisive.
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Miss Champagne
When Jealousy Becomes a Test of Love and Trust
A reader seeks advice on whether jealousy is justified in a youthful romance. The response urges confidence, noting that genuine love entails belief in one partner. It advises discussing feelings openly, avoiding distrust, and choosing to trust the beloved to avoid unhappiness.
Love Lost for Ten Years Rejoins After Quarrel
A letter writer asks about long unspoken love and whether to rekindle with a temperamental but admirable partner. The adviser says if both still harbor feelings and she seems friendly, make friendly advances without delay to restore mutual happiness long delayed.
Jealous Lover Letters to Miss Champagne
A 20 year old suitor writes of alternating melancholy and enthusiasm in love with a young woman his age. He admits jealousy over a rival while noting she shows affection and encouragement, seeking clarity on how deeply she cares. The letter ends amid uncertainty about the rival's role and her true feelings.
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Miss Champagne
Alfonse Marie
France honors General Agnus knight commander of Nichan El Anouar
Baltimore August 7 General Felix Agnus owner of the Baltimore American has been named knight commander of the French Colonial Order of Nichan El Anouar a division of the Legion of Honor The award honors his courtesies to French cruiser officers visiting Baltimore and other Frenchmen he has assisted For years he has served as vice president of the French Benevolent Society of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
Nichan-El-Anouar
Legion of Honor
Agnus
French Benevolent Society
Father Valerianus Pianigiani Succeeds Ubaldus at St. Leonard’s
Father Valerianus Pianigiani succeeds his former superior Father Ubaldus as head of St. Leonard’s Church in North End after Ubaldus is transferred to New York. The photo credit goes to F. B. Conlin.
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F. B. Conlin
Valerianus Pianigiani
Ubaldus
St. Leonard’s Church
North End
New York
Dr Eduard Hanslick Dies, Vienna Musical Critic
Vienna reports the death of Dr Eduard Hanslick the noted music critic born in Prague in September 1825 He passed away today leaving a legacy in Viennese musical journalism and critique
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DR. Hanslick
Vienna
Eduard Hanslick
Prague
Letter From 57 Year-Old Suitor Faces Forbidden Love
A 57 year old man writes seeking guidance on marrying an 18 year old woman whose parents object. The adviser notes the age gap makes happiness unlikely, warns of incompatible life stages, and argues marriage would be a mistake if they cannot share a life in harmony. The writer threatens self harm if not reassured.
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Miss Champagne
the Post
Sidney Johnson
Ife
Visitors ride French ship Dupleix as harbor crowds gather
Launches carried many visitors to the French armored cruiser Dupleix at anchor in the lower harbor. A Sea Bird party of French passengers also visited, landings made at Long wharf. Report notes deserions from Newport keepers cautious near the city while the seven masted schooner Thomas W. Lawson anchors offshore drawing almost 20 feet.
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Lynn
Long Wharf
Newport
R. I
Jackies
Thomas W. Lawson
Cunard
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