Union Veterans' Union encampment opens in Massachusetts
The annual encampment of the Union Veterans' Union opens in this city tomorrow. The organization, formed in 1886, recognizes members who have seen actual service under fire, not mere enlistment. Its first national convention was in 1887 in Washington, and Chelsea houses the first command. delegates will be welcomed here.
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Union Veterans’ Union
Massachusetts
Chelsea
National Union
United States
Washington
Par of Bonds bill aims to boost currency supply
Senator Voorhees introduces a measure to let national banks issue notes at par value of bonds deposited with the Treasury. The Post favors the move as the safest quick way to increase currency, estimating $19 to $20 million could enter circulation rather than be hoarded.
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Senator Voorhees
Treasury
Post
Congress
King Cotton Shows Strong Improvement In Crop Prospects
The cotton crop, vital after a rough July start, has revived due to welcome rains across the cotton belt. Louisiana floods trim acreage but Florida and Tennessee show good prospects. Georgia forecasts match last year’s record output. Financial stress easing as marketing funds become available and markets loosen.
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Louisiana
Georgia
United States Service
State Department of Agriculture
New York
Florida
Tennessee
Currency famine ends as hoarders loosen grip
The currency scare wanes as hoarding recedes and confidence returns. Overnight the premium nearly vanishes and circulation rises. Aug 1 US money in circulation stands at 1.611 billion, with per capita $24. In two weeks about 24 million printed and 29 million pounds of gold ordered from Europe.
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United States
Treasury Department
Europe
Currency Surplus Ends Famine as People Help Themselves
The piece notes currency supplies will exceed needs and aid crop movements and trade. It reports relief already arriving with currency premiums nearly gone as people begin to circulate money. By emptying their boards, the public has sent funds where they are needed, ending the currency famine.
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West End
SICK BABY SERVICE RECORDS 1712 HOME VISITS
The Post doctor has made 1712 calls among poorer city families and treated nearly six hundred sick children. Yesterday’s total was 596 cases. This quiet, persistent humanitarian effort brings relief, medicine, and hope to infants and parents who would otherwise lack care.
Silver in the Senate Predicts Repeal Bill Passage
Senator Hoar declares the unconditional repeal bill will pass despite Senate doubts. His long service and instinct guide this view, and he predicts silver state Republicans will not filibuster long against the Democrats and Republicans’ shared aim.
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Senate
Senator Hoar
Hoar
Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Unlucky Boat Clouds Brenton Reef Cape May Cups Return
The Brenton Reef and Cape May trophies returning to America under Mr. Carroll appear unlikely. Yachtsmen on both sides doubt success this time as Navahoe and owner face persistent misfortune. Crew trouble and skipper changes dampen morale, suggesting a different boat or owner may be needed to win.
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Brenton Reef
Cape
America
Tham
Chicago Hotels Fire Supposed World Fair Risk Debunked
The burning of the Senate Hotel in Chicago is described as not affecting World’s Fair visitors. The piece notes hotels built for fair business are sturdy, safe, and still provide comfortable accommodation, easing fears among potential travelers about costs and safety.
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Senate
Chicago
Observant Citizen Notes Oddities From City Life
A reader recalls fatigue hats for soldiers, wonders about fatigue neckties, and jokes about a Southern conspiracy. An 80 pound watermelon sent to Senator Hill and a Dedham watering tank attracting chatter cap the week. A Boston doctor weighs in on proper sitting posture and a clock tower dispute vexes West End residents.
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David B. Hill
Georgia
Railroaders to be Reduced in Boston and Albany
The Boston and Albany railroad will cut a substantial number of road employees during the current business dullness. Wages remain unchanged. Saturday clerks in accounting offices were placed on a five day week with five days pay. The measure is temporary and will revert when business improves.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Boy Falls Fifty Feet On Bucknam Head
Wilfred Bishop twelve years old toppled from Bucknam Head while berry picking in Eastport Missouri. He plunged about fifty feet onto rocks, suffering a broken left arm in three places and a dislocated elbow. He is described as terribly bruised but expected to recover.
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Eastport
Wilfred Bishop
Bucknam Head
Congressmen W Bourke Cockran Leader of Anti Silverites
Congressman W Bourke Cockran of New York city stands as the prominent anti silverite in the House of Representatives. Born in Ireland on February 28 1854 he taught school and practiced law before rising to public life. He served in the Fiftieth and Fifty second Congresses and held posts on state constitutional commissions. He became a lawyer in 1876 and early in his career served Sheriff Grant.
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W. Bourke Cockran
New York City
House of Representatives
Mr. Cockran
Ireland
France
Westchester County
New York
Grant
New York State
Tenth
F. B. Spinola
Satolli reception at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York
The papal delegate Mer Satolli arrives from Washington and will preside at high mass in St Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue at 10:30 tomorrow morning. Over sixty altar boys and more than five hundred diocesan priests invited. A large choir from Palestrina will sing with Gregorian responses by singers from the Catholic Orphan Asylum. The mass marks the feast of the Assumption with white vestments and multiple ceremonial roles planned. A reception will follow at the archbishop's residence.
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New York
Washington
Mer. Satolli
Corrifan
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Mgr. Farley
John Edwards
The
Immaculate Conception
James H. McGean
St. Peter’s
W. J. Daly
Catholic Orphan Asylum
Mgr. Satolli
Unemployed labor topic urged for discussion in Post
In a letter to the editor E. L. argues that unemployment stems from a demand shortfall and business stagnation, not just financial troubles. He explains that production and consumption must balance, and that a breakdown in exchange hampers industry, causing widespread idle workers across a connected economy.
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E. L
Charlestown Neck Residents Reply to Hoodlum Umbrella Claim
A Boston resident from 468 Rutherford Avenue disputes a harsh article about Charlestown Neck. The letter asserts the area is law abiding, notes five nearby officers, and challenges the reporter to verify claims with a single afternoon visit.
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Post
Charlestown Neck
Boston
Chartlestown Neck
Rutherford Averiue
Fire destroys two houses at Ellsworth Falls Maine
A fire at Ellsworth Falls Maine burned two houses with outbuildings this afternoon. One home belonged to Lemuel Stewart and the other to David Lyman. Total loss was 1500 dollars with insurance set at 300 dollars for Stewart and 1000 dollars for Lyman. The origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Ellsworth
Ellsworth Falls
Lemuel Stewart
David Lyman
Stewart
Lyman
Fruit Men Protest Delayed Peach Train in Boston
Boston fruit merchants loudly complained to railroad officials over a delay of the peach train caused by several hot boxes at Kingston. Railroad spokesmen say hot boxes cannot be helped and promise fair treatment to any fruit men who suffered losses.
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Boston
Kingston
Buchanan DigS In October
New York august 14 recorder Smyth has sentenced Dr Buchanan the wife orsoner to be executed by electricity on week beginning Monday October
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New York
Smyth
Buchanan
Orsoner
Hoodlums Control City Point Streets on Saturday Nights
A Boston Post report paints City Point as overrun by hoodlums, especially Saturdays, with youths and men causing disturbances on streets and at the pier. Police and park officers seek to keep order as conductors and residents describe the nuisance and fear.
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South Boston
The
Post
City Point
Park Police
South
Boston
Mater
Neighorhood
Cambridge
Highth Street
Chambers Street
Cambridge Bridge
Harvard Square
SICK BABY SERVICE FUND REPORT AND DONOR LIST
Boston Post records show the sick baby service fund with one hundred dollars previously acknowledged and a total of four hundred seventy eight dollars eighty four cents. Doctor C D E Ball reports August calls and patient treatments with totals totaling six hundred fifteen cases to date. Mrs Nutter of Dorchester donated flowers distributed to children Saturday.
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Boston Post
Friend
Eaneaheeinke
Boone
Etaleéann
C. D. E. Ball
All Sorts of Quips From Various Publications
A collage of humorous quotes from Harper's Bazaar New York Herald Vogue Texas Siftings Washington Star and Godey's features witticisms about life travel religion marriage drinking and sleep talking. The snippets showcase old time social foibles and quips with names like Jack Brown Emily Watts Potts Winebin and Corker appearing in brief one liners.
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California
Jack Brown
Emily
Jack
Harper’s Bazar
Jayson
New York Herald
Condustor
Washington Star
Diggs
Godey’s
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New England
Mont Ee
Post Publishing Company
Orkage
Washington Street
Bow
Sirstdenoitbane Building
New
Eee Newsdealer
Newsboy
A. Grozier
Union Veterans
King Cotton
Charles Street
Salem
Horace Ingersoll
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mr. Ingersoll
Newport
Johnson
Royal British Artillery
Mullaly
Jinks
Horse Marines
Philip L. Hale
Dr. Hale
Boston Art Dool
John Boyle O’reilly
Charlestown
Bethlehem
N. H
Hugh O’brien
Madeline O’brien
Aix-les-Bains
Lawrence
St. Michael’s Chapel
Marblehead
Edward Collins, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
W. Wallace Waugh
Boston Home Journal
Massachusetts Hotel Association
New York State Association
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Working Boys’ Home
Daniel P. Toomey
Mr. Toomey
Volumce
Meguire
John Dever
Major Maguire
Ned Phelan
Rollins
Lynn & Boston Street Railroad
A. Kiss
Biddeford
Benjamin J. Sullivan
Steeseaeee
Beene
Minneapolis
Chicago Hotels
Dedham
Chase
State House
T. J. Lawlor
Fetc
W Bourke Cockran
Satolli
Legate
St. Patrick's
E Fiera
Mmen
Mpany
Coleman
Acacia
Metropolitan Company
Captain Coleman
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Messrs. Burnham and Savage
H. F. Dimock
Chatham
A. B. Coleman
Worcester
North Atlantic Company
Catalonia
Halifax
Shawmut
Highland Light
Cape Cod
Seth Low
Perth Amboy
Atlas
Joel Cook
Philadelphia
Senator Frye
Marsala
Gloucester
Frye
Hatsel A. Crosby
Geranium
South Yarmouth
Maine
Sick Baby Service
Jordan, Marsh
NEW Publications
International News Company
Cowles
NEW Studio
Dartmouth Street
ART School
Bertram L. Major
Joseph de Camp
Ross Turner
George Brewster
Ernest G. Goodhue
Mercy A. Bailey
Annie E. Riddell
M. Cowles
W. J. Kaula
Museum of Fine Arts
Willis
Wallace
Dingbat
Corker
Baltimore
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Globe
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Straits of Malacca
Pacific
Yokohama
Japan
Lancaster
John Irwin
W. R. Bridgman
Signor
Giovanni Savasta
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