International duel leaves slim satisfaction for Orleans and Turin
The wound duel between Prince Henri of Orleans and the Count of Turin ends with both unhurt and relief that honor is satisfied. The piece argues the outcome is insufficient to judge divine will and recalls historic battles where death was required for legitimacy, noting global unease at this modern spare verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri
Orleans
Turin
God
David
Goliath
Philistia
Israel
Horatii
Curiatti
Macaulay
Congressmen accused over Section 22 tariff sacrifice
The author attacks Dingley and Aldrich for approving Section 22 of the tariff bill, arguing they sacrificed New England commerce to sectional interests. They accuse Republican leaders of ignorance or indifference and blame them for hidden deals favoring rival regions and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingley
Aldrich
New England
Congress
Jones
Nevada
Beef Trust
Ohio
Montana
Michigan
Prosperity and Wages Debate on Labor Share
The piece argues that prosperity and rising prices do not yet guarantee higher wages. It cites a Pennsylvania mill promising raises as uncertain, notes wage cuts at Bridgeport corset factory, and asserts tariffs do not raise wages while labor must push for a fairer share amid rising profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bridgeport
Conn
A Cup for Canada Seawanhaka Trophy Result Decided
The promised Saturday race on Lake St Louis failed to produce a winner as the Canadian defender convincingly beat the American challenger in each subsequent trial. The Seawanhaka cup remains with Canada to honor a port and avoid a disappointing race outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake St. Louis
Momo
International yachting trophies and American progress
The passage argues that maritime skill and pleasure craft are more accessible than the inflated contests for the historic international yachting trophy. It suggests it is beneficial for some trophies to stay outside the United States to spur innovation in yacht building rather than concentrating all trophies domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sents
End of Massachusetts Benefit Life Shocks Public Trust
The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association collapses under new management as Insurance Commissioner George S Merrill and the Ironclad ring face scrutiny. The scandal lingers beyond the company, with accountability looming for old and current leaders and the harmed policy holders awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
George 8. Merrill
Massachusetts
Georges. Merrill
Ironclad Ring
Various Boston Notes Hint at Local Life and Scandals
A列 Around town notes report on W D Lombard of the American Fire Proof Co in distress over name use after a suicide in Station No 2. The column covers theater scams, Archibald Gunter on bicycles, artist Jean Paul Selinger, Postmaster Henry A Thomas, W J La Pointe, Governor Wolcott sailing, nickle in the slot X ray device, a young woman at Castle Square, Tom Reed sighting, Crescent Beach bathhouse demand, a joke about fewer legislators, and gas explosion inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Lombard
American Fire Proof Company
Nuisance Lights Spark Suit Against Steamboat Owners
Residents along the Hudson River protest bright electric lights on excursion steamers. They say light flashes against house windows degrade quiet and property owners plan to sue to force removal of the illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Little Boy Love bows at Pall Mall in a royal irony
Conan Doyle narrates a verse where Little Boy Love shoots a stray arrow during a sober Pall Mall club scene harming a veteran and triggering a comical royal scandal. The King seeks a match while Love debates duty and desire, ending with vows and teases amid public fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Pall Mall
A. Conan Doyle
Wealth, danger, and a seaside rescue romance
In August at a fashionable seaside hotel Ned Lawton, a wealthy secretary, loves Violet Cameron. When Violet is swept to sea Ned braves danger to save her, earning a $10,000 reward. The rescue leads to Ned’s independence and a marriage proposal days later.
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Pampurama
Ned Lawton
Violet Cameron
John Wentworth
Ned
Great Hotel
Violet
Eighty Dollars for the Post's Sick Babies
Russell Stone announces an eighty dollar contribution for the Post's sick babies. The note emphasizes charitable support and urges further assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
POST
Combinations of Black and White Hats Popular in Summer
The article highlights black and white millinery becoming popular this summer with white chip hats swathed in mousseline de sole and accented by wings. It notes bold brims, pink roses, green leaves, and yellow asters on black straw and felt hats, plus suggested hairstyles and the latest fashion.
Lawrence likely to run for Congress after Wright death
State Senator George P. Lawrence, former Massachusetts Senate president, is considered the probable successor to the late Congressman Wright. He may withdraw from the senatorial race to announce a bid for Congress. Dana Malone, abroad, competes in Franklin County as strongly as Lawrence in Berkshire. If Lawrence leaves the Senate, Republicans may nominate Representative Post of Lenox to fill his seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Lawrence
Massachusetts Senate
Wright
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Lawrence
Congress
Dana Malone
Franklin County
Lawrence ‘Ie
Berkshire
Representative Post of
Lenox
State Senate
Breakfast and Dinner Menu from Thomas Howley
Daily table hints list breakfast items fruit wheat germ meal broiled chickens river brewed potatoes muffins dinner boiled mutton caper sauce new potatoes string beans salad toasted crackers cheese blueberry fritters coffee with cream supper cold sliced mutton tomato salad bread and butter biren and cake blueberry fritters with milk batter preparation and frying method described by Thomas Howley Highland agents and avenue Bomerville
Notable Society Notes On Explorers Artists And Obituary
Marquis De Quincey the French sportsman with one leg travels to West Africa to hunt big game. Mary French Sheldon, native of this country, elected to the English Royal Geographical Society as the only woman to hold the honor. Also sailing plans for Majestic include Commander and Mrs Booth Tucker. Camden judge Justice James M. Cassady dies, a long time Mason knowing many Methodist ministers. Lucie Faure, daughter of the French president, is devoutly religious. American artist William Lamb Picknell dies in France at 44 after studies with Inness. some works owned in Philadelphia. The Stanton Monument Association of Steubenville is incorporated to erect a memorial to war secretary Edwin Stanton.
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Marquis de Quincey
West Africa
Footah Jalu
Niger
Mary French Sheldon
English
Royal Geographical Society
William Lamb Picknell
France
Paris
Italy
George Inness
Boston
Philadelphia
Stanton Monument Association of
Steubenville
Steubenville, O
Edwin Mr. Stahton
Dod
Roger Ify
Community Officials Held Informal Meeting Minutes
Local leaders including Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy met with West Somerville figures and E. P. Chase to discuss community affairs. The gathering referenced Annisquam and noted costs or fundraising elements, with figures around 1.00 and 80.71 cited in attendance records.
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Wolcott
Quincy
Nana, Maidei
W.C.A Veni
West Somerville
E. P. Chase
Albert Voossesse Cernessen Aay
Hugh B. Bre
Crescent Beach Concert For the Poor Fund
On Thursday evening this week a concert will be held in G. A. R. Hall Beach street Crescent Beach to aid the fund. The young ladies have contributed from their own funds and are prompted by the needs of the poor and needy.
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Beachmont
Post Sick Baby Fund
G. A. R. Hall
Beach Street
Crescent Beach
Concert Tickets for Beachmont Ladies urged by Daniels
E A Grosier Esq informs the committee of young ladies at Beachmont they may draw on us for tickets and programmes for their benefit concert aiding the Post’s sick baby fund. Daniels Printing Company Boston extends support and gratitude for humane efforts to help needy children.
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Sick Baby Fund
James Mellen
Annisquam
Foster Dames
Damon
Gertrude Whittemore
Mary
Foster Damon
Dan Elinor
Betty Sharp
Lucile Mellen
Russell Stone
James Mellen Cunningham
Sarah Teele
James Hutchings Cunningham
M. L. Cunninghan
Mass
E. A. Grosier
Lear
Beachmont
The
Post
Oats A. Daniels
Daniels Printing Company
Essex Street
Boston
Doctors of the Post
Walker Rintels Drug Company
Boylston Street
Church Street
Free Doctors' Corps Aids Sick Babies in Tenements
The Post reports a third season of the sick baby fund aiding tenement districts since July 19. Five doctors and four nurses treat about 350 calls daily, with over 500 children on the physicians list. Dr. D. E. Ball leads the effort. funds cover food and basic needs as cases rise.
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Post
Charlestown
The
D. E. Ball
the Post
Beston
Beachmont
Charity Concert Plans Aid for Crescent Beach Tenements
Community groups organize a summer concert to raise funds for relief in Crescent Beach and Beachmont. Doctors and nurses report a busy day treating 54 sick children and assisting 97 calls across South Boston, South End, East Boston, Charlestown, and Cambridge.
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Crescent Beach
Beachmont
South
Boston
South End
Charlestown
Cambridge
Hunger and illness strike in South Boston home
In a South Boston house, a doctor discovers a family’s dire hunger and sickness as poverty and unemployment corrode hope. With a pantry empty and children crying for bread, the outlook grows dark while disease looms and relief seems distant. The doctor’s takeaway focuses on the broader social crisis behind the child’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Boston
Sick Baby Fund Donation Note From West Somerville
A brief message from West Somerville includes an enclosed one dollar donation for a sick baby fund directed by a sender signing Sir and FRIEND. The note references WW and C S initials.
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Sir—Inclosed
West Somerville
Inclosed
Ww. c. S
Imports At Boston See Higher Week Revenue
The week ending last Saturday yielded imports revenue of $70 455.05 at the port of Boston, down from $173 838.48 the same week a year earlier. Year to date duties total $8 612 182.10, up from $6 654 219.63 in 1896. Import values last week reached $417 636, while exports were $1 796 384 and prior year figures were $713 27 and $1 629 011 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West Street fare dispute sparks reader letter
A Post editor quotes a reader condemning West Street railway fare differences. The writer argues the Frankopan and i line should offer equal 5 cent and 8 cent fares to Crofton Beacons, East Beacon and related streets, insisting the policy favors certain routes and neglects others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Post
West Street Railway
Ios Oeington Te Frankpana
West Somerville
Rendon Hills
Hampshire
Beacon Streets
Ener Street
Ealy
Broadway Street
Western Avenue
Mit
Disperse the Crowds at East Boston Ferry
Fragmentary report describes police clearing crowds in East Boston near the ferry area. Text hints at Italians in the crowd and a directive to continue toward the street as officers enforce order.
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Boston
Pe Street
Fragmentary Notice From Buffalo Rail Fare Question
The readable text hints at a Buffalo area transport or fare issue with a rate or one fare being discussed. The fragmentary items obscure names dates and exact action but point to a transportation rate debate or policy consideration in Buffalo.
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Meiics
Canada
New York
Archibald Clavering Gunter
Narragansett Pier
Jean Paul Selinger
Crawford’s Notch
Mr. Selinger
Henry A. Thomas
Federal Building
Young’s
W. J. la Pointe
Mr. la Pointe
Castle Square Theatre
Columbia
Tom” Reed
Young’s Hotel
State Street
Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Endresy
Gail Borden
EAGLE
Newvonn Convinsen Mux Co
Anton Love
Jane
Nellie C. Snow
Waverly Avenue
Hewton
Mary Damon
Dan Sharp
Elinor Sharp
Lueile Mellen
Jas, M. Cunningham
Jas, H. Cunningham
Senator Lawrence
NSA
Liverpool
White Star Line
Majestic
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
James M. Cassady
Camden
New Jersey
Lucie Faure
la Haine
Moisellers
May Hanley
Mabel Boyle
Belle Mellon
May Sutton
Dora Hillson
Maude Good
Messrs
Leslie Brooks
Charles Eggleston
Francis J
PITT
Andree
Christiania
Hammerfest
Norway
Herr Andree
Alken
North Cape
Seven Islands
Lapland
Aftonbladet
Stockholm
Cong
North Adams
Ashley B. Wright
Summer Street
George W. Brown
Methodist Church
William Foster
Amsterdam
N. Y
Hinsdale
Charles C
J. Henry
William F. Wright
Charles Wright
Pittsfield
John A. Rice
Alfred Johnson
Troy
Bryan
Columbus
William Jennings Bryan
Springfield
Arkansas
H. F. Bartine
Charles A. Towle
Republican Silver Forces
John R. Sovereign
Chapman
Bushnell
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