Grand Army urges 62 age pension for Civil War vets
The Grand Army of the Republic urges Congress to pension all Civil War veterans over 62 based on service and honorable discharge. It disputes current laws as fraudulent and costly, arguing Americans can afford welfare for veterans rather than pork-barrel spending by Congress.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Fts
Republic
San Francisco
Grand Army
G. BE. Cloppen
Northampton
Secrets of long life from Professor Goldwin Smith
The 80 year old professor cites a light school workload in childhood as a key to longevity. He argues modern children may be overworked at school, despite various diet and conduct theories. The piece notes his sympathy for world affairs and questions present educational pressures.
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Goldwin Smith
Professor Smith
Eton
Save the Forests in New England White Mountains Action
The piece urges forest preservation as people seek nature oversummer. It notes New Hampshire funds a 5000 survey, eight foresters cover 4,000,000 acres north of Lake Winnipesaukee, and Maine begins a systematic timber inventory to guide sustainable cuts. It calls for national reservations while supporting state efforts and cites Appalachian reserve ideas.
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New England
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Bureau of Forestry
Lake Winnipesaukee
Maine
Congress
Appalachian
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Ahkabama
The War Cloud in the East Averted by Turkish Concessions
The piece argues the Turkish government conceded reforms to satisfy Russia and avert immediate conflict. It warns true peace depends on fundamental changes in racial and religious tensions, predicts eventual Turkish exit from Europe, and suggests Russia will wield the decisive influence in eastern Europe, foreseeing future pressure to enforce change.
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Europe
Russia
Turkish
The Cup Racers Show American Edge In Light Winds
The drifting match of Thursday favors the defender Shamrock III with light winds, proving the American boat’s superiority under such conditions. London observers acknowledge the failure of Shamrock III in calm as proof of the American machine’s edge, though future breeze could alter the outcome. The cup remains with the Americans under current conditions.
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Fife
Sandy Hook
London
Noted Boston Socials Showcase Theatre Stars Abroad
The Observant Citizen recounts Charles Mackay rehearsing in New York as Messala in Ben Hur, with Castle Square friends sending a Roman girdle and Lou Seeley signing with Hackett for next season. It also notes Dr Lorimer’s London call, Kellogg’s move to become Britannica editor, and various Boston society quick takes from vacations and local outings.
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Charles Mackay
Castle Square Theatre
New York
Messala
Castle Square
Lou Seeley
James K. Hackett
Warren F. Kellogg
The
Post
England
Saxonia
Kellogg
London Times
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk in The Fair Patriot
A verse sketch contrasts a patriotic young woman loving the Stars and Stripes with satirical notes about British policy. It ends with a twist where she becomes a duchess and sings God Save the King, while noting circulations of The Sunday Post and the Bingville Bugle and urging readers to read the Bugle in tomorrow's Sunday Post.
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Day Post
Sunday Post
Oldest Boston Fireman Quits After 46 Years Service
Erastus E. Jeffrey aged 69, the oldest firefighter by years and service, retires to a pension after a 46 year career. Born in 1834 in Peabody, he began in 1857, served at Engine 25 Fort Hill Square, Engine 8, Engine 34 in Brighton, and Engine 41 Allston. He helped fight major blazes including the recent South Boston fire and is praised for leadership, now living with his wife and three children at 126 Franklin Street, Allston.
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Erastus E. Jeffrey
Fire Department
Engineer Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Boston
Peabody
Mass
Fort Hill Square
Brighton
Allston
Elisha Smith
Bird
Camrell
Greene
Webber
Cheswell
Franklin Street
Detectives Hot on Trail of Allen the Embezzler
Telegrams from police headquarters report widespread tips about Allen with cities from Liverpool to Provincetown sending clues. Messages claim sightings in Montreal and Lake Champlain, arrests of false Allen look alikes, and even Grover Cleveland mistaken for Allen. Track leads vary, including a stage show title and Sunday school suspects.
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Allein
Allen
Liverpool
San Francisco
Montreal
Burlington
Lake Champlain
Plattsburg
N. Y
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Richmond
Omaha
ST. Paul
Dawson City
Salt Lake City
Toronto
Provincetown
Brown and Malis share a quiet day near the shore
On a hazy fall day Brown endures his memories of a waterloo ten years past while helping Malis shell peas. He contemplates a future away from New York society as his mother and sister visit. A sprig of golden rod concludes a tender exchange about love and peace.
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Malis
Washington
Jones
Mr. Brown
Lake
Mrs. Hunt
Lizzie
Emma
Jake
Teave
John
Mother
Alice
New York
Times
Golf Ball Death Claims 14-Year-Old Bertha Herman
Bertha Herman, 14, died in a Philadelphia hospital after being struck on the head by a golf ball and remaining unconscious since last Tuesday. The incident occurred amid local curiosity as investigators review the fatal accident.
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Philadelphia
Bertha Herman
Summer Home Of John M Ward At Marblehead
John M Ward, prominent Boston lumber merchant, owns a charming summer residence at Marblehead. The colonial style house sits on Lighthouse Point overlooking the water, with a fine conservatory and nearby croquet and tennis grounds, making it an ideal summer retreat for the Ward family.
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John M. Ward
Marblehead
Lighthouse Point
Boston
Marblehead Neck
Ready for Bob's Visit
The expected arrival of Lord Roberts of Kandahar stirs local talk especially among Irish groups who claim a kinship with the bold veteran. A Mayflower sailing confirmation may come today and a meeting of leaders will be called to plan a reception. Roberts, not in great health, may stay briefly before visiting Washington, West Point, and Annapolis.
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Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Hedges
Edward
William
London
Washington
West Point
Annapolis
Admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts Courts
Judge Lathrop administered the oath yesterday to 135 of 174 candidates who passed the bar examination and were admitted to practice in Massachusetts courts. Among those admitted were Deputy Sheriff J. G. Fennessey, Miss Lillian B. Moulton, Miss Marion E. Dunbar and Miss Ethel Twycross.
Chelsea Hebrews Form A Political Club
The Hebrews of Chelsea have formed the Independent Citizens' Club to participate in the upcoming campaign. About 10,000 Hebrews reside in Chelsea with 1000 names on voting lists. HQ at 126 Arlington street with nightly meetings. Officers include President Max Waldo Cohen, Vice-president Morris Goldblatt, Secretary Joseph Levenson, Treasurer Abraham Cohen.
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Hebrews of
Chelsea
Independent Citizens’ Club
Arlington Street
Max Waldo Cohen
Morris Goldblatt
Joseph Levenson
Abraham Cohen
M. C. Rogers
A. L. Baraban
Philip Schnitman
W. B. Marell
Louis Marget
David Rubinivitz
Isaac Watchmaker
Lorimer declines London call sails to Boston
Rev Dr George C Lorimer sailed from Liverpool to Boston aboard the New England today after refusing all overtures to accept a church call in London. He made no comment on the decision.
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Dr. Lorimer
Boston
London
England
Liverpool
George C. Lorimer
New England
General Miles to Attend New Hampshire Veterans Reunion
Colonel Henry C. Kent reports a telegram from General Miles stating he will leave San Francisco for the East and attend the veterans reunion in The Weirs, New Hampshire, next week.
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The
Weirs
N. H
Henry C. Kent
New Hampshire Veterans’ Association
Miles
San Francisco
East
Veterans
Doogues Common Crops Estimate Reveals 40 Tons
Superintendent Doogue estimates about 40 tons of crops on the Common consisting of oats millet and rug in roughly equal parts. The harvest will be used as city feed.
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Doogue
Obey in Marriage Service Debate Sparks Reader Letters
Thousands of readers weigh in on whether the word Obey should be kept in the marriage ceremony. A prize of a double gold eagle will be awarded for the best letters from each side of the discussion.
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The
Boston Post
Mary A. Livermore
Should Obey Be Omitted From the Marriage Service
Letters debate whether the word obey belongs in the Episcopal marriage rite. Elizabeth S. Webster argues it degrades women. Margaret R. Purcell, Mary A. Ballou, Flora Friedman, G. Be. Cloppen advocate keeping obey as a rightful, binding duty in the vow. readers urged to submit concise, pointed letters to Editor Obey Discussion.
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Margaret R. Purcell
Dartmouth Street
Flora Friedman
Arlington Street
Chelsea
Mary A. Ballou
Chester, Vt
Not Complete Without Obedience
A reader notes that happy marriages rely on obedience, especially by wives, and laments role reversal where husbands obey wives. The letter suggests marriage should reward virtue with happiness and a “paradise” for the virtuous, signed by MAY E. DAVIDSON of 69 Broadway Chelsea.
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May E. Davidson
Broadway
Chelsea
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