Salisbury Death Reflects on Britain’s Victorian Era Leader
The obituary notes Lord Salisbury’s 50 years in British politics and 14 years as prime minister. It contrasts him with Disraeli and Gladstone, calls him a notable Victorian figure, and mentions his role in the Berlin treaty. It also discusses royal relations, health decline, and a quiet political transition as the empire moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Disraeli
Gladstone
Berlin
England
Beaconsfield
Edward VII
Victoria
Salisbury
Windsor
Reliance Beats Shamrock III in First Cup Race Showing
The Reliance proves superior to Shamrock III in windward and reaching, with tests to follow in tomorrow's triangular race. American seamanship and vessel design are credited for the predicted cup retention as British rivals struggle to regain the trophy.
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America
Sandy Hook
Mr. Lipton
Barr
US Believes Panama Route Still Best for Canal
The United States debates the Panama versus Nicaragua canal plan after Colombia’s Senate rejection. Diplomatic efforts aim to preserve the Panama route while safeguarding Colombian sovereignty. President Roosevelt urged patience, suggesting no rush to Nicaragua and hoping for a face-saving Colombia settlement.
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Colombia
Senate
Herran
Washington
State Department
Colombian Congress
Maraquin
Panama
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Nicaragua
Persian cat customs hold up famed singer Miss Zabelle
Observant Citizen notes Flora Zabelle’s light blue Persian cat arrives from England but is blocked by duty. The ship’s butcher feeds and cares for the pet while Miss Zabelle awaits release. The column also touches subway unrest on Court street and local diversions including Edgar Davenport’s vacation and naval maneuvers.
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Flora Zabelle
Miss Zabelle
England
Poems You Ought to Forget and The Gruesome Grub
A humorous column presents verse about a gruesome grub living under a rain tub then stung by a fangless snail. It follows with a letters page on kissing etiquette, light Q&A, and playful musings on cantaloupes and market quirks in Boston.
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Boston
Sal Skinner
Roxbury
Mass
Colorado
East
Rocky Ford
Should Obey Be Omitted From Marriage Service Debate
Letters to the Boston Post argue pro and con on omitting the word obey from the marriage service. Contributors from Portsmouth New Hampshire Somerville Clinton Dorchester Cambridgeport and Vermont present views on love honor and obedience and its meaning in 19th or early 20th century marriage norms.
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The
Boston Post
Mary A. Livermore
Juanita Barrett
Portsmouth
N. H
Mary T. Dillon
Adrian Street
Somerville
M. J. O'Malley
Woodlawn Street
Clinton
F. M. Richardson
Dorchester
Mass
M. E. Reavis
Gordon Place
Cambridgeport
Courteous Rebuff Over Miles Treatment Sparks GOP Critique
The Grand Army of the Republic voices restrained yet pointed displeasure with the Roosevelt administration over its handling of Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles. The rebuke reflects strong political tension and calls for accountability from military veterans in a formal, diplomatic tone.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt
Washington
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Schofield
War Department
Schley-Sampson
Grand Army
Root
Miles
San Juan
Grand Army of the Republic
Nelson A. Miles
Humbert Case Ends In Solitary Confinement
In Paris the Humbert trial concludes with a stern verdict. The case, described as a vast imposture, led to millions loaned from gullible bankers and political allies. Mme Humbert and associates receive years in solitary confinement for their fraud.
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Paris
Haute Politique
Mme. Humbert
Crawfords
M. Regnier
Eugenie
Bismarck
Bazaine
Engagements Announced in Northeast Local Notices
Miss Alice Katherine Gilman of Melrose to Lieutenant Harold D Hinckley of the revenue service Miss Evelyn Calkins of Brookline to George Francis Brown Jr of Chicago Miss Annie Louise Bliss of New York to Charles Warren of Boston Miss Edith Moulton and Dr Harry Tucker both of Winthrop Miss Mary Stockton and William Amory 2d of Boston Miss Susan Sturgis to George Clymer of Washington
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Alice Katherine Gilman
Melrose
Harold D. Hinckley
Revenue Service
Evelyn Calkins
Brookline
George Francis Brown, Jr
Chicago
Annie Louise Bliss
New York
Charles Warren
Boston
Edith Moulton
Harry Tucker
Winthrop
Mary Stockton
William Amory
Susan Sturgis
George Clymer
Washington
Editor please correct Post article on my work
Anna Goodyear protests a Post article about her work. She states the national homes bill was written by Representative E R Ridgely who introduced it and denies opposing Judge Emmons. She describes the plan as providing transportation and life necessities first and future labor cost repayment. The collection boxes are cast iron.
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National Homes
E. R. Ridgely
Town Uses Corncobs for Street Paving
This item notes corncobs are being used for paving streets in Town towns. Dialogues between Layaround Lucas and Tired Timothy reveal a humorous exchange about money and small change with no payoff.
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Lucas
Timothy
Meteorite Falls in Mendon Michigan Digging in Progress
Mendon Michigan reports a large meteorite fall near a farmer’s land. The landowner is attempting to dig out the object as local observers note the rare celestial event.
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Mendon, Mich
River Gorge Flood Alarm Amid Narrow Rapids
Section Boss John Hawkins emerged from the woods near the Rapid River and signaled a whistle before seeing the turbulent flood. The river narrowed and plunged through a deep gorge near the southern shore as he cried out in alarm.
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John Hawkins
Rapid River
Summer Homes of Well Known Bostonians
Henry D. Yerxa of Cambridge calls his Marblehead Neck cottage Summer Homes of Well Known Bostonians. The Queen Anne residence sits on a high point with a broad veranda and colonial pillars. Rugged rocks frame sweeping drives and emerald lawns.
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Bridge Cottage
Henry D. Yerxa
Cambridge
Marblehead Neck
Yerxa
H. D. Yerxa
Hero across a raging river saves the train
John Hawkins braved a flood swollen river and a collapsing dam to signal the Oberville express No 40 past Devil's Ledge. He crossed in a perilous sprint despite wounds and exhaustion, collapsing into Conductor Morgan's arms as the train thundered by.
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Oberville Express
John
John Hawkins
No. 40
Bessie
Curtis
Ben
Devil's Ledge
Morgan
Water pumps start at Ithaca Fulton plant
Turbine pumps delivering water to the Fulton plant in Ithaca were set in motion today. Citizens and Cornell University students are assured of an abundant supply of pure and wholesome water for the future.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Fulton
Ithaca Water Company
Cornell University
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