Two Minute Trotter Lou Dillon Shatters Speed Barrier
The Readville showing of Lou Dillon marks a historic leap toward the two minute trot becoming reality, following a long line of pace setters from Flora Temple to Crescens. Mechanical aids and modern gear have accelerated progress, raising questions about future limits and the role of invention in harness racing.
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Lou Dillon
Readville
Mystic
Lady Suffolk
Hoboken
Flora Temple
Dexter
Goldsmith Maid
Jay-Eye- See
Nancy Hanks
Sund
Trotter
Alix
Galesburg
Abbot
Terre Haute
Crescens
Columbus
William H. Brewer
Department of Agriculture
Yale University
Zionist congress at Basle signals historic moment
The Basle Zionist congress draws large attendance and dignitaries as Dr. Theodore Herzl outlines plans that could create a Jewish homeland. The article notes Kishineff horrors and Jewish immigration, questions feasibility, and mentions possible supports from Russia and Britain offering East Africa as a site.
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Zionist Congress
Basle
Theodore Herzl
Kishineff
Europe
Dr. Herzl
Palestine
Poland
Jerusalem
Russia
Turkey
East Africa
Races Wind Plays Fateful Role in Americas Cup
The article weighs the potential impact of wind off Sandy Hook on today’s race between the defender and Reliance. It notes the defender’s strength in calm or light wind and Reliance’s superiority in real weather, yet hopes for favorable conditions and praises Sir Thomas as a gracious competitor.
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Sandy Hook
Weather Bureau
Thomas
Milk blues and yacht terms fill All Sorts a Chicago note
A satirical column attacks milk watered down in Chicago with a lawyer's quip that cows drink more water in rain. It mockingly lists a yacht glossary and recalls a married couple image from earlier days, ending with a wife finding a long-hidden letter.
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Chicago
Boyd
Milk Dealers’ Association
Mr. Boyd
Illinois
Pure Milk
In Boston Notes and Local Inquiries Seaside Reflections
The Observant Citizen reports on a Washington Street cigar dealer upset by yacht race crowds, a Swampscott gala for the Tedesco Country Club inauguration, and several locals returning from travels. It notes Dorchester High School’s embankment issue, plans by Frank Donnelly, and John McGrath’s whistling as he composes. Benny Munroe’s Southern roots and Yankee misperceptions are recounted, plus J Malcolm Forbes at Readville observing Lou Dillon’s trotting record.
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Washington Street
Dorchester High School
Centre Street
Malcolm Forbes
Readville
Lou Dillon
New York Report On Radium Experiment On Child
A New York report details an experiment using radium on an 11 year old. The article notes the radiological trial and the medical authorities involved, with concern over safety and consent.
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New York
What the Sphinx Says on Yacht Race Winds and Air
The Sphinx jokes that a yacht race needs less hot air and more wind to decide the winner. The quip frames sailing as a contest of practical conditions over bluster.
Cambridge mayor explains lower tax rate during vacation
Mayor John H H McNamee of Cambridge Massachusetts explains the tax cut after equalizing assessments. He says high property owners were over taxed due to injudicious assessments and that the rate dropped 1.40 dollars as valuations rose in certain areas while he and assessor Brooks kept pre election promises.
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Eastport
John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Mass
Robbinston
St. Croix
Woodbine House
McNamee
Brooks
Amos F Hobbs Dead in Wenham
Amos F Hobbs died at his brother Henry Hobbs's home on August 22. The funeral will be held Tuesday August 25 from Henry Hobbs's residence.
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Wenham
Amos F. Hobbs
Henry Hobbs
Reading Railway experiments cut costs with new locomotive run
Under President Baer the Reading railway began experiments to save transport costs. Locomotive 953, converted to the simple type, pulled a 6201 ton train from Reading yards to Abrams station with 77 steel cars of 100,000 pounds capacity. Previous trip hauled 75 cars at 6150 tons.
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Reading
Penn
Baer
Reading Railway
Reading Yards
Abrams Station
Italy Hopes for Male Heir in Royal Birth
Rome August 24 Queen Telena of Italy will not join the King on his trip to President Loubet. She plans to travel to a Mediterranean town with her husband where they spend holidays. The article notes their past history with royal births and the desire for a male heir.
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Ben
Henry
Rome
Italy
Telena
Loubet
France
Mediterranean
Victor Emanuel
Montenegro
Beatrice
Burton
Beatrice and Burton Rekindle Love On Stage Wedding
Beatrice Dillaway, now Mrs. Burton Leslie, reunited with her former lover after a dramatic stage romance. A violinist change sparks recognition on stage, leading to marriage as the company celebrates Mendelssohn’s wedding march and their union.
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Ninon
Mlle
Milo
Beatrice Dillaway
Burton
Mlle. Ninon
Burton Leslie
Beatrice
Mendelsohn
Mrs. Leslie
Sunday Post Sale Figures at Fall River
Four thousand Sunday Posts were sold at Fall River before 11 a m on August 23 showing strong weekend demand for the publication with early sales reporting.
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Fall River
Summer Homes of Well Known Bostonians at Brookfield N H
The summer home of the Hon John H Lee at Brookfield New Hampshire sits near Lake Marian rich in bass and pickerel. Lee spends much time angling and is an expert with food. This is his 11th summer in Brookfield where Boston politicians have enjoyed hospitality. The house appears handsome and commodious with inviting piazzas and flowers while the stable houses horses and carriages.
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Boston
Frank Spring
The
Board of Health
Bay View Cottage
Apple Island
John H. Lee
Brookfield
N. H
Lake Marian
Lee
Sanbornville
Mr. Lee
Boston Post Seeks Letters on Omit Obey From Marriage Service
The Boston Post awards a Double Gold Eagle to the writer of the best letter on whether the word obey should be omitted from the marriage service. Letters must be addressed to Editor Obey Discussion Boston Post and under 200 words. The top letters go to Mrs Mary A Livermore for final decision.
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The
Boston Post
Mary A. Livermore
George F. Chace
South Framingham
Mass
Debate Over Obey Word in Marriage Service Sparks Letters
Readers from Massachusetts and beyond weigh whether the term obey should stay in the marriage ceremony. Opinions defend obedience as natural or oppose it as outdated, with calls for mutual respect or for removing the word altogether.
Bancroft a poet praises Groton in Landmark verse
General Bancroft hides his poetic light and praises Groton in a descriptive verse from the Landmark. The piece extols the Nashua valley scenery Wachusett and Watatick hills and the rural landscape, with a sunset over meadows, birch canoes on a mystic stream, and a chapel tower perched above halls of schoolboys.
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Bancroft
Groton
Shawfieldmont
Wachusett
Watatick
Petersboros
Nashua
Sir Gilbert Carter to Wed Miss Gertrude Parker Today
Sir Gilbert Carter governor of the Bahamas and Miss Gertrude Parker of 501 Beacon Street are to marry today at noon at the Church of the Advent Brimmer Street with Rev Frank E Bissell officiating. The couple spent the day before their wedding in quiet gatherings hosted by Mrs Parker and Mrs Hartmann Kuhn.
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Gilbert Carter
Bahamas
Gertrude Parker
Beacon Street
Parker
Hartmann Kuhn
Commonwealth Avenue
Sir Gilbert
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Frank E. Bissell
Church Treasurer Arraigned in $21,000 Embezzlement Case
Henry T. Elby treasurer of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago is charged with embezzling 21000 dollars. He says he loaned the funds to a friend who lost it in speculation.
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Chicago
Ill
Henry T. Elby
The
Olivet Baptist Church
Colored
Elby
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Sam Jones
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Jennette Marshall
Middlesex Street
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