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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
13
In Terre Haute on August 26 Eugene V. Debs accepted the Socialist presidential nomination by notifying newspapers they were free to print his acceptance address, which he had prepared in printed form.
A political polemic argues that only the Socialist party supports workers owning tools and wealth, condemns capitalism as doomed, and warns that ballots for capitalist parties sustain wage slavery while the Socialist party aims to abolish the system. It frames the Socialist movement as the intelligent, conscience driven alternative.
The writer chides a sweetheart for laziness and spending money on “lily white hands.” He warns of consequences if the husband dies and criticizes selfishness and pride, urging her to learn and change before later regret. Peter Piper signs the missive.
A reader signs as A FORMER TYPIST criticizing Typist for arguing no one is to order her about by someone “no better than she.” The letter rejects gum chewing as poor taste in public, urges practicality in employment and warnings against setting a high manual standard.
A 23-year-old married woman writes about her life working with her lawyer husband, handling office tasks and housekeeping, praising their shared devotion and urging the recipient to reconsider her own choices before risking her marriage. The letter closes with the sign-off JACK'S HELPMATE.
A 19 year old girl writes to the Sewing Circle seeking space to share her life. She notes early work since 17, her father’s death, and a shift from frequent dances to staying home. She describes becoming high strung at 15 and now spends many evenings out.
Naomi advises a reader to attend church entertainment over other outings and urges a sweetheart to refrain from taking other girls to amusements. She questions the selfishness of the recipient's sister and suggests abandoning dancing to preserve her relationship and happiness.
A 20 year old girl writes that her mother forbids dating a man older than her and she asks for sisterly advice to persuade her parents to accept the relationship. She notes the man visits at home and feels it hurts their courtship.
A woman from Boston recounts abandoning city life to marry a Maine farmer. She describes modest pay, four children, a close-knit rural community, and daily routines of sewing, farming, and family prayers. She advocates country living despite initial city loyalties. She signs No City For Mine and hints more letters in Sundays Post.
In Minneapolis on August 26 two physicians will operate to relieve brain pressure on John Howard a 21 year old self confessed burglar to reform him into an honest citizen. Howard has a reform school record and claimed he could not help stealing before. County Attorney James Robertson advised parole into medical care.
Philadelphia August 26 J H Bensen of this city says he has perfected an apparatus that makes milk absolutely free of bacteria and so sterile it can be kept indefinitely Physicians affirm his claims and he plans further tests and demonstrations
Debs accepts the Socialist party presidential nomination with a plain ceremony and plans a speech in Fergus Falls Minnesota. He argues the party represents workers against capitalists, calls for ending wage slavery, and frames socialism as a global, militant movement.
Frederick V. Bowers, a New Jersey summer resident and actor, announced plans to start a butterfly farm. He aims to supply fashionable society women in New York with lepidoptera for conservatories, drawing on his experience in raising moths from fur coats.
Herbert L. Bridgman announced a telegram from Henry G. Bryant of the Philadelphia Geographical Society detailing Bryant's Labrador reconnaissance. The party mapped 141 miles from sea to source, reported strong topographic results, and noted difficulties with portages and an injured canoeist. Russell W. Porter assisted as topographer.
In Kearney New Jersey on August 26, Gyp, a bull pup owned by James McCormick and his wife, attacked their two year old neighbor infant Robert Hamilton after the child entered their apartment. Mrs. McCormick, unable to free the baby, called for help and neighbors restrained the dog until he released his hold.
In Nashville on August 26 a 70 year old man was hanged for the murder of neighbor planter J. Miller of McMinn county. The State's victim was George Rose who had been recently convicted. One of Rose's sons is imprisoned for murder and had vowed to “even up things” after serving a 15 year sentence.
Charles Edress aged 62 was shot and killed himself after being cornered by a posse near Galena Illinois. Edress who had recently arrived from Canada was said to be prowling at night with a shotgun. After being driven from a corn field he fired several shots at the posse before taking his own life. He possessed two revolvers a double barrel shotgun $500 and two return railroad tickets to Canada.
Black Prince the seven foot black snake kept by Charles Ballard the Merrywood recluse in Lenox for 15 years was killed by a shop worker during repairs for new owner Miss Heloise Meyer sister of Secretary of the Navy.
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