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Sunday Post
Post Publishing Company
Spoils System Debate Reflects Administrative Neutrality
Discussion centers on the spoils system and its nonpartisan duties, stressing that many government tasks should be performed identically regardless of which party governs. The text argues for administrative neutrality amid political change.
Boston Summer Heat Relief Measures Praised
A period of extreme heat in Boston tests residents but prompts praise for public baths and parks. The writer notes fewer heat prostrations and deaths than New York, attributing much relief to accessible outdoor facilities. Many residents freely seek cooling waters and shaded parks, underscoring its life-saving value.
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Boston
New York
Reliance Poised to Defend America's Cup Against Shamrock III
The Reliance remains the likely defender as Lipton's Shamrock III challenges for the America's Cup. Analysis shows the Reliance averaging faster times across measured legs, with margins over Constitution and Columbia estimated at several minutes on 30-mile courses. A 30-mile head-to-head in equal conditions suggests the Reliance about 4 to 9 minutes faster than rivals.
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Herreshoff
Reliance
Mr. Lipton
Shamrock
Bristol
New York Yacht Club
Constitution
Columbia
Civil Service Reform Cited in Postal Scandals Report
The Civil Service Commission report in Good Government argues that postal department scandals stemmed from non civil service appointments in rural free delivery. It states scandals arose where the civil service act was not applied and that full enforcement improves efficiency and curbs political influence.
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Postal Service
Civil Service Commission
Washington
National Civil Service Reform League
Good Government
The
Public Service
Civil Service Act
Wonderful Man Pope Leo XIII Shows Remarkable Resilience
Vatican reports say the ailing Pope Leo XIII, in his eighty‑seventh year, may recover from an acute illness though full restoration seems unlikely. Observers note his continued mental and physical vitality and routine duties, with vows of conscience and faith despite advanced age.
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Vatican
Leo XIII
Horace
Mazzoni
Leo
Cardinal Macchi
American Marksmen Win Palma Trophy at Fisley England
The American team defeats rivals from Europe Africa Australia and Canada to score 1570 of 1800 and reclaim the Palma trophy. The piece emphasizes a long American rifle tradition from Lexington to the West, asserting the trophy belongs in the United States.
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Fisley
England
America
Europe
South Africa
Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Great West
Thanks to Boston Press for Educational Week Coverage
A letter to the editor from A. E. Winship, chairman of the press committee, applauds the Boston Post for extensive space and skill in promoting and reporting a historic educational meeting. He extols the Post’s crisp summary and credits the press with broad benefits to schools nationwide.
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Boston Press
Association
Boston
A. E. Winship
engagements announced spanning Boston to Marshfield unions
The notice lists engagements for Miss Edith Wolcott Marshall of Boston to Mr. William Snow Thompson of Winchester Amherst class of 1896, Miss Clara Justina Gleason to Mr. Joseph N. Thomas of Marshfield, Miss Grace Natalie Widmer to Mr. Arthur Hayward Brown of Chicago and Amesbury, Miss Grace Le Fevre to Mr. Frederic Swain of Wakefield, Miss Florence Low of Roxbury to Mr. Fred P. Nelson of Dorchester, and Nettie Wright of Everett to Dr Frederick K. Chandler of Dorchester.
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Edith Wolcott Marshall
EB. C. Marshall
Boston
Radcliffe
William Snow Thompson
Winchester
Amherst
Clara Justina Gleason
F. M. Gleason
Joseph N. Thomas
Marshfield
Mass
Thomas
California
Jane C. Widmer
West Roxbury
Grace Natalie
Arthur Hayward Brown
Chicago
Amesbury
Brown
Dartmouth
Sigma Chi
Grace J. le Fevre
Frederic A. Swain
Wakefield
Florence Frances Low
Roxbury
Fred P. Nelson
Dorchester
Nettie M. Wright
Everett
Frederick Ke, Chandler
Post Letter Box to Thank You for Grandparents
A note from Nellie M Tillotson at 66 Franklin Street Allston Mass thanks for a kindness that reached her grandparents last week and brought pleasure to their family. She expresses gratitude and signs sincerely.
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Post
Nellie M. Tillotson
Franklin Street
Allston
Mass
Armenian editor shot by countryman dispute clarified
James D. Clements of 113 Dudley Street states the Armenian editor who was shot on July 7 had no office at Dudley Street Opera House. He emphasizes the Britassard Hayastan is printed at another location and the shooting occurred when the editor came to drop off copy and proofs.
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Dudley Street Opera House
Britassard Hayastan
Dudley Street
James D. Clements
John H. Cuddy Dies After Long Illness
John H. Cuddy, longtime Somerville park police member and Hose 2 fire department affiliate, died at his home 14 Church Street after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and several grown children.
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John H. Cuddy
Somerville
The
Park Police
Church Street
Cuddy
Hose 2
Fire Department
Iroquois Hotel anecdotes and Niagara Falls power talks
The writer recalls a pricey meal at the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo and notes the Euro pean plan while joking about portions and a finger bowl. He describes Niagara Falls as a growing city with a mix of resident and visiting populations and outlines early power developments at the Niagara Falls Power Company and allies.
General Bancroft and other city leaders in talks and tales
The piece recounts General Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway, his courteous but evasive responses to a drummer’s pitch for a surface car invention, and contrasts with Manager Sullivan of Massachusetts Electric and James F. Shaw of Boston Worcester. It also notes various anecdotes about a New England paper, editors, and a playful blunder involving a tailor’s bill.
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General Bancroft
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Sullivan
Massachusetts Electric Companies
Boston
Odor James F. Shaw
Boston & Worcester Line
Mr. Shaw
New England
New York
Power Sold On Low Cash Rates At Local Depot
Announcement describes electric power offered at low cash rates in variable quantities. Customers can obtain a few horsepower by bringing a bucket, with any salesmen incivility to be reported to management. Power is supplied locally and piped to distant points as needed. Electric cars shuttle overland between Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls
Forty Harvard Students Aid Kansas Wheat Harvest
A note describes forty Harvard students traveling west to assist Kansas farmers with the wheat harvest. An inserted quip on hunger explains time-zone differences between Boston and the West.
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Harvard
Kansas
Buffalo Power From Niagara Drives 26 Mile Ride
A fragment notes Buffalo connected by Niagara power over a 26 mile distance. Mentions Newton Newkirk and a brief aside about a French menu course and occasional lapses into the language. The text ends with a tease To be continued.
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Buffalo
Niagara
Newton Newkirk
Retreat of Tlascala Women in Battle Against Aztec Army
A small band of Tlascalan warriors retreats with five women from the Mexican campaign. Corrella endures a brutal battle as the Aztec army closes in, and only four women survive after grim fighting and hostile capture.
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Mexico
Tlascala
Cadiz
Corrella
Providence
St. James and Our Lady
Correlia
White Wash Silk Waist Skirts On Sale
Fine quality white skirts with 4 inch hems offered in multiple waist styles. Sizes include regular 108 with price 2.75, and waist finishes from tucked to lace trimmed. Slightly soiled stock reflects discounts from regular 3.50 to 5.00.
Heroic Escape From Temple of Blood
A captive woman secretly frees a man from underground prison cells in the death temple. She cuts through copper bars with a knife, lowers him to safety on a grass rope, and the pair flee by canoe into a moonless night along a glassy lake past Popocatapetl toward freedom.
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Death Temple
Popocatapetl
Prince of Wales to Inspect the Flagship Kearsarge
The Prince of Wales arrives in Portsmouth to inspect Rear Admiral Cotton's flagship Kearsarge the following day. Ambassador Choate and Secretaries White and Carter travel from London, joined by Admiral Hotham and other officials. Dinner honors the American squadron officers after arrival.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Prince of Wales
Cotton
Kearsarge
Choate
White and Carter
London
Charles F. Hotham
Admiralty House
Ambassador Choate
Admiral Hotham
Arnold Forster
Admiralty
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Niagara Falls Power Company
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