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Sunday Post
Post Publishing Company
New York
Boston Post
B. A. Grozier
Public Health Warns On Toy Pistols After Fourth of July Deaths
The piece notes increasing tetanus deaths from toy pistol wounds after the Fourth, stresses delays before symptoms appear, and urges prohibition of toy pistols by ordinance to save youths in 1904. It highlights the severe, often fatal nature of tetanus and calls for action to prevent further injuries.
Retaliatory pure food laws threaten food trade with Germany
The piece argues that the new pure food law will enforce inspections to effectively exclude German products, raising prices and harming the public. It warns the policy is a costly food war option and condemns retaliatory tariffs as foolish crimes against humanity while noting Germany’s own protection measures.
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Germany
United States
Miles Gallops 90 Miles In 9 Hours From Fort Sill To Reno
A sturdy veteran Lieutenant-General Miles rode 90 miles in 9 hours 10 minutes from Fort Sill to Fort Reno as part of official duty. The feat is praised as athletic and manly but not an exhibition. The piece notes his impending retirement and questions who will replace such strong material.
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Miles
Fort Sill
Fort Reno
General Miles
Indian Territory
Country Club
Centaur
Curse of the Tropics described in court martial report
Surgeon Hesler examined the physical condition of officers stationed in Guam and the Philippines. The inquiry occurred in Washington as part of a defense for a paymaster facing disciplinary action.
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Hesler
Guam
Philippines
Washington
Acclimatization and its toll in tropical campaigns
The testimony argues white workers suffer mental physical and moral collapse after extended service in temperate to tropical zones. It cites official reports and parallels English India, noting no true acclimatization and linking tropical toil to troop mortality insanity and loss of youth in the Philippines effort. The piece ends with a question on whether the work justifies the cost.
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England
Philippines
Put on the Brakes: Judge Safford Enforces Speed Laws
In Salem, Judge Safford imposes warnings and modest fines to curb speeding on public highways. The case draws summer resident support and a Boston counsel appeal, but the editorial urges acceptance of law and restraint, urging motorists to slow and comply.
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Safford
Salem
North Shore
Nathan Matthewson
Boston
Massachusetts
June Building Permits Activity at City Hall Drops
June demand for building permits showed higher activity than earlier months but lagged behind the prior year. Brick and stone permits fell from 40 to 27, wooden permits rose from 42 to 69, with the first half of the year showing a overall decline in brick or stone and a notable drop in brick or stone construction by about sixty percent.
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Scinodaoncnest de
Aaron Burr Legion Formed to Clear Name in Newark
The Aaron Burr Legion met at the Continental Hotel in Newark to promote clearing Burr’s name. President Charles Felton Pidgin of Boston reported telegrams and letters of support, and the group discussed a possible monument in Newark where Burr was born, though the project remains in the distant future.
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Newark
N. J
Aaron Burr Legion
Aaron Burr
Continental
Charles Felton Pidgin
Boston
Legion
Burr
Pidgin
New Jersey Takes Control of Interstate Trust Co in Jersey City
New Jersey banking commissioners seized the property and business of Interstate Trust Company in Jersey City. State bank examiner L R Vroden burgh of New Jersey posted the notice on the door announcing the action.
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New Jersey
Interstate Trust Company
New York
L. R. Vrodenburgh
State Bank Examiner of
Jersey City
Commissioners of Banking and Insurance of
Obliterating Color Line in Fashionable Newport
Newport July 15. Society in Newport has moved to ignore racial barriers after the Booker T. Washington White House episode. Wealthy colored individuals now ride in Bellevue avenue carriages, aided by Dr. Wheatland's consultation following the Gordon McKay case.
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Newport
R. L
Booker T. Washington
White House
Bellevue Avenue
William T. Bull
Thomas F. Kenefick
New York
George Wheatland
Gordon McKay
McKay
George W. Weld
Boston
Wheatland
St Louis Exposition figures meet to secure New England exhibits
John R. Kendrick superintendent of textiles and acting commissioner-general of manufactures for the St. Louis Exposition met yesterday with ex State Senator Wilson H. Fairbanks and Massachusetts board of governors Secretary James M. Perkins at 6 Beacon Street to seek united action for securing top exhibits from Massachusetts. Kendrick will base the exposition headquarters at the State Board rooms and stay in New England for some time.
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John R. Kendrick
Department of Manufactures
Kendrick
Wilson H. Fairbanks
James M. Perkins
Massachusetts Board of Governors
Beacon Street
State Board
New England
Humane Society Directors Report Animal Investigations
At a joint monthly meeting of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals vice president Hill reported 2015 animals examined since June. Seizures affected 126 work animals and 125 horses and other animals were killed. One thousand horse hats were distributed.
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American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Hill
Niagara Falls Tour Report by Newton Newkirk
Newton Newkirk describes a Niagara Falls visit via park carriage visiting Goat Island Luna Island and Terrapin Point. He details the Cave of the Winds tower views from Prospect Park and Porter's Bluff with humorous asides and a footnote about Porter bluffing in poker and the origin of Porter's Bluff.
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Niagara Falls
Bath Island
Lath Island
Goat Island
Prospect Point
Luna Island
Luna Falls
Steadman
Central Falls
Mother
Porter’s Bluff
Horseshoe
Porter's Bluff
Terrapin Point
Horseshoe Falls
Prospect Park
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Newton Newkirk
Porter
N. N
Back Bay Police Autoists Watch for Fast-Driving Chauffeurs
The Back Bay automobile police patrol, Hyde and Melvin of Division 16, operate with a civilian chauffeur. Each day they alternate roles, Hyde or Melvin driving a car through Commonwealth Avenue and alleys while the other rides a horse. Yesterday the chauffeur guided Hyde through an alley when three suspicious youths were taken to the station and found wanted in Somerville for breaking and entering.
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Back Bay
Hyde
Melvin
Division 16
Commonwealth Avenue
Station House
Somerville
Governor Bates to Inspect East Boston Tunnel in Rain Gear
Governor Bates will don rubber boots a rubber coat and a souwester to inspect the East Boston tunnel. The inspection set for 11 oclock will start at the construction office on Lewis Street East Boston and will last about an hour with invited guests and the transit commission present. Bates, a longtime East Boston resident and former House speaker, has followed the project since its inception and now oversees its official acceptance by the state.
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Wester
Bates
East
Boston
Endicott memorial debate and city street traffic tales
A Dorchester correspondent weighs a proposed memorial for William E. Endicott at the Christopher Gibson School, arguing for a life size portrait or tablet. The column then shifts to a bustling Boston street scene with a parked push cart causing traffic jams and a kitten drawing pedestrians during peak hours.
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Dorchester
William E. Endicott
Endicott
Christopher Gibson
Lolita Armour Visit Illuminates Swampscott Hotel Scene
Miss Lolita Armour granddaughter of P D Armour and her party arrive at Hotel Preston Swampscott amid Chicago representation. Mrs Armour and party reside in adjoining apartments as St. Louis physician Lorenz treatment aids Lolita’s health. Armour parents plan a European trip. interview praises Swampscott’s beauty and hospitality.
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Swampscott
Lolita Armour
P. D. Armour
Chicago
Lorenz
Preston
Mary Biller
Armour
Ogden Armour
Lolita
Ist
America
California
South
Armour Apartments
DR. Lorenz
Miss Marjorie Offers Heart to Reunite Siblings
Betty shares a troubling scene with Marjorie about Bob Dakin losing a gold heart from a picture. Marjorie comforts Betty, then tells her to urge Bob to visit in the hammock. She promises to help, offering a replacement heart if Bob behaves and comes at once.
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Betty
Marjorie
Bobby
Bobby Dakin
Elizabeth
Miss Marjorie
Bob
Sunday School Workers Gather for 1903 International Meet
W N Hartshorn serves as chairman and issues the official call for the Inter national Sunday School Association annual meeting to be held at Winona Lake Indiana August 6 to 10 1903. More than 3500 invitations have been sent to Sunday school people in every state territory and province of North America.
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W. N. Hartshorn
International Sunday School Association
Winona Lake
Indiana
North America
Car Struck Man Crossing Street at Washington and Cherry
A man identified as Robert Smith of 1051 Washington Street was killed when struck by an electric streetcar run by Motorman 2125 and Conductor 219. Officers Sergeant Mannings and Patrolman Braner investigate possible motorman negligence as conflicting accounts arise about how the death occurred. Bystanders say Smith was knocked down while crossing the walk. drivers claim he jumped in front.
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Washington Street
State
State Street
Robert Smith
Washington and
Cherry Streets
Mannings
Braner
Jones
Smith
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