Funeral of Ex Governor Russell in Massachusetts
The Boston Post reports the funeral of former Governor Russell as a solemn, nationwide mourning event. The public mourns a leader who served with modesty and vigor, valued by the people for his public work and character. The family agrees to allow public viewing, reflecting Russell’s desire for simple, dignified rites in Massachusetts.
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Russell
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Malden
Massachusetts School
Spain plans vast Cuban reinforcements and Weyler’s war
The Spanish commercial envoy in New York reports 40 000 troops due in August and 20 000 in December with further additions to reach 100 000 to reinforce General Weyler in Cuba. Patriot forces under Maceo total 66 000. Despite large numbers the Spanish troops show poor fighting will and leadership. Weyler has gained little headway, patriot victories are reported, and the war costs Spain its annual revenue, signaling a Spanish defeat in Cuba.
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Spain
New York
Weyler
Cuba
Maceo
Madrid
A Diamond Trust and Its Bold Price Increase Claim
The report of a South African diamond trust aims to control output and raise prices, a contrast to benevolent monopolies. The piece notes the trust’s stated goal to lift prices rather than lower costs, praising the frankness alongside familiar trusts such as Standard Oil and Sugar Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Trust
Standard Oil Trust
Sugar Trust
Beef Trust
Break in the Stock Market Signals Severe Downturn
The market endured its sharpest drop since the current decline began as anxiety over financial conditions rose. Gold exports and withdrawals drained the Treasury while investors hoarded gold amid fears of premiums, triggering widespread liquidation of stocks and a cautious view that no sudden crash will occur. Some investors see bargains in undervalued securities as the downturn persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury Reserve
Treasury
Williams Voices Disappointment Over Violence in Gold Standard Debate
Mr George Fred Williams says he is disappointed and shocked by the violence which characterizes the words of those who support the gold standard adding that civil discourse has degraded as heated rhetoric flares in the policy clash.
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George Fred Williams
Let Reason Guide the Silver and Gold Debate
The author condemns the abusive tone in the gold and silver standard campaigns and urges a cool, fact-based argument on the financial issue. He credits Mr. Williams for calling to suspend judgment until full argument is heard and insists on a campaign of reason over personal vituperation.
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Williams
Was the US silver standard ever adopted in 1792
The piece argues the United States did not adopt a silver standard in 1792. It explains the dollar was created to make all dollars equal in value, using 24.7% grains of gold to match 371.25 grains of silver, and later adjusted to 23.20 grains of gold to restore metal-value equality.
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United States
Congress
Republic
Regimental reminiscences and harbor outing in Boston
An account recalls a Boston harbor trip by East Boston fans aboard the steam launch Excelsior with Lyman Associates members and other locals. They visited Lovells Isl and, Boston Light, Peddocks, and Hull with royal entertainment. Ex Governor Russell’s fond interest in schoolboy regiments is noted alongside a Perkins street stone post marked B on one side and S on the other, with a cobbler’s shop advertising Boots and Shoes.
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Excelsior
Boston
Somerville
Perkins Street
A Bit of Daily Inspiration Quote by M Aurelius Antoninus
A daily exhortation notes that habitual thoughts shape character and that the soul is colored by one’s thinking. The attribution cites Marcus Aurelius Antoninus with a date reference around A D 159.
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M. Aurelius Antoninus
The Observant Citizen on Boston Streets and People
A observant writer describes Beacon Street bicycle crowds enjoying ideal weather and the shift from trend to national pastime. Mentioned are Ward 14 council candidate John E. Baldwin and his sewer and Farragut Day funding. The piece contrasts dress, police news handling in Boston versus New York and notes a general appetite for improvement and news coverage.
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Beacon Street
Parks and Reservoir
Ward 14
State House
John E. Baldwin
Hig Ward
Council
Peninsular District
Farragut Day
Boston
New York
Burns Memorial Poem Reveres Robert Burns in Boston
A poetic memorial reflects on Burns songs and liberty, praising his humanity and satirical strength. The verse recalls Burns beside his cottage and in nature, cherishing his simple, universal appeal. Dated July 19, 1896, 25 East Sprlietele at an heath Ssvre Street, Boston.
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Bardie
East Sprlietele
An Heath
Ssvre Street
Boston
Thoughtful sleeve making amid dress fashion debates
The piece notes ongoing fashion disputes between modistes and wearers over sleeve shapes. Dressmakers advocate tight sleeves while women demand puffed shoulders for appearance, shaping this year’s costume trends with a persistent stylistic clash.
Modern sleeve styles shown for summer wear
In four illustrated examples the sleeve shapes range from a six row shoulder shirring with a long puff to tight wrist bands, with features like a hexagon bow and lace accents. No. 7 shows a butterfly puff with deep central lace, No. 3 a Watteau style puff with ribbon, No. 4 combines chiffon, India silk and lace for a bouffant effect, while lace at the wrist balances a tight sleeve to flatter the hand. THE LA TEST
Clown Tony Binds Heart to Crippled Florina Vinci
In a traveling circus tale, Tony the clown loves rider Florina Vinci but she favors flirtatious admirers. After a fall leaves her unable to ride, he vows to care for her, and they marry, finding happiness in a modest home away from Bohemia with shared devotion.
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Bryan & Doremhy
Mile
Florina Vinci
Mlle. Vinci
Tony
Jame
Mlle Florina Vinci
Mademoiiselle
Mademoiselle
Hor
Janie
Bohemia
William E. Russell Governor Remembered in Sorrow
Massachusetts mourns the loss of William E. Russell our boy Governor a hero of promise taken in the night from the wild Canadian wood his spirit fled and our state holds him in enduring memory his name engraved upon the hearts of all with sorrow and respect for a staunch and true leader.
Prize Winners Announced for Short Story Contest
The prize list names Marie Amelia Solano of Brockton winning ten dollars for The Italian's Monkey and Dr. Alice L. Root of Boston winning five dollars for Affection's Mandate. Two dollars go to Julia B. Connolly of Milford, Bessie D. St. John of Dorchester, and E. B. Richardson of Roxbury for Circumstantial Evidence, Revenge, and A Result respectively.
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Marie Amelia Solano
High Street
Brockton
Alice L. Root
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Julia B. Connolly
West Street
Milford
Mass
Bessie D. St. John
Templeton Street
Dorchester
E. B. Richardson
Greenville Park
Roxbury
Quick Bites of Gossip and Jokes Across Papers
A collage of contrived quips and light humor from 19th century columns. Bits on courtship, price of strawberries, riding bicycles, floods, stuttering, and civic policy mix with playful dialog and faux news items. Notes include Judy, Truth, Puck, Brook-lyn Life, Harper's Bazar, Tit-Bits, and Truth style snippets.
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Judy
United States
Puck
Bobbie
Brooklyn
Harper’s Bazar
John
Samuel Stubble
Woman Wins Post Menu Prize For Milford Menu
Mrs S W Williams of 7 Nine Street Milford wins the usual weekly Post menu prize of dollars. Her menu appeared in the morning Post of Wednesday July 16.
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Mrs. Williams
Post Weekly
S. W. Williams
Nine Street
Milford
Weekly Post
Morning Post
Daily Table Hints Breakfast and Dinner Menus
The page lists a serial of day meals including breakfast with jellied cracked wheat ham and eggs and stuffed potatoes plus their preparation steps such as boiling, moulding, frying, baking and cream filling. Dinner features puree of salmon roast beef squash a la shell and strawberry desserts with coffee. The author signoff reads M. A. Turner at 20 Follen street Boston Mass.
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Ss. M. A. Turner
Follen Street
Boston
Mass
Post Letter Box raises issue of secrecy at ward committee hearing
Boston letter writer denounces a July 14 hearing of the Republican ward and city committee sub-committee for denying counsel and evidence in the protest against Ward 9’s allegedly unlawfully elected committee. He cites Representative Krebs and calls for transparency and public access to the truth.
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Sir
Republican Ward
Krebs
Boston
Max H. Newman
Wilder’s Jester Recalls Royal Meeting in Europe Tour
New York on July 19 report recounts Marshall P Wilder’s six weeks in Europe. He met the Prince of Wales at Holborn and later chatted with Princess Victoria Maud and Lady Beresford at a Duke of Devonshire reception. Wilder also entertained Chauncey Depew and Henry Irving, and visited Warwick Castle before returning home.
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New York
Marshall P. Wilder
Europe
Chicago
Sandy Hook
Merrymaker
McKinley
Bryan
Hill
Wilder
Holborn
Prince of Wales
London
Prince
Washington
George Washington
Bobby
Duke of
Chauncey Depew
Henry Irving
Toole
Victoria Maud
Lady Beresford
Duchess of Marlborough
Marquis of Lansdowne
Abbott Sisters
Humorist
Warwick Castle
Pleasures of a Week at Castle Square Theatre
A gala week marks the 600th consecutive Castle Square Theatre performance with a daily program change. Tonight Olivette is on. Keith's New Theatre closes until 6 for ex Governor Russell’s funeral. Afterward, Bos ton Symphony Orchestra, new vitascope pictures, and vaudeville entertainments.
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Castle Square
Keith
Austin & Stone
Castle Square Theatre
Russell
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Vitascope
Correction request over false store shooting report
J Leach asks The Post to rectify a misreported incident at store No. 866 Washington Street claiming he sold the business two years ago to N Fox and has had no involvement in management or knowledge of a woman being shot there.
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The
Post
Sir
Washington Street
J. Leach
N. Fox
Pro Bono Publico on Franklin Park Roof Garden
A reader urges Boston city authorities to defend the park system from vandalism and to address the roof garden at Franklin Park. The letter condemns seating liens tied to purchases and questions the use of thousands of dollars spent on the park, calling for action by city fathers.
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Sir
Boston
Franklin Park
Gaelic School Meeting at Alpha Hall on Essex Street
A well attended Gaelic language school meeting was held yesterday afternoon in Alpha Hall 18 Essex street. Regular teachers led instruction followed by literary and musical entertainment by the pupils. Mr P J O Daly, president of the Gaelic League, conducted the exercises.
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Alpha Hall
Essex Street
P. J. O'Daly
Gaelic League
Chinese Masons Celebrate New Boston Temple with Fireworks
The Chinese Masons of Boston dedicated their Harrison avenue temple with ornate ceremonies and a lively street display. A wax flower shrine and Chinese foods highlighted the event, echoing a Fourth of July spectacle with hundreds of firecrackers. Traffic paused as the street filled with smoke, and a private lodge celebration followed with a musicians orchestra keeping late hours.
Goulds Arctic Trip Opens With Naval Cruise Plans
The yacht Atlanta owned by George J. Gould will begin a long cruise from New York tomorrow toCanadian maritime provinces. First stop Portland for supplies then Bay of Fundy and Evangeline country then Nova Scotia shores to Halifax Bras dOr Lakes and Pictou weather permitting. Gould will travel with a crew and partake in exploration and sightseeing along these coasts.
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New York
George J. Gould
Maritime Provinces
Canada
Portland
Bay of Fundy
Evangelistic Association Week Noon Meetings Begun
The Rev. John B. Jordan evangelist will lead the Evangelistic Association of New England noon meetings at Bromfield Street Church all week. Gospel soloist Hugh A. McLean will sing.
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John B. Jordan
The
Evangelistic Association of New England
Bromfield Street Church
Hugh A. McLean
Association
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Representative Democratic Paper
New England
Finance
England
Burns
the Post
Nettie L. Hill
Wentworth Street
Maiden, Mass
William E. Russell
Anow
Speedy Cures
Dr. Seth
Arnold
Gilman Bros., Props
Bartlett
Wste
Pringe
Wales
Paul Boyton
World’s Water Show Company
Olympic Grounds
Charles River
West End Boat Club
Harvard Bridge
Gaelic School
Chinese Masons
Harrison Avenue
Gould
Atalanta
Huntington Av
Paul
Craigie’s Bridge
New Harvard Bridge
Castle SO
Lane, Mason, Linck, Ladd, Persse, Murray, Wolff and Wooley
Audran
Faust
Chimes
Normandy
Trovatore
Cavalleria Rusticana
Huntington and
Massachusetts Avenues
Tocents
Ries Nova Scotia
International
St. John
Digby
Halifax
Prince Edward Island
Summerside
Charlottetown
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
J. Andrews
Campobello
N. B
Wash. St
Commercial Wharf
Putnam
Plymouth
Davidson
Commercial Street
Scates
ST. Croix
International Line
A. M
Washington St
Salem Willows
cTs
Boston Harbor
Atlantic Coast
Pearson's Wharf
Atlantis
the Willows
Beverly
Baker's Island
David Morrison
Treas
India Wharf
F. Williams
Provincetown
Longfellow
John Smith
North Pier
Cape Ample
Atwood & Rich
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Co
North Shore
GS Logucester
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