Despotism tempered by assassination in Russia
The murder of Interior Minister Von Plehve highlights Russia as a despotism tempered by assassination. Though linked to repression and anti liberal moves, the act is a crime and a blunder. The piece argues that murder does not advance progress and condemns anarchism as a global horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
von Plehve
de Witte
Czar
Finland
Kishineff
Interior Department
Lipyagin
Balmashoff
Alexander II
Grand Army of the Republic meeting fund appeal in Boston
The Grand Army of the Republic guarantee fund for Boston meeting expenses lagging, likely from carelessness rather than indifference. Urges local hospitality draft be met liberally as veterans of the Civil War, now relics of a past generation, deserve generous entertainment and city pride. Local G A R groups will assist comrades, but the fund must reach full proportions for the occasion.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Grand Army
Memorial record for late E S Converse and local notices
The Souvenir of the life of the late Hon. E S Converse circulated among friends, with a portrait included. A hotel tel booth innovation uses a full plug-in unit for open line access. Somerville gathers for G A R post entertainment funding. city hall quiets. youths at Magazine Beach display daring aquatic feats. News notes Miss Mary L Edmands to marry Frank V Troy August 3 at St Marys Cambridge. Dorchester boys enjoy garden hose baths. Bar Harbor trip for Charles Dannenburg and Daniel Howard. Judge J W McDonald sails to Ireland England France. Dorchester yachtsman Chester Swift gains sailing praise with Alma. A bird cage scene in a Federal Street window features a stuffed bird and cat. Sergeant James Harmon plans a Ireland vacation this year.
Roosevelt’s Acceptance Speech Critics and Call for Relief
The Ostrich critiques President Roosevelt for dwelling on the past and ignoring urgent issues. It argues the public wants relief from a system that taxes industry for monopoly profits, raises living costs, lowers wages, and devalues the dollar versus Grover Cleveland’s era. The piece urges moving forward instead of standing still.
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Roosevelt
Hanna
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Russia defies law in warship seizure and search claims
The article argues Russia exceeds recognized contra band rules and acts as a belligerent beyond lawful limits, seeking adjudication of its pretensions in the matter of search seizure and destruction of merchant vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Trade and neutrality clash over Asiatic commerce
The potential Russia Japan dispute prompts warnings on American Pacific trade. The piece weighs Britain’s pressure and the risk of halting commerce with neutral Asian ports if U S steamers are restricted by maritime entitlements. It notes the sinking of a British vessel suspected of contraband as a provocative limit.
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Russia
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Pacific
First Public Protest Against Imperialism in Faneuil Hall
A Monday rally at Faneuil Hall endorses the Philippine plank of the Democratic platform. Speakers include Bourke Cochran Charles Francis Adams and Rhode Island Gov Garvin. The event marks the first campaign rally on the issue of Philippine self government and U.S. aid to establish independence for Filipinos.
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Roosevelt
Faneuil Hall
St. Louis
Bourke Cochran
Charles Francis Adams
Garvin
Rhode Island
Prize offers for best synopsis suggestions prompt wide debate
A cryptic editorial requests readers to propose improvements to a synopsis of prior chapters while offering a red ink autograph as first prize and a week subscription to the Bingville Bugle as second prize. A Cambridge writer threatens legal action if the synopsis continues, preferring to stop the feature as a public nuisance.
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Bingville Bugle
Cambridge-on-the-Charles
The Duke and Dolly in Moonlit Hold Up
Sir Richard endures a pistol cue in a night road ambush by Nervy Nick. Dolly Dimples remains calm as the highwayman rifles pockets, stealing $400 and the Duke’s watch. The brigand demands the Ardleigh diamond, and Sir Richard feigns forgetfulness about the gem in a hotel safe.
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Sir Richard
Dolly
Ardleigh
Nervy Nick in Newport cafe robbery linked to Duke tale
A highwayman robs Sir Richard and steals a diamond ring during a moonlit tryst with Dolly Dimples. The robber, Nervy Nick, is identified by Dolly as the thief, prompting shock and denial as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Volunteers Sought in Kansas for Farm Harvest Work
A recruitment note urges volunteers to come to Kansas for crop harvests. Applicants should be well recommended and can improve odds with a testimonial from a previous employer. It jokes about cyclones and disarray while promising work reaping sheaves and employment for the jobless.
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Kansas
Reapers
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Beach Outing Invitation
A man asks if he should have waited to see a woman or written first about a seaside outing. He fears misreading her lack of response and worries about having damaged his chances. The advisor suggests asking to set a date to reveal her true interest without excuses.
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Miss Champagne
G. N
Letters on tuberculosis love and marriage in 1903 era
Dear Miss Champagne answers Jim Dumps of Malden about marrying a tuberculosis patient. The response says it would not be right to wed given the risk of spreading disease and potential pain for future children, urging consideration beyond personal happiness. The letter reflects early 20th century public health views on TB and marriage.
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Miss Champagne
Massachusetts
Lfe
Jim Dumps
Malden
Be Wise Owl Mask Contests Bring Kids Animal Fun
A Sunday Post feature on Animal Masks prompts letters from young readers describing schoolyard animal playtimes. Entries praise masks of dogs pigs bears and monkeys and recount child parties with parades, performances, and toddler crowds, noting anticipated Owl mask and future events.
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Animal Mask
Clifton J. Arno
Main Street
Clinton
Mass
Animal Mask Party Recalls Boston Sunday Post Features
Readers share party ideas and poems inspired by animal masks printed in the Boston Sunday Post. Letters describe masks worn at a social gathering with games, a toast to the paper, animal themed desserts, and a parade. Young contributors praise the paper and recount animal games and costumes.
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Animal Mask
Red Riding Hood
Bedford Street
Boston Post
The
Maple Street
Francis Arey
Alma Arey
Lillian Lawrence
Alice Foley
Frank Sullivan
Walter Ones
Jerrie O'Conner
John O’conner
Thomas O'Conner
John
Boston Sunday Post
Dr. Lovell
Lothrop Bartlett Lovell
South Avenue
Whitman
Sunday Post
Edna J. Tance
Bell Rock Street
West Everett
Mass
Sir
M Street
South
Boston
George Robert Spurrell
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the Grand Army Fund
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Hello Girls
Mary L. Edmands
Frank V. Troy
Miss Edmands
Cambridge
Richmond Exchange
Iris Club
Richmond
Frank Troy
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary’s Church
Tot
Dorchester
Charles Dannenburg
United States Immigration Department
Daniel Howard
Civil Service Commission
Stebbins
Bar Harbor
Maine
Weir River
J. W. McDonald
Marlboro
Ireland
England
France
Dorchester Yachtsmen
Chester Swift
Swift
Alma
Congress of Yachts
Five Islands
Federal Street
James Harmon
Somerville Police
Ostrich
Newton Newkirk
Sonnet No
Revere
Miss Mehitabel Mugg
Duke
Nervy
Nick
Richard
Newport
Itdied Fampagne
Chile
Roseee
Aren Es Ith
Post Animal Mask Circus
Little Lynn Girl
Mamma
Golden Locks
Mr. Bear
Bulldog
Rea Riding Hood
Goodby
Eliza Jane
Mrs. Piggy
Mr. Goat
Mr. Monkey
Mr. Bulldog
America
Lily Conley
Annie Collins
Wilfred Breant
David Conley
Ardel Dusault
Edward McIntier
John Collins
Emion Breault Angelo Dube
Edward Meiintier
Madeline MelIntier
Marguerite E. Vaughan
Hazel Vaughan
Leo Vaughan
Margaret E. Vaughn
Charles Street
West Lynn
Washington and Beach Sts
Walker Bldg
Boylston St
Cc. E. Comer
Stella M. Taylor
Ferrin Street
Nashua
N. H
Earle J. Carleton
Pearl Street
Tiger
South Boston
Fayal
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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