Aurania Arrives After Long Delay From Pipe Break
The Cunard liner Aurania, overdue since Sunday, reached New York today with repairs completed after a main steam pipe fractured, delaying the ship about thirty-five hours. Passengers endured discomfort from steam leaks and cold fog, while crews patched the 18 inch pipe section with a riveted copper plate and resumed at reduced speed.
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New York
Cunard
Aurania
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Mackay
Manitoba
Switzerland
Philadelphia
Saab
Man Despondent at Hotel Royal Slashes Throat
John Eglin a 33 year old resident of 89 Court Street Lowell is found in the Hotel Royal bath room with his throat cut shortly before 1 am. He is removed to Massachusetts General Hospital after treatment at Station 8 by Dr. Thompson. A despondent husband, his wife is living with friends in Somerville.
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John Eglin
Court Street
Lowell
Bath
Hotel Royal
Station 8
Thompson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eglin
Somerville
Brockton Plans Welcoming Festivities for Kansas City Visitors
A Brockton meeting in the Mayor's office outlined entertainment for arriving Kansas City guests Friday morning. Highlights include tours of W. L. Douglas Shoe Company and George E. Keith's factory, a Brockton sewerage pumping station visit, open house by the Commercial Club, a Highland Park band concert with fireworks, a grand banquet at Hotel Keswick, and a special car arrival via the New York New Haven Hartford line.
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Brockton
Kansa City
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
George E. Keith
Rogers
Brockton Street Railway
Highland Park
Commercial Club
Hotel Keswick
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Cyclist Completes Providence to San Francisco Ride
Martin Duxbury began his cross country bicycle voyage from Providence Rhode Island last April and finished in due time to San Francisco. His Lovell Diamond roadster bicycle remained uninjured with no loose parts. The feat showcases endurance and careful handling across the journey.
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Martin Duxbury
Providence, R. I
San Francisco
Lovell Dismond
New York Yacht Club Stars in 64 Mile New London Run
A brisk 64 mile sail from Eaton's Point to New London saw the New York Yacht Club fleet compete in heavy southwest winds. Defender quit with steering gear jammed while leading Vigilant by 4 minutes 30 seconds, Constellation set best time 4h 36m 34s, Vigilant next at 4h 36m. Winners crowned across classes include Constellation, Emerald, Ariel, Amarita, Loyal, Vigilant, Katrina, Queen Mab, Wasp, Gossoon. Fleet faced gusts to 30 mph, gear failures and sail repairs as Clara and others rode the rough seas. The fleet anchors at New London with a Newport run planned for tomorrow.
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New London
New York Yacht Club
Montauk
Eaton’s Point
Huntington Bay
L. I
Constellation
Emerald
Ariel
Amarita
Loyal
Sylvia
Defender
Eaton’s Light
Queen Mab
Norota
Gossoon
Wasp
Eclipse
Mineola
Hildegarde
Katrina
Ventura
Clara
Lasca
Ramona
Else Marie
Marguerite
Iroquois
Amorita
Brunhilde
Shamrock
Vigilant
Port Jefferson
Long Island Sound
White Swan
Port Jefferson Harbor
Jubilee
Volunteer
Newport
Old Sixty First at Nahant Reunion in Rain
The Sixty first Massachusetts Volunteers survivors gathering at the Relay House in Nahant drew about forty attendees despite a heavy rain and wind storm. Officers were elected including President H Burr Crandall and Vice President L E Clark. Isaac P Gragg acted as toastmaster at the banquet following the business meeting.
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Nahant
Sixty-first Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
H. Burr Crandall
L. E. Clark
Charles K. Drury
W. W. Montgomery
Thomas H. Duffy
Isaac B. Noble
Horace A. Sunbury
Boston
Isaac P. Gragg
Drawn to Death Lynch Drowns on East Boston Ferry
John A. Lynch a 40 year old East Boston North ferry deck hand drowned when struck by a water bucket rope overboard on the 2 o'clock eastbound run. His hat floated in the slip, and he left a wife and three children residing on Border street. He had recently joined city service.
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John A. Lynch
East Boston
Lynch
Boston
Border Street
Cambridge University selects team to face Yale in America
The Cambridge University squad chosen for the Yale contests includes F. S. Horan W. E. Lutyens H. J. Davenport W. Fitzherbert C. H. Lewin G. Gomer Williams E. H. Wilding L. E. Pilkington W. M. Fletcher E. J. Watson W. Mendelson F. M. Jennings and A. B. Johnston Jennings is a hammer thrower and high jumper. Most members ran in the Oxford Cambridge meet on July 3. Horan Lutyens and Fitzherbert may also compete for London Athletic Club against the New York Athletic Club.
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London
Cambridge University
Yale
America
F. S. Horan
W. E. Lutyens
H. J. Davenport
W. Fitzherbert
C. H. Lewin
G. Gomer-Williams
E. H. Wilding
L. E. Pilkington
W. M. Fletcher
E. J. Watson
W. Mendelson
F. M. Jennings
Indians Quiet After Patrols In Jackson Hole Clash
A Market Lake dispatch reports no recent fighting with Bannocks, but settlers remain alarmed. Estimates of Bannock numbers vary from five to five hundred plus, as Governor Richards advocates enforcing Wyoming law while Agent Teter cites treaty rights. Indictments may target settlers tied to the killing of fleeing Indians, aiming to settle authority in Jackson Hole and prevent bloodshed while urging return to reservation.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Market Lake
Teter
Jackson Hole
Lemhi
Richards
Wyoming
Jackson’s Hole
New York Tailors Refuse Return Until Contractors Sign
United Garment Makers of America held a mass meeting at Cooper Union with General Secretary Reichter presiding. Meyer Schoenfeld said at least seventy contractors had signed union agreements to meet strikers' demands, with twenty more expected. Samuel Gompers also spoke as the motion was adopted urging organized tailors to not return to work until contractors reaffirm signed union agreements.
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New York
United Garment Makers of America
Cooper Union
Reichter
Meyer Schoenfeld
Samuel Gompers
Vicinity
Big Haul of Liquor Stuns Roxbury Arrests Made
Liquor squad seized a large stock at 109 Ward Street Roxbury after purchasing drinks from William Whalen and Mortimer Sullivan. Officers arrested both men for illegal liquor business. The haul included 500 gallons of ale 21312 gallons of porter and 182 gallons of lager beer. They face Roxbury Court arraignment today.
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Ward Street
Roxbury
William Whalen
Mortimer Sullivan
Whalen
Sullivan
Roxbury Court
Essex County Tennis Championship Battered by Rain
Manchester July 30 The Essex County Club tourney experienced a rain disrupted second day with courts turned to ponds. Morning play included Sargent over Cochrane 6 2 6 0 Bartlett over Brinley 6 2 6 4 Tucker over Gannett Jr 6 1 7 5 and Grew 2d over Tucker 6 8 6 5. Fireworks show postponed due to rain.
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Manchester
Essex County Club
G. M. Sargent
F. D. Cochrane
N. S. Bartlett
C. A. Brinley
R. Tucker
T. B. Gannett, Jr
H. S. Grew
Sullivan and Beaubou Charged With Knife Assault
In Turner’s Falls John Sullivan and Frede Beaubou faced Trial Justice Malone on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon for an early Sunday knife attack on David Barry. Hearing continued to August 7 with $600 bail each, both securing sureties.
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Turner’s Falls
John Sullivan
FredeBbeau
David Barry
Malone
American Wringer Co. Mail Orders Promptly Attended
The American Wringer Co. of 18 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt attention to mail orders and telephone inquiries via Tremont 764.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Sanford's Ginger Patent Medicine Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement promotes SANFORD'S GINGER claiming thirst relief warming the stomach aiding digestion and guarding against malaria. It boasts pure medicinal French brandy and imported ginger, warns against inferior substitutes, and urges customers to ask for the product with an owl trademark on the wrapper, sold at Potter Drug and Chemical Corp.
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Sanford
Potter Drug and Chem. Corp
Boston
Benefit of the Post Fund in East Boston
A mass meeting is set for tonight at Lyceum Hall East Boston to raise funds for Mrs Wills widow of the July 4 riot victim. Congressman John F Fitzgerald will speak and urge aid with other leaders likely to preside or address, including Hon John H Sullivan Colonel Thomas F Doherty Councilman Conry and Senator Quinn.
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Lyceum Hall
Boston
John H. Sullivan
Island
Wills Fund Growing for East Boston Widow
Editorial notes a charity drive for the destitute widow of John W. Wills following a fatal East Boston incident. The Post reports contributions rising, with totals reaching 505.75 and a goal near 1000, listing donors in Congress Street, Langworthy Hotel, Roxbury, and East Boston among others.
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Post
East Boston
John W. Wills
Congress Street
South
Boston
Langwoog Hotel
Wyoming
P. F. Sullivan
Roxbury
F. J. O'Hara & Co
Atlantic Avenue
Charles F. Donnelly
John McWeeny
East
Chelsea Residents Advocate Highland Public School Plan
In Chelsea the alderman chamber packed with Wards 1 and 3 residents, an indigent meeting supported a plan to build an eight room brick school on land at the De Land estate. The board approved $28,000 for land and construction, with $20,000 from surplus and $8,000 via yearly loans. A five member building committee will handle land purchase plans and bids. Alderman Hoag signaled intent to seek reconsideration at the next meeting.
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Chelsea City Hall
Delano Estate
Highland District
Hadaway
Alderman Chipman
Chester Avenue
Highland
Cottage Streets
Deland Estate
Hoag
Brigham Family Reunion Sets Oct 9 Meeting
The Brigham Family Association will hold its third annual reunion at Odd Fellows and Berkeley Halls on Wednesday October 9. Willard I. T. Brigham of Chicago will give an historical address at the 10 a.m. business session. Des Moines leader Hon. Johnson Brigham will speak after dinner, with a promenade concert and dance planned for the evening. Nearly 1000 people from across the country expected.
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Brigham Family
Odd Fellows
Berkeley Halls
Brigham Family Association
Willard I. T. Brigham
Chicago
Johnson Brigham
Des Moines
Mercy for Maria continued tale of a saloon stabbing threat
Antonia Turint recalls Cataldo at the saloon table with a knife handle visible in his pocket. The witness cannot confirm a draw but affirms the threat. He also notes Cataldo refused marriage, boasted of relations with another girl, and sent missives to his new love.
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Cataldo
Antonia Turint
Women’s rights and Barberi case clash in juries view
A Massachusetts letter to the editor argues against Mr. Frederick Peabody’s stance on women’s suffrage and critiques his handling of Maria Barberi’s murder case. It contends juries show bias through unwritten male codes of honor, while women deserve equal political standing and accountability.
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The
Post
Massachusetts
Frederick Peabody
Peabody
Mr. Peabody
Maria Barberi
Recorder
Mary A. Livermore
Mrs. Livermore
Congress
Maria
General Sickles
Barberi
Sickles
Suffrage Leader Objects to Treating Woman as Political Peers
Ellen Battelle Dietrick of the National Woman Suffrage Association Press Committee denounces protests against punishing women and protests the idea of treating a political woman as equal to a typical man. She cites Osterville, Cape Cod, Mass. as the source location.
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Legislative Council
Ellen Battelle Dietrick
National Woman Suffrage Association
Osterville
Cape Cod
Mass
Petition for Mercy Signed for Meria Barberi Case
Dr. Helen I Doherty of East Boston urges sympathy for Meria Barberi and asks readers to sign a mercy petition to Governor Morton. People should mail name and address on one line to 324 Saratoga Street East Boston Mass.
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Meria Barberi
Morton
John Smith
Boston
Mass
Helen I. Doherty
Saratoga Street
East
Indorsement of Peabody Letter Sparks Suffrage Debate
A Daily Reader letter from Boston on July 29 endorses Mr Peabody's Sunday Post letter about Maria Barberi. It argues suffrage is doomed, condemns Livermore's stance, praises Barberi but calls for punishment, and claims moral decline explains fewer marriages. It laments perceived loose morals among women and fears those seeking Barberi's release would not recognize the danger.
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Peabody
Maria Barberi
Livermore
Daily Reader OF the Post
Boston
Prayers From a Compatriot Sparks Debate on Maria Barberi
A letter to the editor attacks harsh remarks about Maria Barberi and defends Italian honor codes. The writer argues juries bow to wealth and lawyers, cites Fisk and Sickles cases, endorses woman suffrage, and links liquor licenses to crime, urging voting rights to curb city ills. Boston correspondent A MAN WHO BELIEVES IN laments existing male rule and calls for suffrage as salvation.
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Beri
Jim Fisk
Daniel E. Sickles
Commonwealth
Mrs. Livermore
Boston
Work for Women Suffragists
A letter argues women should focus on educating and training to prevent seduction and improve behavior toward the opposite sex rather than pursuing suffrage. It contends that current suffrage efforts reveal unfitness to vote and calls for organized programs on physical moral and intellectual training for women to elevate the sex. The piece ends urging women to act on common sense.
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Post
New York
Differs With Lawyer Peabody In Woman Suffrage Debate
A Sunday Post reply critiques a lawyer’s letter arguing about women’s suffrage. The writer dismisses the appeal as adroit but ineffective, accusing the lawyer of weakening his own case by claiming danger to legal supremacy if women gain political equality. The letter reflects early 20th century suffrage discourse and pits legal authority against expanding rights.
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Post
Sunday Post
Maria Bar
Justice by common sense in Maria Barberi case
In a letter from Boston, Eastham argues against Peabody’s view that a women’s violence was wrong and defends Maria Barberi for killing her seducer. The writer asserts seduction is common, condemns male juries, and supports justice by divine law, urging society to back Barberi.
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The
Post
Peabody
Sunday Post
Maria Barberi
F. W. Peabody
Frederick W. Peabody
Boston
Eastham
Post Reader Ridicule Over Maria Barberi Portrait
A Dedham Massachusetts Post Reader questions the morning Post likeness of Maria Barberi asking if she should be electrocuted. The editor notes the photo is faithful but mocks the idea of executions for beauty and defends the other sex with a gallant remark.
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Maria Barberi
Dedham
Mass
Post
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