European honors show contrasting host regard and a Boston mayor
The piece notes delicate European- style mementos among hosts in the United States after distinguished visitors from France and Germany. It highlights Kaiser's practice of decorating officials and city managers while sending Prince Henry's portrait to three mayors. It praises Patrick A. Collins being named officier of the Legion of Honor as a democratic merit, with Collins ranking above chevalier and near grand officers.
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France
Germany
Europe
Kaiser
Prince Henry
Boston
New York
Chicago
Republic of France
Patrick A. Collins
Legion of Honor
Collins
The Crisis of the Strike in the Coal Region
An editorial warns of an imminent strike crisis in the anthracite coal region as operators refuse fair arbitration. It laments court actions restricting relief to destitute miners, predicts violence, militia intervention, and higher costs borne by workers and industry alike.
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Miners’ Association
Coal Trust
Mr Balfours peril and a waning government grip
The article notes a political setback for Lord Salisbury’s government after Mr Balfour became premier. It cites Conservative losses in a 16 year stronghold, a slender government majority in the education bill vote, and the phrase sowing the wind with South African war policy as the cause of growing opposition.
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Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Lawles Jackson
House of Commons
Mr. Balfour
Salisbury
Hague Tribunal May Resolve China Indemnity Debate
The article argues for Referencing the dispute over gold or silver payment of indemnity from China to the powers to The Hague tribunal. It notes China’s signatory status and favorable U S England Japan backing, with Germany possible, to test the tribunal’s usefulness on a major issue beyond the unresolved Pius claim on church property in the Mexican cession.
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Supreme International Court
the Hague
China
Pekin
Hague Tribunal
United States
England
Japan
Germany
Pius
Chinese Matter Urges Hague Court Action
The statement emphasizes the immediacy and significance of the issue and expresses hope that The Hague court will address it promptly. It notes the global importance of the matter and appeals for swift judicial handling.
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Hague Court
Butter and Oleomargarine Color Legislation Debate
Letter argues Congress erred in banning colored oleomargarine as a butter substitute. It defends personal choice to color oleomargarine yellow and questions the 10 cent tax, urging the Internal Revenue Service to view artificial coloring as permissible and the law as ill advised.
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Congress
United States
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Boston News Notes Mix Of Local Life And Gossip
A column harbors diverse items from Boston streets and nearby towns. It mentions cedar block paving in Chicago, the Doherty tennis players, Newfoundland plans by Keith and Keating, lamp-lighting complaints in Franklin Park, Mary MacLane interviews, Henry Esterbrook joining Western Union, neighborly acts of children in North End, a correction about the Hanoverian vessel length, and an engagement between Miss Mary E Thayer and James H Lake.
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Boston
Chicago
Windy City
A Woman’s Reason and a Convict Outlaw Encounter
In Butte Montana on July 30 an interview with escaped convict Harry Tracy unfolds with humor. The writer sought Tracy, learned he hid near Butte, then trailed him into the mountains but he surprised her along a lonely road.
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Butte
Mont
Harry Tracy
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Tracy
Harry
Highway desperado Tracy robs, parries, and chats a gambler
A story recounts an outlaw encounter on the road. Tracy holds up a traveler with multiple guns and a Winchester, robs him of 11 cents, keys, and a toothbrush, then jokes about dancing. The pair discuss names, crimes, and a plan to "fight it out" on the road as deputies approach.
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Mr. Tracy
Tracy
Pennwhizz
Jeremiah
Harry
Salem Penitentiary
Jeremiah Penny Hizz
Newton Newkirk
Cupid's Turnover in a Moonlit Sleigh Ride Plot
Marjorie Westly declines a bold advance from Harvard student Harold Groves while her rambunctious younger brother Dick eavesdrops. The planned sleigh ride tonight prompts Marjorie to seek a chaperon, hinting at family dynamics and social maneuvering in a domestic scene.
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Westly
Bridget
Marjorie Westly
Harold Groves
Miss Westly
Mr. Groves
Harvard
Marjorie
Papa
Young Groves
Class Day Echoes On Campus With Harold Groves
Marjorie Westly endures a Christmas confinement as Dick teases her with flowers and notes. Harold Groves hosts a Class Day spread, accompanied by his family, while a Harvard handwritten letter hints at his future, and Marjorie finally learns his plan for a settled life or travel.
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Marjorie
Harold
Harvard
Sis
Harold Groves
Marjorie Westly
Europe
State House Park concerns raised by Constant Reader
A Boston reader asks the Post to press issues at State House Park including damaged marble railing, brown tail moth nests near the wall, and the Devens statue facing temple or beacon streets rather than private bedroom windows. The letter urges city authorities to exterminate the moth and address railing degradation and statue orientation.
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State House
General Devens
Temple Street
Beacon Street
Post
Boston
Criticism of Health Board Calls for Equal Treatment
A letter from ANOTHER TAXPAYER questions the Board of Health for alleged unequal demands on property owners near Harrison Avenue. The writer says he spent on improvements while others were not required, noting about 50 similar houses with outdated sanitary setups. He urges impartial enforcement and fair treatment for all property owners.
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Board of Health
Harrison Avenue
Boston
Reader letter on health inspector in Harrison avenue district
George J. Doherty of Boston writes that the inspector from the Board of Health causes trouble for small property owners. He accuses the inspector of not abating nuisances and of taking pleasure in annoying owners, in a letter signed Taxpayer dated July 29.
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Board of Health
Harrison Avenue
George J. Doherty
Boston
Duchess of Marlborough to Visit United States
Duchess of Marlborough sails for New York on Aug 13 with her mother Mrs Belmont and Mr Belmont. They will visit Newport and her native country this season, presenting a notable social event in the United States.
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Duchess OF Marlborough
United States
Carlsbad
Newport
O. H. P. Belmont
King Edward Walks Aboard Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert
London July 30 King Edward makes steady progress as he walks the deck of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert without help. The exercise is reported to have benefited his health and mobility, continuing a favorable recovery trend observed by physicians and staff aboard.
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London
King Edward
Victoria and Albert
British Veterans Meet For Halifax Trip Preparations
The British Naval and Military Veterans Association met last evening at 7 Park Square to ready a August 15 departure to Halifax. A special drill was held and about 70 veterans pledged to travel with spouses and children.
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British Naval and Military Veteran Association
Park Square
Halifax
Clement Opens Campaign With Bribery Charge in Vermont
Percival W. Clement of Rutland, a gubernatorial candidate for the local option high license faction, opened his campaign in Manchester with a large enthusiastic audience. He accused high license opponents of bribery in caucuses to influence delegate elections, framed the race as honesty versus vote buying, and outlined his platform of good government, license versus prohibition, and fiscal restraint. He urged support from all who favor license and honest politics.
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Manchester
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
Republican Party
Clement
Belter
Local Option Party
Civil Age Garden Opens At Civic Service House Roof
The roof garden atop the Civic Service House at 112 Salem Street opened to a 300 strong audience last evening. Keith's Theatre provided talent led by Frank Bush in a Hebrew character act, with music by the Ideal Banjo Club. An American flag, presented by A. Shuman, was raised. Bloomfield welcomed guests. Mrs Bloomfield, Kallen, and Davis received them. Awnings, flowers, and potted evergreens from Boston park commissioners enhance the newly laid floor, seating, and tables for public recreation.
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Civic Service House
Salem Street
Keith
Keith's Theatre
Frank Bush
North End
Ideal Banjo Club
Boston Park Commissioners
Havana Harbor station lease ends Cuban bid
Washington notes that the Cuban cabinet authorized leasing the arsenal grounds in Havana Harbor, likely ending the Navy Department's opportunity to secure a coaling or naval station there. The move removes a potential strategic foothold for the U S in Cuba.
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Washington
Navy Department
Havana Harbor
Seeley Lawn Party at Plymouth Park Delights Boston Guests
A lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Augustus B Seeley at their Plymouth Park summer place drew a large house party. Notables included Joseph Jefferson Mrs William Winter Jefferson Miss Macdonald and Mrs Glen McDonough among many guests. Various attendees from New York Brookline and Boston enjoyed music and socializing at the late July event.
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Henry Patterson
Joseph Jefferson
William Winter Jefferson
Macdonald
Glen McDonough
Jefferson
Falton
Brookline
Susan Lougee
R. M. Putnam
Andrew Mack
Pigott
New York
J. G. Colgate
J. G. Powers
R. F. Putnam
J. Fred Brown
Charles Jackson
Joseph Colgate
Vermont may elect Democrat governor says McGettrick
The Hon. Felix McGettrick Democratic candidate for Vermont governor visits Boston ending at the Revere House. He believes election possible this year as no Democratic governor has held office in 40 years and notes a strong delegation to the Legislature could decide the race if the election goes to the legislators.
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Felix McGettrick
Vermont
Revere House
Boston
McGettrick
Reception to General Taylor Monument Beach
Summer visitors along the bay shore attended a Stearns Club reception for General Charles H. Taylor of Boston. Joseph Jefferson introduced Taylor who spoke on American Journalism. The club house was brightly lit and festively decorated with plants and exotics.
Firemen Set Oct Convention in Faneuil Hall
The 28th convention of the Massachusetts State Firemen's Association will be held October 15 16 and 17 in Faneuil Hall.
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Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association
Faneuil Hall
Court Enjoins Cornering of July Oats in Chicago
In Chicago July oats trading faced a court action as Waite, Thornburn & Co secured a temporary restraining order from Judge Chytraus preventing James A Patten and associates from cornering new July oats or driving prices higher. The move caps ongoing market manipulation claims and signals potential defaults and legal fallout for shorts on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Chicago
Waite, Thornburn & Co
Chytraus
James A. Patten
Board of Trade
Waite
Chicago Board of Trade
Frank P. Frazier
Bartlett, Frazier & Co
Patten
John Mitchell denounces Judge Keller ruling on WV miners
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America condemns Judge Keller injunction prohibiting food purchases for destitute West Virginia miners. He says it is a flagrant injustice that would threaten constitutional liberties and trigger a political backlash against federal judicial power.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Keller
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
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MacLane
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Henry D. Esterbrook
Western Union Telegraph Company
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James H. Lake
Sunday Post
Ruth Pierce
Massachusetts Avenue
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