Knights of Pythias Encampment Granted at Franklin Field
A Dorchester dispute over a Knights of Pythias encampment at Franklin Field ends as Judge Braley denies an injunction to halt the project. The park commissioners' right to grant the permit is upheld and petitioners waive nuisance claims.
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Dorchester
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Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
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Victory for Post Readers Over Boston Elevated Go Cart Ban
The Boston Elevated Railway rescinds its ban on carrying folding go carts and baby carriages on cars after reader protests. An official order dated July 29 allows folded carts without extra fare, with notices to division superintendents for July 30. A Post reporter demonstrated the issue across lines, and President General Bancroft reportedly tested a folding carriage in his office.
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Boston Elevated Railway
General Bancroft
Elevated
Fire at Portland oil house causes heavy loss
A dangerous blaze at the F. H. Little Oil Company wholesale house in Portland Maine damaged a four story brick block at 223 Commercial street. Loss estimated between 23 000 and 24 000 with most city fire units responding. cause unknown.
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Portland
F. H. Little Oil Company
Commercial Street
The Lady Who Knows Calista Cream Ad
A vintage beauty ad touts Calista Cream for a clear complexion and non greasy finish. It claims the product is sold at all toilet counters.
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Calista
Gompers Denounces Labor Lie Campaign and Defends Principles
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, rejects rumors that labor would support a party for political gain. He defends his stance as a sacred trust and vows to continue fighting for labor's interests despite political attacks. Frank Hitchcock, Republican chairman, says no personal campaign against Gompers was planned.
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American Federation of Labor
Washington
Organized Labor
Mr. Gompers
American Federationist
Frank H. Hitchcock
Gompers
Chamberlain in London Grave Condition On Way To Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain is reported in London in grave condition on his way to Birmingham with seriously affected sight.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Turmoil Eases as Sultan Responds to Trade Appeal
In Constantinople on July 30 the Turkish crisis persists with unrest in the capital. The Sultan grows uneasy as an imperial trade appeal urges the people to stop demonstrations and restore calm.
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Constantinople
Curb in Tangled Election Adjourning By Dole
A tangled election narrowed to a curb as the session adjourned under pressure from Senator Dole. The chamber faced procedural delays and political gridlock with no immediate resolution in sight.
Courts May Have to Decide Who is Who in Curb Exchange
After a meeting rejecting his reorganization plan for the Boston Curb Exchange, Thomas W. Lawson and his new curb plan were declared victorious at a hastily convened rump meeting. The original session was adjourned with no clear outcome, leaving a tangle the courts may resolve over who is who.
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Boston Curb Exchange
Thomas W. Lawson
Curb
Battle for Boston curb market control erupts
Two rival factions feud over the Boston curb market with Thomas W. Lawson declaring plans to reorganize the market after being named chairman at a rump meeting while Charles S. Dole, elected chairman at a regular meeting, vows to serve in the office. The split leaves lay members puzzled and signals an unprecedented power struggle.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Charles 8S. Dole
Lawson
Hisgen Receives Large West Springfield Ovation
Thomas N. Hisgen Independence Party presidential nominee returned to West Springfield on July 30 to a reception described as one of the town’s most sincere and cordial successes. The hometown crowd gave a broad and unanimous welcome to the candidate.
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West Springfield
Thomas N. Hisgen
Independence Party
Honest Tom Welcomed Home by Fervent Fanfare in Springfield
The Independence Party nominee arrives from Chicago to a vast crowd in Springfield and West Springfield. A citywide reception and parade along Main Street salute the presidential hopeful, with thousands of citizens greeting and cheering. The route ends at Town Hall after a stop at Highland Hotel for a reception before returning by carriages.
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Springfield
Chicago
Union Station
Tom
Frank P. Sargent
West Springfield
Shorts
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Main Street
Hisgen
Highland Hotel
Connecticut River
Independence Party
Bandit Captured After Jamaica Plain Search
Suspected of being one of the elusive bandits who terrorized Jamaica Plain, a man was captured by Station 13 police during a Bussey Woods search yesterday and brought to the station house for identification. Detectives believe he matches the desperado description.
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Jamaica Plain
Station 13
Bussey Woods
Farce at Station House as Drunk Suspects Mock Capture
Police lineup with six witnesses devolves into a comic sketch as drunks are misidentified as the suspect. Inspectors Patterson Angell Norton and others search Bussey woods with Captain Wescott and officers. after over an hour the prisoner is released as a respectable working man. Bussey woods yields no clues and the Mauren sisters remain missing, though sightings in Roxbury revive police hopes.
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Angell
Norton
Hennessey
Gleason
Bussey Woods
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Mauren Sisters
Fessenden
Roxbury
Jacot's Stopping Point From Last Year Distances
The note details approximate distances where Jacot stopped last year on the course while Miss Kellermann swam. Distances are measured on the same course and are approximate.
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Jacot
Miss Kellermann
Miss Kellermann Falls Short In Charlestown to Boston Light Swim
Australian swimmer Miss Annette Kellermann failed to complete the Charlestown bridge to Boston Light crossing yesterday. She came within about a mile of the goal amid adverse conditions, delivering a remarkable display of courage. Her effort surpassed many male competitors from the previous year’s race in distance and stamina.
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Annette Kellermann
Boston
T. A. Luke
Post Staff
Charlestown Bridge
Louis Jacot
Sam Mahoney
Ben Rhodes
Jacot
Kellermann Ends Marathon Swim Near Bug Light
At 7 15 last evening Miss Kellermann quit after six hours and twenty minutes in the water, near Bug Light and the Black Rock Beacon. The tide proved too strong to complete the journey though victory seemed near, with Boston Light in sight and cheers from about 50 boats.
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Black Rock
Jacot
Mahoney
Rhodes
Boston
Ball Games Recap From Yesterday Across Leagues
Bill Bailey notes yesterday's ball games with Thoney on second and Laporte on first. Boston lost 3 to 2 at Detroit as Carrigan failed to bring home the bacon. The Cubs swept both games 13 to 4 and 6 to 3 over Pittsburgh. Young 2d. took a loss for Pittsburg to Brooklyn. New York and Chicago each won, tightening the National League race. Three NL clubs were shut out. Cleveland and New York barely split 12 innings, each scoring twice. Washington beat Chicago 5 to 4 with Jesse Tannehill on the mound for the Senators. St Louis beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 as St. Louis chases Detroit. The Giants beat the Cardinals 11 to 0, except for the first Boston-Chicago game the worst beating of the day.
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Bacon
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Boston
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Cy” Young
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New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Heinie” Berger
Orth
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Jesse Tannehill
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis Cardinals
Moran Discusses Political Reform Versus Success
District Attorney John B. Moran argues that pursuing political reform without funds or press backing is often a waste of time and energy. He reflects on his own career, weighing the value of political success against personal costs.
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Moran
John B. Moran
New England Forecast Shows Rain On South Coast
Forecast for New England predicts fair conditions Friday with rain on the south coast. Saturday brings more rain and increasing easterly winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Winds shift to east and northeast along New England coast
Off the coast and toward the Grand Banks expect no light east to northeast winds and rain as winds shift to the east northeast.
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New England
Grand Banks
Cool Weather Expected for Two Weeks Across Regions
The Weather Bureau in Washington predicts two weeks of cool conditions with no heat wave likely through August 10. Professor Moore notes the new two week forecast system and the Post will publish these Washington reports.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
The
Post
Temperature Readings at Thompson's Spa Yesterday
The Thompson's Spa thermometer at 219 Washington Street logged yesterday's temperatures from 6 a.m. to midnight. Recorded highs and lows ranged from the mid 60s to low 80s with an overall average around 71 to 82 degrees at various times.
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Washington Street
Adtvand
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Esesees Teeesess
Sues Essence
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