The Gold Discovery and California’s Rise in 1848
The article recounts the 1848 California gold discovery at Sutter’s mill led by James Marshall, delayed briefly by Colonel Sutter, and its dramatic global impact. It notes migration by wagons and sea routes, rapid population growth from 15,000 to about 600,000 by 1869, and the ensuing economic boom.
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P. H. McQuade
Caliornia
Mexico
California
San Francisco
John A. Sutter
Sacramento
James W. Marshall
New Jersey
Colonel Sutter
Sutter
Lower
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Panama
Horn
Daily by Post Publishing Co. subscription rates 1914
The Daily by Post Publishing Co prints October 1 1914 issue details. It lists subscription prices for US Canada and foreign readers, with daily and Sunday options and postage notes. It warns readers not to send cash and to make checks payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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Daily By Post Publishing Co
Ofice
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Wdaily
V. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Roston
Mase
Post Publishing CO
West Point Annapolis Game Abandoned Over Location
The football clash between West Point and Annapolis is canceled this year due to an inability to agree on a venue. The article laments the quarrel over location and suggests arbitration as a fair way to settle the dispute, noting such matches draw broad interest beyond the service academies.
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West Point
Annapolis
Uncle Sam
Free
Ex-Congressman Murray Becomes Boston Postmaster
This morning ex-Congressman William F. Murray assumed the role of Boston postmaster. He is described as able conscientious vigorous and personable and is expected to carry on the good work of his predecessor Mansfield under sometimes trying circumstances.
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William F. Murray
Boston
Federal
Murray
Mansfield
Frank S. Childs
William Murray
Childs
Wanton B. Sherman
New England
Democratic Economy Cuts Rivers and Harbors Bill
The rivers and harbors bill is reduced to a 20 million dollar appropriation and becomes law. The piece argues Democrats show economy in wartime conditions while Republicans claim credit. It notes a Democratic House majority of 145 and Senate majority of seven and a Democratic president.
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House
Senate
A Poor Policy
Southern Governors and Congress members met in Washington to discuss marketing problems faced by cotton growers due to wartime disruption. They favored halving next season's production to raise crop value, but the piece argues such reduction harms supply, invites future price drops, and calls for a better solution to aid cotton planters without suppressing production.
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Congress
Washington
Poor Prophecy From Paris Seer Draws Mixed Reactions
A Paris self styled prophetess Mme Thebes draws attention with an almanac praised by simple readers. Her bold European war forecast for mid year sparked interest while her Sept 29 Kaiser demise claim proved unfounded as of now.
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Paris
Mme. de Thebes
Wilhelm
Prophetic power blamed for world ruling claim
Fragmentary quote suggests a critic doubts any person holds real power to shape events. The line contrasts a supposed prophetic insight with the idea that no individual truly governs the world.
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Paris
Wrong Way to Influence Public Opinion in the United States
The New York Sun reprints a Munich letter by the lord mayor and education director criticizing American editors for credulity. It argues that newspapers publish all despatches and that rumors and fiction arise from both sides, not from newspaper failure.
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New York Sun
Munich
United States
Paris
London
Austria
Germany
New York
Rivalry in ruin in a war of ships and prices
The piece contrasts British and German naval losses and detentions since hostilities began with the broader toll on livelihoods. It cites 12 British ships sunk by German cruisers and 24 fishing vessels sunk or captured, while German losses and detentions exceed 300,000 tons. It argues battles yield only ruin and higher bread prices for workers.
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Great Britain
Germany
North Sea
Suez
Health Commissioner Nomination Ends Uncertain Debate
Governor Walsh nominated Dr Allan J McLaughlin for state health commissioner and the council confirmed with rules suspended. The candidate brings government trained experience in biological investigation and administration and is expected to meet Massachusetts sanitation needs. The Governor is commended for thorough search and successful result.
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Walsh
Allan J. McLaughlin
State of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
McLaughlin
Department of Biological Investigation
Resignation of Dr Louis Livingstone Seaman Cites Neutrality
Washington reports Dr Louis Livingstone Seaman first lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps resigned after criticizing the German Belgium campaign. The move is cited as evidence that US military and naval neutrality must be upheld and echoed as guidance for officials and Congress to refrain from public speeches on European combat.
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Washington
Louis Livingstone Seaman
Medical Reserve Corps of
Army
Belgium
United States
Seaman
Secretary of War
Congress
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk on Maine hunting season
At daylight the Maine hunting season opens through December 15. The piece lampoons nonresident licenses at $25, outlines guide duties and costs, and jokes about moose, deer, and the hunting culture in Maine, noting dangers, odds of success, and local character.
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Maine Woods
Maine
Maine Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Commission
Gridley
Funeral Services Held for Dr. Robert White
Funeral services for Dr. Robert White a North End physician and Royal College of Surgeons member were held at his Cambridge home on Massachusetts Avenue. Rev George S Small presided and about 40 family friends attended. Cremation followed at Forest Hills with ashes to be scattered per his wishes.
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Robert White
North End
Royal College of Surgeons
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
George S. Small
Mariners' House
North Square
Forest Hills
Teeth and Health feature by Dr Edwin in Sun day Post
A formative magazine item in Sun day Post by Dr Edwin outlines dental health basics. It covers preventive care and routine checkups aimed at general readers and families.
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Next Sunday Post
Edwin
Fires and relics and public life from Boston notes
The Observant Citizen reports on Wellesley College preserving a fire relic gavel, caribou sightings near Maine, nurses at Carney Hospital's music, Harvard alumni events, an Arabic refugee cargo, Post Office staff changes, Dudley Street Baptist Church hymn display, and local street name history. It also notes the wireless fire alarm at Long Island and a long-serving Boston bank messenger.
Opinion on a man kissing on first outing with a girl
The writer argues a girl should refuse unwanted outings and denials to avoid implying acceptance. A man who pursues a kiss on the first meeting shows little respect or self control, and his intent depends on the individual man and the girl involved.
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Miss Champagne
Fads and fashions highlight new colors and styles
Circular skirts return with seal brown and oxblood red colors prominent. Gold ribbons appear in millinery while tunics feature scalloped hems and Latin bindings. Ambe rshades lead lace and a new color named June pug stands out this season.
Painted Faces Uncle Walt Warns Against Overdoing Makeup
A verses by Walt Mason lampoons cousin Mary’s heavy use of powders and paints. He mocks the trend of aging predictably and urges leaving nature’s face intact, noting beauty fades with too much cosmetics.
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Mary
Walt Mason
Adams
Trust to a nurse saves a sick baby's life
A mother and father entrust their dying child to a nurse after a long struggle with poverty and illness. The nurse vows to save him, takes the boy to a country home, and the family later sees him recover, thankful for the care and trust that saved their child.
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Baritz
Hmfe
Ritz
New York City
Italy
War events of 1914 resemble those of 1870
A reflective note compares the 1914 war events with those of 1870. The item highlights striking pictures to accompany a future Sunday Post feature.
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Newton Newkirk
Wellesley College
Ellen F. Pendleton
Walter I. Neal
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Carney Hospital
South Boston
Old Harbor Street
Jehny
Peter Bowditch
Harvard
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Forbes
Roger Ernst
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Charles A. Fulton
France
Switzerland
Mr. Webster
America
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Penway Park
Long Island
Portland Harbor
Jerete
Theodore Cartier
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Mr. Cartier
George C. Riggs
Kate Douglas Wiggin
England
Rebecca
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary of England
Lving
Avery Street
Tremont Street
Coleburn
Foreign
Mildred Champagne
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