Amicvto: With a Mission And Without a Muzzle
The editorial condemns Admiral Higginson for accepting Newport society at a naval maneuvers, criticizing Assistant Secretary of War Sanger for intruding on a navy affair. It urges accountability from Secretaries Root and Moody and even a presidential reprimand if needed, linking naval strength to peaceful defense rather than aggression.
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Newport
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New York
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America
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War Department
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Roosevelt
Sedley
Miles
The Slugger Mystery in Cambridge and Brookline
A newspaper column considers the janitor of the Natural History rooms as the suspect in the slugger crimes. With police hopes and a city reward, officials weigh motives and whether the same assailant links the museum attack to earlier Cambridge and Brookline assaults, noting possible insanity and the puzzle of recent Boston crime.
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Natural History Rooms
Cambridge
Brookline
Natural History Museum
Boston
Delayed Summer Brings Prolonged Vacation Comfort
An editorial argues that unseasonable warmth in September, though not aligned with the calendar, parallels astronomical seasons and offers a welcome extension of vacation time for New England residents. The piece notes that late warmth benefits those who postponed trips and highlights the region's extended off-season appeal.
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Weather Bureau
New England
Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Push Naval Power
President Roosevelt in New England speeches advocates the Monroe doctrine with emphasis on expanding American naval strength. The remarks highlight the administration's view of growing sea power as key to foreign policy and national security.
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Roosevelt
New England
Keeping Sunday and the Baseball Case
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Dewey ruled that play on Sunday is not a violation of the Lord's day. A boy who threw and another caught a ball was not guilty, likening it to kite flying. The ruling signals a broader legal interpretation of keeping Sunday toward greater personal liberty.
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Dewey
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Scott
Boston stage favorites and social notes from Observant Citizen
The Observant Citizen notes stage loyalty with Severin de Deyn welcome at a rival venue and a gift of flowers. It reports on Dorchester clergy friends returning to college, a New York invention to sell liquors in tabloid form, a tale of a swimmer named Scott, and staff changes with Connor family in Melrose. Also mentions a Boston terrier at a parade, George K. Holbrook arriving from London, and Worthington C. Ford leaving the Library for New York City work.
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Germany
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Mauropean Travel
Animals at Point of Pines delight and debate
Newton Newkirk visits a wire enclosure labeled The Happy Family at Point of Pines. He observes dogs, monkeys, two foxes, a peccary and an anteater, noting monkey mischief, flea bites, Darwin debates, and the mixed temperaments of the animals. He recalls evolution, laments liberty, and plans a Boston return with plans to visit Norumbega Park.
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Charles Darwin
Darwin
United States
Trustees Take No Action On Worcester Insane Hospital Meeting
Worcester, Sept. 2. Trustees of the Worcester Insane Hospital held their monthly meeting and after a lengthy discussion over charges against management following a nurses' strike, adjourned without official action beyond issuing a statement promising to investigate management methods when there are charges. Dr. Gage said no official investigation can occur without formal charges. Some trustees urged immediate action, while others favored awaiting the State Board of Insanity meeting in Boston tomorrow.
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Post
State Board of Insanity
Boston
Labour Congress Forms Bold Labor Agenda In London
Over 50 delegates representing 1,250,000 workers attend the Trades Union Congress opening in London. President W C Steadman denounces government measures like the education bill sugar tax and grain tax. Debates on royal references fail. an anti war motion passes. The congress backs eight hour days for shop and mining workers and calls for state-enforced closing hours.
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Trades Union Congress
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Trades Union Congress Today
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Great Briain
Harvard Students Cattle Punchers Return Home
Five Harvard students who sailed as cattle punchers aboard the Hanoverian returned Monday. They used aliases Brightey Cummings Hosford Hinkley and Cunniff and were shipped by Mrs. J C Ballem of 222 Commercial street. An onboard clergyman Rev J Waring of Pewtucket and a Dr Floot of Newton traveled earlier, both aboard as cattle punchers. The voyage involved feeding and watering the cattle, with the crew noting loafers avoid such work.
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Fllot
Newton
The New School Marm in Bugleville and a Stinging Lesson
Mary Hall, a fresh normal school graduate, teaches in Bugleville where troublemaker Jonathan Hutch causes chaos with bees a pin and a snake. After a harsh whipping she finds support from Hal Norton, the mill superintendent, leading to a firm bond and a celebratory reception.
Appeal to aid ex foes in Alabama veterans home
Minneapolis September 2 General Eli Torrance commander in chief of the G A R has issued an appeal asking Grand army veterans to contribute funds to build the home for Confederate veterans at Mission Creek Alabama
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Eli Torrance
Grand Army
Mission Creek
Ala
Moody Square Dedicated in North Salem honor Moody
Moody Square in North Salem was dedicated this evening in honor of Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody. The ceremony drew local residents and officials who lauded Moody’s service and the impact of the square on the community.
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Moody
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William H. Moody
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Home Made Pillows Put Up To Promote Matrimony
Scituate, Sept. 2. Mrs. John Turner of The Glades North Scituate offers two home made pillows as prizes in a sweepstakes for graduates of the class of 98 at Scituate High School. The contest arose from a class reunion conundrum why the class is like pansies because they are all single. Seven pretty girls and seven prominent young men have not wed in four years. Rumors say a dashing bank clerk and a Miss may contest. Any marriage certificate will count. a home or church wedding could win. The plan aims to draw marriageable men to Scituate, with many details left to chance as contests unfold.
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Miss Hall
Mary Hall
Bugleville
Jonathan Hutch
Mise Hall
Tommy Sparrows
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Polly
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Thorougals
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Marriage Celebration at 62 Chandler Street Gem
Mis.se. Ste De gall hosted a private wedding last night with attendees Cecilia tirrieiin, iooree W, and Miss BE. The ceremony was officiated by Joey Ste Me from Boston, uniting the couple in matrimony at the residence.
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