Subway Heat to Cold Air Dramatically Noted by Reporter
A Post reporter measured drastic temperature drops from street to subway and inside cars at Boylston Park Street and Park Street stations. Readings showed up to 15 degree drops transitioning to the tunnel with strong crosswinds at Park Street, prompting calls for winter precautions and safer boarding practices.
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Post
Boylston Street North Bound
Mason Street
Poylston Street
Boylston Street
Park Street
Tremont Street
Windward Returns From Franz Josef Land Expedition
The British steamer Windward arrives in London with F G Jackson and colleagues from the Jackson Harmsworth expedition. They report thorough exploration of Franz Josef Land, depots left for future explorers, and a view that Gillies Land may be non existent. They describe difficult travels, scarce dogs, and new geographic conclusions including an open northern sea.
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London
Jackson- Harmsworth
Cape Flora
Franz Josef Land
F. G. Jackson
Elmwood
Jackson
Andree
Bell Island
Nansen
Albert Armitage
Franz Josef Lam
Cambridge Bay
Ourney
Gillies Land
North Sea
Ugland
King Oscar Land
Petermann Land
North Pole
Josef Land
Tromsoo
Germany denies demand for France explanation
Berlin reports an official contradiction denying that Germany would seek an explanation from France over a despatch by French premier M Meine replying to the Lorraine Society’s note praising the Franco Russian alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
France
M. Meiine
Lorraine Society
Post doctors ease patient load with 53 calls in Boston areas
The Post reports the Sick Baby Fund and medical relief efforts with 53 calls made and 17 patients treated yesterday in South Boston and the North End. The total fund receipts reach 5947 calls and 1289 patients assisted to date, with $260.00 previously acknowledged and 708.32 noted in funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
North End
Captain Jack theatrical benefit for House of the Angel Guardian
Galatea Dramatic Association presents a three act Irish life drama Captain Jack in 1867 to benefit the House of the Angel Guardian. Music by Margaret Hagan Canton and the Ladies Celestial Orchestra will accompany the performance directed by Robert W. Hurley. Cast includes P Coleman H Martin M Foley J Jones M Sullivan Gertrude Kilday Gertrude Buckley Annie H. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Jack
Galatea Dramatic Association
House of the Angel Guardian
Ireland
Missargaret Hagan
Canton
H. Martin
M. Foley
J. Jones
M. Sullivan
Gertrude Kilday
Gertrude Buckley
Annie H. Martin
Tramps Build Tree Camp Between East Watertown and Unionarket
A unique tramp lodging site was found between East Watertown and Unionarket, where a brush hut tops a maple tree about twenty feet high. The platformed hollowed branches serve as sleeping troughs, with a ground hut below. Police had been seeking the camp and plan to move the occupants on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Hooper Completes Troy to Hudson Swim Milestone
John Hooper swam from Troy to Hudson continuing downstream to Germantown, arriving in Hudson at 1 30 this morning after twenty hours of actual swimming and thirty seven miles covered since Stuyvesant. He plans to push toward Poughkeepsie by Sunday morning at ten, in first class condition.
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Hudson
N. Y
John Hooper
Troy
New York
Stuyvesant
Hooper
Germantown
Poughkeepsie
Dancing Masters Convention Opens in New City
The American Society of Professors of Dancing holds its annual convention in New York at Pierce Hall Copley square opening Tuesday morning. It marks the first time the society meets in this city with about fifty teachers expected from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Professors of Dancing
New York
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
Fruit Steamer Yumuri Es Cast by Spanish Cruiser
Captain Karl of the Norwegian steamer Yumuri reports a thrilling near encounter while sailing from Port Antonio Jamaica to Long Wharf with a banana cargo. A Spanish cruiser shadowed the Yumuri for hours, displayed no flag, and later withdrew without incident after a biscuit was tossed aboard. Aboard were two passengers, E R Atwood and F H Homan, with a note that £30 was stolen from Homan before departure.
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Karl
Long Wharf
Port Antonio
Jam
Crooked Island
Inagua
Fruiter
Kars
Cruiter
Inagua Island
E. R. Atwood
Cape Cod
The
Fruit Company
Jamaica
F. H. Homan
Amherst College
Sculpture group backs national monument to the American hymn
The America Memorial Monument Association of Boston plans political effort to elect candidates favorable to erecting a national monument to the American hymn. Leaders include George Ed win Lothrop Jr and Henry Cabot Lodge with endorsements from Sherman, McKinley, and Cardinal Gibbons. Ada Rehan and Cyrus Cobb among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George Edwin Lothrop, Jr
Roxbury
Henry Cabot Lodge
Edwin A. Curtis
Eliza T. Hill
Carrol D. Wright
J. R. Sovereign
R. of L
Frances &. Willard
Roswell C. Downer
Broadway National Bank
Ofton
Isaac P. Hutchinson
A. P. Foster
C. Beale
Gumbart
James L. Gordon
FE. H. Dunbar
W. H. Littlefield
Darius Cobb
Mary H. Hunt
Annie C. Beale
Kate Tannatt Woods
Susan S. Fessenden
George W. Penniman
A. Shuman
John Sherman
Monsignor Satelli
William McKinley
Ohio
Cardinal Gibbons
George Fred Williams
Ada Rehan
Cyrus Cobb
Ames Statue Company
Abbott Graves
Samuel B. Capen
William Shaw
The
Christian Endeavorers
Harriet M. Lothrop
National Society, Children of the American Revolution
Girl in Court for Larceny in Somerville Court
Miss Jessie L. Quimby of Amesbury was arraigned in Somerville Police Court on a larceny charge for $390. Complainant Miss Myra A. Ordway says Quimby offered investments promising large returns and received $1800 from her before no returns appeared. The case was continued to September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Jessie L. Quimby
Amesbury
Myra A. Ordway
Miss Ordway
Miss Quimby
Tragic Elopement Suspect Falls From Train in Iowa
H R Ward of San Francisco, tied to a Los Angeles millionaire’s wife elopement, fell or jumped from a window on an overland Northwestern train near Iowa, dying en route to Chicago. His body found near Wheatlands, Illinois, in a night robe. officers suspect dementia, with clothing left in his berth and a cryptic Fremont telegram referenced by detectives.
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Chicago
H. R. Ward
San Francisco
Chicago & Northwestern Overland Flyer
Millionaire Bradbury
Los Angeles
Iowa
Wheatlands
Ward
Warn
Roundy
Geneva
Central Station
Fremont
Neb
Broderick
Ard
Bath Lodge Condemns Custody Decree in Roberts Patten Case
Bath Maine September eight. The Knights of Pythias Patten Lodge No. 56 passes resolutions praising Percy W Roberts as an honorable, devoted father while denouncing Judge Whitehouse for awarding custody to John O Patten and the late Mrs Roberts. The meeting drew a large attendance and strong comments in Bath.
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Bath
Roberts-Patten
Knights of Pythias
Patten
Patten Lodge
K. of P
Percy W. Roberts
Roberts
Along the Water Front and Harbor News
At 3 o clock this afternoon the Cunard steamer Cephalonia will sail from East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool with 30 second cabin and 126 steerage passengers. The Gallia left Qellenstown yesterday with 82 saloon 100 second cabin and 203 steerage travelers and arrives next Saturday. A new ferry drop at East Boston is likely costing 10 000 to 12 000, with repairs around 2 000. A wrecking crew delivered the sealed remains of Luke Haley to East Boston for burial after aboard the Orion. The Congo from London to Boston arrives with damaged propeller blades removed. A bottle message from the Grand Banks is deemed a fake. The Elmer F. E. F. Randal is taken to Beverly for repairs after collision near Boston lightship. The Fish Hawk steamer is under repair in Simpson's East Boston.
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Cunard
Cephalonia
H. W. Pierce
Boston
Queenstown
Liverpool
W. L. Conant
Qellenstown
Richard F. Keough
East Boston
Revere
South Ferry
Burnham’s
Street Department
Orion
New England
Granville Pensby
St. Lucia
B. W. IL
London
Earl
Lincoln
Wiscasset
Boothbay
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Luke Haley
Oscar Healey
Lewis Wharf
Frank 8. Maloney
Brooks Street
East
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Congo
St. John’s
N. F
Richardson
Gloucester
Mass
United States
Steer
St. Pierre
Mia
Grand Banks
Haward Barnwell
Woburn
State Department
Washington, D. C
Elmer Fef. Randal
Henry Sutton
William D. Duncan
Beverly
Simpson's
United States Fish Commissioner
Fish Hawk
Miller Trial at Roxbury District Court Continues
The case against Hotel Prentiss owner William A. Miller proceeds in Roxbury District Court with focus on the second complaint. Key witnesses were Joseph Holley of the Law and Order League and Miss J Florence O Hara, whose testimonies questioned sign requirements. The judge postponed ruling to 10 o clock.
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William A. Miller
Hotel Prentiss
Roxbury
Joseph Holley
Law and Order League
J. Florence O’hara
Holley
Miss O’hara
Miller
Bolster
Seven Thousand Vest Makers Strike Cripples Industry
In New York on September 3 over 7000 vest makers walked out delaying production. Organizer James Freeman said wages were so low men fear marriage, forcing women to work longer hours. He notes current pay of $8 weekly for sixteen to eighteen hours daily, down from years ago when jobs paid $10 to $6 for eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Freeman
Freeman
New Engine Houses Planned for Boston Area
Fire Commissioner Russell announced two new Boston engine houses to be built at Centre street West Roxbury and Washington street Grove Hall opposite the Consummatives Home. Bids are sought for Centre street with award on September 15. Grove Hall will require a new company, accommodating a ladder truck and chemical company.
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Russell
Boston
Centre Street
West Roxbury
Washington Street
Grove Hall
Mt. Vernon Street House
Conflict of Authority at Pauper Institutions Board Visit Planned
A dispute over control in the pauper institutions department centers on superintendent J Wentworth placing a woman inmate in solitary for deemed reasons. Mrs Alice Lincoln a board member intervened by removing another woman from confinement, action awaiting board approval. The board plans a site visit on Monday to review the matter.
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J. Wentworth
Long Island
Alice Lincoln
Board of Trustees
George Curtis Celebrates 80th Birthday in Roxbury Home
George Curtis aged 60 yesterday marked his 80th birthday with bouquets and letters from friends at his Highland street home in Roxbury. He and his family later drove to Wellesley and returned for a 1 30 p m dinner at home.
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George Curtis
Edwin Upton Curtis
Highland Street
Roxbury
Curtis
Wellesley
Conductor Falls From Car On Chelsea Bridge
O C Tibbetts of Harris street Revere and a Lynn & Boston railroad conductor fell from his car while crossing Chelsea bridge at six last evening. He was found unconscious and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where his skull was fractured.
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O. C. Tibbetts
Harris Street
Revere
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Chelsea Bridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Waees
Social Democracy of America meeting at 81 Howard Street
The Boston branch held a meeting at 81 Howard Street where Chairman T. W. Curtis spoke on municipal treatment while on the Common on Sundays. A vote of thanks was given to the Post for publishing the organization’s reports. A Labor Day gathering on the Common was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Social Democracy of America
Howard Street
T. W. Curtis
Corbett's Column on Trustworthy Friends and Gold Schemes
The column warns about apparent friends with mercenary motives and the danger of loans. It praises honesty, endorses the subway and Magee range, suggests practical humor, and notes the Klondike gold rush fever. It promotes investing in the Klondike Gold Mining and Trading Company in Court Square, with stock at one dollar and total proceeds of one million.
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Klondike
Klondike Gold Mining and Trading Company
Smith Building
Court Square
Notes on Language and Society and Local Dining Review
A column contrasts American English unity with British regional speech, praises Cook's ladies lunch at Avon Street for location menu and service, and comments on alimony lawsuits and frugal homemaking. The piece weaves social observations with a brief restaurant aside and skeptical take on income and family claims.
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Cook
No. 23
Avon Street
Boston Baked Beans and managerial vanity on display
Returning vacationers will find Boston the same old scene and Bos ton Baked Bean Company's beans praised by Manager Whipple. The writer muses on how some men, after securing a job, immediately test its stability by messing around and risking their position.
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Boston
Whipple
Seasons Change and Summer Whispers Endings
The writer notes a cool past three months for stay-at-homes and resorts alike, reflecting on the cycle of love and partings as Cupid-like scenes recur. The piece ends with a cordial greeting from E. A. Corbett, suggesting a reflective, gentle-seasonal mood.
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Cupid
Celebrated Treaty Day Observed by Norfolk Daughters
Thirteen Norfolk towns mark the 114th anniversary of the treaty of peace with Great Britain under Fairbanks Chapter. Chapter regent Mrs. Lydia M. Fisher presided. Miss Saran E. Hunt delivered greetings from Essex county Daughters. Emma Foster urged larger membership. Local historians and society leaders spoken, urging unity among Daughters, Historical Society and Revolutionary groups.
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Norfolk
Great Britain
Fairbanks
Lydia M. Fisher
Hyde Park
Saran E. Hunt
Essex County Daughters
Emma Foster
Bunker Hill
D. A
Essex
Nelson V. Titus
Adams
Quincy
Quebec
Louisburg
Hill
The
Historical Society
William Lee
Massachusetts Society
Washington
National University
Charles G. Chick
Society of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution
Governor Writes of Rich Finds in the Hill
Alaska's governor declares gold seekers in the hills a fine class of men highlighting promising finds and the hopeful mood among prospectors. He praises their perseverance and notes potential impact on state development and revenue.
Remarkably orderly Alaskan rush to Klondike noted
Governor John G Brady of Alaska writes from Juneau to Secretary Bliss, describing the Klondike rush. Steamships sail daily to Dyea and Skaguay with passengers and supplies, dust shipments along the Yukon expected at two and a half tons, and about 5000 men on trails to the White Pass. He praises the orderly nature of the prospectors and notes only a fraction will cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John G Brady
Alaska
Bliss
Klondike
Brady
Juneau
Dyea
Skaguay
Yukon
White Pass
Bodwell Defends Behring Sea Harvest Claims in Halifax
Bodwell continued his Behring Sea hearing argument in Halifax on September 3. He contended British captains and crews on sealing vessels were competent and could have made good catches if allowed to operate. He rejected US claims that ships were too small for Behring Sea dangers and argued US-fishing method critiques were in error. He noted vessels could remain in the Behring Sea until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Bodwell
United States
Sunday Religious Services Across Tremont Temple Area
The Tremont Temple hosts Rev. George C. Lorimer in two services with sermons on The Coming Communion and The Sphinx and the Saviour plus a 3 pm song service and Labor Day address. Dozens of churches statewide share morning and evening schedules including Harvard Street, First Baptist Commonwealth Ave, Old South, People’s Temple, Bromfield Street Church, Tremont Street M E, Fourth Presbyterian, Roxbury and First Presbyterian sites with varied worship, Sunday schools, and youth programs.
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Tremont Temple
Stranger’s Sabbath
George C. Lorimer
D. D
England
Lorimer
Harvard Street Baptist Church
Charles C. Earle
Jesus
May Gunn Horton
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Nathan E. Wood
OLD South Church
Third Church
Prealdent
William J. Tucker
Hanover
N. H
Vethedist
People's Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Brady
A. B. Kendig
New York
Stranger’s Church
L. B. Bates
Tremont Street
M. E
Tremont and
Concord Streets
John D. Pickles
Presbyterian
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
South Boston
Charles J. Cameron
Herbert W. Stebbins
Boston
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Warren Street
Woodbine
James J. Dunlop
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
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Minnie M. Soule
Appleton Hall
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Paine Memorial
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Ninth Tree
W. J. Batt
Concord Reformatory
J. Crocker
Cornet
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
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Charles L. Page
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
A. TI. Mayo
God's American University
Republic of Letters
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Joseph G. Hegarty
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Ambrose
Israel
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Gluck
Glover
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Brooklyn
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