Joint Debate Promises Educational Campaign Aid
The Boston Post notes a planned public discussion on the silver question with Mr. Atkinson of Brookline and Mr. O'Sullivan of Lawrence. It argues that joint debate, whether named so or not, serves as a valuable campaign education tool by showing parallel positions and aiding voter judgment. If such debates popularize in New England, intelligent voting gains.
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Atkinson
Brookline
O'Sullivan
Lawrence
Morgan predicts a path to prosperity in a revived economy
The Post notes rising confidence with J Pierpont Morgan predicting better business and a move toward prosperity. Signs include stock market gains, gold inflows, and factories resuming longer hours after short-time operations. The revival, amid a heated national campaign, marks a shift in economic sentiment.
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Post
J. Pierpont Morgan
Stock Exchange
Arrests in Cuba Spur U S Demand for Fair Trials
The Kingston Ia captain was released on bail after contraband of war charges, while the Cuban arrest of an American citizen raises U S concern. The piece denounces American prisoners in Cuban jails and calls for speedy trials and removal of Weyler style drum head courts martial.
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Kingston
Havana
United States
Cuba
Weyler
Hospitality limits for Li Hung Chang in Washington
The piece argues that Washington police properly refused to carry Li Hung Chang in a sedan chair, limiting hospitality to ensuring safety and nontrivial service. It notes Li is well treated and continues to receive dignified hospitality, but that bearing him personally is not an obligation of hosts.
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Washington
Chang
Earl Li
Li Hung Chang
Free Silver and the Workingman in 19th Century Prices
An analysis of wages and prices from 1860 to 1890 shows workers gained 58 percent in money and 72 percent in purchasing power. It notes wages rose while costs fell after 1872, and questions whether silver demonetization or free coinage drove the real value of labor.
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United States
Wright
The Gold Standard And Workingmen’s Economic View
The passage argues wages rose and hours fell due to productivity and unions, not just law. It credits labor-saving tech, transport cheaper by rail and steam, cheaper steam power, and electricity for rising output across twenty five years. It asserts the gold standard protected workers by keeping money value stable and warns free silver would raise prices while weakening wage value. The Post trusts workingmen to decide after study.
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The
Post
Observant Citizen Highlights Boston Social Notes
In the August issue a local wheelwomen feature showcases Marion Howard, now a bicyclist, with two full page portraits. She departs Boston today with her Columbia for a Bar Harbor wheeling tour. Councilman John L. Kellye secures funds for a Maverick Cottage corner fountain and an illuminated North ferry dock. Lawyer N C Bartlett notes a legal fee dispute over a $1 bicycle use charge for a writ service. Armour fortune stories share family surprises and odd anecdotes. Thomas E Clifford, famed Tremont performer, appears daily before shows. The new psychic cult, described in Sunday’s Post, gains traction as Mrs May Stevenson prepares to lecture at 67 Berkeley Street.
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Marion Howard
Miss Howard
Boston
Columbia
Bar Harbor
John L. Kellye
Ward 2
Maverick and
Cottage Streets
East Boston
Wood Island Park
Noddle Island
North Ferry
Ferry Department
N. C. Bartlett
Lmes
May Stevenson
Berkeley Street
Night Before Christmas Crooks Offer Aid to Orphaned Child
Two thieves on a Christmas errand discover a sobbing street child and ailing youth in a rain soaked alley. They comfort the boy, who asks if Santa will come if his mother is in heaven, and the scene ends with his hopeful plea as the night unfolds.
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Jim Barry
Jim
Bill Joyce
Eddie
Santa Claus
Two crooks and a good deed in a dark alley
In a night of crime two burglars try a safe break in a tree residence but arrest themselves by aiding a boy and stealing money from a policeman. The trio ends with Jim Barry and companion behind bars for assault and burglary tools, their future long.
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Eddie
Jim
Bill
Jim Barry
Post Letter Box to the Editor on Crescent Beach Park
A reader criticizes Crescent Beach as a park claiming police drove bathers back into the water and limited sand seating. He notes the bandstand square lacks amenities and questions the Metropolitan Park Commission’s priorities while observing Sunday restrictions and candy or bathing suit rentals nearby.
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the Post
Crescent Beach
Metropolitan Park Commission
Cost of Second Naturalization Papers
Letter to the editor asks the Post the cost to file second naturalization papers. Mentions first filing two years ago costing $1 and cites final application for aliens at $2. Also references making out the papers at $1.
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The
Post
the Post
S. Butler
Naturalization Question From A Would-Be Citizen
A five year resident asks the editor if a man who never previously filed papers can now naturalize and what is the quickest method to apply. The letter seeks guidance on the naturalization process and timeline.
You Cannot Do So To Become A Citizen Says Court
The statement advises that to pursue citizenship one must take witnesses to the Circuit Court and apply for first papers. It notes second papers will come two years later, outlining a two stage process for naturalization.
Bargains for the feminine mind in fall suits
Bargains abound as big shops delay fall goods. Odd size silk lined dark blue serge suits from the summer stock are offered at cutting prices. Shoppers can secure a handsome garment for little money, with guidance to choose well cut and silk lined options.
The Latest Fall Costumes And Silks We’ll Wear
Sombre lining and home braid tracing add a modern touch to fall costumes. These suits mimic high end models priced around thirty dollars, while silk waists remain in fashion with charming summer silk effects, especially Persian patterns, expected to endure through winter.
A Sea-Sidd Tragedy On the Beach
A poem narrates a bathing maid in a seaside tragedy as a youth tries to rescue her but is swept away by a huge wave. The crowd reacts with laughter while the maiden speaks in a playful tone amid the scene. A summer mood pervades, with verses on young loves and flirtatious maidens.
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Tal Tal
Philadelphia North Americana
Gladys
Nell
Nancy
Daily table hints breakfast dinner supper with recipes
A home cook’s guide lists breakfast items such as lettuce broiled beefsteak poached eggs on toast canned raspberries cream muffins coffee and dinner features smothered chicken potato puff green peas scalloped tomato crab apple jelly cucumbers bread and butter blackberry shortcake tea for breakfast and supper. The text provides detailed amounts and method for cream muffins smothered chicken blackberry shortcake and peach marmalade including oven times and steps. It ends with a byline Mrs Grace Fuller 1 Emerald street Boston.
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Graham Gems
Grace Fuller
Emerald Street
Boston
Sunday Religious Services and Meetings Roundup
A dense list of church services across Boston areas including First Free Baptist Church Shawmut Avenue Rev. O H Tracy. Autumnal Reunion at Tabernacle Baptist Bowdoin Square Rev Welter Calley. Sermons at Old South Third Church Tremont Temple People’s Temple Tremont Street M E and other congregations with times and topics. Also civic religious events and lectures at various halls.
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First Free Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Rutland Street
O. H. Tracy
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Bowdoin Square
Welter Calley
Old South Church
Third Church
T. H. Dana
Quincy
Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
James Boyd Brady
Wil
Octo-Quartet
Carter
Cushman
J. A. Burgess
Brady
First Presbytherian Church
Scott F. Hershey
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Dorchester Street
Boston
Charies J. Cameron
Brockville
Boston Theater Opens Winter Season With New Features
Labor Day marks a citywide start to the dramatic season as theaters unveil revival of The Old Eve that every theatregoer loves and Denman Thompson may end his run. Boston Theatre showcases new features while Hollis hosts The Sad Slavey and May Irwin headlines at the Museum with a refreshed cast. Fregoli extends at Park, Erminie opens at Castle Square with Louise Millard and Clara Lane, and Cotton King excites Columbia audiences next week.
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Boston
Denman Thompson
Hollis
London
New York
Gotham
Dan Daly
Marie Dressler
Charles Danby
Charles Kirke
Richard Carle
May Duryea
Ja Petite Adelaide
May Irwin
Widow Jones
Museum
Charles Dickson
Etta Gilroy
Joseph Sparks
Jacques Kruger
Fregoli
the Park
Erminie
Castle Square Theatre
Louise Millard
Clara Lane
Sutton Vane
Columbia
Brady
Katherine Rober
America
Lothrop
New Grand Theatre
Inez
Paradise Alley
Tremont
Gustave Kerker
Lady Slavey
Marie Stuart
Howard Atheneum
James E. Hoey
Lizzie B. Raymond
Haines and Pettingill
Hines
Remington
Saville
Stuart
Nelson and Milledge
Wills
Collins
Lillian
James Kennedy
Rush
Excelsior Burlesque
Grand Opera House
Raymon Moore
Moa and Goodrick
Marie Leslie
Johnson Davenport
Lorella
May Mooney
Baltimore Orioles
Austin & Stone’s
Magnus Schulz
Olympic Grounds
Huntington Avenue
H. C. Magee
Birdie Lewis
Charles ¥. Adams
Keith
Trocadero
Palace Theatre
Theublic
Century Club
Burlesque and Specialty Company
Roland Reed
Crane
Grand Pera
Dailey Stars In New Play A Good Thing In New Britain
Peter F Dailey and company opened John J McNallys A Good Thing in New Britain Conn with a lively first night. Dailey jokes through four distinct roles while the crowd cheers the music and acts, predicting a strong season.
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New Britain
Conn
John J. MccNally
Peter F. Dailey and
Dailey
Mr. McNally
Stolen Sweets and Witty Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of humor from 19th to early 20th century papers includes quips about bicycles, indolence, and love antics. Jests feature Uncle Eben on effort, Miss Sampton’s indifference, a father’s reaction to marriage, and a sailor’s banter with a captain about flags and seas.
Phenixville Man Recounts Irish Origins and Service
Barney McKernan of Phenixville, Penn., claims he is one of two men aged about sixty nine in a famous charge of the Light Brigade. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States many years ago and has lived in Phenixville since.
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Barney McKernan
Phenixville
Penn
Light Brigade
Ireland
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Packer
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Philip, Jr
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Ogden
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Honor Among Thieves
W. Dement
Crocker Street
Somerville
Mass
Golder
U.S
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Methodist
Tremont Street
M. EH
Tremont and
Concord Streets
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M. E
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L. B. Bates
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Boston Common
Charles Street
F. H. Hamilton
Roxbury
HB. J. Prescott
Kennebunk
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Wester
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
F. P. Whitney
Masters Earl Eaton
Norman Augustus Wyeth
Herbert W. Taylor
George Mendall Taylor
Alberto J. Diaz
People’s Temple
Bey
Mr. Hodges
Seatsee
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Arcade Hall
Park Square
William Read
Ivy Leat Hall
Washington Street
God
Abraham
Isaac
Greenback Labor Party
Reun
Eagie Hall
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Hiawatha Hall
Minnie M. Soule
P. F. Dailey
Chicago Tribune
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Washington Star
Sampton
Chicago
Billy Bryan
Scott
Puck
New York Weekly
Jasper
Jumpuppe
Pridhe
Detroit Tribune
Rhodes
Old Howard View
Athenaum
James F. Hoey
Haines and Pettencill
Jas. Kennedy
Wills and Collins
Hin's and
Nelson and Milledce
Leonard and Fulton
Washington and
Reeves Sts
Milton Nobles
the Cohans
Lettie Levyne
James Richmond Clenroy
Bruns
Nia
Fitzcibeon
Peices
Olympis Grounds
Huntington Ave
C. Magee
Blakeley
Trilby
Sergi. Walsh
Wm. Lindora
Italy
Charles F." Atkinson
Frank Harvey
Saaseyen Theatre
Tremont St. Eee
NEW Fea
Keith’s
Taeatee
Beautiful Living Pictures
the Wonderful Cinematographe
Witter J. Peabody du
Boston Museum
Eve’gs
Matiner
Tonight
Reed
Roland
Mr. Wright
Maw Irwin
Wido Jones
Hiuntington Ave
Mass. Ave
Weer
Aubrey Boucicault
Pitts, Kimball
Lewis's
Stone
Austin
Eugene Tompkins
Old Homestead
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
N. Y
Labor Day
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gray Co
Ltd
Geo. W. Ayer
Boston Ball Grounds
Cleveland
Fe Hiss
Adams
Emperor William
Berlin Academy of the Fine Arts
Jules Stewart
Margharita
Napoleon
Frank Leslie
Prince Bismarck
Henry Ward Beecher
Dwight L. Moody
Aubrey Beardsley
Nickelodeon
Hanover Stnema of the Curious
Cotton King
Plymouth
Putnam
Winthrop Wharf
Atlantic Ave
Union Depot
Chelsea
White Wharf
Commercial St
Ferrries
Chapin
Treas
A. A
Spitz
Pass
Agt
Henry Morrison
Snow’s Arch
F. W. Lichfield
Ocean
Millie Bonette
Pearson’s Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Willows
Portland Steamers
Bay State
Portland
India Wharf
Co. F. Williams
Ieee TE Harbor
Lincoln Wharf
Bass Point
Nahant
Sita
Uplanders
Provincetown
Felow
Joan Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Cape
Bo Fem ST Wood
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