Democrats Rally Against Pennsylvania Press Gag Law
The Pennsylvania Democrats push repeal of the Grady-Salys press gag law as central to their platform at Harrisburg. They claim the law targets free speech and press freedom, urging repeal to rally cross-party support and defend secret ballots. The piece decries the law as an outrageous curb on liberty, noting its inoperability but lasting insult. The column shifts abruptly to Gloucester cod fisheries, lamenting potential fish supply loss and urging alternatives if cod declines.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Grady-Salys
United States
Republic
Quay
Death by own action club described as ghastly folly
Derby Connecticut reports a man Bernard Bernabucci who claimed to be elected to die and killed himself after attempting to throw under trains. The piece condemns the idea as insane and revolting, arguing such clubs resemble degenerate associations and should be treated as fiction rather than reality.
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Derby
Conn
Bernard Bernabucci
Naugatuck
Humbert
Paterson
N. J
What to do with the Cup
Essay urges retiring the America's Cup from the New York Yacht Club era and proposes turning the trophy over to the National Museum in Washington as a relic, with a new universal prize offered for international competition under wholesome conditions.
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Thomas Lipton
New York
Great Britain
New York Yacht Club
National Museum
Washington
Berlin rules for wireless telegraph service
The Berlin conference completes a practical framework for wireless telegraphy at sea. Coast stations must relay messages for vessels, with priority to urgent vessel requests and noninterference with other services. The protocol aims to prevent monopolies and ensure equal, efficient access, avoiding past interference seen during the America's Cup races.
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Berlin
Washington
Cod catch fears grip coastal resorts and bays
Intimations arise that this season’s cod catch will be restricted despite abundance locally. Coastal fishing trips bring plenty of cod to summer resorts, but major supply sources lack fish. Prices rise and uncertainty grows as banks report a serious shortage of bait in Newfoundland ports and squid have disappeared.
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Newfoundland
Weather, theater trades, and literary notes in Observant Citizen
The Observant Citizen recalls a mild end to the dog days and reports John Craig preparing for a New York run with Mary Mannering in The Stubbornness of Geraldine and Judith. It notes Basil J. Serres departure, Billy Burgundy’s rising fame, and John Kendrick Bangs upcoming Boston Post work, with portraits of Bangs and quotes referencing Thackeray.
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John Craig
New York
Mary Mannering
Geraldine
Miss Mannering
Judith
Mary Young Craig
Bethlehem
N. H
Billy Burgundy
Sunday Post Tomorrow
America
The Betrothal and a Mustard Plaster Tale
A literary piece mixes a vow filled betrothal lyric with humorous prose about a mustard plaster. The narrator recounts neuralgia relief turned comic pain and a dream sequence, then shifts to a light poem on love and a Dorchester humor column.
Dog days in autumn spark questions over Boston weather
A Boston weather inquiry asks if dog days return in autumn as a recent warm spell contrasts with a cool six weeks. John W. Smith notes August was unusually cool with 81 days and a record low average of 66, while August had mostly cloudy or partly cloudy skies and no hot days.
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John W. Smith
Weather Bureau
Boston
Mansfield Scolds Press in Public Remarks at Larchmont
Richard Mansfield and his family arrived at Larchmont aboard the Amorita, anchored at Larchmont Yacht Club harbor before sailing eastward. He criticized newspapers for sensational headlines and questioned why wealth should grant status over the President, noting curiously bold bulletin board items.
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New York
Richard Mansfield
Larchmont
Amorita
Larchmont Yacht Club
United States
A Proposed Niche for Winthrop Statue Above Archway
Harold Keefe suggests placing the Winthrop statue over the archway of a planned sidewalk in front of the Old South structure facing Washington Street. He argues the site would be highly visible, appropriate, and fixed, enhancing its role as part of the colonial museum.
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Winthrop
Washington and
Milk Streets
Washington Street
Harold Keefe
SAYS NEGRO IS HERE TO STAY
A letter to the editor cites John Temple Graves and argues that Black people are settled in the South and will rise to influence. The writer asserts no assimilation problem exists and pledges reform of "the Southern white brother" toward Christianity and respect, claiming lasting presence and progress.
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John Temple Graves
Georgia
Ss. W. S
French phone operators would aid the telephone network
A reader with New England Telephone ties urges adding French operators to exchanges. She notes frequent requests from French speakers to converse in their language and asks for public opinion on implementing bilingual service.
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Sir
New England Telephone Company
A. L. Sanders
Quincy Youth Joins the Paulist Fathers
Daniel C. Carey son of Jeremiah Carey of South Street started for Washington D C to enter the Paulist Fathers order. He was one of the honor men of Boston College class and a graduate of Washington grammar school and Adams Academy. His brother Rev Michael J Carey C S P is also a Paulist and stationed in San Francisco.
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Quincy
Daniel C. Carey
Jeremiah Carey
South Street
Washington, D. C
Order of Paulist Fathers
Carey
Boston College
Washington Grammar School
Adams Academy
Michael J. Carey
C.S.P
Paulist Order
San Francisco
Ruggles and Atwell Wed in Wakefield Ceremony
Miss Alicia Ruggles daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry S Ruggles and Mr Charles Arthur Atwell son of Mr and Mrs William H Atwell were married at the bride’s parents home 24 Charles street Wakefield The Rev Thomas W Illman universalist pastor officiated Best man C Orne Bayrd cousin of the groom and maid of honor Miss Julia Ruggles sister of the bride attended apossi.
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Wakefield
Alicia Ruggles
Henry S. Ruggles
Charles Arthur Atwell
William H. Atwell
Charles Street
Thomas W. Illman
Universalist Church
C. Orne Bayrd
Julia Ruggles
Summer Homes of Well Known Bostonians at Hamilton
John H. Proctor of Brookline summers at Hamilton with a large Elizabethan style estate. The Proctors, near the Meyers and Congressman Gardner, belong to the Myopias and hunt ride and golf at the club. Their house is among Hamilton’s largest and hosts many parties all summer. A large rear stable supports frequent use of horses and carriages due to distance from the station.
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John H. Proctor
Brookline
Hamilton
A Boy and Girl Drive Plot in a Maury Story Night
A narrator proposes a short tale of a Boy a Girl a City Chap and a Kid Brother. The plot hinges on the Girl's allegiance the Boy's pride and the Kid's help leading to a mistaken driving scene a rescuer act and a comic melodrama ending in a quiet romance with a happy ending.
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Marjorie
Bob
Bob Morison
Sis
Madge
C. c
Prize Winners Named in Post Marriage Service Letters
The Post closes the letters contest on should they be omitted from the marriage service. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore serves as final judge for the best letters on each side and will announce the winners in tomorrow’s Sunday Post.
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Post
Mary A. Livermore
Sunday Post
Should the word obey be omitted from the marriage service
Readers debate whether the word obey should stay in the marriage vows. Proponents argue love alone should govern, while some favor keeping obey to reflect dutiful partnership. Contributors cite tradition, reverence, and divorce trends as supporting or opposing omission.
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Florence M. Mudgett
Main Street
North Woburn
M. J. O'Malley
Woodlawn Street
Clinton
Katharine Forrest
Tilton, N. H
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Wireless Rules
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Serres
Back Bay Council
O. Victor Limerick
Mississippi
John Kendrick Bangs
Next Sunday Post
Styx
Mark Twain
Holmes
Autocrat
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Thackeray
Bangs
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Dream Gang
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Satan
Dorchester
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Mansfield Scolds Press
Paulist Fathers
the Post
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Everett, Mass
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Obey
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