President McKinley Is Likely To Survive Buffalo Attack
The Boston Post reports cautious optimism from physicians regarding President McKinley’s condition after the Buffalo assassination attempt. The nation’s sympathy travels beyond politics, with world leaders and citizens alike expressing concern and support for the president and his wife. The piece argues against deterrence by punishment alone in fighting anarchism and notes public unity in the face of the peril.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Doctors and Detectives In the McKinley Assault
The piece contrasts the doctors’ flawless surgical response with the detectives’ ineffectual protection during President McKinley’s shooting. It notes trained Secret Service agents were present yet failed to avert the attack, while medical teams swiftly tamed the injury with decisive, hopeful care.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Science
Lipton Urges Practical Models to Reform Racing Yachts
Sir Thomas Lipton critiques current racing machines and calls for a shift to practical models. He argues rules force oversized sails and unsafe designs, advocating stability and usefulness to restore true yachtsmanship and sport. He believes reforms could earn him recognition as a reformer.
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Thomas Lipton
Thomas
The Punishment of Assassins and Presidential Security
The article argues a harsh moral stance on the McKinley assassination, noting New York law limits penalties to ten years for attempts on a president. It discusses whether death should be the punishment and warns anarchists act with the intent to kill, ignoring broader consequences beyond the act. The piece reflects public concern and policy debate surrounding vigilant justice and national security.
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McKinley
New York
Connecticut Charter Loosens Rules for Shady Corporations
Connecticut offers a lax corporate charter under a new law charging a flat fee per thousand dollars of capital with minimal reporting. No need to declare business scope, no residency requirement for stockholders or directors, and only a state agent is needed to represent the firm. The policy invites relocation of risky corporations from other states with scant accountability.
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New Jersey
Connecticut
Delaware
West Virginia
Romance and Bathhouse Controversy Blues in Cohasset Era
Gossips claim a complicated Cohasset romance as groom George A. Bryson and bride Ella Sweeney deny arranged marriage. The piece notes a mistaken identity, a Charlestown wedding, and a quiet ceremony at the groom's sister's home. Public bath rules at L Street spark public dissatisfaction among Dorchester and Roxbury visitors.
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Cohasset
Ella Sweeney
George A. Bryson
Dorchester
Roxbury
L Street
Bath
South Boston Notes Show Campaign Buzz and Local Folk
In South Foston town scenes at City Point and near SS Peter and Paul Church General Collins faces draw attention to the municipal campaign. Captain John Donahue of the yacht club hosts visitors and is praised as a skilled skipper. Randolph Bartlett, eight, impresses locals with fishing feats at Lake Mooselookmegantic and even spells its name.
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South Foston
City Point
General Collins
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Collins
Boston
John Donahue
South Boston Yacht Club
Ruth
Ed Lewis
New York
Billy’’ Maloney
Springfield
Harry Cook
Worcester
Donahue
South Boston
Randolph Bartlett
Frank J. Bartlett
Lake Mooselookmegantic
Love and Engagement Collide in a Wary Family Plot
Jack Walton plans to marry Mildred Morgan per his parents. A mistaken letter reveals his true love is Alice Sherwood. Mildred forgives, but Alice vanishes after Walton confronts her. years pass with Walton shadowed by a broken engagement and social whispers.
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Jack Walton
Mildred Morgan
Alice Sherwood
Jack
Mrs. Morgan
Mildred
Alice's Secret Marriage Revealed in Society
Jack Walton attends a society reception where he reunites with Alice in a conservatory moment. Alice introduces her husband, Mr Ugasey, to Jack as he discovers a letter he sent to Mildred was misdelivered. Society ponders why the handsome bachelor remains single.
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Alice
Jack
Yong
Ugacey
Walton
Mildred
Jack Walton
Lionists Elect Officers at Zion Hall Meeting
The Sons of Zion held their annual meeting at Zion Hall in Boston electing David A. Barron as president and naming officers Charles Shapiro vice president Harry Lipsey secretary Wolf Epstein treasurer and multiple delegates to the Zionist Council of Greater Boston for one year and six months Samuel Margolis addressed the gathering.
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Sons of Zion
Zion Hall
170
Hanover Street
David A. Barron
Charles Shapiro
Harry Lipsey
Wolf Epstein
Albert Hurwitz
HW. Lipsky
Samuel Greenberg
Frank Small
W. Epstein
Samuel Hymans
Abraham Slutsky
Joseph Ratkowsky
Shapiro
Necah Levine
Zionist Council of
Greater Boston
A. Hurwitz
J. Ratkowsky
D. Jarron
Small
S. Greenberg
P. Lipsky
Samuel Margolis
Zionist Council
Boston delegate leader returns from Chicago convention
Robert S. Allen, head of Boston delegates to the Negro National Business League meeting in Chicago, arrives back with seven colleagues. A reception at St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday features Mrs. Laura Hudson of Pierce City, Missouri, kin of lynching victim William Godfrey, who was killed August 17. Hudson plans to speak to the East about lynching and race treatment.
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Robert S. Allen
Boston
Negro National Business League
Chicago
St. Paul’s Church
Laura Hudson
Pierce City
William Godfrey
Schley Inquiry Opens in Navy Yard Battle for Honor
Washington dispatch describes the upcoming Schley court of inquiry at the Navy Yard to decide charges from the Spanish American War. Noted figures from Manila and Santiago may attend as witnesses or judges, with navy morale and administration on trial alongside Admiral Schley.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Manila
Santiago
Dewey
Schley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schrey
Navy Department
Schley
Rumor of Schley court postponement in Buffalo
A circulating rumor in Buffalo suggests the Schley court of inquiry may be postponed following the President’s attack and the arrival of top national officials, though no official word is available.
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Milburn House
Buffalo
N. Y
Schley Court of Inquiry
To the Editor of the Post Letter from MAX H NEWMAN Boston
A Sept 7 1901 letter from MAX H NEWMAN of 24 Davis street Boston laments assassination, rails at socialism and anarchists, praises Government as long as it serves the people, and calls for law and order and peace.
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Max H. Newman
Davis Street
Boston
Post Extras Beat Town with News of President's Condition
The Boston Post rushed extras to publish live updates from Buffalo on President Roosevelt, printing first that he would live. The hustle included 50 000 copies and rapid, autonomous editions as newsboys cried out that the Post was the sole source of quick, accurate reports. News of Dewey's victory in 1898 is recalled as a historic benchmark.
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Post
Sunday Post
Bostoff
Boston
Milburn House
Delaware Avenue
Beacon Street
Buffalo
Roosevelt
First Post Extra
Washington Street
Dewey
Big Breakers on North Shore and Beach Events
Wind churns rise of great breakers on North Shore with hundreds of tons sea weed washed up at Winthrop. Three large bathing rafts ashore and bays eroded opposite Leyland and Lincoln cottages. Crowds gather at Crest Beach as hotels stay open to Oct. Crescent Beach hosts city crowds with Towne’s Band and singer Thomas Clifford. State bath house stays open until next Sunday. confusion over city baths noted. Edward Burke injured riding bicycle on reservation, fracturing a collar bone. Dr Morris treats and he returns home.
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Winthrop
Leyland
Lincoln
Crest &S
Crescent Beach
Towne’s
Thomas Clifford
West
Edward Burke
Acorn Street
Wakefield
Morris
John Mitchell Literary Association Sails Harbor Excursion
The Roxbury John Mitchell Literary Association held its annual harbor excursion with about 800 participants. The steamer New Brunswick carried passengers from Warren Bridge, visiting islands and harbor shores while guests from several Irish National societies in Boston attended and enjoyed the day.
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John Mitchell Literary Association
Roxbury
New Brunswick
Warren Bridge
Boston
Eee
Boston Newsboys Union Sends Condolence to McKinley
At a special meeting of Boston Newsboys Protective Union No. 9077 of the A F L the members unanimously voted to extend a message of condolence and sympathy to President McKinley and to wish him a speedy recovery.
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Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union
A. F. of L
McKinley
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Boston Post
Representative Democratic Paper
New England
Alice Lennore
George Napier Towle
New Hampshire
William F. Fitzgerald
Mr. Towle
Mollie E. Dalrymple
Poplar Court
Boston, Maas
Morgan
Miss Morgan
Burdett
Burdett College of Actual Business
Shorttland
Washington St
Biston
Cook’s
Cook's Restaurant
Lionists
Mrs. Hudson
Sampson
Ginness
Schley Court
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Alice E. Whitaker
North Shore
Boston Newsboys
Peeee
HLM
Paine Furniture CO
Ocoanali, Streht
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