Two-Cent Postage For South America Supported
A Boston Herald backed proposal argues for extending the two-cent letter rate to all of South America, noting existing low rates to Great Britain Germany Canada Cuba Mexico and Panama. The piece says low postage fosters commerce and acquaintance and would be a wise national investment.
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Sunday Post
Boston
Postol
Mass
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Boston Herald
South America
Great Britain
Germany
Cuba
Mexico
Republic of Panama
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Maine Election Signals Democratic Edge in Governor and Legislature
The Maine results show Curtis wins the governorship and the Democrats gain control of the Legislature, promising momentum for November. Congressional representation remains unchanged, with McGillicuddy’s larger Democratic plurality indicating no rebuke to the administration. The Progressives fall 63 percent, a troubling setback for party leaders.
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Maine
Curtis
National House
McGillicuddy
The Persisting Straw
On September 15 Bostonians wear straw hats freely defying New York’s ban and railing against hat laws. The piece mocks strict regulations and defends personal liberty and style amid street scenes.
Roosevelt argues change of venue in libel suit noted
The dominant factor phrase is used by Colonel Roosevelt through his attorneys to seek a venue change in William Barnes's libel suit against him. He recalls directing U S actions against the New York World and the Indianapolis News to be heard in Washington, not where published, arguing dominant influence at the capital.
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William Barnes
Barnes
Albany County
United States
New York World
Indianapolis News
Pbel
Washington
T. R
Samuel Bickford
11Th
New Hampshire
Bickford
Death of James Haggin Marks End of Pioneer Era
The death of James Haggin at age 92 signals the passing of a Fortyniner and a pivotal pioneer era. Haggin, a lawyer and businessman, helped shape California’s early development beyond the gold rush and built substantial fortunes in its growth into a major economic power.
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California
James &. Haggin
FE Dorado
Framing the Greatest Miracle of Discovery in this Land
A reflective passage extols the long arc of discovery and evolution, celebrating human progress and the fruits it yields for the nation. It links scientific achievement to national identity and future potential, urging perseverance and pride.
Indefensible Embargo Proposal Opposes Food Starvation Policy
An op ed rejects a sporadic plan to embargo foodstuffs to starve enemies, arguing it violates the Constitution and neutrality. It warns such measures would hurt civilians, contradict international practice, and defy humanity, stressing the US should not starve noncombatants even in war.
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United States
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Watermelon Etiquette From Dolly’s Perplexed Letter
A curious reader asks Mr. Newkirk for table manners to eat watermelon. The column replies with frank humor detailing Dolly’s watermelon ritual from selecting a Virginia melon to biting into the flesh and discarding the rind, rejecting conventional etiquette for honest enjoyment.
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Mr. Newkirk
Dolly
Home Rule Bill Advances in United Kingdom Parliament
The week brings the home rule measure for Ireland and a dis establishment bill for Wales onto the statute book, signaling a long struggle toward autonomy. Ulster’s loyalty is affirmed as imperial aid in the European war is rejected, underscoring unity with Ireland's extended self government.
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Ireland
Wales
United Kingdom
Asquith
Ulster
Football War Parallel Seen In Intercollegiate Play
The piece argues that football proceeds with regularity each fall despite world events. It compares college teams gathering under strong leadership to mobilized forces and predicts exciting battles this season. It cites Wellington and Water loo as analogies for preparation and material.
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Wellington
Waterloo
England
America
Ateiauly
R. Hay Ferguson
Amherst Extension Service
Massachusetts
Fruit Growers’ Association of
California
Citrus Fruit Growers of
Florida
Wine Growers’ Association of
France
Spain
Italy
Mystery illness of society woman shocks local scene
A well known society woman, unnamed, fell suddenly ill around 2 am after a prior society event. Despite a hearty dinner, she had a large light collation at a party. A physician saved her life, and speculation centers on a single raisin or cherry in dessert as the culprit.
The Height of Courtesy
A humorous line about laughing at a familiar joke captures the cadence of polite social ritual. The phrase suggests manners and shared laughter as a measure of civility in conversation.
Funeral Testimony Honors Boston Merchant William D Mandell
A large funeral gathering for William D Mandell, Boston merchant and public-spirited citizen, highlighted the high regard in which he was held. Mandell and his partner led a major store whose conduct reflected credit on the city and its business community.
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William D. Mandell
Boston
Mandell
Quippy Exchange on Bubbles, Dogs, Chickens and Freckles
Rounder muses on champagne bubbles and the head and feet. Towser praises dog biscuits amid hard times. Dodo raises a chicken birthday paradox and quips about consulting a hen. Euphemia dismisses freckles as skin deep.
Teachers Back From War Zone
The Warren liner Sagamore with 61 cabin passengers arrived yesterday. Most passengers were school teachers held up in Europe during the war. An American working his passage home and a colored stowaway found after leaving Liverpool will be sent back. Bostonians aboard included Charles A. Baldwin Phillip Wood Mr and Mrs Thomas Trodell Miss Mary L Whitmore Miss Octavia T Fay Miss Janet Fay and Donald Bay.
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Europe
Liverpool
Charles A. Baldwin
Phillip Wood
Thomas Trodell
Mary L. Whitmore
Octavia T. Fay
Janet Fay
Donald Bay
Perry at Lake Erie A Turning Point in War of 1812
The narrative recalls Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's pivotal 10 September 1813 battle at Put-in-Bay. After the Lawrence fell, Perry crossed to the Niagara, hoisted the Union Jack, and sent the famous dispatch. His victory, youth, and humane treatment of captives earned praise from Commander Barclay.
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Lake Erie
Presq’ Isle
Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry
Put-in-Bay
Perry
Niagara
Commodore Perry
The
Lawrence
Harrison
Underwood
Oldest New England teacher Adeline Howard cited in Chicopee notes
Local column notes Adeline E. Howard as beginning her 58th year of teaching on Sept 8 in Chicopee. The piece also mentions Ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald viewing the new Custom House tower, artist Edmund H. Garrett’s return east via Yellowstone and Canada, and various community updates from Boston and surrounding areas.
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Chicopee
New England
Adeline E. Howard
John F. Fitzgerald
Washington Street
State Street
Custom House Tower
The Book Reviewer’s Crush of Bad Books
A weary book reviewer laments the flood of inferior titles and hack authors. He catalogs cliché plots and melodrama while noting writers like Oppenheim and Freeman, then concedes his job has worn him to sleep.
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Walt
Kauffman
Oppenheim
Austin Freeman
Walt Mason
Adams
Cape Cod Canal expected to handle 15000 vessels yearly
The canal is projected to see about 15,000 vessels a year as traffic volumes rise. Separately, Malaga ships several hundred tons of orange peel annually, indicating robust export activity.
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New
Cape Cod Canal
Malaga
Spain
Love Advice From Mildred Champagne
A reader asks if a gentleman should accept a suit of clothes offered by a romantically inclined woman. Champagne counsels against owing clothing to a woman, urges self respect, and recommends earning money or borrowing from a male friend if necessary.
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