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The Post Publishing Co. cautions that all checks must be drawn to the Post Publishing Co. or the Boston Post and no one may solicit or accept checks made out to an individual. Do not make cash payments except to authorized collectors J. H. Maloney and W. J. Salter, identified and approved by the Business Manager and Treasurer E. A. Grozier.
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Post Publishing Co
Boston Post
Post
J. H. Maloney
W. J. Salter
The
E. A. Grozier
Chicago
Bryan
Brooks
Cochran
The Mystery of the Shamrock and Mechanical Politics
The Shamrock’s hull and its secrecy are discussed, predicting visible design with low ballast and extended sail area. The piece contrasts Lipton’s yacht with Columbia and foresees the Shamrock’s dock reveal. It also critiques the rise of voting machines and automated campaigning shaping future politics.
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Thomas Lipton
Fife
Prisoners in Luzon Prompt Calls for Release and Exchange
The discussion on the Philippines neglects American citizens held as prisoners of war and questions the delay in securing their release. Reports place Lt. Gilmore and 14 others in Bigan with scant food and illness, urging government action or an exchange to end their captivity.
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Philippines
Gilmore
Navy
Bigan
Aguinaldo
United States
Luzon
War clouds over South Africa shape grim future for Transvaal
The piece argues that war seems imminent between Britain and the Boer republics. It portrays Britain as dominant and urges that the Transvaal, under President Kruger, sought peace while acknowledging Boer resolve. It frames the likely outcome as the loss of independence for South Africa and critiques British imperial aims.
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Transvaal
England
Natal
Dutch Republic
Kruger
Orange Free State
South Africa
Great Britain
Elevated railway sketches on Washington near Castle street
A short section of the 22 & Observant Citizen reports the nearly completed elevated track near Castle street. The light obstruction is minimal and trains may soon be less of a light issue. Future electric road plans from Boston are discussed along with local opinions and nearby events.
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Washington
Castle Street
New York
Mechanical Politics in Boston Caucuses Drives Court Dispute
The piece notes tension over using an automobile cab in Republican bid for Lieutenant Governor and party caucus work. It highlights courts weighing this mechanical device as a political tool in Boston.
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Boston
Degenerate France and the Jew in Liberty’s Name
A Boston letter laments France for persecuting Jews and suffering moral decay. The poem denounces state hypocrisy and calls out societal vice as doom approaches. Written by Frank A. Davis, M. D., at 41 West Newton Street, Boston, September 17.
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Frank A, Davis
Boston
West
Newton Street
United States Diplomats Travel in Europe Personal
Mr Henry White secretary of the US embassy in London travels to Germany to escort his wife to Switzerland. Ambassador Joseph Choate stays with Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin in Inverness shire and plans return to London by month’s end. Choate Jr deer stalks with the Earl of Kintore.
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Henry White
United States
London
Germany
Switzerland
Joseph H. Choate
Bradley Martin
Inverness-shire
Mr. Choate, Jr
Earl of Kintore
Paymaster Fyffe Plans Departure for Hartford Visit
Passed Assistant Paymaster Joseph Fyffe of the U S N has been detached from the training ship Annapolis and is visiting his mother in Newton. He is ordered to join the sloop Hartford at San Francisco on September 27 and will depart on the 21st inst.
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A. CG. Webber
Victor Hugo
Fortune
Dorchester
Judge Webber
Charles T. Gallagher
Cicero
Webster
Ike Daniel
Mr. Gallagher
Joseph Fyffe
Annapolis
Perkins Street
Newton
United States
Sloop of War
Hartford
San Francisco
Ex Secretary of State Day Announces Retirement From Law
Former state official Day retires from active legal practice after years in public service. He leaves behind a career spanning governance and law, signaling an end to his professional dual roles.
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Day
Descent of Sobieski Line Tied to Polish King
Colonel John Sobieski of Neosho Missouri is noted as the sixth lineal descendant of King John Sobieski of Poland who defended Vienna. He crossed to New York at age 12 and served in the Civil War, later earning rank in the Mexican army. His father is said to have led a 1846 revolt. A Philadelphia will leaves 37000 dollars to the Methodist Episcopal Church with a life income of 10000 dollars.
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John Philip Sousa
New York
John Sobieski
Neosho
Poland
Vienna
Hannah S. Davis
Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Proverbial Quotes and Jests From Historic Newspapers
A collage of humorous and political quotes from Washington Star Chicago Tribune Atlanta Constitution and Life magazine style snippets. Passages reflect views on politics society and daily life with regional voice and dated flavor.
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Manhattan Island
Gotham
Chicago Tribune
Atlanta Constitution
Cast Thy Bread Upon The Waters Then A Wise Return
A young man rescues a fallen orphan, aids his hospital care, and funds his education. Years later the rescued boy, now a successful merchant, meets his benefactor Mr Brown in gratitude. Mr Brown and his family welcome the alumnus and his guardian, illustrating the old saying that kindness returns.
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Boston
Omphan
Mr. Brown
Captain Appleton Raises Defect in Nicaragua Locks
Nathan Appleton argues that the Nicaragua canal plans with 6 foot locks would bar even 704 foot ships, urging a tide level Panama route. He recalls talks with Ferdinand de Lesseps and predicts the 1899 isthmus commission may favor a tide level canal.
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Post
Sir
Oceanic
New York
Washington Street
Ames
Thas
American Isthmus
Walker Nicaragua Canal Commission
McKinsey
Commission
Ferdinand de Tgecene
Peprencet
Avenue Montaigne
Paris
Suez
Eiffel of
Tower Fame
Oceans
Celebra
Panbara
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
McKinley
Nicaragua
San Blas
Darien
Nathan Appleton
Boston
Dewey for President urged by New York World editorial
The New York World backs Admiral George Dewey for the presidency, arguing he unites Democrats and independents, with a focus on imperialism and justice. It says Bryan should yield, since Dewey embodies American manhood and patriotic duty, capable of elevating the nation.
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The
New York World
Admiral Dewey
Bryan
Democratic Party
George Dewey
THE IRISH AND IMPERIALISM A CONSISTENCE QUERY
A letter questions Irish American support for imperial wars and argues the paradox of Irish enlistments in Philippine service. It challenges sincerity in seeking independence for Ireland while fighting for a foreign nation. The writer calls for consistency in defending freedom.
Delays in Dewey Square Protest Letter
A Boston letter writer protests traffic congestion at Dewey Square comparing it to a public nuisance. He notes delays from Summer Street cars stopping at High Street and jokes about reciting the Old Hundred backward. He blames the Beeston Elevated Company and praises the Post for exposing public wrongs. Franklin Brough, M. D., Boston, September 16.
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Dewey Square
Rowe's Wharf
High Street
Beeston Elevated Company
Mr. Cobb
Post
Frank Brough
M. D
Boston
Dewey Land Parade Arouses Massachusetts Militia Interest
Readers are asked to support Massachusetts representation in the Dewey Day parade in New York. A regiment or battalion of well drilled militia units is urged to participate. The piece suggests the Fifth Army Regiment could lead the way and invites feedback from other militia volunteers.
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The
Post
Massachusetts
Admiral Dewey
New York
Camp Wetherill
TIN Regiment
Boston
Daily Table Hints Breakfast and Dinner Menu
Breakfast items include raspberries fried hominy maple syrup and broiled mackerel with baked potatoes corn cake and coffee. Dinner offerings feature vegetable soup roast stuffed veal mashed potatoes sliced tomatoes beans French bread steamed blueberry roll and water melon with coffee. Dried beef and cream lyonnaise potatoes stuffed eggs hot rolls blueberry cake peaches and cream tea.
The New Napoleon of Finance A Boston Mayoralty Candidate
The article profiles Thomas W. Lawson a famed Boston financier and inventor who built and lost fortunes, led major corporate deals, and could enter politics as a Republican mayoral hopeful. It notes his rise from a State Street errand boy to director at 24, his copper stock successes, grand purchases, residences, and philanthropy.
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Lawson
State Street
United States
Thomas W. Lawson
Republican Party of
Boston
Mr. Lawson
Globe Bank
George Corliss
Evans
Napoleon
Lamson Store Service Company
Rand-Avery Printing Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
General Electric
Bay State Gas
Henry. M. Whitney
William C. Whitney
New York
Boston Gas Companies
Bay State Gas Company
Whitney
Butte & Boston
Butte
Winchester
Beacon Street
Wat Goodwins Plight In London Theatres Feud Unfolds
Nat Goodwin resists his American tour withdrawal as Charles Frohman Levenston and Lorillard refuse to release him from his contract. The dispute could cost Goodwin financially while potentially shaping theater prospects with Mrs. Potter. Edna May garners envy as Victor Cavendish gifts her an 18000 diamond necklace amid his Garrick Theatre lease and costly flops. American control of five London theatres stirs anger within the Actors' Association and some papers warn of indecency.
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London
Nat Goodwin
Charles Frohman
Levenston
Lorillard
Goodwin
Garrick Theatre
Actors’ Association
St Marks Chapel Dedicated in Dorchester
The new St. Marks Chapel in Dorchester was dedicated with morning and evening services attracting a large congregation. Miss Mary C. OConnell directed music and the solo Palm Branches by George F.E. Fitzgerald highlighted the program. The Rev. Dr. OCallaghan of St Augustine's and Rev. Henry Barry of St Cecilia's preached, praising the building and Father Fitzpatrick's work.
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St. Mark’s
Dorchester
Mary C. O’connell
Churean
Haydn
George E. Fitzgerald
William Meachum
Father Fitzpatrick
Henry Barry
St. Cecilia's Church
O’conenell
George FE. Fitzgerald
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Trust Conference
Darius
L. Vigus Moffett
Yorktown
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Alfred Ashley
Cunard
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Ed Lewis
Tammany
Lewis
Oxford
H. Newman & Gon Tailors
Washington ST
Kneeland
Lexington
Leland Powers
Haven Merrill Powers
Commonwealth Avenue
Benjamin Spinoza
Phenix
Benjamin
France
Mee Wa
Washington Star
Chicago News
the Post
Samaritan
Winifred A. Grives
Mt. Vernon Street
West Roxbury
Wiz
Dewey
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Blanche P. Hunt
Clayton Ave
Medford
Comer’s Commercial College
Napoleon of Finance
Wat Goodwin
Edna May
Dr. O'Callaghan
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