August Was Another Remarkable Month For Post Circulation
August 1900 records a record August for both morning and evening New England papers. Hon. Arthur A. Putnam of Uxbridge publicly backs Bryan, a surprising shift from lifelong Republican allegiance. He cites a vital issue and warns the republic liberty is at stake, arguing the party now repudiates its principles.
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Arthur A. Putnam
Uxbridge
Bryan
Massachusetts
Judge Putnam
Fremont
McKinley
Republic
Republican Party
Storm Relief Expands to Smaller Texas Towns
The Galveston disaster global focus shifts to Alvin Hitchock and other minor towns where most homes were destroyed. State relief work reveals hundreds of structures ruined while interior Texans hasten aid with carloads of provisions and clothing from Houston Dallas and beyond. The Texas relief fund grows as organized efforts push relief with energy.
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Galveston
Alvin
Hitchcock
Texas
Houston
Dallas
Organization For Relief
Texas Relief Fund
Dewey's Guns and Manila Bay Victory Questioned
San Francisco reports Lieutenant Hobson questioning Dewey's claim of sinking Montojo's fleet at Manila. The piece argues the Spaniards may have scuttled their ships as they burned while Dewey's shells drove them from the scene, and asserts such rumors cannot diminish the American victory or the sailors' credit.
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San Francisco
Hobson
Dewey
Montojo
Manila
Manila Bay
People Should directly elect United States Senators
A robust argument decries senatorial appointments by governors during vacancies. It cites Utah’s unfilled seat and compares to Quay, urging popular elections to end bribes and deadlocks, noting four vacant seats in Utah, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Montana would be settled by the people at the polls.
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Judge Power
Utah
United States
Wells
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Delaware
Montana
State Bath House Revenue Report at Revere Beach
The superintendent reports cash receipts for the season ending last Sunday at the Revere Beach reservation bath house total $34,374.40. The record notes the number of people using the bath house.
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Revere Beach Reservation
State bath house may cut charges after season receipts
The message notes 153,299 privileges with many children or self-served bathers paying about 22 cents on average, suggesting a reduction from 25 cents for adults next season. It asks whether running costs, possibly over 34,374.40, justify current pricing and argues the bath house should not profit from the public. If prices can drop without harming service, action is urged.
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Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Massachusetts urged as Hoar for Italian ambassador
The editorial laments ex Governor Wolcott declining to serve as U S ambassador to Italy and argues the post should stay in Massachusetts. It praises Wolcott as qualified and suggests Senator Hoar as a fitting, congenial successor from the Republican camp to be offered the diplomatic role in Rome.
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Wolcott
United States
Italy
Draper
McKinley
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
Republic
Hoar
Marlboro street tracks to be removed and streetcar era ends
Observant Citizen notes Marlboro street likely to lose tracks and eliminate the horse car, forcing residents to walk to Boylston street for rides as the elevated line bears future costs. Also mentions Mme Emilie de Angelis opening a Beacon street studio in October and a Boston MIT chemistry instructor engagement, with other small vignettes about an inebriate on an electric car, clock at Old South Church, stock exchange honors, and a Masons gathering.
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Marlboro Street
Boylston Street
Mme
Emilie de Angelis
Beacon Street
William Thomas Hall
Boston
Agnes Dunham Allen
Fairhaven
Mass
Hall
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Miss Allen
New Bedford
Striking tales and petty scenes drift through city streets
Vignettes from a busy city page include a shoe store mishap over free shoestrings a misnamed associate medical examiner title a bragging but hopeful street talk about coal shortages and a heroic act by a Boston trolley worker who saved a pigeon in danger. Also notes on local Chinamen awaiting eastern news and laundry trade worries about backlash and clean linen.
If I Were King of Ireland A Love Letter Poem
Alfred Perceval Graves presents a verse in which the speaker extols a beloved as a royal match with flowers and birds as witnesses. The reply declares sovereignty already won, affirming the beloved as queen and the speaker as king in spirit.
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Gilly Gowans
Ireland
Alfred Perceval Graves
Daily Table Hints and Breakfast Dinner Menu
A Sunday Post item lists meals for the day with breakfast items like oranges, bananas, malt cereal, bacon, potatoes, coffee and bread, followed by a dinner including roast beef and mashed potatoes and a supper of cold roast beef with cake and tea. The entry ends with a pudding recipe and a local name, MRS M D HALE of 51 Hawthorne Street, West Somerville.
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Hawthorne Street
West Somerville
Henry Fosdick Chooses Honor Over Love at Graduation
Henry Fosdick, a New York student, delivers the valedictory on Personal Honor and then writes Marian Marvel that he will not pursue her, choosing John Messer as the worthy suitor. Marian, tormented by her choices, finds John’s happiness but Fosdick remains remembered for his noble speech and selfless act.
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Henry Fosdick
Marian Marvel
Maud Muller
Marian
Fosdick
Old Academy
Academy
Lights of Knowledge
John Messer
Harry Fosdick
Jack Messer
Messer
Hmfe
Mesiitek
College
Lfe
New York
John
Yard of babies to return in Sunday's Post tease
The Post hints at another “yard” event this Sunday but keeps the specifics secret. It promises a mix of short and long stories across genres including love, humor, and pathos for every family member.
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Ijst
The Yellow Man serial in Sunday Post columns
The interesting story The Yellow Man now running in the Sunday Post is first published and cannot be obtained in any other form than the Sunday Post story paper. It may appear later in book form due to unusual demand.
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Sunday Post
Views Neckwear Exquisite Taste in Kall Neckwear
Our buyer presents an exceptional collection of Kall Neckwear, the finest yet in handsome, neat, and stylish designs. Men’s neckwear features imperial, four-in-hand, tecks, bat wings, club ties, narrow four-in-hands, derby, ascot, and English squares with new fall colors. Competitive pricing below $1.00. Street Floor.
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Ascot
New Hats Arrive From Leading Makers at Gentle Prices
All the new and stylish men s hats for winter are in. Our $3.00 Derby offers the look, make, and material of hats selling for $3.50 or $4.00. Extra fine Soft Hat at $3.00, others at $2.00. A $5.00 Silk Hat leads in style and make. Dunlap blocks available. If not satisfied, money refunded.
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New England
Jos
SOA
URS
the State Bath House
Old South Church
Boston Stock Exchange
Bangs
Twentieth Century Club
Ashburton Place
Hobob
Brunswick
George Stedman
Stedman
Ward 11
City Hall
Water Street
William H. Follansby
Parker House
Egypt
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Bet
Washington and
Summer Streets
King
God
SES Coord
Broadway
City
THE
American News Company
ESS Ess Publishing Company
New York City
Washington St
Elm St
Pauline R. Evere
Adams Street, Waltham
Sappho Gown
James McCreery & Co
Katherine Pearl
Oxford
Tocspi- Toy
Ace Mia
STOR
Urlee. Co
PAL Steer Y Waar
Ciorie
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