Massachusetts State House Renovation Debate Warms Senate
The Boston Post reports a split in the reconstruction committee with rival bills. One favors patching the old front, the other demolishing and rebuilding on solid lines. The piece argues for a comprehensive, practical renewal to suit civic use and cost efficiency. It notes stock sales by the Bell company and related state financial impact.
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State House Reconstruction Committee
Senate
House
State House
Weyler's brutal policy sparks protest over Cuba killings
The report condemns General Weyler for ordering executions of prisoners after skirmishes with Cuban patriots. It argues the suppression targets insurgents fighting for independence, labeling the acts as butchery and urging civilized nations to protest.
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Weyler
General Weyler
Eyler
Cuba
Tax plan sparks debate on personal property vs real estate
A Boston era column discusses proposed taxes and exemptions, weighing a 5 percent levy and a $2000 personal property exemption against impacts on real estate, noting how revenue shifts could alter rates and public policy. The piece also reports social notes from the city, including town talk, personal news, and upcoming events.
New Hampshire Republicans reject a clear sound money stance
The NH platform disappoints supporters by reaffirming a straddle on currency reform. It calls for a medium interchangeable in gold silver and paper, risking free coinage and cheap dollars. Senator Chandler warned the convention against this approach, saying it would not settle the currency issue.
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New Hampshire
New England
Massachusetts
Stewart
Chandler
Wisdom of a wise man drives his words home
A short reflection on wise words, and the lasting impact of a good example. The quote emphasizes that prudent speech is reinforced by actions, making principles stronger when lived out. It underscores the power of consistency between talk and conduct.
Veiled Warning to a Young Girl in Verse
A lyrical missive warns a young girl of impending womanhood and heartache. The speaker urges her to hold dreams but remember the sender, promising guidance and occasional smiles while cautioning against straying from a desired path.
Old bachelor amid a court battle over light and love
A county bank manager, labeled hard and grasping, faces a dispute with Miss Meredith whose new studio blocks light to his cottage. After a sharp legal duel sparked by his solicitor Jabez Gould, a chance encounter on a train reveals mutual respect. The studio remains, and the artist Mrs. Trevanion continues painting by the light.
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Parkis
Trevanion
Bulfinch Road
Meredith
Jabez Gould
Miss Meredith
London
Up Express
Stone
Trés Vanion
Jabez
Gould
High Court of Justice
Cadet Band Benefit Concert in Boston Draws Stars
The John Boyle O Reilly Cadet Band of Natick will perform in Boston Thea tre next Sunday for a benefit. Tickets are selling at popular prices for a large audience. Noted artists from New York and Boston will take part, with Raymon Moore flying in from New York. Songs include Kathleen Maivurnen and Believe Me. The band’s popularity and founder Frey P B Murphy of Natick, plus director Frank J Fo l, promise a major success of the season.
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John Boyle O’reilly
Natick
Boston
New York
Foston
Raymon Moore
Ps Will
Kathleen Maivurnen
Frey. P. B. Murphy
Frank J. Fo
Proposed South Bay site for Boston union station debated
A reader argues against relocating Boston southern union station to Summer Street, urging a South Bay site instead. The letter highlights objections about disruption to business districts, cost estimates, and inadequate study of alternative sites. It proposes dredged land at South Bay near Dover Street, potential tax gains, and rail connections including a Dover Street station and a new circuit electric line.
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Sir
Boston
Union Station
Summer Street
South Bay
Dover Street
Albany Street
Boston & Albany
Broadway
Fort Point
Old Colony Railroad
Dorchester Avenue
New England
Old Colony
Crescent Avenue
Boston Street
New York & New England Railroad
Swett Street
Atlantic Avenue
Seth Perkins
Cuba and Weyler in American public view
The author defends Cuba’s cause against biased press reports and argues that U S senators oppose recognition due to personal gain and pressure from pro Spanish interests. He asserts popular American sympathy for Cuban patriots but critiques congressional coldness shaped by private influence and selfish motives.
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Lord North
Cuba
United States
Republic of
America
Spain
J. V. Fuentes
Sir
Boston
New York
Havana
Weyler
Congress
Talk of transfers and fares in Boston letter
A March 31 1896 letter from Thomas F Doherty of Boston urges the city to adopt reduced rail fares with free transfers, arguing Boston’s West End railway serves a dense district and compares unfavorably to Montreal Ottawa Detroit and other cities. He calls for fair treatment and to press the demand publicly.
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Post
America
Boston
Montreal
Ottawa
Canada
Detroit
United States
West End
Thomas F. Doherty
Government and Bunco Letter to the Herald
A Roxbury reader denounces government limits on trade as violating liberty. He argues laws enabling one dollar of gold to be bought for fifty cents of silver are bunco, and that lawmakers who force prices betray prosperity. He likens the situation to pre-revolution France, says government cannot create values, and calls for taxes on wealth rather than necessities.
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Inquirer
Herald
France
Roxbury
John Gordon
The Explorer's Difficulty and Witty Quips Across Papers
A collage of syndicated humor and banter from many papers. Jokes range from marriage and money to weather forecasts and theft. Characters reference weather bureau salaries, Nansen, and a bicycle price debate.
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Freddie
Memphis Scimitar
Brown
Weather Bureau
Miss Hawkins
Fliegende
Squildig
Nansen
North Pole
McSwilligen
Pittsburg Chronicle
New Woman
Detroit Tribune
Jay Gould
Chicago Tribune
Breakfast and lunch dish hints with Annie Megan address
A dated home menu lists breakfast items and a luncheon and dinner lineup with detailed recipes for shirred eggs omelet souffle Welsh rarebit and spaghetti a la Italian. It includes step by step methods for omelet souffle and Welsh rarebit and a note of Annie Megan at 317 Dudley street Roxoury Massachusetts.
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Annie Megan
Dudley Street
Roxoury
Mass
Boston Post Gimpietition Prize for Three-Meal Bills of Fare
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of 5 dollars for a three meal bill of fare sent by women readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief dish preparations. Three meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner for a family of five not exceeding 10 dollars per week. Submissions close November 9 with weekly and Monday printouts, mail to Cooking Editor, Boston Post.
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Boston Post
Post
the Post
Boston
Glittering gowns and sequins spark Easter fashion
Easter frocks feature sequins with matching belts and reverses. Louis jackets show sequination on revers, while jet accessories remain in vogue.
Jet and trimming bargains for gowns at low prices
The advertisement touts jet pieces and trimming offered at $1.50 per piece and 50 cents per yard. Complete jacket fronts, skirts, blouses, epaulets, collars and cuffs are available ready to sew. Modest trimming by the yard helps adorn gowns with minimal cost, with belts and brass buckles suggested.
Postoffice Bill May Split Cambridge Offices
If enacted, county seat post offices may not consolidate with others, potentially severing East Cambridge from the Boston Post Office and creating a separate Cambridge postmaster led office. Cambridge courts area would lose sub stations at Cambridgeport Harvard square and North Cambridge with mail delivery revert to earlier system and electric car service abolished.
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Congress
Boston
Cambridge
Middlesex County
East Cambridge
Cambridgeport
Harvard Square
North Cambridge
GOWING-DARROW WEDDING AT THE VENDOME
Miss Bertha Darrow daughter of Charles Darrow married Franklin Patch Gowing of New York at 7:30 last evening the Vendome Rev E A Horton officiated a reception followed from 8 to 10 with many society figures present Best man was Mr Childs and maid of honor Miss Gertrude Darrow sister of the bride
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Bertha Darrow
Charles Darrow
Franklin Patch Gowing
New York
Vendome
E. A. Horton
Mr. Childs
Gertrude Darrow
Catholic Alumni Club Forms In Boston
A meeting of Catholic graduates from colleges and professional schools, held at Boston College Hall, resulted in the adoption of a forming clause for a constitution. The group, led by President William G. McDonald, plans a first dinner in late April at a leading Boston hostelry with a nationally notable guest. An executive committee meeting is scheduled this week to set the date.
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Boston College Hall
William G. McDonald
Boston
New England Southern Conference Opens in South Riverport
The fifty sixth session of the New England southern conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens at First Church in South Fall River with Bishop R S Foster presiding. Committees examined candidates for admission to trial and for local deacon and elder orders. Epworth League anniversary ends the evening with Rev O W Scott presiding. he reports 142 senior leagues, up five from last year.
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Fall River
New England
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. S. Foster
Epworth League
O. W. Scott
Willimantic, Conn
Merchants Oppose Bill Affecting South Boston Flats
The merchants municipal committee met at City Hall and discussed a bill before the Legislature on freight terminals in the South Boston flats. They argued the bill would affect more than five hundred acres and two miles of waterfront and voted in opposition to abolishing Northern avenue and its connection with the Commonwealth flats.
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Merchants’ Municipal Committee
City Hall
South Boston Flats
Northern Avenue
Commonwealth Flats
Boston Druggists Hear Talks on Water Supply
Thirty members of the Boston Druggists Association dined at Young's and heard addresses on Boston's water system. President E C Marshall presided. John R Murphy of the Water Board and Dr S H Durgin of the Board of Health spoke to the gathering.
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Boston Druggists’ Association
Young’s
Boston
E. C. Marshall
John R. Murphy
Water Board
S. H. Durgin
Board of Health
Durham Whist Club Hosts Pleasant Evening at Charlesgate
The Durham Whist Club was royally entertained Monday evening by Mrs. C. E. Holmes at the Charlesgate. Members will long remember the pleasant occasion as the evening passed off very enjoyably.
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Durham Whist Club
C. E. Holmes
Charlesgate
Emperor gifts bust to Chancellor Hohenlohe on 78th birthday
In Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm II sent to Prince Hohenlohe, the imperial chancellor, a bronze bust of the Emperor mounted on a marble pedestal to mark the 78th birthday.
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Berlin
Prince Hohenlohe
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