Executions in the Philip pines raise policy questions
The War Department's new policy on death penalty in the Philippines prompts doubt. Morales and Gonzales were executed as alleged criminals, while concerns arise whether Filipinos in arms are treated as criminals or soldiers. The piece warns of drift toward barbarism and recalls past abuses in Cuba and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Philippines
Morales
Gonzales
Washington
Otis
United States
Spain
Cuba
McKinley Ticket's Balance Draws on Secretary Long
The discussion favors Secretary Long for the second Republican slot, arguing he would lend dignity and steadiness to McKinley’s ticket. Critics say Roosevelt's allure fades, Bliss and Woodruff add little strength, while Long’s war-time record offers credibility and reassurance about potential succession. The main objection remains that Long overweights the ticket’s leading name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Long
McKinley
Teddy” Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Cornelius N. Bliss
Woodruff
John D. Long
Long
McKin Jey
Hanna
Mr. Long
Endowment Boost for Chicago University Brings Mixed Pride
The Chicago University under President Harper raised 2 900 000 to match a Rockefeller gift, enabling an additional endowment over 400 000 and strengthening the institution’s resources. Yet the outcome tempers admiration for the high education leadership’s public dignity amid the debate sparked by the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller philanthropy questioned for Chicago University gifts
The debate centers on fundraising by large donors and suggests seeking public trust may suffer when a university relies on money from the rich. The text cites Rockefeller’s near eight million dollar contribution and labels the source of funds as profits from an infamous commercial scheme, though acknowledges the alternative of not giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Chicago University
Debated Porto Rico Status Under Constitution
Intimations rise that plans to nullify the Constitution for the new island territory after sessions were a later idea. A purported Magoon opinion, suppressed, argued Porto Rico is part of the United States and already under constitutional provisions, limiting Congress’s power to extend or remove the Constitution. The piece warns Congress to proceed cautiously on constitutional abolition piecemeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Island Post* Sessions
Charles E. Magoon
Insular
War Department
McCall
Porto Rico
Congress
United States
Magoon
Supreme Court
The Ship Subsidy Bill Back in House
The Hanna Payne ship subsidy bill returns to the House after committee overhauling. Critics say favoritism remains and warn the measure risks late action until next session. Backers hope for quick enactment with campaign contributions from beneficiaries, while opponents argue all industries deserve public support. The public mood grows wary of funding wealthy steamship interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna-Payne
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Hanne
Congress
Haina
Birth of Flora Percy Eaton in Beverly
The Observant Citizen notes the birth of Flora Percy Eaton, second daughter to Mr and Mrs William B Eaton who have moved into the Pierce house at Beverly. It also recalls Elene Buffinton Kehew as a famed singer and mentions Eaton’s family background and public recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Eaton
Flora Pércy
Eatons
Pierce
Beverly
Shori
Elene Buffinton
A Sunday Post Notes and Local Tales from Boston
A reflective look at Boston events and characters in the Sunday Post. Mentions a Colonel Walker and a hat habit, a newborn to Colonel H E B Converse, railroads consolidation, local theater goers, and a vivid mail of civic life. Describes Iz Geralds term, Book of Kells, and docks plans for East Boston. Includes Cape Stedman militia service and the Post’s rich halftone illustrations.
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Boston
Maine
Fitchburg
The
Post
Sunday Post
Izgerald
Kells
East Boston
Liverpool
Buller
When the Birds Go North Again Poem Fragment
A fragment from an American poem by Higginson appears in a poetry collection. The verse hints at annual seasons, winter sorrow, and hope as birds travel north again, closing with a note on memories and changing days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crison
Love Amid Thunderstorm Leads to Pleasant Union
In a storm threatened afternoon Leona Harrington and her mother hurry home with dashing plans to visit Mrs Martin. Dick Lorimer, visiting with his uncle, confesses love during a music session on the lawn. A later wedding seals Leona and Dick’s engagement as the thunder fades.
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Leona
Mrs. Harrington
Leona Harrington
Fastaers
Mrs
Richard Lorimer
Amma
Pattie
Mr. Lorimer, Sr
Lorimer
Sepnetens
Bes
Sistra
Ike
Ase F
King
Ona
Leone
Ia Lorimer
Dick Lorimer
Miss Edith Morton to Wed Eustis Relation in North Shore
Miss Edith Morton daughter of the late Vice President of the Morton name will wed Eustis, a famous polo player from the North Shore Myopia area. He is the son of the late Chief Justice Eustis and nephew of the late ambassador. Morton is described as an enthusiastic sportswoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Morton
Seaint
Eustis
Myopia
Morton
Waifs o Fun and perplexing editorial snippets
A collage of garbled quotes and fragmentary dialogues from various papers. The items feature bewildered readers, a shop offer, and stray remarks about sympathizers and current affairs, all presented as stray clippings with minimal coherent context. Names and places are largely indecipherable.
Old King of Denmark fades as April birthday nears
The aging Danish monarch, father of the Prince of Wales, wishes to remain home and asks all family to be found on April 21, his eighty second birthday. A columnist recalls name popularity before Victoria's reign and notes Prince of Wales may someday reign as Albert I rather than Edward VII. Mrs Evelyn of Port Deposit, Md., remains president of two banks the Cecil National Bank and the National Bank of Elkton in Cecil County.
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Denmark
the of
Wales
Victoria
Victor
Albert
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Albert I
Edward VII
Evelyn
Port Deposit, Md
Cecil National Bank of Port Deposit
National Bank of
Elkton
Cecil County
Odd Bits of News From War and World Affairs
Candy added to soldier rations with New York firm shipping over 50 tons for troops in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico. Government buys quality candy that would retail 92 to 4 cents a pound. Woolwich workers produce guns and munitions while private firms scale up output. Albany Assemblyman Ginder proposes a front platform vestibule for motormen. South Bucks farmers face labor shortage impacting district. The Queen and Prince of Wales donate to famine funds and relief efforts.
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New York
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Woolwich
England
Ginder
Albany
N. Y
South Bucks
Prince of Wales
Princess of Wales
Duke and Duchess of York
Daily Table Hints Breakfast Menu Fragment
Fragmentary breakfast menu lists items like oranges, wheat bread, cream, broiled fish, potatoes, corn cake, doughnuts, soup croutons, mashed potatoes, Breen Pons or apple pie, cheese, coffee and eggs. It appears as a rough OCR of a daily table hint page with stray letters and misaligned words.
Portraits and Arts Headlines From a War Era
Fragmented text references portraits and exhibitions including Reverend Henry Van Dyke funds, Hubert Herkomer painting progress, and an Emperor William portrait. Mentions Duke of Newcastle and upcoming visit to America with March timing.
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Ressor
Hubert Herkomer
Erlin
William
Correction by Miss Breen to the editor over police claims
Miss H G Breen writes from Nashua New Hampshire on March 21 1900 denying being well known in police circles or seen in a dive. She states she was not there before and that her parents wished her home with no accusations against her.
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H. G. Breen
Nashua, N
Mrs Dowd Burned in Kitchen Fire at 474 Main Street
A 3% year old woman, Mrs Dowd, suffered serious burns to the arm hand and body from a kitchen stove fire at 6 15 pm last evening. Dr Allen attended and she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
Through Editors' Spectacles on Failures and Fate
Fragmented prose reflects editorials on literary failures and political fate, with mentions of Antilles smog and a call for Congress to heed petitions. The text blends historical snippets and editorial voice, citing misfortune and public sentiment without clear narrative structure.
Paneral of Albert Chandler in early town police service
Albert Chandler aged seventy passes away after a long life of public service. He served ten years in early braveman and was a volunteer for ten men from Washington No. 5. Thirty years ago he joined the police force and was appointed to the mail service in his later years.
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Rufus Blanchard Ce
Saale
Henry van Dyke
Mr. Chandler
Earl Manhood
Washington
Heresy Denied in Mitchell Defense to Methodist Bishops
The Boston University School of Theology dispute over charges of heresy against Professor Mitchell ends with a pamphlet to the Methodist Episcopal Church bishops. Mitchell denies Unitarian charges and asserts views on Jesus’ omniscience, atonement, inspiration, Old Testament prophecy, Genesis, and Sabbath, arguing his positions align with Methodist thought and addressing charges from peers.
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Boston University School of Theology
Mitchell
Board of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren
Pamphil
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Ales
Wesley
First Sermon by Rev. W. B. Whitney at Bethany Church
The Rev W B Whitney delivered his first sermon since ordination at Bethany Baptist Church Roxbury on Cottage street. The crowded service featured a text from Ephesians II10 and emphasized Christians nobility and the need to discover and do God's will as part of apostolic work. Communion was observed at the close.
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W. B. Whitney
Bethany Baptist Church
Cottage Street
Roxbury
Mr. Whitney
Jesus
God
Paul
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper OF
New England
the Sunday Post
Observant Citizen
Aslington Street
Station 2
Watertree
T. Vernon Street
Bosworth Street
West End
Ieide
Republican Women's Club
Paproniens Club
Primrose League
John Ree
Hotel Vendome
Hens
Hall of the State
Pepulia
Ory
Walker
H. EB. Converse
Wolcott
Ecolonel
Aneae
Lexington
New Electrica
Alexis Everett Frye
Ike Milton
Mose Critchet
Massachusetts General Hospital
rTes
Emile
Station 16
Marchin
Tom Sharkey
Prlaona
Broadway
Dorchester Avenue
F Street
EF Street
Pla
William DL. Stedman
Light Artillery
Lawrence
Tnes
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Stedman
Ajor Ll. N. Acneuney
Iainedman
George 8. Merrill
Duchesney
Tedman
Desney
Erstand
Poont
T Eeery
Sepmvas
Eenearies
F. Sargent
Senate Committee On
Women's Post
Ee Higginson i Norte
the Post
Mrn Toon Cassidy
Wellesley
Dublin Distillers’ Co., Ltd
DP. W. D
Geo. Roe & Co
S “G.R
William Jameson
London Daily Telegraph
Dublin
United Agency CO
Sojsth Ave
Apollinaris
Johannis-Lithia
Apenta Waters
Miss Morton
Eee Tribune
Ashington
Chicago Times-Herald
Porry Street
Marsh Oner
Ch Ag Re
Bo Eo
Es Moracy
Eala Gathell
Duke of Newcastle
Brepristor
Amgritarat
Etor
Miss Breen
Spectacles
Chicago
Antilles
Asean
Paneral
Albert Chandler
Metcalf
Theodore Metcalf Co
Tremont Street
Copley Square
Broskline
Professor Mitchell
Isaiah
Adam
Divine
Rev
Michael Selligan
Gunboa Machias
Galveston
Texas
New Street
St. Augustine's Church
Welligah
Baers
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