The Case Of The Common Public Grounds Debate In Boston
The Boston Post argues against state control of public grounds and supports local authority over Boston Common and parks. It endorses consolidating redundant departments, transferring tasks to suitable agencies, and urges City Council to act to improve efficiency. Senator Hoar praises Dr. Hale as a potent public influence.
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State House
Boston
Boston Common
Park Commission
the Post
Statistics
Bath
Board of Health
Public Grounds Department
Senator Hoar
Hoar
A Deadlock On Appropriations In City Council
The Common Council and the Mayor’s branch lock horns over current department expenses and a looming deficit in fire and police services. The council backs reduced appropriations, while both sides face a conference to resolve the stalemate.
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Common Council
Dolan
Tyro
Comm Council
War is Hell and the Philippines Atrocities Faithful to Hear
A report on the death by torture of Private Edward C. Richter in the Philippines, allegedly by a company commander using the water cure. The piece references Taft testimony about torture methods to extract information, and Funston’s remarks on atrocities by Filipinos. It questions conduct in war and echoes General Sherman on war’s hellish nature.
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Edward C. Richter
United States Army
Philippines
Richter
Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Frederick Funston
San Francisco
Funston
Sherman
United States Senators by Popular Vote Reform Debate
The Massachusetts House divided on electing U S Senators by popular vote along party lines. The piece argues reform benefits nationwide, citing corruption in several states and noting broad support beyond Massachusetts as the national House endorses the change and the reform is likely to succeed.
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United States
House of Representatives
Umerstood
Massachusetts
Delaware
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Montana
California
New England
Remarkable 80th Birthday Tribute for Rev Edward Hale
A large celebratory gathering at Symphony Hall honored Rev Edward Everett Hale on his 80th birthday. The event marked a unique community tribute to a private citizen admired for his lifelong work and local impact rather than official position.
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Edward Everett Hale
Symphony Hall
Boston Notes and Gossip From Dorchester to Patriots Day
The Observant Citizen reports on W W F Fitzgerald in New York trading copper, plus actors table items at the Actors Church Alliance fair and Mrs Leslie Carter’s Du Bary purse. Dorchester Avenue’s potholes spark public complaint. Harvard factions clash over lamb and mutton at Memorial Hall, and dance plans unfold at Pierce Hall. An Annapolis appointment for Cambridge Alderman Carstein’s son, high school girls dance, and patriotic literary notices from American Boy highlight local life.
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Actors’ Church Alliance
Vendome
Fragments of a chatty barber shop reminisces and Florida trip notes
A veteran barber recalls Rev Dr Edward Hale and Rev Dr James Freeman Clarke during shaves at Providence station. Henry Mayer mentions long friendships, a 12 year connection, and a habit of reading. William S Hennessy writes from St. Augustine about a Florida trip with fishing and a shark capture, with stops at Washington to visit the White House and Congress.
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Henry Mayer
Edward Ie
Providence
Hale
James Freeman Clarke
Henry
William
S. Hennessy
Shakespearian Inn
St. Augustine
Fla
Miami
Palm Beach
Ormond
Florida
Hen
Washington
White House
Supreme Court
Congress
Henry Irving in London interview after U S tour
London April 3 Sir Henry Irving famed actor arrived from the United States with Dilon Terry and others. Irving, while convalescing, joked about sandpapering his face and boasted of box office receipts, praising the American stage and asking about Faust and Ellen in a brisk, wary exchange.
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London
Ny Irving
Dilon Terry
United States
Henry
Sir Henry
Jeremiah
Dick Mansfield
Sandow
Dilek
Faust
Ellen
Treacherous Memory and Harold in a Boston Post offer
A fragment from a historic appendix features dialogue between Hen and Jeremiah Pennwhizz about a Boston Post subscription. It includes a jesting exchange, a tearful moment, and a pledge to subscribe as a reconciliation gesture. The piece also mentions a foreign correspondent and a sports update with Jeffries and Fitzsimmons in April gossip.
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Terry
Jeremiah
Boston Post
Jeremiah Pennwhizz
A Boer Love In War Time
During a Boer War skirmish, Lt. Dick Marston is sheltered by Piet Reiter’s family. Jantje Reiter torn between love for Marston and her betrothed Hans Breuker. Marston plans escape with Jantje, but she chooses to help carry a wounded Boer home, leaving him as a prisoner to his own freedom.
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Marston
Reiter
Piet
Vrow Reiter
Piet Reiter
Jantje
Vrew
Hans Breuker
Janije
Jantie
Warewell
Bath
Bareion
Jamije
Hans
Whole Wheat Muffins With Honey Recipe
Post's Illustrated Menu presents whole wheat muffins with honey. Use sifted whole wheat flour or graham, mix flour with baking powder sugar and salt, whisk with milk and melted butter, bake in muffin tins, serve in a napkin case. Honey enhances flavor and acts as natural sugar. whole wheat can be healthier though graham may irritate digestion. Alice B Whitaker.
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Alice B, Whitaker
New Dog Book Free At Our Store Open Saturdays
We have issued a new Dog Book valued by every dog owner. It is free at our store or available by mail for 4 cents. OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS. Iver Johnson's at 183 Washington St.
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Iver Johnson
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J. T. Roper
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Bobbie
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Daily Sporting Notes
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Sunday Post
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Meacham Road
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Washington St
Labard Inn
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Tabard Inn Library
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Chicago
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