Public grounds reform debate at state level and Boston plans
The legislature seems set against direct control of Boston Common by the Park Commission, favoring local self government. The piece urges consolidating the public grounds department with the Park Commission and outlines broader department consolidations to reduce costs. It also praises Dr. Hale and Senator Hoar for their public service.
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Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
State House
Boston
Boston Common
Park Commission
The
Post
Lam
Street
Statistics
Sinking Funds Commission
Bath
Board of Health
Public Grounds Department
wWe
Deadlock on Appropriations Between City Branches
The Common Council resists full revenue use for current expenses and warns of a deficit in fire and police services. A deadlock emerges with the Mayor and Aldermen after last night’s session, requiring a conference to reconcile figures and the council urged to uphold reduced appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Dolan
Tyro
War is hell and the Philippines atrocity tale
A report on the death of Private Edward C. Richter in the Philippines alleges torture by a company officer with the water cure. Governor Taft cites occasional use to force disclosures. Brigadier Funston cites Filipino atrocities. the piece questions how captured "fiends" were treated and warns war's barbarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Richter
United States Army
Philippines
Richter
Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Frederick Funston
San Francisco
Sherman
Senators by Popular Vote Debate Divides Massachusetts Legislature
The Massachusetts House split on party lines over electing U S Senators by popular vote. The piece argues national reform is needed to curb corruption seen in several states and notes broad support, including a near-unanimous endorsement by the U S House, suggesting the movement will succeed beyond Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Hennessy
Shakespearian Inn
St. Augustine
Fla
Miami
Palm Beach
Ormond
Florida
Henr
Washington
White House
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Delaware
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Montana
California
New England
National
Remarkable tribute marks Hale's 80th birthday at Symphony Hall
Rev. Edward Everett Hale D D is honored at Symphony Hall for his 80th birthday. The community's celebration stands out as a unique tribute to a private citizen defined by his lifelong work rather than official rank.
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Edward Everett Hale
Symphony Hall
Boston Notes on Society and Street Conditions
The Observant Citizen reports on New York broker FF Fitzgerald’s calm mood in town and updates from the Actors' Church Alliance fair with Mrs Leslie Carter’s Du Bary purse. It notes Boston street repairs on Dorchester Avenue, postal job hopes among streetcar conductors, Harvard debates, and local arts and anecdotes. Dorchester hazards prompt calls to Superintendent Donovan.
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Fitzgerald
New York
Actors’ Church Alliance
Vendome
Dorchester Avenue
Broadway
Boston
Crescent Avenue
Dorchester
P. J. Tivnan
Henry Irving Confident on U S Tour and Art
London April 3 Sir Henry Irving the English actor discusses his recent United States tour with journalist Jeremiah. He boasts of box office receipts and praises Dick Mansfield as elevating American theater while noting his own convalescent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Henry Irving
Eilen Terry
United States
Henry
Sir Henry
Jeremiah
Dick Mansfield
Sandow
Faust
g_jr
Ellen
Fighters Near Exhaustion Ahead of Big Show
Los Angeles reports Jeffries trains hard with stenographers and press agents and may be exhausted by fight day. New York notes Fitzsimmons tired after a long day and fears his jaws may not withstand the anticipated punch barrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jeffries
New York
Fitzsimmons
Hwton Newkirk
English Lieutenant Held Prisoner by Dutch Farmhouse
After a Boer attack scatters British troops, Lt. Marston is wounded and taken to the Reiter farmhouse. Piet Reiter’s wife and daughter Janije heal him while he remains a prisoner, sparking a quiet romance as Janije battles her feelings.
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Marston
Reiter
Piet
Vrow Reiter
Piet Reiter
Janije
Vrew
Jantje
Hans Breuker
Whole Wheat Muffins With Honey Recipe Card
Post's Illustrated offers a honey muffins recipe using whole wheat flour or graham. Mix 3 cups whole wheat flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt sift then add 1 1/2 cups milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake in muffin tins. Alice Be Whitaker.
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Alice BE. Whitaker
Escape and Conflicted Love on the Boer Frontier
In the veldt Marston pressures Jamije to flee with him to join the army and a chaplain, but Jamije hesitates for the Boer Hans Breuker. After aiding an injured English officer, Jamije chooses responsibility over romance, and Marston remains a prisoner to his longing for freedom and acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Breuker
Marston
Jamije
Jantje
Marewell
New Dog Book Offered Free or Mailed for Four Cents
A new book titled Dog Book is now available at Iver Johnson's 163 Washington St. Customers can pick it up free at the store or mail for four cents. The store will be open on Saturday evenings.
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Iver Johnson
Zadard Inn
Booklovers Library
Booklovers
United States
Zadard
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Tabard Inn Library
Chestnut Street
Inn
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Boston Post
Senator Hoar
Hoar
North End
All Nations
Carrie
Henry Mayer
Edward & Hale
Providence
Hale
James Freeman Clarke
Terry
Jeremiah Pennwhizz
Te Yo
Bobbie
Dr. Hale
Lawrence McCarty
Boston Theatre
Harvard
Memorial Hall
Ees
le N
Lawrence F. W. Carstein
Alderman Carstein
Cambridge
Annapolis
Fic
Academy
Pierce Hall
Copley Square
John I. Harbour
George W. D’vys
Monomoy
D. B. Gunn
Sexton
Gunn
J. T. Roper
Warren Street
Mr. Roper
MR Boris
Daily Sporting Notes
Sunday Post
Alice L. Derry
Meacham Road
North
Cambridge, Mass
A. Shuman & CO
Shuman
Batne
Hans
Bent & Bush
Washington St
Boylston Street
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