We Need Economy Not Revenue For Tariff Policy
A historical editorial argues that McKinley tariff rhetoric repeats calling for revenue while criticizing excessive government spending. It notes ten years of growing appropriations totaling 1.427 billion more than prior decades and asserts real relief lies in reducing expenditures and practicing economy rather than raising taxes. It condemns Washington for proposing tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinley
Washington
A Good Ship Iowa Sets Speed Record For Navy
The battleship Iowa completed a speed test yesterday exceeding the contract 16 knots by over a knot, earning the builders a $200,000 bonus. The aggregate bonuses for all ships exceed $2,000,000, reflecting best naval architecture and mechanics. No further extra-pay speed trials will be conducted.
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Iowa
United States
Brooklyn
The Swing of the Pendulum in American Politics
The article argues the midterm Congress will resist the administration as the pendulum swings toward Democracy. It blames overreach by the ruling party, warns of a reaction toward free coinage or tariff reform, and urges the Senate to curb McKinleyism, tarff abuse, and wasteful spending to calm public unrest.
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Congress
West
Senate
United States
Government Lottery At Custom Houses Sparks Outcry
The House’s McKinley bill setup allows a “retrospective” duty drawing, turning customs into a government lottery. Treasury Secretary orders open liquidation pending final rate, while Sugar Trust rushes cargoes before April 1. Importers of hides worry over final deals. courts may rule the scheme illegal.
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House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Sugar Trust
McKinley Custom House Ottery
Observations on urban life and manners from an early era
A reflective column laments cruelty to stray cats as summer begins and ponders humane options. It notes odd street displays, a postponed veterans parade, shifts in cosmetic trends, and commentary on weather, wheat adulteration, a Pompeii buckle, pipe smoking decline, and a quest for a safe toothache cure.
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Boston Fusilier Veterans’ Association
Aid for Flood Victims Prompts National Help
Congress recently appropriated 200000 in aid for Western flood sufferers to fund food clothing and shelter. Relief aims to meet urgent needs as local resources buckled under mass destitution and refugees. The letter notes calamity’s scale may grow and emphasizes mutual American charity.
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Congress
National Treasury
Daily Table Hints and Simple Recipes from Margaret M Laughlin
Daily table hints list a supper menu including roast pork gravy cold sliced meat bread and butter grape jelly cookies chocolate milk and more. It then provides two recipes: cookies and cottage pudding with measurements and directions. The note is signed by Margaret M Laughlin aged 72 of I Street South Boston.
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Margaret M. Laughlin
I Street
South
Boston
Earn Sweet Isle Ode Echoes Saint Patrick Faith
Poetic tribute to Earn Milles praising its holy heritage and the people’s virtue. References to ancient annals, Saint Patrick, shamrocks, and symbols of faith and loyalty appear throughout the verse. Characters and place names are embedded in archaic phrasing.
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Tira
Mulkey Seeks St Louis School Board Seat
Alice C. Mulkey, a notable Democrat in St. Louis politics, is running for a position on the city school board. She is described by a local paper as sweet petite and politic.
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Alice C. Mulkey
St. Louis
Notable Figures and Historical Tidbits in Brief
Miss Winthrop, author of The Bugle Call and descendant of De Witt Clinton, is linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne via a Scarlet Letter reference. Bonfires on heights mark Queen Victoria’s coronation anniversary across Britain. Dublin firm Todd Burns & Co inspired A T Stewart’s Irish visit and retail innovations in New York. In New Hampshire, John C. Linehan is named for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the Buffalo encampment. Ham N Ghi, ex King of Anam, prisoner in Algiers, pursues painting photography bicycle study and philosophy in French texts.
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Miss Winthrop
de Witt Clinton
New York
Winthrop
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Todd, Burns & Co
Dublin
A. T. Stewart
Ireland
Department of New Hampshire
John C. Linehan
Grand Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Ham N’ghi
Anam
Algiers
The Woman Returns to Her Children and Home
Louise, a wealthy wife, leaves her husband for a sedate life in luxury but grows restless. She returns to her old poverty stricken home to care for her sick son and daughter, amid the hurt of her affair, and asks forgiveness while vowing to stay for her children.
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Isabel Perkins
Larz Anderson
Washington, D. C
Mr. Anderson
Rome
Chandler Te
Hale
Boston
Washington
Public Locker Access At East Boston Gym Sparks Complaint
A letter to the editor from East Boston criticizes the April 5 opening of the East Boston Gym. The writer alleges 800 lockers were first claimed by a select group of applicants, mainly schoolboys, leaving working people with no access. They urge a public, turnstile‑style locker system and question city ownership versus private control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Wood Island
Why Isn’t Nine Hours Enough
A reader pleads with the paper to back lumbermen seeking nine hours a day, noting discussions by Mayor Quincy in carpenters meetings and arguing for labor reform to benefit woodworkers and carpenters alike.
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Post
Quincy
Carpenters
Why Boston Elevated Railway Petition Draws Criticism
A letter to the editor questions why leading supporters of the Boston elevated railway oppose elevated roads, cites lists of petitioners tied to West End stock, and accuses the bill of delaying rapid transit for thirty years to grant a long franchise with a free transfer as consideration.
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Sir
Boston
West End
Charles EF
Death of William A Atkins Provincetown Leader
William A Atkins a Provincetown leader and early investor dies after eight months illness near age 79. He helped found the First National Bank and Equitable Marine Insurance Company and managed whaling fleets earning large profits. A spiritualist and benefactor, he leaves no surviving children and was closely tied to editor A Grosier. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m.
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Provincetown
William A. Atkins
Cape Cod
Atkins
Joseph
Ruth Atkins
Mr. Atkins
Agawam
Springfield
Onset
Old Central Wharf Company
Halcyon
Eben 8. Smith
Central Wharf Company
Nathan Young
First National Bank of Provincetown
Equitable Marine Insurance Company
Universalist Church
A. Grosier
Boston Post
Grazier
John G Wetherell Dies at 75 After Long Atlas Bank Service
John G. Wetherell died at his home on 2 Hancock Avenue yesterday morning at age 75. For 39 years he served Atlas Bank as director and president, resigning the presidency earlier this year due to ill health. He also held long terms as treasurer in public service.
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John G. Wetherell
Hancock Avenue
Wetherell
Atlas Bank
King Christian IX celebrates seventy-ninth birthday at Copenhagen
The Danish King Christian IX marks his 79th birthday at the royal Copenhagen palace with Queen Louise and many dignitaries expected. Messages from King George of Greece and Princess of Wales accompany a tribute from Scandinavian-Americans in New York including a commemorative poem.
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Christian IX
Denmark
Copenhagen
Louise
Europe
George
Greece
Princess of Wales
Dagmar
Czar
Russia
Thyrza
Duke of Cumberland
Waldemar
Christian
America
New York
Lohengrin praised by Reszke and Seidl audience
Wagner opera Lohengrin drew a large, discerning crowd as Jean de Reszke performed the title role. Conductor Anton Seidl led a superb orchestra in an evenly balanced rendition, earning repeated ovations for the star and a joint appreciation of the conductor by the artist.
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M. Jean de Reszke
Anton Seidl
America
Lohengrin
Railroad Hearings on Leominster Line Crossing
Railroad commissioners held a hearing on cross traffic at grade for Leominster & Clinton Street Railway Company in Leominster. A second hearing was scheduled on Providence & Worcester’s petition to issue bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars on a line leased to the New York New Haven Hartford system.
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Leominster & Clintontreet Railway Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Leominster
Providence & Worcester Railroad Company
Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity Ends Banquet in New England
The Alpha Kappa Kappa Fraternity conventions at leading New England medical schools concluded with a Thorndike banquet. President Charles P. Thayer M D presided as toastmaster. Toasters included Catherwood Grinnell Haynes Collins Ward Nichols Wheatley French Holland with years 96 and 98 cited for some speakers. Menu descriptions note exceptional tastiness.
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Alpha Kappa Kappa
New England
Thorndike
Charles P. Thayer
Catherwood
A. P. Grinnell
Harry W. Haynes
J. H. Collins
Harry Ward Nichols
W. G. Wheatley
John I. French
William T. Holland
Homage to the Sun Observed by The Baldwin Place Hebrews
Several hundred devout Jews gathered at Baldwin Place Beth Israel Temple before 9 am to honor the sun on its 203rd birthday. Talmud Berakhot guides their belief that sun anniversaries arrive every 28 years, making the sun 5624 years old yesterday.
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Baldwin Place
Beth Israel
Talmud Borokhes
Belere
Sixth annual reunion of New England Alumni Association
The sixth annual reunion of the New England Alumni Association of the University of Vermont was held at the Parker House. Officers elected for the coming year include President Judge Edmund H. Bennett of Boston and vice presidents E H Byington Newton Charles Gatlin Providence and Philip Mooney Gloucester among others with George W. Stone Boston as secretary treasurer and J W Buckham Salem as chaplain. Letters of regret came from notable figures including ex Senator George F. Edmunds and Senator Redfield Proctor.
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New England Alumni Association
University of Vermont
Parker House
Edmund H. Bennett
Boston
Mass
E. H. Byington
Ewton
Charles A. Gatlin
Providence
R. I
Philip Mooney
Gloucester
F. E. Woodruff
Brunswick
F. H. Clap
Registration Order for Boston Street Department Carts
An investigation into the paying division yields an order to contractors and owners of courts. From May 1, 1897, all carts used by the Boston street department for sand gravel stone and other material must be registered. Foremen must not recognize or pay for unregistered carts or foreman material.
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Boston Street Department
Why I am a Republican Kennedy's Slogan in Holyoke Debate
Representative P. J. Kennedy defended the highway bill and other measures in the House, explaining his switch from Democrat to Republican. The debate featured sharp exchanges with Holyoke ally Mr. Sheehan and rival remarks comparing Kennedy to Sir Marmaduke Mush. the bill failed on a 54 to 5 roll call after a partisan clash over highway powers and local issues.
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P. J. Kennedy
Holyoke
House
Kennedy
Bradley
East Boston
Sheehan
Tommy” Keenan
Ward 8
Marmaduke Mush
Messrs. Kennedy and Sheehan
Pierce
Milton
Highway Commission
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Whiting
Johnson
Boston
T .F. Keenan
Shylock
R. Callender
Holyoke Police Bill Sparks Party Clash in Legislature
In Holyoke the police commission bill prompts a heated debate as Mr. Kennedy argues for reform amid Republican backing and Democratic opposition. He cites city politics turmoil, praising a referendum and criticizing ex Congressman Whiting while opposing critics claim the measure lacks public support.
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Holyoke
Kennedy
Greenhalge
Whiting
Holy
Sheehan
Lowell
People of
Mr. Kennedy
Fighting near Candia between Christians and Turks ends with Turkish hold
Fighting flared outside Candia as Christian insurgents attacked Turkish outposts from four points. Turks repelled the assault with only two killed. insurgents suffered eleven dead. Admiral Harris, head of the British fleet in Cretan waters, was shot at near Suda, the third such attempt on his life.
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Canea
Candia
Harris
Cretan
Suda
Suda Road
Highway Commission Amendment Sparks Debate Over State Highways
debate concerned giving the Highway Commission broader power over state highway construction. Mr Donovan of Cambridge proposed letting towns share in machinery ownership. Mr Pierce of Milton criticized the costly state highway system while Mr Fuller of Springfield ruled his remarks off point about the $800,000 appropriation. Pierce continued speaking until adjournment.
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The
Highway Commission
Donovan
Cambridge
Ate
Pierce
Milton
Fuller
Springfield
Safe Deposits Bill Advances in Senate Amid Debate
Mr. Quinn explained the general bill for safe deposit loan and trust companies. Mr. Farley urged a $100 000 capital amendment which was rejected by a large majority. Irwin opposed the bill as unwise and unnecessary. An amendment lowering town capital to 200 000 was adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Quinn
Suffolk
Senate
Farley
Franklin
Harn
Middlesex
Irwin
Hampshire
Savings Bank Commissioners
Savings Anks
National Banks
Senate Agrees to Shaw Monument Dedication Attendance
The joint legislative committee order to attend the Shaw monument dedication on Boston Common was concurred in by the Senate and four Senators were added besides the president. The Senate engrossment of the street railway counties bill to use street sprinklers was recon sidered on motion by Mr Irwin of Hampshire. a perfecting amendment was adopted and the bill engrossed again.
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Boston Common
Senate
Irwin
Hampshire
Interest Rate Cap for Mortgage Redemptions
The judiciary bill states no party other than the mortgagor shall pay more than 6 percent interest per year for redeeming property from a mortgage entered to secure a debt running with interest unless the mortgage itself states a higher rate. The clause limits usury in redemption, enforcing a six percent ceiling unless explicitly overridden by the mortgage agreement.
Telephone Charges Hearings Scheduled for April Fifteenth
Worcester resident Mr. Washburn filed petitions seeking regulation of telephone charges. Three adverse reports were assigned for review by April 15, either by a commission or other authority.
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Washburn
Worcester
Templeton Bill Killed in House Vote
Mr Woodbury spoke for the Templeton division bill and Mr Waite of Medford replied. By 63 to 78 the House refused to send the bill to a third reading and would not order a roll call.
House Passes Bill for Fall River House of Correction Engrossed
Under suspension of the rules the House approved the bill to establish a House of Correction in Fall River and sent it for engrossment.
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Pene
House of Correction
Fall River
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