Atorroo and the Manila court martial expose
The essay denounces the acquittal of Major Waller and public concealment by Washington of Philippine War cruelties. It cites Major Gardener’s report on torture, water cures, and village burnings, with Miles Root Taft and Roosevelt implicated in hiding the facts to maintain “benevolent assimilation.” The piece urges Congress to reveal all correspondence and for the people to seek a remedy.
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Waller
Manila
Soudan
Red Cross
Philippines
Washington
Miles
United States
Philippine Islands
Root
Roosevelt
United States Army
Cornelius Gardener
Tayabas
Department
Taft
Gardener
Congress
Senate
War Department
The Horse Show Made A Respectful Ode To The Horse
General approval marks the horse show as a social spectacle with horses as the true center of value. The piece argues the animal’s sovereign role in civilization, noting horses endure beyond railroads and cars. It lauds science, art, and affection shaping fine specimens for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Twelve Outlook on hotel licenses in Massachusetts Senate
The Senate reconsiders last week’s vote on hotel licenses arguing for restoring a midnight service period. The amendment would align with original purpose, ease restrictions in Boston hotels and theatres, and place regulation with licensing authorities to curb abuse in a large commercial city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Retain Statute Questioned Over Time Gap
A statute argued to be un enactable 25 years ago faces scrutiny today. Advocates urge retention citing stability and public safety, while opponents push repeal to reflect modern needs and judiciary efficiency. The debate centers on relevance, impact, and legislative intent.
Costly British war budget sparks tax hikes
The British House of Commons approved a hefty war budget for South Africa totaling 227,250,000 with a 134,120,000 year deficit. Plans include borrowing 160,000,000, suspending the sinking fund, doubling stamp taxes on checks, raising income tax by a penny in the pound, and imposing duties on flour grain and meal. A U.S. observer notes England’s punishment of food costs and warns of future wage pressure amid ongoing taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
South Africa
United States
England
William Vernon Harcourt
A Change of Diet in Face of Beef Trust Exactions
The piece argues that tariff protected beef monopolists raise costs for families nationwide. It notes slow DOJ actions and potential long delays before court relief, urging reduced meat consumption. It questions if Americans can sustain healthful diets with less meat and even proposes trying vegetarianism to counter the Chicago beef trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Beef Trust
Department of Justice
Washington
Beef Trust
Court of Final Appeal
Chicago
Winter observations and society notes from Boston era
Winter lingers as shrubs show little progress under southern exposure. Governor Dole visits Boston briefly before returning to Hawaii. Farewell to actor Fred Bryton's death noted with praise of his popularity. Society events mix beauty exhibitions with horse shows at Mechanics Building. Reverend Dr. Meredith's health improves, delaying pulpit appearances. Colonel Frye to visit Fort Slocum with Colonel Woodruff linked to past service. A Charlestown lady fears elevated trains, preferring surface cars, while a dish crash in a Washington street restaurant interrupts diners. A polite Brookline car lesson from a young boy earns polite thanks. Captain Lester Blake’s dog resumes watch aboard the Oregon after the Edward W. Young wreck. Father I O Donovan of Loughrea touring lecturing schedule continues.
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Frye
Heavy Artillery
Fort Slocum
New York Harbor
Carle A. Woodruff
Artillery Corps
Fort Warren
Woodruff
New York
Charlestown
Lester Blake
Edward W. Young
Blake
Young
Dog
Oregon
Man of Culture and Irish View Impresses Ireland
A cultured young man impresses with a keen grasp of Ireland's economy, lacking the typical brogue yet hinting with a trace. Father O Donovan described as tactful scholarly and earnest in a major cause. A clock on Park Square Station misbehaves, while a construction site maneuvers lift a worker by derrick, then lowers him on a makeshift trapeze.
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Ireland
Father O'Donovan
Old Park Square
Horse Show Week and Society Jests
A quirky column mixes verse on a horse with satirical notes and readers’ questions. It features mock letters about Sanskrit teaching, lawn mower woes, roach residents, job loss, and blueblood phrasing, ending with light humor and a nod to local events.
Marquis Ito Stir in National Politics Across Parties
The advisory stance of Japan's party founder remains unclear though it signals a shift toward foreign policy concerns. Analysts note the Anglo Japanese alliance may heighten attention to international relations amid rising cross party discourse.
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Japan
Kansas Poet Ware a Free Thinker for Pension Post
Washington reports opposition to Eugene Ware Kansas poet and newly named pension commissioner over freethinker agnostic views. He once faced congressional defeat blocked by a preacher. poems under nom de plume Tranquill underscore his stance on religion and immortality.
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Washington
Eugene If’. Ware
Kansas
Congress
Ware
Zephyr
Tranquill
Ender
King Edward Watches Ben Hur From Pit Royal Box
King Edward attended Ben Hur at Drury Lane Theatre and sat in a specially built royal box in the pit. The monarch watched the performance in full, expressing great pleasure at the production and the chariot scene.
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Edward
Drury Lane
London
Drury Lane Theatre
Vox
Hershey Case Comes Up Today at Presbytery Meeting
The annual meeting of the Presbytery of Boston convenes at East Boston Presbyterian Church at 1 30 this afternoon to consider the petition for removal of Rev. Dr. Scott F Hershey from First Presbyterian Church. Some signers may drop the move, and Rev J J Dunlop of Roxbury will call the meeting to order and deliver the opening sermon. Delegates from 49 churches across New England are expected, excluding Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
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Presbytery of
Boston
East Boston
Portrait of Millicent Rathburn at the Art Salon
Millicent Rathburn, admired for beauty and intellect, sees Harold Vaughan’s Summer Idyl and recalls past days. Harold, now a successful artist, confronts her about her prior affections, revealing his heartbreak and her hidden marriage to another man. The scene ends with Millicent leaving the salon, her heart claimed by rumor and memory.
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Millicent Rathburn
Millicent
Yooung
H. Vaughan
Harold Vaughan
Harold
Maud
Mr. Vaughen
Mallicent
Harold Eeran
New York
Arold
Robert Mason
Elsie
England
Paris
Opposes New Political Party Says Workers Need Real Reform
A letter to the Post by Joseph Foley of South Boston argues against plans for a new political party uniting capitalists and laborers. He contends parties already serve capitalist interests, warns class struggle will deepen, and questions what a new party could offer exploited workers under a competitive economic system. He signs April 14 from South Boston.
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Sir
William N. Osgood
Joseph Foley
South Boston
Bennett Case Drags Along in County Court
The Bennett libel case against Donohoe and the Lynn Item was continued yesterday morning. Counsel argued relevancy and competency of certain testimony in Judge Bishop's chambers. In the afternoon William T. Whitman of Atlantic Woollen Mills was recalled but no questions were asked. Editorials from the Cotton and Wool Reporter were read as evidence, mainly attacks on Whitman and S. N. D. North. Court adjourned at 4 p.m. until 10 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Donohoe
Lynn
Whitman
N. D. North
Committee On Finance
United States Senate
Pearson Sees President on White House Visit
General Pearson, Boer representative, met the President at the White House and received a request from Colonel Crowder to travel to Louisiana over the Chalmette camp matter. Pearson plans to depart for Chalmette that evening.
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Chalmette
Washington
General Pearson
White House
Colonel Crowder
Louisiana
Pearson
Brockton Times Reports Booker T. Washington Purchase in Weymouth
The Brockton Times notes Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, bought a summer home in Weymouth near Columbian Square opposite Tirrell mansion. Papers were passed Saturday.
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Brockton
Brockton Times
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala.) Normal and Industrial Institute
Columbian Square
Weymouth
Tirrell
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Dole
Hawaii
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Jerrya
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R. R. Meredith
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Father I. O'Donovan
Loughrea
Bbb & I
Washington and
Water Streets
MK Borts
Theobald -Waggerjaw
Theobald
E. Z
Mark
Anxious Inquirer
Inquirer
Baditor
N. O. Work
Work
N. B
All Sorts
Itar
M. E. Conference
Jimson
Whirler
Jester
Venezuela
Orses
Bigamist
Cecil Rhodes
Freddie
Ronnee
Mamma
Newton Newkirk
Moire
Marquis Ito
Tokio
Constitutional Party
Flying Ae
Asansas
Topeka
Dewey
Manila Bay
Eskemo Chemical Co
Sunday Post
Lacy L. Armstrong
Mt, Pleasant Avenue
Roxbury, Mass
Oak Hall
Washington St
Bennett Case
Tirrell Mansion
Holmes, Luce & CO
H. Robinson & CO
Cook
Washington St. Adams
Lovell
Iver Johnson
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