Abolition of Death Penalty Advances in Massachusetts
A favorable judiciary committee report supports Dalton's bill to abolish capital punishment in Massachusetts. The plan replaces the death sentence with life imprisonment and allows clemency only after an ex parte Supreme Court hearing. Advocates include ex-Governor Long and Bishop Byrne among others.
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Salem
Frost
Lawrence
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Cape
Supreme Court
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Udge Car
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Kenefick
Atwill
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Howland
Stone
Selfridge
Brigham
Manning
MacCord
Wagstrom
Currier
Minton
Davenport
Colby
Odlin
Blackstone Cigar Again Emphasizes Material Quality
A historical note stresses that no single article of commerce hinges so much on raw materials as a cigar. It warns that many goods can be adulterated by tricks, underscoring the importance of quality in tobacco blends and manufacturing inputs.
Hoar Denounces Imperialism in ThreeHour Senate Speech
Massachusetts Senator Hoar spoke for three hours against imperialist policy, delivering a forceful address rich in history and rhetoric. He praised Aguinaldo, likening Filipino leaders to famed liberty builders and contrasting them with Western thinkers in a broader critique of U S foreign policy.
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Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate
Aguinaldo
Kossuth
Dom Paul
Joubert
Nathan Hale
Church
Tribute to Aguinaldo and Filipino struggle for independence
Mr. Hoar delivers a lengthy tribute to Aguinaldo and the Filipino rebellion, praising Aguinaldo as brave and patriotic. He argues the Filipinos achieved independence and should be recognized by the United States as allies. He cites Aguinaldo’s statecraft and Mabini’s masterful appeal as proof of Asiatic intellect.
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Mr. Hoar
Aguinaldo
Kossuth
Mabini
David
Isaiah
Solomon
Paul
Won Post Prize for Ruggles Street News Dealers
A Boston Sunday Post promotion sparked dealer competition with prizes for higher February and March orders. Mr. Hamilton, a local restaurant owner turned reader, credits the Post with boosting his business. his route boys report easy sales and loyal readers who stay. Twenty boys at the Ruggles Street store praise selling the Post.
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Sunday Post
The
Post
Hamilton
Boston
the Post
Ruggles Street
James Hamilton
Ruggles Street Newsdealer
Blackstone Cigar Promises Superior Quality From Havana Leaf
A Boston article praises the Blackstone cigar as a leading smoke crafted from the finest tobacco. Makers Waitt & Bond reportedly use aged Havana leaf not found elsewhere, reserving this stock for their own production. The writer extols the comfort and lasting satisfaction of smoking a Blackstone.
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Havana
Boston
New York
James Hamilton Wins First at 209 Ruggles Street
Hamilton, a hustling newsdealer, is named first place winner with thirteen companion prize winners across the city. He told a Post reporter that young workers strive for the best sales results.
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James’ ‘Hamilton
Ruggles Street
the Post
Hamilton
Washington Tour Leave Boston April 27
The personally conducted tourist system of the Pennsylvania railroad will depart Boston on April 27 for a Washington tour. The last tour of the season will be May 11. D. N. Bell, tourist agent at 206 Washington Street, Boston, handles the itinerary and pricing set at $25.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
D. N. Bell
Washington Street
The Health Habit to Promote Digestion and Comfort
A call to form a health habit of keeping a vigorous stomach through after meal digestive aid. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are presented as a natural, non laxative remedy aiding digestion without cathartic effects. The copy urges households to keep Stuart's as an essential stomach remedy and small half-dollar investment for monthly relief.
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Stuart
Dion
Hoar's Philippines speech rails against empire and expansion
In a dramatic Senate address, Mr. Hoar condemns forcible annexation of the Philippines. He recalls Washington to Jefferson and Burr to defend consent of the governed, outlining eight steps to aid a free Filipino government and rejecting imperial rule.
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United States
Philippines
George Washington
McKinley
Aaron Burr
Mississippi
William McKinley
Fathers of
The
Republic
Republican Party
Hoar
Washington
Arrivals From Havana Include Generals and Dignitaries
On the steamer Mexico from Havana the passengers included General William Ludlow the Marquisa de Piner del Rio the Countess Susini and Chang Yai Tang ex consule general for China at Havana. General Ludlow will proceed to Flushing for several days then to Washington.
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Mexico
Havana
William Ludlow
Marquisa de Piner del Rio
Susini
Chang Yai Tang
China
Ludlow
Flushing
Washington
Cure for Cold Meme Prompts Refunds Over Ineffective Remedies
Fragmentary notice notes claims that taking Laxative meme Quinine Tablets does not cure a cold. Grove's signature appears on each box. Refunds requested amid failed remedies.
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Ats
Aace
Grove
Philippine commissioners sail to Manila aboard Hancock
In San Francisco on April 17 the Philippine commissioners sailed this afternoon aboard the Hancock. The ship will call at Honolulu Yokohama and Hong Kong before continuing to Manila.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Honolulu
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Manila
Miss Sophia Golverdeska Arraigned for Murder in Municipal Court
Miss Sophia Golverdeska accused of poisoning her four weeks old baby was arraigned before Judge Wentworth in Municipal Court and held without bail for the May session of the Superior Court. Her sister Josie Smith was held in 500 dollars for liability as a witness.
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Sophia Golverdeska
Wentworth
Josie Smith
Suffolk county convention electing six delegates at Hibernian Hall
The county convention for Suffolk to elect six delegates to the national convention will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Hibernian Hall East Boston 129 Havre Street.
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Suffolk County
Hibernian Hall
Havre Street
East
Boston
St James Church Silver Jubilee Plans
Rev Father McQuaid leads a large committee preparing for St James Church twenty fifth dedication anniversary on Harrison avenue. Final reports were made at the parochial hall meeting. The silver jubilee will be celebrated in Music Hall April 2 with distinguished divines. Bishop Healy and Bishop Harkins will attend and speak, then hold a general reception for old South End friends.
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Father McQuaid
St. James Church
Harrison Avenue
Music Hall
Healy
Portland
Harkins
Providence, R. I
South End Church
Mail Clerks Buried in Mayflowers on Cape Cod
In Middleboro on April 17 the railway mail cars handled large May flowers packages. Clerks report they were not expecting such a rush but anticipate an enormous shipment next Monday with fair weather.
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Middleboro
Cape Cod
Tour to Washington and Gettysburg Travel Plan
Tour notes outline a Washington trip leaving Philadelphia Friday April 20 with full expenses covered for a week. Itinerary includes New York City stop, Richmond Point Comfort, last Washington tour May 4, and a Gettysburg Luray Caverns visit. Contact A. J. Simmons at 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Philadelphia
York
Richmold Point Comfort
Washington
Gettysburg
Luray Caverns
Washington Wey
A. J. Simmons
Oval Blue Line
Washington Street
Boston
New England Retail Dry Goods Association Meets at Young's
The New England Retail Dry Goods Association met at Young's last night with Timothy Smith presiding. Twenty members attended as Mr. Maxwell of the Plant Shoe Company spoke on the boot and shoe industry followed by a general trade discussion among members.
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New England Retail Dry Goods Association
Young’s
Timothy Smith
Mr. Maxwell
Plant Shoe Company
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