War in Ireland and tariff subsidy in Congress
Commentary contrasts Irish resistance to the British crimes act with Irish leader Redmond’s rejection of coercion. It criticizes Mr Wyndham’s claims of Irish outrage, warns against precipitating home conflict, and notes a stalled House action on a Senate bill tied to the McKinley era tariff subsidy. The piece questions the political timing ahead of elections and the fate of tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Cadogan
Ireland
Dublin
The
Freeman’s Journal
John Redmond
Wyndham
Mr. Wyndham
England
South Africa
Washington
House Committee
Senate
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Congress
McKinley
Hanna
House of Representatives
General Miles lauded as hero for exposing abuses in Philippines
The text argues Lieutenant General Nelson Miles faces disgrace from the Roosevelt-Root administration over his interference with Washington. It credits him with revealing the truth behind Philippine conduct and the Gardener report, praising his courage against bureaucratic resistance and noting the public will back him despite official punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
Roosevelt-Root
Philippines
General Miles
Washington
Alger
Miles
Gardener
Root
Senate Committee of Investigation
Chinese Exclusion Policy Stays In Limbo At Senate Action
The Senate action defers the core issue of Chinese exclusion for two years by extending the Geary law to December 194, delaying a treaty decision. Officials must boost enforcement as immigration from China continues, with administration shaping the practical outcome rather than new statutes. The situation will await House concurrence and possible treaty negotiations to resolve the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Washington
China
House of Representatives
House
Impromptu musicale on Boylston street draws a crowd
On Boylston street near MIT a recess hour impromptu musicale drew a hundred or more students. Two itinerant fiddlers performed, passing the hat to generous returns, while a early straw hat signaling spring appeared amid a chilly breeze. Summer appears near as signs of warmth and activity grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
Institute of Technology
Anti-Meat League Aims to Defeat Beef Trust Soon
The piece argues that consumer action via an Anti-Meat League offers faster relief from high Beef Trust prices than slow federal actions. It cites Attleboro’s two week meat abstention as a model and notes broader shifts in eating habits. It also touches on local scenes from Boston such as Easter bonnet shoppers and social anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Chicago Beef Trust
Department of Justice
Washington
Congress
Beef Trust
House of Representatives
Attleboro
Bingville Bugle tidbits and a wedding verse
The page blends a sentimental poem about a married couple with humorous Bingville Bugle sketches. It recounts Elihu Warren the blacksmith’s mule mishap and a sheriff Bud Anderson chase, plus local notices, jokes, a millinery note, garden plans, and stray gags from the Bingville Bugle audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingville Eugle
Elihu Warren
Sam Bowman
Spruce Corners
Elihu
Clem Livermore
Bingville
Bud Anderson
Bud
Livermore
Smith
Galloway Gap
Hiram Hill
Abe Watkins
Abe
Sarah Linwood
The
Bugle
Bingville Bugle
Ship Subsidy Job Debate Resumes at Consultation
The ship subsidy issue returns to discussion as officials hold a consultation session, outlining arguments for and against continued government support amid ongoing policy debate and potential reforms.
Singing in the Smoking Car Sparks Mayhem on Train
An intoxicated pair aboard a smoking car sing loudly with a third joining later. A fusillade of blows erupts at Dover Street, then Pleasant Street passengers relocate as two more join, and by Scollay square the quartet wails the refrain. Also noted: Carl Stohn crafted a blue coat of arms for Thomas Lawson’s Horse Show staff. Eliot School Class of 1894 plans April 29 reunion at the American House with Head Master Granville Webster and teachers invited. David McGaugh to preside.
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Dover Street
Pleasant Street
Scollay Square
Dudley Street
Carl Stohn
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Eliot School
American House
Hanover Street
Granville S. Webster
B. J. Hinds
J. Sheehan
David McGaugh
My Old New Hampshire Home Come Back to Love
Rob, a rising lawyer, recalls Ruth Winthrop from childhood days in New Hampshire. A city life, distant letters, and a chance reunion lead Rob to ask Ruth to be his bride, and she answers yes.
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New Hampshire
Ruth
Rut Winthrop
New York
Nnner
Rob
Ruthie Winthrop
Ellen
Boston
Roth
Ruthie
Bell led forces win surrender of Malvar in Philippine campaign
Adjutant General Corbin cables General Chaffee in Manila, praising Brigadier General J Franklin Bell and his command for the Batangas and Laguna campaign results. The surrender of insurgent forces under Malvar will extend areas under civil government.
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Washington
Corbin
Chaffee
Manila
J. Franklin Bell
Batangas
Laguna
Malvar
Railways Bill Advances Through Prolonged Debate
The 2 cent a mile railway bill passed to be engrossed in the House after a lengthy session. Key figures include Reed of Taunton Donovan of Cambridge and Bullard of Newton. Debates covered postponements investigations by the railroad commission and amendments targeting laundries and city limits with several roll calls and defeats.
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House of Representatives
Reed
Taunton
Donovan
Cambridge
Bullard
Newton
House
Lowell
Dean
Brookline
Committee On Railroads
Railroad Commission
Quinn
Boston
Garfield
Brockton
Davis
Amesbury
Boston & Maine Railroad
Newburyport
Railroad Committee
Mr. Bullock
New Bedford
Hall
Haverhill
Messrs
Lombard Williams
Medford
Roads
Marblehead
Smith
South Hadley
Frothingham
Worcester
Hagberg
State Board of Health
Beck
Chelsea
Committee On’ Railroads
Bostos & Albany Railroad
Matthews Strai
Messrs. Beck and Brewer
Sleeper
Winthrop
Messrs. Beck
Bagley
Messrs. Bullard
Heath
Storey
Somerville
Legislation Advances and Localized City Bills Faced at Session
A long legislative update covers petitions to incorporate the Salsbury Land and Improvement Company, raise Boston Storage Warehouse capital to 2 million, and grant Worcester underground wiring authority. It notes sewers funded by Boston, five cent rail fare proposals within five miles, anti bulk sale measures, jury trial petitions in labor cases, ward redistricting in Gloucester, street railway bridge costs, and a Revere Beach bath house appropriation tabled at the Senate session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Affairs
General Court
Edward P. Shaw
Salsbury Land and Improvement Company
Boston Storage Warehouse Company
Worcester
Boston
William G. Waite
John R. Ainsley
Judiciary Comittee
M. J. Sullivan
Ward 8
Gloucester
How
Essex
J. F. Porter
Revere Beach
Bath House
C. 8. Sullivan
Sufolk
Veteran group backs pension bill despite local post stance
During debate on House Bill 170 for pensions to soldiers and sailors who lost limbs a Dahlgren Post 2 G A R resolution was sent to the Senate reiterating unanimous support for the bill though no one at the post meeting would benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlgren Post 2
Senate
Heckaatog
Gift Accepts Musket of Major Buttrick at Concord Bridge
The executive council accepted a gift to the Commonwealth a musket used by Major John Buttrick at the North Bridge in Concord on April 19. The donors are James G. Buttrick and his sister Miss A M Buttrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Commonwealth
John Buttrick
North Bridge
Concord
James G. Buttrick
A. M. Buttrick
New Olive and Tan Spring Overcoats Displayed
Gentlemen are invited to view these handsome overcoats in the new olive and tan shades. They feature short boxy cuts, narrow stitched edges, strong body linings and satin sleeve linings. Manufactured by skilled workmen and equal to tailored garments.
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Boston Post
New England
MorTo
War IN
Ellen M. Stone
Miss Stone
Lexington
Tbr
Washington and
Tremont Streets
eTtter
Henry A. Barry
Father Barry
Goa
Tett
Lewis
Boston Ward
Harmony
Bell Telephone
Debonnair
Harvard
MK Boris
Dearheart
Chicago
Miss Bay
Miss Black
J. P. Morgan
Ik Tk
the Post
Sunday Post
Emma Frances Cotton
Essex Street
Lynn
Mass
Bell
Norfolk
Brattle Streets
Spitz Bros. & More
Summer ST
Henry 8. Pritchett
Holmes, Luge & CO
Tes
Oak Hall
Elm Streets
Iver Johnson
Afni
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