Miles inquiry nears end as witnesses cut from list
The Washington military court of inquiry appears near completion as General Miles’ many witness names are not called. The paper notes no censure for court martial or discipline, while pondering how to shield administration favorites if Miles’ charges stand. The public already forms a verdict on Alger Eagan and War Department cabal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Court
Washington
General Miles
Miles
Puble
Alger and
Eagan
War Department Cabal Faust
Patriots Day Reflections On Liberty And Patriotism
The article cites Patriot Day as a reminder of the republic’s birth and the heroism of Paul Revere and other founders. It argues that modern youth understand the birth of freedom better and urges lessons from Lexington and Concord to oppose conquest and subjugation worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Paul Revere
Hancock
Otis
Adams
America
Lexington and Concord
SPEAKER REED MAY QUIT FOR LAW PRACTICE
The report claims Speaker Reed will leave public life to join a lucrative New York law firm. The piece argues Reed is essential to Congress and may fear he has reached the peak of his career. It questions whether a Republican majority could force changes in leadership, and if Reed is weary of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
New York
Congress
House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
John Sherman
House
Mr. Reed
Faure
Czarina
Hozier
Montelimar
Supreme Test of Independence Faces Telephone Lobby
The piece argues the Post bill will be endangered by a planned shift in votes next Tuesday. It accuses a well funded, organized telephone lobby of mobilizing districts and henchmen to convert a slender majority into a minority on engrossment. The article urges state supervision in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Test of Representation Looms as Representatives Vote
The text argues that representatives must vote against undue influences to prove true representation of the people, presenting this as a crucial test of democracy and faithful representation.
Tardy Reparation for Roger Williams Banishment
The piece argues against reopening the 264 year old banishment sentence on Roger Williams and urges addressing earlier Massachusetts Bay wrongs. It cites past clemencies, warns of setting a dangerous precedent, and questions future viability of revoking historic actions.
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Cambridge
Roger Williams
Massachusetts Bay
Apostle of
Charles Sumner
Grant
Mr. Davis
Isaac W. Grimes
William S. Walker
R. O. Sherwood
George A. Maynard
Faustin D. Fulton
J. D. Rollins
Cephas B. Crane
William Howe
A. N. Hardy
J. W. Drew
T.M. Merriman
General Court of
Massachusetts
Christendom
Committee On Rules
Boston Scene Notes Athletes Actors and Naval Heroes
Henry Woodruff nearly drowns during a Charles River canoe trip but recovers to attend a social gathering. Somerville contributes nine regimental musicians to the Eighth. John A. Cummings shines as piccolo soloist during Matanzas and homecoming. Boston doctors Hall Curtis and J. S. Heard visit New York. Louise Chandler Moulton hosts a Fifth Avenue reception. Napier Lothian draws crowd at the Boston Theatre. Elliot Shepard’s stage line revival noted. Captain William F. Humphrey lauded for saving the Norseman. Alfred Winsor and Thomas Winsor praised for reporter access. Win Davis of Company M noted for stories. Captain Horton of Company G popular with Eighth troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woodruff
Dan Frohman
New York Lyceum Company
Woodruff
Charles River
Somerville
Gallant Eighth
Eighth
Matanzas
John A. Cummings
Bet J. T. Shaw
Waldorf
New York
Tett
William F. Humphrey
Boston Towboat Company
Stinted Praise of His Kindness and Consideration
A brief phrase notes limited praise for a person’s many acts of kindness and consideration. The fragment hints at a retrospective or oblique tribute without concrete events or dates. It reflects a muted recognition rather than a detailed obituary or account.
Modern Knight Admires Hattie Whitney in Calico
A verse references a knight who loves a maid of gracious air and gentile grace. He compares her in shining silk and lace to pink and lilac calico, as noted in Hattie Whitney in Munsey's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Whitney
Munsey’s Magazine
Andrew Carnegie Adds 50000 to Public Library Gift
Andrew Carnegie increases his donation to the Washing ton public library to 300000 dollars for the project. The move strengthens a long running effort to establish a city library and cultural center, backed by notable philanthropy.
Witty Clippings and Quips From Varied News Voices
A collage of humorous quotes from different papers. Jests range from a man donating a dollar to a soaked recipient to hypnotism and a Solomon court anecdote. Witty observations about women, orators, and craftwork with playful punchlines fill a sunlit page.
A Daily Charade From Columbian Charades
Riddle verse notes a previous answer Black Thorn and offers a new charade for today. It hints at heavenly signs, weariness, aging, and a poet’s line about life with youth, prompting readers to guess tomorrow’s answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee & Shepard
Tremont street tracks vote ends in 103 to 76 House decision
Beacon Hill action restores Tremont street tracks after a heated debate. The bill passed on a rising vote with 103 yeas and 76 nays amid amendments and strong lobby presence including financiers and city officials.
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Beacon Hill
House
Tremont Street
Messrs. Toomey and Saunders
Boston
Munroe
Worcester
Toomey
Dean
Wakefield
Ames
Lowell
J. J. McCarthy
Chandler
Somerville
Suburbs
Minihan
Gambridge
Saunders
Burrington
Franklin
Newton
Everett
Miller
Mr. Mellen
Boston Elevated Railway
Deacon Chipman
Gaston
the Road
Robert Winsor
Kidder, Peabody & Co
J. Pierpont Morgan
John T. Burnett
Prendergast
John H. Lee
Democratic
J. Otis Wardwell
Apsey
Cambridge
Sprague
Quincy
Schofield
Malden
Selfridge
Douglass
Mr. Ames
Tremont Row
Hanover Street
Mr. Dean
Mr. Saunders
Betty Nutting Helps Wounded British Soldier At Concord
Betty Nutting nurses Philip Atherton, an English prisoner, after a Concord fight. Her father Simon Nutting and grandmother support the trust, leading to Atherton joining the American side and adopting the family. The tale spans generations showing an American girl’s country service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Betty Nutting
Betty
Grandmother
Concord Bridge
Father
Reuben
Nutting Farm House
Concord Road
Simon Nutting
Philip Atherton
Simon Nuttin
Lexington
Atherton
Should Telephone Firms Face State Supervision
The Boston Post questions why telephone companies escape state supervision like electric utilities. Both use public streets and wires, yet telephones profits from high charges while seeking exemption. The piece asks if legislature exists to apply state policy evenly for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Boston Post
Bell Telephone Companies
Boston Post Telegraph Bill Sparks Monopoly Debate
Shelburne Falls Echo argues state newspapers would back the Boston Post telephone bill if not sold to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. The note pleads for the bill to pass to crush the monopoly and end the payback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburne Falls Echo
Boston Post
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Anti-Coercion Bill Debate in General Court
Mr. George of Essex presents a petition from Charles W. Arness and others urging the anti coercion bill as amended in the Senate to protect citizens right to earn a living and oppose coercive practices by labor representatives. The House orders a third reading on a Boston child payment bill while similar bills for McDonald and Cadigan dependents are defeated. Reconsideration of the eight hour day measure passes 14 to 3 amid protests and claims of partisan labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Bottom
Boston Marine Park Tower Company
Toomey
Boston
South Boston
Mellen
Worcester
Crouch
Northampton
Connecticut River
Committee On Street Railways
Waltham, Ayer & Pepperell Street Railway Company
Waltham
Lexington
Bedford
Concord
Acton
Littleton
Ayer
Groton
Pepperell
Dunstable
Waltham City
Public Service Committee
Andrews
Nantucket
Messrs. Conwell
Provincetown
Swift
Tisbury
Mills
Newburyport
Moran
Bristol
George
Haverhill
Senate
Essex
Charles W. Arness
Commonwealth
Labor
Great and General Court
Colonel Bogan
Messrs. Kelcher
Suffolk
Sargent
Martin F. McDonald
Daniel &. Cadigan
Kesex
Kelcher
Donovan
Silver cups presented aboard the Raleigh in Raleigh NY
In Raleigh New York on April 18 silver cups were presented aboard the cruiser Raleigh by Mrs. A W Haywood of Raleigh North Carolina who was ill and did not attend. The ceremony included A M Haywood Charles E McDoneld John W Keller General Haywood Mrs Haywood Mrs Custer and Captain Coghlan among others. William J Bryan arrived incited cheers and toured the ship with Lt Commander Phelps guiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raleigh
A. W. Haywood
N. C
A. M. Haywood
Charles E. McDoneld
John W. Keller
Haywood
Marine Corps
Custer
General Custer
Coghlan
United States Attorney
Boyd
North Carolina
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Phelps
Colonel Bryan
Emperor William Sends German Memorial To President
The President received from the German Emperor a beautifully engrossed German memorial commemorating the Church of Our Saviour at Jerusalem consecration on Oct. 31, 1898. It includes autographs of Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria and a letter noting evangelical unity and the Emperor’s regard for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Church of Our Saviour At
Jerusalem
William
Augusta Victoria
Whic
Church of Our Saviour
Christendom
Evangelical Synod of North America
Appointments Reported at New England Methodist Conference
The conference approved district appointments with Dr Upham in chair. Rev George A Phinney left without assignment to attend school. Rev D L B Bates named conference evangelist. Rev FE BE Ayres added to supernumerary list. Rev J H Pillsbury named principal of Waban School for Boys. Rev Samuel Noon appointed agent of Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society. A vote thanked Bishop Mallalieu for his sermon and address. Rev J Boyd Brady assigned to Grace Church Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Methodist Episcopal Conference
Upham
Bishop Foster
George A. Phinney
D. L. B. Bates
FE. BE. Ayres
J. H. Pillsbury
Waban
M. B. Pratt
Bates
Samuel Noon
Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society
Mallalieu
J. Boyd Brady
Grace Church
Worcester
Mrs McKay Marries Herr Von Bruening in Washington
The marriage of Mrs Marian Treat McKay and Herr Von Bruening occurred at the bride’s home at noon. They plan a brief trip and sail May 8 for Europe, final destination Constantinople where he serves at the German embassy. Mrs McKay is a longtime Washington society leader and is currently receiving $2000 a year alimony from her ex husband Gordon McKay.
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Washington
Marian Treat McKay
Herr von Breuning
Europe
Con Stantinople
Herr von Bruening
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Dunlap Hopkins
Fifth Avenue
Mark Sewall
Bath, Me
Napier Lothian
Griffith Davenport
Elliot Shepard
Humphrey
Marblehead
Alfred Winsor
Thomas Winsor
Win Davis
Company M
Uncle Sam
Horton
Gloucester
Nasey Woolsey
Robin
Phyllis
Andrew Carnegie
Tom Mann
Tondeon
London
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Mary Meran
Baltimore
Catholic University At
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Tremont Temple
Cuban Industrial Relief Fund
Abruzzi
Humbert
North Pole
Norway
Prince of Naples
Naples
Aosta
Cap Nord
McCracken
New York University
Westminster College of
Fulton
John Henry McCracken
Philadelphia Bulletin
Pickaninny
Jim
Jimmy
Washington Star
King Solomon’s Court
Solomon
Chicago Tribune
Rettijohns
N. Z. Tirrell
Box
East Weymouth
Mass
Kris
B.C
G.C. Wilson
Russell
Committee On Manufactures
Smith
Fitzgerald
Hayes
Pentrens
Mr. McClellan
Washburn
Harwood
Middlesex
Post
Berkshire
Avery Farmer
Worcester County
Atwill
Dallinger
Patch
McClellan
United States
Lott
Alice Ranlett
Central Street
Auburndale
Haverhill Gazette
Nervease Co
Fred G. Hoffman
Police
Station
Emma Belle Husk
Winchester
Nervease
Bryan
Jerusalem Church
Lt AM S. R
Berlin Castle
Methodist
the New Departure Trunk Co
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