Death of Frederic B. Whitney Elder Statesman of Boston Journalism
Frederic B. Whitney, longtime business manager and assistant treasurer of the Evening Transcript, died after thirty seven years of service to the paper. He joined as an office boy and rose to a high leadership role in 1886, guiding the paper’s notable growth. The Boston journalism community mourns the loss of a trusted, energetic, and prudent executive.
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Frederic B. Whitney
Evening Transcript
Boston
Whitney
Transcript
Newspaper Guild of Boston
Case of Quay Seeks Senate Seat Decision Next Week
The Pennsylvania Senate faces a final vote on admitting Matthew S. Quay to a U S Senate seat. The dispute centers on whether the governor may appoint a member the Legislature refused to elect, amid questions of precedent and Quay's controversial reputation as a party boss. The outcome tests party responsibility and the administration's support.
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Matthew S. Quay
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate
Quay
Hoar
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Eastern question drives indemnity stance over Armenian depredations
The piece argues Abdul Hamid may be pressed to pay the $100,000 indemnity for missionary property losses from 1895 but warns the action draws the United States into broader eastern policy. It predicts no fighting, yet sees the demand as just first in a long friction with Ottoman and Muslim powers, risking alienation and possible backlash.
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Abdul Hamid
United States
Grand Porte
Mussulmans
McKinley
Mussulman
Sulu
Harpoot
Marash
Bulu
Religion Argument Declared Sure to Be Accepted
A statement asserts the matter is accepted as a religious issue. The claim emphasizes confidence in acceptance based on religious grounds.
Hoar Defended as Massachusetts Stands by Senator
The Rev Wayland Hoyt of Philadelphia is rebuked by Worcester County Christian Endeavorers for criticizing Senator Hoar at the Fitchburg convention. Locals defend Hoar as honest patriotic and wise, warning outsiders to stop attacking a respected Commonwealth servant.
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Wayland Hoyt
Philadelphia
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Fitchburg
Hoar
Boston
Commonwealth
Hhide
First Plum for Porto Rico Privilege Spoils Security
The article notes Secretary of War approval allowing the San Juan Steamship Company to build a 300 foot pier in San Juan harbor, obstructing navigation. It claims concessions favor administration allies, contrasts with prior Spanish rejection, and suggests possible review by a future Porto Rico executive council.
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Congress
Executive Council of
Porto Rico
San Juan Steamship Company of
New York
San Juan
Roots
Marquis Esperanza
McKinley
Allen
Patriot notices and Paris travel tips from The Observant Citizen
The Observant Citizen notes D. A. R members choosing florist William Penn for a Paul Revere grave wreath and praises John D. Buckingham in Providence. It cautions readers about Paris trip hints, warns against relying on tradesmen, timing, bills, and warns about counterfeit risk and tipping etiquette.
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Paul Revere
Granary
William Penn
McManus’s Clothes For Every Figure In Town
A short stout man and a tall slim man discuss tailor bills then praise McManus’s for fitting both body types. The ad touts ready made suits and made to order options priced from 30 to 50 dollars and ready to wear from 16 to 25 dollars with emphasis on comfortable stylish dressing and savings.
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McManus’s
West End Suit by Loomis for Ro Street-Car Men
Genuine West End suit made for Ro Street-Car Men by S. W. Loomis praised as the best by wearers. Sold by McManus & Co at 670 672 Washington Street, Corner Beach for $1.00.
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S. W. Loomis
Washington Street
Corner Beach
Flowers in Public Garden and Notable City Visitors
The piece notes the colorful tulip and wall flower displays in the Public Garden planned around the Washington statue, with extra beds to enhance color effects. It also mentions Graham Hubbard and family visiting Paris, Mrs. Montgomery Sears and Mrs. R. G. Shaw contributing to the American hospital ship fund, and locals Sol Smith Russell seeking a Martha's Vineyard home as he regains health alongside Boston novelist Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster. It highlights George A. Coan, a State Street broker, as a noted figure in finance and future chart-column plans.
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London
American Hospital Ship Fund
South Africa
Montgomery Sears
R. G. Shaw
W. C. Whitney
Philippines
Washington Statue
the Brunswick
Sol Smith Russell
Mr. Russell
Martha’s Vineyard
State Street
George A. Coan
du Maurier
Mr. Coan
Lucky George
Ode to Kathaleen Ny Houlahan
Poem fragment expressing deep longing for Kathaleen Ny Houlahan with imagery of gray eyes and memories of a lost love. The speaker laments aging, grave sites, and devotion, interweaving references to paths, leaves, and a dawning day.
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Kathaleen
Ny-Houlahan
Liquor Traffic and Missions Circulars Stir Debate
An irregularly readable notice discusses liquor traffic and religious missions with references to a circular and signatures. It mentions a meeting in New York in April and hints at ecumenical involvement and concerns about opium and potions. The fragmentary text shows debates over policy and morality in a church context.
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Eld
New York
Philip Penrose and the Lost Honor of a Friend
Philip Penrose faces a moral trial when he learns his friend John Carleton’s wife Mrs Felton once ran away, leaving John to endure scandal. Felton’s confession and Philip’s eloquent plea test whether loyalty can redeem two broken marriages and a man’s faith in love.
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Philip Penrose
John Carleton
Phil Penrose
Philip
John
Arward
New England
Chicago
Alysis
Rhea
Jose
Felton
Penrose
Mrs. Felton
Althro
Daily Table Menu and Muddled Recipe Note
A kitchen menu lists dinner options including tomato soup roast beef mashed potatoes green peas and brown gravy with tea rolls peaches and dessert. Supper offers cold roast beef scalloped corn and tea with preserved peaches and chocolate cake. A garbled recipe follows with flour milk eggs and sugar notes and an address in Jamaica Massachusetts.
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Favouw Pbw
Buckley Avenue
Jamsica In
Mass
Waifs o' Fun Jests From Old City Newspapers
A collection of vintage quips and jokes from Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and Brooklyn papers. Scattered exchanges feature wry lines about marriage death public spirit and a boy’s pun about Porto Rico. It reflects early 20th century humor and social observations with brief dialogues and captions.
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Chicago Evening Post
Chicago
Detroit Journal
Brooklyn
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Bulletin
Bingle
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pittsburg
Auth
Odd Bits of News on War Weather and Health
Reports recount wartime artillery concussions affecting railcars and hearing loss. Hamburg police will fine conductors if a car exceeds passenger limits. Frankfort on the Main reports 30 000 flu sufferers and many deaths. Frankfort endures long foggy, drizzly winters.
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Hamburg
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Frankfort
Men of Many Callings and Notable Moves
Hammond Lamont resigns as Brown University English professor to become managing editor of the New York Evening Post. Governor Steunenberg of Idaho is described as a tall imposing figure. John S. Cunningham withdraws from North Carolina Democratic Governor race. Senator Platt dines out little and favors home life with books. Dean Worcester resigns Michigan chair and may take $15,000 mining post in the Philippines. Bret Harte rumored to work on a new series of condensed novels parodying popular works.
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Hammond Lamont
Brown University
New York Evening Post
Harvard
Lamont
Seattle
Albany
Steunenberg
Idaho
Johns. Cunningham
North Carolina
Platt
New York
Senate
Dean C. Worcester
University of Michigan
Philippine Islands
Bret Harte
War Correspondents and Civil War Echoes
Sir William Howard Russell is hailed as the dean of war correspondents celebrated for Crimean War reports. Idaho Governor Steunenberg appears before the House committee in a flamboyant attire featuring a slouch hat and turndown collar. General Albert D Shaw, leader of the Grand Army of the Republic, reports warm Southern welcomes and notes reunified sentiment.
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William Howard Russell
Sebastopol
Steunenberg
Idaho
Committee On Military Affairs
Albert D Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Shaw
Mayor Signs Fat City Appropriation Bill Now Active
Late yesterday Mayor Hert signed an appropriation bill providing about 15 million dollars. Salaries delayed for weeks will resume and halted city work will restart. The move ends weeks of political contention in the Common Council and Board of Aldermen. The mayor reappointed C J Connelly as insane hospital trustee for four years and named William P Fowler institutions registrar for one year.
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Hert
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
C. J. Connelly
William P. Fowler
Institutions
Colonel Pfaff Dined at Algonquin Club Farewell
Colonel Charles Pfaff of the First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery received a farewell banquet from regiment officers at the Algonquin Club. Forty four officers attended except two due to illness. A large paving cup was presented by the regiment. General Mathews delivered the keynote address. Guests included Lieutenant-Colonel Woodman and Brigadier-General Mathews with James A. Frye and Lieutenants Haines and a. Pfaff retires from command after ten years of active service with the regiment.
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Charles Pfaff
First
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Algonquin Club
Pfaff
Mathews
Colon Woodman
Jegent
James A. Frye
A and Haines
Seventh United States Artillery
Ffaff
First Artillery
Orchestra Class Dance Clams Third Annual Concert
Miss Osgood's orchestra held the third annual concert and dance at Reed Hall, 7 Park Square, last evening. Mrs Gertrude Farenholt and Miss Mable Gardener rendered solos as part of an interesting programme led by Milas Osgood.
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Miss Osgood
Park Square
Gertrude Farenholt
Mable Gardener
Milas Osgood
Massachusetts Normal Art School Dance Draws Large Attendance
Art students from the Massachusetts Normal Art School held an annual reception and dance in the school building at Exeter and Newbury streets last evening with a large attendance.
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Massachusetts Normal Art School
Exeter and
Newbury Streets
Paris fair seen as key peace factor in unsettled Europe
Editorial excerpts discuss the Paris fair as a significant influence on global affairs amid tense European diplomacy. Opinions note public discontent with Goebel law shaping state office, and reflect on Senate reform debates about direct elections and overall high standards.
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Europe
Chicago Record
New York Commercial Advertiser
Porto Rico
Chicago Chronicle
Senate
Buffalo Express
Letter to the Editor Critiques Christian Scientists Claims
A reader replies to a 18th issue letter titled Christian Scientist Explains, arguing Christian Scientists misunderstand explanation and questioning disease denial. The writer likens beliefs to fire department inaction and accuses adherents of inconsistency, hypocrisy, or folly.
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Bright
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