Boston Subscriptions to War Loan Reach 12.5 Million
Boston shows strong demand as subscriptions to the new British war loan total 12.5 million dollars. The US portion of 60 million was about 3.28 million with bids three to four times this amount. officials aim to place most of the loan abroad while noting ample gold and liquid assets in the United States.
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Boston
Bank of England
London
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
England
Great Britain
United States
Treasury
Mindanao in Philippine Row Tests U S Sovereignty
The article reports rising hostilities in the Philippines after McKinley's acceptance speech, noting strong native resistance in Luzon and Mindanao. It cites General MacArthur's troop constraints and mentions Bryan's colonial policy view, urging decisive action to enforce sovereignty.
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McKinley
Philippine Islands
United States
Manila
Luzon
MacArthur
Pekin
Mindanao
Bryan
Philippines
The Greatest Trust Dividends Reach Vast Profits
The Standard Oil Trust declares an 8 percent dividend on 100 million dollars of capital, the third payout this year after 20 percent in March and 10 percent in June. Seven months yield 38 percent totaling 35 million, offset by Bayonne fire losses, while prices rise to push future profits higher.
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Standard Oil Trust
Bayonne
Oi Trust
The Bayonne Fire Loss and the Monopoly Critique
The text argues that the loss by the Bayonne fire stems from unhealthy industrial conditions and monopoly profits. It condemns the monopoly as the world’s greatest, built on ruined private industry and on crimes against the public in corrupt courts and legislatures, draining the people of wealth.
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Bayonne
Bryan Opens 1900 Campaign With Emperor or Republic Message
Bryan's acceptance speech at Indianapolis declares the central issue as republic or empire. He criticizes imperialism, pledges to convene Congress to declare aims in the Philippines, and promises stability for Filipinos akin to Cuba, emphasizing independence and noninterference.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Republic
Empire
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Cuba
China Ready to Yield to United States Concessions
The article argues Beijing is nearing full compliance with U S demands as the Chinese government adopts a gradual, delaying approach. It notes diplomatic constraint and opportunistic maneuvering but considers recent developments highly encouraging for resolution.
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United States
Pekin
Post regrets biased report on Park Square meeting
An apology notes that a Tuesday morning Post article on a semi political gathering in Park Square contained the writer’s personal opinions. The paper asserts its news columns must be unbiased and clearly describes events for all concerned.
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Post
Park Square
Observant Citizen Notes Col Henry Walker Return and Local Happenings
The Observant Citizen reports Col Henry Walker’s return from Europe and a healthful appearance. It notes a surge of “beats” and many young men seeking loans, then cites Belle Stokes filing involuntary bankruptcy in New York with only her clothing valued at 100 dollars. The correspondent recalls a court remark on asset handling and Shakespeare. Also mentions a water main break near Tremont and Boylston streets and a sunken city center street, with barricades and raised pavements.
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Belle Stokes
John Stetson
New York
Miss Stokes
Shakspere
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VIII
Tremont and
Boylston
Everett
Boston Post
Everett Board of Public Works
Boston Post Original Short Story Notes on Summer Life
A column with sketches of hot weather life in Boston, residents cooling on doorsteps, a volunteer window cleaning group, and cultural vignettes. It mentions Lew Goldman, J B Reynolds, Colonel Goetting, Sergeant Hines, and various civic topics including Chinatown business slowdown and New Hampshire Old Home Week plans.
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New Hampshire
Kearsarge
Concord
Granite State
Aunt Rachaels Mission Ends in Forgiveness and Wealth
Grace and Wilfred quarrel over a ball and distance themselves until Aunt Rachael guides reconciliation. After her death her will leaves most of the estate to Grace and Wilfred, who are joined by the aunt’s long held love and forgiveness. The tale ends with a shared fortune and a lasting bond.
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Rachael
Grace
Wilfred
Paradise
Wilfred Austin
Grace Marching
Daily Table Hints with a Sunday breakfast menu
The article lists a full day menu including breakfast items like Grapefruit Ralston Cream Broiled Steak Baked Potatoes Dry Toast Coffee Cocoa for and Dinner St Julien Soup Stuffed Veal Lyonnaise Potatoes Parsnips Mixed Salad Crackers Cheese Coffee Supper Parker House Rolls Cold Sliced Ham Custard and Indian pudding with a detailed morning preparation method. It notes H J Emery of Dover New Hampshire.
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Ralston
St. Julien
Parker House
Boy swallows cigarette on Denver street car scene
In a Denver Times report a 14 year old boy on a Stout Street car swallows a cigarette during a hot afternoon ride. Passengers react with shock while the conductor and gripman help him and a bystander offers water. Comments from bystanders blur the moral tone of the episode.
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Gripman
Denver Times
Newport quoted as razzle dazzle by Charlie Vanderwater
The Sunday Post is labeled razzle dazzle by Charlie Vanderwater in an exchange with his best girl. The remark prompts a discussion on what razzle dazzle means and whether Newport lives up to it.
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Newport
Charlie Vanderwater
The
Sunday Post
Charlie
Perpetual Rain Delusion Ends With Steam Spill
Two men argued over a place in Kansas City where it never stops raining. A crowd followed as one proved the claim false after a steam escape atop the Keith & Perry building sprayed cool air and mist, ending the bet.
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Kansas City
Ninth Street
Walnut
Man No
Keith & Perry
Condensed Love Stories Shine in Kansas City Journal
A quote praising the Post for its abundant love stories and fiction, noting its four pages of top fiction and claiming no equal in Boston. The passage describes the content as constantly flowing and highly regarded.
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Post
Boston
Ancient periodicals in Beverly Times owner’s possession
George McNeil of the Evening Times office holds two valuable ancient periodicals a Boston Morning Post dated March 8 1832 and a National Aegis from Worcester Mass dated Oct 26 1803.
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Beverly Times
George '. McNeil
Evening Times
Boston Morning Post
National Aegis
Worcester
Mass
Disappointed Penelope and Perdita discuss a troubling night
Penelope calls him awful and Perdita presses for details. Penelope admits he found her alone and questions his intentions as the conversation ends with uncertainty about what happened after he seated himself.
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Penelope
Perdita
Lost Evening Between Perdita and Penelope
A dialogue reveals Penelope recounting a flirtatious encounter with a man who kissed her multiple times and left around midnight. Perdita shows disappointment, seeking a new development, while Penelope downplays the event as ordinary.
Holmes Detects Tie Disarray By Shared Glance
In a brief Chicago Times-Herald exchange Sherlock Holmes Jr notices a man glancing at his necktie and then adjusting his own, confirming the tie is fine. The moment underscores Holmes method of deducing through ordinary cues rather than direct inspection.
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Sherlock Holmes, Jr
Mr. Holmes
Chicago Times-Herald
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