Meyer Seen Best for Rome Ambassador Post
The Senate should confirm Hon. George von L. Meyer as ambassador to Italy. He is regarded as a fitting and esteemed choice in Boston, with the social polish and independence required for Rome’s traditional diplomatic role. His domestic record is cited as evidence of capable, businesslike leadership for the Rome mission.
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George von L. Meyer
United States
Senate
Boston
Meyer
Rome
Italy
Kill the Loan Bill Tonight in Boston
An editorial urges Boston Common Council to defeat a $6,000,000 loan bill pushed by the Aldermen. It denounces log-rolling and warns against postponing action until after the election. The piece argues the council must vote to kill the measure to preserve its integrity and relevance.
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Common Council
Boston
Board of Aldermen
An American Canal Must Be American in Fact
The Senate debates the Hay Pauncefote treaty as a prerequisite to a Nicaragua Canal bill. The treaty would place canal control and neutrality under European powers, making the project an international affair with America footing the bill. The canal must be an American enterprise, and the treaty requires amendment to reflect a truly American canal.
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Senate
Hay
United States
Europe
Mr. McKinley
Central America
The Socialist Eclipse in Haverhill Mayor Race
The defeat of Mayor John C. Chase of Haverhill for re election is hailed by some as a knockout blow to Socialism. Yet Brockton mayor Coulter, also a Socialist, was re elected, suggesting only a local eclipse of Socialist influence. Chase’s two year term showed records against extortionate gas companies and a cautious approach rather than revolutionary change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chase
Haverhill
Chase
Coulter
Brockton
Boston Punctuated Law Sparks License Debate and Civic Events
A Boston legal note rails at a misplaced semicolon in the license law, arguing it misdefines what is proper. The column mocks copiers and committees for years of legal confusion while noting upcoming Holiday events, art shows, and local social happenings amid the city’s bustle. It mentions a fundraising entertainment for the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union, ship canal ideas, and a contemporary art exhibit featuring Louis Kronberg, plus a Knights of Columbus banquet attended by a crossing officer who resembled James J. Corbett.
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Commonwealth
Boston
Tom Brown
State and Devonshire Streets
Federal Council
Knights of Columbus
American House
James J. Corbett
Observant Citizen Reports Hotel Liquor Curfew Impact
The Observant Citizen notes hotel owners protest a new no liquor after 11 pm rule despite high licenses. Dining rooms show reduced patronage on Tuesday night. The piece mentions an upcoming seven story hotel planned at the Pleasant street entrance.
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Pleasant Street
Great overcoat sale week emphasizes value and selection
Advert describes a wide range of coats from fine Ulsters to army overcoats with calls for every grade. It notes reduced advertising during the period up to Christmas, promising few but simple notices. The stock covers all men and boys wear at low prices.
Sunday Post Fashion Section For Eve’s Daughters
The article notes a fashion feature in the Sunday Post offering advice on what to wear and how to wear it. It suggests every woman, even daughters of Eve, should read the section especially now.
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Eve
The
Sunday Post
Light and Dark Soldiers at Mrs Graham's War Aid Event
Betty Graham, niece of Mrs. Graham, hosts a Civil War era fundraiser at Gramarcy Park with booths and sewing circles while Arthur Graham, among the first to answer Lincoln's call, lies among the dead in a Northward toll. A gypsy warns of the blue and dark men as the house mourns Black Day.
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Graham
Virinia
Arthur
Betty
Betty Graham
Angel of Death
Arthur Graham
Love Hidden in War Letters Ends in Union at Old Trinity
A Civil War tale follows Betty Graham and a wounded Confederate veteran who delivers a final message from a fallen friend Arthur. After revealing shared memories, he confesses love for Betty. They marry, with mammy witnessing their union as flags of both sides wave at Old Trinity Church.
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Gene Tleman
Betty
Mammy
Miss Graham
Arthur
Graham
Old Trinity Church
Boston Chefs Celebrate Ten Year Cooks Alliance Ball
Five hundred guests and over 600 attendees filled Paine Memorial Hall for the Cooks Alliance and Benefit Association tenth anniversary. The evening featured a grand march led by President colored crepe, a gala reception with numerous noted attendees from the Boston culinary and social scene, a twenty four dance program, and charity drives supporting Sunny Bank Home for Convalescents and the hospital. Guests included Mrs. Cornelius Gallant, Mrs. Arthur Frazier, Mrs. George Brown, and club representatives from the Boston fcurean Club, with Mrs. Robert Amory and Miss Katherine Fay among organizers. Proceeds benefited hospital and home aid while vendors and the Vincent Club prepared a fair at Hotel Lenox. The event also included a concert by Miss Os od's orchestra class and local society activities at various venues.
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Boston
Paine Memorial Hall
Cooks’ Alliance and Benefit Association
George Lyman
George Parkinson
Charles S. Sargent
R. D. Sears
Eugene Thayer
Nathaniel Thayer
W. R. Thayer
H. C. Western
Sunny Bank
Atertown
J. O. Wetherbee
Beacon Street
Beacon Street, Yesterday. Dr. Baker Flint
Misses Wetherbee
Mary Wetherbee
Marie Harlow
Maude Kimball
Wood
George O. Carpenter
Morrigan
Fay Andrs
George Warner
Dorchester Spinsters
Chandler Street
Ernesti Hargrove
London
Twentieth Century Club
Ashburton Place
A. c. Wheelock
Mt. Vernon Street
S. J. Eddy
Providence
North End Ladies Aid Ball Ends Bright, 6500 Attendees
The fourth annual ball of the North End Ladies Aid Association drew about 6500 present. A grand march opened the event with Israel Fish escorting treasurer Mrs. Sarah Soden as others in attendance wore black chiffon and blue silk ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Gnd Ladies’ Aid Association
Path
Israel Fish
Sarah Soden
Onry Finkelstein
Sadie Fish
Elegant Attendees At Young's Hotel Event
De Souza head chef at Young's Hotel led the venue with Mrs A H Andrews wearing blue silk and black velvet trim. Secretary William T Brymer accompanied by Miss Annie A Splaine in an imported tan gown added formal note to the gathering.
Wedding Bells At Advent Church In Boston
Ethel Brigham, daughter of the late War ren L Brigham, married Mr Walter B Fox at the Church of the Advent with Rev W B Frisby officiating. The bride wore crepe de chine and lilies of the valley, escorted by her brother-in-law Walter Webling, best man Alexander Dickinson, and ushers including Herbert Jenks and others. The wedding unfolds amid a week of social life as the city’s society notes highlight. Separately the eighteenth annual Home for Aged Couples fair opened at the Hotel Vendome, led by president Dr Elizabeth Abbott Carleton with many volunteers listed among the contributing ladies and friends.
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Boston
Ethel Brigham
Warren L. Brigham
Walter B. C. Fox
W. B. Frisby
Church of the Advent
Miladi
Mieg
C. H. Allen
R. G. Bpandage
James Crawford
Ither
Tufts
J. W. Neon
Envelope Mystery and the Pink Letter Hoax
A Mt Pleasant husband suspects a pink stamped envelope from a Chicago advertiser, fears infidelity, and later discovers a benign business circular about razors. He writes the Chicago firm accusing them of wrecking homes, while his wife remains convinced something is unusual about the scented envelope.
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Mt. Pleasant
Chicago
Safety Razor Manufacturers
Washington Post
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