Death of Cuban Leader Maceo Sparks American Sympathy
The Boston Post laments the death of Antonio Maceo describing him as a bold Cuban patriot and hero of two wars for independence. It criticizes the Public Library Bacchante statue plan and urges trustees to heed broad public protest against its placement. The piece also analyzes sinking fund investments and the danger of falling interest rates affecting long term subway lease finances.
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Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Cuba
Campos
Havana
Trochas
Weyler
Bacchante
Eliot
Harvard
Warren
Boston University
Art Commission
Boston
Public
Herbert Lutewell
Lutewell
Louise
Herbert
No Discrimination Over 40 Foot Liquor Law in Boston
Boston faces a strict 1882 statute barring liquor licenses within 40 feet of a public school. A major hotel company proceeds to build within the prohibited zone, challenging the law. The Police Commission must enforce the rule. if aggrieved, the hotel can seek court action for resolution.
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Boston
Touraine
Fight for Free Transfers of Boston Street Railways
The upcoming Beacon Hill session renews the drive for free transfers on Boston street railways. After a narrow Senate defeat, supportersPromise a stronger case aided by West End free transfer stations. Lawmakers urged to put people first and secure universal free transfers between points on the system.
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Boston
Beacon Hill
House
Senate
Friends of Free Transfers
West End
Subway Lease Rate Ties Rent to Bond Interest and Sinking Fund
The lease rate for the subway to the West End company is based on revenue needed to pay interest on city bonds for construction and to fund a sinking fund to repay the principal when the bonds mature. The estimate is speculative and hinges on bond costs and future revenue.
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West End Company
Observations From a Boston Letter Writer and Local Notes
A Boston observer comments on Wheeler’s talk Boston Fifty Years Ago and on modern manners. The piece mentions vertical penmanship, New York society fads, a Salvation Army event with Mayor Quincy, rail line chatter, Walter Adams heading to Washington, Edward Hale’s Chicago reception, a Chinaman in a bank, and a Cape Cod fisherman’s sulphur match tip. It closes with a streetside incident on Huntington Avenue near the Art Museum.
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Bostonian Society
Alexander S. Wheeler
Boston
Post
Wealth and romance in a Boston society tale and notices
A long handwritten column blends urban life with literary notices and social portraits. A financier's wife advances to save the family business during an election season, while artists, musicians, nurses, and socialites from New Orleans to Paris appear in vivid sketches and gifts.
Remodeling Hats How to Make Your Last Winter's Hat Look New
This piece notes large hats dominate the season and suit walking outfits though not theater wear. It highlights velvet and velvet with felt as popular materials and mentions felt brims in the design, offering style guidance for renewing a single wardrobe hat.
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Mme
Edna Hall
Mme. Hall
Louise
Herbert
Nat
China
Short Story Competition Rules and Hat Fashion Notes
Weekly prizes for original short stories offered by the Post. Women winners receive checks mailed Monday for stories published the prior week, with author name and address required. Also included are fashion tips on velvet hats and trimming styles.
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Post
Sunday Post
the Post
Boston
Daily Table Hints for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
A home recipe digest listing breakfast items and a series of simple preparations. Includes French rolls, buckwheat cakes, jumbles, whipped cream, rice croquettes, and a note with ingredients and methods. Concludes with the signature Mabelle A. Whiteley and address 28 Western Avenue Cambridge.
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Mabelle A. Whiteley
Western Avenue
Cambridge
December Jokes and Bicycle Race in a Laugh
A humorous exchange centers on a man who survived a bicycle road race with minor injuries while others suffered multiple breaks. The tale weaves a burglar joke about stolen notes and a remark about Senator Sorghum losing support, all delivered in a folksy, year end voice.
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Bykin
John E Redmond Attends Official Tours and Lunch
John E Redmond M P was escorted through the new Court House and the State House yesterday by Hon John W Corcoran. He will lunch at Parker House today with Hon George Fred Williams and depart for Springfield at 3 PM to speak tonight.
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John E. Redmond
New Court House
State House
John W. Corcoran
Parker House
George Fred Williams
Redmond Willeave
Springfield
Holiday Number Town Topics features famous writers
The Holiday Number promises stories poems reviews sketches and witticisms by Champion Bissell John Gilliat Maurice Baldwin Jennie Bullard Waterbury Harold Wynne Fannie Locke McKenzie Frank L Stanton Sam Walter Fom Ernest McGaffey and illustrated by M J A Lemon. Readable for a month.
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Champion Bissell
John Gilliat
Maurice Baldwin
Jennie Bullard Waterbury
Harold R. Wynne
Fannie Locke McKenzie
Frank L. Stanton
Sam Walter Fom
Ernest McGaffey
M. J. A. Lemon
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New England
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Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Quincy
Salvation Army
W. B. Ferguson
Gloucester, Essex & Beverly Street Railway Company
Walter FE. Adams
National Capital
Walter
The
Edward Everett Hale
Chicago
Cape Cod
Huntington Avenue
Art Museum
Lous
Sya
Louis Ross
West Street
Ross
James L. Gilbert
Dundee
Eben Bailey
Kate Vannah
John E. Daniels
Philip Greely
Dexter Smith
Alfred N. Newcomb
Charles D. Blake
Finding & Helpmeet
Lartitia J. Webster
Green Street
Northampton, Mass
May van Benthuysen
New Orleans
City
South
Nereus
J. K. Bloodgood
Mrs. Jack
Clara Stephens
Anna Stephens
Miss Sutton
Mmes. Ely Goddard
Lloyd Aspinwall
Walter Crosby
Phebe Hood
Lily Wind
Canada
Kate Greenod
Wyandottes
Philadelphia
Paris
France
Marie Antoinette
Harry Fenn
Lillian Fenn
Legion of Honor
Rosa Bonheur
Marie Chantal
Tours
Keane
Catholic University
O’brien
St. Patrick’s Church
Passaic
New Jersey
J. L. Prescott & CO
Julia Ward Howe
Santa Claus
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Editor Stead
London
Christmas Post
Porter Cave
Sule Proprietors
Sorghum
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