Amended Treaty Debate and Far Eastern Violence Reflected
Boston Post surveys the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty with emphasis on fortification rights and Monroe doctrine tensions. It notes Teller and Clayton-Bulwer amendments and criticizes European power oversight of canal management while reflecting on the era’s events in China and the Loess Lake observatory theft. The piece juxtaposes U S naval policy, imperial power, and cultural questions amid Chinese conflict and artifact looting.
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Senate
Red States
United
United States
Joe
Great Britain
Senate Mittee On Foreign Relations
N Sherman
William M. Evarts
John Morgan
George Edmunds
William Frye
General Chaffee Sees Moral Parallels in Library Destruction
The note to Count von Gersee is defended as a protest against looting in Pekin while praising Chaffee for defending civilization. The piece compares Western military actions in China to Omar’s burning of the Library of Alexandria and laments the loss of China’s ancient libraries at Tien Tsin Pekin as a tragedy tied to legation attacks.
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Allen
Legations
Legation Party
Tak
Pekin
Berlin
Paris
China
Chaffee
Eneral Chaffee
Count von Gersee
General Chaffee
Omar
Chna
Alexandria
Tien Tsin Pekin
Ous Cyclopedia
Lin University
Cut Down the Taxes Debate in Congress Proposes Reductions
The article argues for larger tax cuts, criticizing a $30,000,000 cut as insufficient. It cites the Spanish war taxes yielding about $100,000,000 last year and a Democratic offer to reduce $70,000,000, urging full elimination of needless levies to ease industry and labor burdens during a booming economy. The piece urges action before a business downturn.
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Committee On
Gage
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Hanna Bill Sparks Broad Senate Debate On Steamship Subsidy
Senator Hanna championed a proposed $9,000,000 yearly subsidy for a few steamship interests, likened to campaign debt payments via a tax on all taxpayers. Opponents expose favoritism, delaying action until after the holiday recess, asserting delays aid reform and public opinion pressure in Congress.
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Hanna
Senate
Congress
United States Senate
Boston Common Council Defeats Notorious Loan Bill
The Council’s decisive vote against the loan bill last night reflects 26 members standing for the people of Boston. The summary notes warn against a future surge by jobbers log rollers and grabbers attempting to saddle the city with an enormous un payback burden.
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Common Council
Boston
Boston Council Defeats Grab Bill Amid Cross Party Vote
The Common Council faced a tight tally on a private profit driven measure as 46 voted for and 6 against with one vacancy. Reconsideration was sought to delay final action to Tuesday. Republicans and Democrats united to defeat the grab, despite strong lobby pressure. The author urges Boston residents to support the loyal 26 councilors.
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Common Council
Meyer
Council Chamber
Boston
Observant Citizen notes ice scenes and local events
The Observant Citizen reports mild weather creating ice on the pond at Public Garden with skaters and novices tumbling as well. In Maine Penobscot River freezes and residents plan to cut ice. Salvation Army prepares Christmas Day dinners for 8000 at Mechanics Hall. The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants marks the 280th Pilgrim landing anniversary at Central Congregational Church. Darius Cobb narrowly avoids injury after a streetcar incident. Harmon Skinner and a Bolton boy with Company B in Cavite discuss life there. A conference between boot and shoe manufacturers and New England leather men focuses on shoe machinery leases, following New York directors’ meeting. President Winslow sent a letter for a conference.
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Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants
Plymouth Rock
George Hodges
D. D
Edward L. Clark
Central Congregational Church
Gbehb
National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
New England Shoe and Leather Association
New York
National Association
Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
What a Patent Remedy Did
A ragged tramp named Sam wanders toward a town fearing wrongful conviction on circumstantial evidence. He collides with a well dressed stranger who shows kindness, offers to accompany him, and hints at relief from fear as they walk together toward a possible remedy or aid.
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Paine
Sam
Oman
What to Give the Men for every man on your list
We offer a vast stock of men’s wear and accessories including neckwear bath robes and smoking jackets. Visit our store to see the immense selection and find quality gifts at low prices suited to any gentleman’s tastes.
Smoking Jackets for Gentlemen Holiday Gift Giveaways
Advertising copy highlights smoking jackets as top gifts for men, praising the street floor stock as among the best and inviting customers to inspect the complete collection. The tone aims to entice buyers with quality and selection.
Velvet and Silk Fabrics Price List Noted
A catalog lists fabric options with prices 5.00, 7.50, 10, 12 and 15 dollars. Materials include velvets plaid backs tricots and silks.
Ebony gifts touted as fine presents for gentlemen
An advertisement extols genuine ebony toilet articles as a fine Christmas gift. It claims the largest line in the country and suggests a pair of military brushes as an ideal present for a gentleman, highlighting three major leaders.
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Ebony
Sam Finds Shelter With Minister Barker After Hard Times
A struggling man named Sam is guided by a stranger who is later revealed as Mr. Barker a minister. Barker offers aid and a place to stay with his mother, sharing a compassionate approach to dispensing Sacre medicine that Sam finds striking. Sam is grateful for the welcome and stability after years of hardship.
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Sam
Mr. Barker
A Nice Box of Candy Offers Free Novelty Boxes
A Nice Box of Candy advertises a large stock of fresh candy opened daily and invites Christmas buyers to church offerings and festivals. Purchasers receive free novelty candy boxes of Noahs Arks Gun boats American Flags Baskets and Satchels to amuse children. The shop boasts being the largest in the city and serves hot drinks.
Fashion Section Joins Sunday Post Four Pages
The Sunday Post unveils a four page Fashion Section praised as a jewel, aimed at guiding readers on what to wear. It emphasizes style across ages and sizes with a brisk, period voice.
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Sunday Post
Men's gloves offered in stock with varied styles
Our stock features unlined gloves in leading makes plus special Kid Gloves by Fownes Bros London with full out seam in latest colors and options. Prices range from 1.50 for key styles to 6.00 for lined gloves, with Water Mink and Electric Seal Fur Gloves priced at 2.25 and 3.00 and woollen gloves 0.25 to 1.50.
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Fownes Bros
London
Eng
Suspender Sale Across Range of Styles and Prices
A classified style note markets suspenders from plain to silk and satin varieties. Boxes contain neat assortments including plain, silk, and trimmings with prices listed in the range, inviting buyers to select by preference and budget.
Musical Instruments for Gifts at Olympia Music Box
Prompt notes a large assortment of banjos mandolins and guitars and invites seeing a special mandolin. Mentions Olympia Music Boxes with 12 tunes starting at 5.00. Contains limited readable product details and pricing fragments.
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Olympia Music Boxes
Instrument buyer seeks sheet music at low prices
A note invites buyers to pay 15.00 to 65.00 for a good instrument and receive a roll of sheet music. It promises access to latest tunes and low prices for all items.
Cardigan Jackets on Sale in Various Grades
Cardigan jackets offered in multiple grades priced from 1.00 to 6.00 each. Durable knit styles, suitable for school and casual wear, appear in several color options with bulk discounts available.
Children’s Outerwear Sale Prices Across Styles
Ocean City shop advertises coats for boys and girls aged 4 to 16 in several styles. Reefer jackets at 1.95, Top Coats at 2.95, and Russian Overcoats at 6.00 feature oxford frieze wool lining velvet collars melton trim patent belts and bold sale pricing to attract customers.
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Oxford
Melton
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Webster's International Dictionary
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United States Commissioner of Education
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Webster's
Paine Furniture CO
Canai Si
W.B. Badger & CO
Portland St
McKenney & Waterbury
Franklin ST
Observant Citizen
Maine
Penobscot
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Mechanics’ Hall
Darius Cobb
Dartmouth Street
Harmon Skinner
Hudson
Robey
Boltion
Cavite
P. I
Henrietta E. W. Ruggles
May Street
Roxbury
R. Hollings & Co
Summer Street
Franklin Street
COOK
Stark Supply Co
Washington Market
Lenox
Washington Sts
Deen Murray
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
Masa
Music Cabinet
Annex
Peta
Petri Oo
Rbae
Canal «Sreb
Alaska
Detroit
Instruments
Vienna
B. Birnbaum & Co
Jordan, Marsh &Ccg
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