House Passes Enabling Bill For Territory Statehood
In a vote on the enabling bill the House moves to admit new territories as states, advancing the path for their entry and outlining next steps for statehood.
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Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
6
War on the Moths Promoted by Massachusetts Agriculture Society
The Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture will preach a winter crusade against moths including gypsy and brown tail moths. Free lectures with stereopticon pictures will be offered to any city or town that covers travel and lodging for the lecturer and lantern operator. The aim is to halt damage to shade and fruit trees by leaf eating insects by local, self conducted work during winter dormancy to reduce spring infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Society For
Agricultural Society
McCall's Coal Bill Sparks Tariff Debate in Congress
The article critiques Congressman McCall for backing a reciprocal treaty with Great Britain to suspend Canada’s 50 cent duty on US coal, arguing the public seeks immediate removal of all coal tariffs to lower fuel costs. It contrasts McCall's plan with Naphen's bill for immediate free coal from all origins and urges support for Naphen’s proposal.
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McCall
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Naphen
Congress
Post
Let Them In The Territories Seek Statehood
A Senate plan places the admission of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma on the agenda this week. The piece argues population growth and party shifts favor statehood, noting Arizona and New Mexico surpass existing state representation while remaining under the ratio threshold. The author urges the Senate to concur with admitting these territories.
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Senate
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Union of States
House of Representatives
Delaware
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
A Case for the Court on Venezuela Mediation
The piece urges peaceful settlement of the Venezuela dispute, arguing it is a matter for the court not navies. It proposes U S mediation to transfer to The Hague or arbitrate locally, disputes suspicions of ulterior motives by England and Germany, and notes President Cleveland’s warning sign from the past. It emphasizes U S influence as key to a fair resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Washington
Tribunal
Hague
Castro
England
Germany
Cleveland
United States
Fuel and Health in Boston During Severe Winter
The rise in Boston’s death rate last week is linked to fuel shortages for home use. The poor suffer most due to poor nourishment, high food prices, and coal shortages. Severe winter arrived, stressing those least able to resist illness. Private benevolence is needed this season alongside charity agencies and municipal coal distribution.
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Boston
Observant Citizen Notes Acts Of Kindness On A Boston Street
A snow wagon driver, disturbed, curses loudly yet removes his overcoat to cover a perspiring horse, a humane act that softens criticism. The piece tours winter city life on School Street and notes the contrast of wealth and shared enjoyment.
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School Street
King's Chapel
Boston show place pressured by snow and storms
A reader pleads for patronage to save a venerable Boston property amid a heavy snowstorm that boosted overshoe sales to record levels. Governor-elect Bates prepares for inauguration while Sullivan and Gullivan vacation in Virginia. Also notes on horse racing and political travels.
Auto poems and a jailward warning in streetcar verse
A fragmentary verse piece satirizes auto culture and danger, insisting readers beware reckless driving. A moral punchline lands on the emancipation question as a frightened pupil blames a fictional Little Johnny Tuff, reflecting juvenile humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Tuff
News From The Front Fortifies Power Moves
Military advisories report two nations prepare sweeping action against Venezuela. Officials describe heightened readiness, coalition coordination, and potential aerial and naval pressure aimed at reshaping regional influence. Public warnings urge restraint and emphasize strategic objectives.
Jeremiah Pennwhizz Reports Venezuelan Crisis Warlike Haze
Caracas December 14 11 61 am On Board a Barrel Special The situation here is horrible Everybody wants to fight and bullets fly thicker than snowflakes If an amicable settlement does not occur soon someone will be hurt England and Germany may bring ships to devastate crops President Castro is armed with constitution and dog biscuits He says War is hell An indignation meeting on the square was led by Senor Emillio Insurrectio who called the King of England moth eaten royalty and the Kaiser a belligerent bullpup No revolutions have started yet but one is likely Jeremiah Pennwhizz All Sorts Correspondent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
England
Germany
Castro
Republic
Senor
Emillio Insurrectio
Jeremiah Pennwhizz
Ingenious Christmas Cocoanut Gift Idea for Women Readers
The column offers a frugal handmade present using a cocanut split in half. After removing the meat, bore two holes, thread a ribbon, and tie a bow. The shell becomes a versatile box for collar-buttons, tobacco, ash, matches, or a hair-receiver, costing about 14 cents unless the saw breaks. Also includes a humorous cold snap verse.
Be IBM Stealthy Steve Encounters Quarantine Mishap
Be IBM Stealthy Steve faces a peril near victory as a ship stops at a New York quarantine station hours before a marriage at the Little Church Around the Corner. Health officials, escorting the vessel, question Steve about a bound passenger found in the hold while he contemplates the scene with a sly line.
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Steve
New York
Genevieve Bond
Duke de Dummychamp
Stealthy
Velvet Hat with Feather Pompons Description
Plainly covered black velvet hat features three large hackle feather pompons along the left side and a pale blue velvet bow clasping the brim. A wrap of black and blue velvet encircles the right with a flat bow on the back.
Contributions of New England Cities to a Swedish Yuletide
Worcester and Swedish residents prepare for a Swedish style Christmas season. Norweigan lutfisk arrives for the Swedish Christmas Eve table, with women in the city already purchasing nutfish and preparing the dish. The Yuletide celebration extends from Christmas Eve through January 6, “Little Christmas,” in Sweden.
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New England
Sweden
Quail Pockets Full as Cold Lets Birds Fall Easy
Sutton on December 14 Charles P King found a flock of quail beside the road and filled his pockets by catching them with his hands due to the birds being benumbed by the cold.
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Sutton
Charles P. King
Mr. King
Amherst Observatory Plan Sets Telescope On Holyoke Range
Amherst trustees now control the observatory project with a plan to place the big telescope on the Holyoke range. The largest telescope in New England has been ordered from the Clark Works for installation.
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Amherst
Committee of Trustees of
Holyoke Range
New England
Clark Works
Pheasants released to welcome English game bird study
Rockland authorities report an effort by bird fanciers to introduce the English pheasant. Three pairs provided by the State were released recently in woods off Summer street as part of the plan.
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Rockland
Summer Street
Ferocious Upton cockerel dies after farm attack
The single bird, touted as the fiercest in Upton, was raised by Postmaster A. A. Bowker and pinned from a feud with neighbors after moving from Walter Curley’s farm. Sold to Mr. Whipple, the rooster damaged a fence and spat at another rooster before a spur snapping his leg ended its life.
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Upton
Walter Curley
A. A. Bowker
Mr. Whipple
Mr. Curley
Finnish Refugee Returns to Worcester From Finnish Draft
Vladimir Soderquist, a Finnish refugee, arrives in Worcester recounting escape from conscription into the Russian army. He fled from Christianstad with Swedish help, leaving his barber shop to his sweetheart who plans to join him soon. He notes Finland’s depopulation of young men as war looms.
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Worcester
Vladimir Soderquist
Finland
Christianstad
Soderquist
Sweden
America
Death of Mrs Lemieux at 144 Lowell Street Raises Suspicion
Lawrence dispatch reports a lifeless body found yesterday in a room of the block at 144 Lowell Street. The death of Mrs Mary Lemieux draws suspicion as authorities investigate possible foul play or accident.
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Lawrence
Mary Lemieux
Lowell Street
Worcester Woman May Care for Delegate's Home
Miss B Ellen Kelley of Worcester will manage the household at Washington for Most Rev Diomede Falconia papal delegate to the United States if she accepts the offer. Kelley previously worked eight years in the government printing office in Washington.
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Worcester
Missing letters stray from Fall River post office
Fall River on December 14 reports letters containing money addressed to Stephen A. Chase have disappeared after arrival at the post office. A clerk has been suspended pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Stephen A. Chase
Brockton Plans Religious Census January 10
Brockton officials finalize plans for a city religious census to be conducted Saturday afternoon January 10. About six hundred volunteers are sought to gather and tally statistics across congregations and faith groups.
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Brockton
Hawes Will Leaves $750000 Estate to Taunton Probate
The will and codicil of George H. Hawes of Fall River are filed for probate in Taunton. The estate is valued at about $750,000. The Children's Home here is left $5000.
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Fall River
George H. Hawes
Taunton
Reverend Keating’s Farewell at Montello Church
The Rev William E Keating delivered his farewell sermon at Montello today and will begin as curate next Sunday at a church. He will be succeeded at St Edward's Church by the Rev Michael Maguire of Dorchester. Keating studied at Boston College and Brighton Seminary before his ordination at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Brockton December 14. Sermon at St Edward's and duties at St Patrick's.
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William E. Keating
Montello
Father Keating
St. Edward's Church
Michael Maguire
Dorchester
Boston College
Brighton Seminary
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Boston
Brockton
Serman
St. Edward's
St. Patrick
Nine Chinamen Taken In Raid In Worcester
Worcester authorities arrest Chin Chong fifty one and eight Chinese laundry workers after raids on Sam Wahs laundry at 700 Main street and Hop Lung Quongs tea store at 15 Commercial street. Over 650 red policy slips seized.
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Worcester
Chin Chong
Sam Wah
Main Street
Hop Lung Quong Company
Commercial Street
Stealthy Steve In a Quarantine Ship Plot Teaser
A melodramatic scene unfolds aboard a ship where a Captain Jiggers with imagined smallpox causes quarantine officials to bar entry to New York. Stealthy Steve disguises as a lobster, plans a bold escape, but is shot by a guard as the action ends with “To be continued.” Readers discuss Bjorn Bjimson lineage and the fate of Steve in letters to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiggers
New York
Steve
Atole
Orry
Funeral of ex Chief Drury of Chelsea
Chelsea mourns former Chief William P. Drury with silent viewing at Grand Army Hall. The Grand Army of the Republic services were led by Commander Charles B. Yeaton and Chaplain William A. Gardner. The Rev R Perry Bush delivered the eulogy and Captain Isaac W Gragg read the war record. Pallbearers included Horace Sunbury, Benjamin Dodge, Charles Merriam, Charles Choate, John Dorr, and Captain Fitz Roy Grover among others. Interment followed in Woodlawn soldiers’ lot.
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Chelsea
Grand Army Hall
William P. Drury
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles B. Yeaton
William A. Gardner
Theodore Winthrop Post 35
R. Perry Bush
First Universalist Church
Drury
Isaac W. Gragg
Boston
Horace A. Sunbury
61St
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Association
Benjammin F. Dodge
Charles A. Merriam
Robert Lash Lodge
A. KF
A. M
Charles B. Choate
John W. Dorr
Royal Arch
The
Shekinah
Fitz Roy Grover
Police Department
Not Colored People Enough In Future
Booker T. Washington spoke at New Old South Church urging support for Tuskegee Institute. He predicted fewer whites would deem there were enough colored people, while more colored individuals would be on farms and paying taxes. He outlined aims for a $1,000,000 endowment and a $50 annual cost to educate 1,400 students, praising the institute’s impact and calling for broader northern support.
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Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute of Alabama
New Old South Church
Congress
South
Tuskegee
Washington
Institute
Miss Dorothy Amory Engaged to Frederic Winthrop in Boston Society
An engagement in Boston society joins Miss Dorothy Amory of Beacon Street and Mr Frederic Winthrop of East Thirty-Seventh Street New York. Winthrop, Harvard man and club member, comes from a storied social clan. The match marks a high society union with families noted across New York and Boston circles.
Personal notices from Boston society circle and coal luck
A Boston society roundup shows Eben D. Jordan and Francis Peabody Jr. returning from a South Carolina shooting trip, the Fisher cousins returning from Europe and taking a Beacon Street apartment, and an engagement announcement for Miss Gertrude Morse to James Hickey. It also covers a Mrs. Fuller luncheon for Mrs. Holmes, a G A R reception for Colonel William Olin, and Deacon Rogers presenting nautical models. A remarkable coal mishap brings two tons of anthracite to George Swallow’s Bay State Road home without an order, highlighting odd fortuitous luck in daily life.
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Wakefield
Wakefield Daily Item
Dorothy Amory
Charles W. Amory
Beacon Street
Trederic Winthrop
Robert Winthrop
East Thirty-seventh Street
New York
Katherine ‘Taylor
Albertina Winthrop
Beekman Winthrop
Robert Dudley Winthrop
Harvard
Winthrop
Knickerbocker
Meadowbrook
Miss Amory
Elizabeth Gardner
Somerset and Country Clubs
T. J. Coolidge, Jr
William Amory
George G. Amory
John Anderson
C. P. Curtis, Jr
Francis S. Parker
Francis Bangs
Boston
Eben
D. Jordan
Francis Peabody, Jr
Santee River
South Carolina
Fisher
Frederic L. Gay
Chestnut Hill
Europe
Italy
England
Scotland
France
Cannes
Paris
Gertrude E. Morse
George W. Morse
Newtonville
James H. Hickey
Harvard Law School
Fuller
Washington
Charles E. Rogers
Navy Yard
Charlestown
George N. Swallow
Bay State Road
Pennsylvania
Singing Club Concert at Chickering Hall in Boston
The Boston Singing Club directed by Hiram G Tuc will present its first concert at Chickering Hall. The program features the cantata The Quest by the late Jethelbert Nevin with soloists Miss Maud Reese Davies and Stephen S Townsand. The same program repeats Tuesday evening as a fortnight concert.
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Hiram G. Tuc
Chickering and Diker
Boston Singing Club
Jethelbert Nevin
Prominent Mason Daniel C Barber Dies in Burlington at 81
Daniel C. Barber, longtime proprietor of the Van Ness House in Burlington, Vermont, died today at age 81. A 32d degree Mason, he served as grand senior steward of Vermont’s grand lodge for almost 30 years.
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Burlington, Vt
Daniel C. Barber
Grand Lodge of Vermont
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