Better Than a Horse Show Sportsmen's Show Planned
The New England Sportsmen's Club plans a mid March exhibit at Mechanics Hall featuring a lake with docking boats and canoes, mountainous shores with an Indian camp and hunters' cabins, native game birds and fishes, and broad outdoor sports displays to draw wide public interest. The project aims to surpass the appeal of a traditional horse show and offset its absence.
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Boston
New England
Mechanics’ Hall
Local Campaign Focus Urges Municipal Issues and Josiah Quincy
A local message urges voters to ignore national debates and concentrate on municipal concerns. It endorses Josiah Quincy as the candidate to address city issues and improve local governance.
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Bryan
Williams
Josiah Quincy
Market Outlook Shifts as Money Rates Rise and Traders Dominate
The stock market has cooled after a brief upturn as professional traders take the lead. A firmer money market, driven by loan calls and Union Pacific funds, plus currency outflows to the South, suggests lower prices through December with a brighter 1898 start if wheat holds. Trade conditions, railroad earnings, and bank clearings indicate strong business, with November exports totaling 116.63 million dollars and imports 52.35 million, leaving a 64.28 million dollar export surplus. eleven months show exports near 975 million and imports 691 million, widening the surplus to 283.62 million. Overall, these data oppose prevailing pessimism and favor stock purchases with strong earnings and favorable traffic prospects.
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New York
TEST VOTE ON MUNICIPAL ISSUES
Fragmentary text hints at civic voting themes with a note about Japan and a municipal issues vote. Readable facts mention test or placeholder wording and an election context, but no clear names, dates, or locations are extractable from the fragment.
The City Election and Voter Intimidation in Boston
A Boston editorial attacks the Republican campaign methods in the upcoming municipal election. It accuses Republicans of stirring divisions, using the Riley faction for votes, and pressuring Democratic voters with hurried summons. It urges Boston voters, including many Republicans, to back Jo Quincy in a landslide.
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Boston Election Rally Pits Curtis Against Quincy
A civic notice urges voters to back Edwin A. Curtis the unprogressive candidate, or Josiah Quincy the progressive candidate for a broad and liberal development of Boston. The brief appeals frame a binary choice for city growth and policy direction.
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Boston
Edwin A. Curtis
Josiah Quincy
Is China to be carved up into European shares
The piece discusses Germany advancing on China with the Kiao Chou seizure and Russia occupying Port Arthur. It notes U.S. interest in showing naval presence and suggests a broader European effort to partition China. It mentions Britain and France as potential participants in the division and warns of imperial land grabbing implications.
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United States
Great Britain
Republic of France
Rapid Transit Approved for Boston West End Lease
The West End lease seals rapid transit for Boston with building of the Elevated road likely. Capital is ready and progress assured, though some resist the 25 year lease and 7 percent dividend on common stock. The Post supports reform, urges city covenant for future subways, and expects a public service benefiting Greater Boston with free transfers.
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Why Do I Love You Dearest A Romantic Verse
A poem by K. C. Dunning explores enduring affection. The speaker asks why love exists, compares it to sun and life, and pledges eternal devotion despite future joys and sorrows. The verse centers on a woman's heart that captivates the speaker and the timeless nature of their bond.
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Dearest
K. C. Dunning
Witty Quotations and Humorous Exchanges Highlighted
A collection of light hearted quips and exchanges from various papers and a Town and Country Journal segment. Jests cover servant management love locksmiths barber chatter and playful banter about sun spots freckles and blunt barber talk. The humor reflects early 20th century newspaper style.
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Chicago Post
Chicago Record
Washington Star
Binks
Jinks
Town and Country Journal
City forester praised for layout of Copley Square plot
The Observant Citizen applauds the city forester for his artistic triangular land layout in Copley Square, noting its contrast with neighboring buildings. The piece reflects appreciation for the plan amid regional development and local sentiment.
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Copley Square
Christ
Letter to the editor about newspaper content and reader expectations
A reader from Dorchester criticizes the Post for not printing full speeches. He notes buying multiple papers for coverage, highlights Collins speech and Moran's remarks, and says he stopped home delivery as an appetiser. He warns others will feel the impact later.
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Collins
Patrick A. Collins
Jack Moran
T. Howard Maulten
Dorchestes
Christmas Train to Belleville Brings Auntie Miller Home
A winter train tale follows an aging woman seeking space with family. After years of rejection she travels in hope, and in Belleville the conductor’s wife welcomes Auntie Miller with warmth and a family Christmas embrace.
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Jim
Charley
Lucy
Belleville
Frank
Auntie Miller
NEW CAPES Vevels and Velours the Best Selections for Theatre Wear
New cape fashions are described with emphasis on length double shoulder capes for street wear and velvet or velours for theatre use. Velours offers warmth. designs feature round yokes embroidered with lace, quilted satin linings, flare collars, and sable edging plus white silk lining.
Grocery List Highlights Local Pantry Staples
Tokay grapes, Cream of Wheat, Cream and Sugar, Finnan haddie, baked potatoes, baking powder biscuits, rye bread, coffee appear as a concise stock of common household staples in this period’s market rundown. The items reflect a mid century emphasis on versatile, everyday foods and cooking essentials for a family kitchen.
Wealthy Maine Governor Powers figure of note in era
A collage of brief notices highlights Maine Governor Powers as the state’s richest chief executive. Other items include Sumner Leach’s antique beaver hat wedding token, portraits of European heiresses, and artistic plans for a General Hartranft statue in Harrisburg. A Chicago audience prompts Dr. Berry to witty self reference.
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Pleasantville
Theatrigals At Blenheim for Christmas Festivities
Americans in Europe plan lavish Christmas events at Blenheim Castle to celebrate its restoration. Duchess of Marlborough hosts an elite house party with tableaux and musical comedy, featuring Lady Randolph Churchill and Ian Malcolm among a grand guest list.
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Tennyson
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Charles Beresford
Gillette
Francis Jeune
Verong
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Count Castellano
Bronze statue planned for Colonel Cass of the Fighting Ninth
In Boston a new bronze statue will replace an unsightly granite memorial of Colonel Thomas Cass, commander of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteers. Sculptor Richard E. Brooks, known for busts of Governor Russell and Dr. Holmes, will portray Cass in full dress uniform with folded arms, eight feet tall atop a granite or marble pedestal.
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Boomerang Meth Ods in Boston Mayor Campaign
A Boston city editorial condemns extreme political criticism of Mayor Quincy. It argues fair critique is essential, denounces distorted accusations, praises Quincys two years in office, and urges voters to reelect him next Tuesday.
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Quincy
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Washington
Lincoln
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Garden City or Chicago? Editor seeks city nickname
A letter to the Post asks which U S city is called the Garden City. The writer cites the Century dictionary noting Chicago is etiquette named the Garden City and signs as J. F. Kivlichen at 1115 Washington Pennak.
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