Cudahy ransom case may boost kidnapping trade
The Boston Post critiques how Omaha packer Mr. Howard A. Cudahy paid 25000 to ransom his 18 year old son after a kidnapping. It argues public policy favors refusing such demands and fears the move pleases criminals, potentially encouraging future abductions and requiring punishment by Nebraska authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Cudahy
Sicily
Greece
Packer
Omaha
Cudahy
Mr. Cudahy
Nebraska
The Colonial Theatre Opens as Boston Welcomes New Playhouse
The Colonial Theatre opens in Boston as a high class, fully equipped venue. The opening night showcases elegant construction and top production facilities. Isaac B. Rich, known for Hollis Street Theatre and Boston Museum revival, spearheads this notable addition to the city’s cultural and commercial life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Colonial Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Hollis Street
Boston Museum
Death By Violence Highlights Reporting Failures
A critique of state death reporting laws notes repeated failures to promptly and accurately record violent deaths. It cites Edward Blake Bruce of Baltimore who shot himself at a hotel and later died at a hospital, with officials delaying identification and medical exam records. The piece urges strict public compliance, blaming hospital conservatism for hindering official duty and public protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Blake Bruce
Baltimore
Touraine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harris
Bruce
End of Horse Car Era in Back Bay Boston
The railroad commissioners approve removing horse drawn streetcars in Back Bay signaling the end of horse transit in the city. The trolley triumphs as electric power replaces horse cars, with only one other state line still serving summer resort traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Boston
Back Bay Street Congestion and Proposed Suburban Through Service
The article notes congestion already almost intolerable on Boylston Street and reports that commissioners hint at adding more cars on the line, which would require through suburban service to the city center. The through service is not ready yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Boylston Street
Canal Treaty Ratification Alters Hay-Paunceforte Shape
The Senate changes to the Hay-Paunceforte treaty transform it into an American agreement rather than a British draft. Amendments fail to reserve the United States’ full right to fortify the canal, raising questions about U S control while preserving overall force of the treaty. The Fortification issue lies between the United States and Nicaragua, not with Britain, making the provision incongruous, though the rest of the treaty appears satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hay
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Great Britain
Republic of Nicaragua
Observant Citizen notes welcome changes and Vermont politics
The Observant Citizen reports promotions at Parker House and a Christmas tree event at Dorothea Dix Home with Mary Young aiding the children. It notes Marlboro Street track removal approved by railroad commissioners and mentions ex Governor Carroll S Page of Vermont facing a $500 libel suit over campaign support claims. It recounts Vermont political fights, a street accident scattering sweets from an Italian vendor’s cart, and Boston coal supply recovery after a recent strike. It also mentions Rutland Canadian railroad ready to open a new line connecting Burlington to Montreal and Quebec, built by Dr. W Seward Webb and partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll S. Page
Vermont
Bennington
Page
Congress
Rutland- Canadian Railroad
Burlington
Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Great Lakes
W. Seward Webb
New York
Useless Gifts and Sensible Alternatives in Christmas Shopping
The piece contrasts wasteful gifts with practical menswear and boys clothing. It lists items such as gloves neckwear suspenders handkerchiefs umbrellas robes shirts and underwear and promotes an extensive stock of clothing hats caps furnishings and shoes. It promises easy exchanges if a choice is not right.
Railway and water lines promise growth for Vermont and Boston
Discussions note the Rutland-Canadian road seen as extending the Rutland line northward boosting northwestern Vermont and providing a short freight route to Boston via lake steamers. Report mentions Fore River torpedo destroyer Lawrence undergoing government trials off Bass Rocks and a new one mile test course at Eastern Point. Also notes changes in bank management as William E Stavert leaves Bank of Nova Scotia in Boston for Bank of New Brunswick in St John New Brunswick. John McLeod to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Vanderbilt
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
Rutland Railroad
Vermont
Boston
Lawrence
Fore River Engine Company
Quincy
Bass Rocks
Fore River Company
Eastern Point
William E. Stavert
Bank of Nova Scotia
State Street
St. John
N. B
Bank of New Brunswick
Stavert
Canadian Club
St. Johns
N. F
Fashion Section Promises Style Insight for All Readers
The Sunday Post unveils a four page Fashion Section aiming to answer readers fashion questions. It promises guidance for all ages and styles, presenting a jewel of style coverage in a broad Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Christmas Eve in Cabin With Ma’se Santa Claus Tale
In a Southern cabin two children and an aging Aunt Phebe await Santa. A friend, George, returns from abroad with gifts to cheer Mandy’s children, while Aunt Phebe’s hardship shows the season’s fragile joy. Santa’s arrival rekindles hope as stockings fill and memories awaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Martha
Tommy
Aunt Phebe
Thomas Jefferson Monroe
Allers
Jan’s
Ole Merster
Mistis
Chillun
Marster
Jesus
Phebe
George
Mammy
Mandy
Sleepless Night Over a Maid Visit Ends in Laughable Wakeup
A Cleveland professional man loses sleep over a maid who was to have a key and possibly visit. He waits on chilly steps, fears a cold night for her, dozes, eats a midnight snack, and dreams of a frozen visitor. In the morning his sister reveals the maid stayed in and had breakfast in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuyahoga Building
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mistletoe Bough and Oak Hall Holiday Goods
The tale mentions the mistletoe origin in Eden and its privileges, but lacks confirmation. We know Oak Hall offers the best bar gains in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, especially suits and overcoats, in town. The note invites holiday goods inspection with season’s greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
Oak Hall
Fragmented colonial views and local commentary in Whittle letter
The letter from William J. Whittle of 95 Pembroke Street chronicles criticisms of Mr McLeod’s grip on Newfoundland politics, alleging control over communications and government shifts to align with his banking interests. The piece reflects press sentiment on colonial leadership and governance tensions.
Chicago Girl and Yonkers Girl Clash Report
Chicago girl says Will came and threw himself at her feet while Yonkers Statesman notes St. Louis girl recalls he did not have trouble hitting them. The report contrasts two young women's statements about Will's behavior.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Yonkers Statesman
Questioning distant planet dwellers in space sales talk
In a conversation between Mr Comrox and another, the topic shifts to inhabitants on far planets and the futility of selling to beings beyond reach. The exchange hints at exploration and commerce across the cosmos without concrete action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Comrox
Newfoundland Affairs and Annexation Debate Letter
A letter to the editor challenges Mr J A McLeod of the Bank of Nova Scotia after a St John s interview. It argues annexation is not dead and rebuts claims about Mr Reid and Newfoundland's rail and telegraph concessions. It cites past political figures and notes about the colony s debt and assets prior to Reid s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McLeod
Bank of Nova Scotia
St. John’s N. F
Post
McLeod
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Confederation
Henry Renouf
Assembly
United States
Boston
Mr. McLeod
Mr. Reid
Reid
England
Canada
Conception Bay
Breakfast and Dinner Menus with Mackerel and Beef Stew
Daily menu sequence lists breakfast lunch and supper items including baked salt mackerel beef stew turkey croquettes and desserts. The note details preparation steps for baked mackerel and beef stew with optional onions and serving suggestions. Attribution to Annie Bowdinot at 173 Westford Street Lowell Mass.
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Annie Bowdinot
Westford Street
Lowell
Mass
Odd Bits of News Piece on Faunce tavern and London casualties
A New York effort to buy Faunce's tavern recalls Washington's farewell to officers on Dec 4 1783. Other notes: German servants' character books. London street casualties exceed 9 891 in 1899. cipher plan for Philadelphia State House bell for 1901. Alton yacht club with 73 members. giant balloon to 6 ton lift from Berlin. Chicago Northwestern elevated traffic averages. Cripple Creek gold camp to yield $20 million this year.
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New York
Faunce
Washington
Germany
London
Berlin
Chicago
Cripple Creek
Edwin M Cuthbertson Dead In Brookline Age 16
Edwin M Cuthbertson son of John G Cuthbertson of 195 Bellevue street Brookline died suddenly yesterday of diphtheria he was 16 and a Burdett College student funeral private services by Rev E D Towle of the Second Unitarian Church Brookline plan announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Cuthbertson
John G. Cuthbertson
Bellevue Street
Brookline
Burdett College
E. D. Towle
Second Unitarian Church
St Josephs T A Society Plans 35th Anniversary
Members of St Josephs T A Society of the West End will celebrate their thirty-fifth anniversary at Paine Memorial Hall on January 29, 1901. The society, organized in 1867, is the third oldest in the Boston archdiocese.
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St.joseph’s T. A. Society
St. Joseph's T. A. Society
West End
Paine Memorial Hall
Archdiocese of
Boston
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the Colonial
Observant Citizen
Joseph McMain
Parker House
Mr. Whipple
Joe
Dorothea Dix
Mary Young
Castle Square Stock Company
Or &T
Marlboro Street
Cicero
R. Hollings
Franklin ST
Boston, Mass
Paine
Canal Street
NEW Publications
Birge
M. D
Caribbean
DAMAULL @ UPHAM
Old Corer
Cobb, Bates
Yerxa Go
California
Florida
Causeway St. Stere
Friend ST
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co
Washington Bt
Faneuil Hall
Cor, Suwmer and Chauncy Sts
Washington St
Evelyn Clark Morgan
Cairo
Washington, D. C
Maid
Washington and
Eump
Washington Star
Teck
Peck
Philadelphia Press
Mr. Sourdropp
Baltimore American
William J. Whittle
Pembroke Street
Franklin Street
Coe
Affairs OF Newfoundland
W. J. Whittle
Apple Pie
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