Bryan Warns Against Forcible Annexation Policy
The article reprints William Jennings Bryan's December 25 special on opposing imperialism and colonial acquisitions. It cites Jefferson’s opposition to conquest, Blaine’s 1899 resolutions on arbitration, and McKinley’s 1897 stance, arguing for government by consent of the governed and cautioning against expansionist aims in the Philippines.
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New York
Journal
W. J. Bryan
Jefferson
William Short
James G. Blaine
North
South America
Blaine
McKinley
Congress
Savemnah
Gage
Isles of
Pacific
Philippines
North American
Cuba
Monroe
United States
Madison
Western Hemisphere
Orient
England
India
Tombigbee River
Monticello
Retired Officer Hodges Receives Elegant Chair
John E. Hodges, a longtime Station 5 officer, was gifted an elegant easy chair by friends on Columbus Avenue where he served fourteen years, after nearly thirty years with the department.
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John E. Hodges
Columbus Avenue
Hartford Saint King and Assailant Killings Stir Kentucky Town
Colonel Samuel Casedier rode into Hartford Kentucky and killed Marshal Cicero King with a dirk. He also wounded Gabriel Likens before surrendering. King died on the sidewalk and Likens likely faces death after injuries. Casedier was moved to the Louisville jail.
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Louisville
Samuel Casedier
Hartford
Cicero King
Gabriel B. Likens
Casedier
Marshal Wing
Town
King
Likens
Pope Leo XIII Biograph Pictures Shown At Keiths Theatre
Public exhibition of biograph pictures of Pope Leo XIII at Keiths Theatre drew praise for lifelike depictions of Rome and Vatican life. Mr. T. H. Cummings spoke on papal daily life as proceeds go to Carney Hospital fund. Showtimes 2 30 and 8 oclock at Bijou Opera House all week.
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Leo XII
Keith’s
Rome
T. H. Cummings
Pope Leo DI Let
Brotherhood of the Misericordia
Papal Guards
Vatican
Count Pecci
Bold arson attempt in Somerville barn near Bow Street
A passerby discovered a fire in a two story barn behind 2 Bow Street in Somerville. Three horses were saved from bedding fires and the blaze caused about 50 dollars in damage with no clue to the arsonist.
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Somerville
Bow Street
W. F. Akers
Bust discovered in Madrid stirs art world
A new bust purchased by the Russian ambassador in Madrid is hailed by experts as possibly by Michael Angelo or Donatello. The eyes are blue rock crystal, a photograph has been sent to Queen Victoria who desires a marble copy. The discovery has created a sensation in the art world.
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Madrid
Michael Angelo
Donatell
Queen Victoria
Pearble
Hero of Manila Becomes Ranking Officer on Navy Active List
Rear Admiral Francis M. Bunce, memorialized for long service, retires and will retain command at the Brooklyn Navy Yard until Washington issues orders. His departure leaves Rear Admiral George Dewey as the ranking officer on the active list. Schley may succeed Bunce at the yard. Bunce, born Christmas Day 1886, began as acting midshipman in 1852 and rose through ranks, earning praise for service including captaining ships and leading tasks in the North Atlantic squadron.
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Francis M. Bunce
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington
Tie
Bunce
George Dewey
Schley
Navy Yard
Admiral Bunce
Navy
Robert Bruce
New York
Maine
North Atlantic
Montgomery
Theatrical Doings and Holiday Moves in City Stages
Blanche Walsh and company depart Union Station at 3 o clock for Syracuse where she will perform tonight. Notables like Nat Goodwin Maxine Elliott J J Dodson Maude Odell and Annie Russell plan celebrations or appearances as week transitions to January programs unfold at Tremont Museum Hollis Park and Boston theatres.
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Blanche Walsh
Union Station
Syracuse
the Tremont
J. J. Dodson
New York
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Maude Odell
John Drew
Hollis
Annie Russell
Museum
Park
Isaac B. Rich
M. N. C. Goodwin
Hursday
Nathan Hale
James Ky
Rupert OF Hentzau
The Rebel Dead and a Nation's Memory
A Saratoga Street Church sermon denounces honoring rebel dead and opposing monuments to Toombs Wirtz and Booth. The preacher urges keeping the wreaths for loyal soldiers while warning against celebrating Confederate causes as the nation remakes its memory of the Civil War.
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Charles A. Crane
Saratoga Street
M. E
McKintoy
Atlanta
Bier
Sherman
Sheridan
Brotherhood
God
Canaan
America
John Wilkes Booth
Robert Toombs
Wirtz
Andersonville
Jesus Christ
Judas Iscariot
Jefferson Davis
United States
George UT
Bunker
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Halls of
Congress
Major Andre
Iscariot
Temple of Fame
Seven Men Burned In Berlin Fire At Pulp Mill
In Berlin New Hampshire a large pulp mill and shed were destroyed when a fire swept through the complex. seven workers were trapped under a shed roof and severely burned before rescue. Strong winds hampered efforts but Riverside pulp and Berlin paper mills were saved. The mill, built in 1878, changed hands to Berlin Falls Fibre Company after foreclosure of a $50,000 mortgage.
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Berlin
N. H
Elias Thomas
Portland
Berlin Falls Fibre Company
Riverside Pulp
Berlin Paper Mills
H. H. Furbush
Book and stage notes of Boston theater week
Boston theater week features Superba at the Boston Theatre with new vaudeville acts and Augustus Thomas play at Tremont Theatre led by Stuart Robson. Fanny Rice headlines Park engagement in At the French Ball. A New York bookstore incident involves Bishop Potter's daughter revealing a mistaken accusation.
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Mathews and Bulger
Boston Theatre
Augustus Thomas
Stuart Robson
Tremont Theatre
Gunner Flannigan Returns Home In Hobsonian Style
J W Flannigan a gunner on the battleship Iowa was welcomed at Colemans Hall on Sixty third street after a homecoming reception He gave a speech and was kissed by forty three girls in a celebratory welcome that mirrored Hobson style pioneers in Chicago December 23
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Chicago
J. W. Flannigan
Iowa
Coleman’s Flall
California Travel by Santa Fe Route Special Excursions
California is reached quickest over its own tracks from Chicago to the Pacific coast. Special excursions in Pullman tourist sleeping cars leave Boston every Thursday with one car change and no depot changes. Boston to California. For illustrated circulars and timetable send for 8S. W. Manning, general New England agent, 832 Washington street, Boston.
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Santa Fe
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Boston
California
W. Manning
New England
Washington Street
Dr Ball's Cough Syrup Vanquishes Bronchitis
Advert sees Dr Ball's Cough Syrup claim to quickly end bronchitis with a price of 2du. Product touts rapid relief from persistent coughs and chest symptoms.
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Geo. Pruncefort
Marie Burrouchs
Dan Daly
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Joseph Murphy
Columbia
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Kerry Gow
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Rita Durand
Raymond West
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Uiler
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