Inheritance tax urged amid state tax debate at Beacon Hill
A Boston editorial discusses Governor Bates's warning of rising state costs and the need for more revenue or reduced expenditure. It critiques proposed shifts from local to state taxes on liquor licenses and corporate taxes, while endorsing an inheritance tax as fair and likely to gain public backing. It argues taxes should be transparent and tied to real needs.
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State House
Bates
Beacon Hill
Peter
Paul
William Collins Whitney death ends a notable public life
The passing of William C Whitney removes a leading figure in public, social, industrial and financial affairs. As Secretary of the Navy under Cleveland he modernized the fleet and left a lasting naval legacy. He also served seven years as New York City corporation counsel and influenced local transportation, with horse racing success marking his broader set of achievements.
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William C. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Navy
President Cleveland
United States
Cleveland
United States Navy
Whitney
City of New York
General Whitney
Henry M. Whitney
City of
New York
Iean
Massachusetts
Antitoxin Policy Battle in Massachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts antitoxin program is praised for keeping diphtheria remedy under state control, saving lives and aiding the poor. The piece argues against reducing the appropriation, warning that letting in the trust would deprive the needy and undermine compulsory vaccination efforts. It urges restoration of the Senate cut to maintain the public health program.
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Massachusetts
State Board of Health
Senate
Boston
Commonwealth
House
The Foraker bill and the trusts controversy
The article discusses Senator Foraker of Ohio proposing a bill to ease trust constraints by amending interstate commerce and anti trust laws to allow discriminating rates for foreign trade and affecting pooling rules. It notes a government disavowal from Attorney General Knox and the Republican panic in Congress while probing public sentiment.
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Congress
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Roosevelt
Foraker
Knox
Observant Citizen Nance O Neill stages charity matinees in city
The Observant Citizen notes Nance O Neill plans matinee performances in Boston as a philanthropic act, granting free admissions to many from stars to workers. It highlights her acting as a teaching display and the public’s goodwill during cold nights and notes a society rumor about a Boston lead on a New York daily.
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Nance O'Neill
Boston
Miss O’neil
Miss O'Neil
New York
Samuel Walter Foss
Somerville
Question on public confidence before and after election
The remark questions why the public should trust any actions after an election if a demonstration in support of “wicked trusts” is possible before it. It implies skepticism about the party in power continuing control and the durability of promised reforms.
Reorganization Plan for State Agriculture Board Questioned
A commentary criticizes Governor Bates proposed board changes, arguing for a single state agriculture commissioner with an advisory board. The four new commissioners plan is seen as costly and weak on accountability, risking dispersed responsibility at Beacon Hill. The piece urges economical, responsible reform.
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State Board of Agriculture
Bates
Amherst
Commonwealth
Beacon ‘Hill
Stealthy Steve Offers Shelter To Cold Tramp On Train
Stealthy Steve discovers a shivering hobo on the train steps and invites him inside. The man turns to reveal Pete the Pinch, a face marked by crime and hardship, as the tale moves toward its cliffhanger.
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Steve
Mars
Pete the
Pinch
Notable Changes and Honors Across Public Figures
The piece lists diverse notes from public life. The Rev C J K Jones quits the Unitarian pulpit to study Pacific fruit tree pests. Judge George W De Camp, Blaine’s best man, resides in Emporia Kansas. France’s President Lobert walks daily in Paris. Navy chief J T Clary completes 100 world trips in 28 years. Consul Oscar Ekman endows a Swedish professorship at Augustana College, Moline Illinois. Florence Hayward chosen for St Louis World Fair anthropology exhibit material. Freda Betherman visits former President Grover Cleveland at Princeton. Mrs Abba Gould Woolson to give last free Spain talks at Tubilleries.
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C. J. K. Jones
Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Slope
George W. DE Camp
Emporia
Kan
James G. Blaine
Loubet
France
Paris
J. T. Clary
United States
Nevada
Oscar Ekman
Stockholm
Augustana College
Moline
Ill
Northwest
Florence Hayward
Department of Anthropology
Freda Betherman
Carruth Street
Ashmont
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Betherman
Whiteoase
Cleveland
Abba Goold Woolson
Spain
Epigram on Unanimous Consent in Senate Lingers
A fragment from a Washington scene recalls a remark about the Senate's use of unanimous consent to push business. The speaker quipped that this mechanism allows almost all actions except amending the U.S. Constitution, highlighting tensions in official life.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Beautiful gowns worn by prominent society women
Mrs Nathaniel Thayer leads the smart dancing set wearing an elaborate winter gown of white silk crepe with en traine skirt and three ruffled crepe sections edged in heavy fringe. A beaded band of sequins, white lace touches, elbow sleeves, pearl dog collar, and a diamond tiara complete the striking ensemble at The Debutante.
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Nathaniel Thayer
Ars
Thayer
Bright Wits in Ten Dollar Contest In The Post
Readers submit witty yellow headlines to the Post contest and a single winner will receive a gold eagle worth ten dollars. Scores of entries arrive from across New England as the paper previews many hopeful lines before selecting the brightest contribution for a prize.
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New England
Post
The
Police Lieutenant Chase of Division 13 Retired
By order of the Board of Police approved by Mayor Collins Lieutenant Andrew J. Chase of Division 13 was retired and placed on the pension list last night. He has passed the age limit being within a month of 67 and completed over 43 years of active service in the department.
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Chase
Division 13
Board of Police
Collins
Andrew J. Chase
Putting Him Right Voice from Above
A dated phonetic line portrays a warning tone from an elder to a younger man about relationships. The speaker asserts protective priority over a woman named Mandy and hints at potential family conflict. The phrasing captures regional speech and social tension.
Boston Reader Corrects City Headline Message
A Boston reader writes to correct a Daily Post headline about a Medical Society of New York meeting. The note discusses misread location and muddled names, urging precise wording for future issues and referencing a Philadelphia and Chelsea context.
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Albany
N. Y
Medical Society of New York
Algernon T. Bristow
Brooklyn
F. C. Shattuck
Boston
Daily Post
Hard Work Anticipating Those Car Stoves
In a rustic exchange Magg laments a cruel engagement with an older man. Liz quips that Magg believes the man won’t last long, predicting she will gain his dog and two goats when he dies.
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Liz
Voyage Romance Ends Abroad For Deering Family
Archie discovers Deering on ship with another woman and snaps his kodak. Deering shares that his wife handles photography. the incident becomes shipboard gossip. Months later the Brookburn paper notes Mr and Mrs Deering sail abroad with three children for a year, Deering continuing photography.
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Archie
Mrs. Joness
Mollie
Cad. Deering
Brookburn
Mrs
Deering
J. Q. Deering
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Boston Police Commission
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Revere
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Boston Man
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East Boston Mass
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E. Robbins
South Main Street
Natick, Mass
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ER. I. Thatcher
P.O. Box
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Cliftondale, Mass
Boston Light
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Watson Street
Roxbury
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Rogers, Peet & Co
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the Sun
Jeannette Carson Smith
Dwight Street
Guy Spadaro
Newton Street
Somerville, Mass
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Comer’s College
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Lowell
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Miss Evernmind
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