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Pension List Criticized for Wasteful Special Legislation
The article denounces the volume of pension bills pushed through Congress as special enactments bypassing merit reviews. Senator Gallinger protests 3000 such bills in the current session while noting rising appropriations from 56 million to over 145 million, urging an end to these discretionary pensions.
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Railroad Trusts Threaten U S Freedom and Public Control
The piece warns that moving lines toward Morgan syndicate deals will concentrate rail control in about a dozen ultra rich men. It argues transportation power surpasses presidential authority, risks injustice, and tensions toward socialism or public ownership as rail giants consolidate. It cites Southern Pacific as an example of public robbery in earlier stages.
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Battle Over Hannaship Bill In Senate This Week
The article predicts a major clash as the Senate debates the Hanna subsidy bill. It contends Democratic opposition remains strong with few exceptions and cites resistance from conscience Republicans. A partisan confrontation between Hanna Meck Kinley allies and the broader public is expected to unfold this week.
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Crisis in Congress Over Hanna Subsidy and McKinley Debt
The passage discusses a Senate battle over Hanna's subsidy and an appropriation bill. Democrats vow to use Senate rules to block the loan while opposing McKinley campaign debts. It frames a crisis about funding and legislative tactics.
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John Marshall Remembered as Nation's Greatest Chief Justice
The article honors John Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his Supreme Court seat. It notes his 1801 appointment by John Adams, his 34 years on the bench, and the foundational role of his jurisprudence. Marshall’s early life includes service in the Continental Army, participation in the ratification convention, and roles in diplomacy and government.
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Cost of British Crown Finances After Victoria
The article analyzes the cost of establishing Edward VII as sovereign, citing Victoria's crown property annuity and possible lump sum debts. It estimates large annual and one time payments, notes rising taxes, and compares to U S political financial influences and corporate subsidies.
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Observant Citizens Honor Queen and Local Races Noted
Observers report Old Guard veterans in black frock coats and London silk hats paying respects to England’s Queen. Artist Eric Pape is confined at St. Botolph Street with a severe flu. Pleasant Street hosts a noted charity race between Dr. A Dennett on Yellow Dog and F E Thompson on the Moxiemobile from Massachusetts Avenue to Field’s Corner. Animal Rescue League to hold a Park Street Church vestry business meeting tomorrow to discuss future plans.
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Belgian hare project sparks debate amid pest concerns
A lengthy discussion in the statehouse and courts questions releasing 30 Belgian hares to stock the state. Critics warn of gypsy moth and sparrow issues while suggesting humane options, including gifting hares to families. The piece also notes naval and cultural tidbits from Boston society.
The Post's Original Short Story Misread and Rediscovered
Horace Litleigh, a gruff clerk, learns his wife May has been lonely and writes tales to cope. A dying friend Margrave receives flowers, sparking Litleigh to rush home. May returns from rest, confessing she wrote the note as fiction to pass time. A week later roses mark renewed hope.
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Dolly Debates and a Capitol Hill Romance in Gossip Dialogue
A Washington Post item recreates a backstage dialogue between a government clerk and his wife in a Capitol Hill mansion. The exchange touches on money, rent, paydays, theater, and tensions that reveal a troubled marriage amid urban satire.
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Paper Wrapping Delays Boy’s Exit Tied to Love Story
A Philadelphia Press joke frames a boy late to class as his mother finishing a bundle for Mrs Brown. The wrap contains a love story in the paper, delaying their departure for nearly an hour.
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Pocketbook Lost In Train Station Clerk Quips
A clerk instructs a woman to describe her missing pocketbook contents. Mrs. Shoppe lists four hairpins a button hook a lace handkerchief four stamps six skirt samples lorgnette and other items. The clerk dismisses details and directs to the baggage department on the second floor.
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Begging for Money In Philadelphia Pays Forward
A distressed speaker pleads with a kind lady in Philadelphia and promises to use any penny given to buy a postage card to write a grateful note.
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Philadelphia Press
Snow Shovel Wakeup Prank Cited by Neighbor
Mr Sirius Barker notes neighbors shoveled snow from the square before five in the morning. A resident says the early rising is not for work but to enjoy the malicious glee of waking others with the noise of the snow shovel.
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Senator Sorghum recalls Chicago footpad days
An admiring woman tells Senator Sorghum his fame attracts followers. He says he was pursued by footpads about three nights a week when he was in Chicago. Washington Star.
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Boston Girl's Gift to Paris Sketches by Rosa Bonheur
Anna Klumpke of Boston has presented thirty-three sketches by Rosa Bonheur to the Luxembourg Gallery. She retains many more Bonheur sketches which are described as of great value.
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American soldier as fighting man praised by Times of India
The correspondent extols American soldiers in the field noting fearless courage and individual fighting spirit. He compares private Silas P. Holt to a panther, praises eye and nerve in firing, and cites willingness to expose themselves. He also highlights camaraderie with British allies and mutual respect between generals.
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New Finnish Church Dedicated in Quincy
A new Finnish Evangelical Mission Church was dedicated in Quincy on February 3 as the city’s twenty seventh house of worship. Built largely by Pastor M. F. Henricksen, it cost about 70000 and features a lassie style design with a 24 by 78 foot central tower, 400 seats in the main hall, 200 more in a basement area, and a 100 seat gallery. Dedication occurred at 3 30 this afternoon with several clergymen speaking.
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Odd Bits Of News From Around The World
Highlights include Chicago hosting the only municipal pawn shop in the U S and New York planning a state hospital in the Adirondacks costing 100.09 dollars. Other items note plague preparations in Ceylon 60 000 rats killed in Colombo public baths in England and Wales, a sunk yacht near Vancouver, charitable gifts totaling 60 264 030, foreign exports at New Orleans 142 000 000 and the Venice Adriatic ceremony revival.
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Daily Table Hints From the Sunday Post Menu
Breakfast courses include fruit Grane Nuts sugar and cream veal chops brined potato cakes hot rolls coffee. Lunch features bouillon devilled clams Franklin bread cheese toast lemon pie chocolate or tea. Dinner offers tomato soup croutons rolled beef with brown gravy baked potatoes lima beans peach tapioca cold sauce coffee. Hel en Haddock of Dayton street Danvers Centre Mass.
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Serum for Pneumonia Promises Cure, New York Report Says
Dr Antonio Fanoni summarizes serum from Professor Pane of Naples claiming positive cure for pneumonia. Serum injected under the skin enters circulation and battles pneumonia microbes, with reports of no losses among treated cases. Pane and Renzi are named as contributors with Maragliano’s serum also noted.
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Andy Leavitt Funeral Held at Boston Elk Rooms
The funeral of minstrel star Andy Leavitt was held yesterday at 1:39 PM at the Boston lodge rooms at Hayward Place with many relatives and friends in attendance. Pallbearers included Allen Lowe, W. Flood, Edward McLaughlin, J Stoehr, John Braham and John Gral. Burial followed at Folks' Rest in Mov Hope.
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