Senate delays in honoring Spanish American War heroes spark criticism
Boston Post laments the unfinished honors for Sampson Schley Clark Hobson and the Atlantic fleet. It notes Dewey's quick recognition while lingering disputes over Santiago delay action and questions why a December 25 1900 dispatch remains hidden from Congress. It argues for presidential or Senate resolve to reward meritorious service and questions motives behind the delay.
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Sampson
Schley
Clark
Hobson
Dewey
Santiago
Secretary Long
Mr. Morgan
Senate
Chandler
Hale
Cervera
Educational qualification for voters in Maryland discussed
The Maryland legislature is urged to establish an educational test for voters. The piece argues illiteracy affects both races but notes Maryland has a strong public school system. It contrasts Maryland with Mississippi and the Carolinas and cites Massachusetts and Connecticut as examples where literacy tests exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Mississippi
Louisiana
Carolinas
Massachusetts
Connecticut
The Cuba Promise a Test of National Honor
A veteran calls to honor the 1902 pledge to relinquish control of Cuba once pacification is achieved. He questions critics who seek to delay independence over fears of debt race and governance and urges Congress and administrations to keep the stated policy and hand power to the Cuban people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Congress
War Department Dispatch on Filipino Leaders Deportation
Secretary Root replies to a Senate request on deporting Filipino leaders to Guam. General MacArthur's despatch challenges Taft commission reports, noting military necessity and slow pacification while Manila remains a hub for 76 000 American troops. The message portrays insincere submission and terror under Filipino patriots in various provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
War Department
MacArthur
Root
Senate
Guam
Taft Commission
Manila
Taft
United States
Kansas Flames of Vigilance and Mrs Nation Crusade
A dramatic note on Kansas unrest after brutal acts in Leavenworth and Mrs Nation s temperance raids. The piece condemns lynching style justice and vigilante committees proposing suppression of Nation and others, arguing mobs threaten the rule of law.
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Leavenworth
Nation
Kansas
Boston
Boston Highlights From the Week in Society and Sport
Mrs M I McFadden sails New York to Bermuda for two to three weeks and plans an extended summer tour abroad. Miss Alice Nielsen suffers blood poisoning after wearing wooden shoes and colored hose prompting hospital care. Rev Samuel M Crothers to speak at Steinert Hall on Quixotism and Sancho Panza ism. Other notes recount Jimmie Gatcomb’s visit to Andover, Boston Yacht Club Ball, golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Gault, and reactions to Queen Victoria mourning expressions.
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New York
Bermudas
John Hare
London
Bellevue
Queen Victoria
Thomas W. Lawson
Jimmie Gatcomb
Lawson
Hartford
Conn
Jim
Boston
Jimmie
Little Rich
Andover
Henry Gault
Broadway
Meg. Gault
Mrs. Gault
Alice Nielsen
West
Louisville
Terre Haute
Ind
Ib Kb
Samuel M. Crothers
Cambridge
Steinert Hall
Onward Ambitious Soul Inspires Future Strivers
Poem excerpt praising persistent striving and the influence of one person’s effort. It notes that even if the speaker fails to achieve a goal, others will gain strength and hope from their persistence, shaping future lives and ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela Wheeler Wilcox
Bill Against the Sale of Cigarettes Debate
Eugene B Willard of Revere Massachusetts writes to the Post urging passage of a reform bill in the Legislature prohibiting the sale of cigarettes or cigarette paper under a $50 penalty. He appeals to morality and asks readers to support the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Eugene B. Willard
Revere
Mass
Vaudeville Dreams and Stage Lampoon Doomed by Laughing Stock
A Baltimore American passage recalls a performer’s rise from stage life to vaudeville through satire and misadventure, detailing money, jokes, a green wig, a yellow beard, a divorce, and a song. The tale links generations as vaudeville lore and press coverage blend into lasting relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dane
Baltimore American
Daily Table Hints from the Sunday Post Menu
A dated meal plan and recipe list titled Daily Table Hints from the Sunday Post. It details breakfast, dinner, and supper items including a beef omelette recipe with ingredients and baking instructions. Included is a home address for Mrs. Mary A. Parker in West Dale Street, Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Mary A. Parker
West Dale Street
Waltham
Mrs Emily Everett Reaches 102 in Cambridge
The city marks the birthday of Mrs. Emily Everett, oldest resident of Cambridge, at 23 Berkeley Street. Born February 4, 1799 in Haverhill, she was the daughter of Rev. Abiel Abbot and married Rev. Stephen Everett in 1824. Her surviving family includes her son William A. Everett a Suffolk lawyer, plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A sister in the same house is 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Emily Everett
Berkeley Street
Haverhill
Abiel Abbot
Stephen Everett
Dorchester
Williart A. Everett
Suffolk
Everett
Hearing on West Roxbury Car Tracks
Citizens from West Roxbury appeared before railroad commissioners to remonstrate against or support Centre street tracks approved by the Board of Aldermen. Chairman Jackson said the board would view the premises and reconvene for an adjourned hearing to hear all interested again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Roxbury
Centre Street
Board of Aldermen
Jackson
Dixon Cancels Engagements After Tremont Temple Dinner
The Rev. A. C. Dixon could not attend the Baptist Social Union dinner at Tremont Temple where he was to speak. Dr. Dixon has canceled all engagements for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Dixon
Baptist Social Union
Tremont Temple
Dr. Dixon
Fund totals for Wolcott memorial fund reach $21342
Treasurer Henry IL Higgin son of 19 Milk Street Boston reports contributors listed for a total of $20502.18. He has since given $349.75, bringing the grand total to $21342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Wolcott
Henry IL. Higginson
Milk Street
Boston
The Country Love That Won Ned Willard’s Heart
Ned Willard travels to a countryside town to escape city fatigue. He befriends Violet, forms a deep bond, and parts with a locket as a sign of love. Two years later Violet returns in New York as a debutante singer, recognizing Ned and rekindling their romance through a rose and the locket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Willard
Casey
Violet
Pine Woods
Ned
Mother Very
New York
William Torres
Miss Snow
Mr. Willard
Queen Victoria Laid To Rest At Frogmore Mausoleum
Windsor February 4. The last rites for Queen Victoria were held as her body rests beside Prince Albert in Frogmore Mausoleum. The procession featured Grenadier guards, Kings and princes in mourning, and a ceremonial march with Chopin funeral music. The committal prayers and songs followed as royal mourners paid final respects.
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Windsor
Victoria
Frogmore
Grenadier Guard of Honor
Albert Memorial Chapel
Grenadiers
Castle
Osborne
Emperor William
Duke of Connaught
Portugal
Belgium
Alexandra
Princess Henry of
Battenberg
Prince Edward of York
Winchester
Stainer
Edward
William
King Edward's Message to British Colonies and India
The King declares his intent to follow Queen Victoria's example, invoking unity across colonies and dependencies. He thanks subjects for sympathy over the Queen's death and pledges devotion to welfare and security of the empire, with special regard to India and native rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
South Africa
Edward
India
Wilhelmina Sets Wedding Tone With Grand Duchesses At The Hague
The Hague February 4 Royal guests arrive for the wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Queen Wilhelmina greets Grand Duke Vladimir and family at the station as crowds cheer. Among arrivals are Princess Louise of Wied and the Bentheim Steinfurt couple. The couple have received high honors including Roumanian Star order and Swedish Seraphim Order.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Vladimir
Russia
Helene
Boris
Louise of
Milford High School Suffers Fire at Pearl Street Church
Milford loses temporary high school facility for the second time in a year as a $5000 fire nearly destroys the Pearl Street Universalist Church used as the school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Pearl Street
Queen's Death Breaks Vow Shocks Waterbury
The death of Queen Victoria leads to the release of Thomas Malloy a prominent Waterbury citizen from a vow made thirty years ago. The piece recalls the 1867 Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien executed amid petitions for clemency.
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Waterbury, Conn
Queen Victoria
Thomas Malloy
Manchester
Allen
Larkin
O'Brien
Malloy
England
Irish executions and exile vow linked to Sree case
Sergeant Brett in charge of the Sree was shot dead. Allen Larkin and O'Brien faced murder charges. Malloy, escaped to America, vowed never to set foot on Irish or English soil while Queen Victoria reigned and planned to visit compatriots’ graves in May.
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Brett
Sree
Allen
Larkin
O’brien
Malloy
America
Queen Victoria
Queens and Goddesses Arion Society Ball Delights South Boston
The German Arionites of South Boston hosted a subscription fancy dress ball described as a major success. The club home was crowded with hundreds of members and guests as the Arion Orchestra played and hall decorations featured lively costumes. Queen of the Night Mrs. C Birkenmeyer and Lady Teazle Miss Carrie Birkenmeyer drew attention along with Mrs. Riemer as a Grecian goddess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arionites
South Boston
Arion
C. Birkenmeyer
Carrie Birkenmeyer
Teazle
Riemer
Messrs. F. Bockelmann
Carl Stahl
Ignaz Fettig
Louis Hufnauer
Robert Seller
F. Kern
Fritz Schwartz
August Heeder
Adam Hoffmann
Messrs. Kaiser
Mischeler
Kern
Mal
Horner
Paul Riemer
Local Society Officers Named for Historic Club
Paul Riemer H Stuart William Halt and Paul Rietz are listed among present officers. F Bockelmann is president and B Misch eler serves as vice president. Carl Stahl keeps the records while William Halt is the corresponding secretary. William Kaiser is financial secretary Julius Malzacher treasurer and Victor Brusendorff heads the singing section. The ladies section attached to the club is preparing for a concert and other entertainments.
German Comedy at Dudley Street Opera House Delights Local Audience
German musical comedy Hin Staatsgeheimniss by Dr Schweizer and Salingre drew a German audience last night with strong performances. Margot Carola as Rosa received praise for acting while Ernest Kunstler as Fritz Dussel and Leo Robinson as Count Nedasch impressed. Cast members Pauline Vatter C Krage August Newmann and others delivered lively scenes with notable elocution and dancing by Miss Ethel Beon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street Opera House
Ernest Kunstler
Fritz Dussel
Berlin
Tony Krebs
Society For Moral Rescue
Count Nedasch
Leo Robinson
Fritz Lamken
Anna Drussel
Pauline Vatter
August Newmann
C. Krage
Marie von Hall
Auguste
Josephine Christensen
Emily Hucklen
Nt. Doersam
Ethel Beon
Marble House Preparing for Marlboroughs Next Summer
Marble House in Newport Rhode Island once unoccupied since Consuelo Vanderbilt became Duchess of Marlborough is being prepared for the occupancy of the duke and duchess next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
RR. I
Marble House
O. H. P. Belmont
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Lytle Renominated for Worcester Mayor in Special Election
Worcester February 4 The Republican municipal convention unanimously renominated William A. Lytle as candidate for Mayor for the special election set for February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
William A. Lytle
Famine in China Report Describes Cannibalism and Starvation
Pikin February reports from Signan fu describe a dire famine in Shansi and Shěi provinces with millions affected. One third to two thirds lack food, bitter cold drives families to burn wood, and cannibalism is reported. Li Kung Chang told minister Conger that people eat human flesh and sell kin to survive. Infanticide and savage food raids are spreading as soldiers and court retainers flood Siznan fu area.
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PIKIN
Signan-fu
Shansi
Ae Shansi
Li Kung Chang
Mr. Conger
Vierce
Shensi
Siznan-fu
Benefit for Miss Pauline Wood at G A R Hall
Miss Pauline M Wood a contralto received a benefit last night from friends at the G A R Hall 1151 Washington Street. The program featured Miss Wood singing and readings by William Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline M. Wood
Manhattan Studio
Social event program with performances and dance
The program lists songs by Mrs. F. P. Whitney, readings by Miss Alice Alfonce, songs by im Mardon, committee selections by Henry Myers, readings by Miss Ference Buley, songs by Miss Wood and readings by Miss Mattie Milliken. After these exercises there was dancing till midnight with music by the Alpha Orchestra under the Helping Hand Society.
Verdi Orchestra Opens Season at People's Theatre Tonight
The Verdi Orchestra presents its first concert of the season at People's Theatre on Columbus and Serke ey streets at 8 pm under conductor John M. Flack ton. Harpist Van Venchten Roerts and humorist Charles T. Grilley join as soloists to raise funds for a public library of musical works with a small admission fee amid high artistic merit.
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Verdi Orchestra
Columbus Avenue
Serkeey Street
John M. Flackton
van Venchten Roerts
Charles T. Grilley
Tubelish
Pacton
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Boston Post
New England
F. K. Thompson
Haverhill Street
Washington
Committee On Revenue Reduction
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Boston Yacht Club
Paul Revere Hall
Major Doyle
Liliputian Company
Mary A. Livermore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
D. N. Bell
Washington St
J. Wood
Geo. W. Boyd
Indianapolis Press
A.C. Dixon
Wolcott Memorial Fund
Yictor
Alice H. Appollonio
Marshfield Hills
Alberts
Frogmore Mausoleum
King Edward
Steinberg
Franz Siebel
Frauen Verein
Marlboroughs
W. A. Lytle
Oak Hall
Ulster
Washington and
Elm Streets
China
Iva
ST. John’s Lodge
St. John's Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Ning
Harvey N. Shepard
Treasury Department
The
Dlybe
Wernicke Co Co
PEARL
UNION
MADPF
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