Treaty ratified but imperial policy remains contested
The Senate narrowly approves the treaty of Paris and Spain cedes the Philippines to the United States. The United States assumes responsibility for governing the islands and urges vigilance against imperial expansion. The House must approve a $20 million payment to Spain, shaping the balance of power between Congress and the presidency in future Philippine policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Paris
Spain
Philippine Islands
Law of Nations
Philippines
Cuba
Congress
Bryan
House of Representatives
House
President
McKinley successor and Philippine question in 1900 campaign
The text argues that a successor to President McKinley and the new Congress will be chosen next year. If the Philippine question of vassal states and subject peoples is not settled beforehand, it will become a controlling issue in the 1900 campaign, leaving little doubt about its prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Soap Trust Come Partners in Mass Sit Capital Plan
A bold soap trust merger emerges linking New York Chicago and Boston with an estimated capitalization near 100 million dollars. The plan centers on Chicago Beef Trust influence and follows Republican protection policies that harmed Massachusetts boot and shoe industries. The proposed deal would give one giant monopoly control over soap production in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Boston
Spain
Philippine ‘Islands
Chicago Beef Trust
Miles
Cuba
Porto Rico
Free List
Massachusetts
Debate Over Philippine War Sets Moral Tone
An angry editorial questions American victory in the Philippines arguing that blasting Filipinos with Maxim guns taints the war's legitimacy. It warns imperial policy risks widespread bloodshed and soaring taxes to subjugate a people fighting for liberty in their homeland.
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Republic
Philippines
Spain
United States
Asia
America
Boston Chamber protests Hanna subsidy bill as a greedy scandal
The Boston Chamber of Commerce denounces Hanna's subsidy bill as a flagrant transfer of over 200 million dollars to favored corporations. It urges Massachusetts lawmakers to oppose the measure, arguing it serves political and private interests and mirrors greed over public good.
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Hanna
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts
Congress
Payne
Spain
McKinley
Idalia Steam Yacht Nears Completion At Chester
The new steam yacht Idalia for Eugene Tompkins approaches completion at Chester Pennsylvania and is expected to be finished in May. It is 176 feet overall with 21 12 feet beam and 17 knot speed. Interior work will be by Louis C. Tiffany in Louis XV and Empire styles. The season promises high end yachting with Maine seeing more of the craze for luxury vessels. Ed H Blake of Bangor builds a 145 foot steel cruising yacht to be launched soon at Morris Heights. Frank B McQuesten’s Gitana sails southern waters visiting Bahamas and West Indies before returning north. Colonel Harry Dutton plans spring Maine trout fishing trips, knowing much of New Hampshire’s and Maine’s lakes and brooks.
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Eugene Tompkins
Idalia
Chester
Penn
Louis CC. Tiffany
Maine
Ed. H. Blake
Bangor
Morris Heights
Frank B. McQuesten
Bahamas
West Indies
Harry Dutton
Colonel Dutton
New Hampshire
Pine Tree
Backchat on civic life and local matters in East Boston
East Boston letters recount a widow seeking aid, a popular young man named Tom Lyons welcomed a daughter, and a famed actor Richard Mansfield poised to profit $250 900 from Cyrano de Bergerac. The piece notes thoughtful acts at a social event and humor about newspaper management by the Guild family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Legion of Post Office
Lyons
Casey
Falcon Street
Boston
Tom
Boston Wetter Carriers’ Band
Richard Mansfield
The White Man's Burden by Rudyard Kipling
A compact summary of Kipling's poem urging Western powers to take up imperial duty. It portrays the burdens of ruling other peoples as noble but costly, highlighting sacrifice, restraint, and the moral test of the rulers.
Two Lovers and a Mercenary Dream in Fall River
Jessie Gardiner and Amy Grant, former schoolmates, spend a day on Amy's veranda where Amy boasts of two suitors, Jack Manton and Ralph Fulton. Amy schemes to marry both, while Jessie bears the secret. Ralph’s aunt dies or is near death, revealing Ralph’s fortune plan. Amy’s deceit collapses when Jack learns of the ruse, Ralph’s will favors charities, and Amy ends up alone as Jack and Jessie wed.
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Jessie Gardiner
Amy Grant
Jessie
Amy
Jack ‘Manton
Ralph Fulton
Jack
Ralph
Jack Manton
Trousseau
Miss Gardiner
Fulton
New York
Iick
Mrs. Manton
Fashions describe soft French flannel dress with pale blue silk lining
A description notes the material as soft French flannel with a pretty mixed pattern. The lining is pale blue silk, forming ruffles at the neck and sleeves.
Guild Can't Afford Colonial Commission Move
Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Guild Jr told the Post he declined the President's offer to serve as military member of the Colonial Commission. He explained he is not a rich man and cannot surrender his livelihood for two years away from home. He resigned January 28 due to family pressure and returned to civilian life. He will not pursue the Sixth Regiment colonelcy or the State ticket until his discharge is finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guild, Jr
Colonial Commission
Porto Rico
Bravery Honored as Ship Fittings Named for Loyal Stoker
A young Irish stoker in the Queen’s navy, Lynch, dies after rushing into a boiler room to save mates. He earned the Albert Medal, and a torpedo boat destroyer is to be named in his honor. Also noted are Mrs. White at a Berlin reception and a Richmond Confederate memorial hall project with notable backers.
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Queen’s Navy
Stoker Lynch
Youghal
County Cork
Richmond
McKinley
Cleveland
Harrison
Gage
Alger
Long
Bliss
Smith
Hay
Sherman
Whitney
Carlisle
Lamont
James
Wairs o Fun Courtship Quips in City Scandals
Humorous snippets from Indianapolis Journal Chicago News and Philadelphia Bulletin parodying romance and social pretensions. A maiden laments, a suitor boasts a perfume price, and a dentist visit sparks a quip about nerves.
City Council Clash Over Sewer Bill and Transit Proposals
Aldermen fail to concur with the council on halving an 11 million sewer appropriation amid labor tensions. Boston Transit Company petitions for three bus routes and free transfers. orders on smoke nuisance abatement and free transfers are debated. City finances show rising expenditures and population, with detailed departmental figures and a building department funding request.
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Common Council
Boston Transit Company
Davie
Presho
Berwin
Presno
O'Toole
Barry
Day
Council
Quincy
Wells
Street Department
Sewer Department
Boston Transit Company, Incorporated
St. Mary's Street
Beacon
Dartmouth
Arlington
Boyston
Tremont
Sudbury Streets
Waymaret Square
Canal Street
Union Station
Adams Square
Brattle,Tremont
Boyston Streets
Park Square
Columbus Avenue
Seaver Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Park Station
Franklin Park
Boylston
Court and
Washington Streets
Park Streets
Park, Beacon
Arlington Streets
Common Wealth Avenue
Penway
Committee On Public Improvements
Benjamin D. Hyde
McDonald
Boston Elevated Railroad
Washington and
Northampton Streets
Alderman Berwin
Department
Board of Apportionment
Water Department
Boston Building Dept Investigation Committee Formed
The mayor appoints a committee to investigate the Boston building department. Members include Neil McNeil of McNeil Bros at 196 Freeport Street representing the Master Builders Association and architect Herbert Jaques of Andrews Jaques & Rantoul at 88 Beacon Street representing the Boston Society of Architects. Osborne Howes serves as secretary of the Boston…
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Boston
Neil McNeil
McNeil Bros
Freeport ‘Street
Master Builders’ Association
Herbert Jaques
Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul
Beacon Street
Boston Society of Architects
Osborne Howes
Bos
Town Meeting Day Harwich and Nearby Towns Vote on Licenses
Harwich votes yes and no on license question amid protest over three hour poll. Officers elected include Watson B. Kelley moderator Joshua H. Paine town clerk and treasurer John H. Drum and others. Chatham elects officials and votes to reduce town gaslaries Orleans reports total appropriations at 80 and lists elected officers including Thomas Smith and David L. Young.
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Harwich
Watson B. Kelley
Joshua H. Paine
John H. Drum
Ambrose N. Doane
Joseph IX. Robbins
William F. Sears
Elisha S. Bearse
Michael B. Chase
Roland F. Smith
Theophilus B. Baker, Jr
James M. Moody
Chatham
Osborne Nickerson
Do. A. Freeman
O. EK. Eldredge
Herman A. Harding
Winthrop Taylor
Z. Ryder
N. BK. Small
Alvin Z. Atking
K. R. Howes
Jonathan Eldredge
Orleans
Thomas Smith
Francis Hopkins
John Kendrick
David L. Young
Samuel FE. Sparrow
Yearn to See President Dinner Tickets Attract Huge Interest
Colonel Clarke of the Home Market Club continues to receive hundreds of requests for dinner and admission to the President’s reception. Enormous correspondence piles up for the grand dinner. Two guests from England will attend along with Hawaiian Minister Cassel. A reserved second balcony ticket copy is shown with a conventional number.
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Clarke
Home Market Club
England
Cassel
Mechanics' Building Home Market Club Dinner 1899
Ticket holders must attend from 6 p m to greet President McKinley upon arrival and stay until the meeting ends. Seats will not be left empty after 7 30 p m.
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McKinley
Oil Trade Association of Boston Holds Annual Meeting
The Oil Trade Association of Boston met at Young's Hotel with a reception and dinner. Special guest Curtis Guild spoke on the drama in Boston. Officers for the next year were elected including Speare as president and Marble as vice-president. A protest against US sovereignty over Philippines was discussed but failed on a vote.
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The
Oil Trade Association of Boston
Young's Hotel
Curtis Guild
Boston
Lewis R. Speare
J. Russell Marble
H. ©. Coburn
J. E B. Haseltine
H Schaefer
F. H. Howland
H. J. Mall
T. “. Babcock
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
United States
Philippines
W. M. Ware
State Board of Trade
Oil Trade Association
Ware
Pinkofsky Anniversary Celebration at Roxbury
A ten year wedding anniversary was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Pinkofsky of Roxbury. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music and dancing followed by a banquet. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Barter, Mr. Coyne, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Dana, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, the Aronsons, the Kears, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Sam Freeman, Dr. Knox and family, Mr. Cohen and family, the Moss family, Mr. James Moss, Mr. Ralph Smith, and Mr. Alfred Levy.
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Julius Pinkofsky
Roxbury
W. F. Barter
J. T. Coyne
Henrietta Stewart
James Moss
Ralph Smith
Alfred Levy
Deaths and notable figures from 19th century history
THOMAS HH Adams clerk at the State House civil service died of pneumonia in Roxbury aged 64 born in Cambridge. He once served in the rebel secret service in the South and was a 21 year patrolman famous for recapturing Jesse Pomeroy. PRINCE ALBERT died in Meran Austria. COUNT VON CAPRIVI, ex chancellor of the German empire, died near Frankfort. He became chancellor after Bismarck’s ouster and later held foreign affairs and navy roles.
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Thomas Hh, Adams
Civil Service Commissioners
State House
Roxbury
Cambridge
Jesse Pomeroy
Aliffred
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Meran
Austria
Count von Caprivi
German Empire
Frankfort
Germany
Skyren
Bismarck
Kaiser
Georg Leg von Caprivi
Jules Edward von Caprivi
Metz
General Caprivi
Count von Eulenberg
County court clerk orders nolle prosequi in Western Union gambling case
In Camden New Jersey on February the clerk of the county court was instructed to nolle prosequi the indictment against the Western Union Telegraph Company for disseminating information about races and other gambling matter to poor sellers and policy dealers.
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Camden
N. J
Nolle
Western Union Telegraph Company
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MoorTo
Daily
Boston Post
Eet
Ent
Sunday Post
Soap Trust
Benjamin F. Guild
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
McClure’s Magazine
Join Outlen
Palmer Street
Fall River, Mass
Sherwin
Sherwin School
Ersonals
Ritch
Belle Smallcash
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago News
Mrs. G
Mr. G
Philadelphia Bulletin
Jennie Lind
Parker House
W. H. Thomas
West Street
Rutland
New England Telephone Company
People's Telephone Company
Haverhill
New England Company
N. N. Spofford
People’s Telephone Company
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Lincoln
Northampton
Board of Statistics
Board of Fire Underwriters
Fhilby Street
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
William
PF. Wharton
State Street
Boston Real Estate Exchange
John
Camrell
MT. Vernon and Alexandria
Philadelphia
D. N. Bell
Penna
K. R
Washington Street
Mechanics’ Building
OIL
Telegraph
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