Public Disfigurement Urges Radial Elevator Tower Plan
Massachusetts hearing centers on The Marine Park Tower Company seeking a special charter to build a radial elevator tower near Marine Park City Point Boston. They want to operate autos on the pier and parkways and to maintain an amphitheatre observatory and amusements, drawing protests over park damage and public access.
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Marine Park
City Point
Boston
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
State House
Marine Park Tower Company
Marine Pier
Miller Syndicate Swindler Caught in Canada Returns to New York
The Franklin Syndicate manager Miller, who fled to Canada months ago, is brought back to New York amid hopes for strong court action. The Post highlights prior exposures that helped drive him from the area and urges Massachusetts style exemplary treatment for his swindle.
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Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Canada
New York
Questioning Buller’s frontal advance on the Tugela
In London and other capitals the press questions the value of General Buller’s north Tugela push. The British army faces a strong Boer position, and while some praise the resolve to relieve Ladysmith, many doubt the wisdom of a frontal assault against fortified lines.
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Buller
Tugela
Ladysmith
London
Pensions for City Employees Debate in Municipal Context
The author argues against city pension schemes without merit-based civil service and permanent tenure. He questions creating a favored city employee class and notes private workers do not receive similar pensions or conditions. He suggests only with Eliot's prerequisites might a municipal retirement law be considered.
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Eliot
Boston
Commonwealth
Why Build a Canal If Panama Is Preferred by France
The argument cites the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as removing the need for a US canal across the isthmus if ratified. It notes French activity at Panama and suggests a French‑owned canal would grant all advantages, questioning why Americans should spend $140 million for a globally shared canal rather than a French alternative.
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United States
Boston
San Francisco
Panama
Senate
Preme Court
Congress
Thevsand
House of Representatives
McCall Defends Constitution Against Party Pressure
Congressman McCall withholds accord to the Porto Rican tariff report, arguing for strict constitutional limits and resisting administration pressure. The Massachusetts representative is praised as a statesman who upholds liberty and Websterian principles, elevating the issue beyond party politics.
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Ways and Means
McCall
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
Daniel Webster
Lexington estate sale unsettled decision looms
The Observant Citizen in Oakmount notes the regal Lexington estate of the late Francis B. Hayes is to be sold but whether as a whole or for building lots remains undecided. The grounds span a vast area in a prized town section with a native stone house costing 40 000 dollars plus stables and conservatories. the dwelling has been vacant and is deteriorating.
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Oakmount
Figure culture authority stops at Parker House
A notable figure in fig culture makes a stop at the Parker House signaling ongoing interest in horticultural trends. Local observers note the visit highlights interest in fruit cultivation and related culinary practices within the area.
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Thority
Parker House
The Mother’s Hour Poem by Margaret Sangster
Poem depicts a mother’s exclusive care for her children during their quiet hour. Dressed in white, children pray as candlelight glows. The speaker credits divine protection and a shared guardianship with God.
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Margaret E. Sangster
M Harper’s Bazar
Handwriting Expert Quip and Witty Exchanges
A string of humorous exchanges from newspapers features a handwriting expert quip about proving authorship and a sardonic joke about hogs in Chicago. The jokes play on misdirection and playful banter between lawyers and commentators.
Men of Many Callings in Early 20th Century Europe
Professor Roentgen of Würzburg accepts a Munich university call after months of conditions. Captain Cecil Macready, now major of the Gordon Highlanders, is son of actor Macready and serves as adjutant to the Second Volunteer Battalion. Lt Col Andrew S. Ronan, famed for delivering the Garcia message, is urged for a medal of honor. West Virginian delegates meet President McKinley to push the honor.
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Roentgen
Wurzburg
Munich University
Cecil Macready
Gordon Highlanders
Africa
Macready
The
Gordons
Andrews
Ronan
Garcia
Congress
McKinley
Panama Canal Labor Force Now About Three Thousand
About three thousand laborers are presently employed on the Panama Canal. The fact underscores ongoing construction activity and the scale of labor mobilization across the project in this period.
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Panama Canal
Methodist Churches of
Albany
Great Britain
Bank of Spain
Milwaukee Hospital For the Insane
Epitaphs for Amos Judge and William Newhall
A brief column presents quaint epitaphs for Amos Judge the coal dealer noting his modest life and integrity. It also mentions William Newhall who rose at dawn to greet the new year and ended his career by evening.
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William Newhall
Barbara and Ned to wed after summer intrigue
In a seaside village Mrs. Prim helps Barbara and Miss Prissy recount a love triangle. Barbara becomes engaged to Ned after tension with Fred, who sails for Europe. Ned returns with a diamond ring and plans a Christmas wedding cake.
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Mrs. Prim
Miss Prissy
Fred Holden
Barbara
Fred
Ned
Prissy
Europe
Breakfast and Dinner Menu with Liver and Haricot Recipes
Daily Table hints list breakfast luncheons and dinners with dishes such as Blanquette of Liver and Haricot of Mutton. The text includes ingredient steps for liver and haricot dishes, plus a signature noting Mrs. Mary G. of Norwood Massachusetts.
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Mary G
Bonney
Lenox Street
Norwood
Mass
McCall Dissents Over Puerto Rico Tariff Law
Senator McCall dissents from the Ways and Means Committee on a tariff bill for Puerto Rico arguing it breaks constitutional uniformity. The majority supports 25 percent duties. Newlands and Democrats back a contrary view. The House plans to take up the bill next Thursday as debate continues on the financial measure.
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Washington
McCall
Rep
Mass
Ways and Means
Porto Rico
United States
Newlands
Nevada
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Newlands
House
Puerto Rico
Payne
Lawton
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Republican Party
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Edward A. Horton
Allan Cameron
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L. W. Miller
Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art
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American Wringer Co
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the Post
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Jess. Potter
South First Street
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Will
M’kinley
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