Investigation into embalmed beef charges to proceed
The court of inquiry in Washington next week will hear General Miles's allegations against the War Department. The piece argues the inquiry may reveal the truth about Algerism and embalmed beef, contrasting it with the earlier commission and predicting substantial evidence and credibility from military officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Washington
War Department
McKinley
Special Commission
Alger
Army of the United States
New York
Gomez and His Men Get a Temporary Loan
The United States will not pay General Gomez 3,000,000 for disbanding Cuban troops. The money is a loan to cover back pay owed to soldiers who fought without pay. The advance will be repaid from Cuban revenues as a prudent temporary investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gomez
Washington
Cuba
Massachusetts First Regiment Heavy Artillery
Massachusetts
Sam
Baggage Inquisition Burdens Travelers and Taxes
A new Treasury rule requiring inspection and appraisal of all baggage for travelers returning from abroad causes irritation and costs to the public. The piece argues for courtesy and questions revenue efficiency, noting smugglers and the desire for an honest oath in lieu of inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Boston Welcomes President McKinley With Reserved Cheer
The piece envisions Boston greeting President McKinley with hearty hospitality next week. It stresses a warm reception without endorsing imperial policies, affirming respect for the man and the presidency while upholding commitment to foundational free government principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Boston
McKnley
New England
Poston
Treaty Delay and Spain’s Ratification Dilemma
The piece argues the Paris treaty is not in force until Spain signs and exchanges documents. It ponders Spain seeking changes tying U S treatment of the Philippines to Cuba, questions reopening war, and notes Spain’s demand for $20,000,000 for sovereignty amid a defeatist mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Spain
Washington
Senate
Philippines
Cuba
Antilles
Philippine
Cervantes
Armenian Orphans Benefit and Public Library Event
A benefit program for Armenian orphans at the old Public Library building next Saturday evening features Mrs. Julia Ward Howe opening, Joaquin Miller reciting Klondike stories in his uniform, plus entertainment from Mrs. Walter C. Bailey and moving pictures from Keith's Theatre. The Watvard Glee Club performs at the University Club smoke talk on Beacon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Cwn
Klondike
Walter C. Bailey
Somerville
Collins
Keith's Theatre
Moving Pictures
Bioscope
Watvard Glee Club
University Club
Beacon Street
Call to Halt Boston Board of Estimate Reforms
Editorial urges Legislature to pause drastic changes to Boston’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment after its first month. It cites Governor Wolcott and warns against swift charter tinkering, recommending to withhold further municipal reforms until laws in force are tested through the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Estimate
Boston
Wolcott
Commonwealth
Observant Citizens and Cambridge News Notes Across 1900s Boston
Reports note Andrew O'Dea will stay at Harvard and not return to Wisconsin to coach the Badger crew. A committee begins tours for the Honourable Artillery Company visit in 1909. Beacon Hill residents protest hotel demolition and sidewalk blockage. Cambridge minds worry over the Washington elm's decay near Harvard Square. High-button arctics offend fashion, Lent begins next Wednesday, and Lincoln’s Birthday observances spread from New York to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Andrew O'Dea
Cambridge
Wisconsin University
Badger
O'Dea
Honourable Artillery Company
The
Ancients
New York
Philadelphia
Beacon Hill
Bellevue Hotel
Beacon Street
Congregational
Tekst
Washington
Harvard Square
Arctic
Fashions a Dressy Costume for Little Boy
A velvet Russian blouse suit for young boys, white silk dickey, and white leather belt, shown as a favorite style that replaces the sailor among outfits for children not yet eleven, in dark blue velvet with corded white collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Boy and paperboy raise funds through honesty
A poor Hingham boy Charles Freeman sells papers to support a sick mother. He returns a gold coin given by Mr. James Howard, who later hires him. Charles rises from errand boy to store leader and finally helps Howard & Co. survive a debt crisis with a timely loan. The tale closes with mutual respect and a lesson in honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cunningam
Hingham Centre
Mass
Boston
Charles Freeman
Paris Street
Charles
James Howard & Co
Street
Mr. Howard
Mrs. Freeman
Howard & Co Oe
Cannon Veto Threat Looms Over Ship Subsidy and Canal
Washington report on Feb 9 describes Chairman Cannon warning against extravagant spending in the sundry civil bill. He flags a deficit rise to 159 million dollars for the year and notes the Paris treaty payment to Spain. Cannon supports merchant marine revival and Nicaragua Canal but cautions on treasury needs and navy expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
House
Gage
Spain
Paris
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Philippines
Naval Committee
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
Senate Debates Overspending and Civil Service Criticism
In Washington the Senate debated the executive legislative and judicial bill with focus on appropriations for the supervising architect of the Treasury and civil service waste. Senator Allen denounced inefficiencies and excess staff while Senator Chandler defended government employment though acknowledging some extravagances. The bill was laid aside for the day after discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Allen
Nebraska
Appropriations Committee
Chandler
New Hampshire
Cockrell
Supervising Architect
Executive
Civil Service
Allien
Neb
Adlen
Senate Ends Executive Session at 5:35 P.M.
The Senate adjourned after an executive session with Mr Hoar, concluding business at 5 35 p m. The brief record notes the closure of proceedings and the tail end of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Senate
Notable figures and personal anecdotes in early 20th century era
A roundup of short portraits includes J Bads How of St Louis living in voluntary poverty to prove labor and poverty are not crimes, Aguinaldo described as a born leader, a Scribner English literature fellowship awarding $500 annually, and Milwaukee finance clerk Daniel W Fowler with ties to multiple presidents. It notes White House guard Thomas F Pendel’s long service, and George L Donovan of the Ogemaw Republican who, despite being blind for sixteen years, runs his paper and uses a typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young’s Hotel
Cumston
Robert Collyer
Collyer
Shoemaker
Philadelphia
India
United States
Texas
California
Mexico
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Great American Desert
Dover Street
Roxbury
Washington Street
the Neck
Commonwealth Avenue
Marlboro Street
Franklin, Pearl
George L. Donovan
Ogemaw Republican
West Branch
Mich
Donovan
Amusing 1900s Quips On Names and Burdensome Bustles
A collage of jokes and quips from Chicago and Washington papers. A boastful big man threatens Bill Jones while warning of consequences. Landlords lament fashion bustles and costs. A doctor jokes about a Croesus baby and paregoric charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Bill
Washington
Tar
Eal
Chicago News
Johnny
yYes
Chicago Tribune
Violetta Jterusha
Chicago Record
Chicago Post
Literary explanation clouds a Davis Roche exchange
The Boston Pilot editor James Jeffrey Roche is portrayed as telling a literary anecdote involving Richard Harding Davis and a British publisher. Davis reportedly sought material from Roche’s out of print book on Nicaragua but praised the work’s value instead of seeking to cut it. The piece stresses Davis’s generosity and artistic integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Pilot
Boston Times
James Jeffrey Roche
Richard Harding Davis
Roche
Davis
Richard
Nicaragua
Mr. Davis
Letter to the Editor Questions Patriotism on Philippine War
In a Boston letter dated February 8 P O Neill Larkin protests an American editorial stance claiming every true citizen feels pride in soldiers bravery in the Philippines He argues many do not and expresses support for Filipino resistance while criticizing McKinley Hanna and Tory era parallels. He urges God to strengthen Filipino arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Philippines
Earl of Chatham
Mark Hanna
McKinley
P. O'Neill Larkin
Boston
William E Russell Colored Club Denied at 142 Charles Street
Nicholas Rogers objects to a published note claiming the formation of a William E Russell Colored Club at 142 Charles Street. He clarifies there is only the William B Russell Club promoting pure Democracy, located at Charles and Chestnut streets, and signs the letter as a ward resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell
Charles Street
William B. Russell
Charles and
Chestnut Streets
Nicholas Rogers
Sampson as a Historian Critiques Waterloo Numbers
Boston letter writer cites Hume and Collier Creasey to dispute Admiral Sampson’s Waterloo figures. He argues Wellington’s victory often came with fewer troops and cites other battles where smaller forces prevailed. He notes winds, dust, rain, and gales as historical chance factors shaping outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Boston
Boston Herald
Waterloo
Wellington
Hume
Collier
Creasey San
Macluen
Blucher
Marathon
Selamis
Arbela
Cannae
Philipp
Chalons
Tours
Cressy
Agincourt
Lutgen
Bannockburn
Pavia
Armada
the Nile
Trafalgar
Salamis
Nelson
St. Vincent
Copenhagen
Robert
Hebrew Ladies Concert Installs New North End Officers
The North End Ladies' Aid Association held an entertainment at Baldwin Place Hall and installed new officers. About 200 members attended as speeches were given by Rabbi M S Margolis Rabbi H S Schoher and ex Councilman H Borofsky. Officers installed include Israel Fish president Israel Sirk vice president S Sodekson treasurer and Max Quint secretary. A vocal and instrumental concert followed with supper hosted by Harry Gordon president of the West End Aid Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Harry Gordon
West End Aid Association
Needs of Convalescent Children Deficit Highlights Annual Meeting
Managers of the Convalescent Home of the Children's Hospital distributed over 2600 clothing items and hospital adjuncts at their annual meeting held at Mrs. Oliver W. Peabody's home. They announced a deficit of 1000 to be met in the coming year, despite a substantial treasury balance, and urged increased yearly subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Hospital
Oliver W. Peabody
Commonwealth Avenue
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper OF
Sunday Post
Baggage Inquisition
Humboldt Avenue
William Hi. Malone
Social Union
Malone
Lincoln
Dan Cupid
Ohort Tories
Ter Dellars
Aly
the Post
George S. Walton
Gilvery Street
Dedham, Mass
Mr. Allen
Pottar
Cuex
Cner
U.S.A
British Depot
Newser & Sox8
London
Mair
Ersonals
J. Bads How
St. Louis
Aguinaldo
Charles Scribner
Daniel W. Fowler
Milwaukee Post Office
Pierce
Mr. Fowler
Milwaukee
Thomas F. Pendel
White House
Garfield
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