Senate Finance Clash Over Bill Faces Climax Today
In Washington on February 13 the Senate debated the pending finance bill with two major speeches. Senator Allison defended the measure while Senator Jones of Nevada attacked it as giving banks excessive power and threatening gold currency. Jones warned of plans to retire greenbacks and notes, and argued for a government issued paper money. Allison argued the bill merely re enacts existing law and keeps greenbacks redeemable in gold. The session also noted Representative Chickering's death and its funeral attendances. A House joint resolution raised the cost limit for the new government printing office by 429000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Iowa
Finance Committee
Jones
Nevada
Treasury
Mr. Jones
United States
India
Wall Street
Great Britain
House
C. A. Chickering
Messrs. Platt
N. Fy
Mason, Scott, Turner and Sullivan
New York
Chickering
Government Printing Office
Suffragists and anti suffragists hear witnesses in House hearing
In Washington on February 13 the House judiciary committee heard both sides of the woman suffrage issue. Prominent suffragists led by Anna Shaw and Miss Anthony argued for a constitutional amendment while opponents including Charles Russell and Dr George of Brookline pressed their case. The session adjourned after sharp exchanges as Mary C Bradford and Harriet Stanton Black testified on effects and international parallels.
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Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Anna Shaw
Charles Russell
Bostom
Massachusetts
Tr. George
Brookline
Chapman Catt
Miss Anthony
Mqnor
Mary C. Bradford
Denver
Colorado
Harriet Stanton Black
Elizabeh Cady _ Stanton
England
100 Feet of Track Washed Away in Conn Delaying Traffic
Winsted Conn Feb 13 nearly 100 feet of track on the New England Central Railroad at Ore Hill was washed away early today delaying traffic. By about 3 o'clock the Mad River began to recede and officials believed the danger point had passed.
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Winsteld
Conn
New England Central Railroad
Ore Hill
Mad River
Valentines From Politicians In The Post
A Valentine feature lists humorous messages sent to politicians as they receive love notes on St. Valentine s Day. The Post reproduces missives addressed to the weather clerk the Police Board the Music Commission and various national leaders while they ponder Boston politics and daily duties.
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Police Board
Music Commission
Boston
Uip
Faith Sermon Draws Crowd at Elim Sandford Meeting
Elder Sandford led a Charlestown service with strong female turnout. He preached faith as the basis of religion and recounted a miraculous healing of a young woman born with deformed eyes who later found relief after prayer, faith, and Willard Gleason’s anointment. Ralph Gleason and other speakers followed as penitents prayed at the altar.
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Cotton Hall
Main
Baldwin
Charlestown
Elder Sandford
Sandford
Willard Gleason
Ralph Gleason
City Hall Ruling Sparks Mocking Claim by Thomas II
In a brief satirical note, Thomas II jokes about political life and a swallow’s cry keeping him out of trouble, casting light on city hall rhythms and public opinion.
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Thomas II
Swallow
Ex-Governor Wolcott in Philippines Ambassadorship
A historical note links former Governor Wolcott to the ambassadorship and then a role in the Philippines. The piece hints at shifting public roles and the strain on private life as strength wanes. Jesse Gove comments on republics and public opinion in City Hall.
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Wolcott
Philippines
Lodge
Jesse Gove
Jay
Superintendent Wheeler
A cryptic note from an artful observer references a superintendent named Wheeler and a metaphor about the pen and sword. The speaker hints at a guiding principle preferred over force, likening it to a familiar tool described as an a x e in a playful riddle.
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Wheeler
The Gypsy Moth Debate Prompts Lawmakers Demand Aid
A playful poem bluntly asks lawmakers for a million more to combat the gypsy moth outbreak. It frames the festive bug as a life or flight issue, urging funding to extend control efforts.
Ward 6 Proposes More Trains Between Concord and the Hub
In a perplexing railroad discussion, Fitz is cited with questions about what to do. Ward 6 urges an increased train service between Concord and the Hub, presenting a concrete policy suggestion for local transit.
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Cong
Fitz
Concord
Ward 6
The Franklin Syndicate Verse Parody Turned Onto Money Woes
A humorous exchange rewrites Tennyson lines about waves and rocks to express financial hardship. The speaker notes the refrain broke broke broke mirrors the fate of broken finances and lack of pawns. The piece blends classical imagery with modern money trouble.
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Franklin Syndicate
Tennyson
O'Toole and Lomasney Face Off in Rivalry Card Clash
The lines hint at a tense confrontation between O'Toole and Lomasney over power and leverage. Lomasney holds the decisive advantage as the speaker recalls a pivotal moment when his high cards failed to win.
Municipal Music Commission in Verse Exchange
A playful verse exchange features Chairman OBrien and Chief Watts as they tackle power and travel abroad. Di Blasi and Moore are namechecked, while brass bands and music soothing the savage breast appear, with Joe Knox remarking on public life and charming conduct near police headquarters.
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the Municipal Music Commission
Josiah Quincy Promised Return to Boston
A fragment recalls Josiah Quincy chasing a voyage across the sea. The lines evoke a voyage at sea and a pledge to return to Boston aboard a bridal train.
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
John I Bates Seeks Governor Position in Oath of Support
The speaker, John I Bates, declares intent to be a governor and to stand with the governors. He vows to join once Crane proceeds with them and asserts he will actively participate and take a hand in the matter.
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John I Bates
Crane
Weather Clerk Smith Bids Boston Dayfare End
A playful weather poem describes . storms and temperature swings in Boston. The verses note sunshine rain snow and slush followed by a hurricane like day with extreme heat then cold.
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Smith
Boston
Chorus of political verse from Beacon Hill poems
In a collection of satirical verses George Fred and John H Lee lampoon Beacon Hill governance. The poems touch on excise boards politics and a march toward a figure named Quincy and a mayor named Hart, hinting at looming campaigns and local power struggles.
Aggy the Hero Heads to Boston Amid Manila Pride
Edward Atkinson salutes a young hero known as Aggy. The verse praises Aggy and contrasts Manila hardships with a future trip to Boston. The piece hints at a challenging journey and a hotter day to come.
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Edward Atkinson
Aggy
Manila
Nero
Boston
The Harbors Soliloquy and Molineux Case Notes
A fragmentary newspaper item references The Harbor's Soliloquy as Boston grows and the speaker fears losing bed space. It also notes a police or court side remark that handwriting by experts has nothing to do with the Molineux case, with a dismissive quip about watch internals.
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Boston
Molineux
Eighth Ward Pirate of Beacon Hill is Named
Jerry Watson once hailed as a loudmouth in City Hall and Beacon Hill now faces a bold political quip about Lomasney and a soldier’s life. The verse blends political wit with nautical bravado and hints at loyalty to old lines and distant ships.
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Jerry Watson
City Hall
Beacon Hill
School Board orders five member committee to review efficiency
At a full meeting the Boston School Board passed, under rules suspension, an order by Francis A. Campbell to appoint a five member committee to investigate school efficiency. An amendment by T William Berridge to make the president a member was adopted. Unanimous vote. A petition from Brighton High School staff called attention to unsanitary conditions and urged prompt remedy, referred to the committee on schoolhouses.
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Francis A. Campbell
T. William Berridge
Frederic A. Tupper
Brighton High School
Benjamin Wormellie
Boston
Committee On
Public School Commission discussion passes committee vote
The board debated replacing the school committee with a Public School Commission. The order for investigation passed unanimously after a second reading, though other members were reluctant to discuss the issue.
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Cation
Granite Manufacturers Reject Eight Hour Day Wage Demands
At a meeting in Wesleyan Hall Bromfield street the Granite Manufacturers Association declined the Granite Cutters National Union request for higher wages and an eight hour day. They adopted a resolution stating no negotiations will occur unless an eight hour day and at least three dollars per day are guaranteed, warning such a scale will halt granite production.
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National
Granite Cutters’ Union
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Granite Manufacturers’ Association of
New England
Granite Cutters’ National Union of Boston
Myers quotes praise as session could be shortened
The transcript line presents Speaker Myers stating admiration for a man from a previous question and suggesting shortening the session by about three months to avoid him being called a bore.
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Speaker Myers
Alderman Doyle Statement on Votes Passing in the Night
A speaker notes that decisive power lies in votes that pass without public notice. The remark frames aldermanic influence as dependent on quiet, swift decisions rather than open confrontation.
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Alderman Doyle
Democrats Prepare Injury Suit To Oust Governor Taylor
In Louisville on February 13 Democrats move to obtain a temporary injunction to restrain Governor Taylor from performing official duties. If ignored they plan to escalate to the Court of Appeals as the final venue. Democratic leaders meet to chart strategy while the Legislature may stay in Louisville. In Frankfort the Senate acts on investigation of conditions and a joint resolution to adjourn Friday and reconvene. The House meets with a quorum shortfall amid idle business.
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Louisville
Court of Appeals
Taylor
Court of
Beckham
D. H. Smith
MacCreary
W. S. Prior
Frankfort
Senate
House
Triplett
Goebel
Boston Branch Forms Actors Church Alliance
A Boston chapter of the Actors' Church Alliance is forming with many local professionals joining. The group aims to unite church and stage, offer guidance and social support to theatre people, and plans expansion to other cities after success in New York. Lilyen Lawrence of the Castle Square collects Boston member names, with Rev. Henry M. Torbert overseeing the local church at 2 Decatur Street.
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Boston
Actors’ Church Alliance
New York
Lilien Lawrence
Castle Square
Henry M. Torbert
Decatur Street
Martinique Riots Hit Port De France Deschamps Destruction
Rioters attack Deschamps and invade La Mentin La Souder blocking roads with about 1200 in La Mentin La Souder. Three hundred rioters hold Morne Pavilion and an uprising occurs at maviere Salee. A band gathers at Ladison Iron works four kilometres from Port de France with no troops to protect it.
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Port DE France
Martinique
Deschamps
la Mentin
la Souder
Morne
Maviere Salee
Ladison Iron Works
Young Men’s Hebrew Union Ball and Zion Society Banquet
The annual ball of the Young Men’s Hebrew Union is set for February 22 at Paul Revere Hall. That same evening the B’nai Zion Educational Society marks its ninth anniversary with a banquet at Zion Hall. Also at Union Park Hall the Liberty Pleasure Club hosts its third annual ball.
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Young Men's Hebrew Union
Paul Revere Hall
B'nai Zion Educational Society
Zion Hall
Union Park Hall
Liberty Pleasure Club
Boston School Committee Approves Bond Fund for Schools
The committee on accounts estimates expenses for 1900 1901 and approves extra funding for South Boston High School and Dorchester High Schoolhouse. An order seeks 300 000 in city bonds to cover lands and building costs for high and Latin schools. An adjournment to Feb 27 was set as Gallivan weighing appointing an investigating committee amid Harvard President Eliot charges.
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Committee On Accounts
Thomas N. Hart
South Boston
New Dorchester
Merrit
Gallivan
Eliot
Harvard
Public School Association
MISS HALL TO LEAVE THE GIRL FROM MAXIMS FOR MAMSelle AWkins
Josephine Hall, stars in The Girl From Maxim s at the Museum, departs to take the title role in Mam selle Awkins at Columbia. Merri Osborne will replace her in The Girl From Maxim s. Hall joins Mam selle Awkins in New York on February 8 as the touring show moves to Providence and then Victoria New York.
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Josephine Hall
Maxim’s
Museum
London
Fifi
New York
Sermonist Elder Sandford Faces Fire Code Challenge
Boston ministers label Elder Sandford a mono maniac yet he remains steadfast saying his work is preaching praying and praising God. Inspectors order fire escapes for Elim headquarters and Camrell plans to count attendees while Sandford claims to follow the law though ownership payment remains incomplete. Meetings at Elim and Roxbury proceed with a limited audience as the week ends.
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Boston
Elder Sandford
Christ
Lfe
Willard Gleason
Earth
Elim
Damrell
Camrell
Mr. Sandford
Sandford
Messrs. Gleason and
Higgins
First Warrior Claims Tenth Defeat in Mock Battle
The exchange features two warriors debating their tenth consecutive defeat and exhausted excuses, captured in a stylized Puck quotation.
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Puck
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Granite Manufacturers Association
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