European diplomacy and US fate in the Senate clash
A historical column reviews how European diplomacy has opened to public scrutiny, citing Britain Germany and Austria in notes on Spain and Anglo Japanese issues. It argues the United States should stay out of European politics and discusses a proposed United States constitutional amendment to allow direct state vote on senators with Massachusetts urged to act.
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Europe
Great Britain
Spain
England
Germany
United States
Lord Pauncefote
State Department
Lord Cranborne
Reduction of Expenses In City Departments
The mayor should back the expert finding that half to two thirds of municipal staff should be cut. ThePost urges immediate consolidation and transfer of departments to curb costs, arguing the mayor can act without council approval. The piece notes layoffs will hurt some, but will relieve taxpayers and modernize the payroll.
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Collins
Bath
Board of Health
Hatless Boys Causes and Conditions in Groton
A commentary argues that public concern over headwear for schoolboys is exaggerated and that going bareheaded in Groton and other schools is not the main illness risk. It contends that natural coverage suffices, notes fashion trends like low socks, contrasts male hatlessness with women's hair preservation, and claims women fare better against pneumonia due to less protective headgear.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Groton
House approves unanimous bill submitting constitutional amendment
The House of Representatives in Washington yesterday adopted by a unanimous vote a resolution submitting to the states an amendment to the Constitution. The action advances a broad national change with potential impact across state legislatures and the political landscape.
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United States
House
Senate
Democratic Party
Congress
Washington
United States Senate
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Perilous Question on Black Disfranchisement Faces Moody
The piece reports Congressman Moody urging inquiry into the disfranchisement of colored men in the Southern States. The Republican House caucus rejects the inquiry, fearing loss of representation and party consequences. Moody's strong argument for equal citizenship is countered by party self interest.
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Congressman Moody
Republican House Caucus
Washington
Moody
Congress
Mr. Moody
Local Theatre Talk and City Notes From Tremont
The Observant Citizen recounts theater chatter at the Bijou about Miss Williams’s rumored opera grant, a taxi and ambulance mishap, and a playful gossip beat on Thomas W. Lawson. It also notes Osthues’s bid for quartermaster general, a Tremont Street encounter with Skiggs, a new baby for James Tilden, whist party results, and civic projects including a Roxbury spur track and Leoni’s illuminated parchments extended at the Museum.
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Tom Lawson
Mr. Young
Park Street
Marlboro Street
Boston Notes On Arts Sports And Social Life
Coverage touches Fine Arts, skating plans, local hockey praise for Dorchester star William McDonald, a humorous street scene at the Brunswick Hotel, a Lowell wedding reception with Boston guests, a court-house flirtation, a pneumonia irony walk, Valentine verse, juvenile lectures, and assorted vignettes from Boston society, North End and Newton with light anecdotes and social updates.
Judge rules teacher may keep beau in Tennessee
A Tennessee judge ruled a school teacher could keep company and could not be dismissed for social outings. The suit, brought by a dismissed teacher, argued she be allowed to finish her contract or be paid its value. Testimony showed she went out at least three nights weekly, and the judge declared trustees overstepped. The ruling upheld the teacher and noted three nights a week was not too frequent.
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Tennessee
Cleveland
New York Manufacturing Capital Rises 49 Percent
The census bureau reports New York manufacturing capital at 1 679 966 515 dollars, up 49 percent since 1890, with total product value reaching 2 175 766 000 dollars, up 27 percent. Washington notes the figures released today.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New York
Modus Vivendi Bill to Open Colonial Legislature Session
ST JOHN S Newfoundland February 13 A bill renewing the French shore modus vivendi will be the first measure introduced in the colonial Legislature next Thursday An important declaration is expected on future imperial and colonial policy on this subject
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ST. John's
N. F
Cleveland and Van Dyke to Duck Shoot in Virginia
Ex-President Cleveland and Dr. Van Dyke are expected to depart Princeton tonight for a week of duck shooting in southeastern Virginia. The trip, noted from Baltimore, follows their November return from public duties and highlights a casual excursion amidst winter weather.
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Wplict
Carroll D. Wright
Major Higginson
Frederice P. Fish
George F. Shattwell
New York
Harvard Club
Waldorf-Astoria
Baltimore
Cleveland
van Dyke
Princeton
Virginia
Boys Knee Pants Sale at HOUGHTON & DUTTON'S
Boston shoppers are offered knee pants for boys with double seat and knee reinforcement as the best value yet, now on sale at HOUGHTON and DUTTON'S store located at 28e.
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Boston
Houghton & Dutton
American forces in Samar capture 30 polomen and four riflemen
JUST MISSED LUKBAN Manila February 13. Captain William M. Swaine of the First Infantry, in an engagement with insurgents at Paranas, Samar, captured 30 polomen and four riflemen. There were no American casualties. Enemy losses unknown. Lukban, insurgent leader in Samar, had been with the same band two hours earlier.
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Manila
William M. Swaine
Paranas
Samar
Lukban
Navy construction and machinery funds cut in budget
Washington on February 13 reports the estimate for increase in navy construction and machinery was reduced by 4 million dollars to 13,308,010 dollars, down from 17,803,010 dollars. The change reflects adjusted defense spending priorities amid ongoing budget deliberations.
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Washington
Winnie Ford Becomes Robbie's Mother and Ben's Bride
Winnie, an orphan living with her aunt, grapples with loneliness until Ben Vinton asks her to become mother to his son Robbie. After a valentines note from Robbie and a tender confession from Ben, Winnie accepts her role as Robbie’s mother and vows to deserve their love while starting a life with Ben.
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Minnie Stanwood
Tremont Street
Boston
Winnie Ford
Hem
St. Valentine’s
Winnie
Ben Vinton
Ben
Annie
Robbie
Valentine
Papa
Love and a damask rose in Minnie Nelson Hinds note
A brief poetic notice titled with Minnie Nelson Hinds presents a romantic scene. The speaker speaks of love and a whispered reply, describing a damask rose on white, and ends with the speaker calling himself happy. The fragment reads like a personal verse or sentimental item in a period paper.
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Minnie Nelson Hinds
Veteran Tanner Alvin A Riggs Dead in Farmington Me
Alvin A Riggs, aged 75, veteran tanner well known across New England, died in Farmington Maine on February 13. The obituary notes his long career in the tanning trade and his standing in the local and regional industry.
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A. & Riggs
Tanner
Farmington
Alvin
Riggs
New England
New Spring Shirts Offer In Madras and Cheviot Fabrics
New spring goods in fine madras and cheviot with handsome patterns on white grounds and colored stripes. The correct thing the black stripe is the most popular. Priced at one dollar, it equals a $1.50 shirt.
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Madras
Cheviot
Soc
Old Brick School Shoes Ad Emphasizes Value and Durability
An advertisement touts Old Brick School Shoes as combining economy and durability with assurance of satisfaction. It highlights Misses' Shoes priced from 1.50 to 3.00 and Boys' Shoes from 1.50 to 3.50, presenting wear as the practical insurance.
Ping Pong Game Draws Crowds in Modern Round
England and America embrace the newest game with a large assortment and low prices. An expert player demonstrates daily between 9 and 10 AM and 4 and 5 30 PM. Hundreds already play and invite others to see and join the enthusiasm.
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England
America
Special Sale on Boys Suits and Tuxedo Sets
Reduced prices on boys suits and Norfolk styles for ages 3 to 16, with two and three piece options, cut from 5 to 7 dollars. Tuxedo suits for ages 6 to 12 in fine black un dressed worsteds with silk facings, cut from 10 dollars to 5 dollars.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Skiggs
Maine
Scandio
Vermont
Bett James ¥. Tilden
United Street
Arlington Heights
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Hurlburt
Mamie Dougise
Mr. Moulton
Hiram McKay
W. W. Smith
Frank Kellogg
John Utnam
John Savage
Bbb
Boston D Elevated Railway Company
Seaver and
Washington Streets
Roxbury
Leoni
Museum of
Teamsters
St. Nicholas
Bor
William McDonald
Dorchester
McDonald
London
Brookline
Franklin Park
Brunswick Hotel
Boylston Street
Thomas H. Murphy
Lowell
Dennis Murphy
Lillae Cudahy
Bertha O’connor
Alice Fee
MK Boris
Cupidon
Professor Snodgrasse
Bertha
Willie
Tommie
Mary
Freddie
Hohenzollern
Jack Gardner
R. H. White Co
Foston
Samson
Little Bobbie
Waterbury
Paterson
South Africa
Wolfboro
Chamberlain
Johnnie
Newton Newkirk
NAVAL
the Post
Sunday Post
MY Valentine
Post
Alice E. Whitaker
Jordan, Marsh C
Jordan, Marsh CO
Sea Island
Goodyear
Valentines
Dollar Street
Emil Pewney & Cie
Grenoble
France
Jordan Marsh CO
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