President backs Hawaii annexation to Congress
Washington February 15 The President sent a message to the Senate recommending annexation of the Hawaiian islands to the United States. Accompanying it is a treaty of annexation with the Hawaiian commissioners and extensive correspondence. The treaty briefly provides annexation under the present government, with permanent governmental details to Congress. The correspondence is very voluminous.
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Washington
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Congress
Embossed Gilts Close Out At 15c A Roll
Lot 5 offers our complete line of Embossed Gilts to be closed out at 15 cents per roll, regardless of cost.
Senate Delays Public Treaty Release in Executive Session
The Senate, in executive session, chose to print the treaty message and confidential documents for Senators before public release. Papers were sent to the government printing office to be set in type, with a seal of secrecy expected to lift tomorrow.
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Senate
Government Printing Office
Fire trap in Boston schools echoes Dover disaster
A harsh warning on Boston's Emerson Primary School on Poplar street likens its unsafe three story structure and single central staircase to the Dover asylum fire. The piece argues condemned buildings hold thousands of children in daily danger with limited egress and warns of potential panic if a fire breaks out.
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Dover
Boston
New Hampshire
Emerson
Poplar Street
Insane Asylum
Camrell Sys
Emerson Primary
Pinckney Street
Whitney will leaves fortune to ex Secretary Whitney
New York February 15 the will of Flora Payne Whitney widow of ex Secretary Whitney was filed for probate. It leaves all property valued over 8 million dollars to his husband and designates him sole executor.
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New York
Flora Payne Whitney
Whitney
Lincoln's Old Rye Whiski Promise at 21 I'ssex Street
An old advertisement extols the purity and mellowness of Lincoln's Rye Whiski at 21 I'ssex Street, claiming it is preferred by those who indulge in stimulants.
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Lincoln
I’ssex
Carlisle Seeks Fast Seed as Bond Plan Looms
New York dispatch reports Mr. Carlisle in talks with Secretary Foster over a bond issue drawing Mrs. Carlisle’s guidance. Carlisle says no financial worry, pledges bond issuance and a special session, warning Congress may repeal the Sherman Act.
Salvation Oil's Cures Diminish Its Popular Lure
The piece notes that Salvation Oil remains less remarkable despite its numerous claimed cures, suggesting limited enthusiasm for the remedy amid many apparent cures and opinions from readers.
Plan for Bond Issue Tied to Sherman Act Passage
The article discusses plans to repeal the Sherman act and issue gold bonds once the Sherman enabling act passes both Houses. Mr. Foster aims for a bond issue soon after enactment, likely added as an amendment to the sundry civil bill. Mr. Carlisle is at the Capitol consulting with House Democrats, predicting quick passage and no questions if bond issuance occurs.
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Sion
Congress
Mr. Foster
Senate
Carlisle
Capitol
Police raid Parole and Argo clubs with no seizures
Division 2 police conducted afternoon raids on the Parole Club at 12 Fanueil Hall Square and the Argo Club at 18 Fanueil Hall Square with search warrants but found nothing to seize due to careful gambling room precautions.
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Division 2
Parole Club
Faneuil Hall Square
Argo Club
Boy Killed at Fairfield Avenue Crossing
In BrunGerort Connecticut this afternoon nine year old John Cullen was struck and killed by the Naugatuck Express at the Fairfield avenue crossing while selling papers. A customer on the opposite side of the track called to him and he dodged a freight train just in time before being struck.
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BrunGerort
Conn
John Cullen
Fairfield Avenue
Naugatuck Express
Early Dorchester Car To Franklin Street Route Change
For the accommodation of Dorchester patrons an early car will depart Park Street Dorchester for Franklin Street via Dorchester Avenue at 4 40 p m starting Friday February 17.
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Dorchester
Park Street
Franklin Street
Dorchester Avenue
Boots and Shoes for Misses and Children Sale
Boots shoes and slippers for misses and children selling at great sacrifice by I. E. Moseley and Co at 469 Washington 86.
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I. E. Moseley & Co
Washington
Insurance Agency Ad Promises Best Insurance in World
An advertisement from National Life Insurance Company claims superior protection with confident language about form and face. J T Phelps, State Agent, located at 159 Dev, promotes the policy as the best insurance option available.
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Nat’l Lifie Ins. CO
J. Tt. Phelps
State Agt
Dev
Besten
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