Government to bid to save people's money in Kansas Pacific sale
Senator Harris introduced a resolution urging the Attorney General to disclose government purposes in the Kansas Pacific railroad sale. It quotes a potential loss of 624,107 dollars to the people should a reportable agreement with the purchasing syndicate be carried out. The piece argues the government holds the upper hand with liens and bonds, and could bid 12,929,690 dollars to extinguish the syndicate's mortgage.
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Harris
United States Senate
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Congress
Massachusets Protest Faneuil Hall Against Immigration Clampdown
Massachusetts leaders and scholars at Faneuil Hall denounce the Lodge immigration bill as unwise and unjust. They argue for broad humanity and New England common sense, warning Republicans fear electoral loss could revive the measure next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall
New England
Republic
Congress
The Boston and Maine Bill Debate
The Boston & Maine railroad bill faces limited opposition mainly over stock watering concerns. The Post argues public safeguards rely on Railroad Commissioner approval for each action, praising the board’s public duty while acknowledging the bill’s aims to solidify New England’s rail system and allow contingent dividends to strengthen the line against downturns.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Board of Railroad Commissioners
New England
Boston
Boston & Maine
The
Post
Railroad Commission
Public Service Regulation Urged For Telephone Charges
A column argues for Gas and Electric Light Commission to regulate telephone rates, asserting it would protect the public, align with gas and electric oversight, and raise public confidence in service while reducing distrust in pricing. The piece compares to railroad regulation and emphasizes a competent authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Railroad Commission
Daily table hints breakfast and dessert menu
The page lists a breakfast and dinner menu with items like fruit rolled oats sirloin steak baked potatoes doughnuts popovers coffee and tea. A dessert section includes sponge pudding apple pie jelly tarts cocoa and cold tongue potato salad with a butter sugar sauce. A recipe for sponge pudding uses milk flour butter sugar eggs and indicates baking in a basin with hot water. Popovers recipe covers flour types salt milk eggs and baking steps. Signed Mrs 8s. W. Sawyer 165 Main Street Pittsburg.
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W. Sawyer
Main Street
Pitchburg
Public Franchises and Corporate Public Service Rules
A fragment discusses the Commonwealth’s stance on corporations holding public franchises and providing public services, outlining regulatory considerations and the balance between private rights and public duties.
Bunco victims plea to legislature for aid
Editorial urges sympathy for aging farmers duped by bunco operators and asks lawmakers to share with them the forfeited bail of John Reed. It argues against using public funds to reimburse losses, noting widespread swindles in business and society and the difficulty of recovering money by legal judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Sweetser
New Boston Aldermanic Bill Faces Referendum
A legislative report outlines a proposed reorganization of Boston's Board of Aldermen that reestablishes wards with one Alderman per ward plus twelve at large members. The plan halves the Common Council to fifty and denies full referendum rights without public vote.
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Board of Aldermen of
Boston
Legislative Committees
Common Council
Woman for Congress in New Hampshire opens bid
Dover announces Mrs. Marilla M. Ricker a Dover lawyer and suffragist will run in New Hampshire’s first district against Cyrus A. Sulloway. She declares women have rights and vows to vote with her party while educating the masses on female representation. She notes she was the first woman in America to attempt to vote and has written books and traveled extensively.
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Marilla M. Ricker
Dover
N. H
Congress
Cyrus A. Sulloway
Republican Committee
Inquirer
I. Timothy, v
Amateur Singer William Black Delights Private Function
The article praises William Black, tenor of the First M. E. Church Everett, for a remarkable voice and artistic interpretation. It notes strong demand for his performances at private social functions and recent enjoyment of his singing by an audience.
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Aoennir William Black
M. E. Church
Everett
Black
Mr. Black
Cremona Ballad of Dan O’Mahony and Cremona
Conan Doyle’s verse recalls Prince Eugene of Austria in Cremona and Major Dan O’Mahony rallying six hundred Irish boys for a fortress siege. The piece mixes soldierly boasts with humor at parade ground and river fort as the verses shift between bold slogans and light bravado.
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Dan O'Mahony
Cremona
Dillon
Burke
Conan Doyle
Cornhill Magazine
Hair Coronet Substitutes For Diamond Tiaras In Fashion
An evening toilet calls for hair ornaments and the wealthy wear a diamond tiara, but a clever woman can craft a ribbon bow. The pictured example uses wired ends to hold shape, with inch satin ribbon folded into five loops and two ends, creating a zig zag pleated bow as a stylish substitute.
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Astor
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Labor Registration Letter Challenges State House Job Claims
Joseph Foley of South Boston writes to the Post disputing a prior letter that those registering at the State House would gain $2 a day. He argues that among 500 registrants only those with political influence gain employment, while longtime registrants remain unemployed despite merit. He signs off February 14 from 507 Eighth Street.
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Post
Sir
Morning Post
T. McCarthy
State House
McCarthy
Joseph Foley
Eighth Street
South
Boston
May balmy night shadows a rejected marriage proposal
A mournful story unfolds as Hope Davis, bound by a lifelong darkness, refuses John Harding's marriage plea. She confides her fear of becoming a burden, while John returns, seeking her promised love. Hope finally seeks guidance from him through romantic devotion and a shared longing for light.
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Davis
Hope Davis
John Harding
John
John Hardin
Debates Over Civil Service Bill and Attendance Flexed
In the Legislature Representative Callender pushed to compel attendance for hearings on the anti cigarette bill. The Senate wrestled with civil service funding as Mr Cook attacked the salary bill while Mr Hodgkins and Mr Farley defended merit based reform. Mr Gallivan cited registration flaws and warned the law could be beaten. The bill moved to a third reading 15 to 6 with party lines split.
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Callender
House
Senate
Cook
Worcester
Civil Service Commission
Hodgkins
Middlesex
Farley
Franklin
Gallivan
Suffolk
Labor Department
Mr. Gallivan
Boston
George
Essex
Quincy
Messrs
Barber
Flynn
Mahoney
Quirk
Tax repeal hearing debates tax on intangible property
The legislative committee on taxation heard remonstrants yesterday against repealing the tax on intangible property. Advocates argued for proportional taxes and sworn disclosures, while opponents warned higher real estate taxes would ruin farmers and the poor. The hearing adjourned until this morning.
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Legislative Committee On Taxation
Candage
Board of Assessors
George E.mcneill
McNeill
Charles W. Coolidge
Framingham
Republic
Massachusetts
Charles K. Sawyer
Fitchburg
California magnate controls pearl market and shells
A Californian, 32, oversees the pearl and pearl shell trade for America and Europe via agents shipping thousands of gems to Europe. He is named Samuel Harris. The piece notes large shipments and tonnage in mother of pearl trade.
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America
Europe
Samuel Harris
Quotable quips mix of manners and mischief split across papers
A collage of light jests and zingers from Chicago Record Philadelphia North American Detroit Free Press and Cincinnati Enquirer. Jokes range from fashion gossip and weathered storms to marriage payments and indulgent spouses, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor.
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Chicago Record
Heyerman
Philadelphia North American
Philadelphia
North American
Dobson
Detroit Free Press
Society
Cincinnati Enquirer
Johnny Wild Nearing Death in Troy
Come dian Johnny Wild lies at death’s door in Troy on February 15 with no hope of recovery. The longtime Harrigan & Hart performer was famed for his army roles and vivid stage portrayals drawn from real life in Thompson Street.
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Troy
Johnny Wild
Omnes
Harrigan & Art Combination
The
New York
Army
Primrose
Skidmore
Wild
Thompson Street
Harrigan
Troy, N. Y
Sise Weds Miss Blaikie in Medford Grace Church
Robert W. Sise of the Transcript staff marries Miss Mabel Blaikie in Grace Church Medford with Rev Henry Foote officiating. Maid of honor is Miss Maizie Blaikie and groom's best man is Lincoln F Sise. Ushers include Lyman Sise Leonard Tufts E T Bigelow A W Randall Ralph Linzee Hall and Frederick Cook. The couple plans to reside in Medford.
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A. W. Randall
Ralph Linzee Hall
Medford
Frederick , Cook
Somerville
Sise
Medord
State Board resumes gypsy moth work with $20 000 emer eneri
After a short interval the work of terminating the gypsy moth has been resumed by the State Board of Agriculture with the emer eneri sopra sige of $20,000. Between ten have been reinstated, among oe infeste districts.
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State Board of Agriculture
Remarkable cure claims by Kidney and Bladder Water
A brief notice touts a diabetes cure by a product named Greatest Kidney and Bladder Water, presenting extraordinary healing claims without verifiable evidence. The item uses sensational language and lacks medical endorsement or supporting details.
Lincoln Spring Water testimonial from Boston resident
A Boston area resident testifies that Lincoln Spring Water cured diabetes symptoms and improved vitality after drinking the water since August 1897. He recounts his friend’s influence, a successful insurance exam, and the water’s perceived health benefits, endorsing it to others. Lincoln Spring Water advertised for sale at Cornhill offices and local vendors.
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Stoneham
Mass
Lincoln Spring Co
Cornhill
Boston
Alex Cutting
Winchester
Saratoga
Lincoln
Henry A. Smith
Kingston Classes Consider Ousting Rev Oakes from Fair Street Church
Kingston officials reviewed the petition from the Fair Street Reformed Church to remove Rev. Chandler A. Oakes from the pastorate citing careless conduct and poor finances. The decision declares pastoral relations severed as of March 1 and notes Oakes will appeal.
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Kingston
N. Y
Fair Street
Chelsea Aldermen Hold Hearing On Lynn & Boston RR Service
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen met to hear Alderman Beck’s order urging better streetcar accommodations for lower ward residents. General Manager E C Foster promised the railroad would strive for improved service, while Alderman Duncan criticized transfer crowding. The Mayor's appointments were laid on the table.
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Chelsea
Duncan
Sacred Heart Roslindale Parish Marks Fifth Anniversary
Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church Roslindale with Rev John F Cummins plan a fifth anniversary celebration featuring music addresses by prominent persons dancing and a banquet led by the parish ladies The event will take place next Monday night at Knights of Honor Hall Roslindale.
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Sacred Heart
Reverend Walker to Speak on The Gospel According to Moses
The Rev Dr Walker of Albany will lecture at Clarendon Street Baptist Church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with an illustrated model on The Gospel According to Moses. The New England Association of Dental Examiners hosts its annual dinner at the University Club tonight with guests Dr L D Shepard Dr C A Brackett and Dr J Searle Hurlburt. The Mechanic Apprentices Library Association marks its Feb 22 anniversary with a 3 o'clock dinner at the Revere House led by Hon F W Lincoln.
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Walker
Albany
N. Y
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Moses
New England Association of Dental Examiners
University Club
L. D. Shepard
Boston
C. A. Brackett
Newport
R. I
J. Searle Hurlburt
Springfield
Mechanic Aprenticas’ Library Association
Tuesda
Revere House
F. W. Lincoln
Victorious Lays In Port Discharging Coal Before Float
Port Said reports the British battleship Victorious went ashore on entry and will unload coal and likely guns before the ship can be released. The process aims to refloat the vessel after stabilizing the grounding.
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Port Said
Victorious
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