Wheels At Mechanics Hall Opens New England Cycle Show
Opening night at Mechanics Hall for the New England cycle show drew large crowds showing strong public interest. The exhibit showcases a wide range of bicycle invention, emphasizing scientific skill and mechanical ingenuity in wheel design from sprockets to bearings and tubing. The display aims to educate all observers on the evolution of the bicycle and its aesthetics.
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New England
Mechanics’ Pbuilding
The Memory of Washington Stands as Nation’s Pride
A colonial era tribute notes George Washington as first in the hearts of Americans, praising his patriotism valor wisdom and integrity. The piece argues time has deepened admiration and clarified his role in history as a model citizen and leader. Washington’s memory is a priceless heritage for the republic.
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United States
George Washington
Washington
Republic
Greece Seeks Annexation of Crete Under King George
The article reports King George of Greece proposing to add Crete to his dominions and keep an occupying army until achieved. It notes Greece is not fully independent, with powers backing the king’s finances, yet Crete’s provinces vote for union with Greece as Greek forces control most of the island. The piece questions objections to absorbing Crete into Hellas.
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George
Crete
Hellas
Europe
Greece
Great Britain
France
Russia
Turkey
Kingdom of
James W. Calderwood
Calderwood
Verdi
Mr. Calderwood
The Case of Dr Ruiz and Cuban Prison Death
The acting captain general of Cuba refuses United States Consul General Lee's request for an investigation into Dr Richard Ruiz's death in Guanabacoa prison. The piece assigns responsibility to Madrid for the actions of Havana officials and warns Spain will bear accountability if the denial persists. It notes Spain's past reactions under U S pressure.
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Cuba
United States
Lee
Richard Ruiz
Guanabacoa
Madrid
Havana
Weyler
Ahumada
Spain
United States Promises Action Over Cuban Death Case
The text reports Spain challenged by the United States after Dr. Ruiz dies in Guanabacoa prison amid a suspected murder linked to a local raid. Exhumation was refused by Spanish authorities, drawing U S concern. President Cleveland and Secretary Olney vow swift action to protect U S citizens and rights.
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Ruiz
Guanabacoa
General Lee
State Department
Lee
United States
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Olney
Washington Aids Missing Father in 18th Century Tale
Madge Lee pleads with General Washington to intervene in her father Allen Lee's arrest. Washington vows to investigate, believing the papers were planted. A later letter clears Allen Lee of treason, identifying the real traitor and confirming the father's innocence and forthcoming promotion.
Mae St. John Bramhall noted as actress and writer
Mae St. John Bramhall, recently died at Fordham, was a noted actress and writer born in Richmond Indiana. She married Dudley Bramhall five years ago, lived in Japan for three years, authored two poetry volumes, and led a reclusive life amid public interest.
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Mae St. John Bramhall
Fordham
Richmond
Ind
Chicago
Dudley Bramhall
Leonard Street
Japan
Arcadia
Moses
Isaac Martz
Piqua
Ohio
Tabitha
Lavina McCormick
Connersville
Martz
McCormick
Bigycle Sunday Post reports record bicycle show coverage
The Sunday Post claims a historic edition with 62 1 2 columns of ads and over 110 000 copies sold by 10 am. It printed 2000 extra Bicycle Supplements, aiming for about 200 000 total. The paper dominated bicycle news and ads in Boston, solidifying its five year lead.
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Sunday Post
Boston
Post
Sunday Herald
Sunday Globe
Sunday Journal
New England
Street Railwork Replaces Old Curve In Boston Common
Workers laid rails from Temple Place to Park Street on Tremont Street, with the duplex curve onto the Common to be abandoned by morning. The Boston Common section, long an eyesore, should regain normal appearance as spring returns. Broker W. F. Fitzgerald has been absent due to a medical operation but expects to resume business soon. Castle Square Opera's popular priced performances attract global musical attention with a balanced ensemble cast.
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Lexow Committee
Steel Rail Trust
Carnegies
Europe
West End
Temple Place
Park Street
Tremont Street
Beacon Street
Boston
Park
W. F. Fitzgerald
Fitz
Castle Square
Lyte
The Traitor At Valley Forge
A pennsylvania farmhouse tale centers on Madge Lee as her grandfather fears Allen Lee has been arrested for allegedly revealing American army plans to the enemy. Allen pleads innocence, a Valley Forge trial looms, and Madge clings to hope her father will be cleared.
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Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Madge Lee
Allen Lee
Lee
Washington
Madge
Mrs Annie Boudinot Wins Post Menu Prize
Mrs Annie Boudinot of 42 Smith Street Lowell wins the Post Menu prize of 5 dollars for last week. The prize menu appeared in the Post on Wednesday morning February 17.
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Annie Boudinot
Smith Street
Lowell
Post
Breakfast and Dinner Menus with Chops and Fish
Daily table hints outline a full meal plan with items for breakfast luncheon and dinner including grape fruit crusted breaded land chops creamed fish rice muffins escalloped onions and more. A recipe note details breaded lamb chops and creamed fish methods and lists Mrs Elizabeth Clifford of 66 Westland Avenue Boston as the author or contributor.
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Elizabeth Clifford
Westland Avenue
Boston
Newpaper Waifs and Snappy Ditties Across Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various newspapers. Bits reference Echoing lines about wealth, pride, crime, and daily life through playful banter and fictional characters. The piece mimics a satirical roundup of jokes and snippets.
Ode to Washington and Old Glory in Boston tribute
Samuel Dunlop from 44 East Brookline Street writes a patriotic verse praising George Washington, American liberty, and the Union Forever-Liberty motif. The piece honors Washington's memory with grand phrases, exalting national symbols and the unborn son, ending with a call to unity on freedom’s path.
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Samuel Dunlop
East Brookline Street
Washington's Birthday Observed With Citywide Festivities
The city marks Washington's Birthday with mass observances across Boston. Governor Wolcott hosts a State House reception. ceremonies at Faneuil Hall, Old South Church, and Music Hall feature speeches, dances, and children's programs. Numerous societies dress in insignia as bells ring and flags fly statewide.
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Washington
United States
Great
Western Republic
Wolcott
State House
Greenhalge
Faneuil Hall
Floral Emblem Society
Quincy
H. A. Thomas
Roger Wolcott
Tremont Temple
D. L. Moody
Old South
Old South Church
Merrill E. Gates
Amherst College
Barnard Memorial
Lilla Wiles Wyman
Perkins Institute For the
South Boston
Gilbert Stuart School
Dorchester
Boston
F. B. Mott
Henry D. Huggan
Edward M. Lancaster
Gilbert Stuart Association
Frank T. Robinson
Ross Turner
Boston Art Club
I. Austin Bassett
Edwin P. Seaver
Guard
America
Bankers’ Association
Bijou Opera House
Clover Club
North Bennet Street
Forty-third Massachusetts Regiment Association
American House
Salvation Army
Cozens
George Washington Italian Association
Cotillon Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Revere Firemen
Revere
Barnicoats
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Park Street
Mechanics
Nai Zion Society
Zion Hall
Hanover Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Jamaica Plain
Manhattan Club
Berkeley Hall
Young Men’s Hebrew Society
Copley Hall
Fifty-eighth
Massachusetts Regiment
Avon Club
The
United Hatters
Odd Fellows
Halil
Charlestown
Monument
Ward 8 Smoke Talk Delights Ward 8 Residents
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 8 held a smoke talk and entertainment last evening at 87 Leverett Street. Speakers included John Conn ell y, R. H. McFarland, Daniel McGrath and Councilman Sonnabend. Professor Woods performed magic tricks.
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Young Men's Democratic Club
Ward 8
Reooms
Leverett Street
John Connelly
R. H. McFarland
Daniel McGrath
Sonnabend
Ward
Professor Woods
Revere Beach Plans Unveiled For New Boulevard And Bath House
Metropolitan park commissioners outline a single large bath house with 1000 capacity to be built away from the water on Ocean avenue side of the park and future bath houses planned near Crescent Beach and Revere street. rules restrict abutters and prohibit certain uses and signs along the reservation. May start track work and boulevard construction by May first with a looped electric car route delivering passengers along the beach.
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Metropolitan Park Commissioners
Revere Beach
Boulevard
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
Crescent Beach
Ocean Avenue
Park
Revere Street
Park Commission
Point of Pines
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railway Company
Beach Street
Orient Heights
Railroad Avenue
How to Cut Your Skirt for Spring
A discussion on spring skirts notes French dressmakers favor a four yard wide front with back gathers. Yet authorities say the narrow style won t catch on here. Instead six yard hems dominate, usable as gored or circular skirts.
This Circular Skirt Patterned For Fashioned Fit
Readable guidance on making a circular skirt from a wide fabric. It covers cutting, width requirements, darting or tucking fulness, and lining as a waist-like layer. Instructions advise plain fitting over the stomach, back pleats or gathers, and full length with a slight train on house dresses.
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Boston Post
the Post
Mechanics’ Hall
DR. Ruiz
White Post
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
Boylston Street
Newton Street
Roxbury Crossing
Swenie
Chicago Fire Department
Detroit
Everett
Northampton Street
General Washington
Winter
Miss Lee
Baltimore
Felix Faure
Algeria
M. Cambon
Tunis
Napoleon III
General Logan
Mary Logan Tucker
George Lemon Tucker
George E. Lemon
Mme. Nansen
London
Norefield
Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Holmes
Quyeen Victoria
Agnes Mr. Horke
Adams Street
Roxbury
Pesray Dave and
Cosmical Corporation
Bole Proprietors
Bouillon
Greeley
Tribune
Tom
Yonkers Statesman
Chicago Tribune
Papa
Flora
Figaro
Anna
Kingsford
Ancier’s Etroleum Emulsion
State House—Patriotic Societies
Faneuil Hall—Children In Music Ball
Smoke Talk
Revere Park
Peel
Castoria
Ath
Te Shawnal Furniture Co
Tremont ST
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