Simpson and Roosevelt discuss civil service reform in Washington
Jerry Simpson the sockless statesman from Kansas meets Civil Service Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge to discuss civil service reform and the Force bill. Simpson praises practical methods, criticizes patronage, and predicts Alliance influence in next Congress.
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Washington
Sproran
Jerry Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Kansas Statesman
Mr. Lodge
Sockless
Alliance
Kansas
Topeka
Fate of the subsidy schemes in doubt this week
The shipping bill remains unsettled as supporters push to raise it this week amid other priority appropriations. Speaker Reed warned time may run out before consideration. Senate backers watch closely and may attach the subsidy as a rider to the post office bill, but fierce opposition could derail it. If House passage occurs, some goals may be met despite uncertain fate.
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Reed
Senate
Candler Pushes Corse Reappointment Amid Factional Pressure
Congressional leader Candler fights to retain General Corse in office as Senators weigh factional support. Candidates Thomas Rockwell and ex Mayor Hart are mentioned as alternatives. Postmaster struggles mirror broader party splits as sessions lean toward reappointing an incumbent. Candler aims to place Corse on a nominations list this week.
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Candler
Corse
Congressional
General Corse
Thomas
Rockwell
Hart
Seasion
The Worst of the Flood Over in Ohio Valley
The worst of the flood is over with two feet of water receding in most downriver areas. Riverside remains flooded, many families cannot return home for up to two weeks, and railroads and post offices suffer. An estimated $4 million loss and 15,000 workers unemployed signal widespread suffering. only two drowning deaths reported and people in Pocahontas County face starvation.
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Losaerty
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio
Riverside
Marietta
Ohio Valley
William Powell
Benwood
Harry Ostgate
Torch
Pocahontas County
Ex Governor Foster Defines His Position on Silver Issue
Ex Governor Charles Foster spent the day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel noting his nomination as Secretary of the Treasury. He plans to await Senate confirmation, then travel to Washington to take the oath and arrange affairs before moving to Ohio to prepare for residence in the capital. He reaffirmed support for free coinage in principle but favored maintaining a gold silver ratio and current coinage rates, seeking world recognition of both metals when feasible. Judge Thurman praised Foster’s candidacy, highlighting his banking background, steadiness, and broad business support.
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New Yor
Charles Foster
Fifth Avenue
the Treasury
Ohio
Foster
Tom Pring
Lamai
Carleton Club Banquet with Cleveland Letter Read
Haverhill February 23 A Democratic Carleton Club banquet at Brittan Hall drew 200 plates. D S Chase presided B F Brickett was toastmaster with remarks by Josiah Quincy H N Cross and James O Parker. A Cleveland letter praised Democratic goals and good government. Letters from other leaders were read.
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Haverhill
Carleton Club
Brittan Hall
Chase
B. F. Brickett
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
H. N. Cross
Newburyport
James O. Parker
Methuen
Cleveland
New Yor
Sir
Grover Cleveland
Star Course ends with refined Tremont Temple concert
The final Star Course entertainment at Tremont Temple featured the Boston Civic Philharmonic Orchestra, soprano Emma O Thursby, violinist Bernhard Listemann, and cellist Fritz Giese. The Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody drew praise for artistry. Managers announce six more events at popular one dollar price with early sales limited to regular patrons.
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Tremont Temple
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Emma O. Thursby
Bernhard Listemann
Fritz Giese
Liszt
Listemann
Giese
Miss Thursby
Amateur Journalists Meet Set New England Banquet
The New England Amateur Press Association held a forenoon meeting to move the next gathering from Cottage City to Boston and hosted an afternoon conference on amateur journalism. Papers were read by Mrs. Minster and Willard O. Wiley with others from Chicago San Francisco and Utica. A banquet followed with Herbert Fowle as toastmaster and toasts from members.
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New England Amateur Press Association
Cottage City
Boston
Journaliss
Minster
Worcester
Willard O. Wiley
Chicago
San Francisco
Utica
Frye
Halifax
E. B. Swift
Cincinnati
National Press Association
Walter C. Childs
Harry C. Hochstedter
Philadelphia
Charles R. Bergen
Jersey City
Herbert Fowle
Discourse by Rev Leighton Parks at Emmanuel's Church
The Rev Leighton Parks spoke at Emmanuel's Church yesterday afternoon urging baptism and renewed consecration. He urged believers to immerse themselves in God and live regenerately, noting clergy often address social crises but a quiet service allows personal spiritual responsibility.
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Leighton Parks
Emmanuel’s Church
Parks
Bar Association Dinner in Boston at Vendome
The Bar Association of the City of Boston will hold a dinner Wednesday February 25 at 6 o'clock at the Hotel Vendome. Tickets are available only from the treasurer UC P Greenough located 39 Court Street.
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BAR Association
Bar Association of the City of
Boston
Hotel Vendome
P. Greenough
Court Street
Washington's Birthday Entertainment at South Boston Blind Home
A holiday program at the Home for the Blind in South Boston celebrated Washington's Birthday with recitations music gymnastics and notable participation by Helen Keller as part of a fundraiser for the Jamaica Plain Kindergarten. Boys and girls showcased storytelling geographic lessons and touch reading while the audience overflowed the hall. earnings aim to complete a $50 000 goal with $36 000 still needed.
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Washington
Home For the
Boston
Jamaica Plain
Helen Keller
Edith Thomas
Willie Elizabeth Robin
Willie
United States
Union
Texas
Alaska
California
Taverner
Washington Birthday program at Old South honors Griffis address
The Old South celebration featured Rev. William E Griffis address and prize awards for essays on Pontiac Tecumseh and colonial education. Prizes went to Caroline Stecker and Wilson Wormelle, moderated by Edwin Mead with a hymn by students and a Washington time speech outlining Washingtons early life and military career.
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Washington
William Elliot Griffis
Janet B. Halliday
H. E. Holt
Edwin D. Mead
Bowen
J.king
Philip
Pontiac
Tecumseh
Caroline Christine Stecker
Dorchester High School
Wilson Ward Wormelle
Brighton
Girls’ High School
Mary Hemenway
Pennsylvania
J. Griffis
Congress
Carpenter’s Hall
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Boston Deeds Inspire Paire and Teutonic Lessons
A speaker recounts Boston deeds that inspired Thomas Paine to write a tract aiding the country’s awakening. He argues French aid weakened Congress by becoming a mere committee, notes Washington’s display and dignity, and concludes that our institutions are Teutonic rather than English. He urges kindness as a lesson.
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Boston
Thomas Paire
Congress
Washington
Celebration by Barnard Memorial Children at Music Hall
About 5000 people attended a Washington’s birthday festival by the Barnard Memorial in Music Hall. Children representing nations danced in period costumes from Britannia to Spain and Italy, with a finale forming the Goddess of Liberty. Horace Kelley oversaw the hall floor as Rev. W F Locke directed the program.
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Music Hall
Barnard Memorial
Washington
Charles Barnard
New York
Britannia
England
Freddie Kerrigan
Boston
Strauss
Grace Buffa m
Emma Robinson
Jessie Judkins
Edmund
Goddess of
Liberty
Daisy Loud
Horace Kelley
W. F. Locke
Barnard Memorial Chapel
Pleasant Day at Miss Burnap Free Home Sale
A charity sale at Miss Burnap's Free Home for Aged Women on Common street drew many philanthropists. Twelve inmates aged 63 to 84 wore black gowns and mob caps as they hosted guests in the parlors. Managers Mrs. R. H. W. Gannett Mrs. C. E. K. Davis and Mrs. T. A. Balcom oversaw the event, which raised a good sum for the institution in its thirteen years of operation.
Street Cleaning in Berlin Society Meeting Report
At the Berlin Polytechnic Society meeting on November 20, Herr Schlesky outlined the rise of organized street cleaning from 1660. Berlin now uses night operations across 21 districts with 1000 laborers and 100 apprentices, wages cited, and fines for late collection. most work is done at night to keep streets clean during the day.
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Berlin Polytechnic Society
Herr Schlesky
Great Elector
Berlin
America
Seventh reunion marks 71st anniversary of Mechanics' Apprentices' Library
Past and honorary members gathered in Cotillon Hall yesterday afternoon for the seventh reunion and 71st anniversary of the Mechanics' Apprentices' Library Association. About eighty veterans attended, including Ex-Mayor F. W. Lincoln and many city mechanics. After a social prelude, the group dined. President Lincoln offered remarks on the deaths of Alexander S. Jordan, George Ross, B. F. Hersey, and William Dennison since the last meeting. Resolutions were adopted and several members spoke, honoring the association’s history and its prominent local figures.
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Mechanics’ Apprentices’ Library Association
Cotillon Hall
Mechanics
F. W. Lincoln
J. M. L. Babcock
Robert Bishop
Jonathan Butterfield
H. Whitcomb
Paul D. Wallis
David Watson
CG. C. Ryder
Andre Cushing
St. Johns
N. B
George Goleman
M. J. Cassidy
L. Mode
William Wallis
D. H. Miller
Mystic
Conn
Thomas Hall
O. M. Wentworth
Charles O. Eaton
J. W. D. Stodder
Babcock
Lincoln
Alexander S. Jordan
George Ross
B. F. Hersey
William Dennison
Association
Rev. M. Miller
Vincent Laforme
T. Merritt
J. M. W. Yerrington
Henry Guild
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purity
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for lung and throat affections, liver toning, and various skin diseases. It claims year round efficacy, compares with patent medicines, guarantees money back if no benefit, and asserts value as a blood purifier available through druggists.
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Dr. Pierce
Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy Promises $500 If No Cure
The ad declares a reverse payment offer by the makers of Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy. If the remedy fails to cure catarrh, customers receive $500, regardless of case severity, backed by the company’s claim of curing thousands where others failed. The promotional pitch urges readers to try the medicine to avoid missing out on the risk-free guarantee.
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Dr. Sage
Plan of Campaign Endorsed in Boston Lectureship
Joseph Cook and General Booth drew strong support for their campaign plan at a Boston lectureship held Monday. The event highlighted the leaders’ organized effort and drew attendees from local reform and religious groups.
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Joseph Cook
Gen. Booth
Boston Monday
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