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Delaware Deadlock Illustration of Purchasable Partisanship
The piece condemns the Delaware stalemate as a moral lesson on politics. It argues the people are denied representation in the U.S. Senate because a gas speculator controls outcomes. The author blames the Republican party for the situation and asserts Addicks bought the Legislature with cash.
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Delaware
United States Senate
Republican Party
Addicks
Mayor Curtis Scrutiny Sparks Debate Over Clean Sweep
The Journal mocks the mayor’s claim of weeding out incompetent Democratic officials while noting only one removal, the Superintendent of Streets. The piece invites readers to compare current street conditions with Carter’s era and questions the competence of Wheeler’s predecessor.
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Curtis
Superintendent Carter
Mr. Wheeler
Water Supply Rights for Boston in Metropolitan Plan
Boston argues that any metropolitan water scheme must fully recognize and compensate the city for transferring its costly waterworks to state control. While backing a solution to supply districts with ample pure water, Boston insists on fair compensation and protection of its municipal interests in the takings.
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Boston
Bunker Hill Day Debate Sparks Holiday Priority
The Massachusetts Legislature debates making June 17 a legal holiday. Proponents defend Bunker Hill as a defining Revolutionary War victory and urge observance with enthusiasm, while opponents resist adding another spring holiday. The issue hinges on broader reluctance to extend spring-time commemorations.
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Massachusetts
Bunker Hill
Great Britain
Yorktown
Boston Observes Holiday Tied to Bunker Hill Annexation
Boston marks the holiday linked to its Charlestown incorporation era and ensures the day is properly observed, reflecting the city’s historical ties to Bunker Hill.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Expiring Fifty third Congress Faces Final Four Working Days
The Fifty third Congress, of Democratic control, nears its end with only four working days left. It has killed McKinleyism and ended federal election interference but failed to seize opportunities. Critics blame weakness and misdirection among Democrats and warn the party must learn from its choice of representatives or risk vain efforts.
Ever Faithful Isle and the Cuban Uprising
The piece argues insurrections in Cuba recur, usually ending with reaffirmed Spanish rule. It notes Jose Marti as a leader, doubts current strength, and suggests a future uprising could succeed. It predicts U.S. sympathy for Cuban republic creation and implies Cuba may one day join a broader American republic.
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Cuba
Caribbean
Jose Marti
United States
International Monetary Conference Proposal and US Representation
Senator Wolcott proposes appointing commissioners to an international monetary conference. A historic Harrison 1892 conference at Brussels existed but yielded little. Now France Germany and England drive a new effort to define gold and silver roles, with the United States seeking full representation through an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill.
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United States
Wolcott
Harrison
Brussels
Atlantic
France
Germany
England
Observant Citizen Palmer completes probe of two Boston firms
Bartlett Palmer, Boston visitor and Philadelphia accountant, wraps up a complex review of two major investment companies after six months in Boston. The piece notes his broad travel in New England and friendships formed during the inquiry. It also mentions German plans for Bismarck’s 80th birthday and a Twain anecdote about impromptu speaking at a Army reunion.
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Boston
Mr. Palmer
New England
Philadelphia
Sunday Post
Curtis
Mark Twain
Clemens
Army of the Tennessee
Chicago
Connecticut
Palmer House
Sam Clemens
Born in England Not Eligible for U.S. Presidency
A letter asks if a native born English man can be president. The writer replies that no man born in a foreign country is eligible for the presidency, and states that children of foreign ministers born here are ineligible as well.
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Prince Bismarck
Germany
Fatherland
E. Doppler
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The
United States
J. Scairallon
Legislature Considers Junketing and Medfield Asylum Costs
Both houses debated outside travel by committees to study labor and gas issues as part of a wider junketing controversy. The Senate backed mercantile affairs trips, while the House rejected similar authority for manufactures. Medfield Insane Asylum trustees seek 300000 for furnishings and 314600 total to finish the project. A bill granting municipal suffrage to women was moved to Tuesday.
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Myr. Frothingham
Essex
Fuller
Brookline Gas Light Company
Fort Point Channel
General Court
Committee On
Metropolitan Affairs
Commonwealth Park
South Boston
McMorrow
Sprague
Anecdotes of Judge Bigelow and Cobbs Cannon Court Tale
The anecdote recounts Justice George T. Bigelow in 1846 preferring quiet in the Court of Common Pleas and punning with a drunken lawyer as the Flying Artillery commander Moses G. Cobb is noted for his cannon salute on the courthouse steps. A volley interrupts the docket, prompting the judge to acknowledge Cobb’s presence.
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Joseph A. Willard
George T. Bigelow
Court of Common Pleas
Lenten Brides Prompt Quiet Winter Wedding Trend
Miss Anna Gould will wed in a white ceremony during Lent, following a quiet example that may inspire many clergy to perform more weddings. Three bridesmaids will wear white gowns with fur trim and large black hats.
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Miss Gould
Anna Gould
Fish dinner today as Lent begins at port wharf
Vessels return with generous fares for Lent. The Mary A Whalen and other Gloucester ships led a fleet that brought in thousands of pounds of mixed fish and substantial earnings across two trips. The fleet, including John M Mackenzie and Indiana, aims to meet demand.
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Boston
Mary A. Whalen
Sylvester Whalen
Gloucester
John M. McKenzie
W. McDonald
Indiana
Sewell Smith
Georges
T Wharf
Gismonda Delights Boston With Davenport in Sardou Drama
A lively Boston week features Fanny Davenport in Sardou’s Gismonda at the Boston Theatre praised for scenic splendor and polished acting. MacDowell as Almeria and Roberts as Zaccaria win acclaim, while the company offers Dorcas at the Emergency Hospital benefit and runs of In Mizzoura and A Gold Mine amid a busy schedule at multiple houses.
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Sardou
Gismonda
Almeria
Zaccaria
Miss Davenport
Florentine
Almerio
Scarbrow
Arthur Elliott
Ida Frohawk
William Furst
Nat C. Goodwin
Hollis
Cheapest Yet For Books Offers 4 Cent Book
The Walter M. Lowney Co of Boston advertises a prettily illustrated book titled Where Air Is Sweet for 4 cents in stamps. The slim volume is pitched as suitable for the parlor table and mailed at low cost.
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Walter M. Lowney Co
Boston
Patrolman Merrill Discharged Over Intoxication Charge
Patrolman Robert D. Merrill of Division 10 was discharged from the force by the Board of Police after being found guilty of intoxication at roll-call last evening.
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Robert D. Merrill
Division 10
Board of Police
Lancers Postpone Visit to Bijou Opera House and Upcoming Shows
The Lancers led by veteran George W. Wilson planned a uniform visit to pay respects to a comrade and see Our Uncle Dudley, but the program change postponed the event to next week. Austin & Stone's Museum promises a two week surprise with a foreign entertainment act. Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellew at Columbia Theatre schedule Charlotte Corday for opening week and Francillon Camille Therese later. Lotta Hope takes Hands Across the Sea role. Nickle Odeon showcases the human sewing machine plus a stage show.
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Pauline Hall Offers Dorcas for Boston Hospital Benefit
Telegram from Pauline Hall in Pittsburg dated February 26 1895 offers her company for the Emergency Hospital fund benefit at the Boston Theatre on March 7. She and her organization pledge services for the Dorcas operatic comedy or any part to suit the program.
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Penn
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Boston Theatre
Napoleon climbs Alps yet fails to find Pike's Peak
A playful verse questions Napoleons ascent of Alps and mocks his odds to reach the peak of Pike s Peach in a riddle like line. It contrasts historic ascent with a humorous chase for a distant summit.
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Alps
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