Congress Should Speak on Philippines Policy
The author urges Congress to declare against permanent U.S. occupation of the Philippines, criticizing the Senate resolution as weak and urging a strong House action. The piece frames the issue as central to next year’s political battle, urging non-imperialist lawmakers to act decisively.
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McKinley
Philippines
United States
Congress
Senate
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Plain issue on state supervision of telephone companies
The Bell people seek to fog the debate with theories. The issue is simple and plain. Telephones should come under state supervision like gas, electric, railroads, and streetcars. Public service and street use justify oversight, with a remedy for onerous or unjust rates. Exemption only serves Bell. Analysis aligns with many stockholders.
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Bell
Commonwealth
Tremont Street Tracks The Greatest Good Debate
The piece argues the Tremont streetcar line must be kept open to relieve subway crowding and protect life and limb. It insists on prioritizing surface cars for carriage traffic, noting expanded elevated through tracks would require surface service to continue and warns of the need to rebuild the subway if not.
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Tremont Street
Committee weighs surface placement as alternative to removal
The committee favors placing objects on the surface rather than removing them. They apply the test of the greatest good for the greatest number to this question.
Standing Army Debate Sparks Alarm Over Militarism
Senator Carter of Montana argues militarism is a necessity in the army reorganization bill debate while Senator Hawley cautions against a large standing army. Critics warn that Spain war era militarism undermines free government and risks absolutism despite compromise limits.
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Carter
Montana
Senator Hawley
Spain
Hawley
United States Senate
Audacious Rider to Forcible Canal Scheme in House
The piece denounces Senate tactics to force the Nicaragua canal bill as a rider on a river and harbor appropriation. It warns the House to resist log rolling that would rush $30,000,000 in benefits and $5,000,000 to private interests, arguing the measure needs thorough debate and House input. The call is for firm House opposition to the scheme.
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House
Senate
Maritime Canal Company
United States
Financial trends in stock markets and liquidity pressures
The past week shows a strong undertone in stock markets despite a holiday and Philippines turmoil. Investors question how far the advance can go as big pools unload onto the public. Easy money fuels the bull market, while higher rates loom and banks restrict collateral, possibly triggering a price correction and reduced activity if a bond issue occurs.
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Philippines
United States Treasury
Observant Citizen Echoes Kipling’s Illness and Esteem
The English speaking world awaits news from Rudyard Kipling’s sick room with anxious interest. The tribute to his literary genius is deep, as his pen guides national spirit through romance and counsel. S. Blanchard praised as a fair appraiser, trusted by merchants and known for sound judgments from boots to church music.
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Rudyard Kipling
S. Blanchard
Jie
Boston Letter: Local chatter on society and theater
A Boston correspondent notes on retired actor Matt Corey selling a bicycle tire pump, a stock exchange anecdote ending with a sermon on decorum, a fashion critique, and North Cambridge nine bachelors facing a determined group of visiting nine young ladies at a college city banquet, with flags, Maine and Dewey imagery, and a playful clash of social clubs.
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North
Cambridge
Cedar Square
Maine
Dewey
General Alger
Italy
Alice
College City
Pride of Our Line: The Old Ming’s Global Quest
A verse narrative by John Langdon Heaton recounts a sea voyage in search of the Old Ming. The narrator describes storms, distant ports from Peru to Barbadoes, battles with a Spaniard, and the return home with a strengthened fleet and freed peoples. The poem frames pride, endurance, and loyalty to a ship and mission.
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Ming
John Langdon Heaton
A Sister’s Tale Warns Of Hidden Secrets And Love
In a quiet cottage, Aunt Sue recalls her youth and a dangerous romance that led to heartbreak. A crippled widow laments secrecy and warns Ethel to heed honest counsel and avoid reckless elopement. The tale ends with Ethel’s quiet departure to await a family letter.
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Laura
Ethel Emerson
Sue
Casey
Auntie
Ethel
Mother
Post short story contest rules and prizes
The Post invites weekly entries for Original Short Stories with $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 each for four more. Submissions must be 700 to 1000 words, single sided, with full name and address, prepaid postage, and return postage included. Only women readers may enter. manuscripts should be folded and mailed to the Short Story Editor.
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Post
the Post
Daily Table menu and Lyonnaise tripe recipe
The notice lists meals for the day with fruit, cereals, bacon, omelette, crullers, coffee, soups, beef, vegetables, desserts and a supper. It includes a Lyonnaise tripe recipe instruction and an address for Mrs G H Hunter of West Newton.
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G. H. Hunter
Margin Street
West Newton
Boston Post prize for best three meal bill of fare
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of 35 dollars for a three meal bill of fare for a family of five. Entries must be brief menus with cooking directions, limited to 10 dollars per week, end each Saturday, and print results each Sunday. Address communications to Cooking Kaitor, the Post, Boston.
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Boston Post
Post
Cooking Kaitor
the Post
Boston
Rev Dr Perin Urges Saloon Spread and Motormen's Protection
At a Sunday service the Rev Dr Perin spoke on current legislative bills. He favored word option to allow local control of licenses and proposed more saloons in Back Bay. He supported school instruction on intemperance and backed vestibule bills protecting motormen from cold weather while commuting.
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Back Bay
Perin
Boston
Hills
Jamaica Plain
Commonwealth Avenue
Copley Square
Arlington Street
Demons in the City: Lorimer Sermon at Tremont Temple
Dr. Lorimer’s Tremont Temple sermon discusses human demoniacs, arguing demons arise from both mind and disease and critiquing greed, cruelty, strong drink, and corporate control of streetcar lines. He cites Tammany Hall wine purchases and warns about merchant marine cruelties and urban vice.
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Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Boston
Tammany Hall
Lori
Devil as Scarecrow Topic Dominates Park Theatre Talk
Dr Frederick Bell of Metropolitan Temple San Francisco spoke on The Devil a Scarecrow at the Park Theatre last evening. He praised Ingersoll as a prince of iconoclasts but lamented his method. Bell listed devilish offspring of disbelief, and Mrs M Carroll Kirby of the Faith and Hope Society presided as songs were performed.
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Frederick Bell
Metropolitan Temple
San Francisco
Park Theatre
Ingersoll
Dr. Bell
M. Carroll Kirby
The
Faith and Hope Society
Reform in School System Lecture at Parker Memorial Hall
President Elmer H. Capen of Tufts College spoke at Parker Memorial Hall on Educational Progress and Reform. He urged a State board of experts to supervise public schools and support by state taxation, advocating broadening of college courses and joint manual and intellectual training. He answered audience questions after the talk.
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Elmer H. Capen
Tufts College
Parker Memorial Hall
Berkeley Street
Capem
Capen
Dawes Funeral Held at King's Chapel for George Greenleaf Dawes
Funeral services for George Greenleaf Dawes of C. F. Hovey & Co were held at King's Chapel. Dawes, born about 67 in Quincy, was connected to the firm through his uncle Richard C. Greenleaf and served its store until his death. Members of the firm, department heads, clerks, and cash boys attended, with pallbearers and ushers drawn from the company. He was buried in Quincy.
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George Greenleaf Dawes
C. F. Hovey & Co
King’s Chapel
Mr. Dawes
Quincy
Richard C. Greenleaf
Dawes
Howard N. Brown
B. J. Lang
Walcott Johnson
Samuel Johnson
George Dean
George W. Brown
O. H. P. Heath
Arthur Lovett
W. H. Partelow
William MacMahon
G. K. Somerby
F. P. Brown
John Mavjef
C. H. Burgess
John W. Copeland
Wiliam Endicott
Henry Woods
E. C. Johnson
Samuel P. Mandell
Wolcott Johnson
Elwin O Sachs Named Technical Adviser For Grand Opera Syndicate
The grand opera syndicate of London appoints Elwin O Sachs as general technical adviser on architectural and mechanical matters. He will lead building operations and supervise stage mechanism and installations. Dr Smiles, author of Self Help, is in frail health at nearly 80, preparing for the end. The Minto children enjoy skating in Ottawa while the Governor General engages in yachting and sleighing events with rides to races and the ice carnival at Aylmer.
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Grand Opera Syndicate of London
Elwin O. Sachs
Quips and Punchlines Across Old Newspapers
A collage of brief jokes and quips from different papers. Includes Mrs Crawford jokes on Lent and taxes, a weather remark from an oldest inhabitant, and a playful exchange about Caesar and Washington reflecting light humor of era papers.
Questioning Washington's Birthday Celebration in Denmark
Albert Erickson of East Boston questions the Post's report on a Washington's Birthday celebration shown in Stockholm, Denmark or Sweden. He asks if a Stockholm exists in Denmark and clarifies the Swedish royal family and American legation details. He urges correction if the event occurred in Sweden and notes possible geography confusion.
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the Post
Washington
Denmark
Stockholm
Sweden
Ww. W. Thomas
W. W. Thomas
Grand Hotel
Royal Palace
Albert Erickson
Yast Boston
Boston Post bill merits General Court support for telecom control
The Boston Post bill, now before the Legislature, deserves strong support from the General Court. It would place telephone rates and accommodations under the Gas and Electric Light Commission, preferred to creating a new commission, given the current excess of commissions in the Commonwealth.
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Beverly Citizen
Boston Post
General Court
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Commonwealth
This Is an Advertisement Says Boston Grocers Notice
A Reading Chronicle note reports Cobb Bates Yerxa Company Boston grocers ran a Boston Post reading notice titled This is an advertisement not a puff from the paper. The item is described as honest and proper.
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Reading Chronicle
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Company
Boston
Boston Post
Rannymede Club Whiskey Under Government Supervision
The label proclaims Rannymede Club as absolutely pure whiskey with the phrase distilled stored aged and bottled under the supervision of U S Government highlighting a government oversight claim.
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U. S
Perry Speaks Ex Mayor Perry Somerville Attends Hearing
Somerville ex mayor A A Perry, noted for leadership on public questions, would speak on State supervision of the telephone and monopolies but cannot attend the hearing. He is recognized as a premier Massachusetts city chief executive of recent years.
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A. A. Perry
Somerville
Massachusetts
Perry urges stronger public control on Post bill hearing
From Florida dated Feb 22 Albion A Perry argues the Post telephone bill needs stronger power for the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to set and enforce rates and service quality. He dismisses fears of investor oppression and supports expanding board authority for fair public ownership. Hearing resumes today at 10 30 am before mercantile affairs in Room 429 with Powers opposing the bill and James A Bailey of Arlington representing the people's interests.
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Florida
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Massachusetts
Albion A. Perry
New York Life Leads In New Insurance Business
Albany Feb 26 The insurance reports filed with Insurance Superintendent Payne show 1838 year results for fire and marine lines improving over 1897 with total premiums receipts 128 452 223 49 and losses 75 158 861 13 taxes 5 916 444 96 disbursements 152 338 978 85 Life companies report large gains New York Life leads in new business with 73 471 policies insuring 152 093 369 and new premiums 6 054 499 Mutual Life 61 78 policies insuring 128 780 CF and new premiums 5 146 549 Equitable Life 42 030 policies insuring 121 267 516 and new premiums 14 436 4 The war tax on new business from these firms will exceed 350 000 New York Life filed a new form policy non forfeitable and incontestable from issue date based on 3 percent interest liberal policy likely to upset insurance methods.
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Albany
Payne
Iire and Marine Companies
Life Companies
New York Life
Mutual Life
Equitable Life
Vanderbilt's Pleasure Party Heads to Palm Beach Florida
A luxury train carrying William K. Vanderbilt and friends departs Jersey City for Florida next Thursday. The party includes K Suffern Tailor, Oliver Harriman Jr., George B. de Forest, Leonard Jacob, and Winfield Scott Hoyt. They may stay several weeks and Vanderbilt may sail the yacht Valiant to give guests cruises to Havana and Santiago.
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New York
Jersey City
Florida
William K. Vanderbilt
Palm Beach
Peninsula
K. Suffern
Oliver Hareriman, Jr
George B. de Forest
Leonard Jacob
Winfield Scott Hoyt
South
Vanderbilt
Valiant
Havana
Santiago
Springfield reader praises Boston Post’s bright outlook
A reader from Springfield notes on a Boston trip that the Boston Post is widely read and very bright, expressing support and wishing it success.
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Springfield Union
Boston
Boston Post
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