NOT SO RADICAL Mayor Quincy Reviews Socialist Mayor's Plan
Boston Mayor Quincy comments on Mayor Chase of Haverhill a Socialist. He notes many cities use similar socialistic steps as expediency. cites $2 per day minimum for municipal workers, eight hour days in some branches, union wages, and moving toward direct city labor versus contractors. He supports public ownership selectively and cites Detroit and Boston examples.
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Haverhill
Fost
Quincy
Boston
Champlin
Cambridge
Chase
Lmits
Pingree
Detroit
Many Applications for Employment as Executioner
Massachusetts moves to electrocution as the new humane method for first degree murder. The plan includes a dedicated wing with a chair, hidden wiring, and an appointed engineer and warden to oversee the process. Citizens oppose capital punishment, citing risks to the innocent and lack of deterrence, with a prominent list of supporters and a call for public names.
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Bay State
Springfield
Massachusetts
New York
Warden Bridges
Abolitionists Plan Public Meeting on Death Penalty
The Society for the Abolition of Capital Punishment opposes the current law switching from hanging to electric chair. It urges further leniency and announces a public meeting in Pierce Hall in the third week of January to discuss ending capital punishment. The group argues the death penalty is unwise and unnecessary.
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Florence Spooner
Edward H. Clement
Warren F. Spaulding
Julia Ward Howe
Byrne
Frank I E. Fay
C. Marshall
Erving Winslow
Charles W. Birtwell
C. N. Field
Society For
Pierce Hall
Favorite Prescription touted for women’s health reform
An old promotional piece urges women to seek Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to cure weak womanly organs at home. It portrays female suffering from womb trouble as widespread and urges readers to contact the Buffalo physician for free advice, claiming renewed health and happiness after treatment. A testimonial from Mrs. Harry Pomeroy supports the remedy’s efficacy.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Harry Pomeroy
Box 258
Onona
Clayton Co
Carnegie Objects to Porter on Cuba Annexation
Andrew Carnegie challenges R P Porter the President's Cuba commissioner on annexation arguing Cuba's farmers artisans and miners would suffer. He cites sugar tobacco iron wood and shipyards as potential Cuban exports under annexation and warns of cheap Cuban labor harming American workers. He urges a plebiscite and cautions McKinley to abandon annexation toward true Americanism.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
R. P. Porter
Cuba
Robert P. Porter
Germany
Porter
Republican Party
McKinley
America
City to Advertise Unpaid 1898 Taxes for Sale
City Collector Taylor plans to advertise estates with unpaid 1898 taxes for sale to raise funds. Normally such properties would be advertised next fall, but cash needs prompt earlier action. Sewer tax dispute in courts causes many taxpayers to withhold payment pending legality of the tax.
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Taylor
Mayor Champlin Opposes City Paternalism and Electric Plant
Mayor Champlin declined to discuss the issue, citing lack of time, but argued against city ownership of utilities and land schemes in Cambridge. He supports some paternalism for business but warns against relying on city control, citing finances and technological change, and urges individual enterprise aligned with Anglo-Saxon ideals.
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Champlin
Haverhill
Cambridge
Riches of Alaska Outlook in Mineral Wealth
Surveyor-General W L Diston reports from Washington that Alaska's mineral outlook excites attention. He says the territory may astonish the world with wealth and resources, urging energy and endurance for development as fortune hunters flock to the Atlin district.
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Washington
W. L. Diston
Alaska
Atlin
Sir Henry Irving Faces Future Plans Amid Health Upturn
London reports focus on the English stage giant Sir Henry Irving as his health improves after illness in Glasgow. He may abandon actor-manager duties, continue to perform on shorter seasons, and consider an American tour under Frohman. Edwardes aims for fewer ventures, Daly's Theatre control may shift, and Ellen Terry plans her own touring company.
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London
England
Sir Henry Irving
Glasgow
Lyceum Theatre
Gar Rosa Opera Company
Irving
George Edwardes
Lyceum
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Sir Henry
Mr. Frohman
Mr. Edwardes
Daly
Bournemouth
United States
Ellen Terry
Beef and beef imports eyed in war camp hearings
Major Hopkins testified on sanitary conditions at Tampa Camp Thomas and Camp Alger, noting Camp Thomas abandonment in 1910 and no adverse reports on Camp Alger. Major Harrison described commissary stores, praising refrigerated beef and canned meat, while criticizing hoof cattle from Porto Rico. He linked fresh beef to higher illness and endorsed the overall supply system as good.
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Washington
Hopkins
Secretary of War
War Investigation Commission
Tampa
Camp Thomas
Camp Alger
Camp
Alger
Harrison
Ninth Volunteer Infantry
New Orleans
Santiago
United States
Porto Rico
Board of Survey
Beaver
No Opposition to Depew for U S Senator in Albany
On January 17 Chauncey M Depew will be formally elected United States Senator to succeed Edward Murphy of Troy. Republican legislators are nearly unanimous for Depew with no caucus opposition, while Murphy receives minority votes. Legislative totals show Depew leading Murphy in both chambers.
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Albany
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Edward Murphy
Troy
Murphy
Pronewly
embly—Depew
Depew
Installation at Putnam Lodge No 81 Officers Installed
At Putnam Lodge No 81 f O O F I Tuesday evening District Deputy Grand Master George H Vose and suite installed the officers for the ensuing term led by N G George M Locke V G D Daggett secretary Albert D Evans P G financial secretary George I Bryant treasurer Joseph C Barrus P G W P C Peterson conductor W A Howes R B N G EB Viteu L N Gs A H Small R B V G Terrance Adams U S V G H J Nicholson R B A L Green J H McDermott O G H H Crosby I G C V Henderson chaplain C C Davidson. After installation supper was served. Past Grand Charles B Woolley praised retiring noble grand John C Hurt with a gold watch charm.
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Putnam Lodge No
George H. Vose
N. G
George M. Locke
V. G
D. Daggett
Albert D. Evans
P. G
George I*. Bryant
Joseph C. Barrus
P. C. Peterson
W. A. Howes
I G
C. V. Henderson
C. C. Davidson
Charles B. Woolley
John C. Hurt
Dr Ball Cough Syrup Claims Quick Relief
Advert reads Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as a universal remedy for stubborn coughs. It touts immediate relief at a price of 25 cu and markets to a broad audience.
Annual meeting of New England Woman's Press Association
The New England Woman's Press Association held its annual meeting at Parker House yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E. M. Gosse presiding. The treasurer reported 122.27 dollars on hand. Balloting for officers followed.
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New England Woman's Press Association
Parker House
E. M. Gosse
Daggett Elected President of Local Club in Bright Outlook
Mrs Daggett wife of William Daggett of Brighton is elected president of a club with Helen Winslow as first vice president and Annie Murray as second vice president. The roster lists officers and committees including Irah Dunklee recording secretary and Alice Peterson corresponding secretary with strong notes on Daggett’s literary and club leadership and a promising outlook for the year.
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Neliie J. Daggett
Helen M. Winslow
Annie G. Murray
Irah Dunklee
Alice F. Peterson
A. E. Whitaker
Cora Barnard
Catherine Wilde
Barbara N. Galpin
Floretta Vining
A. Marion Donovan
Mary J. Lincoln
Evelyn G. Sutherland
Emily Selinger
Concessions in Ecuador Offer Rail and Bank Prospects
Advices from Guayaquil confirm concessions granted to American capitalists by the Ecuadoran government. The Ecudoran Improvement Company formed earlier by Peter Cooper Hewitt and Archer Harman plans a 300 mile rail line from Guayaquil over the Andes to a distant point, with an estimated cost of 17 million dollars and government subsidies expected to offset expenses. A Guayaquil bank with a capital of 1 million dollars is proposed, with directors including Erskine Hewitt, Charles H. Shirrill, St. George Lane Fox Pitt, and Bond Lockwood Jr as treasurer.
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New York
United States
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Hewitt
Archer Harman
Ecuadoran Improvement Company
Harman
England
Guayae
Andes Mountains
Furmer
Messrs. Hewitt and Harman
Erskine Hewitt
Charles H. Shirrill
City
St. George Lane Fox Pitt
London
Bond Lockwood, Jr
Roland Reed Fined for Assault in Nesbitt Theatre Incident
Roland Reed, actor, was arraigned before Justice Donohue in Wilkes Barre on charges of assaulting Roger Howell, the Nesbitt Theatre property manager. He was fined $12 and costs, which he paid.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Roland Reed
Justice Donohue
Roger Howell
Theatrical Matters Sees Lease Not Renewed at Columbia Theatre
The Columbia Theatre will not renew its lease for the 1899-1900 season. New York managers show interest, with Boston parties also bidding. Olga Nethersole’s manager Marcus Mayer is ill in Hartford, affecting tours. Louise Hepner exits Jack and the Beanstalk. Emily Beaupre steps in. The Turtle closes January 30 at the Manhattan Theatre ahead of Mlle. Bebe with Coghlan and Sullivan. Kathryn Clemmons, now Mrs. Howard Gould, writes Under Other Skies for private distribution. Louise Galloway misses recent Way Down East shows, with Bebe Vining replacing her.
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R. M. Gulick & Co
Columbia Theatre
Grace
New York
Boston
Marcus R. Mayer
Olga Nethersole
John T. Sullivan
Kathryn Clemmons
Howard Gould
Louise Galloway
Bebe Vining
Phebe Davies
Rupert of Hentzau at Hollis and varied theatre bills
This week at the Hollis features Rupert of Hentzau with James K Hackett and Jobyna Howland. Next week John Drew in The Liars and advance sale is brisk. At the Park Theatre Fanny Rice offers At the French Ball with a merry company. Boston Theatre presents The Old Home Stead scenes. Boston Museum runs William Gillette comedy Because She Loved Him So with Annie Russell.
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Rupert of Hentzau
the Hollis
James K. Hackett
Jobyna Howland
John Drew
Hollis
Fanny Rice
Park Theatre
Jack
Reuben
Swanzey
N. H
Denman Thompson
Boston Theatre
William Gillette
Boston Museum
Annie Russell
Catherine
Stuart Robson
the Tremont
the Meder
Castle Square Theatre
Johnson
Devil’s Island
Columbia
Hogan’s Alley
Grand Opera
Mr. Grandin
Miss Mountford
Billy van
Vevi Nobriga
the Howard
Nellie Sylvester
Grand Theatre
Joe Hood
Austin & Stone’s
Fiske
Chelsea
New York
Madge Lessing
Laura Burt
Sam Bernard
Richard F. Carroll
Julius Steger
William Norris
Sydney Booth
Marie George
Grand Opera House
Milton Aborn Engish Opera Company
Ida Mulle
Boston
Philadelphia
Grand Opera Company
Charles A. Ellis
Rice and Barton
Big Gaiety
Palace Theatre
Cobden Club manifesto urges wider foreign policy role
The Cobden Club executive committee led by Baron Farrar calls for Britain to engage more with foreign affairs and promote open door trade. They argue that territorial expansion by great powers affects free commerce and that commercial policy must precede progress on disarmament, urging adherence to open door principles in derelict regions.
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London
Cobden Club
Baron Farrar
Great Britain
Mail for the Bahamas Direct Mail Exchange Added
The Post Office Department arranged for a direct exchange of mails starting soon between Miami Florida and Nassau Bahama Islands for Bahama delivery excluding parcel post. Parcel post items go to New York City for dispatch as before. The Bahama mail despatch from New York continues as a supplement.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Miami
Fla
Nassau
Bahama Islands
New York City
New York
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