Fortunate settlement ends Boston teamsters strike
The Boston post reports a peaceful resolution to the dispute between master teamsters and their employees. Wages and hours concessions favored workers, while employers gained advantageous wage scale adjustments. Key negotiators included William H. Lincoln, William Hartnett, Oscar J. Cox, Mayor Collins, and the State Board of Arbitration. The compromise, emphasizing conference and arbitration, leaves Boston’s transportation industry better and more harmonious.
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Teamsters
Boston
J.early
E. Lous
William H. Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
William Hartnett
Teamsters’ Union
Oscar JF. Cox
Freight Transportation Council
Collins
State Board of Arbitration
Bryan's New England Visit Impresses with Civic Focus
The Hon. William J. Bryan's New England tour leaves the public with a favorable, amiable impression. His Boston address urged higher political discourse and unity, stressing patriotism and shared national purpose beyond party. He gains friends regardless of political stance.
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William J. Bryan
New England
Republic
Bryan
Boston
Carnegie Institutions Form Unique Educational Endowment
The Carnegie Institutions assemble a diverse board led by former President Cleveland with Henry L. Higginson and Carroll D. Wright. The endowment backs a distinct system for higher education aiming to discover exceptional minds and enable their life work through financial aid, to advance science and thought.
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Andrew Carnegie
Cleveland
Henry L. Higginson
Carroll D. Wright
Lst of Trustees
The Massachusetts Single Tax League Reform Plea
The Massachusetts Single Tax League has spent five years educating the public on taxation theories. A banquet of college professors and political economists discussed reform, with Professor Seligman absent by illness. The league urges authority for municipalities to raise local funds by preferred taxation methods, seeking consent of the people.
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Massachusetts Single Tax League
Seligman
Columbia University
Massachusetts
Observant Citizen notes next summer ship plans and local issues
The Observant Citizen reports Ivernia sails June 24 with 124 booked, signaling rising American travel to King Edward’s domain. It surveys sidewalks and foot traffic in business districts, pricking at sloppy winter walking, and notes public interest in art, local dives into museum bids, and varied civic scenes from Court Street to transit concerns.
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Emerson
Cunard
Ivernia
Edward
Jake
Twenty Century Prodigy in Society and Siam Paradox
A satirical collage of vanity and wit. A poised woman boasts learning and polish while lacking domestic skills. Then a long playful riff on King Prabat Somdeth Phra Paramendi Maha Chulalongkorn of Siam and his hundred wives, framed as social rumor and caricature. The piece shifts to short vignettes about club politics, a tramp, and humorous exchanges, ending with a quip about Newton Newkirk.
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King Prabat
Somdeth Phra Paramendi Maha Chulalongkorn
Kate Klou Chowyu-Hua
Siam
United States
Prabat
New York
Single Tax League Advocates Advantage in Experiment
The Single Tax League argues that adopting the single tax will bring benefits, with many wise men believing there is no danger and potential gains, presenting it as a practical policy experiment.
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Single Tax League
Debate Over Miles Censure Sparks Army Regulation Clash
General Miles faces scrutiny as Secretary Root interprets a regulation as barring praise or disapproval among military personnel. The rule, linked to conveying censure, appears to target army affairs and possibly naval service, prompting accusations that the law was garbled to rebuke Miles. The censured officer’s stance remains more dignified.
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Miles
Secretary Root
Autograph menu frenzy at Lincoln banquet dazzles crowd
In Lincoln the Quincy House banquet saw Bryan and Mayor Collins signing menu cards while O G Barron kept the historic register. George Washburn of the Commonwealth Club drew praise for grace and eloquence as guests praised his public speaking presence.
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Lincoln
Neb
Quincy House
O. G. Barron
Roepert
Bryan
Collins
George F. Washburn
Commonwealth Club
Washburn
Bbck
West
Rosa Ray
Ypsilanti
W. V
Central Congregational Society Votes For Pastor Emeritus
The Central Congregational Society approves paying Rev. Edward L. Clark D D for temporary services after resigning as pastor. He will receive 500 dollars per month through September 1.
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Central Congregational Society
Edward L. Clark
D. D
Central Church
Church
Roxbury Pups Banquet of Roxbury Latin School Class of 192
The class of 192 at Roxbury Latin School held a dinner at the United States Hotel last evening with about 25 members present. Elected class officers are J. R. Grose president W. C. Holmes vice president Evert Wittington secretary P. V. Rills treasurer. L. R. Grose presided. speeches by M. A. Gallagher and L. P. Boyle followed, ending with the class singing popular airs.
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Boston
Excelsior Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Washington
United States
J. H. Woolfolk
William Lane
Cc. H. Seals
J. C. Taylor
Simon Ball
J. H. Blackwell
B. W. Taylor
Cleophas J. Johnson
Latin School
Roxbury Latin School
J. R. Grose
W. C. Holmes
Eeert Wittington
P. V. R. Lls
L. R. Grose
Messrs. M. A. Gallagher
L. P. Boyle
Partridge
Robert Withington
Our Native Land and the American Dream in Verse
A fragment from Robert Bridges quoted in the January Atlantic celebrates American liberty. It extols freedom earned through effort, contrasts swift upheaval with patient governance, and lauds Washington and Franklin as founders of a nation “destined to be great.” The passage ends with a toast to the Native Land and a blessing on the state.
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Washington
Franklin
Robert Bridges
Atlantic
NHAPOLITAN CREAMS Three Layer Ice Cream Recipe
The Post's Illustrated Menu offers a three color method for vanilla chocolate and strawberry creams. It explains base custard from eight egg yolks and sugar, thickened with gelatin and milk, then folded with whipped cream and frozen. Chocolate variant uses melted chocolate and strawberry uses flavoring with pink tint.
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Alice B. Whitaker
The Post's Original Short Story: Rose Darrel Becomes Doctor
In Ella Kenney's tale Rose Darrel faces skeptics as she pursues medicine aided by her friend Frank Gordon. A false fire alarm tests resolve, Rose cares for the injured Frank, and romance blooms as she defies doubters and accepts a future with him.
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Ella Kenney
Washington Street
Dorchester
Darrel
Rose
Shakspere
Frank
Rose Darrel
Frank Gordon
Dorchester Improvement Association Hears Transit Plans
A large Dorchester gathering at Greenwood Hall heard updates from the Harvard Improvement Association. John K. Berry announced a five cent fare to Bird Street with hope for extension. Alpheus Sanford reported progress on police protection and possible better detail pending funding. Officers elected included Willard A. Paul as president and Thomas F. Doherty as vice president, with a rising vote of thanks to P. J. A. Murphy who declined reappointment. A collation followed.
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Harvard Improvement Association
Greenwood Hall
Dorchester
Willard A. Paul
John K. Berry
New Haven
Bird Street
Alpheus Sanford
Harvard Street
Clark
Thomas F. Doherty
William H. Minot
Walter D. Loring
Thomas Co. Bachelder
A. F. Kohler
William G. Waitt
Arthur J. Bates
Ira M. Whittemore
P. J. A. Murphy
Boer Prisoners Need Clothing and Food, Says Rev Key
Rev W W Key, just returned from Bermuda, reports Boer prisoners lack adequate clothing and food. He notes six footers adapted to farm life find rations meager, confinement harms health, and second hand clothing is refused due to fumigation rules. Key promotes aid via Lend-a-Hand Society and cites 500 prisoners on a few acres showing skill in carved Bermuda cedar work.
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W.W
Key
Bermuda Islands
Edward Everett Hale
Oil Stove Trust 15 Announced In Chicago
The Record-Interpreter reports a new combine uniting gas, gasoline and oil stove factories. The American Stove Company, capital $5,000,000, leads nine firms covering major stove makers. Offices will be in St Louis, Chicago and Cleveland with C. A. Stockstrom as president and H. J. Trenkamp as secretary.
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Chicago
American Stove Company
St. Louis
Cleveland
C. A. Stockstrom
H. J. Trenkamp
Plans for Society Circus at Sharon Sanitarium Benefit
The Sharon Sanitarium auxiliary plans a three night benefit at Park Square Station on Feb 4 6 and 7 with 60 clubmen as clowns acrobats and riders plus 15 side shows 20 clowns and a bare back act. Tickets invited via 5000 invitations and 100 auction boxes at Tremont Theatre with proceeds supporting the hospital.
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Sharon Sanitarium
Old Park Square
J. Pierpont
The
B. F. Bowditch
M. Yardley
C. A. Porter
Harleston Parker
Joseph Linden Smith
William Lord Smith
Borneo
Back Bay
Boston
Tremont Theatre
NAMES SENT BACK OVER SUSPENDED CITY WORKERS
The State Board of Civil Service Commissioners returned the names of suspended street department employees after Superintendent Emerson requested. The discharge is now viewed as illegal since six month suspensions apply only to laborers. Officials say the transfer and reporting of names were mishandled and should have gone through civil service. M. J. O'Brien’s February 1901 transfer from street to water department and six month suspension are noted.
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State Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Street Department
Emerson
Mse
State Board
Civil Service Department
M. J. O’brien
O'Brien
Lens Lock Eyeglass Comfort and Reputation Claim
An ad touts Lens Lock as the tight strong eyeglass solution, stating no other Eyeglass makes match its comfort and reliability. It notes old nickel rimless glasses altered to Lens Lock with a fifty cent Letter L on the posts.
How LIVES Might Be SAVED By Rear Car Idea
Reader suggests adding a baggage or empty car at the rear of all passenger trains to reduce telescoping and rear-end wrecks after a New York calamity. The writer urges the Post to promote the safety idea. January 2.
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New York
Lynn
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Hayden
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Edward Hamlin
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Arthur Lyman
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Emma Stokes
John Stetson
Watts
Fox Somerville
John P. Pritchard
Hart
Green
Quincy
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W. J. Bryan
Europe
the King OF
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Uncle Sam
Mr. Carnegie
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Esterday
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Newton Newkirk
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Hotel Brunswick
George C. Houghton
Clu
John F. McDevitt
State Street
John E. Searles
Sugar King
Searles
Great Sugar Trust
Havemeyers
Bebet
Geo. G. Hall
Winter Hill Lodge
Somerville
Colored Masons
No. 10
A. F
Friendship Hall
Kneeland Street
Lundahl
Helene D. Woolfolk
A. M
DE. Clark
Roxbury
the Post
Sunday Post
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Hetter
OIL Stove Trust 15
Park Square Garden
State House
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
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Cincinnati
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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