Arbitration Treaty Between United States and Great Britain Endorsed
The treaty is praised for impartiality and durability, binding both nations to settle unresolved differences in court rather than by war. It is celebrated as a milestone in civilization and a bold American achievement against old-world resistance. The piece also discusses Boston improvements including ferry service, electric lines, dredging Bird Island flats, and public docks plans urged for legislative consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Ace Minder
Boston
East
Winthrop, Revere
Lynn
Bird Island Flats
Madras
India
New England Banquet To Olney In Honor Of Services
A call for a public New England reception for Secretary of State Olney on his March 4 retirement. The piece lauds his six New England representation in the Cleveland cabinet and his Venezuelan policy and arbitration treaty with Great Britain as enduring, world notable achievements. Massachusetts should lead the demonstration.
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Olney
New England
Department of State
Boston
Cleveland
Massachusetts
State Department
Great Britain
Mr. Olney
Government Should Sell Out Railroads Say Critics
The piece argues Speaker Reed’s ruling ends plans to refund the Pacific railroad, urging Treasury to foreclose and sell the lines to exit a costly government partnership. It claims bonds totaling 60 million dollars are due, warns of ongoing losses, and denounces paternalism in public finance.
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Reed
Pacific Railroad
Treasurypartment
Congress
United States
McKinley reforms New England cabinet post eyed
The Post reports exclusive word that ex Governor John D Long may join President McKinley’s cabinet as New England member. General Osborne supports the move and influences Canton opinion while McKinley weighs the appointment amid health rumors and republican enthusiasm.
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Long
New England
McKinley
Canton
General Osborne
Major McKinley
Post
John D. Long
The
One-Year Mayor Term for Boston Backers Referendum Stance
The Boston Legislature should restore the old one year mayoral term, coupling any change with a public referendum. The two year term, adopted amid partisan maneuvering, has yielded no real benefit and reduced off year election interest. The Post urges letting voters decide the timeline for Boston’s mayoral elections.
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Boston
the Post
State Board on Docks and Terminal Facilities Report
The board’s report to the Legislature urges public ownership of East Boston unimproved water front and calls for removing East Boston grade crossings by relocating Boston area rail lines. It outlines rail connections to the West Northwest and Canada and envisions unlocking millions of feet of land for permanent city use.
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State Board On
East Boston
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
West
Northwest
Canada
Mysterious medical case in a Chelsea romance and a ghostly twist
In a mixed tale from Sy Ke, May Collins of Chelsea and Quong Mow plan a union as a bride follows a year after his business start. A hospital drama follows a dying man in a hypnotic transfer, a veiled visitor, and a blue phosphorescent outline signaling a dramatic turn.
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Barclay
Preteal
Transon
Edward
Earth
Miss Ah Fun Becomes Mrs Quong Mow in Chinatown
Miss Ah Fun, a Beijing native with bound feet, marries merchant Quong Mow of 23 Pell Street. The wedding festivities are the talk of Chinatown as Ah Fun joins a small number of Chinese women with foot binding in the United States.
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Ah Fun
Quong Mow
Pell Street
Chinatown
United States
MISS AH FUN Weds Quong Mow of New York
A Chinese maiden named Miss Ah Fun has just married Quong Mow, a resident of New York. The ceremony marks a union between two families and signals a cross cultural match in the community.
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Miss AH Fun
Quong Mow
New York
Breakfast and dinner dishes from a 1910 home cook guide
A home cookbook style list presents daily meals with detailed recipes for corn cake, sponge cake, and potato balls. It includes a toddy of tips on cloak fashion and affordable fabrics, noting price trends and color advice for promenades.
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Edward Hennrikus
Newton Centre
Mass
Witty Quotations and Humble Punchlines Parade in Comic Snippets
A collage of short humorous exchanges from various papers features a South American exchange about governance, a camel-like dance remark, a beggar's plea about bicycle debt, a clock's morning fit, a snob’s joke about Lord Peckham, a thief’s burglar scare, a would be wife’s safety shot, and a long winded tribute to a reliable reader who paid in advance.
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Puck
Africa
Molly
Polly
Yonkers Statesman
Jane
Detroit Free Press
Snobson
Lord Peckham
Sportsman
London Figaro
John A. B. Shippey
I. D
SAPP
Plymouth
Ill
Appreciation for Moody meetings in the Post
A reader signs as WORKMAN praising the Post's coverage of Moody meetings. He cannot attend but reads the Post to follow the discussions on his way to work and wishes continued success for Mr. Moody and the newspaper.
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Post
Moody
Workman
Wilson
Questioning Prohibition and Moral Influence in Law
A reader argues that if gambling regulation can have moral influence despite enforcement limits, the liquor sales ban might share that benefit. He contrasts prohibition with theft and homicide laws, asking whether license systems or abolition are appropriate, citing Stoneham Massachusetts January 10.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Wolcott
Stoneham, Jan
L. C. Shaw
Gowns for the Promenade in Cold Weather
New York maids and matrons cling to a hardening habit of going coatless in cold water fashion. The rite is seen as a test of hardy resolve that could cut coatmakers, yet risks pneumonia for those who brave the chill.
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New York
Salvation Army Promotes Cozens to Lieutenant Colonel
General Booth of the Salvation Army promotes Brigadier W. J. Cozens to lieutenant colonel on the recommendation of Commander Booth-Tucker as a mark of appreciation for his faithful work and loyalty.
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Cozens
General Booth
Salvation Army
Consul Booth-Tucker
W. J. Cozens
Theatres Buzz with New York and Boston Acts
A busy program highlights Park Theatre performances of My Friend from India and Boston Theatre audiences enjoy Brian Boru. Ongoing runs promise profits. Henry Irving retires after Cymbeline. Upcoming acts include Olcott, Mari tana, and Damrosch opera company, with various tourists and managers negotiating leases.
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Boston
Whitney Opera CO
Brian Boru
Broadway
Reunion of Shurtleff School Alumni Set for February 3
The Shurtleff School Alumni Association announces its annual reunion on February 3 with committee chair Agnes S Connelly coordinating plans to entertain graduates. The item notes society events and a Vermont associations event featuring O O Howard and Mrs Howard at a Boston hotel with Civil War era military emphasis.
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Shurtleff School
Agnes 8. Connelly
Hospital Aid Society
Mrs. Howard
Hotel Vendome
Military of
Vermont
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William Goodlove
Pension Bureau
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S. D
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Tion
Royal Baking Powder CO
Boston College
Sy KE
May Collins
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Chelsea, Mass
China
Nankin
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Westminster
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A. M
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Mark Twain
London
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Denmark
Prince Lepanoff-Rostovsky
Mary A. Livermore of
Melrose
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England
William J.brown
John Wesley
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Wesley
Charles Ayer Whipple
Miles
Albert A. Pope
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Luys
Salpetiere Hospital
Paris
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Clark University
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Heeye
Squire Huxtable
Perkins Junction Palladium
Chicago Tribune
Cuticura
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Park Theatre
Boston Theatre
Hilda Hollins
Amanda Trabris
Max Bleiman
Empire State Express
Keith’s
Henry Irving
Anna
John Drew
Hollis
Rosemary
H. Beerbohm Tree
Laura Millard
Martin Pache
Clara Lane
Richie Ling
Castle Square
Maritana
Francis Wilson
Tremont Theatre
Messrs. Whitney & Moore
H. Co. Miner
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Chauncey Olcott
Clare
Columbia
Georgia Cayvan
Squire Kate
Miss Pennington
May Irwin
Charles Leve
Damrosch Opera Company
New Grand
Lettie le Vyne
Colonel Stone
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Rosa
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Troja
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Cohen
Malcomb
Black Art
Fire King
Weston Sisters
William Gillette
Secret Service
Grace Filkins
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Damrosch
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Co
Keith
Model Playhouse
Sig. Alberti
Mme. Orlandi
Mapleson Opera Co
Arthur
Jennie Dunn
Chas, T. Ellis
Casper
Kid St. Onge
Hollis Pereatre
Isaac B. Rich
WEEF
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Posemary
Empire Theatre
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Clio
Mlle
Frank D. Bryan
Hiatts
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John DP
Drew
Cor
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Pulse OF
Journal
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Tremont St
Tremont
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the Gondoliers
Park
the Stock Co
Michael Strogoff
Harry Rogers
Potomac
Grand Opera House
Punn
MUSEE
Hanover St
Edwards
Platti
Oldes
de Laine
Derson
Wentworth
Ed Parker
Nellie Buckley
Parece
Williams
Louise Hanson
Gertie McIntire
the le Roux
Ada Weston
Columbia Theatre
CY Olcott
Mr. Olcott
Satal
Austin
Stone's
Stamboul
Annie Cottrell
Ajeeb
K Roddell Bros
Masonic Temple
FAS
Palace Court
Sudbury St
West Newton St. Armory
Shawmut Ave
G. M. Raymond
Portland
Alatial
Roemerpet State
Ana
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