People Should Elect U.S. Senators by the People
The piece argues that state legislatures corrupt the U S Senate selection through wealth influence and patronage. It cites Ohio Delaware and Maryland as flawed examples and urges direct popular election to ensure honest choices. It contends federal law and executive influence distort legislature outcomes and that a people’s vote would yield better men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Delaware
United States
Ohio
Maryland
McKinley
Publicity in the Courts Opposes Indecent Matter Secrecy
The Attorney General urges a law to exclude from trials all but interested parties in indecent cases to protect youth morals. The editorial opposes it, arguing open courts deter misconduct, protect public morals, and align with the Constitution, while warning such secrecy could create a secret judiciary and backfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Bar of Justice
Anglo Saxon Claims and British Aggressive Spirit
A Liverpool speech by Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, proclaims a three fold duty to claim wealth for Britain, defend its gains, and deter rivals with force, portraying England as driven by aggrandizement and earth hunger aided by the Maxim gun and ironclad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Liverpool
Lord Rosebery
England
Pair Play for Our Judges
Attorney General Knowlton urges reform to raise salaries for Massachusetts higher court justices. He argues compensation should reflect workload and dignity, noting recent high private fees and urging the state to improve judicial pay to attract and retain capable judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Gaston Speaks at Merchants Club Dinner
Mr. Gaston, head of a new corporation, impressed Merchants Club members with a tactful open minded approach to public questions. The speech signals a notable shift for a large corporate entity toward public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Merchants’ Club
Py Corporation
Elevated road pledges free transfers earn public support
The Boston Elevated Railway Company appears ready to implement broader free transfer privileges, with the Railroad Commission stepping back on surface-road transfers. The Post urges a fair system, praises the corporation for its attitude, and vows to defend public interests if needed. It cites Colonel Gaston and calls for a liberal, far sighted policy as the public’s preferred outcome.
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Elevated Road
Railroad Commission
Elevated
Norfolk House
Old Heath Street
Elevated Company
Gaston
West End
the Post
Boston
New England Resolve Against Pauperized Labor
George A. Chace of Bourne mills Fall River argues against starvation wages to curb cotton industry costs. He calls for New England to elevate workers through skill, invention, and better methods, not bow to Southern competition. He believes a vigorous labor spirit will keep New England manufacturing strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
George A. Chace
Bourne Mills
Fall River
Chace
The New Merchants' Committee Nominations
The Associated Board of Trade advises the new merchants' municipal committee align with Mayor Quincy’s aim to include only Boston citizens and residents. It suggests Brookline dignitaries could advise Boston but should consider relocating ties to Brookline to Boston’s fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Municipal Committee
Quincy
Associated Board of Trade
Boston
Brookline
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Weather woes and city notes buzz through Boston
The Observant Citizen reports mild but trying weather for newcomers in Boston and mentions names like Christie MacDonald Lillian Carllsmith Vesta Tilley and Marie Shotwell affected by throat trouble. It notes Postmaster Thomas in Washington and Judge Woodbury vacationing in Nassau with cough gone. Harvard aims to form a university club signaling student unity and athletic progress. Deputy Superintendent Burrell plans to shine at the police ball after taking dancing lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christie MacDonald
Lillian Carllsmith
Vesta Tilley
Marie Shotwell
Bitter East
Whittier
Burrell
Biddeford Saco mill operatives flee strike clashes
French Canadian workers leave the area en masse during the strike, returning to Canada as a cheaper living option. A Boston reader notes transport delays at Roxbury Crossing and calls for better railroad accommodations. Seth Low is slated to deliver Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa address next June, with remarks anticipated to reflect the era. The paper also critiques the so called new woman pushing to remove the word male from the state constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford d Saco
Canada
States
Seth Low
Harvard
To Elsie Or Why We Don’t Marry Haunting Harlem Life Verse
A brief verse from Harlem Life addresses a dilemma of romance and money. The speaker notes affection toward Elsie but cites income constraints of twelve dollars a week and annual expenses of three thousand dollars as the barrier to marriage. The poem uses playful imagery of blossoming lips and dainty hands to frame the tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Harlem
Great artist Munkaesy regains moment of clarity amid illness
The article notes artist Munkaesy, long ill, briefly recognizes his wife and discusses future work. Mrs. Gaswell admires a large family monument in the cemetery with space for future entries, joking about including her name in a society column. Wisconsin mentions Rev. O P Christian of Milwaukee marrying Abraham Lincoln’s granddaughter’s daughter and drawing many couples for weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munkaesy
Wisconsin
O. P. Christian
Milwaukee
Robert T. Lincoln
W. W. Beckwith
Abraham Lincoln
Prof F B Noyes Dead
Frank B. Noyes 31 professor of art at the Industrial Training School died this morning in Indianapolis. He was a Boston native and taught art at Cornell University for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank B. Noyes
Industrial Training School
Boston
Cornell University
Garter With Wings Fashion Piece Explains Garters
A fashion essay argues garters revive among girls who seek finery and envy from peers. It outlines DIY ideas using elastic, ribbons, and crocheted brass rings to create stylish garters, noting costs and trends alongside plaid stockings and plaid underwear.
Valentine mystery sparks romance in two Lucilles tale
Edward Weston and his daughter Lucille travel to Boston for a week of errands and fashion chatter. A mysterious valentine leads to a summer in Mrs. Williams’s circle where Lucille meets Bob Allan, only to learn he is her half brother’s rival in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weston
Lucille
Boston
New England
Mr. Weston
Mother
Lucille Weston
Frank
Young’s Hotel
Ralph
Impudence
Valentine
Louise Richards
Jordan’s
Henry
Mattie
Mrs. Williams
New York
Papa
Summer
Albany
Utica
Lucy
Louise
Daily Table Hints and Veal Stew Recipe Notes
Daily table hints feature meals such as veal stew and salmon salad with detailed preparation. Included are frost lemon pudding and ate cake recipes, plus a shopping list of oranges, sugar, breaded pork chops, and more. Mrs Nellie Zackular of East Boston provides the tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Zackular
Maverick Square
East
Boston
Mass
Society star dazzles with dramatic debut plan
The report notes a society figure securing a sensational debut. A manager counters that her headline moment lies in a fine collection of diamonds rather than theater. The exchange hints at intrigue and temptation surrounding the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Willie
Harper’s Bazar
Pinksohn Reinstein Wedding Solemnized at Minot Hall
The wedding of Miss Mary Reinstein daughter of Rev and Mrs Simon Reinstein to Mr George Pinksohn was held last evening under Hebrew ritual at Minot Hall with a large gathering. Attendants included Dora Reinstein as bridesmaid and G Pinksohn as best man. 300 guests attended the reception and wedding supper. The couple left on the midnight train for New York and will reside later at 42 Copeland Street Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reinstein
Simon Reinstein
George Pinksohn
Minot Hall
Raphael Lasker
Chebei Sholom Tomee
Dora Reinstein
G. Pinksohn
Isses Hilda
Ella Reinstein
Lottie
Gertrude Pinksohn
Bertha Reinstein
Rosalind Harris
Maud Klouse
Louis Pinksohn
Peter Reins
Wedding of Jessie Louis to Herman Gardner in Roxbury
At 78 Westland Avenue Roxbury Miss Jessie Louis daughter of Mr and Mrs M Louis married Herman Gardner of New York. Rabbis Raphael Lasker and Samuel Hirsch bey officiated with maid of honor Jessie Louis and best man Dr Jacob Louis. Guests from New York attended the ceremony followed by a reception and bridal supper before a western wedding trip and move to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Louis
Westland Avenue
Roxbury
Jessie Louis
Herman Gardner
New York
Raphael Lasker
Samuel H. Hirschbey
Union Park Street Temple
Jacob Louis
West
Mrs. Gardner
Wedding of Miss Lidie Belyea and Alfred Burnham in Cambridge
Miss Lidie Belyea daughter of Joseph Belyea East Boston wed Mr Alfred Burnham of Cambridgeport last evening at the groom’s sister Miss Annie Burnham’s residence in Cambridge. Rev George C Lorimer of Tremont Temple officiated and a reception followed. After a brief trip to Cherryfield Maine the couple will reside at 128 Washington Street Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidie Belyea
Joseph Belyea
Boston
Alfred Burnham
Cambrideport
Cambridge
Annie Burnham
George C. Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Cherryfield
Mrs. Burnham
Washington Street
Gladstone’s health unchanged after Cannes trip
An official medical statement says Mr. Gladstone remains in good shape with persistent facial neuralgia caused by cold wet weather. His strength and appetite are good, he attends meals and travels to Cannes as planned with Mrs. Gladstone to join Lord Stuart Rendel. no family emergency or summons.
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London
Gladstone
Cannes
Henry Gladstone
Lord Stuart Rendel
Mr. Gladstone
Lecture by John J Delaney on The Catholic American Citizen
John J Delaney of New York spoke at Boston College Hall under the Young Men’s Catholic Association. Boston Mayor Quincy presided. Delaney argued the Catholic Church offers the best code of laws and urges neighborly love while highlighting its role in exploration art education and missions worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College Hall
John J. Delaney
New York
Young Men’s Catholic Association of
Boston College
Delaney
Knights of Columbus of
Boston
Empire State
Quincy
John B. Dore
Catholic Church
Test vote in House on reorganization in Hanna era
In Columbus Ohio on January 19 the House held a test vote on reorganization. The measure failed 53 to 60, with Speaker Mason granting Hanna supporters key chairmanships and other preferred posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mason
Hanna
Funeral of Scott Leighton Painter Held at Revere House
Scott Leighton, noted painter, died Tuesday and his funeral was held yesterday from the Revere House where he lived. The service was led by Rev Walter Calley with music by Esther Webber and the Griggses. About eighty friends attended. several officials and locals were named. The body was sent to Maine for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Leighton
Revere House
Walter I. Calley
Bowdoin Street Baptist Church
Esther H. Webber
Arthur G. Griggs
Bank of Roses
F. Cutter
Edward Chapman
Frederick Johnson
H. F. Russell
Maine
Ex-Mayor Burns Buried in Somerville Funeral
The funeral for ex Mayor Burns of Somerville was held at 2 p m yesterday at Franklin Street Congregational Church East Somerville. A service at the Burns home preceded the church ceremony with Rev W S Hubbell and Rev R W Wallace officiating. Public buildings flew flags at half mast and the Burns School on Cherry Street was draped in black. Afternoon school sessions were suspended and city offices closed as Mayor Perry delivered the eulogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Somerville
Franklin Street Congregational Church
East Somerville
Burns House
Lincoln Street
W. S. Hubbell
R. W. Wallace
Franklin Street
Burns School
Cherry Street
Perry
Columbia Trust Company Elects Officers and Directors
At the annual meeting Columbia Trust Company elected President John H. Sullivan and other officers including Frank C. Wood as vice president Alfred E. Wellington as treasurer William J. Rausch as secretary and a large slate of directors led by John L. Bates Thomas Arthur and A C Whitney. The financial report notes two 2 percent dividends declared this year and a $1500 addition to the reserve fund. Deposits on hand total $300000 subject to check and total assets reach $350000.
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The
Columbia Trust Company
John H. Sullivan
Frank C. Wood
Alfred E. Wellington
William J. Rausch
John L. Bates
Thomas Arthur
A. C. Whitney
John H. Duane
E. 8. Booth
Cecree Abiish Fa
O. E. Lewis
John Fullivan
J. Kennedy
Ugust Rausch
Thomas F. Croak
Horace H. Watson
John A. Sullivan
F. J. O’hara
Robert Rausch
R. T. Green
Walter F. Burk
H. G. Shaneck
Joseph Goldinger
William Taylor
William F. McClellan
R. Hodson, Jr
Brendan J. Keenan
William J. Donovan
Thomas J. Lane
Suburban Insurance Focus At Fire Underwriters Meet
The Board of Fire Underwriters met at the United States Hotel yesterday afternoon in private session. The secretary said lower Boston merchants rates were not under discussion, the talk centering on Suburban insurance matters. Officers elected include President Herman Bird and Vice President Albert Jennings. Executive committee members are Charles Liffler, C. W. Gould, S. P. Cannell, R. B. Leighton. Membership committee members are C. W. Gould, F. W. Hastings, W. Dernrot, Henry Macfarlang, Charles er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Underwriters
United States
Merchants of
Boston
Herman Bird
Albert Jennings
Charles Liffler
W. Gould
S. P. Cannell
R. B. Leighton
Co. W. Gould
F. W. Hastings
W. D. Nerrot
Henry Macfarlang
Charles Er
Plumber Injured After Fall From Electric Car
Jeremiah Galvin, 21, of 23 Mills Street, employed as a plumber at 155 Eliot Street, fell from an electric car at the Warren and Dudie streets corner and sustained injuries to his rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Galvin
Eliot Street
Warren and
Dudie
Letter to the Editor Defends Keiths Theatre Policies
A Lady Patron writes that Keiths Theatre cannot host cocktail fiends because there are no return checks and seats are forfeited when left, with no leaving between acts. She notes patrons only exit for good, while Keith would likely enforce any cocktail ban as he does hat rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keith
Keith’s
Keith
Dr Schenk’s Discovery Corrects Red Blood Counts
Frank Brough M D of Woodbury Dermatological Institute corrects misreported blood counts linked to Dr Schenk's theory. He states adult male and female red blood cell totals refer to one cubic millimetre of blood, about a teaspoon, revealing a large proportionate difference in blood volume.
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Schenk
Vienna
New York
Klondike
Frank Brough
Woodbury Dermatological Institute
Winter Street
Ashmont Group Praises Rail Signal Station Opening
The Citizens' Improvement Association of Ashmont thanks the Boston Elevated Railroad Company for installing a manned signal station at South Boston on the Dorchester avenue crossing of the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The arrangement eliminates conductor track checks, reducing delay and danger. J E Coyle, secretary, notes the move follows their petition and was reported in Ashmont January 18.
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Sir
Citizens’ Improvement Association of
Ashmont
Boston Elevates _ Railroad Company
Dorchester Avenue
New York, New Haven, & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
J. E. Coyle
Jan
Mulvey Not Slandered By Post Report Says Foreman
Stoughton Rubber Co foreman Benjamin F Blye denies a Post report that John Mulvey of Stoughton has been loafing in saloons in Boston. He states Mulvey was at work Monday of this week and worked until 3 30 Tuesday afternoon January 18 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
John Mulvey
Stoughton
Boston
Stoughton Rubber CO
Benjamin F. Blye
Cadet Band Concert Promises Notable East Boston Event
The East Boston Cadet Band directed by F D Record will headline a grand sacred concert on Sunday evening. Artists from major theatres have volunteered their services and a 300-voice church choir may draw many. The band and choir are expected to provide a superb program worthy of admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
F. D. Record
Massachusetts Mechanics Charitable Association Holds 102d Meeting
The Massachusetts Mechanics Charitable Association met in Paul Revere Hall to report a flourishing treasury. Three thousand dollars was allocated to the relief committee from five thousand appropriated to cover preliminaries for the twentieth triennial exhibition, planned for October this year. Officers include Treasurer Newton Talbot and Secretary Alfred Bicknell along with trustees and relief committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mechanics’ Charitable Association
Paul Revere
Mechanics
Newton Talbot
Alfred Bicknell
William T. Mitchell
David McIntosh
James D. McLellan
Samuel N. Davenport
Committee of Relief
Leonard B. Nichols
William Lamprell
Thomas Strangman
Boston Chamber Thanked For Shuman Report
A letter to Mr. A Shuman from the Boston Chamber of Commerce secretary notes the Mayor's merchants municipal committee report by Shuman was read at the annual meeting and the chamber unanimously voted to thank him for his able report and efficient discharge of duties as a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Bus Chamber of Commerce
Death of Albert Clark at 68 in Somerville home
Albert Clark Sexton aged 68 collapsed deceased at his home 25 Quincy Street Somerville around 6 pm yesterday. He had attended First M. at Church and left a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Clark
Pas
Norton
Church
Somerville
Quincy Street
New Ward 9 Club Forms in Ward 3 Area
A new political club named Ward 9 Club is formed in Ward 3, with rooms at 68 Bas Dedham Street. Elected officers include President Councilman M Leonard, Vice President D Hef fernan, Recording Secretary R Ambrose, Secretary-Treasurer D D Driscoll, Sergeant-at-Arms P McDermott, and an executive board of J Westwater, J Lanigan, and D H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas Dedham Street
M. Leonard
D. Heffernan
R. Ambrose
D. Driscoll
P. McDermott
J. Westwater
J. Lanigan
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Eddie” Knight
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F. B. Noyes
Minnie Anderson
Shawmut Avenue
Tucille
Bob Allan
Young’s
Mike
Miss Weston
Mr. Allan
Trousseau
Pinksohn—Reinstein
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Belyea
Burnham
Columbia Investment CO
Dave & Cum
Curicuma
DR. Schenk
CADET
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MR. Shuman
Sexton
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