Call to Kill the Albany Lease to Protect Fitchburg Railroad
The Boston Post argues against approving the Boston & Albany lease, urging the state to block the lease as New York Central could divert Fitchburg traffic if absorbed. It contends Massachusetts should keep railroads under state control and protect public interests over shareholder profit, framing it as a constitutional safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Boston & Albany
New York Central
Thiscity
Tide Water
Boston & Maine
Massachusetts
Home rule for Boston and reform on police licensing
The editorial attacks a proposed Board of Excise as flawed and argues for true home rule. It opposes centralized state control and calls for restoring local police administration and appointive mayoral control of both police and excise boards, as the people deserve genuine local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Excise
Boston
Beacon Hill
State House
Board of Police
The Porto Rico Tarifa and McKinley Tariff Policy
The piece protests President McKinley extending powers over new territories and criticizes Congress for delaying free trade with Porto Rico. It details prior trade bans, Spanish and Cuban isolation, and post hurricane hardship while urging tariff relief to aid Porto Rican recovery. It cautions that similar steps may be needed for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
United States
Philippines
Mers
White burden of famine hits India amid empire strain
With 49 million facing starvation in India and 3.25 million on relief, Britain bears a mounting burden as Parliament meets. The viceroy warns the famine area has expanded and millions may die without more aid, while funds are diverted to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
John Bull
Humanity
South Africa
Bounties Debate Stirs Congress Over Shipping Subsidies
Ex Senator Edmunds warns Hanna backed bill could trigger universal ship bounties across all nations trading at U S ports. He argues treaties require equal treatment with Britain Prussia Sweden Norway and others, potentially undermining the subsidy plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmunds
Hanna
Congress
Mr. Edmunds
Great Britain
Prussia
Sweden
Norway
Japan
Denmark
Reed
Frightened Horses Rally to Candy Store Incident
A pair of frightened horses caused a private carriage to lose control near Washington and Winter streets. They dashed toward a candy store where a bold officer restrained them. No injuries reported. Harry Chamberlain, former Boston newspaper figure and New York Sun London correspondent, visits with Mrs Chamberlain. January 19 marked a record heat spike in twenty four years. Chicago streetcars gaining buffets prompt questions about Boston lunch wagons and late night frankfurter stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Winter Streets
Summer Street
Harry Chamberlain
London
New York Sun
Boston
Mrs. Chamberlain
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Washington Post
Great American Republic
Philadelphia Times
Columbia
United States
Mary KE. Lease
Lynn Item
Somerville Safe Finally Opens After Weeklong Delay
City treasurer greeted the long awaited unlock as a secured safe yielded yesterday in Somerville. The chatter hints at a missing figure Spike Hen nessy being sought by authorities, while local worries on Sabbath horse use and rising horseless wagons frame community talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Hennessey
Captain Walker Visits State House After Manila Battle
Captain Walker who commanded the Concord in the battle of Manila visited the State House yesterday. Representative E. F. Willard of Chelsea shown him around the building. He toured the Senate during a recess as President Smith introduced the gallant captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Concord
Manila
State House
Chelsea
Senate
Smith
Sailors of the Maine Rest in Arlington Side by Side
In a Leslie's Weekly tribute Minna Irving recalls the Maine and Texas crews returning from distant seas. Sailors from many nations shipmates together, dying and now laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery beneath stripes and stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stripes
Stars
Arlington
Minna Irving
Leslie’s Weekly
Fire on the Chicago River Raises Drainage Idea
A compilation of editorial jabs and quotes from multiple papers mocking floodfire chatter. The Chicago River’s fiery episodes provoke fanciful remedies while other papers joke about politics and civics in national events.
Notable Women in History and Contemporary Figures
A German statistician catalogs famous women in literature and history with Marie Antoinette and Joan of Arc leading a list of over 100 books. The note mentions Lady Audrey Buller aiding relief, Miss Virginia Frame's upcoming voyage to Alaska, Emily Gilbert Gibson urging Cuban education, and Emma Van Dusen as Dallas deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
Joan of Arc
Mary Stuart
Pope Jean
Maria Theresa
Queen Elizabeth
Catherine II
Russia
Marie de Medici
Mme. de Maintenon
Christina
Sweden
Mme. de Stael
Queen Louise
Prussia
Audrey Buller
Aldershot
Virginia Frame
New York City
Philadelphia
Horn
San Francisco
Alaska
Emily Gilbert Gibson
Cuba
Dallas
Tex
Emma van Dusen
Robert O’daniel
County Cork
Ireland
Men of Many Callings
James Elverson chosen director of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company representing Philadelphia. James D Darlington elected president of the Philadelphia Union League for the twenty-ninth time amid no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elverson
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Gates
Iowa College
Herron
Lyman Abbott
Astor
New York
Navy
Long
Massachusetts
White House
Lord Tennyson
South Australia
England
Ohson H. Sakurai
Meigi Girls’ Seminary
Tokio
Joseph G. Darlington
Philadelphia Union League
Waifs o Fun Cartoon Snippets and Quips
A collage of humorous lines from periodical cartoons and comic captions. The samples feature mock conversations about wireless telegraphy golf clubs microbes and family life with quick punchlines and playful exchanges.
Billy ONeil saves home by noble act and dies in service
The Forty-fifth Nebraska Regiment story follows Billy ONeil a 19 year old Irish soldier guarding a mare. Accused of theft he falls ill with typhoid fever waiting for a chance to prove his innocence. His brother arrives with the mare and the truth, Billy dies after confessing the deed to save his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy O'Neil
Forty-fifth Nebraska Regiment
Billy
William B. O’neil
Captain Howard
Billy O’neil
Massachusetts
Ten Best US Buildings Per Readers Vote
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration lists the ten most beautiful U S buildings per reader poll. National Capitol Washington 9 percent Boston Public Library 97 percent Trinity Church Boston 96 percent Congressional Library Washington ? percent Columbia University Library New York 70 percent Trinity Church New York 55 percent Madison Square Garden New York 45 percent St Patrick's Cathedral New York 25 percent Biltmore House Biltmore N C 29 percent City Hall New York 29 percent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Capitol
Washington
Boston Public Library
Trinity Church
Boston
Congressional Library
Columbia University Library
New York
Madison Square Garden
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Biltmore House
Biltmore
N. C
City Hall
Washington illustrated views shown at Wells Evening School
A valuable stereopticon exhibit of Washington landmarks was presented last night at the Wells Evening School. Principal Hor ace W Warren of the Henry L Pierce School provided a running descriptive commentary as about 409 pupils attended and rated the event highly in this year’s educational series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital
Wells Evening School
Horace W. Warren
Henry L. Pierce
Wells School
Boston University Young Men's Congress elects officers
The semi annual election named Ernest A. Hamilton of Newport Vermont as speaker and Bred H. Lawton of Pawtucket Rhode Island as sergeant-at-arms. The executive committee includes Raymond G. Clapp Bert L Jennings Everett W. Lord Joseph F. Carter and George H. Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University Young Men’s Congress
Ernest A. Hamilton
Newport
Bred H. Lawton
Pawtucket
R. I
Aymond G. Clapp
Boston
Bert L. Jennings
Northfield
Everett W. Lord
Ellsworth
Joseph F. Carter
Breakfast and Dinner Menu with Proven Recipes
The column lists a daily table with breakfast items including Bananas Oatmeal with Cream and Sugar Beefsteak Lyonnaise Potatoes Graham Muffins Coffee and dinner featuring Oyster Chowder Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes Baked Macaroni with Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Baked Squash Coffee Jelly Whipped Cream Lady Fingers Coffee Vienna Rolls Canned Peaches Peach Custard Pie recipe uses canned peaches one crust hollow side up salt sugar and milk bake Eat warm Mary B. Tutts Box 387 Dover New Hampshire Meat Croquettes Potato Straws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Tutts
Dover
N. H
Indian Famine Deepens Across British India
Calcutta January 19 The famine affects about 22 million people in British territory and 27 million in native states. Viceroy Lord Curzon said the area has expanded beyond worst fears with cattle water and food scarcity. About 2.25 million receive relief as India must struggle alone while English thoughts focus on South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Run of Copper Dip Bank Sealed by Panic Threat
A Colorado Utah panic tale centers on Ogden Kendall and banker Stephen Gordon plotting a race to secure 18 000 in coins before noon. Amid a rain soaked chase, bankers fear deposits drain as a run unfolds at Copper Dip First National Bank, endangering three banks in July 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Hon. Ogden
Ogden Lapwell Kendall
Colorado
Utah
Ogden Ken- Gall
Albany
Denver
Gordon
Wheeler
Stephen Gordon
First National Bank of Copper Dip
Gillam
Hill County
Salida
Carrollton
Smith
Salt Lake
Copper Dip
Upham
Pshaw
Beecham
The
Mountain National
Whipple
Burnham
Union
Elkhorn
Creswell
Mqnor
Godon
Foo Hills
Gordo
First National Bank
First National
Odd Bits of News From a Distant Year
A collection notes various curiosities including Japanese Christmas customs among diplomats in Washington, a surge of cotton mill charters and investment in North Carolina in 1899, a German trade in artificia sponges from zinc chloride cellulose, US iron and steel consumption projected past 12 500 tons, the yule log tradition, a Minnesota winter pine assault by 15 000 workers, a Hamilton barber licensing move, and apprenticeship requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Carolina
Germany
Artificia
United States
Minnesota
Amon Boss Barbers
Hamilton
Ontario
To Be Concluded in Sunday Post
Serialized tale note indicating continuation to appear in the Sunday Post with 1900 copyright by Short Story Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Story Publishing Company
Sunday Post
Short Story Publiishing Company
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Boston Post
New England
Tarifa
Observant Citizen
Tb B
Bobby Burns
Boston Caledonia Club
Mechanics’ Building
William D. Sohier
Hemenway
Norway Streets
Sohier
Boyd Putnam
George Gould
Lakewood
Paradise
Mme. de Angelis
Beacon Street
Jok
Fitton School
Mast
County Fair
Frederick Knoll
John Halligan
Joseph Pender
Edward O'Grady
Helen Pender
Rose Graham
Thomas Gliden
Laurence Hennessey
Washington Street
Mile ST
Old South Block
Gulf
Sigsbee
Texas
Colon
Maine
Morro
Key West
Newport News
Eternal Rest
Spectacles
Mra. Gazzam
Mr. Gazzam
Harper’s Bazar
Davy
Kit
Indianapolis Journal
Johnny
Halsted Street
F. Lk. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
the Post
Laura G. Meader
Salem Street
Andover, Mass
John
Nebraska
Fort
Jilly
Washington Illustrated
B. U. Young Men's Congress
Tea and Coffee Dept
Eugene Rosedale & CO
Front St
Richard Stillman Powell
Flollis, N. H
Caleb
Bath
Gridinokay
Betsy
Nove
Essex St
Oston
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