Public sympathy and violence in Boston strikes debated
The Boston Post comments on teamsters wage and hours talks, praising public sympathy but condemning violent demonstrations. It urges unions to curb violence, urges Chamber of Commerce action to enforce arbitration results, and stresses legal, orderly action to win public support. It also critiques tariff plans affecting the Philippines and Puerto Rico, noting constitutional and free trade issues.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Teamsters’ Union
Massive Savings in Massachusetts Banks Reach Half a Billion
The savings bank system in Massachusetts holds 560,705,752 with an average per account of 351 and 1,593,640 accounts. Nearly one in eighteen residents has a nest egg, and deposits rose by 20 million and 65,74 depositors from the previous year, signaling growing financial strength.
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Massachusetts
Savings Bank Commissioners
Commonwealth
Mr. Morgan
Dr Schurman’s View on Philippine Independence
The piece argues President Schurman favors Philippine independence, contrasting imperialist policy with his calls for immediate self determination. It questions why Filipinos hear only McKinley’s sovereignty proclamation and suggests Roosevelt issue a proclamation of independence to end conflict in the archipelago.
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Schurman
Cornell University
Reform Club
First Philippines Commission
Welcome for Prince Henry in Boston as royal visit eyed
In a tone of cordial sentiment, Boston anticipates Prince Henry visiting for the Kaiser's yacht launch. The piece notes historic ties to German rulers and argues friendship with other nations is desirable, while hoping to give the prince a courteous, dignified reception akin to past royal visits.
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Republic
Prince Henry
Poultney Bigelow
Boston
Frank K. Hess
Sioux City
Rail yard development and city views on Boylston Street
Residents along Boylston Street west of Exeter watch a rail land proposal to clear the empty passenger coaches storage site for housing. Beacon Park would host the stored cars while Boston prepares for Prince Henry of Germany’s Harvard visit between March 6 and an unspecified date.
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Boylston Street
Exeter Street
Beacon Park
Brett Boston
Prince Henry
Germany
Harvard University
Heidelberg
Prohibition talk and political duties in Boston era
In Washington ships of letters from Senator Lodge arrive as Col lins receives petitions for the Senate. A New York chat with pianist Slivinski reveals hair loss and a comforting quip about public gaze. Prohibition sentiment grows in the State House as committee chairs shift to total abstainers, while Senator Fitzgerald juggles law, politics, and party work. Attorney General Knowlton praises Boston reporters for honesty and good faith. A car conductor notes a recurring fare-dodge by a habitual car beat woman and other riders, highlighting common scams and gender differences in fare evasion.
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New York
Gotham
Slivinski
State House
Davis
House
Salem
Soule
Myers
Senate
A. Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
Democratic
Mast
Boston
Washington and
Milk Streets
The Indian Last Straw and Other Tiny Pieces
A collage of jokes and snippets lampooning government policy, social customs, and everyday trials. Includes a mock debate on Indian affairs hair and dress, a riddle about mortgages, playful verse, and light humor about public figures, poverty, and love of art.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
The Philippine Tariff Tax Senate Dithers On Free Trade
The Senate debates how far free trade with the Philippine Islands should extend after the Supreme Court ruled the islands part of domestic territory. Lawmakers consider the scope and level of tariff under congressional authority, shaping how the archipelago’s trade is taxed.
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Senate
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Philippine Islands
United States
Wade
Congress
Appletons Expand Boston Publishing Firm Leadership
The Boston branch of D. Appleton & Co. will be moved to a plane with the parent house. Charles A. Appleton becomes resident member as the publishing firm expands to meet growing territory demands.
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Charles A. Appleton
D. Appleton & Co
Boston
Appletons
Appletons Expand British Links and Publishing Reach
D. Appleton & Co. strengthens its foreign ties with D. Sidney Appleton leading the London branch. The firm, active for nearly 70 years, reports 173 500 sets sold in 50 years and 2 406 500 cyclopedia volumes printed. The Annual Cyclopedia has sold 399 850 volumes over 40 years.
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D. Sidney Appleton
England
London
Appleton
Appletons
Dr. Appleton & Co
D. Appleton & Co
Grace Milford Helps a Widowed Neighbor and Becomes Engaged
Grace Milford delays opera plans to aid a sick child in a poor widow’s home. Dr. Edward Blake, the physician on the charity case, and Grace tend the ailing girl together. A growing bond leads to a proposal as Grace earns her first success in life and love.
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Grace Milford
Ned
Edward Blake
Faust
Mr. Wilson
Grace
Board of Charity
Ladies’ Aid
Shim
Blake
Miss. Milford
Restoring Money's Sight Delights Baltimore
United States Senator Money reports his eyesight is nearly restored after attempts by American and European eye specialists failed. Dr. H T Garey uses an oscillating method with vacuum eye cups to stimulate the optic nerve, producing a forward and backward eyeball movement. The treatment is painless and showed immediate benefit.
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Baltimore
United States
Money
Senator Money
H.T. Garey
Dr. Garey
Poet Aubrey de Vere Dies at 107
London report confirms the death of Aubrey Thomas de Vere the noted poet born in 1814. His long life spanned the 19th century and into the modern era, leaving a legacy of verse associated with Romantic and Victorian movements.
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London
Aubrey Thomas de Vere
Post's Illustrated Menu Egg Salad and Finger Rolls
A compact recipe from Post's Illustrated Menu explains making hard boiled eggs for salad cut into eights on lettuce with French dressing. It adds a finger roll method using baking powder flour butter milk or sour cream, kneading, rolling, cutting into strips, and baking to serve warm.
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Alice BE Whitaker
Swits Conile Dies in New York at 57
Swits Conile, noted manufacturer and capitalist, died today at his New York residence after a month of illness. He owned a large Oswego, New York factory and had lived there many years. his body will be taken there for burial. He was 57 years old.
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R. Heinrich
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Mass
Mr. Heinrich
Heinrich
New York
Swits Conile
Oswego
N. Y
Milton to Act on Water Scare in Milton
Agitation over Milton water impurities sharpens after Mrs. Bernard Duffy’s death blamed on leaf poisoning. Dr. Hite submits water samples to the State Board of Health for analysis with results awaited this week. Lead carbonate detected in one sample. Citizens plan a meeting at Thatcher Social Club to discuss remedies amid debate over state water sources versus costly Milton Water Company buyout. Spring water retails at 2.5 cents per five gallons.
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Milton
Bernard Duffy
Walter C. Hite
Milton 'S Board of Health
State Board of Health
State Board
H.F. Walker
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission
Thatcher
Metropolitan Water Commission
Milton Water Company
Bauer Offers Rare Piano Recital of Unknown Masters
Harold Bauer gave a Steinert Hall recital featuring Bach Italian concerto Chopin polonaises and Schubert Mephisto waltz. Critics praised Bauer as among the best subjective pianists with clear technique and authoritative Bach and Chopin performances. A Chopin waltz and a posthumous Polish work were added as encores ahead of a second recital set for September 4 at 3 PM.
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Harold Bauer
Steimert Hall
Bach
Schumann
Chopin
Liszt
Bauer
Steinert Hall
City Council Reelects Gillow and Quality as Officials
Lowell report: Both branches of the City Council meet and re elect Joseph B. Gillow as superintendent of public buildings and Francis W. Quality as solicitor. The action reflects continuity in city administration.
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Lowell
Joseph 8
Gillow
Francis W. Quality
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Waverley, Mass
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John B. Orr
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