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Harold Germain
Pierre
Pacific
Gladys
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Germain
Iron output rising as tariff shifts boost industry
The Iron and Steel Association data show 189% production reaching 9,446,000 tons in the United States, overtaking Britain and signaling strong industrial growth under the Democratic tariff. It notes the McKinley tariff reduction to 20 percent ad valorem and suggests further cuts could have amplified gains.
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United States
Iron and Steel Association
Great Britain
New England
United States Voices on Turkish Provinces in Asia Minor
The Senate resolution in Washington urges European powers to restrain fanaticism in Turkey and to act as the responsible authorities over the Ottoman Empire. It asserts Congress reflects American and civilized world opinion and communicates Christendom’s expectations to those powers.
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Asia Minor
Senate
Washington
Buncombe
Congress
Turkey
American Congress
Empire of
Utah Senators Gain Republican Senate Seats
The Utah Legislature elected two Republicans to the U S Senate, Brown and Cann on, both pro free coinage and aligned with Mormon interests. The move strengthens the Republican silver bloc and shifts representation away from Massachusetts in national finance debates.
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Senate
Utah
Brown
Michigan
Cannon
Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
Tax on direct inheritances gains legislative support
The article notes renewed calls in the Legislature to tax direct inheritances, citing prior failure in 1895 and growing public support. It contrasts this with existing collateral inheritance taxes and argues reform favors taxing property that can be fairly assessed, aiming for broader adoption of inheritance taxation.
Boston Metropolis Plan Rejected Yet City’s Growth Promised
The piece argues the metropolitan county scheme failed to fit New England governance but foresees a stronger Boston identity. It notes Charles H. Taylor of the Boston Globe owning a historic hall clock, once owned by land baron Benjamin Bourne, found by census taker Chester E. Pope. It recounts a Cambridge lumber yard fire and gas meters, orange markets, and travel tales about Florida and California winters.
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New England
Boston
Charles H. Taylor
The
Boston Globe
Benjamin Bourne
Massachusetts
Bourne
Chires E H. Pope
Sadwich
Pope
Inheritance Tax Debate Elevates Probate Court Role
A long argument favors taxing estates through the Probate Court as the fairest, most accurate, and least burdensome method. It contends inheritances and bequests in direct succession should contribute to public revenue.
A Great Educator Advocates Biennial Elections
The piece argues that popular elections educate citizens by forcing engagement with government and civic duties. It cautions against labeling annual elections as an evil to be avoided and notes valid points for biennial schedules while stressing the value of informing voters.
Bully Boy the Dancing Girl’s Dog Lives in New York Story
In New York, the English bulldog nicknamed Bully Boy from The Dancing Girl remains with his former owner and generates profits. The owner bought the dog for 300 dollars, then charged one dollar weekly for care. Also noted are B. F. Keith’s upcoming half century in show business and local sidewalk hazards from mud on downtown streets. A Universalist pastor, Rev. L. M. Powers, is praised for memory and preparation.
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Mr. Sothern
New York
L. M. Powers
First Universalist
Somerville
Greater
Boston
Powers
Short Story of a Moral Quandary and Hidden Truth
A narrator confronts Hermia about a supposed engagement to Harold Germain and a promised marriage to the narrator's brother. Hermia deflects, but the narrator plans to reveal the truth with a dramatic letter. Harold pursues Hermia, despairing, while Hermia contemplates wealth and security.
Behind Closed Doors on Women’s Garment Etiquette
The piece notes Mrs. Van Rensselaer Cruger praising honesty in women with a character wearing unsuitable undergarments. It comments that women have long spent on outer clothes and now value underwear details and modest lounging gowns in silk or flannel, describing them as dainty and full from the neck.
Lace trimmed gowns and silks take New Fashion Spotlight
The article describes gowns with lace trimmed necks and square collar effects. Pink China silk with accordion pleats, black silk with ecru lace, blue silk with tuck gecko, and white silk with Venise lace are noted. Flannel gowns also feature front openings and sailor collars.
Jokes That Tickles and Tickle Time Moments
A collection of humorous quips from multiple papers. Lines feature puns about peace, laundry, dust, doctors, cycling, dining, engagements, and pocket flasks. Witty exchanges portray light domestic and social mischief with a period voice and playful punchlines.
English novelist Gilbert Parker visits Boston on private trip
The English writer Gilbert Parker, born in Quebec and praised for Canadian inspired works, stays at the Victoria on Dartmouth Street with his New York wife. He plans to depart for New York and then England after a brief Boston visit ending Saturday.
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Parker
New England
Valmond
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Pierre
Canada
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Atlantic
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Hall Caine
Quebec
Royal Artillery
England
North
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English Channel
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New York
Mrs. Parker
Victoria
Dartmouth Street
Daily table hints breakfast and dinner meals
A dated menu lists breakfast items such as rolled oats and cream coffee and cream fruit and fried smelts. Dinner features clam baked halibut mashed potatoes creamed carrots cottage puddies and milk or baker's cream sauce. Supper includes chowdel cre noe am sauce canned corn and apple sauce.
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J. F. Litchfield
Rockland
Mass
Plymouth County
Boston Post menu contest invites weekly $5 prize
The Boston Post invites women readers to submit three meal bills of fare for a day with preparation directions. Bills should cover three meals for four to five people with a weekly food budget not exceeding $10. Submissions must be mailed to the Cooking Editor. multiple entries may be published weekly.
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the Post
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Letter to the Editor Defends Irish Character in Drama
Michael Judge argues that most so called Irish drama caricatures Irish life and insults true Irish hospitality wit and humor. He ridicules D I McLean's defence of stage Irishness and Scottish ancestry claims while urging theatre to avoid stereotypes.
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Judge
Mr. MclLean
MclLean
Scotland
Scottish Highlands
Reuben
Thurman act praised as great victory in editorials
The snippet cites Sir-Harper's Weekly from December 21 189 column praising the Thurman act as a significant victory in a pitched battle between the people and despoilers. It includes references to Bayard and to O Connell noting violent agitation over protection and Irish disturbances.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Post
Andrew Jan
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