Senate postpones anti option bill till next Tuesday
The anti option bill of Senator Washburn and the Northwestern millers is deferred in the Senate until Tuesday next week, a little over a month before adjournment. The piece is broadly viewed as unconstitutional and restrictive, masking monopoly interests, with calls to postpone indefinitely. The Brooks memorial at Copley Square is urged as Boston’s fitting tribute to Phillips Brooks, to be funded by subscriptions from admirers.
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Washburn
Northwestern Millers
Senate
McKinleyites Fail to Capture Senate in March 4 Meeting
The article argues that McKinleyites failed to gain control of the Senate for organization on March 4. It cites the expected Democratic majority with the Vice President's casting vote, plus four or more seats in contested cases. It notes 42 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and 2 Populists, predicting no fraudulent senators this time. It mentions Senator Hoar and his disappointment.
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United States Senate
Senate
Hoar
Year Opens With Sudden Deaths Of Public Figures
The New Year brings rapid, unexpected deaths of prominent figures. Brarve lingered through winter while others like General Butler, ex-President Hayes, Senator Kenna, Bishop Brooks, and Justice Lamar died, unseen on a breath. The year’s mortality record so far is startling.
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Ned
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But- Lee
Hayes
Kenna
Bishop Brooks
Justice Lamar
Mr. Lamar
Back Up the Governor on Abolition of the Executive Council
The article notes poor attendance at yesterday's hearing on abolishing the Executive Council. It stresses that Massachusetts Democrats support the reform urged by the Democratic Governor for responsible administration and questions how neglect or misadvertising could explain the turnout. Wyerner Kussell deserves support.
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Wyerner Kussell
Reform proposal discussed for adjourned hearing
The article notes a reform proposed and expresses hope that it will be accepted at the adjourned hearing on the matter, emphasizing procedural debate and anticipated outcome.
Cleveland’s pledge prompts a business like administration
The piece argues that Cleveland will base his cabinet on businessmen and restore the federal government from partisan misuse. It recalls past strengths of the Cleveland administration and asserts a strong, practical hand is needed to reform four years of partisan misdirection and revive efficiency.
No Partnership With Monopoly Bill Aims to Curb Gas Influence
The proposed Massachusetts bill, to be introduced in the Legislature, would bar ex-employees of the Gas Commission from acting as counsel for gas firms in specified cases. Though seen as a step against monopolistic power, the measure is viewed as potentially unconstitutional. The public mood seeks to curb Delaware gas monopoly reach and restrain state servants.
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Gas Commission
Massachusetts
Relief urged for Suffolk probate judge shortage
A report by the special committee on the judicial system favors appointing an additional probate judge for Suffolk County. It notes judge McKim’s breakdown under the workload and argues Massachusetts should treat judges as humans, not machines, with the new system easing the burden.
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Suffolk County
McKim
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Fair Play in Fire Coverage Corrects Earlier Charges
The Post reports a thorough investigation into the Cornelius Callahan Hose Company amid fire-related accusations. It finds city relations to be businesslike and legitimate and its goods of high quality. Prior statements in interviews are deemed unfounded, with a conspicuous correction published.
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Cornelius Callahan Hose Company
Post
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The Observant Citizen Editorial Noted Here
A citizen recalls Phillips Brooks remarks on journalism as a calling and praises the Boston Post for prompt, thorough reporting on the Royal Hotel fire. He cites the newspaper’s influence on public perception and notes lingering ironies with rival afternoon papers. The piece also mentions State Detective Joe Bean’s upcoming wedding and a lunch cart’s new attraction, a woman’s smile, drawing customers.
Phillips Brooks Tribute Ends Lifelong Public Service
A Salem Mass obituary tribute honors Phillips Brooks with lines praising his noble mind and compassionate deeds. The piece laments his passing and recalls how his voice and kindness guided others through difficult moments, concluding with a solemn remembrance of his virtuous life.
Cardinal Foulon Dies Archbishop of Lyons Laity mourns
Cardinal Joseph Alfred Foulon archbishop of Lyons died at age 60 born in Paris 1828. Ordained in 1847 he held key Paris positions before leading Nancy from 1867 Besancon from 1882 and Lyons from 1887 where he was created a cardinal. He was Knight of the Legion of Honor.
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Joseph Alfred Foulon
Lyons
Mgr. Foulon
Paris
Nancy
Mgr. Lavigerie
Mer. Paulinier
Besancon
Legion of Honor
Preliminary Senate ballot tallies in West Virginia Legislature
Cuarteston January 24 The preliminary United States Senator ballot shows Faulkner 59 Camden 59 Elkins 32 Maxwell 34 Hill Populist 2 in the combined House and Senate totals.
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Cuarteston
W. Va
Faulkner
Camden
Elkins
Maxwell
Hill
Ice blockade remedy proposed by reader to use Kite steamer
A reader to the Post urges swift action against a coast ice block using the Arctic traveler Kite. He cites Captain Dick Pike and recalls a sealing steamer breaking three to four feet thick ice with ease as precedent.
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Post
Kite
Dick Pike
United States
Best Recipe for Keeping a Husband at Home Contest
The Boston Post invites readers to submit brief letters under 100 words sharing the best recipe for keeping a husband at home. Entries must be typewritten on one side, with earliest for equal merit, and sent to Husband Competition at the Post in Boston. A gold eagle awaits the winning letter.
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Post
the Post
Boston
A. N. F. Describes Morning Rituals to Aid a Man
A. N. F. prescribes thoughtful home rituals to support a man starting his day. Emphasizes warm slippers, a good meal, uninterrupted reading, and a pleasant sendoff at the door. Advocates preparing breakfast personally to avoid a cold start and to set a positive tone for the day.
Women Talked About and Notable Figures Across Eras
A mosaic of brief notes highlights Mrs. Mary A. Livermore's February Worthington's Magazine installment on Ole Virginny reminiscences, Montana politics with Elia Knowles as counselor, Virginia Mauvais's life and charity bequest, Miss Elliot's engineering interest, Mrs. Cleveland on Baby Ruth, Gladstone's 1866 philanthropy to orphans, a Winged view of marriage name practices debated by Mrs Scatcherd and Lucy Stone in England.
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Elia Knowles
Montana
Virginia Mauvais
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United States Engineer Corps
Washington
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Bhatand
Clapton
England
Women’s Franchise League
Scatcherd
Lucy Stone
Henry Blackwell
Choosing a Good Husband and a Strong Marriage Bond
Advice from E. B. Enwarps on selecting a worthy spouse and maintaining a faithful, loving partnership. Emphasizes a wife’s role in fostering harmony, with a man saved from past bad habits more likely to stay home and value shared time.
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Sit Up for Him Guidance Note
A brief instruction urges the reader to sit up for a male companion, help him prepare to go out, wish him a pleasant time, and avoid scolding for late nights. It notes the habit may lessen his outings and encourages trying the approach. Cc. V. S. Everett.
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Cc. V.S
Brighton reader seeks music teacher for evening lessons
A Brighton reader offers to publish ten men who go out at night unless a pleasant looking music teacher can arrange evenings of instruction. They instruct to write to the Post, obtain the teacher's name, buy the Post, and give it to him to read.
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Post
Brighton
A Wife Advises Kindness and Respect in Home Life
A dated admonition urges attentive courtesy toward a husband asking for a comfortable, welcoming home. It counsels inviting agreeable visitors, sharing in his outings, avoiding fretful nitpicks, and avoiding deceit to earn his love and respect.
Welcome guest as center of home life, Chelsea note
MAKE HIM THE WELCOME GUEST. Make him always the welcome guest, for whose coming the best of everything at tainable shall be in readiness, whose com fort and whose needs shall be met as of one whom we delight to honor. Man is naturally domestic. Home is to him the centre of his affections, his in centive to effort, and his retreat from the cares of business life. Let him here find the cheerful greeting, the restful peace and the comfort which will charm him into preference of his own home as the one 'dearest spot on earth,'' from which no other attraction can have power to allure, C. R., Chelsea.
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C. R
Chelsea
Go Out As He Does, To Love Honor And Obey
A brief letter from East Boston by M. C.D. argues that a husband worthy of keeping at home should go out when he does and return shortly after, since he must remain silent and avoid gossip while setting a good example for his wife.
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M. C.D
East
Boston
Donts for Women En Route on Public Transit
A vintage notice outlines etiquette for women riding crowded cars. It cautions against clinging to straps, sighing for sympathy, blocking views, reading letters loudly, occupying seats unfairly, and provoking others with dress or quarrels. Emphasis rests on consideration, restraint, and courtesy aboard transit.
Don’t Ask For A New Bonnet When Husband Returns
A dated domestic admonition advises wives not to demand a new bonnet when their husband comes home tired from business. The piece reflects earlier gender expectations and daily life norms within a household context.
Unmarried Berlin Men Form Bachelors Club
Berlin bachelors faced social backlash as hostesses with unmarred daughters sent threats. Fearing Coventry during the holidays and removal from visiting lists, the committee resigned from forming a Bachelors Club in the German capital.
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Berlin
Coventry
Incomplete Pairings of Names Lacking Clear Action
A list of paired names including Daniel Donalime Ellen Manning and others appears without context or events. No dates places or organizations provided. The fragment suggests a social or agreement list but offers no verifiable actions or outcomes.
They Were Married Report to City Registrar
The notice records marriages in this city. On January 23, a ceremony by Rev. A Polica united William Frazier and Hattie Frazier. On January 22 a ceremony by Rev. L B Basea joined Fred L Harris and Katie J Segincidex. Reported to the City Registrar on January 24.
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