Extenuating circumstances in a wartime testimony
The piece defends General Eagan’s emotional court martial testimony amid wartime probes into General Fagan and General Miles. It notes provocation from accusations of supplying rotten meat in Cuba and Porto Rico, cites immunity assurances, and argues extenuating factors for a gallant soldier’s conduct.
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Eagan
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Porto Rico
Miles
Resist Extending Admissibility of Spousal Testimony in Divorce
Legislature urged to reject proposals allowing testimony by one spouse against the other in divorce cases. Critics say such evidence breaches core judicial fairness, weakens the home, and invites unnecessary disclosures of private marital strife. They argue only grave misconduct justifies a decree and such matters should be proven like other crimes.
Call for State supervision as Boston faces new telephone rival
A new telephone company gains entry to Boston challenging the New England Telephone and Telegraph monopoly. The text argues for State oversight of all telephones, warning that rivalry or consolidation could alter rates and control. It stresses that supervision protects the public when one or two firms operate.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Boston
New England
The Stock Exchange Gambler Stakes On Outsiders
The opening of a stock exchange game is near as sharps sharpen the rules. Big players know that a sale bet can win as often as other bets, while the public sees little appeal in the rigorous wagering practiced by experts.
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Stock Exchange
Exchange
Parlor of the big operator draws flies and lambs
The piece warns that market speculators enter the operator's parlor when markets drift and warns against buying on margin. It likens financiers to a spider luring flies and lambs, urging savers to hold money and avoid risky stock bets, noting the odds favor the house and outcomes are ruinous.
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Monte Carlo
Were Boston Aldermen really using public carriages
Citizens question the auditor's exhibit of 12056 for carriage hire by the Boston Board of Aldermen in 1898 and warn that more bills may push the annual total to 20000 or beyond. An investigation is urged to verify actual carriage use and public duties, as suspicions arise about improper payments and nontransparent billing.
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Board of Aldermen
Aldermen
Inquiries Clarify Ties Of Roxbury Undertaker Cleary
The Observant Citizen reports that J. P. Cleary Roxbury undertaker is not related to ex Alderman Cleary of carriage bills. The piece laments street conditions on the Boston Common and notes concerns over the Old South Meeting House structure and a sun dog sighting amid weather chatter.
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Roxbury
Alderman Cleary
Old South Meeting House
Washington Street
Hastings Elected President Sparks City Street Control Skirmish
The Board of Trade elected Charles H. Hastings as president. He challenged an Oil Company maneuver to gain city street control, prompting swift action and public curiosity. The episode shows rapid mobilization, with the firm claiming no ill intent while acknowledging interference.
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Board of Trade
Charles H. Hastings
Standard Oil Company
Shafter's Ride and the San Juan Campaign Ballad
A wartime ballad recounts Shafter and Lawton directing dawn attacks on El Caney and San Juan Hill. It praises officers Chaffee Ludlow Wheeler Kent and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, notes Siboney in the rear, and ends with hopes Shafter be far away. The piece blends lyric praise with battlefield imagery and a light comedic closing.
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Achilles
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Shafter
Pape Studio Opens Saturdays for Friends and Art Treasures
A Boston note lists Mr. Eric Pape and his wife hosting Saturday gatherings 4 to 7 pm at 16 St. Botolph street. The piece praises the studio as a masterful private collection reflecting Pape's travels and study, with rare curios and art treasures on view to invited friends.
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St. Botolph Street
Pape
Trust and Truth Unmask Bank Robbery Accuser
Susie Barton clings to John Manly amid whispers he embezzled ten thousand dollars. A co worker confesses the plan to frame Manly to win Susie, and Manly is freed when the truth emerges. The couple marry as relief replaces doubt.
Rules for Post Short Story Contest for Women Readers
The Post offers weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Submissions must be 700 to 1000 words, on one side, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded manuscripts. Deadline via mail to Short Story Folio ter.
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Post
Zee
the Post
Frock in cashmere with velvet trim and red accents
A charming light brown cashmere girl’s frock features a long coat style cut with a double skirt. Narrow seal brown velvet bands, tiny gold buttons, scarlet silk capes, velvet trim on collar and cuffs, red felt hat, red tulle rosette, and red gloves with brown stitching. The latest fashion.
Witty Bits and Puns From Various Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from Tit-Bits Philadelphia North American Harlem Life Indianapolis Journal Detroit Free Press and Washington Star. Features jokes about parenting marriage education emblems and international diplomacy with light social commentary and playful banter.
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John
Miles
Magan
Philadelphia
Eliza
Maria
Angelus
Harlem
Indianapolis Journal
Herbert
Henry Street
Detroit
J’ree Pregs
Washington Star
When Does the Twentieth Century Begin Debate
A letter to the Post examines when the twentieth century starts. The astronomer royal, Mr. Christie, says January 1, 1901 marks the beginning, arguing the era begins with A. D. 1 and no year zero. A correspondent counters that the nineteenth century ends December 31, 1900, so January 1, 1901 is the true start.
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B. C
When the twentieth century begins opinion letter
To the Editor of the Post, A A P argues about when the century starts. He notes that paying 19.01 of 20 leaves a cent unpaid and claims the moment after midnight, Dec 31, 1899, marks the birth and dying year of the twentieth century.
Long distance cycling timing question from Somerville note
J G H Somerville of South Boston poses a puzzle about century mileage in years. He questions how long a cyclist would need to cover twenty centuries, using examples of one hundred miles per century and year counts, noting the twentieth century begins January 1 1901 and framing dates in 1900s.
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Post
South
Boston
J. G. H. Somerville
Century dating and the birth of Christ era debate
The text muses on how dating letters from a king to his mother-in-law would align with early Christian era years. It toys with hypothetical exchanges marking year 1 and year 101, then asserts that modern practice would differ for the twentieth century.
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Islerud
Bethlehem
King Oscar Vacation Not Abdication Says Boston Letter
A Boston reader clarifies that King Oscar of Sweden has not abdicated but left Stockholm for rest at The Grand Hotel of the Saltsjobaden. To avoid disturbance he appoints Crown Prince as acting ruler, as in prior travels. The letter contrasts sensational reports with the actual royal arrangement.
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Sweden
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Stockholm
Board of Aldermen
Quincy
Boston
Adolef Cohen
Naval Cadet Entry at Annapolis Requirements and Pay
Boston January 24 A reader asks what education is required to enter Annapolis as a naval cadet the pay and age and whether a grammar school graduate can pass the examination or what further branches must be learned. The correspondent suggests consulting the district Congressman.
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Annapolis
Hader
Boston
Sir-Mayor Quincy appoints committee on drunkenness law
Sir Mayor Quincy forms a committee to inquire into changes needed in the law regarding drunkenness, with a suggestion to abolish the current probationary provisions and seek clearer regulation.
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Quincy
Century begins on January first in astrology view
Arthur B. Shed, a Medford student in astrology, argues in a letter to the editor that the twentieth century begins when the sun and meridian align at midnight on December 1, 1389, and that each unit of time starts at its instant. He claims the century begins January 1, 1900, at 0:00:00.
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Chili
Arthur B. Shed
Medford
Varied Century Length Questioned in Letters
A reader challenges Emphaticus on century start dates arguing the eighteenth century began in 1700 and lasted to 1800, while the nineteenth began in 1800 and continues to 1899. The exchange notes differing century lengths and cites J. W. Holden as the correct solution.
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J. W. Holden
Century notions and the 1900 century question
Letter writer from North Cambridge contends that the twentieth century begins with 1901 not 1900 and explains age calculations if born in 1841. He argues the nineteenth ends on December 31, 1900 and questions the basis of century start dates. He presents straightforward arithmetic to support his view.
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North Cambridge
Jan
Century boundaries debate in a reader’s note
A letter from P. F. Rafferty questions the idea that 1899 years equal nineteen centuries or 190 years. He argues centuries end at 1900 and the next begins in 1901, calling the alternative logic ridiculous.
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P. F. Rafferty
Reforms urged on drunkenness laws and punishments
H Wilmot Hayes of Boston calls for repeal of simple drunkenness punishment and for ending forced affidavits at station houses. He argues police churn out more commitments than offenses justify, and compares harsher penalties for drunkenness with lighter penalties for theft. He credits the mayor for reform efforts.
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Urison
H. Wilmot Hayes
Boston
Howland Stackpole Tie The Knot In Trinity Church
Miss Virginia Stackpole daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lewis Stackpole married George S Howland of New York and Paris at Trinity Church at noon yesterday The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Lawrence with Rev Leighton Parks assisting The bride had no attendants and Howard Davison served as best man A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the Stackpole home 292 Beacon Street The couple plan to go to Paris where Howland studies at Beaux Arts and will reside there for the present
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John Manly
May
Susie
Charles Blount
Benedict
Bor
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Charles Biount
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J. Lewis Stackpole
George S. Howland
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Howland
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Stackpole
Beacon Street
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Beaux Arts
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