Currency Reform Scheme Backed by National Board of Trade
The National Board of Trade in Washington endorses a currency reform plan aiming to keep the gold standard, retire the government from banking, and expand bank issue facilities to supply a more elastic circulating medium with safeguards for a safer, broader banking system. The piece notes the need for reform is clear after two years of currency difficulties, but the method remains to be devised.
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National Board of Trade
Washington
Congress
Gage Named as Treasury Secretary Amid McKinley Hope
The selection of Lyman J. Gage of Chicago for the Treasury post earns cautious praise from conservatives. His Western roots and Eastern finance ideas promise practical application of sound principles, though successful banking does not guarantee Treasury success. Public confidence rests on a man trained in solid financial methods.
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Mark Hanna
Treasury Department
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
Mr. McKinley
Gage
Treasury
Senators urged to ratify treaty without delay
The writer argues for swift ratification of the arbitration treaty, suggesting amendments on the Monroe doctrine if needed but insisting the principle matters most. He asserts no real objections to the terms, notes Britain’s likely indifference, and says a five year duration poses little harm if defects exist.
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Great Britain
United States
Gas Inspection Bill Aims To Regulate Boston Gas Fitting
A Boston bill proposed by Representative Kelcher and endorsed by Buildings Commissioner Camrell urges a city wide gas fixture inspection and regulation. The measure seeks to protect life health and property by supervising piping and fittings like plumbing, with debates on who bears inspection costs.
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Boston
Post
Kelcher
Camrell
Hanna to close second term McKinley bureau in Washington
The report says Mr. Hanna will discontinue the second term McKinley bureau led by Cousin Osborne to avoid political agitation affecting business. It questions whether he overestimates the bureau’s impact and notes the possible consequences for business policy.
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Hanna
McKinley
Cousin Osborne
Washington
McKinley Likely to Call Extra Session Upon Election
The text notes a possible veto of an extra Congressional session once McKinley becomes president. It laments the potential depressing influence of such a session, while acknowledging Republican management showing deference to business interests. A McKinley second term is viewed as minor beside national prosperity.
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Congress
McKinley
Massachusetts Democratic unity urged to regain state and city control
The Post urges Massachusetts Democrats to unite and heal factional divides. It warns that failure to consolidate could cost them state leadership and Boston influence, while a united party promises unlimited possibilities for serving the people.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Blizzard Brings Jobs And Jubilation Across The City
The Observant Citizen notes a lively mile run on fresh snow as thousands enjoyed the slick it yields diverse vehicles from cheap sleighs to aristocratic rigs. Officials promise more days of this weather with labor in demand and wages rising while ocean steamers face delays and civic groups discuss Unitarian types and a Boston lion show.
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West End
Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Pure Baking Powder
An old advertisement asserts Royal Baking Powder is free from alum and lime and absolutely pure. It contrasts lime dye in tanning and alum in bread, warning that many cheap products mislead and injure consumers.
Child asks about Mary Jane in a king's chamber tale
An excerpt depicts a scene in the House of Commons or royal setting where a boy asks a mother for her child’s name Mary Jane. The dialogue considers future fame as a soldier or sailor reflecting on names and lineage.
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House of Commons
Duke of Wellington
Lord Nelson
Mary Jane
Breakfast and Dinner Menu Recipes from Mrs Clough
The notice lists a daily table with breakfast dinner and supper items including fruit oranges white hominy cream sugar broiled sirloin steak rolls toast potatoes coffee and desserts. It provides concise recipes for thin bread slices chicken gumbo cheese straws and egg salad and credits Mrs Grace E. Clough of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Parker House
Grace E. Clough
Grand Street
Lowell
Mass
Witty Quips and Mild Ironies From Old Newspapers
A collage of brief jokes and snippets from early 20th century papers. Quips involve barbers, singers, legislators, poets, and a misused term in a coroner case, with light humor and social satire from multiple sources.
Doctor's Wife Wish Tests Young Mary in Surgery Tale
Frank Wentworth counsels Mary Fletcher to study medicine and proposes marriage as she endures an eye operation scene. She vows never to witness harm and agrees to become his wife if he promises she will not see or know if anyone is hurt. The scene centers on clinic operations and Mary's resolve.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Brown
Puck
Bickerton
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia
North American
Brooklyn Life
Frank Wentworth
Mary Fletcher
Mary
Frank
Cheney
Mary Frank
Asia
Miss Fletcher
Mamie
Bull's Head Tavern Ad Highlights Chops and Ales
A short advertisement promotes Bull's Head Tavern at 27 and 29 Washington Street and 93 Friend Street offering chops steaks and a selection of ales and beer on draught.
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Bull’s Head Tavern
Friend St
Gypsy moth funds and Boston politics dominate session
The Great and General Court closed its third week with a $150,000 appropriation to exterminate gypsy moths. Senators Roberts and Lomasney clashed over civil service salaries while House measures target Boston government consolidation, school land purchases, and wider public-works reform.
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Great and General Court
Senate
Senator Roberts
Chelsea
Lomasney
Civil Services Commissioners
Cook
Roberts
Senator Lomasney
Municipal League
Boston
Shaw
Douglass
Cullinane
Lawrence Street
Reidy
Doogue
Park Commission
McCarthy
Charlestown
Rourke
North End
Public spirit aids saving a life with relief fund
Citizens respond to a Boston Post appeal for a sick young woman needing climate therapy southward. About $100 has been raised and similar funds remain to reach the goal. Letters from subscribers praise the cause and urge further donations as the drive continues.
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Post
Boston Post
F. A. D. Brockton
Upsilon Beta Theta Pi Hosts Butler Reception
The Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi held a reception last evening for Professor Frank R. Butler new English professor at Boston University. Butler and his wife were hosted by the Rev. William R. Shattuck and his wife of Wellington.
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Upsilon Chapter
Beta Theta Pi
Frank R. Butler
Boston Univerity
William R. Shattuck
Wellington
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