Porter for War Secretary in McKinley Crisis
An editorial urges President McKinley to replace Alger with General Horace Porter as Secretary of War, arguing Porter’s proven leadership and integrity would restore public confidence. It rebukes politicization and says Porter would accept only for national duty, not party gain, highlighting Porter’s service and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
War Department
Alger
Horace Porter
General Porter
France
Ambassador Porter
Porter
Elihu Root
Root
General Grant Ji
Department
Colonel Ingersoll remembered as a bold iconoclast
The piece asserts Colonel Bob Ingersoll stirred thought with his agnostic views while concealing his intellect and private virtues. It honors his public boldness and private generosity, noting his role as a jurist and advocate, and his impact on religious belief debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Acert G. Ingersoll
Brone
Colonel Ingersoll
Moses
John Calvin
Bob” Ingersoll
Drummers and the Trusts War in New York Law
The Commercial Travelers League declares war on trusts, led by a highly organized, energetic group of drummers who see enforcement of New York laws as a strategic move with potential national impact. They argue the fight rests on real injury to their guild and could bring broader reform if won in New York.
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Commercial Travellers’ League
Albany
National League of Commercial Travellers
New York
York
Fragmentary Verse Fragment Points to Social Assaults
A cryptic fragment describes social assaults in the name of people and orchestrated humiliation by those in a craft whose occupation they have interfered with. The text is sparse but hints at public scorn and coercive behavior against individuals by professionals.
State urged to buy Boston and Albany railroad option
In a Massachusetts debate the lease of the Boston and Albany pretribution is questioned. Advocates urge the state to exercise its option to purchase at par and interest, arguing the deal could yield steady public profit by leasing to Vanderbilt interests. Opponents see returns ranging from eight to fourteen percent and highlight possible surplus. The piece frames a broader shift toward public ownership of utilities.
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Boston
Albany
Vanderbilt
Legista
Tself
Massachusetts
Relic Buffalo Head Surpasses All in Boston Display
Thee Observant Citizen notes General Curtis Guild Jr’s prized relic a stuffed buffalo head gifted by Western admirers, unmatched within Greater Boston. Other items cover carnival delays, city gossip, tennis court woes, and upcoming visits by Louise Rogers and Mrs. Robert Rogers, with plans for operatic training in America.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Guild
Boston
Daily table hints and menu fragments
Readable fragments describe roast pork with mashed vegetables, cold roast pork, hot rye gems, apricot fence crackers, and desserts like tapioca pudding. Mentioned measurements include butter, milk, and spices. several garbled phrases suggest a kitchen table from a historic period. Named items include Indian pudding and tapioca as staples.
Cambridge Band Not Gwen Credit Mixup
A fragmented clipping notes a Cambridge band credit mixup on a July evening, with unclear names and misattributed “Gwen” credit. The brief item hints at a schedule or performance confusion surrounding the Plyfouls and Beeines, with stray letters and garbled words.
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Cambridge
Mane
Personal notices from a Civil War era paper
Harry E. Stiles, bandmaster of the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry U S Army band, offered as bandmaster of the Twenty sixth Regiment band by Colonel Rice, to assemble old band men for service in the Philippines, at Plattsburg barracks. Ai Wordell resigns Parker Memorial superintendency Aug 1, to lead John Howard Industrial Home. Mrs Alger lauded in Washington society. Prince Herbert Bismarck rumored for London embassy if vacancy arises. British consul Mrovd Blunt sails to Boston to assume consulship in Salonis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Stiles
Eighth Massachusetts Infantry
U.S. W
Twenty-sixth Regiment
Rice
Massachusetts
Plattsburg’ Barracks
Philippines
Mr. Stiles
Eighth
Matanzas
Ai; Ae ‘Wordell
Parker Memorial
Benevolent Fraternity of
Wordell
John’ Howard
Francis Street
Alger
Washington
Washington’ Society
Ky Street
Frances
Pas B. Pike
Chicago
Moe
Cologne Volkszeitung
Blunt
Salonis
Turkey
Boston
Quotes and quips from papers on satire and sly remarks
A collage of brief comic exchanges and wry mishearings from Life Boston Transcript and Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. Phrases mix marital dullness with anxious grain trades and a punny death note, preserving dated humor and social foibles.
A Daily Charade From Boston Charades
A self contained word puzzle style item. My First clues a thief partner who shares plunder with his chief. My Second is a little word imprinted here and daily. My Third is in the cannon crack and on the stormy sea wrack. My Whole is an uncertain knight ready to wander or fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Wrack
When the little pigs begin to fly chorus ditties aboard Majestic
A crowd on the White Star liner Majestic, July 14, 1899, heard a humorous song about nursery figures and a fanciful future where pigs fly. The verses mix playful longing with fanciful images of fairy tale characters and a cheeky, lighthearted satire.
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Yarmouth
Majestic
S'unday
Bopeep
Cinderella
Return of the Judge's House Draws Couple Together
John Saunders learns Judge Harmon's estate has a new buyer, Frank Hendricks. Cynthia Saunders recalls a past romance as Frank returns to Blairsville to confront old memories. The couple reunite after years of separation, with a new future hinted.
Porter Turns Down War Secretary Post in Paris Visit
Paris dispatch reports Horace Porter, ambassador to France, prefers staying in Paris despite Hanna’s offer to become Secretary of War. Mark Hanna visited Porter at Aix les Bains, carrying a definite invitation. Ambassador Porter urges staying put, citing family and household convenience, while noting others are qualified for the post.
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Paris
U. 8
Mark Hanna
Horace Porter
Aix Les Bains
Hanna
Porter
Captain Walsh Chosen by Ninth Regiment Company B
Members of Company B Ninth Regiment M V M met at the East Armory to elect officers. James F Walsh was chosen captain John J Hickey first lieutenant and James A Guthrie second lieutenant with votes 37 31 and 40 respectively and scattered votes totaling eight.
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East Armory
James F. Walsh
John J. Hickey
James A. Guthrie
James F. Wash
Michael Desmond
John J. Donahue
Scattering
Volunteers Enlisted For Philippines Service
Washington July 21 four hundred twenty three men enlisted yesterday for services in the volunteer regiments in ae Philippines making a total to date of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ae Philippines
Goulos Entertains Royalty In London Visit
In London on July 2, two American women Mrs. George Gould and Mrs. Howard Gould entertained royalty during a fortnight of social travel. The German Emperor and the Prince of Wales were hosted at gatherings including tea and luncheon. Mrs. George Gould had previously enjoyed a few formal rides with the Prince at Cowes. Mrs. Howard Gould, new to New York society, hosted the German war lord aboard and drew attendance from the London season’s social set.
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London
America
Prince of Wales
George
Howard Gould
George Gould
Cowes
Howard
Germany
Pingree Attacks McKinley Over Alger Resignation
Detroit July 21 Governor Pingree releases a signed interview alleging cowardice by President McKinley in the Alger matter. He says Hay sought Hobart to pressure Alger’s resignation, mentions Griggs intervention, and claims most wartime officer commissions came from the President. He accuses New York politicians and press of forcing Alger’s sacrifice.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Associated Press
Alger
McKinley
Neral Alger
Senate
Hay
Hobart
Griggs
New York
Boston Heat Breathed Back by Southerly Wind
Boston endured a scorch yesterday but was spared worse by a warm southerly breeze. Thermometer readings near 92 degrees between noon and 2 pm were tempered by humidity at 8 percent, well above normal, with storms and thunder developing after midnight.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
Trusts and protest urged against Michigan’s top public figure
There is a strong sense of trust influence surrounding the current administration with Mark Hanna described as a pivotal kingmaker. The article concludes by urging Michigan residents and newspapers to oppose what it calls injustice against the state’s leading public representative.
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Mark Hanna
Vennor
Michigan
Allen Home in Lowell July 1921 Visit
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Allen arrived in Lowell from Port and spoke on naval matters. He declined to discuss the resignations of Secretary Alger or the possibility of General Miles going to the Philippines. He said he would stay about a week and plan to be in Washington by July 31.
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Lowell
Charles H. ‘Allen
Ma. Hone
Portand
Alger
Miles
Philippines
Washington
Root Likely to Be Named Secretary of War
Washington July 21 The President is expected to announce Elihu Root of New York as the new Secretary of War tomorrow. A White House conference with Senator Thomas C Pratt of New York discussed the appointment. Pratt favored General Francis V Greene, but the President’s choice appears to be Root. Pratt noted no disagreement on the selection.
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Washington
Alger
Elihu Root
New York
Algér
Thomas C. Pratt
Platt
Francis V. Greene
General Greene
Enator Platt
Unveiling of Burns statue draws 20000 in Barre Vermont
The Burns statue unveiling on the high school campus attracted about 20,000 people. Distinguished guests included Governor Smith Hon. P Stafford of St Johnsbury Senator Jonathan Ross Congressman W W Grout General Gilmore and other figures.
Waltham Woman Missing Since Thursday Afternoon
Mrs Maria Wyman 35 years old five feet four inches tall weight 135 pounds disappeared after leaving home Thursday afternoon. Relatives report no known reason for her absence and say she had not been seen at a nearby store though she planned to go there.
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Waltham
Maria Wyman
Maer ALG J Gay Nine To The Ore A Haan
Fragments describe a wariness about farming risks and unknown factors. The note hints at hardships faced and unresolved questions amid environmental or economic pressures. No clear names or places emerge to anchor a complete summary.
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Maer
Alg J
Suits Against City Over Sewer Damages
Several cases filed last term seek damages from the city for sewer overflow on Bennington Street East Boston last November. Plaintiffs allege sewer section one of the new system caused floods harming properties and occupations.
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Bennington Street
Boston
Sment
Fire destroys Putnam Avenue homes and street railway property
A massive blaze on Pearl Street and Putnam Avenue leveled two houses and a rear barn, with three Eng ine 4 crew injured from a falling pole cap and others overcome by smoke. The street railway stock suffered a total loss estimated at $35,000 with insurance covering most buildings nearby. Residents evacuated to vacant lots or neighbors as flames spread through tenement blocks.
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Aloe Co
Putnam
Jonas Langford
Gore
David
Cornelius Harrington
Engine 4
Pearl Street
Lieutenant Flynn
Cooseman
John Foley
Ginemen F
L. Cloyes
Pullen
John J. Breens
Putward Avenue
Blevens Place
Blevens
Kranstrom
Fire damages big store on Hanover and Portland streets
A fire started by an electric light wire caused about $5000 damage at Bernard M. Wolf's clothing store, corner of Hanover and Portland. The blaze began in the basement among boot and shoe boxes and rapidly spread to the main floor. Firemen arrived at 11 11 p m and battled heavy smoke before extinguishing the flames.
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Bernard M. Wolf
My ‘Clothier
Hanover
Portland
Troffi
Fire at Old Colony machine shop in South Boston
A two alarm fire struck the boiler room at the Old Colony machine shop in South Boston shortly before 11 last night. Damage totaled under 100 dollars. The blaze started in the roof, likely sparked by an engine. The fire boat responded to the second alarm as a precaution. no further action was needed.
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Old Colony
Boston
Fire Rages Near Woburn Line in Lexington Estate
A brisk fire rages tonight near the Woburn line on the Winning estate in Lexington. Firemen from Woburn and Winchester responded to the general alarm and are still fighting the blaze. The conflagration has consumed 9800 cords of cut and split wood.
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Lexington
Woburn
Winning Estate
Winchester
Dewey Honored at Banquet in Aistria July 21
In Trieste Dewey attended a banquet hosted by U.S. minister Addixon C Harris. Guests included Olympia officers, U.S. legation members, and American consuls. Harris toasted McKinley and Dewey, who briefly spoke on the Manila Bay action. Capt Foss praised the Navy. Dewey recounted a tale of lukewarm coffee and crew discipline amid diverse exchanges.
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Trieste
Istria
Dewey
Addison
C. Harris
United States
Austria-Hungary
Olympia
United States Legation
McKinley
Harris
Foss
Toam
Pewin
Ang
Amiral Ewey Pd
Fla
Austria
Admiral Dewey
Binkelt
Bay of Man
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Charlestown
Franklin Park
Henry W. Savage
Europe
John L. Sullivan
John
Prem
Thirty-fourth Street
Eee City
Pets
Orteptember
Opeh
Corett
Robert Rogers
Brookline
Mather
Puck
Fuddy
Duddy
Boston Transcript
Jonesy
Snaggs
Dinwiddie
Pittsburg
Boston Charades
Lee and Shepard
Shaddock
Aeean
Shooting Park
Len Pena
Mary
J. H. Clare
Paylor
Cogress Street
Judge Harmon
John Saunders
Tretty
Vikeaek Geow
Bermuda
Cynthia Saunders
Oeerate
Cynthia
Frank Hendricks
Frank
Blairsville
Gov. Pingree
iNew York ‘World
Captain Walsh
Company B
Ninth
Goulos
Wales
Mrs. George
Kaiser
M’kinley
Ocean City
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Manila
United Ates
Hay Rghes
Thia
United Panites Mat Ag Imestiog
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Gen. Miles
Barre
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