Harmony and Democracy in the Bryan Era
William Jennings Bryan argues for true harmony within the Democratic Party, contrasting aristocratic Republican influence with democratic ideals. He urges unity around Jeffersonian principles, condemns imperialism and trusts, and challenges Republicans to prove their democratic credentials through policy and transparency.
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Republican Party
Congress
Philippines
Democratic Party
Dives
Lazarus
United States
Boutwell Letter Urges End to Philippine War
Boston dated July 21 1902 George S Boutwell writes to Henry F Hollis about rejecting the Philippine conflict condemning its leaders and calling for its end with no delay. He argues for repudiate imperial policy and self government for Filipinos while condemning captivity and subjugation. He frames independence as achievable though delayed and stresses costs of war.
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Boston
New England Democratic League
Nantasket Beach
Young's Hotel
Philippines
Philippine Islands
America
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Cuba
George the Third
Washington
Hancock
George
Henry F. Hollis
Msq
Concord
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President Roosevelt Praised by New Jersey as Militia Welcomed
President Roosevelt received a heartfelt welcome in New Jersey with a noon landing at Atlantic Highlands and a sea voyage to the Mayflower. He praised national guardsmen for duty and proficiency, urged modern weapons, and spoke of citizen soldiers and the regular army. The Sea Girt encampment event drew 15,000, amid Guard disputes with secret service guards.
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N. J
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Atlantic Highlands Pier
National Guardsman
United States
National Guard
Regular Army
Tampa
Fla
National Guardsmen
Franklin Murphy
Sea Girt
Alice Roosevelt
W. Emien Roosevelt
Christine Roosevelt
Loeb
Sagamore Hill
Atlantic Highlands
Root
Horace Porter
France
Leonard Wood
Murphy
Kean and Dryden
Cornelius N
Raymond Morse
Rough Riders
Shaw to see Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Secretary Shaw left Washington at midnight for a consultation with the President at Oyster Bay.
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Shaw
Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
Typewriters to the front in witty Yonkers quip
A Yonkers Statesman joke compares army wing deployment to choose the write wing. The pun highlights wartime trivialities amid military talk. No further context available.
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Yonkers
Woman Cyclist Hurt By Fall In Massachusetts Ave Collision
Mrs. L. Shooshan aged 30 of 213 West Springfield street was knocked down after riding into a horse and carriage driven by A. W. Starratt of 50 State street on Massachusetts avenue opposite Falmouth street. She suffered a scalp cut and arm bruises and was treated at a nearby drug store by Dr. W. J. Temple.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Falmouth Street
Wakefield Man Denies Stealing Nantasket Goods
Robert J. Lawder of 21 Bryant Street faces a Hull court appearance on a charge of stealing nearly $200 in goods from George F. Hall’s Nantasket summer home. Lawder says he bought the items at Nantasket and fears the real thieves will be found. His wife supports the defense, noting most items were used at their newly bought home. Police found lace curtains, dresses, shirts, jackets, carpeting, a barometer, lamps, perfume, wine glasses, and crockery at the Lawder residence. Lawder has been a prominent Wakefield figure and previously served on the board of commissioners.
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Wakefield
Robert J. Lawder
Bryant Street
Hull
George F. Hall
Nantasket
Hall
Lawder House
Edgar A. Hallett
Lawder
Board of Commissioners
Man Goes on Window Breaking Spree at War rison Avenue
Willim J. Dean aged 34 living at the Salvation Army barracks 679 Warrison avenue acted in a sudden mania last evening around 8 o'clock breaking glass. He was restrained by bystanders and later moved to the city prison for safety.
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Willim J. Dean
Salvation Army
Warrison Avenue
Fishermen's Union Strengthens Ties and Sailors Its Ranks
The Fishermen's Union of the Atlantic, based at 284 Commercial Street, strengthens ties with the Gloucester union. Secretary McDonnell and Delegate Pilcher coordinate actions as the schooner Winifred, Captain Sheehan, faced a crew refusal to sail with a non union man until he agreed to join the union, after which the vessel departed.
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The
Fishermen's Union of the Atlantic
Commercial Street
Gloucester Union
McDonnell
Pilcher
Winifred
Sheehan
Abandoned Infant Found in Boston Doorway
A three weeks old male baby was found in a white muslin dress in the doorway of 1 Boylston Street by John Cahill of South Boston. Police investigated with no immediate clues while a Brookline witness described two women near 124 Street, one carrying an infant matching the found child. This marks the third such abandonment in Boston within two weeks.
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John Cahill
Third Street
Boston
Brookline
No. 124
Fears for His Life In Extradition Case
Munroe Rogers a young Black man held in Brockton on arson charges linked to a Durham North Carolina dwelling fire faces possible extradition. The Racial League asks Governor Crane to delay papers until Rogers is confirmed as the suspect and to prevent a death penalty lynching risk cited by Rev. W H Scott. An North Carolina officer has departed to take him back.
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Brockton
Munroe Rogers
Durham
N. C
North Carolina
Racial League
W. H. Scott
Woburn
League
Crane
Rogers
Leach
Somerville Prohibitionists Choose Delegates
The Somerville Prohibitionists held a caucus at 61 Walnut street with Joseph B. Bent as chairman and John B. Fletcher as secretary. Delegates selected for each ward include Ward 1 John McCombie and Ss. S Woodcock. Ward 2 Robert Shannon and M. E. Choate. Ward 3 George C. Russell George W. Robbins and George W. Parkhurst. Ward 4 E. H. Lewis T. P. Daniels and Rev. W. J. Day. Ward 5 G. M. Smith and J. H. Shute. Ward 6 F. F. Plympton and A. B. Carpenter. Ward 7 A. W. Baker John Chisholm and D. L. K. Hathaway.
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Somerville
Walnut Street
Joseph B. Bent
John B. Fletcher
John McCombie
Ss. S Woodcock
Robert Shannon
M. E. Choate
George C. Russell
George W. Robbins
George W. Parkhurst
E. H. Lewis
T. P. Daniels
W. J. Day
Morgan to sail August 18 on Oceanic from London
The Associated Press reports financier J Pierpont Morgan will sail for New York on August 18 aboard the Oceanic of the White Star Line. Morgan’s private yacht Corsair will depart July 26 to join the New York Yacht Club cruise.
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London
Associated Press
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Corsair
Mr. Morgan
New York Yacht Club
Building Men to Meet Here
At the United States League of Local Building and Loan Association session in Put-In-Bay Ohio D Eldredge of Boston read papers Boston was chosen as the next meeting site Frank E Bur bank of Boston was elected assistant secretary.
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Put-In Bay
United States League of Local Building and Loan Association
Eldredge
Boston
Frank E. Burbank
St Margaret's Garden Party Raises Funds for Church Building
St Margaret's Church Dorchester held its first garden party on Columbia Road grounds drawing large crowds. over 5000 passed the gate. Proceeds go to the church building fund. Rev Michael J Cuddihy led, with parishioners guiding food tables and attractions.
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St. Margaret's Church
Dorchester
Columbia Road
Michael J. Cuddihy
Vincent Akeroyd
Michael Meaney
Lewis W. Leary
Joseph B. O'Rourke
James H. Lynch
William A. Ryan
Father Ryan
Archbishop Williams
James M. Morrison
P. B. Corbett
William J. Gross
Hemenway Death Reported From Cyanide Poisoning
Medical Examiner Durell announces the death of F. B. Hemenway from cyanide poisoning amid personal crisis. He left a note to his wife saying he would end his life and asked her to care for the child. Autopsy was deemed unnecessary. Family says he had not slept for three nights and suffered from Bright's disease. Police recovered cyanide from his pocket with enough remaining to kill many.
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Durell
F. B. Hemenway
Hemenway
Overhead Bridge Plan Moves Forward in Somerville
Somerville aldermen voted unanimously to empower the Mayor and a special committee led by Alderman Daggett to petition the Boston and Maine and Boston Elevated Railway for a covered overhead passage linking North Union Station to the North Station of the L. The board committee includes President Kcenees Daggett and Wood, aiming to gain support from other cities and towns.
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Somerville
Daggett
Boston & Maine
Boston Elevated Railroad
North Union Station
Kcenees
Messrs
Wood
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