Mayor Quincy Reconsiders Street Lighting Policy
The Boston Post analyzes Mayor Quincy’s shift from private street lighting contracts back toward municipalization. It notes higher apparent costs under the new contract, with many veterans from the street lighting department to be rehired by the contractor. It calls the plan an international arbitration proposal as historic and noteworthy for the United States.
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Quincy
Rising Sun Street Lighting Company
Governor Walcott criticized as Boston board abrogated early
The article argues Governor Walcott violated his inaugural call for caution by signing the bill abolishing the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. It notes the board had little chance for a full trial and critiques the rushed abolition after its creation. The piece marks that the governor approved the abolition despite urging restraint.
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Walcott
Boston
Wolcott
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Recovery of Marion Clark Ends Kidnapping Ordeal
The nation shares relief as the kidnapped child Marion Clark is found safe. Public sympathy and widespread newspaper coverage mobilized a national search, with communal effort outweighing rewards in securing the speedy recovery.
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Marion Clark
Mock session on Beacon Hill features famed show acts
A fragment describes a mock legislative session on Beacon Hill with theatrical acts and participants from Berkshire to Provincetown. It notes Bill Hayes as ring master and Hoosatonic Band providing music, with prizes for long speeches and rules overseen by Jim Mellen.
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August Thorndike
New York
Manhattan
Barnum
Buffalo Bill
Congress of Rough Riders
Beacon Hill
Berkshire
Provincetown
Bill” Hayes
Lowell
Pittsfield
Jerry McCarthy
Charlestown
Jim’ Mellen
Worcester
Fall River
Observant Citizen's theater and society notes review
A survey of New York theatre shows 114 new plays with American authors dominating the lineup. Rumors touch on Anna Jenness Miller's dress reform play Retribution and Maxine Elliot's stance against patent medicine photos. The piece also covers English nobility visits, local hunting and art critiques, and civic updates from Boston to Lexington with brief social and cultural jabs.
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Anna Jenness Miller
Push to buy Dewey a home falters amid weak subscriptions
The Dewey home fund struggle dwindles to stubbornly small sums after weeks of effort. Despite Navy Department endorsement and notable names backing the plan, only about 5000 dollars has been raised. The suggestion to dedicate the home to future admirals fails without Dewey's approval.
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Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Dewey
United States Navy
Manila Bay
Washington
Boston
Unanimous approval of US arbitration plan at peace conference
A sub-committee adopts the American proposal for international arbitration, signaling real progress toward a system where right governs nations. It creates a Permanent Tribunal concept championed by Dr. Edward Everett Hale, aiming to apply just justice to inter nation relations.
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Supreme Courts
United States
Peace Conference
Permanent Tribunal
Edward Everett Hale
The Homing Admiral Rooney Poem Reflection
A wartime poem by John Jerome Rooney expresses pride in sailors returning home. It contrasts military might with the sweeter pride of brave men, noting they are men in truth as seasons roll.
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John Jerome Rooney
Noted Clergy Banquet Honors Maine Chaplain
The Rev. John P. Chidwick, chaplain of the battleship Maine, was feted at St. Mary’s Church Malden by Rev. Richard Nagle. Also present were neighboring priests and Chidwick’s classmates. A multi-item column records other clergy moves and a Dewey invitation effort in Maryland.
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John P. Chidwick
Maine
St. Mary’s Church
Malden
Richard Nagle
Father Chidwick
Waifs of Fun and Clever Lines Parade in Jokes
A collage of witty quips from various papers highlights playful banter on authors, unpopularity, war news, and social manners. Mentions include William Dean Howells on Spanish fiction, Armenian relief, and cheerful exchanges about proposing and hugging past shirt waists.
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Squiff
Biff
William Dean Howells
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Straw Hat Prices In City Retailers Offer Variety
The Stat and Cap Department announces a wide selection of straw hats in Milan and Dunstable, English Sennot, and Mackinaw straw styles. Prices range from 75c to 3.00 with “ROUGH and READY” sailor and soft shapes featured in multiple banded designs. Availability spans sizes and shapes to suit many customers.
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Stat
Milan
Dunstable
Russia
Congress
Two Sisters Await Wallace Trainor In City Home
In a south city two room home Ellen a bedridden sister awaits the return of Wallace Trainor who long ago promised marriage to Annie, her younger sister who works as a stenographer. Annie learns Trainor is back. He reveals a lingering love and asks Annie to marry him. She agrees.
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Men Penton
Annie
Ellen
Wallace Trainor
California
Wallace
Mr. Trainor
West
Faxon Liquor Law Stands in Lowell Case
A Lowell judge upheld the Faxon express liquor law in a case charging a Lowell Mail editor with printing a Lawrence liquor advertisement. The Legislature attempted to intervene but failed. the editor was fined $100, and the matter went to the Superior Court on appeal. Lawmakers debated whether newspapers fall under the express or advertising business and whether higher courts will sustain the ruling.
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Lowell Mail
Lawrence
Lowell
Henry Faxon
Express
Brockton
Campeso
Quincy
Hadley
Superior Court
Hayes
House
Senate
Mills
Newburyport
Swift
Tisbury
Boston Herald
The
Springfield Republican
Boston Globe and Lost
Atlantic Monthly
McClure’s Magazine
Review of Reviews
Faxon
Kenefick
Hampden
Chamberlain
Plymouth
Messrs. Williams
Putnem
Daily Charade clue from Boston Charades
A reader playful poem describing a charade where the first, second, and whole form a phrase about a fighting clansman. It teases yesterday and tomorrow’s answer with a final flourish on a cryptic riddle.
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Boston
Marchand Idol Welcomed by Paris Crowd in Luncheon and Parade
Massive crowds at Lyons station greet Major Marchand on his return from Toulon with cheers and flowers. Police shield the explorer as banners and the League of Patriots parade through city streets. Marchand is to meet President Loubet at the Elysee and salute the nation with a military reception.
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Paris
Lyons
Marchand
Toulon
Lyons-Paris
League of Patriots
Boulevard Dideroi
Henri Quatre Bridge
Place de la Concorde
Ministry of Marine
Baratier
Expedition
Minister of Marine
Loubet
Filysee Palace
Marseillaise
Crousede
Cours
Marine
M. Lockroy
War
M. Krantz
Marchand Receives Praise for Africa Service
The resolution praising Marchand for his Africa service and General Gallien for Madagascar administration faced opposition from M. Albert Joseph Waller deputy for St Denis. The military club hosted a brilliant reception for the mission with General Zurlinden and other senior officers in attendance. speeches by M. Lockroy and General Zurlinden honored the expedition.
Spanish minister D Arcos outlines Washington plans
Duke d Arcos the new Spanish minister in Washington said he will stay through June and then visit a New England coast summer resort with the duchess. He plans to seek a Mas sachusetts avenue residence and will keep two secretaries Riano and Pasto. No immediate treaty program, though talks on commerce and navigation may come later with Mr Hay possibly offering suggestions.
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Washington
Duke d’Arcos
Arlington Hotel
New England
Legation
Massachusetts Avenue
de Lome
Polo
Riano
Pasto
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the Board OF Apportionment
Court Street
Jebe
Maxine Elliot
Nat Goodwin
England
America
Museum
Viscount Fincastle
Lord Dunmore
Countess of Dunmore
Mildred Murray
Myopia Club
City Hall
Trek
Field
Rich, Harris
Charles Frohmann
India
Harry Bronson
Harry
Adams
National Lancers
Paul Revere
Laxington
Comnet
Bkbob
United States Life Saving Service
Atlantic Coast
Jett
Wheeler
General Wheeler
Lexington
Concord
Middlesex
Moses Williams
Third National Bank
Finlly
Kiancis Bb
Sears
Prenidane
Anthony Sousa
Church of St. Leonard of
Port Mannie
Prince Street
Father Sousa
Island of
St. Michael
North
Easton
Talbot
County
Admiral Buchanan
Butler Ames
General Butler
Bay View
Canning
East Boston
F. J. Blakeslee
East Greenwich Academy
Iowa Wesleyan University
East Greenwich
Pocke Richardson
Bergmann
Berlin
Andrew D. White
Matt. Cochdale
Hi Ball
Puck
Ile
Yonkers Statesman
Chicago Evening Post
Phyllis
Detroit Free Press
Peter Judkins
L.A. Martin
Lexington Street
Waltham
Kar
OAK Hall Clothing CO
Washington St
Mass
Chort
Ada L. Seamans
State Street
Boston, Mass
Faxon Liquor Law
Idol
Robert H. Fpoerderer
Jordan.Marsh & Co
Otis
War Department
Philippines
Alger
Cuticura
N. Y
U.S. van Postrand
Point O’ Woods
Bay Shore
L.I
Norah B
Hanna
Mt. Vernon
Ark
Porter D. and C,. Corp. Sole Props
D'Argos
Franklin Typo Society
Franklin Typographical Society
Chandler Street
John Vincent
Henry W. Roberts
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