Put on the Referendum on Washington Street Subway
The Post urges a referendum on the Washington street subway bill. It concedes a new subway is needed near Washington street but argues for adherence to Tremont street precedents and not binding future generations. It favors Home Rule and considers all interests before any ballot measure.
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Washiaton Street
Washington Street
Tremont Street
Crane
Tremont Street Tracks
Merchants Call for Hearing on Washington Street Subway Bill
Washington street merchants protest the haste of a subway bill that would grant rights to invade private basements and public property. They demand a fair hearing, warning the measure is an eleventh hour act with limited discussion and potential harm to business interests. The piece suggests referring the subject to the next Legislature if needed.
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Washington Street
Metropolitan Boston deserves the same voting right as other cities
The text argues that if Worcester Lowell Springfield and other Massachusetts towns can vote on a long term subway, Boston should also have that right. It asserts constituents from major cities deserve a vote on such projects and warns against denying Boston residents this franchise.
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Worcester
Lowell
Springfield
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
Retirement of Eugene Tompkins Ends Boston Theatre Era
The Boston Theatre sees retirement of Eugene Tompkins from active management after nearly fifty years in the business. His work with his father, the late Dr. Orlando Tompkins, spans two notable eras in Boston stage history. Lawrence McCarty succeeds him, bringing long experience and sole control of a premier theatre with a storied tradition and large stage.
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Eugene Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Orlando Tompkins
Boston
Tompkins
L Lauwrence McCarty
the Park
Chicago
McCarty
House should refer the Washington Street subway bill
The writer urges House members to place the Referendum on the Washington street subway bill regardless of the bill's content. It warns against rushing legislation late in the session and saddling Boston with a major bill without the city’s consent.
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Washington Street
Boston
McKinley and Hanna Clash Over Trade Views
The article reports Marcus A. Hanna denying President McKinley ever spoke to Jules Siegfried about trade policy. It notes Siegfried’s report that McKinley favored opening foreign markets and hinted at a shift toward reciprocity and free trade. The piece warns against expectations of modifying the Dingley tariff soon.
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McKinley
Jules Siegfried
Washington
Marcus A. Hanna
Siegfried
France
United States
Harma
Remarks by Siegfried and McKinley referenced by Hagaa
The text hints at comments by Siegfried once made public and suggests listening for William McKinley with possible input or rebuttal from Marcus A Hagaa. The fragmentary material implies a political discourse context with multiple named figures.
Referendum Urged for Tremont Street Projects
A call to the public plebiscite stresses Referendum support for Tremont street subway and Tremont street tracks bills. Proponents cite precedent Home Rule and popular opinion as justification.
Civil Service Reform League accuses El Paso customs collector
The Civil Service Reform League reveals to President McKinley six weeks of evidence alleging favoritism in a 1898 El Paso customs exam. It claims the collector passed four favored candidates including his son and shared exam questions in advance. The league also notes coercion for support of the collector's re election.
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McKinley
el Paso
Tex
Civil Service Reform League
Customs Service
Wiliam Dudley Foulke
Richard Henry Dana
Boston
Board of Examiners
Committee
The
Boston rights in streets spark subways consultation demand
Discussion questions whether lawmakers outside Boston accept that Boston has equal street rights and should be consulted on the Washington street subway project. The argument hinges on precedent and fair play for city participation in urban planning.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Washington Street
Washington vows Cuban intervention under Platt amendment
A Washington proclamation asserts U S troops will stay in Cuba until the Platt amendment is fully accepted and embodied in the Cuban constitution It accuses the McKinley administration of breaking its pledges and sowing doubt about American good faith The piece questions whether Cuba will yield or resist under unarmed conditions and criticizes misgivings about U S promised independence
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Cuban Republic
Secretary Root
Boston Legislature Vote Urged On Washington Street Subway Referendum
Citizens urge all Boston legislators to back the Washington Street subway referendum. They warn any Boston member who opposes the measure is disloyal to local constituents.
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Boston
Washington Street
Franklin Park
Louis McIinnes
Mr. McInnes
R. McInnes
Boston Evening Record voices tax dispute over subway dividend rule
The Boston Evening Record disputes the claim that the state gains half of L subway dividends above 6 percent. It clarifies the statute, noting the state simply distributes a portion to cities and towns based on track miles, under the West End lease.
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Evening Record
Boston
West End
Observant Citizen Mary Devereaux Plans Autumn Book Release
Mary Devereaux, noted observer of society, reports a forthcoming book on gold. The work has been submitted to publishers and will be issued in the autumn. She will spend the summer at Marblehead Neck.
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Mary Devereaux
Marblehead Neck
Boston Life Notebook Recounts City Scene And People
A string of vignettes from Boston daily life notes theater management changes and social stories. It mentions Eugene Tompkins stepping down from the Boston Theatre and Lawrence McCarty as successor, upcoming flower show at Hortti cultural Hall, public figures like Hon. Thomas Rev of Beacon Street sailing for Europe, police officer praised for courteous conduct at a fire, and local anecdotes about clubs marriages and civic life.
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Lawrence McCarty
Eugene Tompkins
Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Elijah
Boylston Street
River and Sea Dwellers Seek Quiet Country Life
A Washington Star poem laments city life as farmers and saltworkers seek river and sea country respite. It imagines the butcher baker and candlestick maker joining in a country season, while doctors pastors and city folk adapt to illness and morals away from town bustle.
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Washington Star
Madonny in Madison Square a Wife and a Lost Baby
In a Boston apartment Daisy Ernshaw mourns a dying infant while husband Jack neglects her. After the child dies he discovers her loneliness and returns with renewed love, kneeling by her side as she pleads for reassurance. The tale unfolds with old fashioned sentiment and tragedy.
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Madison Square
Daisy Ernshaw
Jack
Jack Ernshaw
Daisy
Papa
Breakfast to dessert in Daily Table hints
The item lists breakfast and dinner menus with dishes like veal roast shoulder stuffed, creamed potatoes, spinach, cucumbers and peaches. A recipe section includes tapioca pudding with peaches and corn oysters with flour milk and egg. Names Mabel F Scott and address Somerville appear.
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Mabel F. Scott
Brastow Avenue
Somerville
Odd Bits of News Across the World
A miscellany notes mothers tying ribbons to children's ankles in Roumania, Prussia awarding 1228 medals in 614 couples with long anniversaries, and Californian raisin stocks prompting a proposed distillery. It cites precise measurements and curious facts amid census figures for England Wales and Manila, plus a new English German cable and future military pension provisions.
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Italy
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Manila
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Sori
Germany
Emden
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Be. Ls Ees
Artin
Grog On Board Sparks Rigid Naval Inquiry
An old naval tale recounts grog being brought aboard in abundance. Crews report to quarters hungover, sparking a full roster interrogation. A coal passer finally breaks the silence, but the captain learns no culprit ever faced official accountability.
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Toodacre
Smithers
Morgan buys English country estate akin to Carnegie model
J Pierpont Morgan of New York secures Aldenham Abbey in Hertfordshire following a Carnegie example. The 1900 built Aldenham Abbey sits in 400 acres near St Albans, with nearby Walford and the Earls of Digex and Clarendon. The abbey’s church registers note an 18th century death of Harrene quoh of Manhattan in Virginia.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Morgan
Aldenham Abbey
Hertfordshire
Lord Rendlesham
Charles van Raalte
St. Albans
Engl
Walford
Earl of Digex
Earl of Clarendon
Aldenham
Earl of Essex
Lord Clarendon
Whist Party At St Valerian Court No 111 June 6
St Valerian Court No 111 Springfield hosts a whist party Friday evening June 6 with refreshments. Special guests include Gallagher Court No 64 and Springfield Court No 104, both of Springfield.
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St. Valerian Court
Springfield
Gallagher Court
Springfield Court No
St. Anthony Court No
Medway
High Standing
H.C. R
Holyoke
John J. Leonard
Rhoderick D. McNeil
St. Thomas Court No. 20
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Stephen Murphy
Army Nurses Convene in Massachusetts at G A R Hall
Army Nurse Association of Massachusetts will hold its annual convention on Wednesday June 6 at John A. Andrews Post G A R Hall 1151 Washington Street The event features addresses by Post Commander John B Gilman Mrs Sera White Lee and Mrs Mare et and other speakers.
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Army Nurses
Army Nurse Association of Massachusetts
John A. Andrew Post
A. R. Hall
Washington Steer
Mery A. LA Mo Post
John B. Gilman
Sera White Lee
Mare
W. Make
Closing out sale on imported printed foulardines and prints
A local listing advertises wash goods including foulardines dotted Swiss muslin and Scotch ginghams. It notes closing out of balance stock at 25 cents per yard with 5000 yards of figured grenadine imported goods originally priced at 33 1-3 cents per yard.
Basement sale offers varied kitchen wares and prices
Advertises basement sale with No 2 Ice Chest Alaska at 4.95 and No 2 Refrigerator at 6.95, No 3 double cover at 4.88, Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves Royal two burner cabinet frame, stressing safety and limited stock.
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