Kruger’s Possible Exile as British Policy Advances
The article discusses Kruger leaving the Transvaal capital and faces British pursuit. It cites Lord Galisbury’s speech urging the stripping of independence from republic leaders. It recalls Nova Scotia deportations and Cronje’s exile, wondering if Kruger will be banished to a distant post.
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Kruger
Transvaal
Lydenburg
Lord Galisbury
South Africa
Great Britain
Nova Scotia
General Cronje
St. Helena
Fenders on Street Cars Cause More Harm Than Help
A Boston street car accident highlights fenders failing to prevent injuries as victims are dragged under moving cars. The piece argues fenders, often unseen in darkness, trip victims and trap them, turning protective gear into a deadly hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elevated
Hanover Street
Boston
Campaign Legislation Shapes Second Term Effort
Congress debates anti trust and constitutional amendment measures. Democrats oppose a broad amendment yet join Republicans to back stronger anti trust statutes. A Massachusetts Republican, McCall, critiques his party in a Porto Rico related speech as the campaign moves forward. The Nicaragua issue is postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Buncombe
Massachusetts
McCall
Porto Rico
Nicaragua
Canal bill moves to next session amid campaign tactics
The canal bill, carried to the next session, is described as a campaign move. Interests require Hanna either passage or a pledge to pass upon Congress reconvening in December. Passage at this session is deemed impossible, and a pledge was given by the Senate on Saturday as the second term machinery aims for congressional adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hanna
Congress
Boston Mayor Hart and the referendum tax proposal
A legislative move to raise Boston’s tax rate and debt limit includes an effort to attach a referendum. Supporters urge public consent, while opponents led by the Aldermen and business groups seek explicit voter approval before higher taxes are imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hart
Board of Aldermen
Henry Parkman
Parkman
Boston Army Depot Bid Protest Keeps Purchasing Office Open
The Boston quartermaster depot stay is postponed amid protests from Boston and New England merchants. They accuse the army of favoring jobbers over local bidders and demand fair contracting to justify keeping the depot. They urge Washington to run Boston business on business principles or risk closing the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster’s
Boston
Merchants and Manufacturers
New England
Boston Merchants’ Association
Washington
Weather extremes cap cool city night and day
The Observant Citizen notes drastic temperature swings from early morning to night with a brisk gale a noon thunder shower a snow squall and a deluge. It mentions Harry Lippincott visiting New York and speculates on theatrical gossip and local interest in the Sunday Post features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lippincott
New York
Elevator Accident Causes Call for City Inspectors
Dr George W Galvin urges immediate city action after a fatal elevator crash at Emergency Hospital. He notes prior reports on elevator accidents in Stow, argues current examinations are flawed, and requests funding for elevator inspectors to protect families like Michael Davis’s widow and five children.
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Sir
Stow
Michael Davis
Orhans
City Hall
Elevator Plot Wins Edith and Roger in a Gentle Lark
Edith Stacey and Roger Barrett secretly meet through an elevator plan at Furor and Furbisher’s. Disguised, he guides her through floors, dodges Miss Aurelia, and they wed after Edith’s 21st birthday. A final sketch of an elevator and Cupid seals the ruse.
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Aurelia
Edith
Roger Barrett
Mote
Mae
Tror & Furbisher
Edith Stacey
Aurelia Sampson
Roger
Aunt Aurelia
Miss Aurelia
Phith
Furor
Furbisher
Sanitary Mouthpiece Hailed as Future for Public Health
Editors praise a dirtless odorless disease-free mouthpiece as a leap for humanity, hoping it proves superior to wireless telegraphy and smokeless powder, while urging timely progress. Washington complains of Congress absenteeism. editors urge voters to elect representatives prioritizing public business.
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Hartford Post
Washington
Congress
Fitchburg Sentinel
Remarkable Landslip Near Mt Baker Sparks Wide Alarm
An immense ground upheaval altered a Nooksack River valley ten miles west of Mt Baker creating a seventy foot high hill. The event’s noise reportedly reached Hamilton ten miles distant.
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Nooksack River
Mt. Baker
Nooksack
Hamilton
Lewis Carroll
Scotland
Men of Many Callings and Notable Political Moves
Informal roster of brief notes from the era. Governor John G Brady recalls humble beginnings in New York. Cherokee Indians to attend Louisville Confederate reunion. Lullus Fleischmann to become Cincinnati mayor at 23 after early staff colonel appointment. Senator Depew critiques the Millionaires Club. G F Bever named head of Buffalo exposition electrical exhibits. Lever, famed electrician, taught at Columbia University. Congressman Chanler mentions being mistaken for William Jennings Bryan due to facial similarity.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
John G. Brady
Alaska
Louisville
George H. Thomas
North Carolina
Lullus Fleischmann
Cincinnati
McKinley
Ohio
Fleischmann
Depew
Columbniversity
William Astor Chanler
W. J. Bryan Neers
Saad
Golf Fountain Pen Coburn Stationery Co
A golf themed fountain pen item listed by Coburn Stationery Co located at 47 Cornhill. The short item states a price of $1.00.
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Golf
Coburn Stationery Co
Cornhill
Fragmented quotes from distant papers sting variety show satire
A mosaic of brief quoted lines from multiple papers sunlit with wit and social critique. It references voices on duty wages trusts masters and a traveling performer echoing through names and places, all framed as quick social snippets.
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Detroit Journal
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Northside
Shadyside
The
Bridge Trust
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Sorghum
Indianapolis Press
Northwest
Chicago News
Mafeking
Cleveland Plain Dealer
de Highflyer
See Creations
Brooklyn
MIT Graduates Attend Trinity Church Service
Seventy five members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduating class attended a Trinity Church service at Copley Square yesterday afternoon by invitation of the rector Rev E Winchester Donald. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev George Hodges urged students to pursue character over mere technical success.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Trinity Church
Copley Square
E. Winchester Donald
George Hodges
D. D
Dr. Hodges
Hodges
Churc
Rain Delays Common Services Except Quiz Club Opening
Despite rain postponing most summer common services, the Quiz Club met as scheduled at Beacon and Charles streets. About thirty people gathered to hear the hours-long discussion despite steady downpours.
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Quiz Club
Beacon
Charles Street
Breakfast to supper menu with squash cake and pies
Daily table hints outline breakfast items such as fruit and baked potatoes with squash cakes and pies. Dinner features roast beef boiled meat with vegetables and steamed puddings, while supper offers cold roast beef and apple desserts. Recipe notes include squash cake and apple frosted pie with quantities. signed by Mrs. C. A. Riblett from Saugus, Massachusetts.
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Rley Bare
Lee
Washington
C. A. Riblett
Saugus
Mass
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State House of Representatives
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Army Supplies
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Boston Harbor
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