Sympathy of Massachusetts and the Boer resolutions debate
The Massachusetts House debate on Boer resolutions reveals a fight over independence and liberty. Supporters urge passing the sympathy resolutions despite committee edits praising the Anglomaniac McKinley administration, arguing Massachusetts must express solidarity with South African republics and their struggle for independence.
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Massachusetts
Otis
Warren
Adams
Old Commonwealth
William McKinley
The Phril in China and the dangers of entangling alliances
The piece argues Western powers should protect Chinese nationals and property, predicts quick suppression of the Boxers, and warns that US involvement could escalate into entangling alliances under a "world power" presidency. It cites McKinley's shift in policy and Britain's eagerness to involve the US in the Chinese crisis.
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China
Hfe
Japan
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Great Britain
Wheat Crop Prospects Vary Across Regions
The Agricultural Department warns Western yield may be below last three years' highs and the ten year average, while field reports from Oklahoma promise an unprecedented harvest. Kansas forecasts a record yield up to 120 million bushels, with Indian Territory and southern Texas also reporting strong crops.
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Agricultural Department
Oklahoma
Kansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Promise and pride shape a hopeful harvest forecast
The passage notes a mix of local and sectional pride and the promise of prosperity as a political campaign looms. It suggests the administration seeks advantage from positive reports while expressing cautious confidence about a coming year when the United States should feed the nations.
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United States
Appeal for Boston self government in Senate debate
An appeal urges fair treatment for Boston citizens in their bid for local self government as the Senate weighs a referendum on the Boston text bill. The piece defends citizen capability against charges of voter indiscretion and defends responsible governance by the Board of Trade and other leading local figures. It condemns likening citizens to grocery patrons and calls for the public to decide on taxation policy with informed judgment.
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Boston
Senate
Board of Trade
Senate of Massachusetts
Alderman Gerry
Norrin
Day
O’brien
Gerry
Dixon
East
The Philippine Muddle and Otis on Ended War
General Otis argues for a large, ongoing military presence in the Philippines claiming the war is not over and policing will force a force of 200,000. He cites 65,725 troops and daily costs around 1300 dollars per man, totaling over five million annually. Manila reports 200 Filipino deaths, nine American deaths, 23 wounded, and a prisoner. Corruption in Manila civil service and failed municipal projects worsen the situation. The piece condemns McKinley’s administration as a muddle and notes his anticipated renomination for four more years.
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Otis
Philippines
Manila
United States
McKinley
Violet Farm Dream in Katharine Tynan Spectator extract
A speaker dreams of a violet farm distant from town with violet crops replacing sheep and gold en heads, praising violets as the gentle centerpiece of a humid cool land. The poem envisions violets shading flocks and corn under arching clouds, contrasting them with daffodils and roses, and ends citing Katharine Tynan from the Spectator.
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Katharine Tynan
the Spectator
Observant Citizen reports on Boston visit and local happenings
The Commercial Club of Chicago members praised Boston after a pleasant visit, Harold Poole shows signs of recovery from a Back Bay skull fracture, and a North Cambridge Universalist Church pastor used a phonograph during service. Cuban teachers plan a July arrival, census enumerators discuss future club dinners, and Wellesley praised a senior poem by Miss Lucy Van Name Morris.
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North Cambridge
Lucy van Name Morris
Lost Waif Finds Home Through Midwinter Night Miracle
A cold night drives a freezing boy named Edgar through a city. he dreams of a warm life as he watches a singer and then a mother and father rescue him. The revived child discovers he is the Morris couple’s long-lost son, identified by a gold locket, ending his night on the stairs of a loving, reunited family.
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Eddie
Buch
Nancé
Almos
Ore
Helen
Papa
Herbert
Mr. Morris
Morris
Edgar
Nance
Secretary Hay praised for handling delicate situation
Through Editor's Spectacles praises Secretary Hay for his courteous reception of the Boer envoys and disposal of delicate issues. The proposal to remove the time limit on clergy service is viewed as an experiment that could yield valuable results like similar moves in other Christian sects.
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Hay
Philadelphia Times
Mmit
Chicago Chronicle
Breakfast and Dinner Menus with Simple Home Recipes
A period newspaper style listing shows daily meal hints with a breakfast and supper menu. It includes Cream of Wheat, baked potatoes, doughnuts, cheese, potato soup, roast lamb, baked sweet bread, peas, and a dessert lineup. It provides three recipes: Fig Layer Cake, Creamed Peaches, and Fig Layer Cake frosting with detailed stepwise ingredients and directions. The notice ends with the signature of Mrs Herbert Hins from Centre Harbor New Hampshire.
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Herbert
Dorchester Hearing Over Garbage Plant Odors Faces Board
Dorchester residents told Dorchester Board of Health odors from the garbage plant were a distinct nuisance. Dr. Durgin declared the board will act on its duty regardless of mayoral promises. Witnesses described new and varying smells, with concerns about milk spoilage and property values.
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Durgin
Board of Health
Hart
Health Board
Dorchester
James H. Stark
H. G. Patton
Savin Hill, Improvement ‘Association
Thomas N. Hart
City of
Boston
New England Sanitary Product
Taylor
Savin Hill Avenue
Waldron
Sydney Street
Post
Milton C. Paige
Hinckly
Saving Hill Avenue
Quips and Quirks from Humorous News Snippets
A collage of cheeky lines and ironies from various papers. Jests about police protection, servant girls, earnings, aphoristic musings, and Easter bonnet gibes showcase light social satire and colorful newspaper caricatures of daily life.
Odd Bits of News From A Distant Plain
A collage of snippets notes the Reichstag funding the German Emperor's Holy Land trip in autumn, Michigan timber reused for lath, California hay sent with race horses, currency plate supply for banks, Oceanic ship’s 700 shad released in English waters, Watt’s Glasgow church organ amid opposition, Spanish Valencia fans paid 20 cents daily, and most of March's $1.921 million gold imports arriving from Canada.
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Reichstag
Holy Land
Michigan
California
New York
James Watt
Glasgow
Valencia
Canada
Cuban Teachers Landing Statement By Admiral
An admiral in Charlestown stated yesterday that five ships will convey Cuban teachers to the city. He said the naval force supports the mission and aligns with the university’s objectives to foster a peaceful exchange and strengthen defense through education.
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Eee
Tara
Charlestown
Navy
Canaparen
Dressmakers Graduated at North End Union
Two dressmaking students at the North End Union received diplomas last night Mrs Lillie M Wilson and Miss Adelaide E Marion were the graduates Addressing the ceremony were Mrs Ada Pearson Spaulding Mrs Emily A Fifield Mrs Lucia Ames Mead and Miss Abby 8 Perry who presided A large visitors group inspected the exhibited work noted by the Benevolent Fraternity involvement.
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North End Union
Lillie M. Wilson
Adelaide’e. Marion
Rete Walsh
Inettusiens
Men of Many Callings and Military Moves
Rear Admiral Remey reports Naval Constructor Hobson condemned by a medical board and to be sent home immediately. President Ort of Wittenberg College designs on accounterwork. Dr. W. Wamma to receive the assignment in Germany. A London weekly notes Kitchener's possible appointment and related societal shifts as a distant reference.
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Remey
Navy Department
Hobson
Medical Board of Survey
A. Ort
Wittenberg College
Springfo Id
W. Wamma
Ipington
D. C
Germany
Jean & Bunyan
Ruworth
London
Kitchener
Coneg
Hull residents form John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial Library Committee
A meeting at Parker House established the John Boyle O'Reilly memorial library committee of Hull to pursue the purchase of the John Boyle O'Reilly Cottage for a permanent town library. Officers elected include William Sheriffs as chairman and Dr William G McDonald as treasurer. An executive committee was named to solicit funds as the cottage, built by O'Reilly about two years before his 1891 death, has been put up for sale by heirs.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Hull
Parker House
Boston
David Porter Mathews
William Sheriffs
Matthews
William G. McDonald
Floretta Vining
P. H. Costello
Edward Knight
John Emery
Joseph Devine
O'Reilly
Father Locke Dead Veteran Singer Known Across State
Elbridge W. Locke known as Father Locke dies at his Chelsea home at Webster avenue He was 83 a Civil War singer who performed in many public schools across the state He wrote The Ship of State and sang it first in Faneuil Hall and later before Lincoln in Springfield Illinois
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Durparalerm
Brooklyn
Gianapolis Press
Raleigh
aSeen
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pegasus
Chicago
Dawson City
Elbridge W
Locke
Webster Avenue
Chelsea
Father Locke
Faneuil Hall
Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Gamma Betas Annual Senior Night at Tufts College
Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Tufts College held its annual senior night at the Alp Tau house with many alumni and delegates from other chapters in attendance. Speakers included Mesters L L Lewis William M Locke and Arthur V Web ber from the class of 1900 with farewell addresses to the seniors. Organizers were W U musete Herbert D Bixby and Forrest Tarr.
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Gamma Beta
Alpha Tau Omega
Tufts College
Alp Tau
L. L. Lewis
William M. Locke
Arthur V. Webber
P. A. Allen
Will Shee
W. U. Musete
Herbert D. Bixby
Forrest Tarr
Superintendent Monahan Confirmed by Aldermen
The Aldermen confirmed yesterday the Mayor's appointment of Michael T. Monahan to be superintendent of printing. The vote was 12 to 1 with Alderman Day opposing. The motion to take the name from the table carried and the appointment was confirmed last night by Aldermen 12 to 1.
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Michael T. Monahan
Day
Adams
City Printing
Codman
Dixon
Gerry
Jordan
Norton
Tinkham
William Scampton
Alderman Codman
Eertain Hatch
Alderman Norton
Monshan
Scampton
Boston Aldermen Vote and City Fares Debate
In Boston Aldermen voting 7 to 6 on several motions, party lines determined the outcomes. Debates covered appointing assessors, funding park improvements, and licensing for circuses and a Wild West show. A dispute over sheep nuisance near Franklin Field led to an order for immediate removal. A separate measure urged Boston contracts and local labor preferences for the East Boston tunnel.
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Alderman Bowen
Buffalo Bill
Boston
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Forepaugh & Sells Brothers
Alderman Norris
Committee On Finance
Congress* Street
Mt. Washington Avenue
Summer Street
Franklin Field
Board of Aldermen
Park Commissioners
Norris
Doyle
Gerry and
Codman
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Eeeoaee Oi
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the Sunday Post
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John Bleller
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Speaker
City Hall
Winsloe
Dispensary Board
Jerry Watson
Ward 18
Kansas City
Myers
Clinton
Gardner
Hamilton
State House
Ethel Barclay
Sackett ' Barclay
Thornton Chard
Harvard College
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Thornfield
Barclay
Cornelia
Frederick Grosvenor Goodrich
Ethel Iselin
Edward Harding
ST A
Oakes Ames
Lowell
Europe
ThorThUhmhn
Gertrude Rice
Amory Lawrence
Lawrence
Groton
William Lawrence
Groton School
Lawrence Home
Annie P. Wiley
Arthur Frederick. Ramseyer
Perkins Avenue
Hyde Park
Clifton
W.,.n. Hartshorn
Stearns House
R. M. Boutwell
F.C. Ayres
West Roxbury
Goddard Brothers
Lynn
Lord House
Charles Smith
Joseph Caldwell
F. L. Godding
Boston; 8. Walker Jones, Boston; Fred F. Rhodes, Boston; John P. Squire
Arlington
Arthur W. Walker
Malden
Charles W. Wilder
A. H. Young
Philippine
Observant Citizen
Commercial Club of
Harold Poole
Pilot
Harvard
Charlestown Navy Yard
Sam
Ethel Mariona
Geil
Washington Streeterville
Mas
Lord and Taylor
Navy Yard
O'Reilly Cottage
Buffalo Bil
Wild West
Paine Furniture Coo
Canal Street
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