Miss Hale Remembered For Public School Influence In Boston
The Péterkin Papers are cited as an American classic reflecting Miss Hale's life beyond literature. In Boston her work shaped practical humanities within the public school system, inspiring vacation schools and moral education integrated into the curriculum. Her quiet, unobtrusive personality belied a far reaching influence. The public mourns with her brother Dr Edward Everett Hale, beloved and honored in Boston.
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Miss Hale
Boston
Gas price inquiry at State House ridiculed
The Boston gas price investigation, ordered to report by April 1900, devolved into a farce with a snap majority report amid absences and delays. The committee on manufactures has produced little tangible on consumer relief while exposing investor antagonisms in gas stocks. Critics ask if State House wisdom and resolve exist to resolve the issue.
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State House
Boston
Committee On Manufactures
Referendum on Leases Urged for Public Decision
The piece argues the railroad lease issue should go to voters to ensure intelligent consideration. It criticizes legislature for delaying reports, rushing debates, and nearing adjournment, warning that snap judgments will yield improper outcomes. It emphasizes public deliberation and cooler, informed decision by the people.
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State House
Boston Tax Bill Referendum Vote Supports Citizens
The Senate rejected the House amendment on Boston tax bill, 20 to 0 with two pairs, preserving referendum. Boston delegates in both chambers backed the referendum and the Post urges the House to insist, arguing taxpayers should decide, not lawmakers. The piece applauds Boston’s representatives for voting conscientiously and warns against political pressure.
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Senate
House
Boston
Hart
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Mad vengeance at Philadelphia convention drama unfolds
The piece speculates Quay may challenge Hanna at the Philadelphia convention by backing Teddy Roosevelt against McKinley. It frames Quay as seeking vengeance for being dumped by Hanna and the administration, risking a party machine overhaul to install Roosevelt.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Marcus Aurelius Hanna
Philadelphia
Teddy Roosevelt
William McKinley
Hanna
Teddy
McKinley
Quay
Roosevelt
Senate
Lucretia P. Hale Dies. Author of Peterkins Remembered
The death of Miss Lucretia Peabody Hale at an advanced age will be mourned as a personal loss by many who knew her through her published works. Hale created the Peterkins and earned affection across generations, leaving much that will be remembered.
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Lucretia Peabody Hale
Lucretia P. Hale
Peterkin
Solomon
John
Philadelphia
Boston
Royal Baking Powder Ad Warns Against Alum Use
An old advertisement from the Royal Baking Powder Company at 100 William Street New York cautions consumers to avoid alum in baking powders as it can make food unwholesome.
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Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Bi centennial in South Framingham and notable Boston figures
South Framingham held a gala for its bicentennial with visitors from nearby towns as electric roads edge out horse drawn carriages. Lucretia Hale, famed for the Peter Kin Papers, died at 90 in Boston. Belle Boyd, famed Confederate spy, died in Wisconsin at 67. Booker T. Washington to speak tomorrow at St Pauls Church, South Boston. The piece also notes local politics, a Mt Holyoke College event, census tensions, and lively social scenes in Boston.
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South Framingham
Booker T. Washington
St. Paul's Baptist Church
South Boston
Men s Fine Shoes At Staggering Brockton Prices
A Brockton Mass buyer purchased large factory orders. Premium shoe lines and discontinued stock are offered at deep discounts. Mens shoes including patent calf and Russia calf uppers,价 2.00 pair, skirts and stockings also on sale. Balbriggan shirts and drawers priced low with multiple colors and sizes.
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Brockton
Mass
Russia
New Shirt Finish Promises Laundry Distilled Water Claim
A market notice advertises a negligee style shirt priced at $1.50 and made from English madras with exclusive patterns. The laundryman boasts a new finish due to distilled water, calling it the best laundry finish yet, despite a shirt man saying profits suffer at $1.50.
Appletons 50c novels and 25c and 5c titles offered
A list of inexpensive Appletons and 25c 5c book titles includes Conan Doyle adaptations, Besant works, and Hardy sketches, with many novels priced at 50c or less. The catalog cites Benson’s Rubicon, Court of Intrigue, Hanging Moss and more, plus two recent reprint worthy works by Garvice and Sergeant.
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Anstey
Diana Carew
Mrs. Forrester
Bronte
Cooper
Scott
Stevenson
Dickens
Rider Haggard
Dinah Shadd
Kipling
Fire
Fan Michael
Thelma
Deemaster
Gold Elsie
Inez
Meadow
Brook Publishers
Conway
Cameron
Thrilby Hall
Norris
St Katherine’s
Besant
Mayor of Onsterbridge
Hardy
Oliver Twist
Appleton
Benson
Lota
Thompson
Mrs. Steel
Dorothy Gerard
Brown
Walford
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Hiram, Mo
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Rhor
P & Martin CO
Observant Citizen
Belle Boyd
Wisconsin
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Rosemary
John Drew
Malden
Waverley
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Framingham
Toen
Charlie McCann
Harry Marston
Charlie
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Treyor McCarthy
Hibbard
B. C. Mansfield
Barrett
Joe Burdett
Republican State Committee
James D. Gill
Congressman Roberts
Frank D. Alen
B. B. Hayes
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Art Friends
Dartmouth College
Richard Hovey
Hovey
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Boylston Street
Dick’’ Hovey
Dartmouth
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Jesse Gove
Post
Gore
Mr. Mills
Fall River
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Sewell G. Cushing
Fitchburg
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Keyon
Medford
Myers
Parker
Suffolk County
House of Reformation
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Hoar
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Mary
Helen
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Dee
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Hee
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Canal Street
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Charlies Garvice
Adeline Sergeant
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