Proclamation urged to declare peace in Philippines
The piece calls for President Roosevelt to proclaim peace in the Philippines confirming Acting Governor Wright and Secretary Root statements that harmony prevails from Luzon to the southern archipelago. It argues independence read aloud on the Fourth of July without fines for readers and urges timely action.
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Wright
Root
West Point
Senor Lorez
Luzon
Washington
Philippines
Roosevelt Call for Cuban Reciprocity Shapes Senate Debate
President Roosevelt steps into the Cuban reciprocity debate with a special message to Congress. He urges Republicans to act vigorously to reduce tariffs and favor Cuba, backing fair reciprocal terms while addressing sugar industry concerns. The note supports the House sugar bill and calls for swift action.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Cuba
Senate
United States
House
Irrigation Bill Passes House Aims Western Land Reclamation
The House approved the irrigation bill from the Senate. The President will sign promptly. It seeks to reclaim vast arid western lands and foster settlement by using public lands sales to fund the project, though direct government returns may be limited. The measure aims to expand peaceful settlement and reduce war costs by opening fertile territory to millions.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Anl
Philippines
Readings of Declaration in the Philippines Stir Debate
Article notes ongoing clash over publishing the Declaration of Independence in the Philippine Islands. It cites Governor Taft's ban and fines for speech, then suggests a shift as officials claim war or insurrection status is resolved.
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Philippine
Taft
United States
Philippine Islands
Washington
Billy Nash
Billy’ Nash
Mr. Nash
Government subsidies and propaganda under cabinet review
General Wood’s Cuba policy discussion insists the War Department bears responsibility while Elihu Root at Washington gave formal approval. The piece questions cabinet authorized use of public funds to boost ideas and wonders why any official could not spend taxpayer money to promote their own agendas.
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General Wood
Cuba
War Department
Washington
Havana
Elihu Root
Mr. Thurber
Root
National Treasury
Connecticut Trust Industry Ambitions Meet Harsh Reality
The Connecticut Legislature invited trust incorporation to rival New Jersey but results are thin. Secretary of State fees show little impact and the prestige loss is noticeable. The article argues Connecticut acted late, as big industrial trusts already favor New Jersey for authority and customers, limiting gains for small states.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Hartford
Secretary of State
Morgan Steel Trust
Ice Trust
Boston Socialites Sail for Europe and Banff Visitors Abroad
Observant Citizen J Marshall Wilson sails for Europe in July returning in November. Boston arrivals at Banff include EB Jewett Mrs J Lincoln Mrs FF LL Washburn Miss Mary A Ward Alfred O Hewitt and Edward Sanborn. Pianists Felix Fox and Alvah Glover Salmon head to Europe. Salmon may spend time in Russia. Mrs M J McFadden sails Cunarder Saxonia to visit London and Paris returning in September.
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J. Marshall Wilson
Boston
Europe
Banff Hotel
Canadian Rockies
EB. K. Jewett
J. Lincoln
FF. Ll. Washburn
Mary A. Ward Alfred O. Hewitt
Edward ©. Sanborn
Messrs
Felix Fox
Alvah Glover Salmon
Mr. Salmon
Russia
Mr. Fox
I. Philipp
M. J. McFadden
Tremont Street
Port
Boston sports and Westward talk mix with East Boston notes
A long reader letter highlights East Boston admiration for the West and quotes Joseph Fr. O Connell and Thomas M. McBarron on mining and iron ore. It reflects on Billy Nash s return to Roxbury life, Senator Sullivan s stories, and club news with Thomas Connelly s surprise diamond ring gift from Chelsea s Halycon Club.
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Pacific Coast
Joseph Fr. O'Connell
Boston
O’connell
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Thomas M. McBarron
Roxbury
O’conner
McBarron
Billy
Nash
Chelsea
Thomas Connelly
Connelly
Halycon Club
Henry Feury
Mr. Connelly
Congress Avenue
Individual Cottage Pudding and Strawberry Desserts
Post's Illustrated presents a cottage pudding recipe with two cupfuls of sifted flour four level teaspoons baking powder one egg two tablespoons melted butter one cup milk and half cup sugar. Bake in gem pans top with cream and strawberries or strawberry sauce. A richer version uses more sugar butter flour milk and eggs and serves with lemon sauce. Alice B Whitaker.
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Alice B. Whitaker
Newspaper man faces civil suit in Municipal Court
A well-known newspaper man testified in a civil suit in Municipal Court while a delegation of scribes gathered, highlighting his popularity and public interest. John J. Lydon of South Boston received a bronze Humane Society medal for bravery after saving lives in a West Broadway fire on April 30, 1902.
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Tet
John J. Lydon
South Boston
West Broadway
The
Humane Society of Massachusetts
Summer Boarder Tales From Spruce Shadows
A humorous sketch contrasts a city vacationer with rustic New England life. A single summer boarder visits Joshua Reynolds, endures mosquitos and a hornet-filled misadventure, and returns home broken but amused by the countryside farce.
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Joshua Reynolds
Oak Hall on Corporation Laws Seeks Written Suggestions
The Oak Hall committee appointed under 1902 statute to study formation taxation and conduct of corporations invites written input on the subject. Municipal banking and public service groups are excluded. Submissions may be sent to 709 Exchange Building Boston.
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Commonwealth
Exchange Building
Boston
Hosea M. Knowlton
Charles G. Washburn
Frederick J. Stimson
Mystery of Jenkins ends with bell rope reveal
In Richmond, Romeo Jones and Dolly corner Jenkins hiding in a church after a string of clues. A bell platform ambush leads to Jenkins dangling by his false red beard as the trio detains him and secures a warrant.
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Dolly
Romeo
Magnolia
Richmond
Jones
Virginia
Salem
Jenkins
R. F. & P. Railway
Philadelphia
Boston
Main Street
Capitol Hill
State House
Jim
Caledonia Avenue
Elgon
James River
Red Beard
Jeromé Park
Delly
Jagues
Manchester
William B. Jenkins
Crozier Nomination Plans Debate In Senate Executive Session
The Senate spent most of the day in executive session considering Captain Crozier for chief of ordnance. The President's message on establishing reciprocal relations with Cuba was presented after the session had begun. The doors opened, the message was read, and the secret session continued.
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Washington
Senate
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FP. H. Fiske
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Back Bay
Es F. O'Connor
Craigie House
Cambridge
Longfellow
Assembly Hall
Tressa Len Foie
Ward
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Dorchester
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Chicago
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Elkes
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Softcoal
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