Southern Response to Cotton Duty Intensifies Debate
Southern newspapers condemn the Senate action to tax raw cotton, arguing it burdens 20 million Southerners for the benefit of a few Sea Island planters. Critics say the duty offers no broad benefit, may raise costs for ordinary growers, and aligns with McKinley era protectionism. The press variably frames it as redistribution to profiteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Republican Party
South
Sea Island
Mobile Register
Bacon
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tariff bill in fragments as senators argue over reform
Senate efforts to salvage a tariff measure falter amid claims of corruption and revenue shortfalls. Critics warn of a large deficit in the first year, urging hurried conference to forge a workable version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Hoar
Aldich
Senate
Stricter Statehood Tests for New Territories
The piece warns that expanding territorial holdings into states must be tempered by strict qualifications. It argues against admitting large, low‑skill territories like Nevada and Montana and calls for barriers to statehood beyond partisan will. It urges standards to ensure new states approach equality with existing states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republic
Senate of the
A Gambler's Death and Bar n ato's Illusions
An obituary style reflection on Barney Barnato's self-inflicted death, arguing it stemmed from a troubled mind rather than despair. It notes his vast fortune, collapsed schemes, and the illusion-driven wealth that enthralled the English public, likening it to past bubbles and questioning its value to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Barnato
George Law
South Sea
Fragmentary Historical Note Reflects Insanity Claim
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century article references a person whose possession ends in a so called fit of insanity. The text reads as partial commentary on possession and mental state, with no clear names, dates, or places readable.
Rights of the press argued in Washington trial
A New York correspondent faces trial for refusing to reveal his source in the sugar scandal case. The piece urges recognizing press privilege as vital to a free fourth estate and warns against punishing journalists who protect confidential sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Shriver
New York
Washington
Shriver
Chapman
Havemeyer
Searles
Sugar Trust
Senate
Stock Exchange Glows As Prosperity Sparks Shares
Boston saw more than 60 000 shares trade and 332 300 dollars in bonds as Calumet and Hecla jumped to a record high. The market rally reflected speculative optimism in industry and trade, though caution remains about overdoing gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Boston
Calumet & Hecla
Weather, dogs, and a young Boston pianist obituary
The Observant Citizen notes varied showers and a wind mix across Boston areas with rain confined to spots. It reports rising Boston & Maine earnings as commuters switch to steam vehicles, mentions ex Mayor Curtis's muzzled bulldog, and mourns 27 year old organist Charles D Castle after pneumonia. The piece praises John D Long and describes Roxbury Crossing bridge progress reducing accidents, plus President Lucius Tuttle’s return from illness and a subway disruption anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Boston
Charles D. Castle
Dudley Street Baptist Church
New York City
Fle
Philadelphia
New York
Evening gowns for summer wardrobes and fabrics
The article outlines affordable options for summer evening gowns using silk, net, taffeta, organdie and muslin. It advises fresh cuts for night wear, guidance on trims and necklines, and notes lace and ribbons enhance outfits. It mentions yellow organdie over white silk as a striking example.
Back Bay Horse Car Breaks Chains on Dartmouth Street
A Boston incident reports a Back Bay horse car losing its chain near Dartmouth Street Monday night. The driver searched for a temporary fix but failed until reaching Charles Street where water works crews were digging. The tale credits city efforts by deputy street superintendent Josh Atwood for cleaner streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth Street
Charles Street
Water Works Department
Boston
Josh” Atwood
Prominent Figures Share Honors and Career Moves Across Nations
President McKinley declines a California visit due to duties. Lord and Lady Aberdeen arrive in Halifax and host a reception for delegates. Oxford grants honorary degrees to Laurier, Whiteway, and Godkin. James Rumsey memorial proposal discussed. Queen Victoria’s vocal talents noted. Retiring NY Tribune editor Rooker honored. Vienna grants a medical doctorate to Fraulein Possanner. John S. Wilson advances to railway presidency. Judge Bradford appointed US district judge for Delaware.
Uncle Ben’s Huckleberry Courtship Story
In a bygone rural tale Uncle Benjamin Woods recounts courting Lucinda Curtis with humor and warmth. He recalls chasing her across a field to rescue her from a bull, sharing berry-picking, and promising marriage after playful flirting and steady courting. The scene ends with a joke about huckleberry pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Benjamin Woods
Lucinda
Miss Curtis
Benjamin
Lucindy
Squire Harris
Lucind
Auntie
Organization of three new department trustees meeting
The trustees of the pauper institutions, children, and insane hospital departments met at the Mayor's office to organize. Mayor Quincy spoke on structure and finance as Ernest C. Marshall was named general superintendent without pay, with interim officers chosen for each board and plans for future meetings and visits to the harbor institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauper Institutions Department
Children’s Institutions Department
Insane Hospital Department
Penal Institutions
Marshall
Quincy
William T. Sedgwick
The
Institute of Technology
Walter Hunnewell
William L. Rutan
Davis R. Dewey
Horatio Amb
Charles P. Putnam
Insane Hospital
C. J. Connolly
Philip C. Knapp
Ernest C. Marshall
European tour to spark ideas for New York police
Police Commissioner Clark and Superintendent Eldridge plan a July 8 departure from New York for Hamburg Berlin Paris and London. They aim to study German discipline Paris sleuthing London peacetime procedures and liquor enforcement to glean ideas for improving New York City's police department and justify the trip by potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Eldridge
Europe
New York
Hamburg
Berlin
America
Nett
Paris
London
Scotland Yard
Terrell Says Farewell from Constantinople
June 15 report says Mr. Terrell the retiring American minister left for the United States via Athens. Representatives of foreign legations consulates and the American colony attended calls at the embassy as a sign of regret. The retiring minister had a personal audience with the Sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Terrell
Athens
United States
Sugar Schedule Advances in Tariff Bill Vote
The Senate completed most of the sugar schedule of the tariff bill except the Hawaii provision. The panel set duties for sugars and clarified maple sugar and syrup while debates over trust-related amendments continued. Pettigrew sought a quick vote on his trust amendment, which the Senate tabled 35 to 32 amid party splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hawaii
Pettigrew
Allison
West
Yeas
Burrows
Cullom
Davis
Deboe
Elkins
Fairbanks
Foraker
Frye
Gear
Hanna
Hawley
Hoar
McBride
McMillan
Mason
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Platt
Conn
N. Y
Pritchard
Proctor
Quay
Sewell
Shoup
Spooner
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Wilson
Jones
Morgan
McEnery
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Caffery
Chilton
Clay
Cockrell
Faulkner
Gray
Ark
Kenney
Lindsay
McLaurin
Mallory
Martin
Mitchell
Murphy
Pasco
Peitus
Rawlins
Roach
Tillman
Turpie
Walthall
White
Butler
Harris
Heitfield
Kyle
Turner
Silver Republican
Messrs
Pasco and
Fanciulli May Be Fired By Marine Corps
A court martial found Professor Fanciulli leader of the Marine Band guilty of disobedience for refusing to play matches on Decoration Day ordered by Lt Draper. The recommendation for dismissal was approved by Colonel Heywood and sent to the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Professor Fanciulli
Marine Band
Draper
Marine Corps
Heywood
Corps
Navy Department
Shriver Refuses to Name Sources in Senate Inquiry
Washington report says John H. Shriver, NY Mail and Express correspondent, refuses to reveal names of story participants as fourth recusant witness before the Senate sugar investigating committee. Judge Bradley presides. J. J. Edwards of Philadelphia Press to testify next amid wider attendance of senators and officials. Shriver cites a prior pledge of secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John 8S. Shriver
New York Mail and Express
Senate
Bradley
J. J. Edwards
New York
Philadelphia Press
Shriver
Music at Charlestown by Baldwin's Cadet Band
The program at Winthrop Square Charlestown begins at eight this evening. Selections include The Jolly Bachelors Overture Patriotic Fata Morgana cornet solo Facilita Grand selection Maritana Popular Tid Bits of the Day Jack and the Beanstalk finale Bike and more. Mr Frank E Partridge conducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Square
Charlestown
Baldwin
Schacht
Eckert
Sloane
Koppitz
Chinese Star Noi Dan Kun Appears in Boston Beach Street Theatre
The first Boston appearance of Noi Dan Kun, a petite Chinese actress famed in San Francisco and New York, draws a mixed crowd at the Beach Street theatre. Her act blends Chinese stories with Celestial songs, accompanied by her husband on a single instrument, as they hope to earn silver dollars to live under the protection of the green dragon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Boston
Little Theatre
Beach Street
Noi Dan Kun
San Francisco
New York
Gotham
Chin Foo
Confucius
Emil Paul
Dan Kun
America
Green Dragon
No Prayers for Victoria in Kansas City
British vice-consul Philip E Burrough aimed to hold a Victoria Day celebration with Catholic clergy but bishops refused to attend mass meetings or offer prayers for England's Queen. Bishop Glennon stated no prayers would be offered and could be prohibited across the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Philip E. Burrough
Victoria
England
Glennon
Queen Victoria
Victory Statue Presented by Massachusetts to State
Invitations issued for ceremonies honoring the presentation of a Victory statue by the battleship Massachusetts this Thursday. About 150 invites go to the Governor, executive council, staff, Olin, Shaw, Kimball, Knowlton, Senate president, House speaker, and their ladies. The event features Governor’s presentation, commander’s acceptance, ship band music, and a collation. Boats await at State street foot at 1 30 with ceremonies starting 2 30. Governor Wolcott and Col Carter launch with Capt Rogers aboard yesterday at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Thursay
Executive Council
Olin
Shaw
Kimball
Knowlton
Senate
House
State Street
Wolcott
Colonel Carter
Rodgers
United States
Suburban Press Association Dinner Tour Notes
The Suburban Press Association will be addressed at its dinner by Mr. Page of the Atlantic Monthly and George H. Lyman. A visit to the Riverside Press of Cambridge will follow. The July meeting will feature Colonel Henry A. Thomas, Boston’s new postmaster, after which a Youth's Companion establishment visit closes the day with a Chute shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Press Association
New England Press Association
Mr. Page
Atlantic Monthly
George H. Lyman
Riverside Press
Cambridge
Henry A. Thomas
Boston
Vanderbilts SAIL Valiant to England for North Sea Cruise
W K Vanderbilt sails from New York aboard the steam yacht Valiant with Mrs Seward Webb and companions. They plan Havre and a North Sea cruise, visiting St Petersburg, with the Duchess of Marlborough later aboard. The vessel has been refitted with redesigned staterooms and a refreshed white hull. return expected in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. K. Vanderbilt
England
Seward Webb
Winfield Hoyt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Southampton
Spithead
Dr. Webb
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Anne
Havre
North Sea
Russia
Hazing Prompts West Point Cadet Nominations Resignations
Bartram Sanders and aArkansas youth withdrew from the cadetship examination at West Point after claiming severe hazing. The pair entered with a class of ninety six, accused Cadets Scott Maginnis and Nesbit of abusing them and left the academy to return home. Sanders is from Indiana's sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
Bartram Sanders
Arkansas
United States Military Academy
Scott, Maginnis
Nesbit
Sanders
Indiana
Memorial Service Honors Late William B. D. Russell in Charles Street Church
The Colored National League hosted memorial services for William B D Russell. W H Lewis of Cambridge spoke, praising the governor’s lineage and civil rights work. The address noted Russell’s Democratic allegiance and broad cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Russell
Charles Street Church
William BD. Russell
Colored National League
Charles Street
W. H. Lewis
Cambridge
Lewis
Harard
Boston Law School
J. D. Barrett
Russell
William the Conqueror
William Eustis Russell
Sisters of Notre Dame Found First American Catholic College for Women
The Sisters of Notre Dame announce the purchase of twenty acres beside Catholic University in Washington DC to establish Trinity College The institution will be administered by the sisters with many Catholic University professors teaching higher classes Groundbreaking is planned within six weeks and the college aims to open for the 1898–99 scholastic session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sisters of Notre Dame
Belgium
Catholic University
Catholic University of America
Trinity College
Hawaiian Treaty May Await a Peace
Washington reports outline a cautious path for Hawaii annexation. The Senate could receive and publish the treaty to aid discussion with tariff provisions while possible enactment may occur before a year's notice of abrogation. The House may not be required unless funding is needed to enforce the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Fred A Kent Seen After Missing From Boston Custom House
Fred A Kent of West Medford an employee at the Boston Custom House was located in Boston after being reported missing since June 4. He appeared at the Custom House in Mr Stone s department a week earlier and attended a Fusileers banquet at Faneuil Hall recently, seen by Messenger Nelson Garkin. Officials say his vacation began June 4 and they have no details on his movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Custom House
Fred A. Kent
West Medford
Boston
Custom House
Mr. Stone
Faneuil Hall
Nelson Garkin
Kent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post
New England
Territories and States
Rights OF the Press
Fens
Beacon Hill
Mt. Vernon Street
Beacon Street
Boston & Maine
John D. Long
Ensign Stone
Providence
New York, New Haven Hartford Railroad
Roxbury Crossing
Grace Crossing
Oma
Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
Union Station
R. Tuttle
McKinley
Lord Aberdeen
Canada
Lady Aberdeen
Halifax
Lord
National Council of Women
University of Oxford
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion of Canada
Sir William V. Whitebho Fs
Newfoundland
BH. L. Godkin
New York Evening Post
Daniel Bedinger Lucas
West Virginia
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Virgnias
Maryland
James Rumsey
Michael Costa
Prince Consort
Rubini
Lablache
Mendelssohn
Thomas N. Rooker
New York Tribune
University of
Vienna
Fraulein Possanner
Ehrenthal
Zurich
University of Vienna
John S. Wilson
John E. Searles
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Central New England Estern Railroad
Reading Railroad
Edward G. Bradford
District of
Delaware
William Bradford
Plymouth Colony
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Historical Society of Delaware
Society of Colonial Wars
Plymouth Rock Marine
Plymouth Rock
Julia Barry
Cushing Avenue
Dorchester
Castoria
the Post
Uncle Ben
Mary G. Bailey
Jerome Street
West Medford, Mass
Turkey
Harm
Fanciulli
Chinese Star
No! Dan Kun
Chinese Beach Strees Theatre
Willie K
William K. Vanderbilt
Sia ST
Scott, Maginnis and Nesbit
NEW College For Women
Catholic University At Washington
Porrse Dave
Charles River Pari
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!