The Annexation Dilemma of Hawaii and Citizenship
The article questions how to govern Hawaii after annexation with a population mix including 40,000 natives and half-breeds, 40,000 Chinese and Japanese, 15,000 Portuguese, and 10,000 English-speaking whites. It asks what government and equal citizenship would be feasible under the U S Constitution. It notes the challenge of absorbing a diverse, remote population into American policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
United States
Hawaii
The Drawback Law and McKinleyism Critique
A critique argues the drawback law, framed to aid US exporters, is a mockery. It explains how hides move through complex chains and how tariffs cannot be reclaimed in boots and shoes. The piece cites The Standard Oil Trust using drawback to benefit itself, not independent industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
United States
Europe
Standard Oid Trust
Joseph Story Fay dies after long helpful life at Woods Hole
Joseph Story Fay dies at his son’s Beacon Street residence after a long useful life in Savannah business and Boston public life. A liberal donor to charities and philanthropic causes he wrote for the Post and shared practical forestry and horticulture experiments at Woods Hole that drew national attention. He lived to a venerable age and leaves a legacy of public spirit and private generosity.
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Joseph Story Fay
Beacon Street
Fay
Savannah
Mr. Fay
The
Post
Woods Hole
Christ Church
Cambridge
H. L. Gamble
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Gamble
C. J. Ketchum
St. Paul’s Church
Boston
Cae Eee
Samuel P. P. Fay
Harvard College
Joseph Story
Savann
Michigan
Ohio
Woods Hall
Roxbury
St. Mark's School
Southboro
Little Wanerers
Institute of Technology
Forestry Congress
Congress
Joseph Story Fay, Jr
Commonwealth Avenue
Henry Howard Fay
Radcliffe College
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Society
Community Member Noted in Local Report
A fragment mentions a community member described as a respected figure within the local area, highlighting their standing among neighbors and involvement in communal affairs.
Fashion vs law clash over women hats and bird feathers
An aldermanic order bans women from wearing hats with feathers while a later law prohibits possession of wild bird bodies or feathers. The piece questions gender bias and enforcement, noting men face no such restriction and addressing the potential impact on ostrich plumes and other ornamentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Law and Order League
Bunker Hill Day Observed As Pioneer American Liberty Celebration
Boston marks the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with civic and popular observances in Charlestown. The event honors the first real battle for independence and the enduring memory of liberty cherished by Americans.
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Boston
Lexington and
Concord
Bunker Hill
Charlestown
New Board Member Regrets Ball Game Absence
The Observant Citizen Jimmy Connelley, recently named to the Board of Health Lunacy and Charity, had to meet Mayor Quincy and miss his ball game. He also notes Lynn residents impressed Latin American visitors with rapid shoe making and other local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy” Connelley
Board of Health, Lunacy and Charity
Quincy
James
Bicycle Trade Climb via Efficient Service Costs
The text argues bicycle use boosts trade by allowing the same or fewer waiters to serve more patrons while saving money. It notes various methods to estimate bicycle energy expenditure and compares cycling to walking, claiming bicycles cover distance with far fewer steps and far less exertion than walking.
Breakfast and Supper Menu From Mrs. Hutchinson
A dated household menu lists courses for breakfast luncheon and supper including strawberries and cream broiled chicken boiled salmon with sauce boiled potatoes dressed lettuce Irish moss blanc mange with baked apples and cream cheese straws lobster salad Parker House rolls raspberry ice walnut cake berry muffins and a dressing recipe. It attributes the page to Mrs. William Hutchinson of 22 North Avenue Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hutchinson
North Avenue
Roxbury
Notable Personalities and Political Figures in Brief
A list of prominent figures includes Alexander Mellroy, a late Philadelphia delegate to a Whig convention. Congressman George S. White, a tall African American representative from North Carolina. Princess Frederick Charles, richly wealthy and distant from Emperor William. Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, described as handsome and Italian in appearance. Colonel Hay, of Scottish lineage, questioned about noble ancestry.
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Alexander Mellroy
Philadelphia
William Henry Harrison
George S. White
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Frederick Charles
William
Berlin
Commander Converse relinquishes torpedo station post in Rhode Island
Commander George A. Converse ends four and a half years as head of the New art torpedo station at noon Tuesday, passing command to Lieutenant-Commander Tomas C. McLean in a ceremony held without formality. In Monterey Mexico, Petronilo Hernandez found three jars of gold and silver coins while digging a tree root, aiding authorities as Hernandez is arrested for robbery. About $20,000 total treasure, with one third to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George A. Converse
Newart
R. I
Tomas C. McLean
Silver Trevino
Monterey
Mexico
Pettronilo Hernandez
Hernandez
Mr.Trevino
Paris relics spark Parisian souvenir trade from hotel blaze
Mme Roche Sautier sold the two remaining bars of iron that blocked a fire escape for 700 francs and will share the proceeds with her hotel staff who helped in the rescue. In New York, Choate questioned a salesman's jury remark during the Tobacco Trust trial, joking about leaving early if eleven jurors agreed against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Roche-Sautier
Tobacco Trust
New York
Joseph H. Choate
The
Trust
Choate
Mr. Choate
Battle of Bunker Hill Remembered by Gallagher
A narrative of the 1775 siege at Bunker Hill extols Prescott Stark and colonial valor as British forces attack and retreat. The piece honors liberty, laments the town’s destruction, and credits American resolve with embedding national identity in Massachusetts and beyond.
Death and arrest in a Savannah tragedy and a Boston philanthropist
A dramatic tale opens with Gasper Hollard failing to stop a runaway express and facing execution for neglect. The scene shifts to the funeral of Joseph Story Fay, famed Savannah merchant and Boston philanthropist, detailing his civic work, charitable projects, and family, including hissons and Radcliffe College ties.
Literary News From Scribners And Publishers Treasures
A July Scribner’s will feature Judge Henry B. Howland’s undergraduate life at Yale with illustrations by Orson Lowell. Other items include a final portrait of Du Maurier by C. D. Gibson, Kh.aliszemskie’s Peter the Great, Spenser’s Fairie Queen edited by K. M. Warren in six volumes, and The Private Life of the Queen from D Appleton. Dr. Weir Mitchell’s Hugh Wynne to be issued in book form with a Century serial climax.
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Scribner’s
Henry B. Howland
Yale
Howland
Orson Lowell
New Haven
Scribner
du Maurier
C. D. Gibson
London
D. Appleton & Compan
Kh.aliszemskie
America
D. Appleton & Company
Weir Mitchell
Hugh Wynne
Andre
Jeanie Drake
New York
O'Meara Tribute Poem to New Ironsides Massachusetts
Henry O Meara writes a commemorative poem presented with the Victory statue to the battleship Massachusetts on June 17 1897 praising Massachusetts martial heritage and naval valor. It links Concord Lexington Bunker Hill and naval heroes Bainbridge Stewart to the ship's centennial symbolism and declares Massachusetts devotion to the new ironclad.
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Victory
Massachusetts
Henry O'Meara
Bay State
Hull
Bainbridge
Stewart
New Hope
Who Is The Patrolman At Berkeley Tremont Corner
A Boston reader reports an encounter with a patrolman wearing helmet number 522 who ordered her group to move on while chatting on a corner near People's Temple. She condemns the officer’s rude phrasing and suggests reassignment of officer 622 to parts of the city needing civility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Temple
Berkeley
Tremont Streets
Board of Police
T. H. Gleason
Boston
Was it William S. O Brien author of Reproductive Employment pamphlet
Letter to editor questioning if W S O Brien who was hanged and quartered authored the pamphlet Reproductive Employment sent to Disraeli. The author, William S O Brien, signed copies in 1647 with moderate, logical content. Readers seeking copies may apply for it.
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O’brien
Disraeli
William
W. Prebland
Victory Statue Unveiled for U S Navy on Massachusetts Deal
In Greater Boston the bronze Victory statue will be unveiled aboard the battleship Massachusetts. Secretary Long will receive the statue, presented by the State through Governor Wolcott. The ceremony includes a salute as the Dolphin brings the secretary to the harbor and a 2 30 PM aboard Massachusetts.
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Texas
Wolcott
Long
Charlestown
Boston
Massachusetts
United States Navy
Washington
Nantasket
Navy Yard
Howison
Rogers
Naval Brigade
Secretary Long's Arrival at Charlestown Navy Yard Delayed
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long and Mrs. Long failed to reach Charlestown as planned. The Dolphin carried them down the coast to Hull and then to Hingham where they stayed overnight. They will reboard the Dolphin and proceed to the navy yard for the postponed ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
Charlestown Navy Yard
Long
Dolphin
Highland Light
Chamber of Commerce
Lyons
The
Nantasket Roads
O Reilly Reading Circle closes season in Worcester
The John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle held its season finale in Worcester Square hall with Miss K E Conway as president. Hon John J Burke chaired the Catholic Union meeting while Rev Joseph H McMahon of the New York cathedral was guest of honor and spoke on the work. Several clergymen and Catholic leaders attended as artists performed including Miss Ellen A McLaughlin, M J Dwyer, Miss Teresa McGinnis, and others.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
K. E. Conway
Catholic Uion
Worcester Square
John J. Burke
Catholic Union
P. A. Collins
London
Senate
Joseph H. McMahon
New York
T. A. Brosnahan
Boston College
Peter Rowan
M. J. Doody
Henry A. Sullivan
Catholic University
James T. O'Reilly
Lawrence
P. B. Murphy
Saxonville
Ellen A. McLaughlin
M. J. Dwyer
Teresa McGinnis
Burial of Dr Frederick J McNulty in Roxbury funeral held at Mission Church
The funeral of Dr. Frederick J. McNulty of Roxbury was held at Mission Church with high mass by Rev. John J. Frawley. Deacons and ceremonies followed by a Gregorian choir. pallbearers included John B. Martin Andrew Athy and G O Callaghan. Interment at St. Augustine's Cemetery South Boston.
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Frederick J. McNulty
Roxbury
Mission Church
John J. Frawley
C. SS. R
Father Brennan
Worcester
Thomas Galvin
Henry Garels
SS. R
Edward J. MacGodrick
John B. Martin
Andrew A. Athy
Co. G. O'Callaghan
P. J. Brintley
Br. C. Earle Williams
William 8. McGowan
James B. Hand
Brookline
John J
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Main Street
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Olive Hollard
Gasper
Glenwood
Robinson's
Washington SF
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Stormy Sea
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Henry O’meara
Lexington
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O'Reilly Reading Circle
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