Democratic Reunion Honors Tilden Era at New York Club
A large Democratic gathering at the Tilden Club in New York last evening honored Samuel J. Tilden, with Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill in attendance. Colonel William A. Gaston of Massachusetts framed the event as a call for unity and reform, urging Democrats to capitalize on post 1876 momentum and Republican demoralization.
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Tilden Club
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Tilden
Cleveland
Massachusetts
William A. Gaston
Commonwealth
Gaston
Republican Party
Party of the People
Panama Route Adopted for Canal Project Vote
The Senate switched from Nicaragua to Panama for the canal, authorizing 40 million dollars to buy French company rights if a clear title is provided and 185 million in gold bonds for construction. A seven member commission will oversee the work, with faster progress expected on the Panama route due to shorter distance and prior excavation.
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Senate
Panama
Nicaragua
Congress
Lake
Scorching Drivers Urged Into Lockup Over Fine System
Editorial argues that wealthy young motorists flout Massachusetts law and treat fines as mere play. It cites a youth who skipped a court appearance after posting bail and plans to return later, urging harsher penalties like confinement over monetary penalties to curb fast driving.
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New York
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Americans Face Clash Over Sovereignty in Mindanao
A debate over U S sovereignty in Malabang and Lanao signals a shift toward resisting benevolent assimilation Polygamy slavery and religious custom clash with American demands for political obedience The scene echoes Taft era coercion and potential conflict amid local vassals and Muslim leaders.
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Mahomet
Malabang
Lanao
United States
Taft
Labor Clause in Subway Bill Faces Setback in Senate
The Senate retained Schofield amendments but struck out a moderate labor clause by an 18 to 9 vote. Proponents argue municipal labor standards should apply to hours and wages in the new subway project, citing existing requirements for elevated railroad motormen and conductors. A labor clause is seen as strengthening the bill's referendum prospects.
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Senate
Schofield
Jones
Howver
Boston
Elevated Railroad Company
Radcliffe Observant Citizen Class Day Brings Sunshine
The Observant Citizen Class day at Radcliffe enjoyed fair weather amid sunny skies and mild temperatures. Local notes recount travel plans for Dr. Al Watts, Mrs. Fitzgerald, and Banff visits. Sergeant Nagle stops a speeding Harvard student, while William Gillette’s Scotland return yields wry anecdotes.
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Radcliffe
Perils of Extravagance and Fisherman Tale Read Aloud
A cartoonish fisherman's scene shows a luckless catch as a 15 pound joke. A mock sermon critiques lavish spending by American girls and cites President Taylor of Vassar congratulating restraint for marriage prospects. The dialogue ends with a hip urban quip about past loves.
Posi's Illustrated Mean A Strawberr y Shell Dessert
A vintage recipe for a strawberry shell or pie using light paste, chocolate edging, fresh hulled strawberries, and whipped cream. It advises not washing berries, but rinsing quickly, drying, and serving at a May luncheon with strawberry leaves as garnish. Authored by Alice Be Whitaker.
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Alice BE. Whitaker
The Club and the Picture of Helen Hasleton
Bernard Clary recounts his flirty escapades with the artist Naomi Helen Hasleton, who becomes the subject of a photograph and pansies. He deceives friends about her identity, helps her after learning of her aristocratic husband, and receives a letter of thanks from her promising happiness and a possible summer visit.
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Bernard Clary
Clary
Brut
Bernard
Bailey
Tmanner
Florst’s
Helen Hasleton
Siser
Helen Ormond
Helen
Hudson
Kate
Abercoed Sang
Mother
Jove
Royal coronation funding talk and fogs echo London air
A collage of quotes hints at King Edward’s potential appointee financier for the coronation while comments on trains to Chicago and a London atmosphere appear amid brief exchanges. Names such as J. P. Morgan and Newton Newkirk surface in a streetwise, satirical tone.
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J. P. Morgan
Edward
London
Newton Newkirk
Summer Band Concerts Opened in Charlestown
The Municipal Band opened its summer concert series in Charlestown on June 17. The second concert will be on the Common next Sunday at 3 30 p m, with about 40 performances scheduled across the city including the Common Masinerk and various neighborhoods. The schedule lists several towns such as Roxbury and West Roxbury with multiple dates and locations.
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Charlestown
Auree
Masinerk
le Town
Vorementer
Reat F
Roxbury
Pack Iin
West Roxbury
Brighten
Ill Letters From Janauschipe Urge Aid in New City
The fragment mentions Janauschipe ill at Forstens and writing to friends in New City. It notes she planned to pawn or sell jewels to fund an unclear cause. A nameless speaker, Lomurings, hints at political manipulation and an absurd target in a democratic mayoral race in an Indian area.
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Janauschipe
Forstens
New City
Lomurings
Grainim
Ian Aoe
Fine Shirting and Cheviots From Low-Cost Lines
Very fine corded Madras Shirta in white with neat stripes and figures. Also a complete assortment of light woven cheviots from our $1.00 and $1.50 lines.
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William FF. Fitzgerald
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Salem
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Simon
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Boylaton Street
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Alexander the Great
Jimson
Jester
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Harvard Prize
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Fairyland
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