War and Duty in the Philippines and Women’s Development
The piece argues for overwhelming military action to police the Philippines, urging 100000 troops if needed and criticizing McKinley’s Paris bargain. It also extols the moral responsibility of the United States as ruler of the islands. A separate note praises the symmetrical development of American women through extensive education and character building.
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Philippines
McKinley
United States
Spain
Philippine
Otis
Bagatelle
Lawton
Luzon
Paris
Anti-Imperialist League
League
Congress
Republic of the West
Cop
Facts and censorship mark US Philippine war coverage
The piece argues Americans deserve full facts about the Philippines, criticizing Manila censoring and Alger at Washington. It notes losses mount, natives regroup near Manila, and press coverage omits key details, urging transparent reporting and comparison to British wartime openness.
Education for Girls as Future Strength of Nation
The speaker quotes President McKinley praising equal chances for girls and boys while urging even broader opportunities. She argues educated women are the republic’s strength and home’s inspiration, asserting that today’s girls are tomorrow’s mothers and must be deeply educated to shape the nation’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Northampton
Donald
Republic
Dover Man Surrenders After Bank Embezzlement
The piece argues Harry Hough of Dover should face full penalties for stealing from the Cocheco National Bank. It notes restitution to victims, warns against leniency encouraging crime, and stresses the community-wide harm if public trust is eroded. The author calls for prompt capture and punishment of public trust violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hough
Dover
Cocheco National Bank
Observed social notes and city updates in Brooklyn and Boston
The item covers charity appeals, railway car repurposing in Brooklyn parks for children, social events at Retcliffe and Sharon, theatre etiquette critiques, notable locals in New York and Beauf ort, travel notes on Maude Odell, and a Boston Baseball League preview. It mentions Colonel George B Billings and Edward Farwell as local figures and notes Berenson's West tour return.
Young George Kennedy Seeks Speed and Scholarship
The excerpt highlights George Kennedy, a rapid Roxbury cyclist who darts past the veranda with ease. He aspires to combine his speed with study at Latin School and Harvard, aiming to build a reputation as a scholar alongside racing prowess.
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Roxbury
George Kennedy
George
Harvard
If I Were a Man and Other Verses Reimagined
A verse poem contrasts four speakers. A woman yearns for power and fame if she were a man. An old man imagines youth and honor if he were a youth. A poor man imagines wealth aiding the vulnerable if he were rich. The piece ends with a reflection that if these aspirations came true the world would not change.
Illness of Emperor Franz Josef Alarms Readers
The illness of Emperor Franz Josef keeps him confined to bed at Ischias, suffering a relapse from a cold. Ex Congressmen Howard of Alabama predicts Bryan will be renominated but defeated at the polls. Howard, elected as a Populist, is described as middle of the road and once wrote a sensational book critical of public life.
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Franz Josef
Ischias
Howard
Alabama
Bryan
Congress
Senate jockeying and diplomatic postings ripple through Washington
The article notes a push to retain Colonel Dick Bright as sergeant at arms despite his Democrat ties, while Republicans hold a Senate majority. Spencer Eddy earns a second secretary post at the Paris embassy, and Dr Laura C Hughes sails to Liverpool aiming for Rome to visit hospitals. Dr Elizabeth Riley sails July 22 to study in Europe. Colonels Wheeler and Bird depart Washington to survey Civil War battlefields for a potential Virginia military park.
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Dick’’ Bright
Indiana
Senate
Spencer Eddy
John Hay
London
United States
Paris
Laura C. Hughes
Liverpool
Rome
Helen I. Doherty
Idr. Hughes
Wheeler
Bird
Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
Virginia
Wilderness
Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Vicksburg
Granddaughter Recounts Grandmother Diary and Love Story
A narrator observes his grandmother writing in her diary and reflects on her devout nightly routine. She shares a past romance with her late husband, Tom, who overcame flaws to join the church, and the tale inspires the narrator as he prepares to tell his own story of marrying a minister.
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Carrie
Grandpa
Grandma
Old Baptist Church
Mary Ward
Clarrie
Tom
Quoted Snippets Reveal Humorous Exchange Fragments
A collage of quips and dialogue snippets from various newspapers shows playful banter about golf on the ocean, summer plans, Shakespeare in modern times, idleness versus occupation, baby amusement, and a prize fight comment. Several lines include domestic life and social observations from multiple papers.
The Negro Problem addressed by a Southern pastor letter
Calvin G. Blackwell of Wilmington, North Carolina, praises ex Governor Northern's address on The Negro at the South calling it a bold truth and urges a North education campaign to understand the real negro in the South for solving a grave issue.
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W. J. Northern
South
Black Belt
Wilmington
N. C
North
Calvin 8. Blackwell
First Baptist Church
Cape Cod Canal financing hangs on limited stock approval
The Joint Board of Railroad and Harbor and Land Commissioners signals reluctance to approve a full $12 million stock and bond issue for the Cape Cod Canal project. They caution that only enough securities to cover the $200,000 forfeited deposit and related costs may be authorized, threatening the project’s progress.
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Joint Board of Railroad and Harbor and Land Commissioners
Cape Cod Canal Company
Railroad and Harbor and Land Commissioners
Joint Board of Railroad Commissioners
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Boston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company
Canal Company
Sanford
Railroad Board
Emery
Harbor Commission
Willard Howland
Chelsea
Walter Clifford
New Bedford
K. C. Woodward
Joint Board
Woodward
Daily Charade Riddle Prompt and Answer
A Boston Charades puzzle from Lee and Shepard. The riddle hints at a nuisance linked to England. The previous answer was HEAR SAY. The current prompt asks for the answer to today's charade.
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Boston Charades
Lee & Shepard
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Charles River
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America
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Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
James Oppenheim
Elizabeth Riley
Charity Club Hospital
Europe
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Cushing Medical Supply Co
Cushing Process Co
Washington St
Bixth Ave
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Evelyn W. Ayer
Sanborn Street
Winchester, Mass
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Mater
Harlem
Spacer
Shakspere
Miles
Giles
Chicago
Washington Star
Detroit Free Press
Upcces
Fdr
RB. Hollings & Co
Summer Street
Anti-Inperialist League
Anti- Imperialist League
England
Linner
W. EF. Vickery
Partridge Avenue
Somerville
Mass
M’keen
Andover
Abbott Academy
Philena MekKeen
Mlle, Jeanne Dortzal
Jeanne Dortzal
Vaudeville Theatre
Henner
Besnard
Rodin
Falguiere
Catulle Mendes
Pedro Gailhard
Jules Cheret
Sarah Bernhardt
Doucet
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