Acquittal Of Jane Toppan Stirs National Debate On Madness
The Boston Post lauds the Barnstable trial acquittal of Jane Toppan on insanity as a landmark verdict. It notes her nursing victims faded amid alleged poisoning, questions responsibility for insane acts, praises humane law treatment, and urges federal pension protection for life savers like the Monomoy Station crew.
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Jane Toppan
Barnstable
Tofay
Mr. Brigham
Lowell
Where is the Money in Cuban Post Office Scandal
The piece notes Rathbone Neely and Reeves return to assist Hanna in Ohio politics amid a Cuban postal funds theft. About 150000 in swag said stolen from Cuban funds. Havana fined them but they were pardoned and released. The author urges US restitution and asks Senator Hanna to review the matter.
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Rathbone
Hanna
Ohio
Neely
Reeves
Cuba
Bristow
United States
Havana
Republican Party
Lodge's Revolution Not Serious Says Yale Address
Senator Lodge warned of a supposed revolution to elect Senators by direct popular vote and proportional representation. The article argues the movement is long-standing, blocked by the Senate, and that Lodge's warnings are unfounded and absurd.
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Lodge
Yale Law School
United States
Senate
House
Pensions for Life Savers Reward for Monomoy Heroes
The House Commerce Committee reports a bill to grant pensions to Life Saving Service members. Station superintendents would receive navy captain level pay, crews navy seamen pay, and privates army pay. The measure acknowledges their heroism and sacrifices beyond other public service.
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Committee On Commerce
House of Representatives
Washington
Navy
Army
Brave fireman saves child on electric car in Boston
Observant Citizen notes a Boston fireman leaping from a running board to grab a child about to fall between cars. The incident shows calm bravery and quick action, with no name given. Other items report construction work at the Ames building, church bells in Scituate, and local social notes.
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Boston
Hfe
le Thomas Tawson
Scituate Centre
Sweet Home
Pair Proposition in Coal Dispute Demands Arbitration
President Mitchell reiterates the miners offer to arbitrate all wage dispute questions with a neutral referee. He says the coal trust refuses to open books or accept judicial decision. The public sentiment favors fair play and arbitration in the anthracite wage conflict.
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Mitchell
Coal Trust
Danish Pork Omelet Recipe By Alice Be Whitaker
A Danish housekeeper method describes frying salt pork in fat, crisping, then using the fat to cook an omelet with bread crumbs and eggs. The dish is folded on a hot platter and garnished with parsley, noting pork pieces prevent rolling and give color.
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Alice BE. Whitaker
Boston notices and incidents mix with local life and tales
The page recounts varied local items: exam filings for a Gusteme service at the Federal building, a boastful bartender remark, a runaway horse involving South Boston politicians, Alderman Norton recovering after a carriage accident, and Ward 15 leaders amid a diamond ring presentation. It also carries a lengthy moral tale about Smith and Jones, and a brief wedding mention for Joseph Andruizkewent.
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Joseph J. Norton
John Toomey
Boston
Norton
Toomey
South Boston
Ward 15
Broadway
Patrick H. Horan
Horan
MLE Borks Song of the Rich Fable Opening
A fragmented old tale begins with two men and a parody fable titled Song of the Rich. The text mocks excess by listing barren conditions and empty pleasures as extremes of wealth and leisure.
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Mysthpries
Pate
The Hound of the Baskervilles Novel Ad Boost
A playful ad teases the detective tale with Sherlock Holmes and a police character. It invites readers to visit bookstores to discover how a policeman aids the case by following a trail to a bookshop and paying $1.25 for the mystery.
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Sherlock Holmes
Coronet of modern quips and local banter in verse
The passage blends humorous street talk and ad hoc phrases. It features names and lines such as Adam and Mr. Grouch, Hank, Lariat Lake, and a note on Smith College graduating 23 girls. The tone imitates character dialogue and newspaper mood.
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Smith College
Back Yards in Boston and Fences for Health
Letter to the editor argues against high fences as disease aids notes 1903 article on Back Yards in Boston. Suggests curb safety over fences and urges citywide change to curb waste and prevent smallpox. Author F Hill from Isabella Street Boston signs the plea.
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Post
Sir
Sunday Post
Boston
Newpridge
Cleveland
F. Hill
Isabella Street
Mass
Debated Civil War echo in Philippine policy clash
Washington June 2 A heated House debate compared Philippine atrocities to Civil War cruelties. Speakers cited Grant and Jackson, Andersonville, and Libby prisons while defending or challenging administration policy amid partisan clashes.
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Washington
Philippines
Grosvenor
Ohio
Grant
Jackson
Mahon
Penn
Andersonville
Libby
House
Henderson
Dearmond
Olmstead
Williams
Ill
Corligs
Mich
W. W. Kitchin
N. C
Jacob Smith
Shenandoah Valley
Phil Sheridan
Mr. Grosvenor
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Geeral Beauregard
England
Mr. Barrett
Filipiines
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Mahon
Mr. Neville
Republican Party
Richardson
North
Hon Eer
Tnion
Hopeful for Panama Mission Faces House Vote
June 3 Panama project supporters canvass House strength for Senate amendment shows confidence a motion to concur can command a majority.
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Panama
Mashington
Friends of the Panama Project
Mayor Urges Economy In City Budget Hearings
City finance committee heard department heads at City Hall with Mayor Collins urging rigid economy. Borrowing capacity is 2.5 million dollars while estimates double that, promising heavy cuts. Loan bill to be drafted by the next meeting likely July 7.
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City Hall
Collins
Harvard Dental School Alumni Meet Includes Demonstrations
The Harvard Dental School Alumni Association gathered yesterday with many present. Second and third year students displayed plate bridge and crown work in the mechanical laboratory and practical cases in operating rooms. Henry W. Gillett presided as president. papers were read and discussed. A business session and banquet followed at the Harvard Union in Cambridge with an address by the Rev Alexander McKenzie.
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Alumni Association
Harvard Dental School
Henry W. Gillett
Pedro Canito and the Silent Drum of Grief at St. Pauls
In an old Massachusetts village a 30 year old organist Pedro Canito mourns his wife Nita and their son Peppo. Three years of sorrow bend his life and music to haunting silence until he kneels at the cemetery and sorrowfully speaks their names as night falls.
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Smith
Jones
Larry
Institution of Charity
Kie
Justice
Katherine
Gerald
East Third Street
Bonth Euston
Mass
St. Paul's
Pedro Canito
Hiis
Nita
Peppo
St. Paul’s
Father
Pedro
Peppe
Peppa
Earth
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New England
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Congress
MR. Lodge
Pensions For Life Savers
Ames
East Boston
Custom House
Board of Trade
John M. Clark
Marlboro Street
Etter
Representative Schofield of
Malden
Bournegh School
Will Toland
Fred Meloy
Sunday’s Post
Charlestown High School
Wollaston
Lockwood
Thorp
Post’s
Omelet
Gusteme
Federal Building
Uynn
State Federation of Women's Clubs of
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State House
Hi van der Vagrt
John L. Kelly
Fort Beaton
William
Russell Club
Weir River
Blondin
Boston Police
Hill and
Vale
Clidan
Uncle Silas
Joseph Andruizkewentjslot
Paula’ Dastwowelcken
Mle Borks
NEW Publications
Pompadour
McCrong, Pats Ie & Co
New York
Wilkesbarre
Joseph
Andruszkewenijsiczdzs
Weicken
Adam
Mr. Grouch
Mrs. Grouch
Hank
Lariat Lake
Chimmie
Sal
Jook
Nowton Newkirk
Harvard Dental
Oak Hall
Washington and Elmets
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