McKinley and Hanna as Presidential Agents Questioned
The piece argues against Mark Hanna wielding power over President McKinley. It claims Hanna’s businesslike, unscrupulous influence grew while McKinley was Ohio governor. It contends McKinley lacks strength of character and failed duties, criticizing his suitability for president under Hanna.
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Mark Hanna
White House
McKinley
Hanna
Ohio
Executive Chamber
United States
Booker T. Washington Honored by Harvard with Master of Arts
Harvard University awards an honorary master of arts to Rev. Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Institute. The decision honors his work for education, citizenship, and uplift in the South, recognizing his achievements beyond race or birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee Institute
Harvard University
Booker T. Washington
South
Washington
New England
Black Belt
Register Early to Boost City Voter Registration
In the second week of registration more than 2400 names were added in four days, compared with under 1800 for the entire first week. Officials urge prompt public turnout to accelerate lists before October first, noting no supplementary registration this year and warning of a large end rush.
Free coinage debate cuts both ways for farmers and savers
Governor Boies argues cheap money will ease farm debts, but critics warn 60 cent dollars would boost all prices, eroding purchasing power and harming savers. They warn that $1.8 trillion in savings could be wiped out if debtors pay in devalued currency, while workers seek sound money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Silver Democrats
Boles
Harvard Honors Expand Beyond Fame and Office
Harvard University shifts honorary degrees to reward broad achievement across global fields. Since a 13 year policy change, it favors merit in varied human endeavors over scholarly rank or public office, asking not what a person knows but what they have accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
New York Democrats adopt a firm anti silver platform
William C. Whitney notes the New York Democratic platform rejects silver inflation and upholds gold standard until international co operation for bimetallism is achieved. It bars free coinage and silver purchase laws, opposes inconvertible paper currency, and opposes Treasury bond restrictions hindering gold payments. Sound money advocates may support it at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Whitney
New York
McKinley
Chicago
A Bit of Daily Inspiration Solace Message
A brief daily reflection urges honest intention and trust in God. The note references Esop and dates back to 690 BC, framing a timeless moral about integrity and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esop
B. C
Observant Citizen Notes Boston and Sea Side Happenings
The Observant Citizen reports Mr. W. E. Fletcher will represent Henry Gaze & Sons in a proposed European trip of the Ancients and travel with the company. Boston hosts delegates to a Sunday school convention who praise the city though disemboweled by chimney winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fletcher
Messrs
Henry Gaze
Boston
Witty Fragments and Social Snippets Across Papers
A collage of humorous asides and quotes from various papers includes playful exchanges about proposals, identity, and social perception. Notable lines feature a daughter of the revolution, a well known man in a crowd, clubgoing fathers, and a hot money question, followed by seaside barroom wordplay and a mackerel miscount in Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Pop
Yonkers Statesman
Indianapolis Journal
Ode To The Ancient And Honorable Artillery Company
A poem bidding farewell to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston. It envisions a voyage to distant lands, urging memory of America and humanity, and asking the company to carry its native land’s pride in princes’ courts and amid global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company OF
Boston
W. Hird
Outing of Boston Old Schoolboys Association at Nantasket
The Old Schoolboys Association of Boston gathered at the Atlantic House Nantasket for their annual outing and dinner. 132 members and guests attended. Officers elected included Jonathan Lane president and Charles Whittier vice president. Notables from Tufts College and Dorchester attended. Prominent attendees shared memories while family guests joined the reunion. The piece also reports on a Boston press debate over a color photography invention by National Photographic Company figures and industry reactions.
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Atlantic House
Nantasket
Old Schoolboys’ Association of
Boston
Jonathan A. Lane
Charles Whittier
William C. Lawrence
Ezekiel R. Jones
Warren Richardson
Henry B. Metcalf
William G. Brooks
Robert B
Williams
Samuel N. Brown
Greenleaf C. George
Charles A. Hewins
Horace Dodd
Samuel S. Blanchard
Albert J. Wright
Capen
George W. Wilkinson
George F. Parker
L. L. Willcut
George Brooks
George H. Worthley
Chester M. Gay
J. W. Leatherbee
George W. Robbins
Charles QO. Elms
Hezekiah Earle
A. J. Patterson
L. T.lynde
George G. North
Edwin Litchfield
Joseph P. Silsby
Joseph P. Silsby, Jr
Dimond
Mary E. Palmer
George M. Stevens
Jonathan Lane
Europe
John K. Hall
Gustavus F. Hall
Frank A. Hall
George W. Cushing
J. D. Jones
Tremont Temple
Edwin Litchield
Foxbury
Photographing a Connecticut Post Office Robbery Reward
A Colchester woman recounts setting a flash camera trap to catch burglars. She hides a fuse, photographs three men drilling into a safe, and helps convict them in Willimantic, earning a $500 reward. The tale ends with marriage plans and domestic life in a village home.
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Connecticut
Jack
Colchester
Mother
Jackson
Willimantic
Authors reveal motives behind latest works in brief statements
Brief excerpts from six authors offer aims for recent books including Rev E Winchester Donald on religion expansion, Henry Lloyd on wealth and mercy guiding business, Bunner and Davis on unpublished Urban and Suburban Sketches and a club story, Morse on Dr Holmes biography, and Stimson balancing novels with law books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book News
E. Winchester Donald
Trinity Church
Boston
Donald
Commonwealth
Henry D. Lloyd
Oil Trust
H. C. Bunner
Puck
Scribners
Richard Harding Davis
Mr. Davis
John T. Morse
Dr. Holmes
Holmes
Trent
North Carolina
F. J. Stimson
DAILY TABLE HINTS MENU AND RECIPES
Oatmeal rye muffins fried bacon and liver eggs omelet French fried potatoes coffee lunch egg salad hot rolls strawberry shortcake toasted crackers Rochefort cheese tea dinner tomato soup croutons fricassee chicken dumplings lettuce asparagus creamed potatoes cafe frappe sponge cake hampden cream milk whipped eggs notes two sponge cake recipes and a closing address for Mrs Pearson 401 Meridian Street East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochefort
Cafe Frappe
Professor Haynes Honored by Roberts College Ph D Award
The Roberts College faculty in Constantinople conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy upon Professor Haynes, a former instructor, recognizing his archaeological discoveries in Asia Minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Roberts College
Haynes
Asia Minor
Funeral of Benjamin H. Bristow Ex-Treasury Chief
Benjamin H. Bristow former Treasury Secretary was buried from Brick Presbyterian Church. The Rev Henry Vandyke preached a simple service. A large bar association delegation attended with many floral tributes. Pallbearers included Joseph Laroque Joseph H. Choate and Judge Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin H. Bristow
Secretary of the Treasury
Brick Presbyterian Church
Henry Vandyke
Bar Association
Joseph Laroque
Joseph H. Choate
Judge Patterson
Oregon Accepts Battleship Oregon by Secretary
Secretary Herbert formally accepts the battleship Oregon from Union Iron Works of San Francisco, marking the transfer of the vessel to Washington. June 2nd confirmation sets the ship on a path to active service for the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert
Oregon
The
Union Iron Works of
San Francisco
McKinley Rise From Doubters to Presidential Nominee
A retrospective on William McKinley’s early career. Voters doubted his rise, yet as Ohio governor he faced mixed verdicts, faced debt issues, and built a record that propelled him to the 1891 Republican nomination. He campaigned coast to coast, delivering hundreds of speeches, and won decisively.
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William McKinley
Bill
Chioites
Ohio
Columbus
McKinley
James E. Campbell
Major McKinley
West
Canton
Washington
White House
Blaine
Congress
Garfield
Senate
Ways and Means
House
Honors to General Miles Arrives for Third Army Corps Reunion
In Portland Maine General Nelson A Miles and family arrived to attend the Third Army Corps reunion. Veterans and ladies were escorted to Casco Bay for a sail and a shore dinner at Long Island. A reception for Miles and other dignitaries followed in the council chamber before a special train carried the party away.
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Portland
Nelson A. Miles
Third Army Corps
Falmouth
Casco Bay Steamboat Company
Long Island
Miles
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National Photographing Company
Virginia
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Maxim Powder and Torpedo Company
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Broadway
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St. Nicholas Club
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Dublin
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London
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Notman
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Photographer Smith
Maxon
Berlin
Royal Academy
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J. E. Purdy
Hastings
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