Susan B. Anthony Versus McKinley Platform on Woman Suffrage
The St Louis platform invites women to help elect McKinley but omits voting rights. Susan B Anthony had a Republican plank urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. The platform committee ignored her resolution, leaving suffrage unaddressed.
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Dr. Blackwell
St. Louis
McKinley
Susan B. Anthony
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Miss Anthony
The Spanish in Cuba and the siege of Spanish forces
The article reports expulsions of American newspaper correspondents over Cuba coverage while noting the Spanish army is effectively besieged. It claims Cuban rebels have gained ground for nearly a year and cites a plan for 40,000 more troops and a fall campaign, arguing Spain cannot conquer Cuba though it may ruin it.
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Cuba
Campos
Weyler
Spain
Tariff Reform in Canada and Prospects for Reciprocity
The Liberal victory in the Dominion Parliament signals a drive for tariff reform and closer trade with the United States. Wilfrid Laurier says the platform calls for immediate tariff revision, opening potential reciprocity with Canada and New England. He notes mutual benefits from freer trade and urges bipartisan collaboration on reciprocity when Congress shifts.
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Dominion
United States
Canada
Wilfred Laurier
New England
New York
Silver Policy Threatens Democratic Convention
The piece argues that Democracy faces a critical juncture this week in Chicago ahead of the convention. It warns that a large free silver majority among delegates could jeopardize two thirds for nomination unless sound money forces are preserved and persuades factions, especially in Michigan, to stay true to party principles and avoid dishonor and defeat.
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Chicago
Michigan
Farragut Celebration Disaster At Castle Island
A crowd at City Point celebration fell into the water when a float and runway collapsed. Four people drowned amid unsafe landing facilities and inadequate rescue means. The tragedy, while avoidable, was slowed by limited equipment and crowds of children.
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Farragut
City Point
Castle Island
McKinley declares sound money stance in postal speech
William McKinley Jr for the first time in his public career declares himself for sound money in his nomination response. He says the money of the United States must be counted at par in all commercial centers, a test of sound money that implies opposition to free silver and inflationary policies, while placing tariff as his priority.
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William McKinley, Jr
United States
McKinley
Mcinley
Martha at Keith's and Chutes in Boston Entertainment Tour
The V elodious Martha and Merry-Go-Round sketches headline Keith's Theatre with new Vita scope films The Man Who Can't Stop Walking at Austin & Stone's. Cast from Castle Square opera company perform Martha in Boston, praised for Linck and Diard's singing while Bassett Schuster and Clarke share roles. The Chutes on Huntington Avenue draw large crowds with comfortable shade and military band concerts, hosting chuting parties and afternoon visits.
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Wresh
Keith
New Theatre
Vitascope
Austin & Stone
Mile
Diard
Miss Linck
Messrs. Bassett, Schuster and Clarke
Castle Square Opera Company
Philadelphia
Martha
Mr. Bassett
Lionel
W. H. Clarke
Plunkett
William Schuster
Tristan
Miss Lichter
Mlle. Diard
Huntington Avenue
Boston
McKinley Tariff No Cure for Idle Workers Says Opponent
The speaker rejects tariff rhetoric claiming high tariffs failed under McKinley. In the two years after the McKinley tariff there were 13 656 strikes and 66 610 idle workers who lost wages totaling 25 574 127 dollars, a 50 percent rise from prior years. The critique questions McKinley’s currency claims as well.
Poorest Tenant of the Libyan Wild Poem Quote
A fragment notes that virtue is nobility and the poorest tenant of the Libyan wild has pure life and undefiled thoughts. It attributes the line to Epicharmus, B C 540, emphasizing moral rank over titled standing.
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Epicharmus
B. C
Notice asks authors of A Result and A Romance of Cuba to send names
Public notice requests the authors of A Result and A Romance of Cuba to mail their names and addresses to the Post. The item specifies a compliance deadline and directs submissions to the paper's address for author identification.
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Cuba
May Armstrong Wins a Varsity Ribbon at Harvard Class Day
May Armstrong receives Jack Comely’s varsity ribbon belt at Harvard class day, transforming a plain dress into a standout outfit. May outshines her sisters Mabel and Grace as Jack’s act of generosity and a rose he gifts seal a romance. The event ends with a quiet moment of affection as they dance together.
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Armstrong
Harvard
Jack Comely
Mabel
Grace
Jack
May
Armstrongs
iMay
Deaks
May Armstrong
Yale
Jay
Observant Citizen notes and city glimpses from Boston streets
The piece honors John W. Langley on the birth of his first child and offers vignettes of urban life. It recounts street and transit annoyances, a visit to Dr Phelps with a cathode ray and bones, a Warret bridge bill poster, Colonel Albert A. Pope's European trip with A. Pattison, and a bustling crowd around a Marseillaise serenade amid shop windows and an organette melody in a cool day setting.
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Washington
Boston
J. W. Kelly
Tremont Street
Phelps
Dr. Phelps
London
Warret Bridge
Fitchburg
Albert A. Pope
A. E. Pattison
Pope Mfg. Company
Pattison
Colonel Pope
Paris
France
England
Marseillaise
The Poor Italian Genorita in a Distant Rome Night
A narrator recalls a gray headed woman whose beauty faded into dark brown skin and rough features. The crowd's noise interrupts as he drops a coin into an exchequer and thanks Gratso. The music fades, ending a fragile romance.
Young Girls Wear Gray and White With Green Velvet
A vintage theater column praises a Keith's New Theatre variety show. It highlights outfits for young girls in gray and white with green velvet accents, noting Alpaca or light silk costumes. The review lauds Weber and Fields, Tom Clifford, Waldo the imitator, and other acts, praising humor, singing, and novelty performances.
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Miss Goldenhair
Quips and quibbles drift through humor pages
A collage of jokes and banter from various papers features amateur hunter dialogue about a stag and right or left, a town bicycle sighting, bolting in a convention platform, musical misfits, hotel trout streams, burglar alarms, and a Cook County romance pun about a rejected proposal, all presented in vintage newspaper style.
Colonial Costume Descriptions With Velvet and Silk Accents
The text details several period outfits: an alpaca skirt with white satin vest, green velvet stock cuffs and belt, and a gray liberty silk skirt. A full white mull bodice features lace inserts on sleeves, lace neck trim, and green velvet shoulder and waist straps. White Milan straw hat faces green velvet with green plumes and white lace. THE LATES'
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Milan
Lates
Free silver man favors gold standard money
Letter from Galem dated June 7 argues in favor of returning to a gold standard and opposing free silver, asserting commitment to advance the policy and support for monetary stability.
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Post
Tremont Theatre Merry Go Round draws steady summer crowds
Last night’s sixth week of R A Barnett’s hit at Tremont Theatre showed strong patronage for Manager Askin’s summer offer. New skits by Herbert and Clark, Mamie Gilroy’s lullaby, and a popular ballet delighted audiences. Anniversary events and future matinee plans for Miss Clara Palmer and the fiftieth performance were announced.
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R. A. Barnett
Tremont Theatre
Askin
Messrs
Herbert and
Clark
Yvette Guilbert
Henry Irving
Miss Cahill
Sohike
Joseph Fay
Captain Nansen
Tombstone Tom
Gus Kammerlee
Tremont
Clara Palmer
Walker Tim Smith Captivates Aust Stone Museum Crowd
Tim Smith in a perpetual walk captivates crowds at Aust Stone's Museum. Local physicians examine him with no clear explanation as he walks and rests, then sleeps briefly and runs ten miles. The event features performers Poluski Dollie Adams and Mile. Borel with tricks, drawing a large audience. Later, a China and Japan exhibit titled War Between China and Japan opens at Huntington Avenue, billed Boston Night with mayoral participation.
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Tim Smith
Aust Stone
Tim
Galt
Tony Baker
Poluski
Dollie Adams
Harry Adams
Mile
Borel
O’brien
Jennins
Brien
Barr
Evans
Agnes Evans
Nettie Hoffman
Davis
Gerome
Wright
Lamont
Lot Bingham
Warren
Taylor
Kittie Kingham
Carroll Trio
Harry Lwrence
China
Japan
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Quincy
Last Day of Pops Promenade Returns for Season's End
The Music Hall hosts the final promenade concert of the season with four more events planned. A large audience enjoyed music by American composers last night, while tonight features the Fresh Horn Quartet of the Boston ensemble.
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Music Hall
The
Bos
Wonders in Art by Haberle At 48 School Street
Marvellously realistic paintings by John Haberle are on display at 48 School Street in a private collection presented through art expert C E A Merrow. The works include bank notes and stamps rendered with such precision that magnification reveals flawless engraving, leaving viewers astonished by the microscopic realism.
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John Haberle
School Street
Frederick McGrath
Haberle
C. E. A. Merrow
Boston
Supper Menu Notes from East Milton
A brief supper listing by J. M. Hope of East Milton includes strawberries with sugar and cream, hot biscuit, frosted lemon pie, crackers and cheese, tea, and a mint sauce. Mint leaves are prepared with sugar, vinegar, and water. no dates or events provided.
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J. M. Hope
East Milton
Breakfast and dessert menu with home recipes from Mrs. Sweeney
The excerpt lists a breakfast including oatmeal hot rolls fried potatoes beefsteak and fruit such as oranges strawberries and bread and a dinner featuring roast lamb mint sauce mashed potatoes squash and Charlotte Russe with jelly. It provides detailed recipe steps for Charlotte Russe and Blanc Mange and a fruit cake with curants raisins citron and spices, credited to Mrs W L Sweeney of East Boston.
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Charlotte
W. L. Sweeney
Prescott Street
Boston
The Chafing Dish Queen in Rousing Verse
Poem extols a girl who wields the chafing dish as queen of the realm. Describes her curls, daintiness, and culinary bits as jewels, with men admiring and hoping she is theirs wherever seen.
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Boston Post
M’kinley
Velodious
Flotow
Castle Square Theatre
New
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wee
Bertha F. Mains
Sumner Street
Cambridge, Mass
Fall River Line
John W. Langley
John
Washington Stree and
Cornhill
Keith’s New Theatre
Weber and Fields
George H. Wood
Old Homestead
Tom Clifford
Sally
Killarney
Waldo
Granto
Maud
Marion G. Ejils
Jerome
Alexi
Nelson
Walter J. Talbot
Kate Michelena
Harry Gilfel
Vitascore
Amy Muller
Yonkers
George
Chicago Tribune
Yonkers Statesman
Primus
Hariem
Devine
Austin & Stone's
OAK Hall Clothing
North
G. W. Simmons & Co
Offles
Tremont St
Inston
Lichter, Linck
Bassett
Gireen
Clarke
Schuster
BES Oeeatnnp Productions
Mats
Wed
Regia
Charles River Park
RB. A. Barnet
Clara Palmer Govenir
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ohio
Huntington Ave
Massachusetts
K McGrath
Iday
Conway & Co.'s
School St
Plymouth
Vigilant
Winthrop Line
Atlantic Ave
Plyouth
Dunbar
Geo. F. Chapin
Treas
Lincoln Wharf
Bass Point
Nahapt
BRS
Washington St
Bouton
Portland
Bay State
India Wharf
C. F. Williams
Salem Willows
EFARE
Boston Harbor
Atlantic Coast
Sun
Pearson's Wharf
Atlantic
Willows
Baker's Island
DA Morrison
Putnam
Commercial St
Union Station
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