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Professionalism in College Athletics Tightens Scrutiny
The piece argues that college athletics risk losing public support if professionalism continues. It cites Yale's case of a graduate student who played fullback and only returned to college to play rather than study. It calls for strong university stance or a rule banning graduate students from athletic participation.
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Yale
University
Hale
War Tax Reduction Reflects Trust Favored Shift
The article argues that even after the Spanish War, wartime taxes persist in peacetime with July 1 reductions. It notes a House favored tobacco tax cut totaling about 42 to 45 million dollars, leaving substantial surplus revenue. It warns Congress may again seek to eliminate the taxes amid looming lavish appropriations and economic slowdowns.
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Spain
Washington
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Honor of Massachusetts in defending democracy
In a historic stand, Senator George Hoar and Representative Samuel W. McCall defied party lines to oppose dictatorship and despotism. The two Massachusetts leaders are praised for upholding democracy and liberty, resisting the centralization of power in the Philippines and defending self-government.
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Samuel W. McCall
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Philippines
Massachusetts Senators Stand Against Philippine Amendment
In voting against the Philippine amendment to the army appropriation bill, Mr. McCall and Mr. Hoar are praised for preserving their state's honor against intra party degradation, earning the thanks of the Massachusetts people.
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McCall
Hoar
Massachusetts
Shall We Keep Our Word Senator Hoar Denounces Philippine Amendment
Senator Hoar denounces the Philippine amendment to the army bill as despotism and votes against it, while supporting the Cuban amendment. The piece questions kept faith with Cuba and predicts continued occupation and national dishonor if policy remains unresolved as Congress reconvenes in December.
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William McKinley
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The Bingle Cross Secures Opposition at Hearing
Opinion voiced at yesterday’s legislative hearing rejects a plan to let voters cast a straight party ticket with a single cross. Proponents from the Republican leadership argue for party column voting but critics say it indulges laziness and ignorance and hurts independent choices. The current system is deemed sufficiently effective.
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Boston Harbor Appropriation Cut in River and Harbor Bill
The river and harbor bill reduction trims immediate work from 600000 to 450000 and continuing contracts from 3000000 to 2000000. The piece argues to preserve channel depth and width and start on a small scale, with future funding hoped to cover deficits. It urges that plans meet the needs of growing commerce and remain unchanged in scope.
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Congress
Streetcar Readers and Rude Shocks in Public Haunts
A reader complains about fellow passengers who read newspapers wide open in street cars, crowding others and causing annoyance. The letter mocks self centered behavior and cites equality ideas from the Declaration. Mrs Grace Le Baron Upham is noted as home bound two weeks with bronchitis.
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Ned Mahoney dubbed Ned O in historic Boston district
In Fort Hill and surrounding areas a local club known as the Ned Mahoney Chuir is noted with Senator J. H. Mahoney nicknamed Ned O due to an old incident with pugilist Ned O Baldwin. The piece also recounts social scenes, bar exam news, a minstrel show, and remarks from Speaker Myers with guests Harrison and Norton.
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Lens Lock Eyeglasses Offer Superior Safety and Fit
One Pair of Eyeglasses is not as good as another. There is none as strong economical or cool as Lens Lock Eyeglasses. We have seen no device that will take the place of the Lens Lock. Can be fitted to old rimless eyeglasses nickel for security. Letter LL on every pair.
Daily Table Hints from the Sunday Post
A readability excerpt describes daily meals for breakfast luncheon and dinner including fruit, oatmeal, lamb chops, roast beef, escalloped potatoes and corn cake with a cornmeal recipe. It lists beverages and a dessert walnut cake and provides a corn cake recipe and steps for escalloped potatoes.
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Sunday Post
Return of the Lieutenant at Mrs Endicott's Party
A young woman recalls a past romance as she encounters Harry Schuyler, the lieutenant she once loved, at a social gathering hosted by Mrs. Endicott. Misunderstandings about a fiancée and a sister’s hoax are resolved as he declares his love and asks for a future together.
Odd Bits of News Reveal Diverse Facts
A toss of topics covers social statistics and resources. Deaf mutes exceed 111000 and total blind 88924 in the United States while a Mobile oyster bed sells for 130000 with an estimated 100000 more worth of stock. Kentucky coal veins run 4 to 14 feet thick. The first white currency was wampum adopted in 1607. Nebraska bills target sunflowers and cockleberries. British battleships lose carved figureheads by order. New York forms a Fifteen Minute Club of newspaper men meeting nightly from 10 to 10 16 for purely social time.
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Towboat Zetes Captain Challenges Ferry Collision Report
Captain Foote of the tug Zetes disputes Post reports of a near collision with the ferry General Hancock. He argues the ferry had right of way and cites past enforcement against tugs for two blasts. The letter urges equal publicity for the dispute and clarifies maritime law application.
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Clever Dinner Party Tale About Knowledge and Humility
A Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange illustrates a guest boasting about knowing the Milky Way’s cause. The hostess claims memory failure, prompting the host to lament losing the only person who knew the answer. The anecdote ends with a quip on Buncom’s self made status and satisfaction with his job.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beecher and teacher debate free school system stance
A Philadelphia Record item notes Beecher asking if you approve of the free school system and a teacher replying that he favors higher education. The exchange captures a local discussion on schooling policy.
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Philadelphia Record
Electric cars may run at 100 miles an hour says professor
Professor Thomson claims electric cars could travel 100 miles per hour. A witty remark from a Cleveland Plain Dealer reader jokes about how hard it is to stop them now.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Quips and Quarrels From Gossip Columns
A collage of humorous quotables from period papers includes a wife shopper remark in Harper’s Bazaar a penitentiary pair reader sigh about iron floors in the Pair Visitor a line about the transgressor’s hard path from the Baltimore American and a retort from Miss Cayenne about silencing a boastful young man in the Washington Star.
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Baltimore
Discriminatory Service Mocked in Restaurant Exchange
A new arrival asks for lobsters and a waiter replies that they have instructions to discriminate as much as possible among those who dine. This exchange illustrates systemic bias in service.
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Exichange
Latin School Boys Secure Guarantee for Drill Funds
Boston Latin School officers with the Post secured from the school committee a guarantee to cover 363 for the band costs of their annual drill. City official Kenny agreed to back the amount, provided proceeds cover all expenses, so the committee would not contribute part of the 363. The officers thanked Kenny and the Post for obtaining the guarantee.
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Boston Latin School
Kenny
Letter to the Editor on imperial policy and party splits
A reader denounces imperialism and centralized power as a danger to liberty. The letter contrasts Democratic unity with Republican dissent led by Senator Hoar, praising his vote while predicting future consequences for constitutional rights and national freedom.
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Eorard i. Pillsbury
Buckleys Gift to Fine Arts Museum Codicil Filed
A second codicil to the will of Daniel A. Buckley of Cambridge was filed in Middlesex County Probate Court. The document leaves Buckleys collection of paintings and sculptures to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and was signed January 11 during his fatal illness at the Homeopathic Hospital. Relatives may contest this codicil as with others filed.
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Daniel A. Buckley
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Boston Museum of Fine Arts
The Rev Dr E L Clark Goes Abroad for Family Illness
The Rev Dr Edward L Clark pastor of the Central Congregational Church has been compelled to go abroad due to illness in his family. He is expected to return to his church before April 1.
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E. L. Clark
Edward Ll. Clark
Central Congregational Arch
Young Gates Receives Welcoming Stock Exchange Initiation
Charles G. Gates son of John W. Gates of American Steel and Wire Company was elected to membership in the stock exchange. On his floor initiation he wore old clothes and several collars. brokers tore them off, then ripped his necktie and hat as they unmasked him.
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New York
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John W. Gates
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Stock Exchange
Reed of Ree and Barton Dies at 91 in Taunton
Henry Goodin Reed senior partner of the Ree and Barton silver firm died at his Taunton home this forenoon aged 91. A widely known figure in the silver industry his death marks the loss of a veteran craftsman and business leader.
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Henry Goodin Reed
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