National party currency stances clash over coinage
Chairman Harrity of the Democratic national committee demands a sound money platform and condemns free silver at 16 to 1. Chairman Carter of the Republican national committee calls for free coinage and a 16 to 1 candidate, threatening conflict at St Louis. The piece contrasts the parties as they head to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Carter
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Chicago
The Bad Case of Italy and Abyssinia War
The piece argues Italy’s defeat in Abyssinia shows the consequences of imperial greed. It credits Abyssinian resistance under King Menelik and condemns Italian expansion, finance strain, and political resignations as deserved outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crispi
Italy
Abyssinia
Great Britain
Sympathy for Cuba Spurs U.S. Support despite Weyler Controversy
The piece argues American sympathy rests not on Weyler’s alleged cruelties but on opposing Spanish rule in Cuba. It states Weyler’s past actions aside, Cubans seek self rule free from oppression, and Congress sentiments reflect that demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyler
General Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Congress
Congressional revenue crisis and war fears in Republican stance
The piece argues that a Republican Congress avoids addressing war costs and revenue needs. It criticizes the Dingley tariff as failing to unite party support and questions whether any revenue measures will pass amid deficits and defense spending demands. It warns war would require immediate tax increases or revived duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Congress
Republican Congress
No Fifty Year Lease Opposed by Boston City Counsel
Boston city counsel Mr Bailey argued against restricting transit commission powers in a legislative hearing. He said fifty years is not too long for subway leases and noted Boston has not opposed the law allowing fifty year contracts. The city did not authorize opposition to a proposed amendment and the vote was light with many citizens absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Boston
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Transit Commission
Bailey
Subways Contract Terms Face City of Boston Scrutiny
The piece argues that voters largely ignored a fifty year clause in the subway act and now contracts for subway use could remove control from Boston for decades. It criticizes the lack of prior consideration and notes the city counsel’s opposition should not sway committee decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City of
Governor Greenhalge Dies After Brief Illness
Announcement reported Governor Greenhalge’s sudden death following a brief illness. The public grieves a leader described as closely aligned with the people, resisting party dictates, and notable for both strength of character and oratorical presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halge
White paper crisis disrupts Boston Post printing
The Observant Citizen recounts how a freshet cut Maine river paper supplies, delaying rolls for the Boston Post and forcing reductions in advertising to preserve news, with the paper mill under guard to supply a safety margin and trains held by dam breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Boston Post
the Post
Post
Boston
Unwanted Reprisal After Offering Help on Street
A bystander assists an elderly man from a car at a stopping place. The man thanks with a blow to the helper’s face and declares he wants no further help. The helper vows not to volunteer aid again unless asked.
Van Tassell Seeks Gossip Beyond His Fiancee
After his return, Van Tassell visits a girl to escape gloom and speaks long about others. He falsely praises a theatre star and dog shows while tending to memories of Kate and Helen, avoiding direct talk of his fiancée. He leaves promising another visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Tassell
Boston
Bessie
Countess
Kate
Marie Travers
Helen
Kittie
Post Letter Box Letter on Stamp Discount
Boston reader argues for a four percent discount on bulk stamp purchases as used in Europe. He contends higher stamp sales reduce clerical costs and boost revenue, urging the federal government to permit a commission on postage stamps. March 4. J. G de B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
United States
Boston
J. G de B
Question on Spain’s real flag and its capture
A reader asks the editor whether Spain has a real flag and claims it was taken by another nation. The letter requests the full account, asking who took it, when, and how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Spain
Morning Post
Objects to Whist Prizes and Gambling Distinctions
A reader named Lucy Snow questions why card parties may prize winnings while monetary gambling is illegal. She asks publicly for the names of attendees and prize winners to be printed, noting a legal distinction between harmless games and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Snow
Mexican War Pension Notice Corrected
A reader cites that veterans of the Mexican War receive a three dollar monthly service pension under the act of January 29, 1887, correcting newspapers that claimed twelve dollars. The letter emphasizes the lower pension amount and refers to official legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Miss Capen's Final Recital At New South Church
Miss Gertrude Capen presented the last of her pupils recitals at the New South Church last evening. The program featured Miss Capen and her pupils with aid from Miss Nellie Fisher soprano Miss Eunice Stuart contralto Miss Sarah Bartleson accompanist and Dr BE Jordan baritone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Capen
New South Church
Miss Capen
Nellie Fisher
Eunice Stuart
Sarah Bartleson
BE. L. Jordan
British Case Against Venezuela Outlined In London Summary
The St James Gazette reports Sir Frederick Pollock’s compilation for the British case on the Essequibo dispute. Colonial Office records trace Dutch and British claims from 1803, detailing Venezuelan incursions and British efforts to define the boundary with maps. Archives claim a strong British ownership case for the Cuyuni basin, though no conclusive proof of Dutch control between the Schomburgk line and the Orinoco bank is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Venezuela
Frederick Pollock
St. James
Colonial Office
Nicholson
Orinoco
Cuyuns
British Guiana
Great Britain
Essequibo
Guiana
Cayuni
Barima Point
Caroni
Cuyuni
Oringzo
St. Thome
Committee of Colonies
Batavian R Republic
Major van Blouchenroeder
Cuyuni Basin
Schomburgk Line
Bank of the Orinoco
British brief in boundary dispute read by Venezuelan Commission
In Washington the cable summary of Sir Frederick Pollock's British brief was read by the Venezuelan Commission. Secretary Prevost praised its care and presentation, while the Venezuelan legation called the British case pitiably weak and said no new arguments were found in it. The commission remains confident the decision will favor Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick Pollock
Malet Prevost
Great Britain
Theta Delta Chi Hosts Alpha Phi at Parker House Reception
Lambda Chapter of Theta Delta Chi Boston University hosted a reception for Eta Chapter Alpha Phi at Parker House last evening. The Theta Delta Chi committee included Dean and Mrs William E Huntington and several alumni. guests from Kappa Kappa Gamma Gamma Phi Beta and Delta Delta Delta attended, about thirty five Alpha Phi members and alumni were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Boston University
Eta
Alpha Phi
Parker House
Theta Delta Chi
William E. Huntington
Luther Freeman
Bliss P. Boultenhouse
Luther B. Woodward
Charles Bullock
Gamma Deuteron
Albert L. Pitcher
Fred Upham
Irving P. Fox
Mary Rich
J. Albert Morrill
Raymond A. Robbins
Leon Fef. Baldwin
Elihu Grant
Alliston B. Gifford
New England Women’s Press Association Elects Members
The NE WPA monthly meeting at Parker House elected new members Mrs. Billa A. Bigelow Marlboro Grace Wadsworth Lawrence Miss Mary Taylor Falt East Gloucester and Mrs Emma Shaw Colelough Providence. A reception for Harriet Prescott Spofford was set for March 12 in Parker House from 4 to 6 pm and a sympathy telegram was sent to Mrs Greenhalge of Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Women’s Press Association
Parker House
May Alden Ward
Greenhalge
Lowell
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Billa A. Bigelow
Marlboro
Grace Wadsworth
Lawrence
Mary Taylor Falt
East Gloucester
Emma Shaw Colelough
Providence
R. I
Fire destroys three dwellings in Avalon suburb
Fire swept Avalon, a suburb of Allegheny City in Pittsburg, destroying three houses and their contents. The blaze caused nearly $30,000 in losses with partial insurance coverage on the properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Avalon
Alleghany City
Russell Olney Leads New England Democrats in Post Canvass
The Post's reader survey shows ex-Governor W E Russell leading over Secretary Richard Olney for President among New England Democrats. Russell commands a strong loyal following with thousands voting and hundreds of letters praising his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Russell
Richard Olney
Post
New
New England
William E. Russell
Cambridge
Roentgen Rays Transform Insulators Into Conductors
Cambridge professor J J Thomson shows Roentgen rays render insulators conductive via molecular disruption acting as a solvent in an electrolytic process. Reports describe brain imagery attempts, bone visualization with new vacuum tubes, and X ray photographs penetrating the body and a living infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. J. Thomson
Cambridge
Thomson
Telegraph
Ingles Rogers
Herbert C. Newton
King’s College
Roentgen
Gaulois
France
M. Alexander Hepp
Temps
Academie Des Sciences
M. Gustave le Bon
Armaignac
Bordeaux
M. H. Murat
Havre
American Journal of the Medical Sciences
Philadelphia
Senate Honors Ex Governor Robinson in Memorial Resolutions
The Senate and House adopted resolutions memorializing ex Governor George D. Robinson. Senator Irwin opened with praise of leadership, while President Lawrence and Senator Malone shared reflections on Robinsons character. Charlestown ties were noted and the resolutions moved to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Robinson
Irwin
Northampton
Commonwealth
Endicott
Winthrop
Greenhalge
George D. Robinson
Lawrence
Malone
Massachusetts
New England
Corbett
Charlestown
Oak
Chase
Wellman
Galloupe
Notable Adoptions Prompted by Local Leaders
The text notes adoptions after discussions with Colonel Young and Willmore B. Stowe of Springfield along with James J. Myers and George S. Evans of Cambridge, J. H. Mellen of Worcester, and P. J. Kennedy of Holyoke. The passage references several named individuals tied to adoption actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Young
Willmore B. Stowe
Springfield
James J. Myers
George S. Evans
Cambridge
Messrs
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
P. J. Kennedy
Holyoke
County Fair star Burgess draws crowd at Park Theatre
The Park Theatre showcases Neil Burgess in The County Fair with packed crowds and a second week ending Monday March 9. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday follow as Elks benefit at Today’s Boston Theatre features a star-studded lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Burgess
Abigail Prue
Park Theatre
County Fair
Burgess
Boston
New York
John le Hay
Tremont Theatre
John Hare
le Hay
Museum
Hollis
Kathryn Kidder
Mme. Sans Gene
Boston Theatre
George Edwardes
London
Marie Studholme
Hollis St
Not Too Serious Humorous Skits and Shots
A collection of quips and light remarks about Mr. W. T. Stead on Venezuelans, a note on a National Cat Show in New York, harbor sights, a tug and a tug of war pun, Uncle Allen Sparks polemics on the North Pole piano, and a playful verse on a biking girl’s pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Stead
Stead
New York
North Pole
Uncle Allen Sparks
Chugwater
Congress
Visitor from New South Wales attends high court session
Rt Hon Sir William C Windeyer of New South Wales Supreme Judicial Court visits the St Botolph Club as he attends arguments in the Bar Association vs Greenhead before the Supreme Judicial Court en banc. Chief Justice Field and Judges Holmes Knowlton Morton and Barker preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Windeyer
Supreme Judicial Court of New South Wales
St. Botolph Club
William
Counse
R. M. Morse
L. S. Dabney
Bar Association
Living War Pictures by S A Bowers Shown in Cambridge
Comrade S A Bowers of Concord New Hampshire presented his Living War Pictures of the War of the Rebellion before a large audience in Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge last evening. The affair was given under the auspices of Charles Beck Women’s Relief Corps No something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Bowers
Concord
N. H
Odd Fellows’ Hall
North
Cambridge
Charles Beck Women’s Relief Corps
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Desira
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Tor
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George Washington
Cape Cod
West End Road
President Little
Europe
Sir Frederick Pollock
Commission
Lambda Chapter Reception
Women’s Press Association
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Olney
Columbia
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Grand Opera House
Frederick Bryton
Clotilde Antonio
Binns
Signora Giacinta de la Rocca
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Austin & Stone
Sig. Hendri
Kate Dallas
Cinders
Grand Museum
Poodle
McDoodle
Wonderland
Tremont Row
New South Wales
Living War Pictures
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Lyric Theatre
Gilbert
Aoe
Osmond Carr
Columbia Theatre Gee
Ickelodeo Museum
Hanover Street
Mile
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Master Willie
Rolling Globe
Club Wonder
Prof
Williams
Rattelio
Mme, de Vere
Aiveo
Grand Boot
Age Gee Ho’ X
Minstrels
Namiasion
Nickels
Entertainments
Howard
Harry Wile Llams
the Howeard
Alo
McAvoy and
May
Imnocene Comer
H. Wood
Metropolitan Trio
Cora Routt
Lydia Dreams
Felix and
Cain
O’brion Brothers
James Walbrook
Smith and Fuller
Rineharts
Old Howard
Washington and
Dover Sts
Wm. Haworth
Ida Howell
Shaffer
Blakely
Mlle
Valesca
Cooke
Clinton
Alfo
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
America
Sardou
Robt
G. Ingersoll
ELKS
Giacinta de la Rocca
Keith
Boston Museum
Laughte
Montas
Castle Square
Tremont St
Icucniva
Austin
Mudwiss
Axe Stone
Tyrolers
Ollis Isaac B. Rich
Copley Hall
Clarendon ST
Crand Opera House
Tee Piwingefr
Richard Golden
Filson & Errol
Bowdoin SQ
Charles F. Atkinson
Boucicault-Martinet Cpany
Grand Romante Ilay
Rip
McDoodle & Pood
Portland
Bay
India Wharf
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