Treaty in the New Senate Ratification Expected
The arbitration treaty negotiated under President Cleveland is likely to be ratified by the Senate under President McKinley. Earlier opposition from Democratic Senators and regional foes has diminished as new members take office and Republicans backers support ratification after fuller debate. The shift suggests passage without major amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Senate
McKinley
Maryland
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Gorman
Gibson
Proctor
Vermont
Bimetallism Debate Shapes U S Path to Monetary Conference
President Cleveland approves a bill enabling the United States to join or initiate an international monetary conference. Proponents argue a global conference is the rational path for bimetallism, while free coinage Republicans oppose independent action and warn of political maneuvering.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
McKinley
United States
Senate
Fragmentary legal commentary on trusts shaping policy
A clipped line notes the resemblance to its predecessor and hints the piece could support and abet trusts before passage, suggesting ongoing influence over policy or corporate power.
Explosion at Tremont and Boylston Streets Shocks Boston
A mid day blast at the Tremont and Boylston intersection killed and maimed pedestrians and damaged vehicles. Investigators blame a gas main leak under a surface street section above a subway arch and call for stricter gas inspections and accountability among transit, contractors, and gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont
Boylston
The
Transit Commission
City of
City
Metropolitan Construction Company
Boston Gas Light Company
Westcat Company
Subway Blast Shocks City Reflects On Safety
The Observant Citizen recalls a deadly explosion at Tremont and Boylston, noting many injured or killed and urging subway safety checks. He cites peculiar events around the blast, including a clock stopping and a man avoiding danger after a near miss, urging vigilance and policy review.
McKinley Trust Pledge Seen Beset by Political Tension
The article notes President McKinley’s inaugural vow against trusts and his pledge to enforce laws against combinations that restrain trade. It contrasts his tempered approach with Cleveland’s harsher rhetoric and questions whether the administration will fulfill its anti trust promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Kinley
McCook
Hanna
McKinley
Cleveland
Inaugural Address Sets Broad Policy Tone for McKinley
The inaugural speech emphasizes general principles over specifics, aligning with Cleveland on currency and civil service reform while urging tariff reform and a prudent fiscal stance. It avoids sharp attacks on Spain or Hawaii and invites scrutiny of how broad aims will be enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Cleveland
Congress
Spain
Hawaii
McKinsey
Warning to Gas Companies Over Subway Explosion
A serious gas blast near the corner of Boylston and Tremont yesterday serves as a stark warning to gas firms about subway operation safety. Investigations seek cause and preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston and
Tremont
Gaseous monster demands space for a Boston notice
Poem fragments from Samuel Dunlop of Boston dated March 4 describe a demon figure tied to crime and power that must resign to space or dust, with references to a throne and empire and a warning from a Boston locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dunlop
East Brookline Street
Boston
Hiram Lukens Century of Printing Service Endsure
Sixty five years ago Hiram Lukens began learning printing at the Intelligencer office in Doylestown and remains there setting type. His continuous service to a single establishment is likely unrivaled in the trade. The piece also notes society views on royalty and theatre, including the German Empress cycling advice and Martha Morton using a chessboard as stage planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Lukens
Intelligencer
Doylestown
Cyclists
Martha Morton
Quotable Jests and Local Color from Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous exchanges and ironic quips from 19th century sources. Bits include a cab fare dispute illustrating character judgments, a bishop’s son navigating political loyalties at a mayoral table, a convict boast about five wives, and lighthearted jests on tastes and appearances in London and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Tom Burnet
London
Figaro
Jacky
Harper’s Bazar
Boston
MacMonnies
Chicago
Sam
Sam Spurs
Maude Returns at Last to the Old Farmhouse
Seventeen years after a veiled mother carried a child named Maude to a Salatem area farmhouse a reunion unfolds when an adult Maude appears as a minor player in a Boston theatre. The crowd recognizes her and calls her name while the girl's mother and father exchange relief and tears.
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Salatem
Maude
Evangeline
Gabriel
America
Paris
Berlin
London
Boston
George
Gertrude
Neponset Cookery Card by Gertrude A Torrance
Daily breakfast and dinner menu items listed for a Neponset Massachusetts household. It includes oatmeal poached eggs roast beef with dressing baked potatoes celery bread and butter apple float milk toast canned peaches cake tea cheese and a recipe for apple float with a two egg white meringue and custard. The card is signed by Gertrude A Torrance of 8 Water street Neponset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude A. Torrance
Water Street
Neponset
Mass
Young Alger Chosen as Harvard Society Elects New Members
The Institute of 1770 at Harvard, oldest society, elected its tenth batch of ten men from class of 1899. Members include L. F. Nicoll, I. A. Turner Jr, H. Derby, F. M. Alger son of Gen Russell A. Alger, and others from Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Brookline Cambridge. Honorary members listed from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
L. F. Nicoll
New York
I. A. Turner, Jr
Boston
H. Derby
F. M. Alger
Detroit
KE. L. Oe
I. W. Blatchford
Chicago
AH. Parsons
Philadelphia
H. B.eats
R. W. Williams
Brookline
L. E. Eustis
Cambridge
Russell A. Alger
George W. Smith
Phlladelhia
Errs
Chester
Penn
A. Wii
G. Duffield
James, 2d
J. A. Burnham
Iton
E. L. Logan
R. Donaldson
St. J. Johnson
A. F.arnes
O Connor Lecture on Robert Emmet Draws Charlestown Crowd
John J. O Connor of Ireland lectured last evening at Monument Hall Charlestown on Robert Emmet under the patronage of Military Division 87 Ancient Order of Hibernians. President John T Galvin presided as chairman with prominent Hibernian chiefs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. O'Connor
Ireland
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Robert Emmet
Military Division 87
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Hibernian
John T. Galvin
Silvan Lodge Anniversary Observed At Berkeley Hall
Siloam Lodge No. 2 of the J O O F marked seventy four years yesterday with an anniversary at Berkeley Hall a concert and dance. Noble Grand John L Brooks and his suite attended the event with arrangements led by committee head Charles L Shipley P G
Emmet Honored by Clan-na-Gael in Boston Hall
About 300 members of the Celtic and Wolfe Tone Clubs of Clan-na-Gael gathered in South Boston to mark Robert Emmet’s 119th birth anniversary. Edward Cussen presided, with toastmaster Hon. Thomas H. Devlin. Speakers included Jeremiah J. O Sullivan, M J Jordan, Thomas W Flood, John A Coffee, Henry F Nap hen, James B Hayes, and James F Farley. Music featured cornet and violin solos plus readings and the national anthem.
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Celtic
Wolfe Tone
Clan-na-Gael
Boston
Robert Emmet
Edward Cussen
Thomas H. Devlin
John A. Coffee
United States
Jeremiah J. O’sullivan
Lawrence
M. J. Free
John P. Brawley
Joseph Farrell
Thomas J. Dillon
Roxbury
John T. Teevans, Jr
James F. Farley
James J. Casey
Robert Dwyer Joyce
Wexford
William J. Walshe
Joseph H. McMahan
George W. Field
Lawrence P. Fallon
Hibernian Society Hosts Emmet Memorial Entertainment
The Hibernian Total Abstinence Society of Boston staged an event at Knights of St Rose Hall Worcester Street last evening honoring Ireland martyred patriot Robert Emmet. The program featured sixteen numbers with speeches readings and vocal and instrumental music.
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Hibernian Total Abstinence Society of
Boston
Knights of St. Rose Hall
Worcester Street
Ireland
Robert Emmet
That $2 Bill in Y M C A Parlor Debate
A heated debate over the ownership of a two dollar bill unfolds in a Y M C A parlor. Participants mix equity and common law while window glass shatters from a subway blast, yet discussion continues amid debris and cold air.
Letter to the editor on interest payment between B and A
A Cambridgeport mass reader argues that B should accrue the interest on $2 and promptly pay it to A to settle disputes and restore friendship. The brief letter expresses a straightforward resolution and friendly tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridgeport
Mass
Public forum letter on finding property in a public street
A reader argues under a Talmudic law that items found in a public thoroughfare belong to the first possessor. The writer suggests letting B keep a $2 bill and criticizes tariffs and immigration bills, urging civility.
Too Old To Work Letter From Cambridgeport Resident
A Cambridgeport resident argues in a letter to the paper that A is too old to work and should receive the $2, while B should give up any involvement. Arthur Joel, 10 Watson Street, signs the note urging publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Arthur Joel
Watson Street
Cambridgeport
Who owns the bill letter to the paper
A reader argues the bill belongs to A rather than B noting A is older and may have poorer vision while B exploited the advantage. The writer says A touched the bill with a cane to identify the paper and asserts the bill should belong to A. Lynn Massachusetts, March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
A. R. Repty
Centennial of John Adams inauguration celebrated in Old South Meeting House
Governor Walcott presided as Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was escorted to a seat of honor. Speakers included Bishop William Lawrence Hon. John L. Bates Speaker of the House Hon. William Everett Hon. Alfred 8 Roe and Hon. Winslow Warren. Howe recalled seeing Adams as a child and urged service to country and aiding the oppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
United States
Old South Meeting House
Roger Walcott
Julia Ward Howe
William Lawrence
John L. Bates
William Everett
Alfred 8. Roe
Winslow Warren
Walcott
Howe
Quincy
Bram Sentences Tue After Circuit Court Hearing
Mate Thomas M. Bram was removed from Charles street jail to the United States Circuit Court to witness the filing and approval of his bill of exceptions before Judges Colt and Webb. He stayed in the prisoners cage for the brief ceremony and was returned to jail to be brought back next Tuesday at 3 o clock for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Bram
Charles Street
United States Circuit Court
Colt and Webb
First Annual Reunion of Mechanic Art High School Alumni
The first annual reunion of the Mechanic Art High School Alumni Association was held last evening at the Hotel Thorndike. Guests included C. W. Parmenter head master, Roswell Parish, and Hon. F. A. Hill secretary of the State Board of Health. Mr. Hamiltonster presided.
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Mechanic Art High School
Thorndike
C. W. Parmenter
Roswell Parish
F. A. Hill
State Board of Health
Hamilton §Ster
King George of Greece vows readiness for war with Turkey
Paris dispatch quotes King George of Greece saying Greece will not heed any strong power admonition and will fight to the death if needed. He claims interior unity and Macedonian revolt sentiment. Athens reports War Minister Smolentz advised reinforcing Crete, a move the cabinet did not consider before his resignation.
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Paris
le Jour
Athens
George
Greece
Turkey
Smolentz
M. Delyannis
Ifeb
Crete
Weyler Returns to Havana Amid Unanswered Questions
Captain-General Weyler arrived in Havana aboard the Legaspi from Caibarien with his staff. The unheralded landing stirred unease among Spaniards as he moved to the palace, with no public welcome and unclear reasons for the return linked to his reported campaign failures and possible Washington influence on U S policy.
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Havana
Weyler
Legaspi
Caibarien
Muelle de Caballeria
Marquis de Anamaga
A Lot
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Washington
McKinley
Cleveland
Scott sent back to prison in Cuba
Havana March 4 Charles Scott an American who was detained in Regia and released for lack of evidence has been sent back to prison by Spanish authorities who demand his departure from Cuba before any freedom. A cable indicates orders to expel Americans found guilty and to act swiftly and satisfactorily.
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Havana
Charles Scott
Regia
Cuba
Edward Ivory Missing in New York
Edward Ivory, noted Irish patriot, has vanished from his home since last night. Friends report he did not appear at a speech for 300 Irish supporters at Arion Hall in Brooklyn and has not been seen at his residence or his saloon since yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Ivory
Ivory
Arion Hall
Brooklyn
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Shop Break-In
Officer Hunter of Division II cited at 12:30 a m yesterday near Paly's barber shop 1378 Dorchester Avenue where a thief was found inside. The detainee Michael Lorden 27 confessed and had twelve razors and two pairs of clippers. He is held in 500 for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Division Ll
Paly
Dorchester Avenue
Michael Lorden
Boston Republican Institution dinner honors figures and militia talk
At the third annual dinner in Young's Hotel a large audience gathered. General Steven M. Crosby presided. Dr. Edward H. Dunn offered resolutions on Mr. George O. Carpenter’s death and Colonel F. Edmands spoke on the Militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Institution of Boston
Young’s Hotel
Steven M. Crosby
Edward H. Dunn
George O. Carpenter
F. Edmands
Dover Street Bath House Contract Discussed by Builders
One of the largest Master Builders' Association meetings was held after 1 pm to review correspondence between Secretary Sayward and Colonel Bogan and Mayor Quincy on the Dover street bath house contract. It was decided the matter would go to a seven member committee to report back Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Association
Sayward
Association
Bogan
Quincy
Dover Street
Bath House
Dorchester Improvement Association Advances Gibson Lot Playground
At a recent meeting the Dorchester Improvement Association adopted resolutions to take the Gibson town field for a new playground. Officers elected for the year include Walter A. Brice as president and Mathaniel Holden as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Improvement Association
Gibson Lot
Walter A. Brice
Mathaniel Holden
Miss Lillian Merrill Wanted for Savings Swindle in New Hampshire
Boston police seek Miss Lillian Merrill formerly of Freedom New Hampshire on charges of obtaining property valued around 1000 dollars and disposing of it. The case traces to a two year prison term for theft in Sherborn and a prior deception involving an aunt Mrs Eliza Alley.
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Boston Police
Lillian Merrill
Freedom
N. H
Inspector Shields
O. H
Miss Merrill
Sherborn
Eliza Alley
Mrs. Alley
Miss Alley
End of 14th Congress Considers Appropriations
Washington March 4 The Senate finished formal sessions and sent back the deficiency bill to conference. Complimentary resolutions to Vice President Stevenson passed. Hoar and Brice to inform President Cleveland the Senate had concluded its labors. House session closed with thanks to Speaker Reed. Several annual appropriation bills failed to become law as Cleveland declined to sign them. He signed DC naval and post office appropriations and bills amending navigation tariffs patents and copyright laws.
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Washington
Senate
Stevenson
Morrill
Rep
Hoar
Brice
Cleveland
House
Reed
White House
Capitol
Carlisle
District of Columbia, Naval and Post Office
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Silvan Lodge
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OF Emmet
Lynn, Mass
Mrs. Howe
Old South
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Tagtantiy Susmiase
Strout
Limington
Leonard J. Strout
Sawyer
Jordan, Marsh & GO
Jordan, Marsh & Co
John O'Neil
Greenfield
Franklin
Senate Chamber
Cockrell
Lynch
Hobson
Stanley B. Cummings
Clarridge Company
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Winter St
Medora R. “Crosby
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