Chicago's example of building under ground rail for freight
The piece argues Chicago's bold initiative to create a 43 mile underground freight tunnel system, 40 feet deep, linking docks and depots to stores, aiming to handle $20 million yearly and end street congestion. It credits citizen initiative and public spirit, contrasting Boston's park system and urging broader business and public cooperation.
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Thoreau
Fitzgerald
Boston
Chicago
Too Many Irons In The Fire Beset Roosevelt
President Roosevelt faces opposition in Congress as key measures falter or are amended. The Philippine tariff, San Domingo treaty, statehood referendum for Arizona, and railroad rate bill all threaten defeat or change. The piece notes a Greek proverb about focusing on one task and suggests even a strenuous president can struggle with too many goals.
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Roosevelt
Congress
San Domingo
Arizona
Old Folks Lead Global Travel and Seeds Halted
The Atchison Globe notes the elderly dominate world travel with Cairo's crowded hotels and Nile trips appealing to rest and health. Congress ends free seed distribution, to farmers' regret, ending variety experiments and forcing reliance on old favorites.
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Mark Twain
Nile
Passage on congressional aims and leadership in a brief session
A fragment discusses the expectation that Congress will pass about a dozen key measures in a single short session, with leadership steering them to exact outcomes. It reflects a view on statesmanship, control, and the pace of legislative action.
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Congress
Ex Governor Douglas Presses Unsettled Tariff Reform Plea
Ex Governor Douglas urges untaxed hides and leather to cut tariff profits. He argues beef and leather trusts profit from duties, harming U.S. industry, and says he will devote effort to securing tariff reform despite Congress. He favors free raw material for shoes to cut costs and boost exports.
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Garfield
United States
Douglas
Congress
Boston Visit by Public Works Committee Prompts New Building Need
A committee on public works from the National House of Representatives will visit Boston on Saturday to inspect the Custom House and appraisers stores. The trip aims to assess how much new facilities are needed for Uncle Sam’s growing business and to compare with the city’s modern foreign steamship terminals.
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Sam
Washington
Committee On Public Works
National House of Representatives
Boston
Custom House
Union
Uncle Sam
Loneliness in marriage and wax model origins
The Denver Times advises young women to pursue useful knowledge to share future husbands aims. A Washington Star piece explains wax models are based on real women who pose for brief periods, often shop girls or models, earning about $1 hourly. masks are made first and reused with hair changes.
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Denver Times
Washington Star
Young
East Cambridge
Surgeon Sewed Towel Inside Patient Sparks Debate
A New York surgeon reportedly left a towel inside a patient after an operation. The incident, discussed for a scientific note, prompts questions about future practices. The piece cites Gabe Harkness of Edgeworth Maine noting his thawing spring and recurring need for melted snow.
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New York
National Society of Surgeons
Gabe Harkness
Here
F Edgeworth
Sentinel
When Rockefeller Testimony Sparks Wild Speculation
A column semi casually links John D. Rockefeller’s potential testimony with far reaching, humorous prophecies. It imagines white wigs, airships, and free soup houses tied to his appearance, while mixing quips from The Sphinx and assorted amusements and odd notes.
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John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Russell Sage
Banquet to honor Slack ally as past controversy is recalled
The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics' Association reunion recalls Charles Slack's push to move its Bedford Street property to Huntington Avenue. Howard Slade, Slack's friend, will speak, while old critics plan to attend. The piece links past censure with present expectations for Slade's vindication.
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Charles Slack
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
Bedford Street
Huntington Avenue
Slack
Howard Slade
Slade
Mr. Slade
New York
Arkansas bank failure leaves depositors owed eighty thousand
The bank closed with eighty thousand dollars owed to depositors while only ninety four dollars and thirty cents remained on hand. Officials say this small balance reflects limited cash reserves after insolvency and will be distributed as part of the liquidation process.
Hair From Noted Figures Fetch High Paris Prices
A Paris shop crows that celebrity hair sells for large sums with Nelson and Byron hairs priced at hundreds per batch. Napoleon hair allegedly fills sofas and beds, sparking satire on his hair volume. Rockefeller hair prices are not listed. The writer jokes about parting with a few strands if needed.
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Paris
Lord Nelson
Lord Byron
Napoleon
John D. Rockefeller
The Woman With the Illustrated Face
A portrait study titled The Woman With the Illustrated Face appears with emphasis on imagined features and dramatic styling. The piece explores bold lines, decorative details, and a confident, stylized persona.
Sunday Post consignments and sales report
Newsdealer J F Eber of South Framingham ordered and received 810 Sunday Posts on March 4 and sold 803 copies. Cahill of Milford Massachusetts ordered and received 1300 Sunday Posts on March 4 and sold 1295. Sullivan of Concord New Hampshire posted March 4 sales reporting the largest figure in his experience.
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J. F. Eber
South Framingham
Cahill
Milford
Maass
Sullivan
Concord
N. H
Secret book project in Nonantum summer visitors
Two educated Boston women lodging with Mrs. Crockett befriend locals while secretly writing a book about Nonantum residents. Neighbors grow curious about their secrecy as Miss Cole visits and a committee investigates but learns the women are compiling a social portrait to dedicate to their host.
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Hannah
Mrs. Crockett
Nonantum
Boston
Miss Black
Val
Mrs. Crocketts
Louise
Gertrude
Miss Cole
Mr. Perkins
Farmer Atwood
Mr. Crockett
Cole
Farmer Atwood’s
Cy Perkins
Ccy Perkins
Governor Cobb Slated as Maine Club Guest
Governor William T. Cobb and staff will be entertained at the State of Maine Club at 14 Somerset Street on March 15. The First Corps Cadet Band will provide music as state and civic officials along with prominent Maine citizens attend.
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State of Maine Club
William T. Cobb
Somerset Street
First Corps
Maine
Ten Year Engagement Advice from Way Down East
A reader letter urges practical discussion between a engaged couple about future plans. The writer advises the woman to calmly seek the fiancé’s intent, insists on a clear conversation, and warns against coercion or hasty vows. The piece cautions against drastic actions and hopes for further reader input.
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Way Down East
First Cousin Marriage Debate Sparks Letter Exchange
A 25 year old woman seeks guidance on marrying her first cousin. The correspondent Chelsea asks for the editor's view on cousinly marriages. The reply argues against it, citing risks to offspring and stating that first-cousin unions often lead to unhappiness.
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Miss Champagne
Chelsea
Willie and the nursery mischiefs go awry
A set of clipped poems from various papers recount a boy named Willie tormenting a baby. The verses describe tying ears to a chandelier, spinning the infant by the tongue, threatening to cut the head, and other grim pranks rendered with dark humor and juvenile mischief. The rhythm and cadence echo old newspaper verse with macabre play.
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