Boomerang Plea Over Liquor License Reform
Opponents argue the 11 pm liquor rule should stay to curb abuses by some hotels. The Boston Police Board holds full license power, with no required reasons or automatic revocation. The authors contend abuses stem from licensing neglect, not law, and the board’s autocratic control makes reform unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Commonwealth
Board of Police
Supreme Police Authority
Boston Board of Police
Open Door pledge and Manila ports in risk
The passage criticizes the US Senate for breaking the open door pledge to Philippines by restricting Spanish ships and merchandise after possession, noting a grant of grace delaying the breach for a year and contrasting with Russia's Manchuria act. It argues concern over broken commitments and trade access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Philippine
Senate of the United States
Manchuria
Russia
Prominent Filipinos press for independence pledge at party conventions
An appeal by 40 nationally known citizens, forming the Philippine Independence committee, asks both major parties to adopt resolutions pledging Philippine independence on Cuba-like terms. The group includes Adams, Eliot, James, Sumner, and others from New England to Maine and Rhode Island. They argue the demand aligns with past Democratic platform and seek bipartisan support at Chicago and St. Louis conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Margetment
Philippine Independence Committee
New England
Charles Francis Adams
Charles W. Eliot
G. Stanley Hall
William James
Samuel W. McCall
Bliss Perry
Massachusetts
George C. Chase
William de W. Hyde
Maine
Bishop McVickar
Rhode Island
William G. Sumner
Connecticut
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
The Smoot Seat Bargain Scrutiny in Polygamy Debate
A historical column argues Utah polygamy ties shaped Reed Smoot's Senate seat. It contends bribery by political leaders and church leaders secured McKinley support, noting Hanna Heath deals, Mormon votes in Nevada Colorado Idaho, and a strategy to seat Smoot while election pressures run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Marcus A.hianna
Salt Lake City
McKinley
Dicker
Perry Heath
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Smith
Utah
Bryan
Heath
Reed Smoot
Senate
Welch
Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Roosevelt
Abatement Move Targets Street Signboard Nuisance
Boston Aldermen approve a measure urging the Boston Transit Commission to stop structures used for bill posting and sign boards along streets. Alderman Bromberg led a near unanimous vote condemning these disfiguring displays as public nuisance. The ruling demands action to curb decency violations in transit areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Bromberg
Boston Transit Commission
Boston
Elevated Railway Company
Transit Commission
The Open Door and Manila Coasts United in Trade Policy
An editorial condemns United States plans to apply coastwise navigation laws to the Philippines on July 1 189%. It argues the policy, pushed by monopolistic interests, undermines open trade in Asia while criticizing the government for inconsistency after the Spain peace treaty pledge to maintain open seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Japan
Corea
United States
Washington
Philippines
Senate
Spain
Paris
Man Found Unconscious in Salem Building
John Wilkins, 50, of Salem New Hampshire, was found unconscious in a small building he had been occupying alone after being reported missing for several days. Authorities are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, N. H
Salem
N. H
John Wilkins
Missionaries go to law over Alaska gold mine
A dispute over a lucrative Alaskan gold mine, yielding over 1.3 million, unfolds in Chicago before a board of arbitration. The Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America sues P H Anderson, Dr C W Johnson, and the White Star Mining Company, with several Chicago investors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Chicago
Board of Arbitration
Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America
P.H. Anderson
C. W. Johnson
White Star Mining Company
Columbia to Have a College of Pharmacy
At a trustees meeting in New York yesterday the plan to incorporate the College of Pharmacy of the city of New York into Columbia University was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
College OF Pharmacy
New York
Columbia University
College of Pharmacy of
City of
Big Reward Offered for News of Toll Arctic Party
The Academy of Science offers 3750 for information on the whereabouts of Baron Toll and his Arctic expedition party. They disappeared after leaving the yacht Zaria in 1902 and were believed swept to sea near Bennett Island in November 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
The
Academy of Science
Baron Toll
Bennett Island
Advertising barred from Scollay Square structure
Transit Commission chairman Crocker said no advertising will be allowed on the temporary wooden structure at Scollay Square near the East Boston tunnel terminus. The Board of Aldermen, led by Alderman Bromberg, ordered removal of ads from Transit Commission controlled buildings on or near public streets, prompting the commission action.
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Simcot
Washington
Senator Hoar
Smith
Smoot
Senate
Congress
Scollay Square
East Boston
Crocker
Transit Commission
Board of Aldermen
Bromberg
Commission
Philippine and Porto Rican Army Bills Amended
The Senate debated committee amendments to the army bill covering provisional troops in the Philippines and the consolidation of the adjutant general with the record and pension offices. The Porto Rican amendment faced Democratic opposition as pushing a stronger military form of government. Both amendments were accepted. The bill was amended to raise the engineer corps. proceedings adjourned with the measure pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philippines
Adjutant-General's
Record and Pension Office
Engineer Corps
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk Verse No 3
A verse by Newton Newkirk presents a vented piece about the man behind the woman and the man behind the anvil. It mocks those behind neglected lives, calling the subject a martyr in a pinch while urging readers to avoid being the man behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Newkirk
Jay
The Six-Hyed Sleuth Fails to Halt Red Devil Escape
In CHAPTER LII Stealthy Steve drives the red devil with Mrs Miskell aboard toward Havre. The brakes fail and the auto speeds at about 80 mph as Steve struggles to stop it. Mrs Miskell faints, and Steve fears for both their lives while plotting to warn her before disaster strikes. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Havre
France
O. K
Mrs. Miskell
Codly
How Old Is an Anster Sums Riddle on Pets
The riddle asks how many lives three dogs must take to kill eight cats. Each cat has eighteen lives, minus three destroyed by rats, leaving fifteen lives per cat. To kill eight cats with three dogs, total required dog lives = eight cats times fifteen lives equals one hundred twenty lives. Each dog has seven lives originally, but the puzzle treats dog lives as counting events. Three dogs provide twenty-one dog lives. Since twenty-one is far short of one hundred twenty, the dogs cannot kill eight cats under the stated rules. The question thus reveals a trick about counting and interpretation rather than a literal outcome.
Two Governors Wives Attend Vermont Daughters' Anniversary
Mrs John G McCullough wife of Vermonts governor attended the Daughters of Vermonts 10th anniversary at the Vendome with a reception and luncheon. Mrs John H Bates wife of Massachusetts governor joined the event and was greeted by the Vermont first lady. The receiving line also included several notable guests and a telegram from Governor McCullough congratulating the club. Speakers at the luncheon were Miss Helen Winslow Mrs Sally Joy White and Mrs Barbara Galpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. McCullough
Vermont
Daughters of Vermont
Vendome
John Lh Bates
Massachusetts
Green Mountain
William A. Barton
Oliver Crocker Stevens
Helen Winslow
Sally Joy White
Barbara Galpin
May Alden Ward
McCullough
Boston Spring Walk Reveals Dozens Of Children Along Commonwealth
Observant Citizen s notes a sunny stroll on Commonwealth avenue north side between Masachusetts and Arlington streets revealing about 200 children of varied ages. The report mentions Viola Allen’s recovery from an ear abscess, Goshen voting no license, a Boston Young Women’s Christian Association meeting, and plans for unchurched outreach before summer.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Masachusetts Avenue
Arlington Street
Boston
Boston Young Women's Christian Association
Central Church
Hibernians Division 34 Hold Ladies Night on Parkman Hall
Parkman Hall on Boylston Street was filled with members and friends of Division 34 Ancient Order of Hibernians and their Ladies Auxiliary for a Ladies Night. William J. Sullivan delivered a lecture titled Irish Music in Song and Story.
Painter Finishes First Coat On Canvas Ahead Of Return
Aunt Clarry-Lawsey remarks that the painter is nearly done and may have only completed the first coat of the canvas before heading home. Wesley comments that it did not take long to paint.
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Clarry—Lawsey
Wesley
Animal Rescue League Seeks Funds at Public Meeting
A Park Street Church vestry gathering drew hundreds to support the Animal Rescue League. Mrs. Huntington Smith traced the group's growth from 110 members at 8 Tyler Street to 2361, with ongoing care for 13 161 animals including 1223 dogs, 7972 cats, and 3066 kittens. The league seeks $4000 by September to continue relief efforts.
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Animal Rescue League
Park Street
Huntington Smith
Tyler Street
Paul Revere Frothingham
League
Carver Street
Old Jokes Hospital Established by Chelsea Benefactor
The Post unveils a fund from Mr. Josh Joe Kerr of Chelsea to establish an Old Jokes Hospital for aging and decrepit jokes. Bed No. 1 is reserved for the query Where was Moses when the light went out and Bed No. 2 for Why does a chicken cross the road. Applications for admission should be sent to Old Jokes Hospital care of the Post.
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Josh Joe Kerr
Chelsea
the Post
Old Jokes
Kerr
Moses
Old Jokes Hospital
Letter to the Editor on church embezzlement headlines
A reader criticizes excessive emphasis on embezzlement by church officials in Boston and urges more coverage of unselfish acts. He challenges the newspaper to publish recent heroism and selflessness to balance sensational headlines and satisfy readers. FIAT JUSTITIA, JR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fiat Justitia, JR
Japanese Agent in Boston Inquiry From Reader
A Somerville resident asks the Boston Post to confirm through the paper if there is a Japanese agent in Boston for the far East. The letter notes Somerville refers the matter to Consul Osborne Howes of Kilby Street for Japan.
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Post
Boston
Far East
Somerville
Japan
Osborne Howes
Kilby Street
Mistaken Identity in Leopard Game of Bluff
In a comic clash, a Leopard player mistakes a spectator for Professor Geewhizzer and complains, then retracts as the other man protests. The exchange plays on mistaken identity and playful deception in a lighthearted moment.
Balkan insurgent leader Boris Sarafoff rises in Europe
Boris Sarafoff, a 30-something Macedonian insurgent chief, dominates Balkan politics with his fiery leadership and a feared charm of invincibility. He founded the Sofia revolutionary committee and travels Bulgaria stirring anti Turkey fervor, aiming to federate the Balkans like a modern Bis-marck. He remains a central regional influence despite repeated rumors of his death.
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Boris Sarafoff
Revolutionary Committee
Sofia
Turkey
Europe
Balkan States
Bismarck
Balkans
Joan F. Shafroth
Colorado
Shafroth
House of Representatives
Students’ Democratic Club of Denver
Denver University Law
Kemble
Georgia
Charles Minot
Harvard Medical School
Franklin P. Mall
Johns Hopkins University
Commission For
Neurological Research
International Association of Academies
Frederick Dr. Grant
Chicago
John L. Scudder
First Congregational Church
Jersey City
Joseph Milbank
New York
People's Palace
Beulah A Hanscom Leads Heptorean Club of Somerville
Mrs Beulah A Hanscom president of the Heptorean Club of Somerville is a leading clubwoman in Massachusetts. Under her leadership the organization unites Somerville’s scattered sections and broadens the city’s social influence. She is married to Dr Sanford Hanscom and resides at Webster and Franklin streets. The club was founded in 184. Hanscom has served as president for two years.
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Miss Tower
Dan Cupid
el Paso
Texas
Beulah A. Hanscom
Heptorean Club of
Somerville
The Post’s Original Short Story Tale on a Summer Day
A tall girl and a small man share a beach scene where bravado tests courage and romance. After a dangerous dip, a chivalrous rescue shifts attitudes. A later confrontation with rowdies ignites a display of courage, culminating in a daring rooftop lift and a tense standoff.
A Little Man’s Love in a Dramatic Confrontation
In a tense moment the man declares his readiness to depart after confessing deep affection. The woman resists, urging prudence, while he vows his courage and warns she will learn the extent of his feelings. A stairway exchange traps them in a charged private scene. Dick, overheard below, weighs discretion against loyalty and romance.
Poetry and Jaw Breakers War Limericks Prize
Best limericks from the war poetry editor contest prize of five dollars in gold. Verses humorously spoof far eastern names and wartime themes. Readers note the playful rhymes about Japan and Russia, with contributor names and addresses.
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper
Daily Post
Philippine Independence
Janet
Red Devil
Bingville Bugle
Grove Street
Worcester
Mass
Cherchez LA Femme
Johnny Jones
Mmany
Bates
Mrs. McCullough
D. of V
Viola Allen
Pennsylvania
Goshen
Magwood
Religious Census Bureau
Massachusetts Avenue
Andrew L. Collins
Arlington Heights
Forest Hills
Morris
Mr. Collins
Rochdale Street
Roxbury
Collins
Boston Road
Gustavus C. Petterson
Hibernians
Animal League
Mrs. Smith
Professor Geewhizzer
Wisconsin
Spooner
Elihu Root
Sons of Oneida
Society
J. E B. Purdy
John C. Spooner
Clubwomen OF
C. L. Howe & Son
Brattleboro, Vt
Mes. Beulah A. Hanscom
Sunday Post
Marian Louise Nichols
Harvard Street
Cambridge, Mass
Dent
Dick Kendon
Miss Drew
Mr. Dent
Mr. Kendon
Pataway
Edith Drew
Willie Boy
Edith
Kilaochau
Pingyang
Tientsin
Chinuampo
Wiju
Mascampo
GC. A. Dudley
Berkeley Street
Semarvilla
Wa Vassery
Alexies
Llonjo
Lado
C. H. Chase
Groveland Street
Haverhill
Moscow
Blagovestchensk
Alex
Mensk
Densk
Charlestown
Masampho
John J. Fisher
Kendall Street
South
Framingham
Osapa
J. H. Finn
Eade Street
Lynn
D. A. McDonald
Essex Street
Cambride
Yellow Sea
Antung
Shanghai
Florice A. French
Kingston, N. H
Fall River
Duckett
Sanford
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