McKinley Policy Seen Overmatched by British Diplomacy
The article argues against the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, urging rejection of the Davis amendment and repudiation of the treaty. It contends Britain acted in bad faith on the Clayton-Bulwer agreement and that McKinley should restore U.S. policy by withdrawing the accord rather than accept a diplomatic triumph.
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Great Britain
McKinley
Hay
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Senate
Foreign Office
Doom of the republics seals British stance
The article reports Lord Salisbury’s reply to the two South African presidents asserting Britain’s refusal to recognize independence for the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. It frames Britain as sovereign over the republics and declares the doom of the two states as sealed.
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Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Mr. McKinley
President McKinleys Peace Offer Through Choate Declined
The article notes President McKinley offered US good offices to aid a peace return with the South African republics. Lord Salisbury received it via Ambassador Choate, prompting a cautious European appeal to refrain from action. The offer was promptly and emphatically declined.
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McKinley
Lord Salisbury
Choate
Kruger
Steyn
United States
Pretoria
Great Britain
Mr. Choate
Lord Salist
Europe
Diplomatic tensions rise as US urged to stay hands off
The speaker warns Britain against any mediation by the United States noting close ties between administrations. He asserts Great Britain will not listen to mediation and acknowledges Mr McKinley's aid to Lord Salisbury in the affair.
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Great Britain
United States
Mr. McKinley
Lord Salisbury
Porto Rico tariff question moves toward judicial decision
A petition seeks to bar the New York port collector from taxing Porto Rico imports. An appeal challenges a General Board of Appraisers decision on sugar duties under the Dingley law. The case centers on whether Porto Rico is part of the United States and if duties apply. Leaders urge delaying a Porto Rican tariff until courts decide the constitutional question.
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Congress
Stars and Stripes
United States Circuit Court of New York
Porto Rico
General Board of Appraisers
United States
New York
Spain
Paris
McCall
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Polygamous Postmasters condemnations spark political clash
A congressional committee report on Utah postmasters appointed by McKinley, alleged polygamy, may defend the president. Critics question whether party loyalties excuse election ineligibility and demand scrutiny of moral fitness for office beyond party alignment.
Observant Citizen Aids Deaf Patrons At Park Street Station
A gentlemanly official at Park Street station is praised for calling regular female patrons by name and guiding them to their cars. He also helps two deaf and dumb individuals with sign language inquiries. The piece laments subway turnstile crowding and recalls a disruptive incident with a difficult sales clerk and a floor walker. Colonel Frank P. Stone, noted local amusement purveyor, is at Palm Beach Inn, Florida.
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Park Street
Roa
Frank P. Stone
Palm Beach Inn
Fla
Fragments of Ocean Wonders Politics and Theatre Notes
Recounted are a 1000 pound shark catch nicknamed Moonfish and tobacco harvest prospects. Local figures Tom Galvin and party return from Cuba after inspecting plantations. Also noted are congressional name change talk, a European trip by Dr. Walker, Bates and Powers political jests, and a Dorchester police reform stance. Debates on theatre show Deborah Leah the Forsaken in Chelsea with Mrs Lipzin leading.
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Tom Galvin
Cuba
Spain
Deborah
Leah
Academy of Music
Chelsea
New York
K. Lipzin
Bertha Tanzman
Elias Rothstein
Umpty Umpty Ay Song Stirring Stage and Street
A comic verse complains that a catchy jingle beats sense and wit. It mocks a bluesy tune with the chorus Umpty Umpty Ay and predicts wide popularity from church fairs to street musicians, despite crude stereotypes and racy hints.
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Ree
Oak
Quaint Epitaphs From Kent on a Fallen Man
Poetic funeral sketch recounts a local epitaph about a man who died and angels waiting to receive him The verse notes a devil slipping in and taking the speaker’s subject to hell in a humorous moral tale set in Kent
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Kent
Mhan
Kezle
Men of Many Callings
Henry Watterson began his career as a newspaper publisher after the war with $60 pawned from his watch. Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the Scotch musician, started at ten by studying music in Germany. William B. William of Atlanta, Ga., heads numerous banks in twenty seven Georgia and Alabama towns and runs cotton mills. Maurice Gray, opera conductor, notes English is not yet the native tongue of opera. Senator Clark admits spending $140,000 to rid Montana of Daly influence, a strong argument for changing how Senators are elected.
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Henry Watterson
Alexander Mackenzie
Germany
Scotland
William
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Maurice Gray
London
Clark
Monana
Washington Star
Notable Women and Royal Travels Highlight Briefs
Mrs Hammond of Swaffham Manor Norfolk died at 94, daughter of Mary Charworth once loved by Byron. Mary Charworth married Mr Musters who adopted her family name. The King and Queen of Sweden plan April departure from Sweden to visit England then Paris exposition. Mme de Regnier, with husband visiting the U.S., is praised as clever with a literary family background.
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French Academy
Queen Victoria Visit in Ireland Triggers Mixed Sentiment
Letter to the Editor by IRISHMAN argues Irish reception of Queen Victoria will be respectful despite anticipated violence from some and criticizes Maud Gonne for overestimating unrest. It asserts chivalry and womanhood remain valued in Ireland, regardless of royal status.
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Queen Victoria
Ireland
Maud Gonne
Victoria
Miss and Gonne
Green Isle
Violet Schemes Fail in Newport Love Triangle
In a seaside tale Violet Lamont schemes to win Alvin Dalton from Margaret. Alvin returns to the city after a week and confesses his love to Margaret. Violet flees to Paris with her father, leaving Margaret and Alvin to a future together.
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Alvin Dalton
Violet Lamont
Margaret
Lily
Iolet
Alvin
Alvia
Newport
Paris
Quick Quips and Quirks From The Papers
A collage of humorous quotes from newspapers. Mr Hopperton mocks time value while Mrs Hopperton jokes about minutes at a convention. A reader questions Dunngone’s death cause and Borus discusses great writing. Nell and Belle scheme about marriage while a bookseller trades for a library. Frye humor noted amid magazine talks.
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Indianapolis Press
Naggus
Borus
Wiell
Puck
Hardappe
William P. Frye
Frye
Olver Cromwell
Chicago Times-Herald
Breakfast and Supper Menu with Simple Home Dishes
Daily Table hints list breakfast items such as orange Quaker Oats, broiled smoked salmon, creamed potatoes, waffles, coffee, clear soup, olives, roast beef, riced potatoes, parsnips, browned creamed onions, apple custard, junket, bread, and coffee. Supper features cold meat, potato balls, apple fritters, tea, milk, and apple custard. A recipe note details four or five apples with custard and a lemon milk pie. Signed by ALICE MARSH at 228 Huntington Avenue Back Bay.
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Alice Marsh
Huntington Avenue
Back Bay
School Board Hears Report on Primary and Grammar Studies
Public Schools board presented changes to the course of study and school year. Eight grades proposed between kindergarten and high school, daily subjects kept with shorter exercises. Grammar schools to pursue fewer studies at once with three study periods daily. Teacher load capped at 60 pupils apart from first grade, vacations nudged by proposed vacation schools. Allace Boyden named successor at Normal School. Music system trial of American method rescinded by 16 to 0 vote. director McLaughlin questioned system choice.
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Board of Supervisors of the Public Schools
Prmary
Allace C. Boyden
Larken Dunton
Normal School
W. Allen Sylvester
Reading
Fee
McLaughlin
Committee On Music
Brett
Nathaniel Robbins Reaches 100 Years In Ellsworth Maine
Nathaniel Robbins of South Deer Isle Maine celebrated turning 100 with flowers and visitors. He remains alert and strong with signs of renewed vigor, including a surprising regrowth of dark hair on his crown.
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Ellsworth
Nathaniel Robbins
South Deer Isle
Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Pere Henri Didon Dead in Toulouse
In Toulouse on March 13 Pers Henri Didon died suddenly of apoplexy. The celebrated Dominican preacher and author was born March 17 180.
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Toulouse
France
Pers Henri Didon
Death of Henry Hobart Noted East Bridgewater Manufacturer
Henry Hobart a veteran tack maker and long time business leader in East Bridgewater died at his home this afternoon after a prolonged heart illness. He had been active in the industry since its early days.
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East Bridgewater
Henry Hobart
Abandonment of Kimberley Signals Turning Point in Struggle
editors comment that Kimberley’s abandonment by the Boers may mark a turning point though major battles remain. other notes compare coal prices in England and the United States and question implications of treaty outcomes for a Panama canal solution. reports praise mobility of French mounted forces aiding Kimberley relief.
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Pittsburg
England
United
Pawtucket
France
Panama Canal
New York Est
South Africa
Dom Paul
Washington Star
Detroit Free Press
Fruit Company Sells Fig based Foods and Shares at Ten
An advertisement promotes FPRUITREX a fig based food product made by unique machinery. It highlights uses in pies puddings and cakes and notes mild laxative health benefits. Shares offered at $10 with offices at 801 802 Congregational House Boston MA.
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Partiewara
Pany
Congregational House
Beacon St
Boston
Mass
Financial legislation nears final step with House approval
The House adopted the conference report on the financial bill by 166 to 120. It awaits the President's signature after Senate approval. The bill redefines the dollar, retires Treasury notes as silver dollars are minted, expands silver certificates, and issues new 2 percent bonds to refinance old debt.
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Overstreet
White House
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Brosius
Pennsylvania
Gage
Unite States
Treasury
Boston mayor backs subway bill for Washington Street route
The Boston mayor and about fifty business leaders approve a Citizens Association plan for a north south subway running under Washington Street. The bill leaves route details to engineers and Transit Commission, with possible branches to Dock Square, Post Office Square, or North Union Station and a connection to the existing subway at Pleasant Street.
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Citizens’ Association
Post
Hart
Herbert L. Harding
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Prientee
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Essex Streets
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Postoffice Square
Dock Square
Milk Street
the Square
Washington
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Cambridge
Charlestown Street
Charlestown Bridge
North Union Station
Pleasant Street
Coeur d Alene Hearing Sparks Debate Over Telegrams
Washington March 13 A spirited start to the Coeur d Alene investigation saw Representative Lentz accuse the War Department of distributing telegrams by capitalists seeking protection for mining interests. The committee chose not to request affidavits from Senators Carter and Heitfeld. Cross examination of L J Simpk revealed further disorder incidents while he reaffirmed his earlier testimony.
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Coeur d'Alene
Lentz
War Department
Thas
Carter
Heitfeld
Mining and Labor Organization
Coeur 4 Alene
R 7
L. J. Simpk
Surprise party honors Thomas Godvan at Mt Hope residence
A surprise party was held at Thomas Godvan's Mt Hope Street home. Godvan, back from a Southwest health trip, received a Morris chair from the Hope Social Club. Attendees included John Corbett James Geary Mr and Mrs Curtis John Mullin and others.
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Rene
Thomas Godvan
Mt. Hope Street
Godvan
Morris
Mr. Hope Social Club
John Corbett
Pang James Geary
Curtis
John Mullin
Frank
Jeth
Elevated Railway stance on Tremont Street subway substitute
General Bancroft said the Elevated Railway company opposes new subways but would aid peace and awaits practical testing of elevated cars in Tremont Street. He notes future decisions by railroad commissioners on moving cars to the new subway and highlights the impact of free transfers, citing millions of utilizations last year.
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Elevated Raileway Company
Tremont Street
Washington Street Subway
Employees Entertained at Dorchester Home
Mr W F Hinckley of Browning King Co hosted an evening for his employees at his Dorchester home. Guests performed ballads piano solos recitals and boxing bouts including a notable win by George Eberle in a display of bag punching and fighting.
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W. F. Hinckley
Browning, King & Co
Dorchester
David Gilbert
Jack Lyons
Donovan
Walter T. Rice
Farerington
Chipman
George Eberleave
Messrs. Eberle and
Banks
Meredith Accepts Library Plan in Public Referendum
Beverly March 18. Benjamin H. Smith of this town received a telegram from Meredith New Hampshire stating his proposal to erect a Public Library building for 10000 dollars will be undertaken if the town buys a specified lot and completes the grading. The town voted to accept with one dissent. Meredith is Smith’s native town.
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Beverly
Benjamin H. Smith
Meredith
Mn Smith
Brookline Board Okays Bus-ton Elevated Railway Plans
Brookline selectmen approved the Boston Elevated Railway Company plan by A. L. Plympton detailing street car routes on Boylston and Cypress streets, as discussed at yesterday's meeting.
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Brookline Selectmen
Boston Elevated Railway Company
A. L. Plympton
Boylston
Cypress
Orient Heights Fire Fund Request Sent to Post
D J L of Orient Heights East Boston sends to the Post for a fund to aid the men of Hoseman McCarthy Engine 8 who were killed in the Sunday morning fire.
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Boston Post
The
Sunday Post
Orient Heights
Boston
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