New Jersey Trusts Spark Debate On Federal Action
The Boston Post argues that New Jersey’s lax corporation laws breed inflated trusts and warn against their spread. It urges stricter state rules or federal enforcement to curb price–fixing schemes and protect public interests. It also notes international issues in the Philippines and calls for swift liberty for Spanish prisoners under evolving peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Havana
Santiago
United States
Department of Justice
Muddle in the Philippines Urges Peace Over War
Opinion essay argues the Philippines should be settled by negotiation rather than continued fighting. It criticizes McKinley’s policy and urges approaching Filipino leaders with peaceful terms to save lives and national prestige.
Public hearing urged before sparrow extermination rushed
Critics urge the mayor to hold a public hearing on English sparrow nests in the Common and Public Garden. They argue the 1890 statute places nest removal with public building officers, not city grounds care, and that nine years of inactivity weakens its force. A court session to debate pros and cons is proposed.
Local Crime Wave Sparks Call for Police Prevention
A contemporary editorial notes a surge in violent crimes, robberies, and burglaries in the metropolitan area led by bold acts. It urges stronger police prevention, not just postcrime justice, and mentions community demands for protection funded by taxes.
Observant Citizen Highlights Boston Arts and Local Happenings
Boston notes include Louis C. Elson's New Orleans lecture on National Airs and his surprised reception to a song about the fighting Yan kee boys. Lothian returns to duty at the Museum box office amid health checks, and bird clubs report diverse species in Lexington.
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Louis C. Elson
Boston
New Orleans
Crescent City
Elson
Tommy Lothian
Museum
Mr. Tothian
Mr. Lothian
Boston Theatre Orchestra
Quotations on War, Arts, and Insurance Echo Classic Wit
A string of short quoted quips from period papers mocks politics, theater, literature, and life. Wairs 0 FM and George Washington references hint at legacy and funding satire. Adolphus Wierry and Shaks pere bits reflect cultural critique. The snippets end with a wry remark on fiction versus weather reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington Star
Adolphus Wierry
Shakspere
Philadelphia
North American
Amanda
Chicago, Tribune
Love's Dial and Stage Fray Echo in Verse
A poem from the Detroit Free Press contrasts tender dawns with nights as the dial of love measures one day of joy. The speaker vents rage in a dramatic arc from passion to revenge as the verse trammeled by theatrical imagery shifts between garden feelings and a stage confrontation.
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Ruby Archer
Negotiations Endangered Over Spanish Prisoner Ransom
The meeting of General Ouisime bars further talks on ransoming Spanish prisoners held by Aguinal do i, deemed a military necessity. Spain may protest on technical grounds, but the impact remains unclear as the treaty of Paris calls for USh influence to secure prisoner release, though the treaty is not yet in effect.
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Washington
Manila
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Ouisime
Aguinaldo i
Spain
Paris
Bread Returns to the Sears as a Saved Life Reunites
Harry Sears and his wife Annie face poverty and the poorhouse after losing their children. A former rescued boy, now Charles Morrill, arrives with a vow to care for his benefactors. The meeting rekindles thanks and faith as bread returns to their door.
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Harry
Harry Sears
Fortune
Farry
Annie
Furry Sears
Charles Morrill
Morrill
House of Correction
De Ball’s Cough Syrup Revered by Mothers
A historical note praises De Ball’s Cough Syrup as a mother’s stand by, claiming it eases crackling croup and offers relief for common childhood respiratory issues.
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De.Ball
Government tackles Herschell successor reports in Commons
In Parliament yesterday A J Balfour addressed reports about the American commission seat left by the late Baron Herschell. He said no steps had been taken to appoint a successor. The Empress of Japan enjoys unique privileges and rides daily, while political discussions touch on her influence. The text then moves to unrelated fraternal and public notices.
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White Pass
Skagway
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Baron Herschell
American Commission
Balfour
Japan
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New England
A. Muzzie
The
Luzon
McKinley
Frank Newcombe
Cardenas Bay
Lfe
Thom
John Love
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Love
Stret
Superior Criminal Court
John Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Little Lady
Richard Searle
Lexington Street
Searle
West End
Observant
Melvin O. Adams
Boston Theatre
Jack
Charles Eggleston
Columbia Theatre
John E. Mansfield
Boston Elevated
Jack Mansfield
Lexington
Beacon Street
Bob White
M. Rod
Sanders Theatre
Two Quail
Rtrtree
Lester Leland
Holland House
New York
San Juan Hill
Boston Fruit Company
Beverly
Long Wharf
Wairs
M. L. Newton
Bolton
Mass
Dliff
Detroit Free Press
Lee & Shepard
Melos
Jade
Annie L. Kearney
Dover Street
Dyestsi
John D. Porte
Pittsburg
John D. Ports & Co
Fourth Avenue
Potter Drug& Chem. Corp
Ersonals
Countess’ Russell
Theatre Royal
Plymouth
England
Jules
Verne
Charles Reade
Sala
Legion Honor Hall
Huntington Arenu
Andrew H. Paton
Danvers Presidin
Pat
Nthan C.morse
Worcester
F. H. Brown
Greenfiel
Joan Glass
Downes
I Bradley
W. P. Gannett
Supreme Medical Examiner
J. Fost Bush
Charl H. Ramsey
Thom A. Crawford
Sven Hedin
Asia
Eagan
Honolulu
M. L. Hayward
Mr. Allen
Senate
G. Kunst
Hawaii
Apia
Valima
Recbert Louis Stevenson
Stevenson
Legion OF Honor
Grand Council
Grand Council, American Legion
R. Hollings & Co
Summer Street
Victor Coffee
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