Andrew Jackson Birth Reflections on Constitutional Powers
A historical note marks Jackson’s birth 134 years ago and recalls his protest against Congress granting him extra constitutional powers during the Florida purchase. The piece contrasts Jackson’s cautious stance with later expansion of executive powers under McKinley, asserting the continuity of the Constitution and flag.
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Carrickfergus
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Congress
Florida Purchase
Jackson
William McKinley
Evacuation Day Celebrated as Boston Recalls 1776 Flag Victory
A Boston editorial urges public celebration of Evacuation Day March 17 recalling General Artemas Ward’s Dorchester Heights batteries that forced the British from Boston and ended British rule in Massachusetts. Navy ships join the commemoration as events spread through the city center and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Artemas Ward
Dorchester Heights
Great Britain
Massachusetts
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Big City
Paying the Piper the Cost of Imperial Wars Across Nations
The piece argues budget strains from South Africa and imperial wars, noting Britain faces 96 million in expenses and a 200 million deficit needing new taxes while the United States also shoulders war costs. it cites sugar tariffs, corn duties, and income tax increases as downsides of imperial policy.
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South Africa
London Times
United Kingdom
United States
England
Mr. McKinley
Philippines
Great Britain
Unitedites
Harrison’s Legacy: Benjamin Harrison’s High Minded Stand
Benjamin Harrison leaves a legacy of high thinking uncorrupted by party bias. He stood firm to eternal principles, urging citizens to hold to the faith. His last hours reflected concern for Cuba and national honor, as he defended republican values.
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Republic
Harrison
Mason
Great Britain
McKinley
Kruger
Cuba
Sunday leisure and law compliance debate in legislature
The passage questions whether enjoyable activities like golf skate and bicycle riding can occur without breaking the law. It notes ecclesiastical opinion supports allowing such pursuits, contrasting with legislative indecision on the issue.
Sunday Recreation and Liberty Across the Nation
The piece argues that Sunday recreation is essential to community well being and supports relaxing Puritan restraints. It advocates a compromise allowing afternoon golf for those who attend church in the morning to boost sanctuary attendance and make golf more popular.
Observant Citizen欠 Roosevelt to Perform Benefit Duologue
Gertrude Roosevelt, slated for a duologue with Robert Elliott at the Colonial Theatre for the Working Boys Home, cannot perform due to severe throat trouble. The Boston Social circle laments her absence as a loss to the event and to local fans.
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Gertrude Roosevelt
Robert Elliott
Colonial Theatre
Miss Roosevelt
Boston
Dorothy's Choice and a Love Triangle at Dance
In this Sunday Post tale Dorothy Grace faces confessions from Frank Fairfield, a handsome artist who vies for her heart while she remains engaged to another. A staged box ring test prompts a tense moment as emotions run high on a forthcoming journey.
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She Faces Choice Between Frank and Jack in Wavering Heart
A woman weighs two suitors, Frank and Jack, as she trembles over a pair of rings and contemplates a life torn by love. She recalls past hurts and fears how each decision will shape her future.
Breakfast and supper menu with a baking recipe
Daily table hints list breakfast items such as oatmeal porridge with baked apples and eggs on toast, coffee, dinner items like tomato soup croutons broiled steak and riced potatoes, and supper includes cheese fondue bread with preserved pears. The recipe notes salty lunn and a flour sugar butter milk batter by Miss Cora B Welch of Boston.
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Sally Lunn
Cora B. Welch
Warwick Street
Boston
Sanger Receives Commission as Assistant Secretary of War
Washington March 14 Colonel William Cary Sanger of New York received his commission as assistant Secretary of War at 12 30 p m and was sworn in immediately in Secretary Root's office. Senators Platt and Depend of New York met the President and decided not to oppose the appointment after discussing the minister with the War Secretary.
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Washington
William Cary Sanger
New York
Root
Platt
Depend
White House
Sanger
New Arrival Evangelist Meyers Invited by Moody
Among the arrivals on the steamer Majestic from Liverpool were Rev. F. B. Meyers and his wife. He comes at Moody and the Northfield Extension Society invitation to conduct evangelical services and will proceed to Richmond Virginia to begin his work.
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Majestic
Liverpool
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Mr. Moody
Northfield Extension Society
Richmond
Colonel H. A. Thomas Improves Overnight After Illness
Colonel H. A. Thomas, once critically ill at McLean Hospital, showed signs of recovery. Physicians notified Dr. W. M. Tirrell of South Weymouth, his brother in law, that the end seemed unlikely for the moment.
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H. A. Thomas
McLean Hospital
W. M. Tirrell
South Weymouth
Evarts Will Filed for Probate in New York
The will of former U S Senator William M Evarts was filed for probate today in the surrogate office. The entire estate is left to his family.
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New York
United States
William M. Evarts
The biggest fools boast the loudest in Chicago preface
A reflective verse from the Chicago Times-Herald notes that true joy and value do not come from wealth or fame. It warns that loud boasting often comes from the least prudent sources, contrasting apparent success with humility.
WASTED ADVICE from a boarding house table
A new boarder advises how to get on with landladies by flattering them and calling them sister. He recalls his own success with such tactics, sharing that soft talk and playful deference work. The conversation shifts to a flirtatious vignette between The Lover and The Loved with witty banter.
Landlady’s Husband Hints at Domestic Deception
A tense exchange unfolds as a man named Hudson flirts and plots to stay long term, teasing a woman who reveals she is the landlady’s wife and hinting at a family history. The scene suggests manipulation and a shrouded past.
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John Henry
Hudson
Chicago Times-Herald
Quiet Barber Tip Sparks Hush Money Joke
Comic exchange in Kansas City Star casts tipping as hush money for a barber. The Yonkers Statesman quip features a short acquaintance failed loan. Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a new dialect golf story by a female writer.
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Skidpoles
Kansas City Star
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Exposition Opens May 1 in Buffalo
Exposition plans in Buffalo announce the Pan American site will open May 1. President McKinley and Cabinet are expected to travel west to the Pacific coast and he will start the fountain pumps from his special car. Dedication ceremonies are set for May 14 with Roosevelt and Odell likely in attendance. A President’s Day is likely between June 9 and 12 as McKinley’s party returns to Washington.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
Odell
Washington
End-of-winter shoe sale on street floor Friday
The store announces a farewell sale on Friday morning March 15 offering the remainder of its top grade winter weight hand sewn shoes. Prices are $6.50 $6.00 and $5.00 with discounts on imported enamelled calf and wax calf varieties, all described as the finest makes and none better at any price.
Winter Clothing Sale On Men’s Suits and Overcoats
This week we close out heavy winter garments with low prices. Men’s suits in sizes and odd fittings priced at 4.50 to 7.50 after discounts. overcoats Ulsters and reefers reduced to 5.50 and 9.50, range of prices 8.75 to 25.00 previously.
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Iekoels
Boston
Stoer
Ex-President Charles P. Clark Improves After Heart Attack
In New Haven a brief health update states former railroad president Charles P. Clark shows slight improvement after a severe heart attack. Doctors believe his steadier condition reflects his strong constitution.
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Nice
Charles P. Clark
New Haven Railroad Comny
Concord hardware man Joseph C. A. Hill dies at 93
Joseph C. A. Hill longtime Concord hardware dealer died this afternoon in Concord New Hampshire. Born January 21 1821 in Harvard Massachusetts he was a prominent citizen for sixty years in the city and ran a hardware business from 1941 to 19.
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Joseph C. A. Hill
Harvard
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