Evacuation Day remembered as turning point in Boston history
The piece notes Evacuation Day’s significance beyond a holiday, detailing the 1776 withdrawal of British troops from Boston after Dorchester Heights fortifications tipped the balance. It underscores Massachusetts’ enduring resistance, the ongoing war, and the local celebration’s visible civic scope across city, state, and nation.
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Boston
George
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Washington
Dorchester Heights
Halifax
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Call for restraint on fireworks sales faces legislative committee
The mercantile affairs committee reported adversely to proposed limits on selling firecrackers toy pistols toy cannons and blank cartridges. It urged leaving regulation to local authorities arguing a state law is unnecessary and that local governments can best decide restrictions to reduce injuries and disturbances.
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Legislative Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Secrecy in Far East War Surprises on Land Movements
The article notes extraordinary secrecy in land military movements behind the war in the far east, contrasting with visible naval operations on open seas. It credits Japanese adaptation of Western military methods and hints at deeper strategic planning hidden from outside observers.
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Far East
Secrecy in War Reporting Praised by Japanese Policy
The piece argues Japan enforces strict censorship to shield army operations, withdraws front permits, and limits correspondents to Seoul while Russia and Japan withhold fuller news. It asserts the world learns little and praises Japan’s silent but effective military strategy as the likely best policy.
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Russia
Pingyang
Anju
Seoul
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Supreme Court’s Northern Securities case and trusts rule
The article questions how aggressively the administration will enforce antitrust law after Northern Securities. It cites the Morgan Hill merger as condemned for power over interstate commerce, notes doubts about beef trust cases, and asks if the law will be applied strictly and impartially across all trusts and combinations. It highlights cabinet views, Knox’s concerns, and the potential Supreme Court alignment.
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Supreme Court
Northern Securities
Morgan- Hill
Judge Crosscup
Chicago
Mr. Knox
Justice Brewer
Crosscup
A New Board of Agriculture Proposes State Reform
The Governor's plan to reorganize the State Board of Agriculture into a single department with a chief commissioner and deputies, replacing the current 40-member advisory body, is introduced in a Senate bill and slated for a public hearing today. The aim is a uniform, responsible, progressive policy for farmers statewide.
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State Board of Agriculture
Senate
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Society For Promoting Agriculture
Bates
General Court
Waltham Drops Plan For Sunday School Convention
Waltham cancels plans to host the Massachusetts Sunday School Association convention. Officials consider moving the event to Auburndale due to lodging concerns and a lack of local consensus. A canvass shows Waltham could host, but shared opinions deter hosting this year.
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Waltham
Massachusetts Sunday School Association
Auburndale
Russian Students Expelled Over Protest Meeting in Berlin
Berlin reports that thirty Russian students, including several women, were notified yesterday and today by police of expulsion for attending a Saturday meeting protesting government allowance of Russian police agents to monitor residents in Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Steve Teaches Mustang Mike a Lesson in Etiquette
Stealthy Steve confronts Mustang Mike after Mike calls him a cheat as Steve deals himself five aces. The crowd recoils while the Texan threatens with a six shooter and Steve answers with a sharp retort before Mike fires. The scene ends with tension as a gunshot breaks the confrontation.
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Steve
Mustang
Mike
Mustang Mike
Stealthy
Stealthy Steve defeats Mustang Mike in saloon duel
A dramatic scene unfolds aboard a ship saloon as Stealthy Steve blocks a pistol shot with a knife edge, disarms Mustang Mike, and leaves him humiliated. The Texan vows revenge, but Steve warns him to bluff with stronger proof than a 48 calibre gun as the confrontation ends with a taunting challenge and a cliffhanger. In a lighter note, the column muses on early spring strawberries and the ironic cost of luxury, recalling money worries and humorous market banter.
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Steath
Steve
Mike
Musetang
Mustang Mike
Gentle Reader
Senator Harvell Guest of Army Nurses’ Association
Senator Harvell of Rockland attended the Army Nurses' Association of the Civil War monthly meeting at the G. A. R. headquarters in the State House yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Yannie T. Hazen presided. Officials announced encampment week headquarters would be at the Curtis on Mt. Vernon street and meetings would be at Tremont Temple Social Hall.
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Harvell
Rockland
Army Nurses’ Association of the
State House
Yannie T. Hazen
Army Nurses’ Association
Curtis
Mt. Vernon Street
Tremont Temple
Eggs arrive ease Boston hunger ends famine eased
The Observant Citizen notes plenty of eggs in Boston with more expected, easing the famine for custards and desserts. Ice harvests costlier due to winter storms, sparking talk of higher prices. The Tremont Theatre will feature Nance O Neil in Meg Merilles, with reflections on Cushman era.
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Boston
Nance O'Neil
Tremont Theatre
Meg Merilles
Guy Mannering
Charlotte Cushman
Mme. Janauschek
Miss Cushman
Miss O'Neil
Springforth from Sanford's gin ger soon or late
Sanfords gin ger spring forth in a quirky herald of upcoming crop season with hints of regional horticulture and local curiosity.
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Sanford
Great Disadvantage in Class Discourse Sparks Jocular Exchange
Professor Thin quips that Goggles struggles to read and Mr. Stout asks if he is blind. The professor explains the issue: Goggles holds a book far from his eyes because he is nearsighted.
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Professor Thin
Goggles
Professor Stout
Ping Pong Solace in a Tragic Moment
A scene shows a distressed male speaker declaring despair after a refusal, threatening self harm. A female character responds with concern and intervenes, trying to prevent a possible suicide attempt. The dialogue highlights emotional tension and care between two individuals.
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