Amendments to arbitration treaty deemed harmless
The Senate foreign relations committee proposes changes that do not alter the treaty’s core aim of resolving disputes peacefully. They grant the Senate limited oversight, remove King Oscar as umpire chooser, and widen arbitrator eligibility beyond U S federal judges. Despite lacking improvements, they won’t hinder the pact, which would affirm shared reason and peace by ratifying without amendments.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
King Oscar
United States
Sugar Tariff Sparks Debate Over McKinley Plan
The Sugar Trust decries the McKinley tariff as shifting protection via a hidden differential, doubling the present level for refined sugar while a sliding scale on raw sugars masks the rise. The piece criticizes patronage in the McKinley administration noting Cousin Osborne’s appointment and contemplates a family influence in graft and civil service.
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McKinley
Sugar Trust
People to decide on Boston City Council reorganization
A plan to reorganize the Boston City Council would put the issue to a statewide vote at the next annual election. It consolidates to twelve Aldermen at large and twenty five ward representatives with a president elected at large, salaries set, and expenses, urging prompt legislative action to let Boston voters settle the matter.
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Boston
Legislative Committee
Alcohol in the Arts Exemption from Internal Revenue Taxation
The article discusses an exemption from internal revenue taxes for alcohol used in the arts. It outlines the intent to support artistic programs by waiving taxes on alcohol used in events and venues, with implications for funding and regulatory oversight.
Taxing Alcohol in Manufactures Faces Reform Debate
The article argues against heavy taxes on alcohol used for industry while noting alcohol for beverages should be taxed as a luxury. It endorses making industrial alcohol tax free to aid domestic industry and notes administration could distinguish uses to avoid fraud.
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Congress
Observant Citizen Reports Boston Crowd and Notable Local Happenings
A reader recalls being carried by a dense mob on Water Street as frost melts under crowds. He notes a hatless woman, pocketbook theft, and muddy pavement. The piece also covers Philip Greely advancing into opera, a Boston newsboy profiting from Post sales, and Rev Archibald Brown’s sermon with congregational Bible following distinctive to America. Inspector McGarr is seen on a street corner.
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Post
Water Street
Italians Seek Bail For Friend Held At Station
An Italian man jailed for simple drunkenness draws friends who plead for bail at Station 1. They return repeatedly with the same request, Italian neighbors urged by the crowd to release him. The prisoner is discharged the next morning. Boston’s forthcoming horseless engine unit selects a chief, likely Engineer M. H. Hobart of Engine 38.
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Rosatto
Boston
M. H. Hobart
Manchester
Union Station
Harrison Avenue
A Question of Faithfulness by The Post
Frank Rossdale, a young man of means in London, falls under the spell of Florence Bathurst while entangled with her merciless husband Ralph Bathurst. After a deadly card room duel, Rossdale is tried and acquitted. Florence then offers to join him in exile, and he accepts her love as they unite.
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London
Frank Rossdale
Ralph Bathurst
Frank
Rossdale
Mrs. Bathurst
Florence Bathurst
Florence
Mr. Bathurst
Meecham
Bathurst
England
Royal exile and global moves in early 1900s notes
Queen Ronavalona III of Madagascar is declared a French colony and exiled to Isle de Reunion. Ex-Secretary Lamont leaves Fortress Monroe for Florida. Basil Maturin joins the Roman Catholic Church. other dignitaries, diplomats, and clergy are noted along with scientific updates on pearly nautilus embryology and related research.
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Ronavalona III
Madagascar
France
Lenten Engagements and Society News Relate to Seabury and Fairchild
In Boston and Washington society circles, Lenten engagements draw attention to Frank Seabury and Miss Alice Barnard, with Charlotte Houston and Jack Fairchild gaining notice. Bryce Allan buys the Palfrey Mansion on Beacon Street as social columns note shifts, while the Spragues face tepid reception in Washington hospitality efforts.
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New York
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Myopia Hunt Club
Beacon Street
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Allan
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Allans
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Smart Set
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St. Augustine
Have a Smile With Us and Delicate Marital Rights
A column features witty exchanges about marriage expectations and propriety. A Western-inquiry scene with a cowboy replies gently to a question about a missing husband. A quip about a wife’s money motive and a humorous exchange conclude the item.
Light on Washingtonians and Boston fashion in society notes
The piece criticizes a writer as ignorant of ordinary usage while highlighting a social snobbery among Washingtonians. It notes that third person signatures may be fashionable in Boston but unseen by the wealthy elite like the Charlie Spragues, placing a lady in an unenviable position.
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Boston
Washington
Mortons
Thomas Circle
Spragues
Veal Croquettes and Golden Potatoes by Mrs. T. H. Fallen
A compact home recipe feature from Mrs. T. H. Fallen of 17 Charles Street, Waltham. Veal croquettes use finely chopped leftover veal mixed with pepper, butter, salt, egg, and water formed into egg-sized shapes and fried. Golden potatoes are mashed, formed in a bowl, brushed with egg yolk, crumbed with cracker, and baked to brown.
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T. H. Fallen
Charles Street
Waltham
Death of Prince Yoshihito Haru-no-Miya Heir to Japanese Throne
The steamer Peru arrives with news from the Orient that Prince Yoshihito Haru-no-Miya, heir apparent to the Japanese throne, has died. Captain S A Day of the U S Army had been visiting the prince.
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San Francisco
Cal
Peru
Yoshi Hito Haru-No-Miya
S. A. Day
United States Army
Yoshihito Haru-No-Miya
Japanese Crown Prince Death Said to Be Secretly Discussed
Diplomatic circles in Tokyo report talks about the crown prince's death, though not publicly announced. The prince, ill for years, reportedly died at a royal palace near Yokohama and Kioto, while the emperor, in frail health, battles pneumonia and mourns after the dowager empress's death. If no new son is born, succession would pass to the emperor's elder brother's line.
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Japan
Peru
Yokohama
Kioto
Tokio
Charles V. Whitten Dead Ex Alderman of Boston
Charles V. Whitten, senior partner of Whitten Burdett & Co and former Boston alderman, died after a six month illness. Born 1829 in Vassalboro Maine he moved to Boston at 18 and worked in clothing houses. He helped establish Whitten Hopkins Co and later Whitten Burdett Young, chaired the city board for two years, and served as Hull Yacht Club commodore. He belonged to the Eastern and engaged with the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association and the Agricultural Society.
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Charles V. Whitten
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Boston
Vassalboro
Whitten, Hopkins & Co
Joseph P Barteaux Dead Drugist in West End
Joseph P Barteaux a well known West End druggist died Wednesday morning of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral services will be held at St Andrew's Church Chambers street at 2 30 p m today.
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Joseph P. Barteaux
West End
St. Andrew's Church
Chambers Street
Pompadour Jim Counted Out Sparked Swift Paper Split
The Globe reports Pompadour Jim was counted out, minutes later other papers published replies. The delay shows a media disagreement over the outcome and coverage.
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Globe
Pompadour Jim
Parliament Laughter Sends House Back to Schoolroom Setting
The House ended a session amid mock motions and loud laughter aimed at presiding Parsons of Greenfield. Representatives crowded the chamber to force a quorum, while Speaker Bates restored order and condemned the disruptive display.
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Greenfield
Bates
Moriarty
Worcester
Tommy Keenan
Mr. Parsons
Smart
Lawrence
License for Stables Faces Third Reading Amid Debate
The bill to require a license for stables where horses are habitually sold was read a second time. Amendments were adopted expanding coverage to all sale stables and ensuring hearings before license revocation. The measure passed to a third reading by a roll call of 82 to 62.
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Rowell
Yowell
Boston
Portland
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Lowell
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Bouve
Hingham
Barnstable County Jail Investigation Ordered in Senate
Mr. Cook of Worcester moved in the Senate to order an inquiry by the committee on prisons into the county jail and House of Correction of Barnstable county during the present legislative session. At Mr. Bailey's request the order was laid over until tomorrow.
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Cook
Worcester
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Committee On Prisons
House of Correction
Barnstable County
Bailey
Middlesex
New Law Library Proposal for Essex County Court House
The judiciary committee reports a bill to establish a law library at the Essex County court house in Lawrence. The proposal aims to provide court users and lawyers with access to legal resources within the county facility.
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Committee On the Judiciary
Court House
County of Essex
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