MOTTO Editorial on Monomoy Heroes Fund Raising
The piece urges a monumental fund to support the families of Monomoy heroes, beyond immediate needs, covering living, education, and home maintenance, reflecting national pride and devotion to liberty. It argues the fund should be substantial and that Americans owe a lasting recognition of heroic duty, linking it to self government ideals.
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Massachusetts
Heman A. Harding
Chatham Committee On the
United States
Kimball
Bostock’s
The Soldier and the Secretary
General Miles clashed with Secretary Root before a Senate military affairs committee over the army bill. Miles spoke plainly, defending his war record while criticizing Root's civilian stance and lack of military experience. The veteran general, though tactless at times, commanded a long legacy from Civil War service to Indian campaigns.
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Miles
Root
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Department
Senate
United States Army
Appropriation Bill Debate Highlights City Budget Strain
The City Council discusses postponing action on the appropriation bill. The majority bill overspends without tax-rate increase. the minority bill aligns expenses with income though further reductions are possible. Scrutiny aims to avoid impracticable spending and reveal revenue limitations.
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Common Council
Boots and Shoes and the Dingley Tariff's Effect
The Census Bureau figures show fewer boot and shoe manufacturers in the decade but higher capital and product value. The number of workers rose by 7 percent while their wages fell 3 percent, and material costs jumped 43 percent as product value grew 18 percent. The piece attributes these shifts to the Dingley tariff burden on hides in Massachusetts.
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United States Census Bureau
Massachusetts
Sympathy for South Africa Messaged by Congress
Opinion urges Congress and the House Democrats to send a sympathy message to the struggling South African republics, arguing the resolution pursuit will gain broad patriotic backing and be supported by Republicans who control the House. The piece contends the American people favor a strong, timely display of concern and action.
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Congress of the American Republic
South Africa
House Caucus
Democrats
Washington
Republican House
Representa
A Boston Mayor Who Serves City, Not Political Factions
The speaker imagines a Boston mayor governing without politics or re election concerns, acting solely for the city's benefit. Such a leader would face opposition yet command broad public support to secure tenure, and the text hopes General Collins could be that figure.
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Boston
Collins
Licensing cats at State House hearing sparks interest
The Observant Citizen notes cat licensing hearings at the State House drew in outlying district members and entertainment for all. Rear Admiral Schley enjoyed Boston visit with Santiago hero sentiment high among crowd at South Station.
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State House
Committee On Taxation
Schley
Boston
South Station
Santiago
Newsboy Serves Beacon Hill Elites On Corner
A Boston newsboy near Beacon and Mt Vernon streets counts among his regular customers many prominent senators and representatives. The lieutenant-governor Bates is noted to buy papers from him, and the boy is seen in earnest conversation with lawmakers daily.
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Beacon Hill
Beacon
Mt. Vernon Streets
Solons
Bates
SIGNS OF SPRING AND A TALE OF A YOUTHFUL WEDDING
A playful spring vignette opens with signs of season and a fable about a young girl with blue eyes who charms several suitors. An octogenarian lover marries her for money, a moral emerges about cash down. Florence Burns may have a future if acquitted. In Newton Newkirk, a ballroom scene unfolds as George Rossmore confronts Madge and introduces her to Mr. Cameron.
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Forest Hills-East Boston
Cobden Street
Marcella Street
Place
Rossmore
Madge
George Rossmore
Philip
Mr. Rossmore
Mr. Cameron
Post's Illustrated Steak and Oyster Dish Method
A detailed home recipe for rump steak of 1.5 inches, broiled six minutes over bright coals, served on heated platter with butter salt and pepper. One and a half cups oysters laid over the steak and finished in oven until curling. Use careful heat to avoid overcooking and protect serving surface with asbestos mat. Authored by Alice E. Whitaker.
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Alice E. Whitaker
Missed a Golden Opportunity in a Distant City
A tale follows Madge and George Rossmore, lovers parted when he leaves to advance his career. Years later at a brilliant ball, Madge appears transformed and George, now famous, hopes to rekindle their bond. He approaches with assurance, hoping she still has a will to forgive and reunite.
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George Rossmore
Harry Donald
Jovell George
Harry
George
Madge
Beginning of the Panama Canal in Paris 1879
Nathan Appleton recalls the Paris International Congress of 1879 where Ferdinand De Lesseps announced leading the sea level canal project from the Gulf of Limon to the Bay of Panama. Delegates voted 78 yes, eight no, 12 abstained as Ammen and Menocal represented the US.
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Panama Canal
Paris
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Limon
la Baie de
Panama
Gulf of Limon
Bay of Panama
Baron de_la_ Roncierc-le- Noury
Paris Geographical Society
Canal
Niveau de la Baie de Limon
Bay of Limon
United States
Daniel Ammen
A. G. Menoeal
Congress
Wvarts
Noyes
Department of State
Washington
Geographical Society of Paris
Ammen
A. G. Menocal
United States Navy
French Geographical Society
de Lesseps
William M. Evarts
Mr. Evarts
J. Menocal
Cons
Europe
American Isthmus
Edward F. Noyes
Panama Canal Company
Colonel Totten
Aspinwall
Colon
New York Herald
Totten
Isthmus
William W. Wright
W. T. Sherman
Honduras Interoceanic Railway Company
Mr. de Lesseps
Sea Level Canal
Canal Company
Atlantic
Pacific
Nathan Appleton
New York
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New England
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Bromfield
Bergars
Copeland
Aspen
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Ll’ Road
Sullivan Square
Florence Burns
Tenderfoot
Yaas
Nepwton Newkirk
Post
Sun Post
Lillian Sherwood Russell
Newton Street
Waltham, Mass
Bent & Bush
Washington St
Iver Johnson
Jordan Marsh CO
Prince Albert
West
Street Fleet
Ana
Sailors
America
Madras
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
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