The Other Man's Ox Opinion Sparks Supreme Court Debate
The New York Evening Post assails the Supreme Court over its anti trust ruling and defends the Chicago platform's income tax decision. Critics question judicial independence while supporters argue the court upholds public interest against powerful corporate interests.
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United States Supreme Court
Railroad Trust
New York Evening Post
Congress
Chicago
Supreme Court
Open Inquests Urged On Gas Explosion Probe
The letter argues for open inquests into the March 4 gas explosion. It urges the Board of Gas and Electrical Light Commissioners to disclose full facts and calls for statutes mandating public inquiries rather than closed hearings.
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Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Berle
Root of the dispute between people and capital
A fragment concludes that the tribunal's decision reaches the core issue between the people and combined capital, indicating broad and significant legal impact.
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Cial
New England Opposition to the McKinley Tariff Bill
The piece denounces Congressman Dingley’s tariff bill as hostile to New England interests. It condemns wool and education protections, warns against harms to iron, fruit, leather, and forests, and notes a four cent duty on maple sugar to shield Canada. The author argues no credits compensate for regional losses.
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New England
McKinley
Dingley
United States
Ohio
The Monopoly Issue and the Supreme Court Decision
A magazine column argues the Supreme Court ruling on monopoly expands the anti trust mandate beyond railroads to all restraints of trade. It contends the decision reflects public welfare and could shape the next national campaign, suggesting Bryan might have won on monopoly alone.
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United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Bryan
United States
McKinley
Race Troubles in Hawaii and Japanese Immigration
The Hawaiian republic faces tensions from increasing Japanese arrivals similar to earlier Chinese immigration on the U S Pacific coast. Critics argue the ruling white minority fears losing power as numbers tilt, while Hawaii could come under U S jurisdiction if annexed, altering immigration controls and political balance.
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Hawaiian Republic
Pacific Coast
United States
Dole
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Republic of Hawaii
Welcome Home for General Collins Expected on Return
The early appointment and swift confirmation of Cousin Osborne to be consul general at London raise hope that General Collins will return to Boston soon. Osborne should be installed around May first, enabling Collins to be back early in the season. Boston citizens have long felt exiled without him, and his homecoming will restore a sense of completeness in the community.
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Cousin Osborne
London
General Collins
Boston
Mr. Osborne
Observant Citizen Covers Ships, Fashion, and Local News in Boston
The Observant Citizen notes Mrs. Keith plans to sail to join her husband in Europe as he delays return. It previews the Iowa battleship’s Boston arrival and trial, mentions public sentiment on war and fashion, and records local events including resignations, a Rome embassy marriage postponement, and Knights of Columbus activities.
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B. F. Keith
Europe
New England Press Association in News Gathering Fight
The New England newspapers consider a shift to Associated Press as Boston papers withdraw from New England Associated Press. The battle pits United Press and Western papers against regional partners, with leaders Melville Stone Victor Lawson and Laffan driving the push. A merged system could benefit all involved.
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New England Associated Press
Associated Press
Advertiser
Record
Boston
New England Association
New York
United Press
New England
New York Herald
Sun, Times and Tribune
Melville B. Stone
Victor F.lawson
Chicago News and Record
Actress Laurie Wyndham Engaged to Count Hjalmar de Morner
London actress Laurie Wyndham, now in New York, is engaged to Count Hjalmar de Morner of Stockholm. The count is about 30.
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Laurie Wyndham
London
New York
Hjalmar de Morner
Stockholm
Sweden
English Actress Miss Wyndham Visits Again for The Red Hussar
On her third visit to this country Miss Wyndham, a young English blonde, appears at Wallack's Theatre in The Red Hussar alongside Marie Tempest. The wedding will take place this spring. Miss Lillian Hanna, sister of Senator Mark Hanna, has traveled to St. Augustine, Florida for a short stay.
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Miss Wyndham
Wallack’s
Marie Tempest
Lillian Hanna
Mark Hanna
St. Augustine, Fla
Pacific University receives $10,000 donation from senator
President McClelland of Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon announces a $10,000 gift from H W Corbett recently appointed United States Senator from Oregon. Henry T Thurber former private secretary to President Cleveland returns home to Detroit to resume his professional practice.
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The
Pacific University
Forest Grove
Ore
H. W. Corbett
United States
Oregon
Henry T. Thurber
President Cleveland
Detroit
French admirers plan monument to Balzac in Tours
The French admirers of Balzac aim to erect a splendid monument in Tours, his birthplace, a spontaneous movement whose origin is unclear. Mrs. McKinley presented fans and lace handkerchiefs to each young lady at her inaugural ball. Colonel Froderick D. Grant Chester Alan Arthur and John A. Logan seek diplomatic posts.
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Balzac
Tours
Froderick D. Grant
Grant
Chester Alan Arthur
Arthur
John A. Logan
Logan
A Tale of Two Back Bay Houses
In winter 1895 Boston the Biglows and Browns, wealthy Back Bay families, endure hard times as Grace Biglow and Bella Brown contend for social status and love. Grace, cooking with her aunt after the Biglows’ alleged failure, wins Jack Hollister’s heart while Bella plots to preserve appearances at a high society wedding.
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Mr. Brown
Bella
Bayward
Grace Bigiow
Harvard
Jack Hollister
Mr. Biglow
Sweet Grace Biglow
Roxbury
Grace Biglow
Miss Biglow
Margaret
Jack
Mrs Woodbury Defends Christian Science Tenets
In a letter to the editor, Josephine Curtis Woodbury argues for Christian Science as a spiritual healing system founded on Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health. She contends of illumination and deception from hypnotism, urges vigilant discernment, and defends her public writings as a true Christian contribution.
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Jesus the Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Journal
Josephine Curtis Woodbury
Pretty dressing gown in pale blue flannel for morn ing wear
A comfortable loose dressing gown in pale blue flannel features a front buttoned closure, lace trimmed collar and cuffs, bishop sleeves, and a lace edged stand up collar to hold its shape. It notes such gowns could be part of a trousseau.
Itching Eczema Remedies Advertisement Note
An old advertorial promotes skin treatment including warm baths with Corr ours Bear and Cuticura ointment. It claims Cuticuns Reson YENT as a blood purifier and humor cure, presenting a traditional home remedy for eczema.
Not a Question of Creed in Massachusetts Militia
Don Patricio Bolivar writes to the Post condemning officers for conduct unbecoming an American if influenced by religion or birthplace. He argues all militia members should be judged as Americans first, regardless of faith, nationality, or origin, and supports reorganization of the Massachusetts State militia. March 24, 1897.
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Commonwealth
Massachusetts
London
Dublin
Berlin
Don Patricio Bolivar
Treasurer Adolph Vogl of Cambridge Gas Light Dies
Adolph Vogl treasurer of the Cambridge Gas Light Company died at his home 16 Martin Street Cambridge after paralysis struck him Friday while he was at the Charles River National Bank He was a language scholar and had served over ten years as treasurer of the gas company He previously worked as head book keeper at the University Press He is survived by a widow a son and two daughters The son supervises the Monadnock mills in Claremont New Hampshire.
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Cambridge Gas Light Company
Martin Street
Cambridge
Vogl
Charles River National Bank
Gas Light Company
University Press
Monadnock Mills
Claremont
N. H
Taunts Democrats As They Debate Wages Policy
McMillin and Grosvenor feature prominently in the day’s discussion taunting Democrats over “earning wages that must be paid” while lawmakers weigh wage policy.
Debaters Clash on Tariff Bill in House Fielded by McLaurin
The House debate on the tariff bill features Rep Walker defending protection and accusing free trade proponents of falsehoods. Democrats Fox Sims Terry Sayers and McMillin oppose, while Grosvenor touts projected US labor gains and sugar bill shifts. Bell questions McKinley prosperity claims.
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Mississippi
McMillin
Tennessee
Grosvenor
Rep
Ohio
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Bell
William McKinley
Will Contest Over Milton Manors Bequest Heard
Acting Judge of Probate Harriman allowed the will of John Madden late of Milton at Norfolk county Probate Court in Dedham. Michael Madden contested the will. The bulk of the estate goes to Mrs. Ellen McCue of Milton. James Madden, long presumed dead, receives a token legacy of 1. Michael Madden receives 5 with a note of alleged abuse as reason for minimal provision.
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John Madden
Milton
Norfolk County
Dedham
Michael Madden
Ellen McCue
James Madden
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