The Boss of New York Bosses Shrugs at Power Shifts
The piece evaluates Senator Platt’s influence in New York politics with national ties to Hanna and Governor Odell. It argues Odell’s support for Platt is tentative and questions whether the longtime Republican boss will relinquish control, noting Platt’s enduring grip despite age and recent setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
New York
Washington
Albany
Hanna
White House
Odell
Persistent mill tax scheme sparks perennial push at State House
The piece blasts a one mill property tax to fund state education, arguing it would shift costs from richer communities to others. It notes the bill’s repeated appearances, veto history, and predicts continued efforts despite Governor Crane’s stance. Worcester and Boston are cited as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Loston
Worcester
Boston
Crane
Philippine pensions and imperial policy debate
Washington alarms over adding to pension lists as part of benevolent assimilation in the Philippines. War Department orders thorough physical exams for returning volunteers to curb future claims by pension agents. Authors argue imperial duties may drive pension law changes and align with empires, fearing burdens on citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
War Department
MicKinley
Territorial expansion must be commercialized says critic
A commentator argues that patriotism has funded wounded veterans and the republic, but territorial expansion should be treated strictly as a commercial matter rather than a national cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Mr Charles H Allens Satrap
The Porto Rico delegation in San Juan criticizes Governor Allen for living lavishly aboard a yacht while reporting prosperity. They blame a skewed tax bill and a biased executive council, urging McKinley to reconstruct the council and empower taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Porto Rico
Washington
San Juan
New England
Executive Council of
Executive Council
McKinley
Porto Rican Commission
Loyal Stand For Boer Independence Despite Peace Offer
The Boer government rejects King Kitchener’s peace terms and the rebels insist on loyalty to allies in Cape Colony and Natal. Botha, Dewet, Delary and others are praised for refusing amnesty in return for betraying their supporters. The article lauds their chivalry and unwavering resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
South Africa
Botha
Cape Colony
Natal
Dewet
Delary
Community Observations From Beacon Street and Nearby Areas
Observers note three sturdy trees near the former Commonwealth building garden to be saved when grounds are laid out. A low granite coping along Beacon Street’s rear alley is criticized as unsafe and unsightly, suggesting a railing for safety and aesthetics. The piece also records social notes on local figures and travel, including Kilby’s hopeful plans, Professor Agassiz’s return travels, and the secretary Charles D Clapp’s rapport with reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Street
State House
Commonwealth Building
Worthy Park Commissioners
Beacon Street
Water Side
Clapp Helps Boys Out At Any Time Says He Enjoys It
A reporter found Mr. Clapp dining at a hotel and asked for an interview. He welcomed interruptions and said he was pleased to help the boys whenever needed. The piece also notes a street chat about cigarette grooming and a green goods circular urging telegram payments to a Raymond in Westchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
The
Sunday Post
State Street
Samuel
Raymond
Westchester
N. Y
United States
No clear news headline in the excerpt
The fragment reflects a poetic meditation on honesty over display and the value of character over appearance, urging restraint in vanity and a focus on genuine deeds rather than outward adornment. No identifiable persons or organizations are named.
Contempt for Danger Baffles Aid in War Zone
A Chicago Post excerpt recounts an aid describing a soldier who walks mines and peril with nonchalance. He says familiarity breeds contempt, noting the man grew up amid urban boiler dangers and treats deathly risks as strolls in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Compulsory Outlay Neighbors Debate Bible Painting
A Chicago Record joke notes the neighbor Bible is unpopular for painting his house in every ring, forcing others on the block to follow suit. The quip reflects social pressure over shared property aesthetics and municipal norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
Chicago
Eminent Actress Reflects On Calico Dress In Play
The Eminent Actress recalls discovering dramatic talent in divorce court and quips about wearing a calico dress in her new play. She jokes about appearing in print and misunderstands calico as print, adding a wry note on publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anal
Baltimore American
Harsh exchange over hat and stove headlines
A Chicago Record cartoon line shows Marie accusing Harry of being selfish as he reveals buying a new cooking stove. The Baltimore American notes a dramatist struggling with writing a problem play while adapting Ray's Elementary Arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Marie
Chicago
Ray
Baltimore American
Quick Witted Replies in Old Timecolumns
A playful exchange contrasts cautious marriage talk with bachelor humor and toast ready cigars. Newspaper chatter blends humorous lines from The Girl and The Bachelor with adlike snippets from Tit Bits. The tone echoes light social gossip and period style banter.
NSW scores 918 in cricket match against SA
A New South Wales innings totals 918 against South Australia. Other items note West Virginia called The Switzerland of America, Bedford NY building a large women’s reformatory, and diverse world facts including a giant sponge and Canada’s rising fish catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
South Australia
West Virginia
Switzerland of America
Bedford
N. Y
Mediterranean
Russia
Spain
Turkey
Orient
South America
Canada
New Orleans
Bombay
India
Nebraska
Hamburg
Naval Observatory
Bergesdorf
Paris
The Lost Love and Hidden Shame Revealed
Richard Golding, a trusted clerk at Gordon & Cook, confronts a grave secret about a past love. When the founder learns of rumors surrounding Golding, he confronts him and learns the man’s devotion to a dying former sweetheart and her daughter. Golding explains that he supported her through illness and poverty, and that his actions were driven by duty to the memory of a lost fiancée. The story ends with a tearful confession and a vow to protect the family name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon & Cook
Richard Golding
Mr. Gordon
Golding
Richard
New York
Chicago
Gordon
Ricard Golding
Chicago University
Fedt
Miss Bartlett
Ae Pont Love
Richard God
Daily Table Hints From The Sunday Post Menu
A recipe style list outlines breakfast and dinner items with soups and roasts. It includes smoked bacon, grapefruit, baked potatoes, lamb, mashed potatoes, spinach, banana fritters, and fruit puddings. A fruit gelatin dessert and a spinach salad are described with serving tips. Mrs Dorothy Curse at 188 Main Street, Naghua New Hampshire is mentioned.
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Dorot Y Curse
Main Street
Naghua
N. H
How to Keep Young Lenten Talk by Mrs Tobey
Society notes report Mrs Minerva B Tobey will deliver How to Keep Young as a Lenten talk at the Jamaica Plain drawing room of Mrs Charles S Gill. The piece notes other social items including Sharon Sanitarium benefit entertainment and wedding cards for Miss Musette Lovell to Mr Newell Tucker on April 3 at Newton Upper Falls residence of the bridegroom’s mother.
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Musette Lovell
Thomas Porter Lovell
Newell Tucker
Tucker
Newton Upper Falls
Miss Lovell
Cecile Lovell
Mrs. Tucker
Stephen Weld
William Warren Vaughan
J. M. Barnard
Andrew Wheelwright
Alexander Higgen
Mahlon D. Spaulding
H. Stevenson
F. I. Knight
Tapley
Charles Pierson
Martha Silsbee
William H. Forbes
Marion Russell
Alfred Rodman
Alexander Strong
Sharon Sanitarium
Amon
Frederic Jones Foss
Malden
Fay
Gretchen Welch
Brimmer Street
G. W. Worthington
Nebraska
Worthington
Hastey
Brunswick
California
Wilmot S. Haskell
Beacon Street
W. H. Horton
Dorchester
Mabel Hamet Holden
Charles W. Holden
William Harry Furber
Christ Church
Longwood
Francis Allen Howard
Fair Children
George Ottis D R
Hopedale
A. V Lawrence Etch
Commonwealth Avenue
M. HE. Thayer
St. James Avenue
Alice P. Bates
Ashmont
Fitzgerald
Cora G. Brooks
George Hibbard
Henschel
Stiss Helen Henschel
England
Evans Preston
Pinehurst
N. C
Henry B. Levering
Vesta Lovering
H. Edward Pickering
Madelaine Stuart
Framingham Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Framingham report notes Mr and Mrs Marshall Glazier of Saxonville marked their fiftieth anniversary yesterday. Glazier born in Middlebury Vermont remains hale at 79. In the 1840s he ran a stage line between Brookline and Boston and was twice married to Emily Kingsbury of Brookline and Julia Prescott of Boston.
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Framingham
Marshall Glazier
Saxonville
Glazier
Middlebury
Brookline
Boston
Emily Kingsbury
Julia A. Prescott
Jewish Wedding of Sall and Miss Sadie Glassman
About 200 friends and relatives attended the ceremony in Hebrew circles. Rabbi S. H. Shoher officiated with Samuel Berman as best man and Miss Leah Cohen as bridesmaid. Ushers included N. Sapperstein Jacob Berger R. Rosenberg I. Harris and D. Rue.
Names of Civil War era Third United States Infantry sergeants sought
Editor seeks list of sergeants from the Third United States Infantry stationed at York Penn on June 3 1865. Inquiry asks if Charles Fertig served as a sergeant and requests the War Department in Washington DC be contacted for records.
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Peire
Third United States Infantry
York
Penn
Charles Fertig
Malden preacher speaks at Y M C A Hall
The Rev. Edwin H. Hughes delivered yesterday afternoon at M A Hall. He asserted Christianity is right and warned that without a correct definition of right and wrong there can be no true Christianity.
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Hall
Edwin H. Hughes
Malden
M. A. Hall
Knights of Columbus Members Attend Mass Then Visit Norton Home
Federal Council Knights of Columbus attended 9 o clock mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and received communion. After mass they gathered at Columbia Hall for a collation then visited the home of late brother Thomas M. Norton, who died March 22 after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council
Knights of Columbus
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Columbia Hall
Thomas M. Norton
James V. Doherty
James EB. McGuire
Bride Mrs Lessall Weds In Elegant Ceremony
The bride wore white duchess satin with pearl ornaments and chiffon and carried lilies of the valley and bride roses. After a tour to New York, Mr and Mrs Lessall will be at home to friends at 815 Cambridge Street.
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Bin
D. Goldstein
H. I. Lewis
M.a Morrison
New York
Mrs. Lessall
Cambridge Street
Christian Attitude Toward Social Reform Sermon
The Sunday vesper service at the Young Men's Christian Union was led by Rev. Hiram Vrooman of Roxbury's Swedenborgian Church. He preached on practical themes about social reform and Christian attitude. Musical offerings featured a quintet with Mrs Freeland Hooey, Miss Mary G MacMurtrie, J P Meade, A R Rabethge, J Frank Botume, and Miss Alma Damon at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Union
Hiram Vrooman
Roxbury
Freeland Hooey
Mary G. MacMurtrie
J. P. Meade
A. R. Rabethge
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Boston’ Post
Democratic
Ee Tees
Post Publishing Company
Boston Business Office
Boston Boston
Washington Street
Boston Post
Post
EF. A. Grozier
the Sunday Post
Philippine Pensions
Charles H.allen
Quincy Kilby
Alexander Agassiz
Cambridge
Vienna
Berlin
Munich
Prague
Levant
Scotland
Howard Cushing
Robert J M. Cushing
Marlboro Street
Rome
Dana Estes
Egypt
Assouan
Cairo
Thomas ‘W. Lawson
Charles D. Clapp
Mr. Clapp
Bureau of Engraving
Washington, D. C
Syracuse Herald
David Martin
Norfolk Street
Cambridgeport, Mass
Miss Musette Lovell
Mr. Newell Tucker
Minerva B. Tobey
Sharon Sanitarium Benefit Entertainment
Florida
Oak Hall
Washington and Elm Streets
Mrs. Marshall Glazier
Turn Hall
Robert C. M’quillen
Robert C. McQuillen
Dedham
Mass
McQuillen
Norfolk Hunt Club
Maine Woods
Lessall—Glassman
Union Park Hall
Philip S. Les
Katz
P. S. Lessall
Sadie R. Glassman
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Messrs
Frank E. Partridge
Fred J. Howard
August. Damm
Jose Tassioni
Ington
D. C
Weah
Philip S. Lessall
Christian Union
Paine Furniture CO
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