Cecil Rhodes and his empire-building legacy
Cecil Rhodes, who died in his 49th year, reshaped Africa from the Cape to Cairo, hastening imperial destiny through bold schemes and the Jameson raid. The piece notes the Boer War as a consequence of his work and praises the Civic Federation's bid to avert a looming strike in the anthracite coal industry by fostering employer employee confidence.
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South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Cape
Cairo
England
A Celebrated Case of Murder Conviction in New York
The verdict of murder in the first degree against Albert T. Patrick surprised many observers who followed the case via press reports. The conviction hinges on valet Jones’s testimony that Patrick plotted the crime by drugging and chloroforming his elderly employer, William M. Rice, to gain wealth through a forged will and bogus checks. The piece notes the case’s remarkable legal implications, the long delay between crime and punishment, and potential appeals that may stretch for years.
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Albert T. Patrick
Patrick
Jones
William M. Rice
New York
Roland Molineux
Adams
Havana court convicts and politics clash over embezzlement case
The Havana court’s embezzlement conviction of Rathbone, Neely, and Reeves sparks Washington uproar as backers push for bail or retrials. Public opinion is urged to ensure Cuba’s verdict stands, with potential pardons or retrials contested amid ongoing appeals and the Bristow findings.
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Havana
Rathbone
Neely and Reeves
Washington
Reeves
United States
Bristow
Neely
Civic Federation tests labor dispute approach amid PA miners’ wage push
The Civic Federation runs a test of its method to settle labor issues as 144,000 anthracite miners press for higher wages and a one year contract. Operators refuse and plan strenuous measures next Tuesday unless demands are met. Railroads and coal interests resist concessions, impacting profits. Conciliation committees of the Civic Federation oversee the situation.
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Pennsylvania
Civic Federation
Appropriations Debate Warns of Tax Burden and Deficit
In a heated discussion the Common Council opposes the aldermen's budget claiming the schedule uses every dollar at the top tax rate and risks deficits in police and fire. A minority bill proposes smaller totals to create a margin and protect essential city services amid pressure from mercantile interests and external financiers.
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Common Council
Hart
Pemberton Square
Board of Aldermen
Boston resort on Nantasket Beach adds cottages and pavilions
On Nantasket Beach from Hull to the Atlantic House carpenters, masons, and bricklayers work as new cottages, pavilions, and cafes rise. The Metropolitan bath house foundation is laid signaling a prosperous season at Boston’s famed summer retreat. A breakman’s mispronounced Norfolk Downs station prompts amused smiles from riders and a mother and child remark about the car’s breakdown.
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Tee T Tam
Joseph JH. Kelly
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
City Hospital
Long Island Hospital
Tee
Boston
Marine Park
Nantasket Beach
Hull
Atlantic House
Quincey
Norfolk Downs
Norfolkowns
Ecar
Spring Fever and Everyday Wit from Bingville Bugle
Items of interest from the Bingville Bugle report postmaster Eph Higgins faces a petition to oust him over high stamp prices while Hank Dewberry earns support for justice of the peace. A lighthearted mix includes local fixes, Easter plans, an affair of Flossie and a burglar tale, plus social notes on sewing circles and a Jersey cow calf.
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Bingville
Eph Higgins
Eph
the Bugle
Hank Dewberry
Justice of the Peace
Hank
J. P. Doe
Livermore
Cyrus Hoskins
Cyrus
Dave White
Wilson
Matilda Brown
Underwood
Spruce Corners
Hiram Hill
Amelia Tucker
Soaker and Snippets From a Gossipy Paper
A collage of quick quips and cartoonish lines. mentions Boers in polite terms, unsettled New York mood with murder trials, a humorous grocer’s remark about soaking prunes, a wife joking of soaking a watch, and a note on Chicago shaping national fashions. Also a gag about a sleepless watcher and a brief street nickname Newton Newkirk.
Post's Illustrated Puff Paste for Fruit Patties
A historic recipe explains puff pastry steps for fruit patties from sourcing quality cold ingredients to rolling folding and chilling. It covers butter preparation in thirds, multiple folds, and keeping paste cool. Cut rounds from paste, fill with fruit jam, bake in a moderate oven.
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Alice FE
Whitaker
Skeerin Women Fools or Prospects in a Fisher Row
In a rough exchange the speaker jokes about a feared woman while boasting about bold moves at the card table. Will and Wilton trade taunts and plans as life in a noisy room unfolds, ending with a slammed door and a promise of work. The dialogue captures rough humor and local color without formal setting.
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Will
Acne
Wilton
Cuban Reciprocity Prospects Brighten in House
Republican leaders in the House reach confidence that Cuban reciprocity can pass Ways and Means with GOP votes alone, reversing earlier doubts. Chairman Payne weighs a special committee meeting this week to expedite the bill, awaiting Grosvenor’s return for a possible early accord.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Friends of
Payne
Grosvenor
Miss Stone Leaves Turkey Salonica for London
Miss Ellen M Stone, American missionary, leaves Salonica Turkey for London by steamer route to begin a voyage to America. The trip marks the start of her long journey from the Ottoman territories toward home.
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Eilen M. Stone
America
London
Miss Stone
Turkey
Salonica
Roumelia
Ellen, M. Stone
Monomoy life save crew visits City Hall
A party from the Monomoy life saving station including Surfman Ellis and Captain Mayo met Mayor Collins at City Hall. Other members were W. L. Nickerson, C. F. Ward, Beck and J. W. Dalton. The mayor praised Ellis and Mayo for their roles in the rescue and lauded Boston’s charitable response.
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Monomoy
Surfman
Ellis
Mayo
Collins
City Hall
W. L. Nickerson
C. F. Ward
Beck
J. W. Dalton
Dalton
Mr. Elis
Boston
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Love's Courier
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Flos
G’ Wan
Chicago
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Walker
Newton Newkirk
the Post
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Friends of Reciprocity On Ways and Means
A. Shuman & CO
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Long
Navy Department
Mass
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Pat
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George
Lowell
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G. Ross
Acre
Sunergren
George Ft. Read
Mise
Homans and Gao
Charles EF
Baldwin
Harriet Putnam
Sarah G, Putnam
George’ Thompson
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Asee Esis
Rye Keach
Rye
Fred Harwood
Eer Ee
William FF. Gollins
Ene Oa Amory
Hensee
Perec
Whit Mmibs Ices
Martin Manufacturing Company
Alice
M. Longfellow
Macullar-Parker Co
Feapegay
Edward
Joslin
Fis
Durbin Horne
Pittsburg
Penn
B. Club
Cancomd
Pattern & Chemical Corporation
Langham
Lewis
Elmer YF
Meerees
Billy Page
Roston Chamber of Commerce
Seth T
Ells
Lass
Roston
Fst Eskemo Chemical CO
Madras
Iver Johnson
Washington St
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