How the Committee Stood on the Post TelePhone Bill
A record of the mercantile affairs committee vote showing members aligned with public interests versus corporation interests. Senators Gallivan of Boston and Hemphill, Representatives Belcher of Randolph and Kelly of Boston vote for the post bill and policy, with others including Willard and Battles of Brockton recording supporting the corporate side.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Gallivan
Boston
Belcher
Randolph
Hemphill
Eene Kelly
Williard
Battles
Brockton 4
Telecommunication favoritism cited in state debate
The text complains about favoritism toward a quasi public corporation that pays 24 percent on invested capital. It names Senator Williams of Norfolk owner of Bell Telephone stock and Senators and Representatives from Boston Norwood Fall River and Plymouth. It notes a representative involved in wire manufacturing and other lawmakers.
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Senator Williams
Norfolk
Bell Telephone
W. W. Davis
Boston
Kyle
Plymouth
Winslow
Norwood
Connelly
Fall River
Gsu
Remember Them The Post Bill Petition Sets Contrast
An editorial contrasts two Massachusetts petitions on telephone regulation. The Boston Post prints about 4000 subscriber signatures in favor of state supervision, gathered by mail without direct solicitation, while the telephone company’s remonstrance used paid solicitation. The piece argues the Post petition shows free judgement and broad business support against the monopoly.
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Perate
Boston
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Extraordinary Situation Over Cuban Armistice Proposal
If AP Madrid despatches are authentic, President McKinley proposes a six month armistice in Cuba with relief to reconcentrados, avoiding direct intervention. Spain and the United States would aid, but Congress likely opposes. the Maine tragedy remains a separate issue. The plan could delay crisis, buying diplomacy time.
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Spain
Congress
Warships and Diplomacy in Cuban Crisis Tension
Spain dispatched its torpedo fleet from Cadiz to the Canaries and possibly to Cuba while the administration seeks a peaceful Cuban solution. The President pursues a cautious plan amid naval moves as Pain sends two cruisers and a destroyer from Cadiz toward an unknown destination.
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Cadiz
Canaries
Porto Rico
Cuba
Pain
Gadiz
Spain's delaying tactics risk naval threat to republic
The text argues Spain may delay negotiations to bring fighting ships within striking distance of the United States, noting torpedo boats and armored cruisers as louder than diplomacy and suggesting a possible naval Bull Run scenario if hostilities occur.
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Republic
Vote Yes Today on Telephone Bill to End Monopoly
The piece argues for House passage of a telephone regulation bill with broad support. It urges sending the measure to the Senate, asserts public benefit from state supervision of utilities, and calls for impartial board certification of service quality and possible improvements.
Vote Yes on the Post Telephone Bill Today
A long editorial urges a yes vote on the Post Telephone Bill, arguing the measure creates a costly two-chamber city government plan that replaces ward-based control with broad district representation, risking poorer citywide oversight and potential overreach. The author notes past district schemes failed, warns against weak overall accountability, and contrasts local transit anecdotes with broader political critique.
Widow of Lieutenant Cushing Honored by Pension News
The Observant Citizen notes a $50 monthly pension for Lieutenant Cushing's widow. It recalls Cush ing's Civil War exploits including the Albemarle raid and his bold Cuban action in 1873. The piece also highlights Boston naval activities and local personalities aboard ships and at Fort Warren dock.
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Cushing
Lieutenant Cushing
Albemarle
Spain
Virginias
Cuban
Hidden glances and coy advances by fairy Frances
Edward Seidel writes of a deceptive flirtation where Frances toys with his feelings to lure a wealthy Cholly into proposing. The speaker laments the manipulation as his love grows sadder with each showing of affection.
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Frances
Braid and Ribbon Trim Costs in Spring Dresses
The article notes the difficulty of using minimal braid and Barrow ribbon trimming to look substantial on average spring dresses. It explains braid and ribbon become expensive at 50 yards and outlines how to minimize usage while maximizing appearance through careful placement.
Velvet Ribbon Trimmed Gray Waist with Square Neck
A gray cloth waist with ample trimming and a square mousseleine neck. On each front side four black velvet ribbon rows run from neck to waist. Gore rows decorate the collar belt and lower neck edge for a refined look.
Why Miss Wentworth Chooses Another
Frances A Sweet presents a domestic romance of Bess and Nan Wentworth. A love triangle forms around Tom Hitchcock as Nan bids him time to choose his heart. Hitchcock travels to Paris reflecting on the rival gaze of Bess and Nan and their gray eyes.
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Nan
Bess
Tom Hitchcock
Thomas Hitchcock
Miss Wentworth
Paris
Gray
Hitchcock
Relisable Dr Bull Cough Syrup pitched as people's friend
An advertisement extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs, claiming broad consumer trust and “the people’s friend” status in the market.
Incendiary Fire at Natick Hay Store Burns $20000
William Campbell, 14, of West Natick, confessed to starting the blaze that destroyed Robinson & Jones hay and grain store and damaged the Eagle block. He said a match lit a bale in the loft after meeting a boy named Parker, and the fire spread rapidly, prompting the fire marshal to seek a reformatory for the youth.
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Robinson & Jones
Natick
Eagle
William Campbell
West Natick
Whitcomb
Parker
Parker Home
Eagle Block
Dr. Richards
Cambell
Reece
Natick Court
Colby Graduation Banquet Honors New London Academy
The New London School Association banquet at the Nottingham, Copley Square, drew over 100 Colby Academy graduates from New London New Hampshire. President Gile and most faculty attended. Officers elected include Sherman L Whipple president and J Q A Brackett district attorney among other officers. toastmaster Whipple presided. Vocal selections were performed by several graduates.
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New London School Association
Nottingham
Copley Square
Colby Academy
New London
New Hampshire
Gile
Academy
Sherman L. Whipple
J. Q. A. Brackett
United States
Boyd B. Jones
S. W. Duncan
D. D
J. H. Benton, Jr
J. Otis Wardwell
J. P. Abbott
M. F. Johnson
Rodney P. Woodman
KF. W. Eliott
Alma F. Houston
John A. Taylor
C. L. Page
F. J. Daggett
Alice B. Curtis
A. H. Whipple
W. P. Houston
F. B. Everett
W. A. Reid
Harriet L. Harrington
H. Carter
Laura Messer Mead
Alice T. Greenwood
A. J. McCutcheon
Nellie Nelson Watts
Marion Abbott
Whipple
George B. Gile
Howard B. Grosse
N. N. Jones
Ev. de
GH. Spaulding
Quips and Quarrels Sparkled in 19th Century Jokes
A collection of brisk witticisms and overheard quips from period newspapers and magazines. Jests touch on war policy, royalty, presidents, and culture with sharp one liners.
Police record brief of thefts and detentions in city areas
Officers of Division 8 found a six months old boy in the hallway of 821-2 Stamford Street last evening and sent him to the Chardon Street Home. Burglary reported at 6 East Second Street via false keys. thief stole dark clothes and gold sleeve buttons worth 41 dollars. Andrew McLean’s light overcoat and black derby hat were stolen from 488 Columbus Avenue. Morris De Groot arrested for receiving stolen property valued at 125 dollars from Dora Jackson of 1652 Warren Avenue. Albert Brown arrested for larceny of a gold chain valued at 30 dollars from Charles E. Kattle of 9% Court Street. Gertrude Barker alias Alice M. Thomas and George M. Millbury arrested in Kingston, New Hampshire on larceny charges. property valued at 192 dollars from Carrie Anright at 342 Tremont Street recovered.
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Division
Stamford Street
Chardon Street
Huen
East Second Street
Andrew McLean
Columbus Avenue
S. C. Whitemore
Morris de Groot
Engleside Street
Dora Jackson
Warren Avenue
Albert Brown
Faulkner
Mass
Charles E. Kattle
Court Street
Gertrude Barker
Alice M. Thomas
George M. Millbury
Kingston
N. H
Boston
Division 4
Carrie Anright
Tremont Street
Welcome to Rev Louis Chapelle arches New Orleans
The demonstrations for the new archbishop of New Orleans were the most elaborate seen in the city. The text notes the pronunciation of Sienkie wicz from Quo Vadis as Chenkayveetch with stress on the second syllable. It mentions Mr Tosti the composer teaching royal pupils or composing, and that chairs and his wife's boudoir were upholstered by Mr Tosti Senator Burrows rode a Capitol car and realized he was delivering a prepared speech aloud spurring amusement and he switched to the next car.
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Chicago
Chicago Street Railroad
Coolidge
Boston
Wolcott
Boylston Street
Biggs
Wimbleton
Harper’s Bazar
Detroit Free Press
Yellow Os Wal
Philadephia North American
Chicago Evening Post
Dawkins
Bradbury
Morley
Louis Chapelle
New Orleans
Sienkiewicz
Tosti
Senator Burrows
Capitol
Mr. Burrows
Spiritualists at Bijou mark modernism jubilee event
New England Spiritualists celebrate the golden jubilee with a Bijou Opera House program led by Dr. George Fuller. The evening featured Miss Anna Watson, Miss Izzie Harlow, H. G. Holcomb, Oscar A. Hagert, Rupert Davis, Willie Sheldon, Ithlynd Gould, J. J. Watson, A. H. Dailey, and Frank Walker with Mrs. Mabel Withom conducting spirit tests.
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New England
Bijou Opera House
George Fuller
Massachusetts State Association
Anna 4A. Watson
Zzie Harlow
H. G. Holcomb
Oscar A. Hagert
Ruert Davis
Willie Sheldon
A Chance for the Warriors
The Haverhill Gazette reports a Boston Globe discussion on wartime recruiting. It mentions Sam Miles the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and colonels Bradley Walker Page and others as likely volunteers or organizers.
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Haverhill Gazette
The
Boston Globe
the Globe
Sam Miles
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Henry Walker
Thomas D. Bradley
Hexald
Mr. Grazier
Page
Beacon
Breakfast and luncheon menu from Miss Jennie Dickie
Daily menu items list sliced oranges rolled oats with sugar and cream eggs a la son Jen raised muffins Luncheon includes Facallo whole wheat bread and butter canned pears Dinner features broiled halibut hashed brown potatoes and tomato and horse radish salad Irish moss blanc mange with prepared method and serving notes Eggs a la Buckingham involves milk toast and melted cheese Miss Jennie Dickie Dorchester listed as the author/household source.
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Jen
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Freedom of
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Manent
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Tee 80
Warships and Diplomacy
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Voth
WARD
City Council of
Progress Club
Robinson
Angel
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Santiago de Cuba
Cushin
Esemek
Wabash
Martin C. Murphy
Harry Hammond
Battery Co
Fort Warren
Oliver Street
Withal
Charlestown Navy Yard
Morton Cobb
General Bancroft
Mr. Cobb
Newton
Samuel Robinson
Forres Dave Awn
Ted
Oured
Cuticuba
Cholly
Edward Seidel
Frances A. Sweet
Summer Street, Hyde Park, Mass
Willia Campbell
Colby Graduates
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Yankees
Bright
Lincoln
Saratoga
Bend
Lincoln Spring Co
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
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Cornhile
Police
Bijou
Brisakfast
Jennie Dickie
Westville Street
Dorchester
the Washington Light
Bedford St.eee
Globe Newspaper
Arney Marne
Geo. D. Legg
Kingston St
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