Mlotto and the Sunday Law Debate on Beacon Hill
Only 17 votes were cast in the House on the amendatory Sunday law bill as it moves to third reading and engrossment. The piece argues Boston’s unique, autonomous enforcement through officials in Pemberton Square, contrasts with other towns, and praises Secretary Moody and Long’s naval tenure while predicting a new Sunday law compromise before soda-season.
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Beacon Hill
Senate
Boston
Commonwealth
Pemberton Square
Board of Police
Massachu setts Bishop protests abuses in the Philippines
In a solemn stand at the Protestant Episcopal convention, Bishop Lawrence denounces cruel measures by soldiers in the Philippines and urges the President to punish offenders. The Massachusetts church, conservative and respected, asserts the nation’s honor and moral duty to uplift, not kill, in the islands.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
Protestant Episcopal Church
Philippines
United States
Episcopal Church
Consolation for Evans in London Consul General Appointment
The Evans appointment to London as consul general is seen as a reward after his removal from the pension office. Critics argue the move is motivated by money and ease, not public service integrity, exposing Roosevelt’s retreat from backing a stubborn foe of pension sharks. They contend McKinley stood firm while Roosevelt concedes.
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Evans
London
William McKinley
Washington
Roosevelt
McKinley
United States Treasury
Roxbury
The Beep Trust and the Public
The beef trust taxes food by forcing higher meat prices and the public responds by eating less meat. Chicago markets report a 37.5 percent drop, with dealers and markets across New York and Boston noting reduced sales. The piece argues this proves monopoly works and suggests continuing reduced meat consumption for health and independence.
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Chicago
United States
Hast
New York
Boston
Beef Trust
Boston Chronicle Notes on People and Places in 1900s Era
Observational column recounts Mildred Aldrich's Paris portrait, old Back Ray houses near Massachusetts Avenue, and Thomas Ryan’s license duties. Mentions Gracie Lawton’s slippers from Ida McKinley, street department reforms, Public Garden tulip mystery, Swan boats start, a Maywood Street music cabinet surprise, Elevated smoker seating etiquette, a Chelsea carrier pigeon marked 76 and 1900, William O'Neil's clever licensing hearing, Superintendent Donovan braving rain, and card deck production care.
Post's Illustrated Fancy Brick of Cream Recipe
A detailed home ice cream method describes making a custard from milk flour sugar and eggs, then folding in cream and vanilla. Freeze with ice and salt, build layered bricks in a mould with white pink and chocolate layers, and seal to prevent leakage. Written by ALICE & WHITAKER.
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Alice &. Whitaker
One defective pack and a rowing star in return match
A scattered column recalls a train card game mishap with an over ace of diamonds and missing kings, then shifts to Frank B. Greer defending East Boston in the national regatta at Lake Quinsigamond next August. Other items note a letter carriers reunion, carpet fraud, temple theft, and George F E Richardson’s 46th year in city assessors’ service.
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Frank B. Greer
East Boston
Jeffries Point Rowing Association
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester
Greer
Philadelphia
Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Hibbard
George H. Williams
West Newton
Williamens
Postal Service
George FE. Richardson
Richardson
City Hall
Moody Becomes Secretary of the Navy for Massachusetts
With William H. Moody’s accession to the Navy secretary post Massachusetts retains cabinet representation. He is the seventh son of Massachusetts to hold that portfolio, entering a distinguished line. The state’s secretaries of the navy are longer in number than any other.
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William H. Moody
Massachusetts
The Vegertartan. Mother Goose Rhymes Revised
A playful verse about market prices for meat in a spoofed Mother Goose style. The speaker finds meat costly at three shillings a pound, returns home with no meat, and vows to eat beans while beef remains expensive, poking fun at the beef trust.
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Beef Trust
Goats and Tires Spark Commotion in Town
A long horned goat named William roams in front of Mr Muchmore s shop and attacks two rubber tires on bicycles. After body blows and a police arrest the animal faces jail time and a possible life sentence at Sing Sing as the city weighs next steps.
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N. J
W. K.muchmore
Mr. Muchmore
William
Willie
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