Congress Backs Local Control for Underground Electric Wires
The House overrode a committee report to place on the calendar a bill allowing cities outside Boston to build underground conduits for electric wires and lease use to corporations. The editorial praises public ownership of streets and warns private franchise causes public inconvenience. General Bell discusses forest lands and rights from government, noting Cuba independence promises were a mistake.
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House
Boston
Philippines
General Bell
Cuba
McKinley Third-Term Ambition Hinted Amid TourTalk
In Republican circles a third term for President McKinley is discussed as a possibility. Backed by strong capital and colonial powers, the idea is treated with suspicion, yet supporters argue the precedent and patronage could enable a renomination at the 1904 convention.
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McKinley
White House
Grant
Fred Morgan buys Leyland line ships to boost British fleet
The purchase gives Morgan and partners sixty five steamers and potential control of seventy six if Atlantic Transport is added. Ships would sail under the British flag with British registry and count as foreign bottoms in US commerce. The argument questions American navigations laws and the benefits of US registry for such vessels.
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Leyland Line
Morgan
Great Britain
Atlantic Transport Company
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Washington
England
United States
Exploiting the Hhathen and Filipino Assimilation
General J. M. Bell returning from the Philippines speaks on benevolent assimilation and the need to profit from it. He claims dengue and war have killed a significant portion of Luagon natives, and notes Filipino obstinacy. He asserts deaths were aligned with legitimate wartime purposes and hints at American fortunes to come.
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J. M. Bell
Philippines
Washington
Luagon
The Speculative Craze and Stock Market Peril
The article warns the stock market craze risks, noting prices far exceed real values and comparing gains to past industrial growth. It urges readers to exit now, fearing a crash and urging sacrifice of small gains to preserve capital.
Observant Citizen’s Vignettes on Boston History and Oddities
A reflective column recalls Horticultural Hall’s demolition and its famed figures, notes the Boston Museum site history, and adds quirky maritime and social anecdotes. It mentions a Seville horse import, ballet dancers aboard Saxonia, and a joking customs inspector.
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Saxonia
Liverpool
Custom House
Rev George A Gordon to Preach at Old South Church
The Rev George A Gordon plans to occupy the Old South Church pulpit next Sunday with morning and evening services. After two grip attacks, he is reportedly in excellent health and will take a longer vacation, sailing on the Baxonia in a week. He returns in October to resume his duties.
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George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Gordon
Atlantic City
Baxonia
Found the Ring In A Hawk Nest Mystery
A Wisconsin lake tale recounts a wedding ring lost by a wife when her hand brushed the water. Years later a hawk nest high in a tree yielded the ring, apparently dropped from a fish that had carried it from the lake. The tale explains the strange recovery and ends with a reflection on luck and desire.
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Wisconsin
Washington Star
Daily Table Hints and Breakfast Menu Fragment
A dated menu fragment lists daily meals with items for breakfast lunch and dinner. It includes shredded wheat bacon and eggs baked potatoes fruit gelatin and lobster stuffing recipe details associated with 440 Massachusetts Ave Suite 6 Cambridgepert.
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Graham Gems
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridgepert
Freshman Hugo Sherburne Wins Over Phyllis Esmond on a Train
In a crowded northbound car, Hugo Sherburne, a 20-year-old freshman, meets Phyllis Esmond, a refined traveler who lends him a 10 cent coin. He repays her quick loan, visits her, and she invites him to broaden the courtship to her whole circle, drawing in Ralph Newcombe as a bemused observer.
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Hanover Street
North Ferry
Fleet Street
Tugo Sherburne
Ralph Newcombe
Law School
Hugo
Newcombe
Sherburne
Hugo Sherburne
Sho
Willin
Ralph
Phyllis Esmond
Wellington Avenue
Phyllis
Queens' Cord Portieres Bargain At $10 Per Pair
John H. Pray & Sons Co offers corded cord portieres with tapestry border in five colors. Price ten dollars per pair. Pray Building opposite Boylston Street.
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John H. Pray & Sons C O
Pray Bldg
Boylston St
Fancy Hose Special Sale Promises Quality Footwear
Hosiery sale highlights 25 cent value and 123 cent price point. The Pilgrim Embodies desirable style with new materials and a straightforward guarantee. Boots or oxfords offered at stated prices with trial proving excellence.
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Esraeeuvasar
Golf Goods Debut at Largest New England Dept
For eight years we have offered Golf Goods and, with growth each year, expanded to the largest and finest Golf Department in New England. The floor is laid out to simulate driving and putting on a links course with an expert golfer in attendance. Dunn Selected Clubs McKenzie O10b8.6.00006. Plaid Caddy Bags and leather sling. Leather bag 2.50 special. Canvas bags leather trimmed 1.95. Pricing on golf sundries includes flags rims rubber grips tees etc. All makes of golf balls at the lowest prices with practice balls priced around 72.40, claiming these balls are as seasoned as a $3.00 ball.
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New England
Dunn
McKenzie
Millinery for Girls at Low Prices
New styles in girls dress hats shown daily by our own designers. Copies of popular overseas looks at half the import price. Children's flats reduce from 75c to 25c. Trimmed sailor hats in navy brown cardinal at 25c. High crown Panama hats trimmed at 87c. Milan hats and other shapes in all colors from $2. Short back sailor hats and flats in raffia and French bouquets. Jack the Dijon pink accents.
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Wellesley
Mt. Holyoke
Milan
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Chicago
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Seville
Spain
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Bar Harbor
Mary BE. Palmer
Mary
Bath
Alfred W. Brown
Chelsea
Port of
S.S. Blanchard
North End
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Robert BE. Bly
Prospect Union
Cambridge
Harvard
Ely
League For Political Education
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Nuff
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Maine
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Pine Tree Club
Lowell
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Whistler
Robin Hood
Museum
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Roxbury
Frank Pellisier
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Powers
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Gushley
Miss Sharpe
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Forge
Philadelphia
Sunday Post
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E. B. Anderson
Farragut Avenue
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Chicago Record-Herald
Cleveland Plain Aler
the Globe -Wernicke Co
Oxford
Golf Goods
Jack
Dijon
Norfolk
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Momie
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