Endicott Honors Massachusetts Lifelong Public Servant Dies
The death of Hon. William Crowninshield Endicott on Sunday afternoon in Boston is noted. A jurist on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for ten years, he served as Secretary of War under President Cleveland and advised the Cambridge University administration. His legacy blends public duty with scholarly wisdom.
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Massachusetts
William Crowninshield Endicott
Ie. Commonwealth
Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth
Cleveland
Cambridge
Endicott
Philippine Situation: Garcia Captured Quietly
The capture of General Garcia, a top figure after Aguinaldo, occurs without a single death. Reports from April describe fierce battles in the Visayas, with heavy Filipino casualties and American losses minimal. Otis foresees protracted struggle as Aguinaldo amasses forces in northern Luzon while Filipinos yell Liberty or death.
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Garcia
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Jaro
Leyte
Visayan Islands
Catarman
Samar
Otis
Luzon
Trusts and Nebraska Delegate-at-Large for Philadelphia
The piece notes strong Republican opposition to trusts at the Philadelphia convention. It highlights Nebraska as vocal against monopolies, with Senator Thurston serving as Delegate-at-large while counsel for the Standard Oil trust in Nebraska court actions. The sincerity of platform stances is questioned by contrasts across states.
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Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Secretary Long
Nebraska
Andry
Thurston
Department of Justice
Alice
Washington Star
Flipps
Indianapolis Journal
Silas
Salina
Brooklyn
Sorghum
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Philadelphia Press
Isabel
Harry
Chicago
Maersons
Hanna Dominates Delegates with Paid Attorneys
The passage notes Hanna's control over the affair and a plentiful attorney force, implying trusts among delegates. It highlights the convention declarations on the subject and suggests their significance can be foreseen.
The Canal Treaty and 1901 Political Winds
The article notes the March 5 1901 extension for Hay Pauncefote ratification, a date tied to McKinley’s term end. It weighs chances for ratification next winter, considering McKinley’s possible reelection, Senate hostility, Hepburn bill opposition, and expected foreign relations committee stance affecting canal protection.
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State Department
McKinley
Hay
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
House
The Cuban Summer School Initiative Led by Harvard
Secretary Root informs President Eliot that five steamers will be ready in late June to transport 1450 Cuban teachers to Boston and back after their visit. The scheme envisions organized instruction and generous cooperation to establish a practical foundation for public instruction for an entire people.
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Harvard University
Root
Eliot
Boston
Cuba
Boston Welcomes Ancient Order of Hibernians Convention
The national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is in Boston drawing Irish representatives from across the country. The local branch hosts them with warmth and hospitality, highlighting the order's 300 year history, humanitarian efforts, and strong presence in America for nearly seven decades as Boston prepares for the parade honoring the guests.
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Order of Hibernians
Boston
William E Russell Club backs Bryan at mock convention
At Faneuil Hall the William E Russell Club of BU Law School cast two thirds for Bryan, while other societies debated candidates, and a Dorchester pumping station tour drew visitors with engineers Finn and Palmer guiding the event.
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Faneuil Hall
William E. Russell Club
B. U. Law School
Bryan
McKinley
Dorchester
Finn and
Palmer
Free municipal beer pump causes city confusion and civic critique
An eccentric street scene ends with an inebriate attempting to drink from a penny operated beer pump, misjudging the mechanism as city provision. The event unfolds as local legislators and officials, including Senator J. F. Mahoney, discuss housing shanties and urban reform at a Bryan Association gathering.
Absentee Muse Prompted Frantic Spring Poem Satire
A Chicago Tribune verse parodies a spring poet who laments winter lingering. He pleads with spring to strike a gray haired man with a hatpin, tearing at his own hair in melodramatic plea. The quip mocks seasonal mood swings and literary melodrama.
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Philippic
Chicago Tribune
Witty Exchanges Highlighted in Humorous Quips
The clippings showcase a string of witty dialogue and social quips from various papers. Jests cover politics tariffs and voting, fashion costs, island geography jokes, and light political barbs in a parade of humor.
Men of Many Callings From Across The Nation
A collection of brief notes notes on diverse figures including Governor Stone of Missouri taking to cigarettes, Rev John Robertson of Glasgow moving to East London Baptist Church, Dr Rudolf Philippi of Santiago celebrating his 70th anniversary of Berlin doctorate, and various short quips from Chicago and Washington.
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Stone
Missour
John Robertson
City Temple
Glasgow
Clarendon Street
East London
Lonon
Archibald Brown
Robertson
Rudolf Amandus Philippi
Santiago de Chile
Berlin University
Philippi
Santiago
Natural History Museum
Alexander von Humboldt
Daily Table Hints and Menu Fragments from Back Bay P. D.
This item presents a jumble of meal notes including cereal buttered toast luncheon bouillon breakfast fruit in season lettuce sandwiches cold meat fried potatoes gingerbread and cheese. It mentions dinner vege cabie potatos onions stewed tomatoes German rice pudding crackers cheese and tas e. The fragment ends with Back Bay P. D. Boston Massachusetts.
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Walt
Dean Ey
Back Bay P. D
Boston
The Summer Change for Russell Stanwood
Russell Stanwood, weary of society life, takes a farm job at Farmer Bassett’s to find purpose. He befriends Kitty Rexford, saves her from a carriage crash, and learns love with marriage. Doctor Fred Grant’s advice leads to a life of honest labor and happiness.
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Russell Browne Stanwood
Fred
Newport
Agatha Reed
Red Grant
Nc Ee
Bassett
Russell Browne
Browne
Kitty Rexford
Russell
Kitty
Stanwood
Farmer Bassett
Rose Sell
Russell Stanwood
Fred Grant
Cece
Odd Bits of News Review Highlights
Highlights include river erosion washing away ten square miles yearly, rising deaths by own action in Frankfort on Main, and police suppressing such news. Louis Dreyfus and Thomas Edison noted for metal melting claim. U S corn and wheat production surges since 1868. Royalty paid for telescope sights used on guns. Bloemfontein entry features Welsh Regiment led by a regimental goat amid campaign hardship. Eng spend daily on furniture moves around £250,000.
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Mississippi
Frankfort-on-Main
Louis Dreyfus
Germany
Thomas Edison
National
United States
Bloemfontein
Eng
Notable Women and Wealth in Vivid 1900s Snippets
A collage notes Hetty Green’s vast fortune tied to New York, Pauline Lucca’s injury in Vienna from a peel slip, the Dowager Empress of China ordering 600 photos for exhibitions, Hetty Green visiting a bank with a famed stock cule, Miss Marion Van Der Lackshaw linked to Queen Wilhelmina, and Henry Labouchere described as untidy yet devoted to family.
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Hetty . Green
New York
City Hall
Pauline Lucca
Vienna
China
France
Exposition
Hetty Green
New York Chemical National Bank
Marion van ‘der Lackshaw
Philadelphia
Whelmina
Miss van der Lackshaw
Miss Van_ Der Lackshaw
Royal
Netherlands
Henry Labouchere
Daugher
Hypatia Boots and New Styles at Jordan Marsh Co
The Shoe Store advertises Hypatia boots for women at 3.00 and Oxfords at 2.50, claiming better value than $3 to $3.50 rivals. Aimed at Avon Street second floor, women’s department, promises style comfort elegance and economy with new Oxford year lines.
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Avon
House Gowns and Lawn Wear Sale Featured Items
An old advertisement lists lawn jackets with stripes and embroidery, two piece suits with scalloped fronts, and various negligees and tea gowns. Prices show marked-downs from several dollars, placed on the second floor rear, highlighting sale emphasis and period styles.
Sale of Notions and Dress Accessories Listed
A brokered sale item lists various notions and dress supplies with prices such as 25c to 37c for bone casing, Ever-Ready dress stays, 15c dress fasteners, 12c binding set, 16c rubber lined dress shields, 10c waste silk and colors, 5c to 8c darning balls, and 17c bone hair pins, offered on a street floor display.
Bargain Counter Sale Announces Hosiery and Furnishings
A local retailer promotes deep discounts on Lisle Thread hose and patterned stockings, with 50c 75c and $1 value items at 25 cents. The New Eton Coat at 4.75, satin lined covert cloth, plus cheap 3x6 ft water color window shades at 29 cents. House Furnishing Annex offers hair goods and accessories while noting no exchanges for sanitary reasons.
Leather Bound Brass Wood Trunk With Straps
An antique steamer trunk described as leather bound with brass and wood, iron bound, featuring straps. The listing notes its sturdy craftsmanship and vintage travel appeal, suitable for storage or decorative display.
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