Ice goes out and signals spring for Rangeley trout fishing
The notice describes ice retreat from Rangeley and Moosehead lakes as the official signal of spring. It recalls anglers preparing gear and recounts hopes for big catches, then moves to a legal critique of a court verdict on evidence and partisan bias. The piece ends by urging public opinion over legal missteps and defending American judicial fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangeley
Moostocmaguntie Lakes
Holt
Boston
Admiral Dewey in Perfect Health Despite Manila Bay Year
News from the Olympia surgeon states Admiral Dewey is in perfect health and has not needed a doctor since Manila Bay. He adapts to climate, though the strain of duty worried some, and a New York banquet in his honor raises concerns about excessive public adulation.
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Olympia
Dewey
Manila Bay
Teon
New York
Weaver
Manila
Clark
Oregon
Admiral Dewey
Boston
Wallack’s
Browne
Aigs
Rochester Union and Advertiser
James
Wilk
Atlanta Constitution
Sporting Authority
Chicago Tribune
Barlows
Barlow
Chicago News
Washington Star
John
Tom Biggs
Detroit Free Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
AN AMERICAN DREYFUS OVER CANNED ROAST BEEF SCANDAL IN WAR DEPARTMENT
The Washington court of inquiry approved by the President condemns canned roast beef as a field ration while public figures like Theodore Roosevelt defend troops’ vitally unpalatable meat. The report accuses officials and questions procurement from 1895 onward, calling the issue a colossal error and sparking broad broadcast criticism.
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War Department
Washington
Roosevelt
Santiago
United States
Sagan
Liverpool
Das
Alger
Fagan
Mites
Sherman
New York Tribune
Wadlin to Run Massachusetts Census Office in 1900
Mr. Thorace G. Wadlin chief of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor will oversee the federal census in Massachusetts. His proven methods and organization promise an accurate, prompt, and scientifically conducted census, continuing the state’s strong track record from 1890.
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Thorace G. Wadlin
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Wadlin
Massachusetts
New York City
State Bureau
Joe Wheeler and the Waiting Bride
The poem recalls rumors of Joe Wheeler's engagement, with newspapers claiming an upcoming wedding two weeks away. The tale follows his quiet defiance and the public's anticipation as plans for a grand ceremony and honeymoon circulate across the land.
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Joe
Baltimore American
Notable donations and notices span libraries and politics
Yale receives a bronze bust of Wil lam Fred Poole from his family. General Francis A. Appleton plans Peabody residency changes due to tax impact. Incendiaries burn two summer houses near Sauntang Snake. Congressman McCall recovers health. Huntington donates two paintings to Golden Gate Park Museum. McGill will confer the L D degree on Rudyard tripling in June. Jerry Simpson’s wealth from ranch and salary supports a frugal life. J Pierpont Morgan donates 10000 to Holyoke library. Rodney Wallace gives Fitchburg library 10090 for relief and library use. Clin ton Business Men's Association banquet features Col Curtis Gand Jr on Cuban issues. Memorial Day oration by Rev Gilday for Everett post.
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Francis A. Appleton
Peabody
Sauntang Snake
Easter Bonnet Costs and Hidden Charity
Gerald Thurlow’s wife Grace spends the Easter bonnet budget to aid a destitute mother and child. The couple’s charity emerges when Grace redirects money to care for a sick family, changing their room into a hopeful home while Gerald remains unaware of the sacrifice.
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Gerald Thurlow
George
Gerald
B——— Street
Grace
Marrow
Margey
Observant Citizen Chronicle of Court Street Life and Commentary
A column gathers odd local notes from sparrow combat to traffic woes and copyright cases. It laments road hogs, praises a New York canine cemetery idea, hints at copyright action involving Rose Melville, and critiques theater drink service and elevated train etiquette.
Wairs o' Fun Brownens Oyster Shell Shortage Jokes
A collage of quips from several papers features humor about oysters on the half shell, a college homecoming, and playful exchanges with waiters and reporters. Witty exchanges touch on high toned expectations and domestic curiosities in a breezy, syndicated style. The items parody daily life and public figures with light, non graphic humor.
Governor and Staff Attend Large Opening Pageant
About 6000 people gathered at Mechanics Hall for the opening of the Interstate Military and Naval Tournament. Governor Wolcott and staff observed a parade of troops with a flag lowering ceremony as the program closed. Tonight features Dodd and Roxbury Horse Guards with Cossack drills.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Wolcott
D. P. Sawyer
Leutenant
John B. Day
Marshall Underwood
John Boardman, Jr
W. W. Stover
W. E. Lombard
Hugh Bancroft
Charles W. Facey
S. D. Parker
C. Ef. Brigham
Er. D. Fullerton
P. Frank Packard
Mechanics Hall
VENI
Daily Charade answers for Bran Dish
A daily charade note stating yesterday's solution Bran Dish and predicting today's answer the morrow. It reads like a casual puzzle clue update in a newspaper brief.
Marsh Will Disputed by Nephew in Probate Appeal
New Haven May 8 The will of Yale Professor Othniel C Marsh is to be contested. Robert H Waters of Newburyport Mass a nephew filed a formal appeal from probate judge action admitting the will to probate claiming he would have received the estate but for the pretended will of Professor Marsh.
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New Haven
Cormm
Othniel C. Marsh
Yale University
Robert Hi. Waters
Newburyport
Mass
Amlareh
Marsh
Bishop
Rockport Granite Company
York
Gloucester
Duke of York's Health Causes Royal Concern in London
The Prince and Princess of Wales, at York House, worry over the Duke of York's health. The heir apparent to the throne has his parents' close attention after the death of his brother Edward, with daily calls from the Prince of Wales.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
York House
Thiere
Edward
Governor Wolcott Attends Notable Horse Show Tournament
A royal audience and bustling boxes marked the tournament as Captain Dodd and the Rough Riders drew steady applause. Governor Wolcott, Adjutant-General Dalton, and staff observed a dynamic parade and live demonstrations, including mortar drills and colorfully composed skirmish drills by MIT cadets. The event promised strong financial and social success with nightly changes in the program.
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Highth Regiment
Wolcott
Dalton
Blood
Garter
Appleton
Capelle
Soutter
Stevens
Jewett
Charles Ek. Darling
John Boardman, Jr
Heavy Artillery
G. W. Coolidge
Sixth Infantry
William A. Rolfe
Arthur J. Draper
Roger Wolcott, Jr
J. H. Frothingham
G. Barrett
W. W. Stover
EK. J. Gihon
FH. We. Whitten
D. J. Keefe
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Gardner JT. Jones
Should Poultry Be Drawn In Our Market
A reader asks if city law requires poultry to be drawn before sale. He recounts buying two fowls with oversized crops and gut contents, finding the meat tainted by decomposition, and urges enforcement or clarification of the applicable ordinance.
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the Post
Roxbury
Norfolk House in Old Times
Letter recounts Barker history noting Norfolk House as starting point for Roxbury to Boston omnibuses. Twelve coaches with four horses each ran every fifteen minutes. Three mile distance to State House. Fare Boston to Roxbury 12 12 cents with bulk-ticket discounts. This conveyance eased commuting for Boston business residents living in Roxbury.
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Norfolk House
Barker
Massachusetts
Roxbury
Boston
State House
M. Ethel Butiaar
Dudley Street
May
President Proposes Springs Retreat After Health Update
Secretary Gage led the remarks preceding the president in a lighter health report. The president is in good health but will take time for rest and recreation to recover strength.
McKinleys Leave Washington for Hot Springs Vacation
President and Mrs. McKinley depart Washington by a special Chesapeake & Ohio train to Hot Springs, Virginia for a week or ten days of rest. The entourage includes George B. Cortelyou and Dr. Fitz ey, with the party staying at The Homestead. Officials will manage affairs from the White House during the trip.
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Washington
Patagonia
Atlantic
George B. Cortelyou
P. M. Fitxey
Barnes
White House
Gage
Tger and
Wilson
Corbin
Stolen-ride rider killed leaping from train in Swampscott
Lynn May 8 Maurice Basker 30 was killed in Swampscott while stealing a freight train ride from Portsmouth to Boston. He leapt between cars to avoid the conductor and fell to his death. Basker belonged in this city.
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Lynn
Maurice Basker
Portsmouth
Boston
Swampscott
Oklahoma Storm Strikes Canadian County Killing Three
A May 3 cyclone wrecked at least twenty farmhouses and damaged crops in Canadian county. In Chickasaw seventeen buildings were destroyed and fourteen people were injured. J. H. Murray a railroad worker died from entrapment. James Whitman and his son George farmers near Okarene were killed in their field.
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Guphrie
C. T
Canadian County
Chickasaw
J. H. Murray
James Whitman
George
Okarene
Dr Jem to Return Amid Boer Tensions
London May 8 Dr Jameson who led the 1865 raid on the Transvaal returns to the Cape next Saturday under hurry orders. Reports say important schemes concerning Anglo Boer relations are aloof amid the crisis and tensions.
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London
Dr. Jameson
Transvaal
Cape
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New England
Miles
America
Dreyfus
Edward Brennan
Orient Council
Knights of Columbus
Mr. Brennan
the Council
Lyceum Hall
Mechanics’ Trail
Boardman
Fort Warren
Bke
Board of Police
Columbia
Robert Treat Paine
Congressman McCail
Jof Wheeler, Soldeir and Gentleman
Yale
Willam Fred Poole
Poole
Congressman McCall
Co. P. Huntington
Golden Gate Park Memorial Museum
San Francisco
Blindman
W. S. Chutcher
Falconer
Vacslaw Brozik
McGill University
Montreal
Rudyard Tripling
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
J. Pierpont Morgan
Holyoke
Mr. Morgan
Junius Spencer Morgan
J. S&s. Morgan & Co
West Springfield
Rodney Wallace
Fitchburg
Anderson
Business Men's Association of
Clinton
Curtis Gand, Jr
Guild
Father Gilday
Father Mohan
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Everett
James A. Perkins
That
Elisabeth J. Wilson
Rantoul Street
Beverly, Mass
Coffer
Saratoga
Parker House
Court Street
Twenty-fifth Street
Rose Melville
Elevated
Kalse
M. J. Hines
Fifth Regiment
Curtis Guild, Jr
Darling
Nas
Hines
Thompson Street
Lee & Shepard
A. Mason Eaton, Jr
George E. Symonds
Albert A. Gleason
Sumner Paine
Sel
Matthews
Ohe
Caft Dodd
NAVAL
Brigade
Gov. Wolcott
Pepe
POST
Sec'y
Philip F. Sexton
St. Philip’s Church
Pee Isso
Philip FP. Sexon
St. Philip's Church
Catholic Union
Worcester Square
Washington Street
Fleur de Lis Club
Elizabeth Keegan
Ella McGinnis
Nellie Hassett
Marie Tate
Cummins
Roslindale
Father Sexton
Sexton
John Crowley
Lawrence
Francis Wilson
Daniel Reardon
Holland
Malden
Herlihey
Holbrook
Masterson
Pather O'Flynn
Dunmore
Ireland
George Leahy
Fitzgibbon Brothers
Keith’s
Jed O'Connor
Aiames Cusson
Thea
Junction
Rockport
Oklahoma
ST. Louis
DR. Jem
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