Hawaii Delegates to Republican Convention in Philadelphia
The Republican convention in Philadelphia next month will include Hawaii Territory delegates chosen at a Honolulu meeting next Tuesday. Mr. Hanna promotes the party interests and McKinley men hold office on the island. Hawaii's population is about 100000 with a small Republican base, marking the first time a mongrel population participates in nominating a president. This hints at future participation in elections.
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Philadelphia
Territory of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Republican Party
Hanna
McKinley
United States
Rights of the Wheel in Massachusetts Legislation
The Massachusetts Legislature enacted a bicycle carriage law requiring railroads to carry bicycles without extra charges, aligning with national practice. It also curbed park commissioners from forcing lanterns on wheelmen on parkways, arguing the rule caused hardship without reducing accidents. The reforms reflect practical, common sense governance.
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Massachusetts
The
Post
Boston
Last Session of South African Volksraad Opens in Pretoria
The report notes the probable final session of the Congress of the South African Republic in Pretoria. It recalls the informal adjournment of the Volksraad in September on the eve of war for independence and describes the opening with prayer and invocation, amid casualty-worn veterans and defiant faith in divine leadership. The article mentions Kruger’s stance and the advancing British force nearby.
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Congress of the South African Republic
Pretoria
Volksraad
Kruger
Joubert
Kock
South African Republic
Ita
Adjourning at Pretoria Ends Sine Die Session
The report notes an adjournment at Pretoria described as sine die, signaling an open-ended halt amid tensions cited as a march of English civilization. The wording emphasizes a political move with historical overtones and no scheduled reconvening date.
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Pretoria
Republic
Speaker Pushes State Supervision of Telephone Bill
The House debates an amendment by Mr Willard of Chelsea to require a State Board certificate for new telephone entrants with municipal consent, aiming to keep local control while extending state oversight. Supporters argue the reform fits the bill’s scope, opposing quibbles over parliamentary rulings.
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Willard
Chelsea
Dow
Topsfield
Myers
State Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Gas Commission
Board of Initiation
Board of Appeal
Bell Company
Massachusetts Company
Commonwealth
Hall
Judge Lochren Endorses McCall Defense of the Constitution
The opinion by Judge Lochren in Rafael Ortiz supports Congressman McCall of Massachusetts and his allies for defending the Constitution against imperialism. It affirms that the Constitution limits federal power over new territories and rejects McKinley era autocratic tendencies, though the case awaits Supreme Court review.
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Judge Lochren
Rafael Ortiz
McCall
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Congress
McKinley Party
Lochren
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
United States
Endymion to Sail on Long Ocean Cruise from Boston
The Endymion yacht owned by George L. Day is being fitted at Lawley’s yard in South Boston for a long voyage. Day plans to depart Boat on May 20 and cross the ocean starting June 1. H L Chipman takes Boston office duties for Plant Line, welcomed by friends. Massachusetts Highway Association members in Cambridge questioned as highwaymen. Dr. Al Watts to sail on the Etrusie for the Paris Exposition next.
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Lawley’s
Boston
George L. Day
Endymion
Day
H.L. Chipman
Halifax
Chipman
al Watts
Two Little Feet a Remembrance of Loss
Poem fragment reflecting prodigal life, with longing for a child’s touch and memory. The speaker mourns two small feet buried in earth and two white wings with God, contrasting life’s bustle with personal grief. The verse laments absence and cherishes the cherished memory.
Lawyers debate polygamy ban in war rant case
A Chicago woman obtains a warrant for her husband’s arrest over his plans to wed two additional wives, raising a legal question about restraining future actions. The New London Globe notes the moral issue. other editorials joke on Roosevelt and political ambition while Queen Victoria’s Irish visit draws mixed reviews from Philadelphia and Providence papers.
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Chicago
New London Globe
Roosevelt
New London Telegraph
Quay
Hiladelphia Timea
Ireland
Providence Telegram
Millicent Gray’s Two Wishes Find Their Fulfillment
In a June village setting Millicent Gray receives two letters from Allen Brookfield and his proposal rekindles a hidden love. Five years abroad in Paris boosts her singing career while Allen’s path returns to propose marriage, uniting Millicent’s dream and his own.
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John
Millicent
Jean
Swee
Millicent Gray
Allen
Eleanor
America
Europe
Furone
Paris
Chum
Allen Brookfield
Milly
Len
Brookfield
Short Story Contest Offered By Boston Post Readers
The Boston Post invites women writers to mail original short stories for weekly prize listings. Top prize pays ten dollars, second place five dollars, others two dollars. entries capped at 700 to 1000 words. Submit manuscripts on one side only with full name address and return postage.
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Cookin
Post
Boston
Java
The
Menu for Dinner Service at Daily Table
The item list includes lamb chops, French bread, potatoes, rolls, oysters, crackers, lemon pie cheese crackers, soup with croutons, chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, cream cake and corn soup. A simple recipe appears for corn soup and a note signs off with Miss Agnes Harmon of 64 Prospect Avenue, Revere.
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Agnes Harmon
Prospect Avenue
Revere
Boston Post Menu Competition for Soldiers Prize
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare by its women readers. Entries must be brief as a menu with preparation directions. Meals may be breakfast lunch or dinner totaling for a family of five with a ten dollar weekly food limit.
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POST
Boston Post
Avere
Odd Bits of News and Local Inquiries
Estimates show over 10 000 wolves killed in Wyoming in fourteen months alongside mountain lions and bears. Ireland's patron saint's grave in Downpatrick Cathedral is marked anew with a memorial stone. Judge Jackson of the United States Circuit Court warns crime may be rising. Missouri counties show mineral riches and spring activity, with lead and tin deemed valuable for farming.
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Wyoming
Ireland
Downpatrick
Jackson
United States Circuit Court
Wheeling
W. Va
Missou
Apring
Sing Tee
Inside Track To A Man’s Heart And Other Witty Lines
A collage of quips and anecdotes from contemporary papers. Dialogues on love and life mix with reflections from politicians, reporters, and everyday folk. The passages capture humorous takes on relationships and work amid brisk urban wit.
Stanford ties charity to church in California tale
The report notes Leland Stanford gave his former home in Sacramento to the Catholic church with a $75,000 endowment to fund an orphanage. It references Mrs Frances Hodson Busnett and Mrs Phebe A s as part of a broader society context and mentions an elderly Reeves confined to bed with limited hope of recovery.
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Phebe A. S
Eoneatas
University California
Frances Hodson Busnett
Ictoria
Leland Stanford
Oldtanford
Sacramento
Cal
Bishop Ore
Catholic Church
Stanfor
Stanford University
Men of Many Callings in Public Life
Ex Secretary Bliss reportedly rejects a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Close associates say his age, an ailing wife, a daughter’s reluctance for Washington life, and extensive New York business ties keep him from running. The piece also notes the Duke of Connaught's popularity, rivaled only by Lord Roberts among soldiers.
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Bliss
New York City
Duke of Connaught
Lord Roberts
Myers's Telephone Ruling Sparks Public Debate
A letter to the editor criticizes Speaker Myers for upholding the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company’s position on a telecom bill. It argues the ruling preserves the monopoly and denying local authorities’ appeal rights harms the public, who have faced high rates and poor service for two decades.
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Myers
Selfridge
Boston
Dow
Topsfield
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Massachusetts Bill Sparks Battle Over Street Control and Rates
Boston readers learn of a heated legislative dispute in May 1900 over Section 6 of a telephony bill. Massachusetts firms press to strike the clause while opponents warn of double service and rate hikes, favoring Mr. Willard’s amendment to keep local control with aldermen and selectmen.
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Mercantile Affairs Committee
Massachusetts Telegraph and Telesplone Company
New England Telegranhan Telephone Company
Friends
Massachusetts Company
Willard
Chelsea
New England
Mssachusetts Company
New Orleans
Elaving
Massachusetts
le Willard
Boston
Ottawa Relief Fund Subscriptions Acknowledged
The Ottawa Relief Fund received additional subscription acknowledgments from several parties including M. H. Live Company, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Thorp, R. H. Wate, Henry Whitman, Frothinghars, B. H. Oswood, and the Boston Transcript Company, with amounts and names shown in the fragmented OCR notice. The list appears as part of a fundraising update for the Ottawa fire relief effort.
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Ahrs
Oswood
Henry Ae
Appropriate Colorings in House Furnishings Explored
A Boston firm, Thomas O'Callaghan & Co. at 558 to 568 Washington St., promotes harmonizing interior colors with carpets draperies and rugs and offers affordable tapestries, typically sold for 1.50 to 2.00 per yard now marked down to 50 cents. The emphasis is on expert advice for home decoration and selections in Brussels designs.
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Thomas O’callaghan & Co
Washington St
Brussels
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