Turkey's Insolent Demands From Greece Issue
Opinion argues Turkey's indemnity demand as a condition of suspending hostilities is insolent. It says Greece cannot pay the money, and a territorial claim to Thessaly would spark European resistance. It notes Christian nations would oppose Turk advances into Europe despite Greece's weak defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Greece
Thessaly
France
Great Britain
Germany
Christendom
Europe
Bring Them To Book In Massachusetts Benefit Case
The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association policy holders consider two paths against the "ironclad" ring. Criminal charges for false pretences or civil suits to reclaim funds from the disputed "expense fund." Notable figures like George A. Litchfield and Major George S Merrill are named. The Post urges vigorous action to defend veterans, protect Massachusetts reputation, and seek justice for sufferers.
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Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
George A. Litchfield
Association
George 5. Merrill
Massachusetts
Dallinger
Commonwealth
McKinley Cuba aid request falls short of war talk
The president asks Congress for fifty thousand dollars to feed and repatriate hungry Cubans, a modest humanitarian proposal that avoids war rhetoric. Supporters see it as prudent but critics call it a disappointment after expectations of a vigorous Cuba policy or intervention.
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McKinley
Senate
Washington
Cuba
State Department
Congress
Spain
Limit on delay in invention rights debated in telecommunication case
The passage argues for a time limit on delays in invention so the public can enjoy free manufacture of telephones. It notes that without such a limit, people suffer from a defect in the law that restricts innovation.
Linguistic Quips and a Telegraphic Misadventure
A Portland eloping pair’s statements to Captain Wes cott spark Latin prosody quips, while a late night telephone miscue recounts a Milesian porter and a deaf keeper. The letter criticizes common social repeats, a whale not yet settled for oil, and a phonetically awkward waiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wescott
Portland
Boston
Have They Lost Their Heads in Hawaii Tariff Clash
The Boston Journal denounces the Republican tariff bill for abrogating the Hawaii reciprocity treaty and imposes duties on sugar from the Sandwich Islands. It argues the measure harms industry with duties on hides and carpet wool and mocks protectionist logic while criticizing Senate leaders for surrendering to Jones of Nevada and undermining trade agreements.
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Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Boston Journal
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Jones
Nevada
Pope Manufacturing Company Denies Discrimination Accusations
A Boston editor criticized for attacking Pope Manufacturing, owner Colonel Albert A Pope, denying claims of Catholic labor discrimination. The piece praises the company payrolls noting 1000 to 1600 Catholic workers and asserts no religious bias in hiring or pay.
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George A. Litchfield
Massachusetts Benefit Sdfe Association
Senate
Dallinger
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbia
Albert A. Pope
Pope
New England
Observant Citizen notes fishing trip and curious Maine tale
The Observant Citizen mentions George Hall Jr and Louis Witcher fishing at Commodore Club in Maine. He describes a graveyard tree lifting a grave marker, lists arriving Maine fisher folk, a Portland train party from New York, a new cigar lighter with phosphorus, a reporter’s improvised tool amid an accident, Captain Larry Cain’s division 1 boarding house gear, and a quip on Pope.
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George Hall, Jr
Adams House
Louis ‘Witcher
Commodore Club
Maine
Portland
New York
Rangeley
Withal
Larry” Cain
Division 1
Raines Law
Drysdale
Chelsea
Berliner telephone patent stake questioned after high court ruling
Analysis argues the Berliner patent may closely resemble an earlier inventor patent and could extend Bell monopoly. It notes delays in patent office allowed a later issue to fortify rights and suggests reform to curb public defrauding through extended monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Bell Company
Patent
Bell
Welcome Home to Love Across the Sea
A love poem of a wife returning from England. The speaker celebrates her arrival, contrasts sea voyage with solid ground, and praises the ship Cunarder and Mayflower in a hopeful, hopeful tone for many lovers to join in the land. Poem credits Samuel Dunlop.
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Samuel Dunlop
Questions on McKinleyism and free coinage in a 19th century debate
Letter from W. W. Winslow questions the gold standard and free coinage linking them to economic robbery. He argues protection and tariff policy fail to create broad prosperity and asks who benefits, challenging the notions of McKinley era economics and labor gains under demonetization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Furbush
Winslow
McDingley- Aldrich-Jones
Massachusetts Labor Bureau
W. W. Winslow
Notable New York Woman Dr Huldah Gunn Advances Liberal Causes
Dr Huldah T. Gunn, a leading New York figure, serves as vice-president of the Society for Political Study and of the Manhattan Liberal Club, described as one of the country’s most liberal organizations, with ties to Horace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huldah T. Gunn
New York
Society For Political Study
Manhattan Liberal Club
Horace
The Posts Original Short Stories and Various Notices
A miscellany includes a diary excerpt from Ethel about love and war, a tale of Captain Hilton, and obituaries. It notes Mother Bickerdyke Day, Syracuse memorial plans, Hancock’s grave reports, a six month sentence for counterfeiting, Bjornson’s cheerfulness, and a Catskill libel case over a baby’s name.
Opposed to the "New Woman" in State House politics
A reader denounces women voters as disturbers of decency and mocks a new anti spitting bill. He condemns lawmakers who listened to the ballot pushing “new women” and asserts women belong at home guiding family life, not governing. He urges men of good judgment to replace them.
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Groesbeck
Wyoming
Massachusetts
John Tannis
Sheridan Township
Newage County
Mich
Wolverine
Bjornson
Norway
Aulestad
Faaberg
Gudbranstalen
Christiania
State House
Nandy
Jeffries
Coakley's Novel Addresses Hardy’s Bath-House Question
The Boston Journal questions whether Thomas Hardy could fill the Cabot Street Bath-house with his oratory and draw owls to windows for wisdom, posing a literary inquiry about Coakley’s novel.
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Thomas Hardy
Cabot Street
Bath-house
Quotable Snippets From 19th Century Jesters
Fragments from comic dialogue and a mock courtroom moment appear in this compilation. Exchanges cover misused phrases contempt fines and a playful critique of tariff perfection. Included are light almanac style exchanges about chess and social banter from period humor pages.
Breakfast and dinner menu with recipe fragments in Dorchester item
Daily table hints list breakfast and dinner items with broken phrases and a dessert outline. A recipe fragment for corn gems and angel cake is included, followed by a partial address for RS A. B. Tobey at 18A Milton Avenue Dorchester.
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Aix
A. B. Tobey
Milton Avenue
Dorchester
Major Merrill Should Resign Governor Pressures Merrill
The Boston Post signals that removing Insurance Commissioner Merrill may not need council consent. The Haverhill Gazette notes the hand writing on the wall and urges prompt action from Boston papers. Major Merrill should be forced to show his hand or face consequences.
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Haverhill Gazette
Boston Post
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Merrill
Boston
Kutnow's Improved Effervescent Powder Promises Relief for Uric Acid Diseases
A historical defense of Kutnow's Powder claims it dissolves uric acid and aids elimination to relieve gout rheumatism and related disorders. It touts uniform dosage and palatable taste, compares favorably to mineral waters, and cites endorsements from Land and Water and royal and medical figures to persuade readers.
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Kutnow
Land and Water
Royal
the Prince of Wales
City of London
Morell Mackenzie
Messrs. Kutnow
Free Trial Offer From Kutnow Brothers for Effervescent Powder
The Boston Post announces a seven day free sample offer from Kutnow Brothers for their Effervescent Powder post paid to anyone sending name and address and mentioning the Boston Post. Sold by all druggists. Direct inquiries to Kutnow Brothers Astor Place New York AGENTS F Kutnow 60 Ltd London 41 Farringdon Road. Price 93 cents per bottle plus 15 cents postage if mailed.
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Kutnow Brothers
Kutnow
Boston Post
Astor Place
New York
Kutnow & '60. Ltd
Farringdon Road
London
E. G
England
Irish Joan of Arc Maude Gonne to visit U S
Miss Maude Gonne known as the Irish Joan of Arc plans a U S visit ahead of Ireland centennial celebrations. Daughter of a British Army colonel, she shifts to support evicted tenants and the Irish question through L Irlande Libre while aligning with anti British sentiment and nationalist figures.
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Paris
Ireland
Maude Gonne
Joan of Arc
United States
England
France
L’irlande Libre
Miss Gonne
Castlebar
Connaught
Lord Castletown
Tim Healey
Boston University Commencement Week Schedule
The BU program lists May 21 faculty reception in Jacob Sleeper Hall, May 31 senior class reception, June 1 convocation with baccalaureate address by President Warren at Tremont Temple, and multiple alumni and faculty meetings at Young's Hotel and Convocation Hall. Commencement exercises are set for June 2 at Tremont Temple with trustees’ reception at Isaac Rich Hall.
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Boston University
Jacob Sleeper
College of Liberal Arts
School of Theology
Mt. Vernon Street
Warren
University
Tremont Temple
Closs
Isaac Rich Hall
Ashburton Place
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Deep Sea
Alexander Pope
Patent Law Reform
Cunarders
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Hoottle
Hires
Rootbeer
Charles E. Hie Co
Phila
Hulda T. Gunn
Greeley
West Eeighty-Second Street
West End Women’s Club
Duke of Connaught
Isaac Pitman
the Post
Amalia Solame
West Elm St
Breckton, Mass
Ethel
Philip
Belle
Phil
Philip Hilton
Captain Hilton
Hilton
Botkin
Kansas
University of Syracuse
Winchell
Haven
Vernon
French
Philadelphia
Hancock
Montgomery Cemetery
Morristown
Penn
Zook
Phillips
United States District Court
Earl Bell
Chillicothe
Eastkill
Catskill Mountains
Ole Halverson
J. G. Remerton
Halverson
Oscar
The
Coakley
Statesman
Elise
Washington Star
Tp. Gibbons
Frederick
Fred
Mr. Nicefellow
Papa
New York Weekly
Major Merrill
Miss Maude Gonne
School of Medicine
Mallory
Mallory Line Steamship Company
Leona
Wilder
Taylor
Loena
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