Capture of San Isidro Caps a Series of Philippine Capitals
The Boston Post reports further evidence of American valor in the Philippines. Troops advance northward through Tuzon and capture San Isidro, the new capital of the Aguinaldo government, as Malolos Calumpit and San Fernando have fallen in succession. Luzon appears stocked with capitals, raising hope the final strongholds are gone.
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Calumpit
San Fernando
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Harvard marks thirty years under Eliot presidency
The article notes that thirty years have passed since Charles W. Eliot became president of Harvard University. It compares his tenure with Hayward Holyoke in 1737, claims Eliot’s era is the most eventful and progressive in the university’s history, and credits the management for Harvard’s broadening of character and rapid development.
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Thomas Hill
Harvard University
America
Hayward Holyoke
Eliot
Public parks face billboard ban reversal clash
The Legislature rejected a bill to abolish advertising signs along parks and boulevards amid concerns over private rights. The writer argues public rights supersede individual gain and warns that removing limits will ruin park beauty and diminish public enjoyment.
Sewer Tax and Other Taxes in Boston Court Case
The Supreme Court decision on the sewer maintenance tax in Boston casts doubt on its constitutionality. Real estate owners bear the bulk of the burden, as personal property escapes taxation, and the city must still meet debt obligations through general or special taxes.
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Supreme Court
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Peace Conference at The Hague Opens with Formal Proceedings
Yesterday the Hague peace conference began in a formal manner with the Czar receiving honor as promoter. When sessions resume leaders will tackle Count Muravieff's topics on European military cuts and budgets, and focus on arbitration, Geneva convention expansion, and non contraband exemptions on the high seas.
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Observant Citizens report bankruptcy and other local notes
The Observant Citizens discuss a Chicago theatrical manager in bankruptcy with liabilities of 10 168 and assets of 37 in clothing and glasses. The column notes baseball enthusiasm, a Catskills millionaire Julius Fleischmann and his twelve member team, a Cavalry drill exhibit with horses at a military camp, a single day court-house open for a registry fee, pastorate renewals for Dr Hale, new car tracks on Columbus Avenue, and a dog trust and operatic trial in New York with a fall Casino presentation.
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Carne
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Willie
Chicago Evening Post
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Chicago News
Looking Ahead and the Foolish Remark
A Chicago News item recounts a sage remark about foresight and useful work. A man stumbling on a rock loses his reverence, executes a flip and flip, and lands in a heap groaning. The young man then dismissively calls the speaker a fool.
A Daily Charade from Columbian Charades
A puzzle clue set in a 19th century columbian charade style. My first was summoned by a boy to occupy his hat. My Second was a council in ancient Venice. My Whole is an adjective describing a door that admits a hat upon the shore. Answer yesterday CASH MERE. Tomorrow's answer due.
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Washington Star
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United States
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Chicago Post
Indianapolis Journal
Lydia Dodd and the Soldier’s Distant Love
Lydia Dodd, a buoyant garrison sergeant’s daughter, grows restless with life at the fort. She seeks excitement in Boston and city society, encounters Lieutenant Bordman, and guards a hidden longing for love while wrestling with jealousy and choice.
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Military orders price list and uniforms offered
Military bands and organizations urged to note revised price list for uniforms and accessories. Estimates on application with nationwide measuring and instruction service. Stock includes light blue overcoats white duck pantaloons fatigue coats and blouses plus laces braids cords plumes helmets batons bearskin hats knots belts and related items.
Local Hero Weds at Fort After Missing in Action
An Oak Hall Clothing Co reader notes a wedding at a fort after Lt Bordman U.S. W. went missing at Santiago. The bride endured a sobering absence as the roll call confirmed the brave soldier among the missing, yet she found joy in a genuine, loyal partner amid a chorus of congratulations.
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Fragments of wit and distant memories in old papers
A collage of quips and anecdotes from various papers touches on a former Moseley venturing into elevators, soldiers entertained with wine, a Filipino and Uncle Sam, a sleepy father carrying a baby, and humorous exchanges about politics, curtains, love, and weddings.
Harvard's Eliot Nears 30 Years as President of University
Charles William Eliot marks thirty years as Harvard president. He began May 19, 1869 at age 30, succeeding Thomas Hill. Under his tenure the university expanded, adopted an elective study system, and built its modern schools and graduate programs.
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Noted Figures Sail and Travel Plans Across Atlantic
Letters from Washington place Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas in good health after a pleasant Atlantic voyage. He and the party may stay on the Isle of Wight for several weeks. General Benjamin Harrison travels on the St Paul to Paris to act as chief counsel to Venezuela at the arbitration tribunal. Emperor William favors a German franchise plan based on age classes. Major John A. Logan resigns as assistant adjutant general. Lt Col K M Weaver travels from Boston to Lafayette for a visit with family before joining Fort San Jacinto command.
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Interior to send troops for Mouqui vaccination order
Secretary Alger agrees to deploy troops from Fort Wingate New Mexico to the Mouqui Indian reservation in Arizona to compel vaccination of the Indians following a request from the Secretary of the Interior. The move aims to enforce public health measures on the reservation.
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