Arbitration Emerges as Likely Outcome at The Hague Talk
The Hague conference narrows focus to international arbitration as the main practical result. Rules on private property at sea are rejected by Russia, and disarmament faces Britain and others who refuse. Turkey boosts army, Spain raises war funds, signaling limited gains from talks.
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Hague
United States
Turkey
Spain
Russia
Great Britain
Czar
Julian Pauncefote
Ambassador White
Debating a Dewey dominated renaming of the Philippine islands
A reader argues for renaming the Philippines the Dewey Islands or Dewey Archipelago to honor Admiral Dewey, suggesting a lasting monument rather than transient praise. The piece notes historical naming by Magellan and Spain and calls for a modern, world map name.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Philippines
Dewey Islands
Dewey
Marquis de Lafayette
Boston
United States
Philip Ll
Magellan
San Lazaro
Spain
Portugal
Victoria's Eightieth Birthday Honor Beyond Reign
Queen Victoria reaches eighty with a sixty two year reign. She is celebrated more as a woman than a sovereign. Her domestic virtue and moral influence are praised, earning broad heartfelt congratulations from peoples worldwide.
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Victoria
Great Britain
Vicctoria
Last Week of Legislature Shapes Short 1889 Session
The Massachusetts Legislature may end its 1889 session this week, possibly the briefest since 1882. Vetoes or delays could push adjournment beyond May, but public interest favors completing business over premature end. The public expects thorough work rather than hasty exit.
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General Court
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts
Year in Making Laws for the Other Six Months
The statement emphasizes that laws for the remaining months should be well crafted. It underscores quality in legislative work and prioritizes thoughtful drafting over speed or volume. No specific persons or organizations are named.
Harvard Yale challenge England in international track meet
The article reports Harvard and Yale accepting and coordinating with Oxford and Cambridge for an international track and field match to be held in England in July. It notes Yale’s lead, Harvard-Yale cooperation, and the goal of stronger American representation and broader athletic progress through cross‑Atlantic competition.
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Oxford
Cambridge
Harvard
Yale
England
Lorimer named editor of Saturday Evening Post in Philadelphia
George H. Lorimer, son of Rev Dr Lorimer of Tremont Temple, is appointed editor in chief of the Saturday Evening Post. The Curtis Publishing Company backs the move with big investment as Lorimer, 80, has led the Philadelphia weekly to success with high grade features. He plans a Pacific coast sermon tour beginning May 28 and appearances at Nebraska University and Denver on the trip.
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George H. Lorimer
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Lorimer
Tremont Temple
Boston Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia Weekly
Boston
Pacific Coast
Baptist Missionary and Publication Societies
San Francisco
Nebraska University
Denver
Europe
South
Boston Fruit Company
Jamaica
Texan fashion marks a gun switch for the corps
The article notes a committee on arms deciding the corps should switch from Smith & Wesson to the heavy Colt army revolver. Suggestions include Green River self-loaders controlled by Joe Adams, while inventor George F. Nilsson warns about liquid air experiments spreading chill in the region. Roland H. Boutwell visited New York’s Holland House, and Tarbell of Boston arrived in Paris.
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Smith & Wessons
Green River
Joe’’ Adams
George F. Nilsson
Whitinsville
bk +t
Roland H. Boutwell
New York
Holland House
Tom Reed Gone to Seed in Storms of Expansion
A harsh verse by an unnamed author questions Tom Reed's career shift from the bench to legal practice with mentions of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. It hints at former power and wealth as Old Tom contemplates returning to law for fifty thousand a year, while old roles fade.
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Tom Reed
Tom
Melxinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Clergy changes and international note in brief
Resigning Reverend S J Van Horn from Dane Street Congregational Church Beverly plans to join Plymouth Congregational Chron Des Moines Sept 1. Reverend Henry Van Dyke of New York preached at Harvard Congregational Brookline. French President and leaders attended unveiling of Carnot monument Dijon. William Bliss elected rector of St. Paul Burlington Vermont. Burlington parish noted as wealthy and influential. Riley Grannan sails home from London claiming all debts paid. Ted Sloane aided Grannan with substantial support amid recent wagering losses. English bookies eye further American plungers.
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S. J. van Horn
Dane Street
Beverly
Plymouth Congregational Chron
Des Moines
Iowa
West
Henry van Dyke
Brick Church
Fifth Avenue
New York
Harvard Congregational Church
Brookline
George Y. Bliss
St. Paul's Church
Burlington
J. Isham Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Shelburne
California
University of Vermont
Vermont
Vu Riley Grannan
London
Lucania
England
Ted Sloane
Grannan
Wails O Fun' Hler Father and Wit in Jests
A collage of humorous quips from 19th century papers. Phrases cover proposals and marriages, witty retorts about weather and baldness, a child education joke, and a price joke about trout fishing. The tone mirrors light, quick-fire humor from popular press.
I Shall Claim to Be 31 The Publisher’s Office Deceit
Wilhelmina Thurston schemes to work in a publishing house by aging herself to 31. She lands the job after lying about age, but the truth surfaces when boss Sidney Spencer suspects deception. He finds her both capable and sympathetic, and she decides to stay despite the risk.
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Wilhelmina Thurston
Will
Wilhelmina
Alice Thurston
Sidney Spencer
John Stanwood
Spencer
Daily Bulletin
Alice
Answer to yesterday s charade Out fit
Wordplay clue hints at a clothing set or ensemble. The prompt asks for the solution to today s charade to morrow implying a future outfit pun or arrangement.
Question to Editor on Miss Sullivan’s Vision
A letter from East Boston asks the Post to publish whether Miss Sullivan the teacher of Helen Keller is also blind. The writer signs from M a s Eutaw street May 2.
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Post
Miss Sullivan
Helen Keller
Mas” Eutaw Street
East Boston
Mast
Boston
Malden Celebrates Puritan Heritage with Catholic School Allegory
Malden on May 21 held a second day of anniversary events despite dreary weather. Catholic school children at Immaculate Conception staged an allegory tracing American history from Columbus to the nation’s founding, with songs, dances, and a stirring portrayal of liberty and unity.
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Malden
Immaculate Conception
Republic
United
William Lawrence
Diocese of
Massachusetts
Baptist Church
United Services
Dowse
George H. Conley
Boston
Pocahontas
Maryland
Jubilant Anniversary Services Across Malden Churches
Morning services at the Church of the Im maculate Conception featured a high mass at 10:20 led by Rev. John Dean and a Mozart mass sung by the choir. Retired rector Rev. Thomas Scully, now of Cambridgeport, gave an anniversary sermon praising Malden’s growth and unity. Other churches held similar commemorations with historic sermons and high masses as part of Malden’s anniversary day activities.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
John Dean
Brighton Seminary
Hugh Cleary
M. E. Twomey
W. J. Casey
Mozart
Thomas Scully
St. Mary's of the Annunciation
Cambridgeport
Immaculate Conception
Malden
Massachusetts
Father Scully
Jerusalem
Father Scully Res
Maleden
Church of Rome
Church of the Sacred Heart
Dennis F. Sullivan
Lynn
Hi. Shahan
T. J. Holland
J. J. Lyons
Joshua W. Wellman
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