State House debate on consolidating public commissions
The State House considers creating a State Board of Public Works to merge highways, water, and sewerage commissions. Proponents argue one board could perform duties more efficiently, reducing three nine member bodies with large salaries. Critics call for inquiry, noting political and practical implications.
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State House
Commonwealth
Russell
State Board of Public Works
Boston
Uncertain U S Support for South African Republics
The passage argues that British subjugation would have forced a moral answer, noting the American people urged action. It says the President’s March silence was perfunctory, and by now the United States is unable to aid sister republics. It recalls October as a moment when American leadership could have sustained independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
South Africa
United States
Boston Faces Tax Increase Versus Economic Administration
City debate centers on whether Boston should raise the tax rate and borrowing limit to fund city needs or cut expenditures by businesslike administration. Supporters of economy argue the city can be self-sufficient if managed prudently, while opponents warn of burdens on industry and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House of Representatives
Boston
Hart
City of
Candidates Seek Senate Seats Across States Amid Bribery Allegations
Quay pledges to run again as he vows a stout fight for Pennsylvania’s next Legislature. Clark of Montana and Addicks of Delaware mobilize ambitious bids aided by wealth. Hanna of Ohio faces exposure over entries to the Senate, with post office corruption linked to Cuba. The piece questions the integrity of Senate elections.
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Matthew
Quay
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Clark
Montana
Chandler
New Hampshire
Delaware
Addicks
United i
Hanna
Ohio
Cuba
Senate of the
United States
The President and the Boers
Secretary Hay defends the administration's stance toward Boer envoys and mediation efforts. He notes a March offer to mediate via a neutral nation, which was rejected by Britain. The critique argues the offer came five months after war began and was delayed until rejection seemed likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
McKinley
Pretoria
Great Britain
Lord Finligbury
Hey
Pont
Massachusetts Senate Urges Popular Election of Senators
The Massachusetts Senate reconsiders a vote against adopting popular senatorial election. It urges adoption by an emphatic majority, noting broad national support and urging Massachusetts to align with states pushing Congress to amend the Constitution for direct Senate elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
United States
Congress
Massachusetts
National
House of Representatives
Senate
Washington
Voice of
Park officer violates shrubbery rule and grazes horse
The Observant Citizen reports a park mounted officer letting his horse graze on wet grass, while shrubbery is harvested nearby in apparent disregard of ordinance. The writer withholds the officer’s number to avoid personal retaliation, noting the act appears kind despite the law’s strict letter. The piece also mentions a long electric ride fare and a portrait of Douglas Flattery in Literary Life, highlighting his legal, writing and athletic achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Flattery
Flattery
Marjorie Lee
Arnold Lawson
Law of finding and public sale at Thomas O'Callaghan Co
The finder holds title against all but the owner and a store owner cannot claim found items. The public may claim any advertised article regardless of price. Thomas O Callaghan Co at 558 to 568 Washington street advertises a special sale of Tapestry Carpets with over 600 rolls from 45c and Straw carpeting at 5.00 per 40 yards, with over 1000 rolls available.
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Thomas O'Callaghan & Co
Washington Street
Coburn Stationery Co Advertises 400 Page Day Book Offer
Coburn Stationery Co at 47 Cornhill promotes a 400 page day book priced at 85 ets and 600 business envelopes at 60 ets. This local ad highlights printing and office supplies available for purchase.
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Coburn Stationery CO
Cornhill
Witty Exchanges Highlight City Talk and Local Quips
A collage of jokes and quotable lines from various newspapers sketches humorous exchanges. Topics range from military mornings and appetites to family trees and paper running odds. The snippets mix suburb life, education jabs, and playful misinterpretations of politics and islands.
Notable Women and Noble Connections Highlight 1900s Notes
Nancy Ruth Seneca, daughter of Chief Isaac Seneca, becomes the first full-blooded Indian woman to earn a nurse diploma at Medico Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia. Mrs Howard Gould amasses a premier English drama library. Lady Wolseley, wife of the commander in chief, stems from a lineage of fighters and focuses on military matters. The Duchess Dowager of Genoa departs Como for Rome to visit her daughter, the Queen of Italy, staying a month at the Quirinal. she is sister to the King of Saxony.
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Nancy Ruth Seneca
Isaac Seneca
Cattaraugus
New York State
Medico- Chirurgical Hospital
Philadelphia
Howard Gould
Lady Wolseley
Louisa Erskine
Genoa
Lake
Como
Italy
Rome
Quirinal
Saxony
Men of Many Callings and Quiet Lifestyles
The piece profiles Alfred G. Vanderbilt a Yale figure with little social exposure and an engagement newsworthy for his reclusiveness. It notes Professor George Holly Gilbert at Chicago Theological Seminary awaiting a paid leave to write a defense against alleged harmful teaching. Frank Jay Gould at barely of age becomes Missouri Pacific railroad first vice president and is placed in charge of eastern affairs. Jules Verne prefers Amiens to Paris with a villa and garden enjoying theatre and walks at age 72.
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt
St. Paul’s School
Concord
Yale
George Holly Gilbert
Chicago Congregational Theological Seminary
Frank Jay Gould
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jules’ Verue
Paris
Amiens
Odd Bits of News from Around the World
The column reports on a Frank fort vice consul asking for names of U S coal firms. It notes Hindoo customs and life being strictly religious, foreigners registered in Paris under 1888 and 1893 laws, a toy in London called The Dying Boer, and a device for dispensing mucilage with a tubular reservoir and brush.
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Hanauer
Frankfort
United States
Paris
London
Daily Table Hints Menu and Dinner Supper Details
A fragment lists a sequence of meal items including oranges cracked wheat with cream, broiled ham, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, rye muffins, coffee, clear soup with bread crumpets, roasted lamb with gravy, baked potatoes, string beans, orange pudding, and dessert courses for supper like dry toast and fruit pies. It also mentions take a portion of oranges with sugar and custard and notes eggs and salads in scattered lines.
Nita Butlers Meets Grant Milesby at the Lighthouse
In Groton by the Sea Nita Butlers, visiting her aunt, enjoys rides and a seaside romance with Grant Milesby. He proves kind and strong as they share boat trips to the lighthouse, while a younger rival, Lillian Rogers Praed, confronts Nita about Milesby and a prior affection.
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Groton-by-the-Sea
Nita
Jeanne
Miss Butlers
Raat
Samson
Nita Butters
Grant Milesby
Milesby
Lillian Rogers
Lilian
Editors’ Spectacles and Diverse News Snippets
A collage of quotes from various papers quotes about a Vermont woods pursuit in Oklahoma, a Bishop Potter remark on marriage to a Creole woman and Philippines, and commentary on price rises and real wages. The items reflect disparate editorial snips rather than a single event.
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Vermont
Potter
Philippines
Bridgeport
New York Journal
Temptation Tests Love in Quiet City Drama
Nita Butters pleads to win Grant Milesby back from Lilian Rogers as temptation and beauty clash with loyalty. Lilian’s pain tests trust while Grant recalls past vows. a fleeting romance gives way to renewed devotion as the trio faces love’s choice.
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Nita
Grant Lesbey
Grant Milesby
Lilian Rogers
Lilian
Nita Butters
Boston Judge Raised From the Rank of Colonel
In a February session, Senate moved to promote Colonels Dewey and Wellington to brigadier generals while House debated labor measures and employers liability. Bills extended injury claim time, presumption of due care for defects, and related issues with votes recorded. moves to raise generals met mixed opposition. Attorney General questions were referred for opinion on public pay after death of officeholders.
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House
Senate
Dewey
Wellington
Blood
Fitchburg
Donahue
Fall River
Tony
Henrys. Dewey
States Militia
Crane
Fred W. Wellington
Worcester
Kenefick
Palmer
Hampden
Attorney-General
General Court
Vaudeville Show at Minot Hall Aids Destitute Jewish Children
A vaudeville program and dance at Minot Hall tonight raises funds for the Helping Hand Home for Destitute Jewish Children. The event features well known talent and good music.
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Minot Hall
Regular Charitable Irish Meeting At Parker House
The Charitable Irish meeting convened at Parker House with Edmund Rardon presiding. Dr Lon F Brine performed several vocal selections. After the business session Timothy W Coakley spoke on The Philippines.
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Parker House
Edmund Reardon
Lon F. Brine
Timothy W. Coakley
Philippines
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Boston Post
Democratic Paper
New England
The
Sunday Post
the Sunday Post
To i
Ever Yee
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wabank Railroad
K. of C
Barry
Clara E. Gary
New York
Europe
Antwerp
Gary
National Society of Electro Therapeutics
Geveral
Maxwell
Bank Officers’ Association
Boston Police Rellef Association
President
Observant Citizen
Franklin Park
Malden
Newton
Harvard Square
Watertown
Unitarian
J. Edward Barry
Waifs
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicago
Evening Post
Gary Gulch
Philadelphia Record
Detroit Journal
Mme. Cosmetique
Chicago News
Chicago Evening Post
Johnny Broadhead
Porto Rico
Puck
the Post
Helen Gallagher
Woodward Street
South
Boston, Mass
Spectacles
Part
Eton
Yeas
Messrs
Baldwin
Chamberlain
Fiales
Huntress
Innes
Kelcher
Mahoney
Suffolk
Lawrence
Lott
Moran
Ray
Reynolds
Sanderson
Tague
Witt
Woodstm
Nays
Messrs. Butler
Clemence
Currier
Joy
McClellan
Parrys Patch
Soule
Tolman
Metropolitan Affairs
Boston, Milton & Brockton Street Railway Company
Blue Hills
Milton
Gilpatric
Metropolitan Park Commission
Malton
Canton
Hyde Park
Randolph
Metropolitan Park System
Helping Hand
Charitable Irish Society
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
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