Astor urged to renounce American ties amid Pall Mall fiction
The piece condemns William Waldorf Astor for portraying himself as aristocracy while praising his wealth and lineage. It argues he should renounce the United States and condemns his disdain for democracy and common citizens. It notes his dubious genealogy and urges secession in English fashion.
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William Waldorf Astor
Pall Mall
John Jacob Astor
Mr. Astor
United States
America
Astors
Pedro d’Astorga
Astor
Pay It All Back sewers tax refunds urged in Boston
A call to restitution demands Boston refund sewer taxes paid under a void levy with interest. The speaker asserts the city lacked authority to tax real estate owners and urges legislative power to enforce full repayment and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Civil service merit system under scrutiny amid fraud allegations
The piece argues for integrity in civil service exams and cites alleged fraud in Tennessee payroll appointments to the internal revenue service. It contrasts Massachusetts action against Board of Medical Registration with Treasury Department in Washington, accusing the latter of condoning avoidance of investigation and correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Department
Massachusetts
Board of Medical Registration
Washington
Tennessee Case Highlighted in Legal Challenge
A fragment from a Tennessee legal case notes concerns about government action that skirts legality, illustrating how violations can be pursued without overt illegality. The remark points to the system’s involvement in covert connivance within lawful bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Filipino independence lacks promised end goal in proposed government
The commission's Filipinos proposal offers a Governor General and American ruled cabinet with a suffrage council but omits any guarantee of eventual independence. It acknowledges Spain's oppression but notes no U.S. pledge of independence for the Philippines, unlike Cuba. The piece questions the plan as a lasting solution versus conquest.
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Moe Kkinley
Congress
Philippines
United States
Spain
Cuba
Let This People Decide on Tremont Street Track Relocation
The brief against relocating Tremont streetcar tracks is criticized as over refined. Judge Dunbar’s critique centers on a rental formula tied to subway passage. The bill submits the issue to Boston voters, who may approve or reject tracks return at the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Dunbar
Boston
Observant Citizen Notes Mixed Language Skills in Little Italy
A reader reports many local Italian children speak English fluently while some parents know only a few words. Fights settle disputes among youngsters, and adults show limited language ability. The column also covers Bowdoin College athletic success and civic notes on bicycle rules and social trends in Boston.
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Italy
Governess Rose Falmouth Inspires Love in Winfield Deering
Winfield Deering, back from Europe, falls for Rose Falmouth the governess to his sister Mrs Westley’s children. Rose reveals a sorrowful past after her mother’s death and false friend. Despite class differences, he asks for her hand, and she must decide if love can rise above station as June wedding plans begin at the Westley mansion.
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Winfield Deering
Rose
Mrs. Westley
Papa
Miss Falmouth
Beatrice
Winfield
Mr. Deering
Ife
Westley Mansion
Dewey Fever Spreads in Philadelphia Call Poem
A quoted verse from the Philadelphia Call rhapsodizes about a nationwide excitement for Dewey. It mocks the feverish mood with lines about a week of Dewey Day, hoarse voices, cannons, and a grand drum, calling it the nations delirium tremens.
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Dewey
Philadelphia
Quips and Quirks From Old Newspapers Gathered
A collage of humorous exchanges and mock headlines from Chicago Record and other papers. Snippets touch on war, conscience money, fashion reform, life insurance, love verses, and theater notes. The tone mirrors a 19th century humor column with playful banter and local color.
A Daily Charade from Columbian Charades
A charade puzzle note from Lee and Shepard invites readers to solve lines about a man seeking marriage and a maid, hinting at whose fondness leads to unbought second and a small dish, ending with a play on the word “tune.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee & Shepard
Miy
City Funds Sought for Western School Support Legislation
Boston and other towns faced a proposed tax of 1 dollar per 1000 valuation to fund public schools in western towns. The measure, favorably reported by the education committee, was referred to the next Legislature after a 69 to 50 vote and a refused roll call. The House also postponed veteran bounties and handled several municipal bills and objections.
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Boston
Ways and Means
Burrington
Franklin
Leland
Templeton
Fitts
Kk. J. Donovan
Nantasket Beach
Cohasset
Metropolitan Park Commission
Committee On Counties
House
Senate Debates Reconsider Bills On Fish Commission And Westminster Chambers
In the Senate Mr Whittlesey Berkshire moved reconsideration of rejecting enlarging the fish commission to five from three. reconsideration was refused. Lieborns Mr lott Suffolk moved reconsideration of adverse action on legalizing Westminster Chambers height in Boston. supported by Mr Innes Suffolk. Mr Chamberlain Plymouth opposed, and it was defeated 14 to 12.
Lasell Soldiers Honor Military Fete At Auburndale
Lasell Seminary students paused studies yesterday for the annual military fete. Three companies competed for prizes led by Lt Col George H Benyon who awarded the first prize to Company A. Senior and junior individuals won by Miss Fellows Miss Raymond and Miss Nickerson. Maj M D Clement and Capt H A Clark judged.
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Lasell Seminary
Auburndale
I. S
Fellows
Raymond
Nickerson
George H. Benyon
M. D. Clement
H. A. Clark
Fifth Infantry
Massachusetts Volunteers
Admiral Schley Receives Omaha Commercial Club Reception
Omaha Nebraska May 22 Admiral Schley was honored at a Commercial Club reception from 11 to 12 o'clock. Present were the leading figures of the city's commercial and industrial interests.
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Omaha
Neb
Admiral Schley
Commercial Club
Election of Sixth M V M officers at South Armory
The Sixth regiment M V M held elections at the South armory yesterday. Major Charles Darling was favored for colonel. Major George Priest was elected lieutenant colonel. Captains Gihon, Cook and Gregg became senior major and majors respectively. Nine votes backed Priest for colonel. Darling, who would be promoted, led the ballot after Butler Ames declined candidacy. The gathering included General Mathews and ended with speeches and a reception at Copley Square Hotel.
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Leutenant
South Armory
Charles K. Darling
George H. Priest
Fitchburg
Gihon
Wakefield
Cyrus H. Cook
Concord
Alexander Gregg, Jr
Lowell
Priest
Butler Ames
Darling
Charles F. Woodward
George A. Chaffin
G. H. Taylor
Williams
United States Marshal
Massachusetts
Corinth
Barre
Portmouth
St&s
West Point
Collge
Te Daily Sentinel
Boston University Law School
Worcester County
Yauco
Darrie
Copley Square
Ness
Mathews
Cape Cod Canal Bill Advances in Senate Amid Debate
The Cape Cod canal bill moved to a third reading after thorough discussion in the Senate. Proponents argued public necessity and feasibility citing Suez and Nicaragua projects while critics questioned stock concerns and the route chosen. An amendment linking five year completion to forfeiture of state deposits was adopted without objection.
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Cape Cod
Senate
Witt
Suffolk
Harwood
Middlesex
Post
Berkshire
Attwill
Sussex
Maxwell
Boston
Suez
Nicaragua
Hoosacc
Notable Society and Political Briefs Hit Across Markets
A roundup notes Anton Doelger misses his silver wedding anniversary due to a misdate and vanishes for hours. Havana revokes a tax concession on cattle slaughter. a windfall for the O'Reilly family ends. Congressman Ray questions Speaker Reed’s retirement odds and may back him while opposed to others. Queen Wilhelmina funds a gifted Dutch musician’s training for six months. Edmund Coswell of Salem marks 55 years as a deacon. Annie Wheeler, daughter of Gen Wheeler, receives a silver set and eyes service in the Philippines or Montgomery. Sir John Murray to receive the Geographical Society medal at the Royal Geographical Society meeting. Passengers arriving in San Francisco include Sir Walter Pelham and Count von Spree among others.
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San Francisco
Orient
Walter John Pelham
Earl of Chichester
James Poole
Liverpool
Count von Spree
Prince Henry
Germany
London Missionary Society
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Democratic
New England
Bbb
Kek
Bowdoin College
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Old College
Pine Tree
John Graham
Harry Adams
New York
Charles Darrow
A Manhattan
Dwight Braman
Cambridge
W., S. Tiffany
W. Il. Parker
Tom Olys
Converse
J. H. Hanan
West Indies
Sherlock
Avenel
Frank McQuesten
Bt Bb
Joini Fof
Bkeb
Perkins Institute For the Blind
Avon Street
Westchester
Otis Harlan
Bill’ de Vere
Harry N. Richards
G. Fred Ackerman
T. H. Lansing
W. H. French
South Boston Yacht Club
Marine Park
Goodwin
Nathan Hale
New Haven
Yale
New Iaven
Monument Fund
Joh
William A. M. Burden
Harvard
Newport
Fairlawn
Nl. Townsend Burden
Pitts-Kimball Company
Walcott
Ward N. Bolston
Princeton
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Commonwealth
J. J. McCarthy
Malden
Angela Connor
River Street
Cambridgeport, Mass
Chicago
Hopper
Maud
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Chicago News
Barker
Funston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicag Post
St. Louisa
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Psychical Research Club
Priscilla
Detroit
Ree Press
Want City
Country Schools
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Stoneham
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Marden
Balecom
Marlboro
Ways and Means Committee
Davenport
Greenfield
Boston Protective Department
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Board of
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the Cranberry Post
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Essex
McClellan
Messrs. Attwill and Sanderson
Patch
LASY
Schley
Forfes
Nesmith Shoe
Nesmith
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Mpany
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Ah Tay Seer
Cape Cod Canal
Anton Doelger
Ray
Reed
Erc
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Hague
Wilhelmina
Edmund Coswell
Salem
First Universalist Church
Wenham
Annie Wheeler
Joe’ Wheeler
Alabama
American Geographical Society
Sir John Murray
Royal Geographical Society
Choate
Charles P. Daly
New York City
Mary G
Bonney
Foundry Street
Norwood
Mass
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