King Alfonso Prefers Horse Racing to Bull Fighting
King Alfonso expressed a preference for horse racing over bull fighting as entertainment during his coronation visit. He told U.S. representative Dr J I M Curry and others that he would like to introduce horse racing as a substitute and noted Spain’s diplomacy and hospitality during the stay in Madrid.
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Alfonso
Madrid
J. I. M. Curry
United States
Associated Press
Spain
Handsom
Washington
Faithful to the Fathers We kept faith with Cuba and Philippines
A fiery speech argues that imperial aims corrupt justice and that the Philippine war costs exceed gains. It denounces torture and high authority for harsh acts while defending Cuban independence and US honor as guiding ideals. The speaker asserts three centuries more of conflict if policy persists.
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Spain
Cuba
Philippine
Philippines
Funston
Aguinaldo
Abraham Lincoln
Samara
Howling Wilderness
Republic
Hoar Urges Philippine Withdrawal Denouncing U S Policy
In Washington on May 2 Senator Hoar Massachusetts spoke for nearly two hours urging the United States to withdraw from the Philippines and permit local self government as Cuba did. He assailed General Funston over Aguinaldo’s capture and warned the Senate of a breach in its rules as applause erupted from galleries.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Philippines
United States
Cuba
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Funston
Mr. Platt
Conn
Bacon
Mr. Foraker
Ohio
Mitchell
Ore
Culberson
Tex
Arnold
Edwards
Andrew K. Weir
P. W. West
Mr. Hoar
Philippine Islands
Grape Nuts credited for minister's recovery and mission
A Boston area pastor credits Grape Nuts Breakfast Food with curing years of dyspepsia. He reports weight gain and doubled work capacity after starting the cereal, praising its value and offering to have his name used as an endorsement.
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L. R. Danforth
M. E. Church
Haverhill
Mass
We Kept Faith with the Fathers in Cuba and Philippines
Senator Hoar urged the nation to uphold the Monroe doctrine as a humane example. He contrasted Cuba’s gratitude with the Philippine revolt, blaming leaders who created harsh conditions and calling for clear principles guiding future actions. He warned pacification would be impossible and urged maintaining national honor. He praised America’s conduct in Cuba and China and urged unity.
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Cuba
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Hoar
War Department
Roosevelt
McKinley
Smith
Andersonville
Family of Nations
Europe
China
America
The World s Greatest Battlefield Tour to Gettysburg and Washington
A promotional itinerary from Boston departing May 26 for a guided tour covering Gettysburg battlefield, hotel stays, Pen Mar and Blue Mountain scenery, and Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington. Includes a Roosevelt eulogy at Abington National Cemetery and a battlefield map with illustrated itinerary. Contact Joseph P Taggart at 211 Washington Street, Boston for details.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Boston
Pen Mar
Blue Mountain
Roosevelt
Abington
National Cemetery
Topover
Joseph P. Tagatt
EB. P. A
Washington Street
Oston
Anti blue law bill signed ending candy soda ban
The governor signed the blue law repeal after swift passage in both houses. The amended bill allows candy and soda sales by bona fide newsdealers on weekdays, with implementation effective immediately.
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House
Leahy
Boston
Senate
Hanged Man Found in Little Compton With Corset Strings
The body of a 50 year old man was found hanged from a tree by the roadside in Little Compton. The rope made of corset strings was used and several items were found in his pockets including a New York to Providence ticket via Fall River and a SAR marked spectacle case. The body awaits identification at the Compton police station.
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Fall River
Little Compton
New York
Providence
Paterson
N. J
Eattle Compton
Dope Fiend Ingests Laudanum To Test Its Effect
Isaac H. B. Ellsworth 21 of 2% Massachusetts avenue Cambridgeport walked into Station 1 after 8 PM claiming he had taken an ounce and three quarters of laudanum in beer to study the effect. Dr Dunn treated him with antidote and a stomach pump at Haymarket Square Relief Station. his life was saved. Ellsworth, described as a dope fiend, had a similar act on January 4.
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Isaac H. B. Ellsworth
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport
Dunn
Haymarket Square
Wilsworth
Elleworth
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