Westminster Chambers Height Dispute Sparks Boston Law Lesson
The Boston Senate rejected a bill to condone Westminster Chambers excess height, upholding the law limiting buildings near Copley Square. The House refused to concur, affirming the original 70 foot limit despite later extensions. The incident highlights the purpose of strict adherence to statutory height rules.
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Copley Square
Westminster Chambers
Senate
Boston
House
Abdul Hamid and the US Indemnity Demand
The State Department warns no war thoughts, yet Abdul Hamid may never pay the just indemnity of about 100000 dollars. A U S squadron threat costs about 1000000 dollars, risking European entanglements if a Dardanelles voyage or seizure of a Turkish coast city occurs. The McKinley administration must decide whether to delay the collection until after the election.
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Hay
Turkey
State Department
Washington
United States
Abdul Hamid
Mussulman
Dardanelles
McKinley
The Cost Of Empire And South Africa Losses
The piece condemns Britain for the costs of the South African war overfeeding India and accuse it of imperial greed. It cites official figures through May 5 showing 289 officers killed or died of disease, 731 wounded, 170 missing, 4300 killed or died of disease, 98438 wounded, 4235 missing, plus 416 officers and 72038 rank and file sent home invalided. Total army losses reach 27135 with over 9000 in hospital. It asks who pays for empire.
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Great Britain
South Africa
Victoria
India
England
Object Lesson of War in English Speaking Nations
The excerpt contrasts war casualties and costs between the United States and its ally in the Philippines, noting 41 000 total American deaths during the war and 2 000 American deaths in fifteen months, calling it a striking object lesson on the curse of war.
Mayor Hart Opposes City Built Subway in Boston Debate
The mayor argues the state should build the subway and lease it to avoid diverting Boston's income and credit from municipal needs. The piece notes public opinion favors city construction and rebuts mayoral claims about the city as a "servant without fixed rights" amid the metropolitan affairs committee discussions.
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Harts
Legislative Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Supreme Court
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston Transit Commission
Boston
Hart
Laurence Minot
End of Congress Nears as House Sets June 6 Adjournment
The House of Representatives approved a resolution for adjournment on June 6 signaling the close of a contentious session. Observers say the session was unsatisfactory due to the impending presidential election and the majority's campaign-driven tactics. Efforts such as the ship subsidy and Nicaragua scheme were blocked, imperialist policies challenged, and the coming weeks may still see limited action on held bills before adjournment.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Republican Party
Nicaragua
Ten Cent Electric Car Ride Suggested For Boston Circuit
A reader proposes a 10 cent circuit from Milton to Malden via Milton Lower Mills to Roxbury crossing and Harvard square, ending back at Milton. Boston and Maine railroads plan grade crossing abolition on Arlington branch. Diphtheria declines in Waltham as Pop concerts chief Comee prepares Europa trip. Cunarder Saxonia approaches Boston Harbor as potential largest visitor ship. Park Square station theatre plan revived led by Thomas W. Farnsworth with a vaudeville intent.
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Boston
Milton
Malden
Milton Lower ‘Mills
Dorchester Avenue
Field’s Corner
South Boston Broadway
Broadway
Medford
West Everett
Roxbury Crossing
Harvard Square
City Point
South Boston
Dudley Street
Broadway Station
Field's Corner
Boston & Maine
Arlington
Park Square
Thomas W. Farnsworth
Watching Rain, a Swede and a Soldier in Boston
A Swede newcomer wanders Somerville in a downpour with only a neckerchief for rain protection. He eats crackers from a bag, then walks on smiling. The Ninth Infantry’s battalion drill at East Armory drew thousands, with Major Murray praised and Captains Hayes and Barry lauded. A young lady’s enthusiastic gaze caused lighthearted disruption.
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East Armory
Ninth Infantry
George F. H. Murray
Vermont Hills Romance and War Era Homecoming
In a roomy Vermont farm setting, John Bancroft and nurse Ethel Russell navigate love and loyalty as the Civil War era pulls them apart and then together. John goes to war while Ethel tends wounded soldiers, and a dramatic return with a fiancé reveals a pledged relic of care that renews hope for their future.
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Ethel Russell
Alfred, Dear Fellow, Why Not Feather and Tar You
A verse by M. B. Kirby praises Alfred as critics press from every side. The speaker notes the strain, the blows, and the relentless pace of verse making. He argues the work endures beyond the moment, even as critics hammer at every line.
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Alfred
Quay Faces Threats as Political Tensions Rise
Editorials warn of dangers to Chauncey M. Depew era rivals, noting a spring shift from old weapons to modern brutes and predicting Quay may attempt the phenix act to pursue the junior Senator from Ohio to the lat ter's death. The senate's narrow majority is hailed as a blow to Quay, a significant setback in his career.
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New York World
Quay
Ohio
Detroit Tribune
Senate
Buffalo Courier
Coburn Stationery Co Offer at 47 Cornhill
The Coburn Stationery Co offers a 600 page day book for 38 cents and 800 business envelopes for 50 cents at its only store located at 47 Cornhill.
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Coburn Stationery CO
Cornhill
Men of Many Callings in a Busy World
Joseph R. Herod, first secretary of the American legation at Tokio, is at home in Indianapolis on leave of absence and will return to Japan in September. Bishop Hartzell praises Kruger yet condemns the War faction of the Transvaal. Carl Haag, veteran watercolor artist, marks his eightieth birthday and long association with the British Society of Painters in Watercolors.
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Joseph R. Herod
Tokio
Japan
Indianapolis
Bishop Hartzell
Methodist Church
Kruger
Transvaal
Carl Haag
Ores Society of Painters In Waterolors
Orea Sweden Runs Nursery with $150,000 Annual Income
A Swedish small city named Orea reportedly owns a municipal nursery that generates about 150000 dollars yearly, covering all civic costs including free schools and a free telephone system for residents. A autograph collector recalls spending on famed signatures in London, while a new dispenser uses a central ball and wick to deliver disinfecting liquids.
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Orea
Sweden
Queen Victoria
London
Matthew Arnold
Blackmore
Carlyle
Gladstone
Lord Byron
Waifs of Fun and Follies From City Gossip Panels
A breezy compilation of humorous quips and toasts from multiple papers. Jests about luck with a plate glass window, lawnmower borrowing, sprouting engagement chatter, and playful anecdotes from social notes, showing lighthearted city life and character sketches.
Ladies Gift Diamond Sunburst For British Ambassador's Wife
One hundred Washington City women subscribe 25 each to buy a 2500 diamond sunburst souvenir for Lady Paunce fote wife of the British ambassador. They plan to present it before spring departure to show affection and esteem. Miss Jobyna Howland, the Gibson girl, visits Denver resident roots. She was born Indianapolis and moved to Denver at age two, lived there twenty two years, now 25? years old. She has no theater engagement for next year. Victoria clings to ancient dinner table custom, naming each cook as dishes are placed.
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Keene
John Bancroft
Helen
Heromised
Bancroft
Pop
Philadelphia
Joniar
Chicago
Kittish
Mabel
Mr. Sterlingworth
Robert
Detroit
Benny
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphy
Washington City
Pauncefote
Jobyna Howland
Daily Table Hints Veal and Bread Dinner Menu
A dining note lists veal baked potatoes Grenam Bread and Butter ee Cake Lettuce with French Dressing Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream Dinner Tomato ham with Toasted Bread ange Fee beitt Gurvant Jaen and Stekmed nd Chocolate Fuddine with Foamy Sauce A sugar beaten with yolks and whites and vanilla hints at preparation method with Mary 1. ae Mou 265 mouth ey mouth
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Ange Fee
Gurvant
Jaenie Ell
Mary
Children Mission in Unitarian Anniversary Spotlight
The secretary's address at Arlington Street Church marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Children's Mission to the Destitute with a large gathering. Reports showed 259 helped that year, 181 returned home, 40 placed in country homes, 38 remaining in the mission home.
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American Unitarian Association
Arlington Street Church
William H. Baldwin
Henry Pickering
Clara J. Whitcomb
E. M. Wilbur
Meadville
Penn
Paul Revere Frothingham
Marian Pritchard
Sunday School
London
Frothingham
King’s Chapel
Ineerry Street
Arlington Street
Meadville Theological School
Thorndike
Youn People’s Religious Union
Secon Church
Copley Square
Tremont Temple
Young People’s Religious Union
Y Ou
Emma R. Ross
A. L. Endicott
Roger Forbes
Brooklyn
N. Y
Percy Atherton
Arvard
Reca D. Homer
Arthur Endicott
J. H. Applebee
Edith Melvin
Charles BB. St. John
American Vctarian Association
James Hocart
Brussels
Vilhajhn Steen
Poland
Remon Emple
Young People’s Relgious Union
Huane
Walter P. Eaton
Mary L. Lamprey
Mary A. Livermore
W. Fenn
Chi
Handel and An Haydn Society
Tee
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Five O’clock Club
Savoy Hotel
John Drohan
J. A. Kelcher
Somerville
Captain Hayes
Company H
Captain Barry
Barry
Donovan
W. Francis Young
Eighth Infantry
Ninth Regiment
Brave
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Joseph P. DeLeon
U. S. S. Monongahela
Portsmouth
Cissy Loftus
Old Point Comfort
Miss Loftus
DeLeon
Gallagher
Frances Hiller
Mr. Gallagher
John Magregor
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts
General Court
John Bleiler
Zebra Club
Vermont
Emma P. Rogers
Thomas Park, South Poston, Mass
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Helen Bancroft
Ut John
Old Town
Pliny
Old State
Britannia
Austin
Bow
M. B. Kirby
Spectacles
Magullar Parker Company
Men's& Boys
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Custom Tailoring Department
Part
Dream City
Paris
Satin Surah
Mousseline de Sole
George II
Veal Cho
Secretary of Children’s Mission
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