Campaign demand for Cuba policy fuels McKinley critique
Republican leaders in Congress urge Democrats to avoid making post office frauds a campaign issue. They argue the Cuba question and imperial policy under McKinley will shape the fall elections. The piece urges voters to demand accountability from the administration and from linked officials like Neely.
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Congress
Cuba
McKinley
Neelys
Rathbones
Porto Rico
Philipines
Adinistration
Eely
Neely
The State Baths Under Price Increase Debate
The piece warns that raising bathing charges to 2 1/2 cents will bar many poor from public saltwater facilities in Crescent Beach and Nantasket. It argues baths serve sanitary and health needs, not profit, and suggests state support should fund running costs rather than higher user fees.
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Metropolitan Park
Crescent Beach
Bath
Boer Envoys Welcome. Boston Mayor Blocks Entertainment Funds
The South African peace envoys’ Boston visit coincides with the mayor’s veto restricting use of incidental expenses for their reception. The city council’s failure to budget for the entertainment is criticized, yet citizens may privately host the distinguished guests. Boston’s hospitality is pledged to be warm and respectful.
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Common Council
Boston
South Africa
Concord
Lexington
Bunker Hillill
Westminster Chambers Bill Stuns State House Leaders
A sudden overnight shift on the Westminster Chambers bill marks the most unusual action in the State House this year, leaving lawmakers surprised by the swift reversal and its potential implications for agenda timing.
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Westminster Chambers
State House of Representatives
House reversals over bill on building owners law
The House rejected a bill condoning owners of a building on Wednesday by 83 to 73, then reconsidered and passed it to a third reading by 114 to 61 yesterday. The shift from minority to majority occurred with little new information, prompting questions about credit to the body and urging a return to the original stance against the measure.
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Westminster Chambers
Passage of the Hall telephone bill expected today
The Hall telephone bill, already approved by the House, is due for engrossment today after amendments that remove objections about municipal street control. The bill preserves local authority to grant or refuse franchises while state supervision remains central, with no open opposition anticipated as representatives prepare to vote.
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Hall
House
Willard
Chelsea
Bel
Crowded Mont Street Scene At Queen's Birthday Veterans
Crowds gathered on Mont Street to witness a parade of British and British colonial veterans honoring the Queen's birthday. The push for entry grew dangerous before police intervened and doors closed to restore order amid a crowd near the doorway.
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Mont Street
Uncanny Brick Clue in Park Street Sidewalk
The Observant Citizen reports a brick marked J. A. G found on Park Street near the church that vanishes and reappears with bearings taken by a Mrs. … urging readers to notify the office if found. Other items note the Enterprise cruise, the Children's Mission anniversary, a costly ocean dip, and local social notes.
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Park Street
Park and
Tremont Streets
Humorous Exchanges Across Papers Spark Quick Quips
A collage of brief jokes and quips from several newspapers features lines on jury influence, age questions, frugal relatives, cod liver oil, fake medicines, tobacco weaning by sausages, and a royalty dispute over a play.
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Philadelphia Record
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stubb
Penn
Page
Little Jakey Helps Heal the Sunshine Tale
Jakey, a rough but kind Irish lad, loves the beautiful Elise Lowell who buys papers daily. A doctor, Horace, reappears to save Elise when she lies dying, and Jakey helps reveal a long-lost letter that reunites them. They marry and live happily ever after.
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Jakey
Elise Lowell
Aerom
Elise
Moron
Horace
Jakevy
Sance
Hayden
Sunshine
Men of Many Callings in Brief Notes
Arthur Sewall, Bryan’s vice presidential candidate, is in poor health and ordered abroad for the summer. Charles H. Allen, Porto Rico’s Governor, headed his Amherst class and excelled in studies and billiards. Rev. T. H. James, preacher in Oakley, Kansas, who recently sold a $500 prize sale, inherited wealth and plans to devote $600,000 to endow a college and a hospital in Oklahoma.
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Arthur Sewall
Bryan
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
Amherst
T. H. James
Oakley
Kan
Oklahoma
Odd Bits of News From London and Abroad
London makes about £2,000,000 yearly in umbrellas. Tourist groups to South Africa may become the next season’s fad. The Russian ministry of the sea has ordered six torpedo boats. If all London cabs lined up they would stretch forty three miles. Dr. Pfeiffer attributes influenza to handkerchief use and suggests the Japanese paper nose wipe. The UK railway system employs 19,914 locomotives, each averaging 19,096 miles annually.
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London
South Africa
Ministry of Marine
Pfeiffer
United Kingdom
Breakfast and Luncheon Menus with Simple Bake Guide
A vintage menu lists baked fish balls breakfast items and a luncheon spread with sandwiches and fruit. It includes a detailed dough recipe for rough-topped cakes, outlining mixing steps, baking time, and a filling made from milk eggs and flour with hints on storage before filling.
Pearl Found in Clam In Uptown Hotel Meal
Mr. Allen H. Wood of the Pettingill Advertising Agency found a pearl weighing thirty nine grains in a little neck clam at an uptown hotel. A local expert says the gem could be worth over eighteen thousand dollars if perfect. Wood, his wife, and friends continued their evening after a circus visit and supper, with the pearl now in his vest pocket awaiting expert evaluation in New York.
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Allen H. Wood
Pettingill
Mr. Wood
Richard Snowden
St.John Street
Circus
Copley Square
Mrs. Snowden
J. Wood
Frank A. Andrews
School Street
New York
Straw Hats This Season Offer Fresh Style and Savings
Advertisers claim men can pay a dollar or two less this year for straw hats and urge buyers to think it over. The copy stresses all hats are new for the season and as fresh as a winter morning, implying solid value compared to last year.
Rough straw hats and caps advertised at 50 cents to 4 dollars
A 1900 advertisement lists Rough straws for 50 cents to 1 dollar and a wide range of hats including Rough straws and Mackinaws priced from 1.50 to 3 dollars. It notes fine quality split braid options and a soft turn up brim, with a Summer Street street floor display and items for boys and children up to 4 dollars.
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Summer Street
Men's Sack Suits in Fine English and American Worsteds
Tailored men's sack suits in Cheviots homespuns serges and worsteds priced from 15 to 25 dollars. Strong fabrics named English and American makes highlight the offering for discerning buyers.
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Summer Street
Golfing Gear Sale With Low Prices On Rods And Hats
This ad promotes Fourth Floor bargains including split bamboo rods priced at 2.50 and 3.50, trout flies at 0.75 per dozen, and duck hats offered at 0.39. It highlights collars less golf shirts and a range of colors and finishes to attract buyers.
Dollar Shirt Promises Value From English Made Goods
An advertisement touts a $1 shirt with exclusive patterns and madras fabric on the street floor. It highlights fine cloth, cuffs on or off, and a new laundry finish, while noting a few shirts priced at $1.50 but mainly offering the one dollar option with English styling and novelties.
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Madras
Summer Street
Bargain Sale of Girls and Boys Clothing on Second Floor
A midyear sale offers shirt waists and skirts for ages 8 to 14 years from 0.50 to 2.50. Girls sailor suits 1.59 and dresses 0.98. Reefers 2.98, all on the second floor with numerous children’s outfits including trousers 3.96 and suits up to 7.60 for youth sizes.
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Otal
Ray Hiunday
the State Baths
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Worcester
Hanson
Fitchburg Road
Thomas F. Boyle
Post
Observant Citizen
Enterprise
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Children’s Mission
Paris
Philadelphia
Newton
Louisa Pierce
Charles H. Barnes
Newburgh
N. Y
Germany
Charles F. Sprague
Brookline
Europe
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Laprey
Phillip’s
Gentemeri
Indianapolis Press
Chicago News
de Sporte
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Chapple
Eva
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Allan Woo
Mr.wood
Cfo· NG
Jos. A. Jackson
Knox
Simpson
Washington Street
Jordan, Marsh
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