Jubilee hope for Irish justice crowns Victorian era
The piece argues for a centennial delayed act granting Ireland freedom from unjust taxation and self government during Victoria's jubilee. It questions whether the Queen and Lord Salisbury will recognize this act as the era's greatest achievement, potentially rivaling Magna Charta.
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Queen Victoria
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
India
Disraeli
Victoria
Liberator
A Caucus Tariff Manipulates House Votes
Speaker Reed uses house rules to push the Dingrey bill aided by Adrich in the Senate through caucus pressure. Silver Republicans threaten to derail. if kept aligned, Aldrich may succeed. Early test on Jones’s toracic acid drew silver Republicans into line. The tariff may include taxed hides and wool duties, with uncertain economic effects.
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Reed
Dingrey
House
Adrich
Senate
Aldrich
Jones
Free transfers bill urged in Senate for public benefit
An editorial argues in favor of a longstanding free transfer measure for Boston metro residents. It notes three years of House approval and asks the Senate to adopt the plan promptly, linking it to the elevated railroad bill and stressing the public right to the privilege today.
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Senate
Boston
House of Representatives
Havemeyer Escapes Jailing Over Sugar Trust Case
President Havemeyer of the Sugar Trust avoids jail as the court dismisses the case on grounds of law. The ruling implicates Chapman and Havemeyer for withholding information and shielding clients, prompting calls for careful questioning in future Senate investigations.
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Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Broker Chapman
The
Cour
Chapman
Senate
Boston Observant Citizen finds park improvements and city notes
The column celebrates the cleaned parade ground on the Common and the removal of debris and an elevated railroad. It notes public bicycle events, female interest in sports, a Mayflower Log mention, a Boston and Maine president's expected return, Cape Cod springs touted for cures, and praise for local schools and music teaching. It also mentions Duxbury selectmen, Fanny Davenport’s taxation, updated postal liability, City Point rescue efforts, bicycle skates, and downtown real estate brokers.
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Colier
Park and
Tremont Streets
Heirship and Romance Mark a Po- Valley Funeral
John Redmond lays in rest as family drama unfolds at the chapel. His will shifts most of his fortune to Marion Durant of New Orleans while leaving Alice Redmond a modest share and the rest to the executors. Dr Mason woos Alice, and a two year delay sets their quiet wedding. The sealed will reveals family secrets linking Alice to Redmond’s past and her child. The tale closes in the growing town of Po- with the Mason family now part of its status.
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John Redmond
Prescott
Mason
Mr. Redmond
Alice Redmond
Marion Durant
New Orleans
Dr. Mason
James Mason
Alice
California
Lincoln
Lookout Mountain
Alice Barnard
Frank Seabury
Boston
Raymond Lee Ward
Beverly Farms
New England
Mr. Seabury
Miss Barnerd
Ward
First White House birth of Mrs Donelson Wilcox
Mrs Donelson Wilcox, granddaughter of Andrew Jackson, is noted as the first child born in the White House and she resigned.
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Donelson Wilcox
Andrew Jackson
White House
Governor Wolcott Backs Proper Propriety in State Lobbying
The governor argues against paid state officers influencing legislation by private solicitation. He supports official testimony before committees but condemns lobbying by insiders after committee reports. He says officials must avoid using state access to sway salaries or policy and urges propriety among all government workers.
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Wolcott
Unnecessary and Excessive Tariff Bill Debate
Senator Aldrich defends a tariff bill arguing rates are unnecessary and excessive. The critique targets wool, carpet wood, hides, lumber, copper, and wheat duties, contending they burden New England industry and workers and reflect Western influence. Critics say the Dingley bill shares the same flaws.
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Aldrich
Senate Committee
New England
Jones
Nevada
United States
Custom House
Haverhill Gazette Reports Boston Transfer Push
The Boston Post is praised for its efforts to pressure the West End monopoly on hike transfers and to secure favorable moves for Boston residents as proposed by local reformers.
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The
Haverhill Gazette
Boston
Boston Post
West End
Old Recipe Notebook Breakfast and Dinner Menus
A home kitchen list outlines daily meals with detailed recipes for baked eggs orange shortcake lemon cake and frosting. Includes ingredient quantities and step by step directions credited to Mrs Be Holbrook 21 Oakland street Melrose Mass.
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BE. Holbrook
Oakland Street
Melrose
Mass
SUE THE IRONCLAD RING
The Boston Post urges original policy holders of the Massachusetts Benefit Association to sue for their share of a large expense fund tied to an ironclad agreement by former leaders. William A. Simmons exposed the scheme and the holders seek disgorgement from the profiteers in Massachusetts law and justice.
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The
Boston Post
Massachusetts Benefit Association
William A. Simmons
Massachusetts
Entertainment at the Boston Press Club reception
The Boston Press Club hosted a daytime and evening reception with many members and guests. Performers included J J Fisher George T Marti Stanley Whiting Eddie Guigere Co W Williams H Gittus Lonsdale John J Morton William Jarrett Charles T Grilley Oliver E Bennett and vocalists accompanists Fred Watson Phillip Greely and Caldwell. City Clerk Galvin sang Walking Down Broadway amid refreshments and attendance by Nate Saulsbury. The organizing committee featured M J Keating C F Rice Dr Knowlton and James C White.
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Boston Press Club
J. J. Fisher
George T. Marti
Broadway
Nate Saulsbury
The
Wild Wear
M. J. Keating
C. F. Rice
Dr. Knowlton
James C. White
Notable 19th Century Figures Surface In Brief Notes
A mix of biographical items details Mrs. Donelson Wilcox as the first White House birth, her long Treasury tenure, and her August 31 1830 birth. It notes Stanford President Jordan funding a San Francisco zoological garden and Duchess of Teck’s annual philanthropic outlay. Also mentions Henry Marion Howe colonial ties, Silas Young Maine storekeeper, Michigan governor on alien labor, Prince Nicholas Montenegro’s daughters, and Mrs Eliza Stewart temperance pioneer in Ohio with 1873 Osborn union origin and ongoing crusade work.
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Eliza D. Stewart
The Emperor’s Leisure and Art at Peterhof
The Emperor of Russia shows little interest in bicycles while his sisters love them. He enjoys lawn tennis in summer at Peterhof, favors art and hosts eminent Russian painters who present new works. He is not talkative and often responds with a smile or gesture.
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Russia
Peterhof
Blaine A Drunkard In New York Keeley Institute
James G Blaine Jr an inmate at White Plains Keeley Institute for gold cure He spends time cycling and sightseeing in Westchester His divorce from Marie Nevins was granted February 20 1889 custody of their child alimony and expenses awarded The marriage to Miss Nevins was secret after a hasty elopement in 1886 Bishop Corrigan intervened and the couple lived in New York Hotel Pittsburg and Augusta Maine Their son was born fifteen months after the wedding
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New York
James G. Blaine, Jr
Keeley Institute
White Plains
Pe. A
Westchester
Thomas
Deadwood
S. D
Marie Nevins
Olmeny
Blaine, Jr
Tage
Augusta
Mme. Modjeska
Daniel Frohman
Blaine
Miss Nevins
Ant
Corrigan
St. Leo's
Father Ducey
Pittsburg
W. T. Bull
Engaged Boston socialites spark gossip over public wedding plans
The Boston society column reports Miss Gretchen Welch and Joseph Story Fay 3d are engaged. It notes Welch’s prominent family and Fay’s club affiliations, plus criticism of the Perkins family for sharing wedding details. Plans for Miss Mary Perkin’s wedding to Mr. Pell and other nuptial events are described with vivid social detail.
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Joseph Story Fay
Gretchen Welch
Perkinses
Trousseau
Boston
Joe’ Fay
Miss Welch
Frank Welch
Charlie Howard
Mme
Francis Hayes
Mr. Welch
Beacon Street
Biltmore Palace Showcases Van derbilt Estate
The $6 000 000 Biltmore residence near Asheville, built by George Van derbilt, aims to be the world’s finest private palace. It features vast grounds, 180 000 acres, extensive driveways, and artful, studious living. Visitors frequently tour the famed estate.
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Asheville
N. C
George Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Amelie Rives Ill in New York as Husband Heads East
Princess Troubetzkoy better known as Amelie Rives, the novelist, is ill in New York. Her husband and father left Tuesday for Philadelphia to consult a specialist as her condition grew more alarming.
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New York
Princess Troubetzkoy
Amelie Rives
Philadelphia
Dover Home for Aged People Receives 10000 From Boston Donor
Dover, May 21. The Dover Home for Aged People got 10000 from Ariochentworth of Boston for a new building. A Dover citizen will donate land on Garrison Hill and construction work will begin at once.
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Dover
N. H
Dover Home For
Ariochentworth
Boston
Garrison Hill
Boston elevated bill faces extended debate and amendments
The Boston elevated bill moves toward House debate amid new amendments. Chairman Jones backs a 25 year fare period. Cambridge representative Myers adds three amendments including a cross Charles River bridge and a Har vard Square road. A clash over race and labor actions sparks a long, laughter filled session as adjournment ends without a vote.
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Boston Elevated
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Myers
Cambridge
Elevated
Boston
Charles
West Boston
Harvard Square
Somerville
Newton
Arlington
Watertown
Boynton
House
Dudley Street
Harrison Avenue
Senate
Boynton bicycle bill prompts debate on transit and rates
In the House, Mead of Lexington cites high costs by the Consolidated Road for freight moving 400 miles versus Kansas City beef 1000 miles away. Debate features supported by George and Waterman for investor access and rapid transit. amendments on surface lines and patent use pass or fail with large majorities. Reed of Boston defends colored members amid ongoing Senate-passed bill.
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Boynton
Mead
Lexington
Consolidated Road
Boston
Kansas City
George
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Waterman
Wakefield
Hayes
Bill to build pier and dock at South Boston passes
In theHouse Mr Lawrence Groton opposed paternalism in applying the idea to the pier and dock project. The bill moved to engrossment as did a companion measure to secure shore control from Dorchester Bay to East Boston.
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South
Boston
Lawrence Groton
Dorchester Bay
East
Minority Report on Tuberculin Test Backed by Regulators
The minority report from committee members Kelton of Petersham and Porter of Agawam argues the test is of no value when cows were tested long before slaughter. They support strict state regulation and strongly endorse the tuberculin test.
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Messrs. Kelton
Petersham
Porter
Agawam
Bates appoints committee for Shaw monument dedication
Speaker Bates names a ten member delegation to represent the State at the dedication of the Shaw monument. The appointees include Evans of Cambridge Reed and Lowell of Boston Pierce of Milton McCarthy of Boston Barnes of Chelsea Marden of Stoneham Stocker of Beverly Rourke of Boston and Fisher of Amherst.
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Bates
Shaw Monument
Messrs. Evans
Cambridge
Reed
Boston
Lowell
Pierce
Milton
McCarthy
Barnes
Chelsea
Marden
Stoneham
Stocker
Beverly
Rourke
Fisher
Amherst
No Lobbying Rebuke by Governor Wolcott to Lunacy Board
Governor Wolcott sharply rebukes the State Board of Lunacy and Charity for paid officers lobbying during legislative sessions. He condemns personal solicitation to influence votes, cites improper conduct touching salaries and powers, and insists department heads may present views only until committees report.
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Wolcott
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Commonwealth
Gomez to Come Here as War Secretary Pro Tem
Advices from Cuba report General Gomez will temporarily resign as commander-in-chief and travel to the United States as Secretary of War pro tem to confer with President McKinley on the Cuban situation. General Garcia will command in his absence.
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Philadelphia
Cuba
Gomez
McKinley
Garcia
Patriot Defeat Near Cayaguatejo River
Official report from Havana notes Spanish forces under General Godey and Colonel Strush with battalions Roma Vergara and Aragon, aided by Armendariz gunboats, crushing Cuban camps near Sierras Animas El Cuzco and Brujo. Spaniards report five dead and twenty seven wounded. Cubans say seventy seven killed and many bodies recovered.
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Godey
Strush
Roina
Vergara
Aragon
Armendariz
Cayaguatejo
Pinar del Rio
Sierras Animas
el Cuzco
Brujo
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Sets Benefit Rules
The morning session focused on next year appropriations. A new provision assigns one third of a deceased member’s estate to a widow with remaining shares split equally among minor children. An appeal deadline was established requiring timely action or default.
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Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Eugene A Reed to Be Supt of Mails in City
Jeremiah O Keefe announces Eugene A Reed will be promoted to superintendent of mails in Washington posts. Reed has been notified and will assume the new duties once formalities are completed.
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Eugene A Reed
Jeremiah O'Keefe
Eugene A. Reed
Post Office Department
Washington
Reed
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