Roosevelt seeks renomination but faces party boss scrutiny
The piece argues President Roosevelt openly seeks a second term, aided by Mark Hanna and others, while critics warn his method and appearances may hurt the office. It notes endorsements from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Delaware conventions and questions whether a full party nomination can translate to a general election win in 1904.
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Roosevelt
Walla Walla
Loeb
Hanna
Republic
Ohio
Mr. Roosevelt
Frank
Mark Hanna
Quay
Pennsylvania
Addicks
Delaware
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
The New York Celebration Recounts a Quiet Milestone
The 250th anniversary of New York City passed with calm festivities in City Hall speeches and public square bands. The piece argues New York is now too vast and modern to relish past milestones, contrasting it with the enduring antiquity felt in New England celebrations of earlier eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New York
City Hall
Wouter van Twiller
Lfe
New England
Howe Celebrates 84th in Boston as Weather Shifts
Julia Ward Howe marked her 84th birthday at her Boston home surrounded by children grandchildren and a great grandchild. Letters flowers and congratulations filled the scene while drought ends with rain forecast after forty days.
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Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Spanish War Pensions Burden on Nation Evident Five Years After War
The Pension Office reports 67 646 invalids and 8390 widows or dependents from the Spanish American War. Of these, 9831 invalid pensions have been allowed, 34 210 claims remain pending, and 18 185 have been rejected. New applications come daily, with near half of enrollees expected to seek pensions by year end. The piece questions the assumption that all veterans deserve pensions and cites claim agents’ influence.
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Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Pension Office
Resolve liquor sale authority via courts over original package
The article argues that local option decides liquor sales in a city regardless of original package. It urges bringing a direct court challenge to the Commonwealth to settle the legality and scope of the original package scheme, emphasizing home rule and practical costs. It cautions against untidy statutes and seeks a definitive judicial ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Butte Maid Audaciously Defies Mutte Critics
All sorts by Newton Newkirk features a playful verse about a Butte maid celebrated as a genius. The poem notes critics who say she should have been born a mute, using satire to praise wit over speech.
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Newton Newkirk
Butte
Six-Eyed Sleuth’s Marked Vitality Claims Noted
In reviewing chapters previous, Stealthy Steve has been killed and injured 19 times, a tally that underscores the Six-Eyed Sleuths extraordinary vitality. The author hints the world has yet to produce a man with such resilience, inviting reader correction if mistaken.
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Steve
Stealthy Steve Meets Old Acquaintance in Murder Plot
Stealthy Steve, the Six-Eyed Sleuth, fends off a deadly ruse by Algeron J. Skinner of Chicago who vows to kill him. Skinner poisons wine and reveals a long-standing feud as Steve tastes bilge water and braces for a fatal finish in a cliffhanger continuing episode.
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Algeron J. Skinner
Chicago
Steve
Gorrect
Mr. Skinner
Gents
Skinner
Ecracky
Bill
Wacky Readers Letters and Snippets from a 1920s Page
A collage of quirky reader comments and mini dialogues. Phrases include humor about a rat in hair, glassy desk gnawing, flirtations, hats, summer days, Boston voices, elopement notes, and children speaking in slang. The items reflect light column chatter and human interest bits.
Fire Ends in Riot After Cambridge Act of Desperation
A Cambridge residence fire began at 8 29 pm prompting alarms. Louis Dontcaracus rushed upstairs and threw his 22 year old child from a second story window. The cradle struck neighbor Mrs Singer then the child descended injuring others including George Barker and Maggie Favisht. Patrolman Soulkeer intervened as a scuffle ensued injuring Caroline Gayer and others. An inbound car struck several victims and Colan Wood the motorman suffered a fractured skull. About 2000 gathered and a street riot followed until police dispersed the mob. Firemen extinguished the flames with over 6 damage, insured. The blaze stemmed from a heated argument between Mr and Mrs Dontcaracuss. Watertown Mass. John Stevens.
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Louis Dontcaracus
Furl Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport
Dontcaracuss
Singer
George Barker
Trer
Macke ‘Fay
Maggie
Fai
Barker
fSoulkeer
Caroline Gayer
Caroline
Gayer
Colan Wood
Dasher
N. B
Watertown
Mass
John Stevens
Merrill Case Before Odell
Requisition papers from Governor Bates of Massachusetts arrived at the New York executive chamber as extradition proceedings progress in Moody Merrill's case. A hearing on the extradition request is scheduled with Governor Odell in New York City at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Friday morning.
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Albany
N. Y
Bates
Massachusetts
Executive Chamber
Moody Merrill
New York City
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Merrill seeks return to Boston over investment dispute
Mrs. Sarah Cwaden accuses Moody Merrill of misplacing about 19000 dollars placed with him for investment. She avoids interviews as reporters seek facts on her financial troubles with Merrill. Merrill reportedly wants to return to Boston to explain unclear points while New York Governor Odell plans to review the case on the morrow.
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Merrill
Boston
Sarah Cwaden
Moody Merrill
New York
Odell
Fire from Hot Ashes Causes $400 Blaze at Albany Street
A barrel fire of hot ashes at 199 Albany Street caused $400 damage yesterday at 2:30 p m. The blaze started in the basement occupied by C G Way and was first seen by John J Ducey who sounded the alarm from Box 65. The four story brick dwelling suffered damage confined to the basement and street story.
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Albany Street
C. G. Way
John J. Ducey
Nahant Semi-Centennial Festival Dates Change
Nahant celebrates its semi centennial with July 13 and 14 festival dates set so Senator Lodge can attend and address residents. He departs for Paris on July 15. An exhibition drill by Gloucester and Nahant life saving crews is planned, with bluejackets and marines from the North Atlantic squadron expected to join the parade on the 14th.
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Nahant
Lodge
Paris
Gloucester
Bluejackets
North Atlantic
Flagraising at Codman Club Dorchester Opens Patriot Day
The Codman Club of Dorchester held an open air flagraising at the clubhouse on Adams Street near Minot. Senator Fred S. Gore presented the flag as Daniel I. Weymouth commander of the post and Charles F. Malley of Milton spoke. Master Herbert Rush unfurled the flag and Representative BH B Cal lender delivered the oration.
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New Codman Club
Dorchester
Adams Street
Minot
Fred S. Gore
Daniel I. Weymouth
Charles F. Malley
Milton
Herbert Rush
BH. B. Callender
Rosebud Found in Rose and Jack's Second Chance
In a drawn out scene of reconciliation a tall man named Jack Dering and Rose, once lovers, confront a past torn by betrayal. Rose recalls heartbreak after marriage to a wealthy suitor who died, leaving her fortune and a daughter. Their reunion is marked by tender notes from two children and a promise of family, culminating in Jack declaring he has found his Rose.
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trbek +t
John J. Gavin
Ladder 4
Roxbury
Gladys
Jack Dering
Rose
Ruth
Papa
Jack
Couple celebrates 62 years of marriage in Sunapee
The Rev John Young and his wife mark 62 years of marriage. Born in Sunapee and Newport respectively they trace deep local roots with Revolutionary era lineage. They have 11 children nine grandchildren and remain active in health and community life. Morse-made dress accessories and suits priced from 10 to 30 are advertised for Memorial Day attire.
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Sunapee
N. H
John Young
Mr. Young
Rhode Island
Washington
John and
Mehitable (Batchelder) Young
Young
Newport
Moses Thompson
Hannah True
The
A. R
Post invites photographs for May 6 1903 competition
No photographs received after 6 p.m. Wednesday May 6 1903 can be considered. After printing as many photos as space allows, the Post will announce the oldest couple and forward the chairs with the paper’s compliments.
Old Home Week Services Planned Across State
The Old Home Week Association aims to hold special homecoming services in churches statewide on the upcoming Sunday. A letter to all state clergy proposes a fitting sermon by a former pastor, plus music with old-time quartets and organists, a roll call of members, and seasonal flower decorations in the auditorium.
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Old Home Week
Old Home Week Association
City Council approves schoolhouse and additions
Everett city lawmakers from both branches held special sessions and adopted three measures totaling 102,000 for a new 12 room school on Glendale street land purchase on Shute street and a four room Lafayette School addition.
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Everett
Glendale Street
Shute Street
Lafayette
Plan for Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding Company Formation
New York May 27 plan for reorganizing United States Ship building Company disclosed. A committee led by George R. Sheldon proposes creating Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding Company to take over Union Iron Works Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Crescent Shipyard Canada Manufacturing Samuel L. Moore & Sons Eastern Shipbuilding Harlan & Hollingsworth and Bethlehem Steel stock. Capitalization set at 81 million dollars with 12 million 600 thousand in 30 year 5 percent first mortgage gold bonds.
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New York
United States Shipbuilding Company
George R. Sheldon
Charles S. Fairchild
New York Security and Trust Company
John R. Borne
Colonial Trust Company
Max Pam
Charles W. Wetmore
North American Company
Sullivan & Cromwell
Pam, Calhoun & Glennon
Walter W. Lee
City Trust Company of New York
Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding Company
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Bath Iron Works, Limited
Bath, Me
Hyde Windlass Company
Bath
Crescent Shipyard Company
Elizabethport
N. J
Canada Manufacturing Company
Carteret
Samuel L. Moore & Sons Company
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
New London
Pere Marquette Road to Enter Chicago
Plans have been perfected for the Pere Marquette Railroad to gain an entrance into Chicago. Newman Erb, vice president, says details will be released after the board acts. It is said the plans include terminals at Chicago.
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New York
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Chicago
Newman Erb
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Charles H. Hoyt
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Winona
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Barncamp
Trinity
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Francis Wilson
New Rochelle
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Gettysburg
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Charles K. Darling
William H. Oakes
George O. Whiting
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Lexington
W. D. Brown
Sphinx
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MadLane
Asanene KY
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Mr. Shekels
Rosalie
Jim Gramps
Larry
Helen of
Algy
Charley
Childern
CoBe
New Green Peas
Hothouse Tomatoes
California
Richardson & Robbins
Cicars
Summer Street
Caussway St
Faneuil Hall
Friend Street
Codman Club
Sunday Post
May Agnes Archibald
K Street
South
Beef A la Mode
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co
Causeway St
Washington and Brattie Streets
Sunapee, N. H
General Lafayette
OLD Home Week Services
Old
G.A. R
Oak Hall
Washington and Elmets
Pere Marquette Road
Ness
Acullar Parker Company
Washington St
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