Corbett Chosen Head Of Boston Democratic City Committee
The Democratic caucuses affirm Senator Joseph J. Corbett as president of the Boston Democratic city committee. He is praised as an able efficient leader with a strong personality and an excellent State House record. Corbett’s rise is seen as a service to the party and a bolster to Democratic strength in Massachusetts.
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Suburban Subway Lease Term Reduced to Twenty Years
After a hard fight over lease limits the period for the subway lease was cut from fifty to twenty years. The change blocks a next generation from control and costs, seen as a triumph for the people. The Senate action settles the matter with House approval expected.
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Subway Lease Restriction Praise From Senate Supporters
The article notes party politics did not affect the subway lease restriction decision with more Republicans than Democrats backing the measure. Senators Maccabe Corbett and Irwin receive praise for defending the public interest, while The Post is credited with leading coverage and remaining impartial to public welfare.
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Senate overturns graveyard image with transit lease bill
Massachusetts Senate earns praise for passing a popular measure amid calls to stop being a graveyard of good ideas. The subway lease bill gains broad backing from Boston Somerville Cambridge and other municipalities plus metropolitan residents. The text urges senators not to bury this transfer proposal when it comes up Monday.
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Memorial Day Reflections On Civil War Memory And Citizenship
The piece recalls Memorial Day as a bridge from memory to history, honoring veterans and the valor that kept the Union alive. It notes decorations at graves, patriotic virtue, and the shift from mourning to a cheerful holiday that unites Americans across generations.
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Republic
Cleveland's Veto Blocks Vast River and Harbor Bill
The piece praises President Cleveland for vetoing a bloated river and harbor bill passed by Republicans. It argues Boston's share is sacrificed to a corrupt package, calling the veto brave and justified. It decries logrolling, jobs for many items, and excess government burden, urging fiscal restraint.
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Cleveland
Boston
Government Refuses Aid Despite Quate Revenue Citing Shortfall
A report notes the government declines requested aid, citing revenue constraints and the need to balance budgets. Officials emphasize maintaining fiscal discipline while seeking alternative measures to support operations.
A Bit of Daily Inspiration From Walter Scott
A quote attributes to Walter Scott noting that true nobility and excellence in character require resolute self-denial and consistent effort, asserting there is no permanent virtue in a life without discipline.
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Walter Scott
Mayor Quincy and Governor Wolcott Attend Charity Event
Observant Citizen recounts a Boston scene at a Woman's Press Club benefit where Mayor Quincy and Governor Wolcott sit together for thirty minutes in a box after a mix up with ushers. The piece weaves in local color from Essex County courts, East Boston figures, and nightly Boston streets with portraits of Captain Lovett, Bert Mullen, and Gail Hamilton, ending with reflections on Boston’s lights and water reflections.
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Rohan
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Woman's Press Club
Union Station Amendments Shake Boston Frontage Plan
Representative Manchester pushes to front Union station on Beach street with 100 foot widening of Albany Federal and Beach streets. The Senate also sent a Boston election board bill back to the House. A reformatory cost cap of 500000 is debated. Sanger bribery probe to report Monday.
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Sanger
Spanish Love and a Ghostly Vision at Sea
A fireflicked Christmas party hears a tale of Lieutenant Edwards aboard HMS Victory in Havana. He loves Donna Marie Carrera but faces rejection from her father. A tropical hurricane tests courage, and a mysterious spectral visitation precedes the Donna’s death by suicide. Edwards soon dies of fever, believing he will reunite with his lost love.
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Memorial Day Tribute and Remembrance Note
Memorial Day call to honor fallen soldiers with bugle songs and prayers. The poem by Jere O Halloran urges decorating graves, planting flowers, and remembering those who wore the army blue. It reflects on families left behind and the G A R with flags and musket fire.
Sunshades for the Summer Girl Outing
The piece praises summer outfits for women, noting parasols with blossom traced ribs and floral handles. It highlights linen parasols lined with green taffeta, Dresden silk options, and a white silk parasol with green leaf accents. It also mentions dark purples worn with purple hats and their weathered wear.
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Remembering the fallen soldiers in a wartime hymn
A lyrical piece recalls the bugle at taps and the graves of soldiers. It laments the memory of comrades and honors their noble deeds for the Union. May campaigns began, battles fell, and sacrifice for freedom is urged to endure in peace.
Remembering Blue and Gray in Memorial Day Decor
A Boston letter writer, A W Fisher of 827 Washington Street, urges decorating soldiers graves with equal mercy for both sides. He calls to spare a wreath for the Blue and a rose for the Gray, praising their manhood and noting no distinction on judgment day between the Union and Confederate soldiers.
Tid Bits And Jokes From A Far Reach Of The Press
A collection of brief quips and witticisms from newspapers including a Texas Panhandle joke about weak soil critics and jokes about Julius Caesar Napoleon elopement bicycles and a light remark on English habit of facing the fire with a game day note from Miss Starsen Strypes.
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Hon J J Corbett Senate Biography Summary
Senator Joseph J. Corbett, born Charlestown December 24, 1863, is son of James and Hannah Kenefick. He grew up in Public Schools and Ward 4, where he resides, has chaired Ward 4 Democratic commit tee for nine years and the finance committee. He was elected to the Senate in 1894 and again in 1898, with prior defeat in a close 1898 race amid factional strife. He served on committees including constitutional amendment and election laws.
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President vetoes river and harbor bill over $80 million costs
The President sent a veto message to the House arguing the river and harbor bill would impose about $80,000,000 in government obligations. He warns that contracts in the bill could create obligations totaling $362,000,000, rivaling the nation’s bond commitments.
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Edward Young will contest resumes in Norfolk court
In Dedham on May 29 the Edward Young will contest resumed before Chief Justice Field. Dr George Walton testified on Squor effects and brain health while elder son Edward P Young described his father’s church, family life, business, and changes after 1891 including drinking and behavior. Evidence from coachman Barry and others followed. adjourned to Monday.
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Ferward P. Young
Brookline Baptist Church
Williams
Thomas H. Dyer
Brookline
Louise DB. Wheeler
Boston
Stiles
Navy Yard Closes In Portsmouth As Funds Run Out
Portsmouth N H May 29 Work was practically suspended at the Portsmouth navy yard tonight as funds run out. The steam engineering and most of construction and repairs departments laid off due to exhaustion of the current appropriation and no new money until July. Only workers on furnishing new cruisers at Bath Maine under special appropriations remain employed.
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Dorchester letter praises drill judges and police control
A Dorchester reader defends high school drill participation, noting no funds for drills, praising teachers, and thanking police for managing East Boston and Dorchester crowds after a Tuesday report. The letter is dated May 28 from Dorchester.
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Heiress Declines Suitor Over Wealth Claim
A dialogue reveals an heiress spurning Jack despite affection, as he confesses his claim to be the richest girl he has ever loved.
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