McKinley policy debated as Spain resists Philippines cession
The Boston Post argues Spain’s refusal to cede or sell the Philippines strengthens imperialists at home. It urges the American people to oppose expansion and for McKinley to withdraw the administration’s policy, citing constitutional government and patriotic duty. The page also notes football preview details with Harvard and Philadelphia teams shaping a tense matchup.
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United States
Philippines
Spain
Paris
McKinley
Bank Liquidation Sparks Boston Board Protest
The Boston Associated Board of Trade reports condemn the wholesale liquidation of national banks in the city. It argues the move harms directors minority shareholders employees depositors and borrowers and questions savings banks in forcing liquidations. The board views the plan as unjust and disruptive to business while noting legality.
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Boston Associated Board of Trade
Associated Board of Trade
Boston
Reed's Elusive Escape Put Massachusetts in an Awkward Posture
An editorial laments the failure to recapture escaped convict Reed and questions outside aid and prison guards. It calls for state officials to act to recover the alleged confidence man, noting the disappearances imply outside planning and possible insider complicity.
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Reed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Penn Meets Harvard Opens Season on Soldiers Field
The first major football contest of the season features the University of Pennsylvania versus Harvard at Soldiers Field. After only preliminaries, this game begins the tug of war between the longtime rivals, drawing wide public interest beyond college circles. Enthusiasm runs high as fans track the progress of the series.
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Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
The Congressional Districts and Democratic Prospects
Massachusetts Democrats are urged to focus on electing Congressmen to build power for a future Governor. The piece highlights Naphen in the tenth district, Ramsdell in the seventh, and an expected three Democratic MPs to raise New England influence, arguing Republicans would push imperialist agendas if elected.
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Massachusetts
Congress
Naphen
Ramsdell
New England
Brookline bachelor club plans costly dinners and an added forfeit
A Brookline bachelor club of twelve wealthy members imposes a rule that any member who marries must host a dinner at no less than ten dollars a plate. One member even proposes a $500 forfeit for the survivor of a bet tied to routine gains. The Brookline ladies are outraged and seek to outshine suitors.
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Brookline
Boston Voters and Regional Changes Highlighted in Local Notes
A Boston section notes that five of Massachusetts thirteen congressional districts include part of Boston, boosting hub influence in elections. Reports on Portland huntsmen with moose trophies reveal travel gear contrasts, while the Elevated plans a cross town route from South Boston to Columbus Avenue. Hull rejoices as Nantasket Beach winter service continues with no $1000 bonus.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Sunday Post
Hull
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Nantasket Beach
Course of Events Marks Election Time in Washington Star Era
A historical notice styled as a barber shop talk urges readers to prepare for political campaigns. It notes the impending time for candidates to appear, the departure of the old order, and the moving on of students and townsfolk toward the Washington Star.
Witty Literary Quips From Periodical Humor Columns
A collection of short jokes and puns from various publications including Truth Indianapolis Journal Fliegende Blaetter Detroit Free Press Chicago Record and Puck. The snippets cover engagement mishaps price talk moral plays and foreign customs with a light satirical tone.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fliegende Blaetter
Briggs—Higgins
Griggs
Peace
Detroit Free Press
Africa
Explorer
Puck
Jams
Tommy Traddles
Jim
Uncle Aleck
Chicago
Briggs
Higgins
Washington Star
Garden Gate Promise and a Hidden Heart
A young woman bids farewell to Dick at a moonlit garden gate as he goes West promising fidelity. Years pass with letters and a false life, while she loves another man. When Dick returns married, she realizes her earlier act of sending him away forever left her bound to a lie.
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Alice
Evening Supper Menu Highlights and Desserts
Daily table hints list supper options including tomato soup roast beef creamed potatoes baked squash coffee tapioca celery coffee salmon salad mayonnaise dressing elied peaches sponge cake tarts and tea. The menu emphasizes balanced courses with fruit dessert and light beverages.
Notable Personalities and Public Figures in News Items
A collection of brief sketches and notes covers Professor John Potter Marshall of Tufts becoming professor emeritus after forty five years, Laurent Perosi the Italian composer at thirty five, Italian actress Duse’s white attire and hair, and various remarks on Paris visits by dignitaries. Also notes on Navy life, Dewey’s butterflies, and forger Henry.
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John Potter Marshall
Tufts College
Duse
Infant crib fashions with dotted Swiss and blue sateen
An inexpensive iron crib is dressed in white enameled finish and refined with dotted Swiss trim. The interior uses white shirt and sateen, edged with lace, with blue ribbon bows and a blue sateen canopy. The airy fabric is praised for washability and fresh appearance.
Schoolboy seriously injured by jackknife prank
Rochester New Hampshire November 4 14 year old Michael Troy pupil at the school was badly hurt when a companion fixed a sharp blade in his seat The knife penetrated two and a half inches and doctors say his condition is serious
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Rochester
N. H
Michael Troy
Saroechial School
Literary News and New Books From New York Orbit
A review of upcoming publications and reactions to Kipling Day's Work. Notes on Edwardian fiction by James, Roberts and Lyall. Obituary reflections on Blanche Willis Howard and Edna Lyall's health. Mentions of Cyrano adaptations, Mrs. Castle and "The Pride of Jennico" reception, plus various authors and their recent works.
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New York
Kipling
England
East
Henry James
Maisie
Mr. James
James
Charles G. D. Roberts
Evangeline
Worge
Anencially
Lamson, Wolffe & Co
von Teuffel
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Blanche Willis Howard
Maine
Tyre
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Jennico
George Gissing
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Robertson
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Joseph Conrad
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Conrad
Reader calls for reform of nominating caucuses in Ward 16
A letter from N. E. M. urges changes to nomination procedures after Baldwin and Higgins face issues with ballot placement. The writer supports Baldwin and Higgins, criticizes current caucus practices, and cites Gargan’s plan and alternative methods used in Britain and Canada as possible fixes.
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Baldwin
Higgins
Thomas J. Gargan
Canada
Secretary of State
Boston reader contests Cyrano de Bergerac first reading
Emily Alexander Morris disputes a Post claim that Mrs. Erving Winslow introduced Cyrano de Bergerac to Boston. She asserts her Sept. 20 reading at the Playgoers' Club, with French text, as the first English reading and requests correction. She notes no clash with Winslow’s interpretation.
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Boston
Erving Winslow
Pierce Hall
Hen. J. Wiggin
Governor Boutwell's Broad Imperialism Speech
A letter to the editor praises Governor Boutwell for a thorough exposition on imperialism and the Philippines. It contrasts his stance with Senator Hoar's, commending Boutwell's honesty and long public service while urging the speech be read in every family and public school in the Commonwealth.
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Hoar
Philippines
Treasury
Boutwell
Sandwich Island
Bis Commonwealth
Delightful Church Entertainment in Boston College Hall
Sunday school patrons of the Church of the Immaculate Conception plan a Tuesday evening program on November 8 at Boston College hall. Proceeds fund Christmas gifts for children. Sullivan operetta Cox and Box and Chums are staged with amateur actors Vincent S. McDonough Joseph A. Collins and J A Beanlan and Miss Annie Witherill Lilian Boles scene directing. An orchestra led by Charles E. McLaughlin will accompany.
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Boston College Hall
Sullivan
Cox and Box
Messrs
Vincent S. McDonough
Joseph A. Collins
J. A. Beanlan
Annie Witherill
Lilian Boles
Boles
Cox
James Gilbert
Box
John Lloyd
Bouncer
Archie Will's
Charles E. Mclaughlin
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