Diotto mission and political rebalance in Massachusetts
The Boston Post notes little change in Massachusetts state government after the election with John L. Bates as Lieutenant Governor and Edward Bradford as Treasurer. It argues Governor-elect Crane gains steady experience, while Republicans field strong ticketing. The piece compares imperialism debates across Nebraska Ohio Maryland and Iowa, suggesting mixed signals and limited public endorsement for McKinley policies.
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Massachusetts
Commonwealth
John L. Bates
Edward 8
Crane
Brave Men All in South Africa War
The piece lauds bravery on both sides in the South Africa fighting, noting British and Dutch soldiers displaying soldierly valor at isolated fronts. It mentions Boer superiority in numbers and knowledge of the country, and cites General White’s Ladysmith reversal, while emphasizing personal heroism across Transvaal clashes.
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South Africa
British War Office
General White
Ladysmith
Transvaal
Women’s Bank scheme revived and warned against
The article denounces a revival of the Women’s Bank scam promising 10 percent weekly returns, comparing it to stock speculation yet condemning the cruelty of deceiving working women and girls. It urges caution toward all who chase extraordinary profits while noting common speculative behavior among outsiders.
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Women’s Bank
Stock Exchange
Question of Empire in Election Returns Reveals Imperialism Debate
The piece argues that McKinley’s Philippines policy is shaped by actions and not words, with the election results viewed as tests of future sovereignty choices. It notes bipartisan support for continuing the war and questions whether constitutional principles will be upheld after fighting ends. Kentucky’s race is seen as a personal contest rather than a broad imperial stance.
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McKinny
Philippines
Congress
United States
Kentucky
Goebel
Full-Fledged Censorship Across War News
The piece argues that wartime censorship, including Manila’s and British controls on South Africa reports, hides facts from the public. It notes Despatches are edited at multiple hubs, from Cape Colony to Zanzibar, and warns readers to expect continued suppression of unedited information through the war period.
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Otis
Manila
McKinley
South Africa
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Delagoa Bay
Zanzibar
Aden
Europe
Broadway theatre welcome for Julia Artour’s star
John Major, business manager of Julia Artour, smiles on 18 tonions at the Broadway Theatre in New York. The bustling hub shows the star’s momentum remains strong and Major expresses gratitude for the continued enthusiasm.
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John Major
Julia Artour
Benigniy
Broadway Theatre
New York
Jotham
Major
The Fall of Satan and the Burden of Return
A dark verse laments Satan’s fall and the paradox of joy versus ultimate torment. The speaker contrasts the prideful ascent with the deepest sorrow of those who have risen and fallen, noting the unrivaled burden of having known grace yet losing it.
Noted Boston Characters In Society And City Affairs
North Andover’s Guy W Currier will sit in the State Senate next January and may add Hon. to his name. Marie Burress, former leading lady at the Museum, is his wife. Eugene Tompkins of the Boston Theatre enjoys New York visits. Lexington’s electric road faces delays before Patriots Day. Hull Yacht Club nominates officers. Boston Children’s Friend Society seeks donations from William Quincy Wales. Chestnut vendors arm themselves against street trouble. Violet Whist Club enjoys growing membership and social history. Hancock Street widening in Dorchester advances after local agitation led by P. F. McDonald. Willard Holcomb of Washington now writes dramatic fiction in New York. Opening night at the Columbia Theatre features full dress, admired by Boston crowds. Cab rides and ballot boxes prompt questions on public safety and expense. Paul West recalled for his theater work and press influence.
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Guy W. Currier
North Andover
State Senate
Marie Burress
Frank Mayo
Hancock Street
Dorchester
Meeting House Hill
P. F. McDonald
Willard Holcomb
Washington
Heston
Mr. Herne
Park Theatre
New York
Liebier & Co
Nan Bailey Finds Family Endings at the Beach
Nan Gray and her mother open their seaside cottage to Mr Bailey and his three children after Nan contemplates returning a kinder home to boarding. Nan bonds with the motherless brood, agrees to teach a smaller class, and accepts a marriage proposal as summer ends and the Bailey kindergarten begins.
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Sam
Nan Gray
Nan
George
Sis
Mia
Mr. Bailey
Papa Bailey
Baby May
Ra. Bailey
Bailey
Weddings and Honors Highlight Social Roundup In Washington And Europe
In Washington a wedding is announced for Miss Celia Miles to Lt Col Samuel Reber of the U S Signal Corps at the end of January. The Icelandic Society of Copenhagen elects Miss Winifred Faraday the first English woman member. Lord Dufferin and W A Craigie also join. Charlotte Embden, who died at Hamurg aged nine, was Heine’s namesake sister for 33 years. Pieter Pieterse, Wynberg resident, marries the widow of the eighth Earl of Stamford in 1882, a Miss Solomon. The German Emperor shows interest in the arts and visits artists including Professor Eberlein, while Empress accompanies him. The Emperor enjoys caricatures of himself in English journals. A London paper jokes that Sir Thomas Lipton could be a formidable presidential candidate if naturalized. Alfred S. Hartwell, unofficial Hawaii delegate, may speak Hawaiian well. John L. Williams, Richmond banker, is said to be a donor.
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Washington
Celia Miles
Miles
Samuel Reber
United States Signal Corps
Eberlein
Frederick William III
Public Forum Proposed in Boston The People’s Parliament
Letter to the editor outlines steps to establish a Boston public forum called The People’s Parliament. The aim is a free impartial scientific platform for timely national questions, funded by voluntary contributions and membership fees. Secretary Theo Curtis of 74 Rutland Street promotes a forum unexploited by factions.
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Sir
Bosto
Times
Solic Tad Rerersons
People’s Parliament
Ae Ial Alliance
Theo
Curtis
Rutland Street
Boston
Amberlain thanks Reston Post for fair treatment
Councilman Amberlain of Pembroke Street expresses gratitude to the Reston Post for fair coverage of his past campaign. He also thanks Republican supporters for standing by him despite the pandemic and recalls receiving their votes.
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Reston Post
Ee Repubcans
Vey
Trul
Amberlain
Pembroke Street
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