Great Revival Boosts Steel Plants and Mills Activity
The three Carnegie steel plants have reopened for winter at or near full capacity after prior shutdowns. Waltham watch works resumed full time, and Atlantic Mills at Olneyville in Rhode Island also opened. Regional manufacturing activity is rising with about 375,000 workers resuming or gaining hours since the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Waltham Watch Works
Rhode Island
Atlantic Mills
Olneyville
No Democrat Would Join McKinley Cabinet
The piece argues McKinley will not invite a sound money Democrat to his Cabinet. It notes Democrats opposed to free coinage backed McKinley out of hostility to free silver, and compares a possible Democratic entry to Judge Gresham joining Cleveland, saying no Democrat could loyally serve in a Hanna McKinley administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
William McKinley
Cleveland
Gresham
Bacchant e statue judged unsuitable for Public Library
The Art Commission last month voted that Macmonnies's Bacchant e, though technically meritorious, is not suited to the Public Library building. The letter questions whether any reconsideration has occurred and argues the statue misaligns with the Library’s elevating ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Commission
Macmonnies
McK'm
Charles Eliot Norton
The Cost of an Election and Campaign Financing
The piece estimates a four million dollar campaign spend for the president election this year. It cites Republican sources noting about one and a half million passed through the campaign fund with the rest largely guesswork. It warns of risks of corruption and favors to contributors, referencing past Quay Clarkson incidents and potential future tariff-related concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Quay
Clarkson
Hanna
McKinley
Harrison
In Its Allotment Of Offices And Of Government Contracts
The phrase appears as a fragment discussing how offices and government contracts are allocated. The readable text suggests a focus on distribution methods and potential implications for public administration. No specific persons or organizations are identifiable in the fragment.
The City and Subways Lease Debate
The article discusses subway lease policy, arguing the city seeks to avoid liability from accidents by leasing to a railroad or other firms. It questions why safeguards cannot be built into all leasing agreements to ensure responsible parties bear damages. It suggests contracts can address these concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Subway
Thanksgiving Proclamation on Vast American Harvest
The text extols a timeless Thanksgiving proclamation praising a bountiful harvest. It cites vast wheat and other crop totals, notes the abundance for 70 million Americans, and asserts that America’s harvest feeds nations abroad. The tone is celebratory and nationalistic about plenitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
A Day of Open Air and Local Notes in Boston
An observant column recalls pleasant weather and crowds at the Back Bay Fens and Milldam speedway. It notes statehouse yard disruption from park projects, church plans for Tremont Temple youth headquarters, Newton hospital fund drives, and local chatter from Zoo and Bacchante sightings plus social visits at the Parker House cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Fens
Milldam
P. Maguire
James Donovan
John B. Moran
Jerry Watson
Parker House
Rena LaMont Chooses Between Silver and Gold
In a Baltimore based tale a heiress Rena LaMont hosts two suitors Ralph De Lacey and Paul Gleason as votes in a love contest. She tests them with written replies and declares Paul the winner as the presiding heart of her fortune and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena LaMont
Ralph de Lacey
Paul Gleason
Ralph
Paul
Rena
Baltimore
Boston
Miss LaMont
Tailor Made Gown of ’96 Fashioned in Louis XVI Style
A fashion notice describes a tailor made gown popular for athletic girls featuring a light satin vest, a Louis XVI inspired cut, and a long green cloth skirt with black soutache trim. A chic New York model uses green mousseline yoke and brown satin accents with an Eton jacket silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eton
Short Story Submissions to The Post Boston
Writers are advised to submit stories to the Short Story Editor at The Post in Boston. Not all stories can be published and some may be held for later opportunities. Include stamped, self addressed envelopes for unavailable stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
Bunkie Matsuki
London
Berlin
Paris
Florence
New World
Bunkio Matsuki
Boylston ST
Arlington
Berkeley
Daily Table Hints Menu and Recipes from Wollaston
The excerpt lists a full day’s meal plan including oatmeal, broiled mackerel, doughnuts, and coffee with a dinner of baked white fish, broiled steak, and Napoleon jelly for dessert. It includes detailed instructions for potato puffs, Snowball pudding, and Napoleon jelly, credited to Mrs. R. C. Sullie of Wollaston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Sullie
Wollaston
Mass
Printing Press Feeders' Ball Draws 200 Couples
Cotillon Hall hosted the second annual ball of the Printing Press Feeders and Helpers Union with over 200 couples in attendance. Guests hailed from Allied Printing Trades Council Web Pressmen's Typographical Union Stereotypers Bookbinders and other groups. The grand march began at 9 30 after a Berkeley Orchestra concert led by D J McDonald and W J Kennedy. Ladies included Elia Higgins Celia Sartoris Lucia Butterfield Belle Belyea Gertie Walsh Agnes Foley Nellie Sullivan Gert Higgins Mrs Joseph W Hall Minnie Roche Mam e Driscoll Katie O Neil Kat ie Driscoll and M Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillon Hall
Allied Printing Trades Council
Web Pressmen’s Union
Typographical Union
Stereotypers
Berkeley Orchestra
D. J. McDonald
W. J. Kennedy
Elia Higgins
Celia Sartoris
Lucia Butterfield
M'ss
Belle Belyea
Gertie Walsh
Agnes Foley
Nellie Sullivan
Gerte Higgins
Joseph W. Hall
Minnie Roche
M's
German Reichstag Debate on Russian German Neutrality Pact
In Berlin today Count Von Hompesch led an interpellation demanding government explanation of the secret Russia Germany neutrality treaty revealed by Prince Bismarck. Chancellor Hohenlohe defended secrecy and asserted Germany never acted under English influence amid calls for clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prerlin
Reichstag
Count von Hompesch
Russia
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Hamburger Nachrichten
Prince Hohenlohe
Hohenlohe
Austria
Italy
Freiherr Marschall von Bierberstein
Dreibund
France
Herbert Bismarck
Vienna
Cost of the Campaign in National Parties
The presidential campaign closed costing the Republican and Democratic national committees over 2.5 million dollars. Chairman Hanna controlled more than 1.4 million. The Democratic fund was nearly as large. Silver states and mine owners funded about three quarters of Chairman Jones's spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican
Democratic National Committees
Hanna
Democratic National Fund
Jones
Voorhees Reported Improving After Arrival in Terre Haute
Senator Voorhees is in better health than at any time since his arrival in Terre Haute Indiana, despite sensational reports about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Voorhees
Mrs McKinley Social Role Amid Washington Life
Personal notes report Cora Hortense Smith of Arkansas City owning a large ranch with 5900 cattle and describe Mrs McKinley as an invalid yet able to engage in prominent social duties. The piece also notes Kruger's 142 descendants, Pingree keeping Detroit duties, and British fundraisers for Mt Hermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Hortense Smith
Arkansas City
Kan
Witty Exchanges and Laugh Lines in Late 19th Century Parlor Talk
The clippings compile quips from Puck and Chicago Record with remarks on boxing seances and marriage, from Mme Blavatsky’s spoof to a jab about cooking by men. Dialogues feature Mrs Crimsonbeak and Little Elmer asking and answering in brisk, humorous tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Mme. Blavatsky
Trilby
Chicago
Mr. Crimsonbeak
Mrs. Crimsonbeak
John
Yonkers
Elmer
Hennypeck
Mill Reopens on Half Time Schedule at Greenville
No 2 cotton mill of the Columbian Manufacturing Company at High Bridge Greenville started up this morning on half time after a shutdown that began April 16. Local workers return with scaled operations as management resumes production at reduced hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
N. H
Columbian Manufacturing Company
High Bridge
McNair Receives Gold Watch at Mackin Social Club
At Mackin Social Club last evening William McNair was presented with a gold watch and chain. Peter Owens, the club president, delivered the presentation speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackin
William McNair
Peter Owens
Cardinal Gib bons completes The Ambassador of Christ
Gibbons in Baltimore announces the completion of his new work titled The Ambassador of Christ to be issued by his publishers. In the preface he frames American religious life, praising constitutional liberty and the Catholic church as the people’s church guiding virtue and lawful progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Christ
Cardinal
Catholic Church
Prince Louis of Savoy to Arrive in Boston Harbor
Prince Louis of Savoy, heir to the Italian throne via abdication, will land Monday morning aboard the Italian cruiser Christopher Columbus as Boston’s Italian business leaders and social clubs prepare honors. A tug will meet the war vessel and a delegation will greet him, continuing ornate entertainments after a royal reception in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Louis of Savoy
Christopher Columbus
Boston
Italy
King Humbert
New York
Rome
America
Prince Louis
Amedeo of
Savoy
Fire at Water Town Arsenal Destroys Temporary Building
A second fire at the Water Town Arsenal yesterday afternoon started in the same boiler area and due to insufficient capacity overheated the temporary roof. The arsenal fire brigade quickly suppressed the blaze with two hydrant streams. Major Roly ordered the remaining structure torn down to prevent future fires in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Arsenal
Arsenal Fire Brigade
Roly
Wellesley Club Holds Meeting On Fire Department History
The Wellesley Club met last evening at the Quincy House with Albert Jennings presiding. Guests included Thomas J. Casey Cambridge fire chief, James R. Hawkins Somerville fire chief, and Jeb Monaghan Wellesley fire engineer. The discussion focused on Wellesley Fire Department past present and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley Club
Quincy House
Albert Jennings
Thomas J. Casey
Cambridge Fire Department
James R. Hawkins
Somerville Fire Department
Jeb Monaghan
Wellesley Fire Department
Good Fellows Club Holds Monthly Meeting at American House
The Good Fellows' Club met last evening at the American House with sixty five attendees. H. M. Cutter presided and Walto A. Pearce served as secretary. Guest of honor was Hon. H. F. Spreck of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows’ Club
American House
H. M. Cutter
Walto A. Pearce
H. F. Spreck
Virginia
Cam bridge Club Discusses Our Charles River Bridges
The November Cam bridge Club meeting convened at Young's Hotel with Dr. H. O. Marcy as president. Guests included Bridge Commissioner W. J. Marvin City Engineer William Jackson of Boston and City Engineer L. M. Hastings of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Club
Young’s Hotel
H. O. Marcy
W. J. Marvin
William Jackson
Boston
L. M. Hastings
Cambridge
Charles River
Charitable Irish Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Parker House
The Charitable Irish Society held its regular monthly meeting and smoke talk last evening at the Parker House. Michael J. Jordan delivered an address titled Irishmen and Their Standing in Foreign Countries before the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charitable
Irish Society
Parker House
Michael J. Jordan
Wheat and flour prices shift in London market
London trading reports English wheats up 1s with California wheats up 6d. Best American flours fell 1s. Corn showed a slight decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
California
Conry's Record Stands Up in East Boston Council
President Conry of the Common Council from Ward 2 East Boston has missed only one meeting this year his supporters applaud his attendance. He says he had a good reason for the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conry
Ward
Boston
Joseph Conry
Common Council
Democrat from Ward 2 candidate for Senate presidency
The text notes a Democrat from Ward 2 who has attended many meetings in Washington and Chicago and travels to attend hearings for Boston. It states he is a candidate again for re election and his friends highlight his record and being the first Democrat from Ward 2 to lead the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Guardian Named For Horatio G Parker In Probate Filing
A Middlesex Probate Court filing at Cambridge by Horatio G Parker’s children seeks guardianship. Parker, arrested earlier for embezzling 42000 dollars, faces a case not yet tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio G. Parker
Middlesex
Cambridge
Parker
Noahs Ark Opens in Mechanics Hal Benefiting Charity Club
The opening took place last evening in Mechanics Hall for Noahs Ark seating, with two good attendances noted. The event benefits the Woman's Charity Club Hospital through the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah’s Ark
Mechanics’ Hal
Woman's Charity Club Hospital
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Boston Post
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Bacchante
Old Mile Ground
State
Arthur H. Gordon
A. J. Gordon
New Baptist Church
South Fitchburg
Tremont Temple
Dr. Lorimer
Newton
Zoo
South Carolina
Chicago Common Council
Potsdam
N. Y
Margaret Everett
H. Lincoln Chase
Brookline
Bacchus
Robinson
U.S
W. F. Molmes
Massachusetts Avenue
Moston
The
Post
Louis XVI
Sunday Post
Morse BrOs. Props
Canton
U.sa
Senator Voorhees
Kruger
Queen Victoria
Pingree
Michigan
Detroit
Great Britain
D. L. Moody’s School For Boys
Mt. Hermon
Lord Kinnaird
Lord Overtoun
Sir George Williams
Bradley Martin
Greenville Mill
Gibbons
Guardian
HW. G. Parker
Mechanics’ Hall
ST. Vincent DE Paul Conference
SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church of
South Boston
Shaun Aroon
St. Joseph's Hall
Elmer W. Kae
Weir Stove Company
Taunton
Clenwoods
Neen
C. H. Robinson & CO
Washington Street
Adams Square
Dock Square
Bostos
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