Colonel Clarke Admits Industrial Threat From Philippine Annexation
Colonel Albert Clarke, secretary of the Home Market Club, concedes that protection and expansion policies diverge and warns that Philippine annexation risks flood of low-cost labor. He questions American manufacturing under foreign management and urges a canal project solved without favoritism or theft, framing annexation as a broader danger to the republic.
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Albert Clarke
Home Market Club
Philippines
Bombay
Philippine
Boston Faces Higher Telephone Rates in Monopoly Scrutiny
A parliamentary report on Bell Telephone in the District of Columbia reveals Boston pays higher annual rates for metallic and grounded circuits than cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. It notes Boston lacks free city telephone service and collects no franchise taxes, suggesting state oversight could yield fairer treatment for Boston. The Post telephone bill will be introduced in the next Legislature.
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Bell Telephone
Massachusetts
Boston
District of Columbia
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Providence
Washington
Atlanta
St. Paul
Toledo
Louisville
Harrisburg
Penn
Nashville
Jersey City
Trenton
P. S
Canal Across the Isthmus Debate and Panama Option
The piece argues for a U S controlled isthmian canal, noting the Nicaragua bill and Panama’s potential. It critiques reliance on French capital, cites two fifths of Panama work done, and warns against rushing conclusions that could invite scandal or foreign control. It stresses a need for a U S route usable on equal terms with other nations.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Oregon
Cape Horn
Philippines
United States
de Lesseps
Panama
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Congress
Deaths of the War and the Home Front Mortality
Secretary Alger defense sparks a debate over wartime deaths citing General Miles and the adjutant-general. With 52 000 troops exposed to actual war, 345 died of wounds and 2565 of disease. Overall mortality among all troops reached 1 in 17, disease mortality 1 in 20, a harsh indictment of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Spain
Miles
United States
Snake show banter and notable Boston items
A column mix of light verse about a New York snake show and several Boston notes. Mentions a sleeping car exhibit in Union Station, a new Masonic Temple accident, Roxbury demolition, Roosevelt visits to Harvard, and local civic and social tidbits with names like John Daly and Major Sherman.
Silent sidewalk after victory echoes in silence
A Washington Star reflection notes all is quiet on the sidewalk after a fierce contest and revelry. The victor’s cheers fade as people resume their work, pockets rearranged and throats bandaged, while the corner lies deserted and conversations vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Prescott School Reunion At United States Hotel
The ninth annual reunion of the Prescott School Association will convene tonight at the United States Hotel. A banquet will be served followed by an excellent musical and literary program arranged for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott School Association
United States Hotel
Masquerade Lesson in a Pink Domino
Katherine Wills pretends to be unavailable to test fiancé Malcolm Rivers at a masquerade. Hidden flirtation leads to a mistaken reveal at twelve o'clock when masks come off. He apologizes, she forgives, and they seal the lesson with a kiss.
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Katherine Wills
Malcolm Rivers
Katherine
Malcolm
Helen
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Endorsed for Skin and Hair Care
Purported advertisement extols CUTICURA products for scalp crusts scales dandruff and irritated skin. Claims soothing relief stimulates hair growth nourishes roots and offers a refreshing bath for sun rash heat rash and irritation. Lists prices 25c for soap 50c for ointment with global distribution and free face hands and hair book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
King Edwardssst
London
Depot Francais
Faukonurg St
Honore
Paris
Seeking Aunt Mrs Angus MacDonald Address
Dear Editor I am a constant reader and request help locating my aunt Mrs Angus MacDonald formerly of Portland Missouri. I have not heard from her in two or three years Please contact N MacDonald 345 Chelsea Street East Boston Nov 15.
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The
Post
Angus MacDonald
Portland
N. MacDonald
Chelsea Street
East
Boston
Voter Calls for Full Exposure of Open Question
A letter from a District 9 voter demands answers on past unreported issues before the election. The writer questions who knew, when, and why it was not disclosed, urging a thorough public reckoning and a clean breast of the matter.
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the Post
Moran
Welkin
Suffolk County Democrats
Australian Liberal convention integrates God into union aims
The Liberal convention of the Australasian colonies endorses a clause placing recognition of God in the preamble of their union constitution. Other items note Curzon’s Irish peerage tally, aviation balloonist Spelterini planning a cross Alps ascent, volunteer generals facing reassignments, Rudolph Virchow visiting London to discuss pathology progress with praise for clarity and diction.
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Spelterini
Alps
Vega
Hermi
Zurich
Scientifie
D. Rudolph Virchow
Berlin
London
Huxley
Humorous Clippings From Various 1900s Papers
A collage of quips and gibes from Cincinnati Enquirer Tit Bits New York Weekly Puck Indianapolis Journal and Chicago News. The snippets feature witty exchanges about marriage murder horses poker humor and oddball observations from bar tenders elevator boys and aldermen.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Lobbylounger
Milo
Charmie
Danseuse
Old Graybeard
New York Weekly
Bobby
Puck
Mudge
Yabsley
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago News
Costa Rica President Iglesias to Visit Washington Incognito
The Costa Rican president, Iglesias, plans a private visit to Washington within two weeks, traveling first to New York then to the Costa Rican legation and later to Chicago and St Louis before possibly heading to Europe. He seeks health relief after nine years of presidency as Costa Rica pursues canal interests and will meet President McKinley and Secretary Hay.
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Washington
State Department
Calvo
Costa Rica
Iglesias
Republica
New York
Legation
Chicago
St. Louis
Europe
McKinley
Serentary Hay
Charms of a White Chiffon Evening Blouse Style
A charming evening blouse features white chiffon with wide puffings and yellow insertion. The tight fitting sleeves are unlined and finished with delicate detailing.
New Land for Uncle Sam in Alaska
Assistant G H Pratt of the coast and geodetic survey reports 2500 additional square miles of U S territory in Alaska and outlines Alaskan navigation progress. Passenger traffic will flow via the passes in the Upper Yukon country while freight largely uses the river mouth. Sixty to seventy regular river steamers carried freight, with ocean traffic showing up to thirty deep water vessels at St Michael anchorage at times.
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Washington
G. H. Pratt
Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States Territory
Alaska
Yukon
St. Michael
St.Michael Anchorage
Miss Josie Anderson Receives Birthday Portrait at Charlestown
Friends gathered at her School street residence in Charlestown to toast Miss Josie Anderson on her twentieth birthday with a handsome crayon portrait. William Brough delivered the presentation speech followed by a collation and dancing.
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Josie Anderson
School Street
Charlestown
William Brough
Last Day of WCTU Convention Sees Attendance Fall
The St Paul convention closes with dwindling attendance as committees propose a Willard Memorial Fund funded by two dollars from each union. Mrs Margaret Inglehart reports on Frances E Willard National Temperance Hospital in Chicago. Mrs Carse bids farewell after nineteen years as president of the Temperance Publishing Association.
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ST. Paul, Minn
W. C
Margaret Inglehart
Illinois
Frances E. Willard
Helen C. Rice
Massachusetts
A. B. Church
Indiana
Harriet Todd
Mary H. Hunt
Greenwood
Woesman’s Temperance Publishing Association
Carse
Woman's Temperance Publishing Association
Miss Gordon
Convvention
Mrs. Curse
Temple
Talk on Journalism by New England Woman's Press Association
At Parker House yesterday the New England Woman's Press Association and guests heard editor Stephen O Meara discuss journalism. He cited costlier news from Cuba and Manila, denied sensationalism, and urged integrity like any merchant. A discussion followed with several speakers, then high tea and a program of verse and song.
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New England Woman's Press Association
Parker House
Stephen O'Meara
Mary Alden Ward
O'Meara
Cuba
Manila
Chicago
J. P. Sutherland
Dorothy Lundt
Alice Stone Blackwell
O.M. E. Rowe
Winslow
Whiton Stone
Gosse
Samuel Foss
Will Alan Dromgoole
Death of Edward Austin Boston merchant and benefactor
Edward Austin of 4 Beacon Street died at noon yesterday in Boston. Born in 1803, he sailed to the East at 18 as supercargo and later joined brothers Samuel and William in a China and East India trade firm. After his brothers’ deaths he retired to philanthropy, founding Harvard Law School’s Austin Hall and supporting educational and charitable causes. He descended from one of Boston’s oldest families, with son Charles Lewis Austin continuing the family home.
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Edward Austin
Beacon Street
Boston
Far East
Samuel
William
China
East India
New Law School
Harvard University
Austin Hall
Austin
Rega
Samuel Austin
Johncock
Charles Lewis Austin
Death of Mrs Lucinda W Lovell East Weymouth
Mrs Lucinda W Lovell widow of Jett P Lovell of the John P Lovell Arms Company died at her East Weymouth home yesterday at an advanced age. Born in East Weymouth she was daughter of the late Edmund Rice and lifelong resident. She leaves her son Henry L Lovell treasurer of the Lovell Arms Company.
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Lucinda W. Lovell
Jett P. Lovell
John P. Lovell
East Weymouth
Lovell
Edmund Rice
Mr. Lovell
Henry L. Lovell
John P
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Canadian Pacific Railway
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Warren
Puerto Rico
John Daly
Division 31
Sherman
Springfield
John J. McNally
Brookline
Theodore Roosevelt
Francis C. Lowell
Teeter
George Parsons Lathrop
Sunday Post
Dorchester Bay
Park Square
Boston University Law School
Homer Albers
Homer
Bebe
Hunneman Street
Louis Berenson
iArthur
Boston University
Ohio
Edward E. Fowler
Mechanics’ Fair
Boston Sunday Post
Jett
Jack” Burke
Station 2
Jack
Jereb
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Dorchester Congregational Church
Royal Baking Powder
Harriet W. Kellough
Meridian Street
A. O. Grant
Garnet Street
Malden
Mass
Thomas F. Swan
Cornhill
Washington St
Mr. Curzon
W. T. Boots
San Francisco
University of the Pacific
Hawkins
Kent
Santiago
President Iglesias
Uncle Sam
Alaskan
W. G
U. Reports
New England Woman’s Press Association
Tom
Harlem
Dr. Wilson
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Canada
D. Wilson
M. D
F. W. Slawson
Armstrong Transfer Company
Redence
Harrison Avenue
Seserasses
Charles B. @ Ward
Mr.@ Fresh
Columbia
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