McKinley era Attorney General choice and anti trust law
The Boston Post argues Griggs resigns March 4 opening a chance to appoint an Attorney General who will enforce the anti trust law. It condemns New Jersey monopoly norms, urges McKinley to select a enforceful successor, warns against imperialist influence over Cuba, and questions Hanna McKinley administration commitment to independence and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Griggs
McKinley
United States
Griggs
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Prohibition of Unregulated Athletic Sports Urged
MIT President Pritchett faced criticism after the death of Hugh C. Moore. The incident prompts a call for wholesome reflection and to consider the rational character of athletic contests and the rights and prices paid by parents and friends. The article argues for prohibition of unregulated athletic sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hugh C. Moore
Moore
Institute of Technology
Vandalism in China and the Ming Tombs Debate
The United States protests the proposed destruction of Ming dynasty emperors tombs near Peking. The argument frames the tombs as architectural and historical treasures sacred to Chinese ancestors. The note warns against humiliation of China and emphasizes civilization, protection of citizens, and maintaining friendly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
China
Monopoly madness over Standard Oil profits and public impact
A critical declaration targets the Standard Oil Trust for enormous yearly dividends of 48 million dollars from an inflated 100 million dollar capital. It argues rail rate favoritism and railroad state ties drive most profits, warning public patience may break as distrust grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Standard Oil Trust
Hoboken
Hands Off Cuban Constitution Under Attack in Havana
A Havana session of the Cuban constitutional convention is described as being under pressure from Washington. Despatches claim the U S administration insists on a voice in Cuba’s foreign and financial policies. The piece accuses the Hanna McKinley circle in Washington of intruding on Cuba’s bid for independence.
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Hanna-McKinley Ring
Cuba
Havana
Washington
United States
Congress
Hanna- McKinley
Pennsylvania of the West and a Lynching at Lake Station
A Colorado lynching near Lake Station burned John Porter alive after kidnapping him from authorities. Prominent residents supported the act, while Secretary of the Navy John D. Long praises Colorado’s society and woman suffrage. Porter's last moments reportedly included him holding a Bible as flames rose.
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John Porter
Take Station
Col
Union Pacific Railroad
South
John D. Long
Colorado
Pennsylvania
West
Willam McKinley
Mr. Long
Lake Station
Menace to public safety shown by blocked thoroughfare
An alarm from Box 35 forced a detour to reach a minor fire yesterday morning. The incident highlights how obstruction could have caused bigger danger. A column notes treasure trove law changes, local anniversaries, weather debates, and political updates with brief community mentions.
Wholesale coats and Crawford Shoes headline season sale
Were you caught without an over coat Now that the cold weather is here you'll want one perh a s a suit and other winter necessaries Underwear hosiery gloves etc The output of the best wholesale tailors in America is here for your selection Every style of overcoat you can ask for Raglan Ryton Surtout Pad dock Box Coat and Automobile in Viennas Kerseys Meltons Frieze and more in rough or smooth face goods shown this season are here in endless variety perfect reproductions of the best merchant tailoring effects 7 50 to 35 We don't make so much noise about our goods as most stores do This is not a Hurrah establishment which puts forth superhuman efforts to get a crowd during a few short hours once a week to give the atrical effect We believe in clean legitimate advertising and legitimate dealing Each of our customers is an enthusiastic missionary in his circle of friends and that is one reason for our constant healthy growth in popularity We couldn't finish this ad without saying a word about our Crawford Shoes the worlds best 3 50 shoe all styles sizes and leathers.
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America
Raglan
Ryton
Crawford
Boston Notes on Politics and Local Affairs
A column reports on political figures: Standish of the Stoughton Sentinel, Colonel James B. Reynolds, Senator A P Gardner, Henry Cabot Lodge, Governor Roosevelt, and other officials. It notes social rounds, a Boston Elevated Mutual Aid ball success, and rising membership at the Boston Young Men's Christian Association, with plans for a China casualty survivor talk and a December Camp Buena Vista campfire.
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Boston
John A. Papkee
Treasury
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Todd
China
Camp Buena Vista
Maharajah of Patiala Death Heralded in Sikh Tribute
The Maharajah of Patiala, chief Sikh Prince of India, is dead. His sad fate is recalled by friends who tell of a noble life spent in service and grace, enduring long years of suffering without visible malice.
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Maharajah of
Patiala
India
Rainy Day Romance Sparks at the Garret Balcony
Daisy Thornhill vented at a storm while Kathie read indoors. A garret exploration yields costumes and a boy’s bicycle suit. Daisy reignites tension with Roy Maynard who misreads the scene, then confessing his rudeness leads to tentative romance as Kathie approves.
Post Hustles to Beat Town with Election Returns
The Post boasts it will surpass the town and itself with swift election returns. It promises a superior Story Paper Section, ahead of Boston and others for 3 cents.
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The
Post
Boston
He Was Woeful Blamed the Hackman For Death Discovery
A man laments an old scandal as he learns Washington has seemingly been dead for nearly a century, blaming the so called hackman who uncovered the truth. The odd tale blends tragedy with incredulity as the figure confronts the revelation.
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Washington
Weeping on the Street Car Over Washington’s Death
An old man with a bulging satchel on a street car sobs as a kind passenger asks why. He explains he visited Mt. Vernon and, struck by the memory of George Washington, weeps for the first time at the realization of his greatness and death. The moment turns tender as strangers share concern.
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Waal
Noap
Noop
Mt. Vernon
Hundred-Year-Old Driver’s Tale Echoes in Washington Post
A overheard exchange among travelers recalls a hack driver’s old death report as a joke. The remark about someone dying a century ago underscores a rural reminiscence style and a wry reaction to historical dates.
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Washington Post
Bride weeps as groom ads comfort with paper
A bride cries at leaving family and home but is soothed when her husband buys a paper, prompting her to focus on ads. A quip follows about a flute and a boxer who once boxed in the state, shared as light humor from the Telegram and Denver Times.
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New York Telegram
Denver Times
Jests and Jabs Across a Busy Chatty Day
A collection of light quips from late 19th century papers. A Chicago record cartoon of a restaurant pepper debate ends with a joke about peas. A Philadelphia Press item shows a newlywed couple puzzled by mail charges and a clerk denying a credit scam.
Daily Table Hints and Recipes from Olive C Upham
A catalog of daily meals and a few recipe instructions from Olive C Upham at 41 Stanwood Street Roxbury. It lists breakfast items including Grape Nuts and coffee, dinner with mock bisque and roast beef, and supper features with cold roast beef and sugar cookies. End notes include two dish recipes for sausage balls and Boston pudding with eggless method.
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Olive C. Upham
Stanwood Street
Roxbury
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West End
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Dowra
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Scanlan
Charles R. Saunders
Thorndike Spalding
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Standish
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Tve
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Jimmy
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Croker
Prince of Wales
A. P. Gardner
Maine
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New York
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Ane
A. H. Goetting
Labous
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M. M. Cunniff
Staples
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Amerivan
Shuman & CO
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Emily B. Anderson
Farragut Avenue
Wear Somerville
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Kathleen Carington
Daisy
Diogenes
Kathie
Roy Maynard
Maynard
Kit
Creation
Roy
Will
Raglans and Gray
Oxford Vieunna
Tailora
National Supply CO
Temple Place
J. Brodie
Treas
London
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Hackman
Harvard
May Stoddard
New Chatham St
Lynn
Alice Carlson
Harvard St
Embridge
Grace B. George
Washington St
M. J. Glynn
Church Pl
Gertrude Halpin
Tremont St
Lowell
J. Ju. Speer
West Somerville
Mra. L. P Orr
Dover
N. H
Keith
Main St
Melrose
Margaret McGrath
Middle St
Dorchester
Viola A. Fifield
Dutton St
Harvard Brewing CO
Roxbury Station
Chicago
Ecord
Star Boarder
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Canada
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Washington and
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Washington Street
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