Reconcentration policy in South Africa alarms world observers
The piece argues the British plan for reconcentration in South Africa amounts to extermination of Boer civilians and labels Lord Kitchener as enforcer. It contrasts colonial aims with McKinley and MacArthur in the Philippines and notes General Roberts retires as imperial power intensifies. Also reviews 1866 meteor shower forecasts and their failed repetition.
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South Africa
Weyler
Cuba
United States
Spain
Lord Kitchener
Roberts
Kitchener
Khartoum
McKinley
Philippines
MacArthur
Hawaii Elects Robert Wilcox as Independent Royalist Delegate
Returns from Hawaii show Robert W. Wilcox elected as Delegate to Congress on an Independent Royalist platform advocating monarchy restoration and rejection of annexation. Native suffrage is limited, and Wilcox wins a large native majority, signaling native will expressed through a restricted vote. Prince David at the Kansas City convention supported free silver, influencing the major parties.
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Hawaii
Congress
Robert W. Wilcox
Wilcox
McKinley
Kansas City
Prince David
Democracy
The Mysterious Prohibition Crisis in Maine Sheriff Election Sparks Liquor Saloon Closures
A Maine sheriff elects to strictly enforce the prohibitory Maine law and triggers a wave of liquor-saloon closures across Cumberland Kennebec Androscoggin and many towns. The piece argues prohibition remains a sham and urges replacing it with a rational system.
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Pearson
Cumberland County
Maine
Portland
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Cumberland
Augusta
Waterville
Hallowell
Gardiner
Skowhegan
Rumford Falls
Waldoboro
Peargon
The November Meteors Crash Of 183 Recalled
The article recalls the long awaited star shower of 183 and the two generation legacy of anticipation for its return, describing public interest and enduring fascination with the famed celestial display.
Morality in New York and Tammany reform efforts
A editorial discusses Bishop Potter and associates rejecting co operation with Tammany Hall on suppressing vice in New York City. It notes Croker’s pre voyage appointment of a citizens committee with Tammany to investigate morals and receive reform suggestions. It argues sincere reform would welcome cooperation with any authority. The piece previews broader public interest in resolving moral conditions and accountability.
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Potter
Tammany Uv
New York
Croker
Europe
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Movement For
van Wyck
Insane barber tale and city notes from Malden to Boston
A lurid tale from Taunton about a barber nearly killing a lawyer ends with the man in custody after the lawyer’s clever distraction. The column goes on to discuss restaurant staffing, Friday’s fish orders, Malden Rifles reviews, and Boston’s decline in panhandlers thanks to Officer Patterson and his “trampology.”
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Taunton
Ellsworth
Patterson
Harvard Building Photo Substitutes Club House Image
A caption notes a picture of Harvard’s big building was substituted for the halftone of the Colonial Club’s future clubhouse at Dorchester in Saturday morning’s Post. The error replaces the intended illustration with a university landmark image in the publication.
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Harvard
New Colonial Club
Dorchester
Wintry Weather Joy in Song and Scene
A lyrical note from the Atlanta Constitution celebrates winter cheer. It paints a lively scene of open world happiness, dancing day and night, and joy across plains and hills despite cold days. The piece contrasts bare birds with enduring delight and seasonal splendor.
Gypsy Wagon Visit Shakes Pleasant Valley Village
Saturday morning in Pleasant Valley a colorful wagon and a swarthy driver arrive with two gypsy women selling baskets and telling fortunes. By Wednesday most households owned new baskets and every fortune proved promising, as the family packed up after nine days of local buzz and small profits.
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Pleasant Valley
Hiram
Barnum
Mary
Thornton
Zoe
Asa
Clammy Fingers Frightened Man in Dark Bulb Dangled
A man startled by a dangling incandescent bulb in a dark room before turning on the light. The incident caused fear and a moment of alarm as the bulb menace was revealed.
Vivid Imagination Spooks Man Then Lights the Truth
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a lawyer who rushes home after a call in a panic. He fears a dark office until a dangling lightbulb, mistaken for ghostly fingers, reveals itself. The tale ends with the doctor’s grave concern and a comic editorial aside from the Philadelphia Record.
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Hollenden
Muslin under garments sale at 60c on the dollar
Jordan Marsh & Co offers fifty thousand dollars worth of muslin underwear and walking skirts at 60 cents on the dollar. The third floor features night gowns, night robes, flannelette gowns, drawers, cambric garments, and corset covers, with many items priced at 39 to 50 cents.
Black Panama Cloth for House Gowns on Sale
A wool Panama cloth in 42 inch width offered for house gowns at a value of 75 cents per yard. Readable ad copy notes the fabric as desirable and suitable for dresses and garments.
Teviot Suitings Offer At Yard Prices
This cotton fabric is firm and heavy with exceptional wearing qualities. We could wait to ask 45c a yard later, but they are here now and must go. You get the benefit of our purchase as we’ve marked them at the yard.
Boston Post Photo Contest Opens Weekly Cash Prizes
The Boston Post announces a weekly photo contest with cash prizes of 10, 5, and 8 dollars for amateur and professional entrants. Submissions must include title, applicant name and address, and brief context if available. Winners announced each Sunday, with checks mailed on weekly payday.
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Boston Post
Sunday Post
Peeree
Saturay
Post
the Post
Boston
High Grade Boots Offered at Two Dollar Price
Women's shoes listed at two dollars a pair include high cut tan Russia cat storm boots box calf polish high cut black storm boots patent leather polish box calf lace boots mannish heavy kid ds lace and button boots patent tip polish lang try boots. Some are manufacturers orders while others are broken sizes from regular stock all marked at two dollars per pair.
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Russia
D. S
Sunday Post praised for serials and stories
A Roxbury resident extols the Sunday Post as the paper that beats all others for its abundant serials and short stories. He vows he would not miss buying the Sunday Post for a while, noting many neighbors share the sentiment.
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Post
Roxbury
The
Sunday Post
Trunks and Bags Sale Slashes Prices on Luggage Items
Store offers half price on genuine alligator Boston bags light leather dress cases and travelling trunks. Highlights include 11 12 inch bags 2.48, 24 inch dress case 3.98, 28 to 82 inch trunks 2.98 to 4.98, and a quartered oak sideboard set at 12.75 from 35.00 with a Thanksgiving price.
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Boston
Asre
Daily Table Menu and Recipe Snippet from Dorchester Ad
A Dorchester Mass advertisement outlines a Sunday post menu at Cantalou Shredded Wheat with a luncheon and dinner spread including cold sliced tongue tomato salad baked apples with whipped cream and peach cottage pudding. It also provides two detailed recipes for apple rice muffins and peach cottage pudding attributed to A F Power of Oakley Street Dorchester.
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Cantalou
A. F. Power
Oakley Street
Dorchester
Mass
Rain Proof Raglans Showcased by Shumax & Co in Tan and Oxford
Shumax & Co present rain proof Raglana in tan and Oxford shades in heavy weight whipcord. The garments promise protection against rain snow and cold with pinid interiors and reinforced shoulders and backs. Priced at 15 and 25 dollars.
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Shumax & CO
Berwin and Dore Vie for Street Commissioner Nomination
The Republican city convention meets tonight at Union Hall to nominate a candidate for street commissioner. The contest centers on Dore and Berwin with observers expecting a Dore nomination as is customary. Berwin runs as a Republican but faces opposition from Gove and other leaders who want Dord nominated.
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Union Hall
Dore
Berwin
Gove
Dord
Women’s Gloves From Custom House Sale
Imported two clasp kid gloves in brown red tan and black embroidered backs new goods just taken from the custom house price elsewhere is one dollar per pair our price this offer promotes a single pair of gloves in multiple colors with bold claims of low cost.
Fine quality French Kid Gloves on sale
An advertisement describes fine quality French kid gloves with back stitching in one row or three strand, offered in a range of colors. Made or beaver finish, two-tone embroidery, gloves priced to sell at a regular 1.65 per pair.
Oil and Gas Stoves in City Basement Sale
Advertises a wide selection of oil and gas stoves at low prices. Highlights Puritan heater with brass fount handle at $5.00, 3.75 gas stoves, small bath units, a 25 inch Special Gas Heater at 1.95, gas radiators at 2.50, and gas tubing at 1.25 per foot.
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Morality
Observant Citizen
Adams
State Insane Asylum
Marion Pratt
Gobbler
Ieee
Idie
Baltimore
Atlanta Constitution
Martha 8. Fitch
Orms Street
Providence
BR. IL
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kalamazoo
Philadelphia Record
Jenkins
Denver Times
Hep
Knight School
American Ornithological Society
Cambridge
Padargus
Chicag Times-Herald
Chicago News
Jimmy Thompson
Jimmy
Denver News
Jordan, Marsh & CO
S.c
Lonsdale
Mary E. Donovan
Highland Street
Peabody
Apple Pie
Danas
Berwin and
Jordan, Marsh
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