Gallivan Nominated for City Street Commissioner by Democrats
The Hon James A Gallivan a Boston born Harvard graduate and former State Senator is presented as a strong Democratic nominee for street commissioner The article argues the role demands intellect broad views and judicial rather than executive functions and endorses Gallivans fitness and party unanimity for the post
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James A. Gallivan
Gallivan
Boston
Harvard
State Senate
Death of Charles H. Hoyt Prominent Dramatist Remembered
Obituary notes Hoyt as a prolific writer who shifted from journalism to drama. He helped develop farce comedy, delivering popular plays that brought pleasure though critics say his work lacks lasting literary merit. He supplied lighthearted escape during hard times.
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Charles H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Ship Subsidies Sparked: Public Opposes New Tax to Aid Lines
The piece argues against a ship subsidy scheme, saying it imposes heavier taxes on nonowners to benefit a few ship lines. It notes rising costs from $3,000,000 to $9,000,000 yearly and questions the Republican push tied to McKinley's platform. It urges forgetting the plan despite promises.
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United States
Congress
McKinley
Bagatelle
Philippines
Standing Army Debate Reveals 60,000 to 100,000 Force Plan
Washington discussions hint at a standing army of 60,000 with potential to double if needed. A discretionary 100,000 cap angles toward militarism, echoed by Senator Hawley who supports a large force for present needs. The drive ties militarism to imperial aims, especially with Philippine frontiers in view.
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Washington
Hawley
Philippines
Joe Wheleer
Joe
Edward W. Kinsley
Young's Hotel
Technology to Reform Athletics After Tragic Cane Rush
The death of young Moore at the Technology cane rush prompts government and President Pritchett to abolish the event and begin a sane regulated athletic system. The institute faces a shift toward practical standards, aligning athletics with other departments and ending the discredited rush.
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Moore
Pritchett
Institute of Technology
Institute vows healthful athletics over grand contests
The article argues for athletics at the Institute of Technology to prioritize health and practical development over spectacular competitions. With the cane rush abolished, Dr. Pritchett supports a system that aids student health and scholarship while guiding choice of athletic activity. Public commendation and support are anticipated.
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Institute of Technology
Observant Citizen notes and local events in Somerville
Salem newsman E M Johnson returns from Paris Exposition with two royal dachshunds to start a breeding venture. A long column of everyday incidents follows from Dudley Street Car to Somerville politics, theater, and charity events, including Swallow family joy, Timilty portraits, a Gala by Dainty Blackbirds, and updates on Sherrill’s injury and Post Office mail weighing cut.
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E. M. Johnson
Salem
England
Germany
Mr. Johnson
Somerville
Prospect Hill Avenue
Highland Avenue
Clarendon Hill
Anthoine
Academy
Somerville Hospital
Ed. Howlett
T.franklin Preston
Bones
Tambo
Post Office
Washington
New England
The Sleepwalker of the Taunton Christmas Night
In a Taunton Massachusetts Christmas tale, Pauline Roberts the sleepwalking niece visits a New England farm family. She wanders the hearth in white, is cared for by the Percivals, and reveals a quiet fondness for John Percival, who admits he saw her that night. She later returns in a similar scene, softly pleading not to be awakened.
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New England
Percival
Yale
John
Pauline Roberts
Mr. Percival
Patent Saved Gas Tale of the Bohemian
A Bohemian described as a gas saver by a patent scheme hung his headgear in a public space. The tale chronicles his bold act and its intended safety or novelty claim, reflecting local reaction and curious details of the era.
Breakfast and dinner menu plus a humorous hat tale
The page lists a breakfast lunch and supper menu with items like beans soup fricasseed chicken mashed potatoes plus dessert. It then recounts a humorous anecdote about a man’s hat being burned by gas saver experiments and a barber shop misadventure as described in the Chicago Record.
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Boston
Niagara
Chicago
Denver
Rio Grande
Salt Lake City
Ogden
B&o RK
Washington
Psyche
Gertie
Chocolate Pot and Bread Tray Set Sale At Auction
A local sale offers Chocolate Pots Nut Bowls Pickle Jars Candy Dishes Bread Trays Syrup Cups Coffee Pots Biscuit Trays and Butter Dishes priced individually after a museum sale listing. Major bidders urged to inspect items before bidding opens.
Table Linens Sale for Thanksgiving Dinner Savings
Advertises table linen bargains for Thanksgiving with multiple damask and satin cloths. Sizes range from 2 by 3 yards to 2% by 4% yards. Prices discounted from regulars like 10.50 down to 2.00 per yard, highlighting Irish and German damask options and limited quantities. Includes notes on remming and laundering services and quality tiers.
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Roener
Cerereer
Zemety
Ae Gk
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Boston Post
Athletics AT
the Tech
Observant Citizen
Dudley
Charlestown
George N. Swallow
Republican City Committee
Swallow
James F. Timilty
Ward 18
Sumner Place
James Donovan
Jack Frost
Fitchburg
Boston & Albany
Simmer Street
Nevada
Mfe
America
Springfield
D. O. Gilmore
William P. Hayes
Gilmore
Hayes
Blodgett
Borden
Brookline
Sherrill
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Beer Gay
Sunday Post
Beatrice Potter
North Pleasant Street
Taunton, Mass
Lynn
Mass
Herrick Shoe Store
Tremont St
Park Street
California
A. Shuman & O.O
Paine Furniture CO
Canal Street
Zinn
Chrysanthemums
Beacon Street
Hypatia
Rogers
Flanneletté
Chas. Shackford
Jordan Marsh & CO
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