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British War Policy in South Africa Sparks Critique
The piece contrasts Kruger's anger at British savagery with growing reports from the war. It cites The London Spectator condemning farm burning and the rekindled push of Kitchener and the reconcentrado policy. It quotes the London Express on isolating Boer families and destroying food, farms, and rail links to force submission.
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Africa
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Juondon Express
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Republican Senate gains through Delaware and Pennsylvania figures
The piece argues that Edward Addicks of Delaware and Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania will join the Senate on March 4, strengthening the Republican majority. It portrays Addicks as corrupt and says the White House has granted him federal patronage in Delaware, while declaring Quay likely to control the Republican caucus and secure election despite opposition. The article warns the additions degrade the Senate’s prestige alongside McKinley’s election.
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United States Senate
Edward Addicks
Delaware
White House
Addicks
Quay
Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
United States
Senate
McKinley
Oklahoma Territory Admission Advocates Debate Statehood Path
The State of Oklahoma discusses the admission when advocates push for joining as a state. The issue centers on a constitutional and territorial framework and the timing of statehood before Congress. Supporters emphasize political and economic alignment with national governance.
Oklahoma Admission Debate and Local Observations
The piece argues for Oklahoma statehood citing rapid population growth from 67,000 to 295,000, comparing it favorably to other states and urging admission regardless of current party alignment. It highlights infrastructure notes in Boston hotels, a rescue drama at an Atlantic Avenue dock, and Thanksgiving fruit distributions, plus reflections on courteous doors and electric car acceleration.
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Great Boston Loan Bill Sparks Outcry in City Council
The Boston city council passes a massive loan measure totaling 5.57 million after six weeks of bickering. Critics call the bill extravagant and wasteful, arguing it doubles the city’s debt and leaves Congress Street Bridge funding neglected. The measure now awaits a two thirds vote in the Common Council and mayoral approval. If approved, taxpayers fear a near hundred million dollar total debt for the year.
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News of McKinley victory delays in Philippines insurrection
The piece questions Judge Taft's claim that McKinley's re election would end the Philippine rebellion. It notes slow news to insular regions, asks why Filipinos have not heard, and cites recent battles and continued resistance after censorship was lifted, urging Taft to broadcast news inland.
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McKinley
Philippines
United States
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Weathered Outlook and Transit News Previewed
The Observant Citizen notes unofficial weather predicting a clear cold next Thursday and a Thanksgiving mood if sun shines and streets dry. It reports the L road reopening May 1, 1901 and new cars expected in about thirty days stored at Bartlett street stables. May Day nears amid diphtheria in Cambridge and Dr. George C. Lorimer’s illness. Frank McKee inherits a generous portion from the will of the late Charles H. Hoyt, probated yesterday, with his daughter Isabella also mentioned.
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Bartlett Street
Frank McKee
Charles H. Hoyt
What to wear in Boston explained by the Post
The Boston Post’s Sunday issue pictures the latest outfits in Boston stores. Readers are guided on current fashion choices and what to wear, helping with the daily wardrobe dilemma.
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What Does the Brakeman Say in Verse
A Baltimore American verse puzzle asks what the brakeman means by his coded shout. The speaker imagines a cryptic chart to unlock the garbled language and reveal the tale behind the muffled words. The piece Playfully ponders language, meaning, and understanding.
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Baltimore American
Odd Bits of News From The Early Republic Era
A year of labor yields a cashmere shawl of top quality. A butterfly in India shows left wing yellow and right red for males, colors reversed in females. China yields a 5020 volume dictionary and 22937 volume encyclopedia. Potatoes claim medical use for rheumatism as a fomentation. A Chicago firm exports a line of 5 cent passenger transport to a rail station. Guatemala taxes cattle export at 70 dollars per head. Jellyfish eat by wrapping itself around prey. Hog bristle sorting in Tianjin involves meticulous length matching. Kodaks used to gather evidence in Corning against saloon keepers. Topeka plans a grand 1904 exposition for Kansas state pride. Long distance telephone enables robbers to skim about 100000 from pool rooms in New York by betting on past winners.
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Republic of Guatemala
Tien Tsin
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Kansas
Topeka
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St. Louis
Rain Proof Raglans Show by A Shuman & Co
A Shuman & Co present original rain proof Raglans in tan and oxford shades with heavy weight spipoore. Described as the most satisfactory garment yet for rain snow and cold protection. Plaid interiors shoulders and backs satin lined. Fabric is warranted by the manufacturer.
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A Heart's History from The Post's Original Short Story
Florence Bates presents a tale of love and choice through a doctor's retrospective. A widowed patient, a cautious clerk, and a physician narrate how passion, duty, and timing shape marriage. The doctor ends with a double twist: his first wife returns, and the wise confidante moves on, leaving him a father of three.
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China
Boston Social Notes Highlight Cuban Marriage Rumor
Society items report a rumored engagement of Superintendent Frye to Senorita Maria Arruebarreno of Cuba after a Boston meeting last summer. Also listed are a Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association gathering, a Tuileries tea for Miss Anne O Sturgis, Estella Rowe engagement, a lecture by Rev Henry Spaulding, a De Andria piano recital, a public art education meeting, and talks by Mead Sartist La Farge Morse.
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Frye
Serorita Maria Arruebarreno
Boston
Cuba
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Park Street
Anna Barrows
Housekeeping
Tuileries
Edward Bangs
Beacon Street
Anne O. Sturgis
W. E. Rowe
Melrose
Estella B. Rowe
George M. Keen
Malden
Henry G. Spaulding
Dorchester Woman's Club
Whiton Hall
de Andria
Association Hall
Normal Art School
State Board of Education
Edwin D. Mead
Emily Sartain
Philadelphia
John la Farge
New York
Edward S. Morse
Salem
WHEN FIRE BELLS RANG AT MARKET STREET SALE
A chaotic scene as bidders rush to a sale then abandon it when a man who bid seventy five dollars disappears. Fire engines and patrol wagons thunder by, two onlookers discuss a prior gloomy incident involving a half dollar, an antique item and a missing bidder.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Various Society Meetings and Local Club Events Reported
November Society of Colonial Wars meeting at Commander Eaton’s residence at the navy yard. Tufts Mandolin and Glee Club concert in Maplewood under the Second Universalist Church. Miss Vera Barker resigns Cov erly School due to ill health and will visit Oregon. Maizie Blaikie appointed in her place. Malden and Deliv erance Munroe chapters plan December gathering. Andrew Social Club in South Boston holds third outing with a concert and dancing. Central Club of Somerville hosts a ladies night. Boston artists present a musical program with Bohemian supper and dancing. Mrs. Amelia Howes’ Wood hosts a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Seymour Maynard on their twenty-fifth anniversary. Malden Friday Club votes on a motion at a recent meeting. Auction scene interrupted by a small fire, sale resumes with few bidders remaining. Miscellaneous humorous quips and notes appear. Concerts at Carney Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital praised. hospital charity concerts continue weekly with organizer names listed. Madelaine Stuart endorses the effort as worthy.
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Society of Colonial Wars
Joseph Giles Eaton
Navy Yard
Tufts College Mandolin and Glee Club
Columbian Hall
Maplewood
Second Universalist Church
Vera Barker
Coverly
Malden
Oregon
Maizie Blaikie
Deliverance Munroe
Andrew
Greenville Street
Amelia Howes’ Wood
Alfred. Seymour Maynard
Breakfast Menu and Suggested Recipes from Dorchester
A vintage breakfast menu features items such as hominy coffee oysters on half shell and broiled mutton chops with baked sweet potatoes and tomato preserve. Desserts include chocolate custard and coffee jelly. The notice lists Mrs. E. M. Speakman of 2 Lynnville terrace Dorchester Mass.
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Regret After Marrying Old Fashioned Husband
A widow recalls a costly mistake after marrying a traditional man. She laments Henry’s escape with $8000 while others obtain far larger sums, highlighting remorse over her choice and the resulting financial loss. The Baltimore American reflects on consequences of imprudent marriage.
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Baltimore
Life-Preserver Turkey Laugh Teases Thanksgiving Fate
A humorous Chicago News snippet quotes a jokey taunt about smoking cigarettes until Thanksgiving, implying the speaker will be too worn to be killed afterward. The remark reflects satirical tone over life and holiday fate.
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Pen mans fortune and a fountain pen claim
An earnest young man questions a writer about wealth then asserts he earned his fortune. He defends a fountain pen product as among the best on the market, citing pride in his success and a quote from the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Opened by mistake reply to a proposal in a letter
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a woman recounting how she rejected a marriage proposal. She mailed back the proposal with the note opened by mistake and signed her name, turning the question into a chastened, witty anecdote.
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JUST THE TERM FOR HIM
A Chicago Post quote notes the artist confessed deep discouragement and planned to quit the profession. The remark frames him as finished, illustrating the speaker's blunt judgment of his career status.
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Burden of Small Things Prompted Doctor Advice
A Chicago News quip shows a doctor telling George they must go to housekeeping as he has overworked himself at light duties. The exchange reflects humor about care and daily chores.
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Admittance of Colored Clubs to Federation Promoted
Officers elected for Round Associates of Malden include President Mrs Wilson Secretary Marion Richardson Treasurer Billa Organ A Dorothea Dix house event at 14 East Brookline street featured Miss Louisa McAllister Francis Rev Herbert Spencer Johnson spoke on the house work Flowers were sent for patients with notable contributors Governor Crane H Russell Dr Heard Senator Lodge and many others listed among donors
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Dorothea Dix
East Brookline Street
Louisa McAllister Francis
Herbert Spencer Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Monough
Boston
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Heard
Senator Lodge
R. Lawrence
William Appleton
J. B. Ames
B. P. Cheney
E. P. Roger
Charles Sprague
I. G. Wadsworth
E. Cary
E. G. Hazleton
S. P. Blake
E. W. Appleton
George Wiggliesworth
R. H. Dowce
H. Pickering
Gifts To Harvard Add Fourteen Large Donations
President Eliot announced gifts to Harvard University and the museum now being built. Notable contributions include from Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Shaw Mrs. Henry L. Higginson and Professor Agassiz plus gifts from Mrs. Henry Draper L. F. Billings C Coolidge and others totaling 1130000? 113,684.51. Names listed include Jacob J. Schiff Edward F. Atkins and Sheldon.
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Agassiz
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Society For Promoting Theological
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Riant Collection
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