Precarious Peace in Philippines Faces Scrutiny
The article argues the Philippine situation shows a treacherous uprising by many Filipinos including pacificos holding office, despite Governor Taft's reports of allegiance. It claims true peace is mockery and calls for self government and independence under U.S. protection as urged by Massachusetts Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Balangiga
Taft
Massachusetts Democrats
Philippine Islands
Subjection of Empire to Foreign Domination Denounced
The speaker asserts a 450 million tael payment will be made and declares the empire’s submission to foreign domination without parallel in modern history.
American treaty hailed as canal victory and shift in policy
The article discusses a prospective canal treaty granting the United States rights to build and control a Central American canal with neutral peacetime access and wartime fortification. It argues the pact represents a broad American triumph, superseding the Clayton Bulwer agreement, and frames Secretary Hay as a facilitator of a national achievement rather than a personal triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Isthmus
Great Britain
United States Senate
England
Secretary Hay
Hay
Senate
Sugar War Prompts Calls to Cut Prices Across Nation
A discussion of beet sugar producers challenging the Sugar Trust in the West, arguing three cent per pound granulated sugar is feasible. The piece condemns the differential tariffs and questions why prices remain high in the East while western producers push lower costs.
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Sugar Trust
Missouri River
The Ransom of Miss Stone
The fund for Ellen M. Stone’s release from Turkish brigands grew fast as hopes rose to meet the demanded sum. With the deadline looming today, patriots across the country rushed to help, trusting Americans will raise the rest to save her life. The nation historically unites in crisis, aiding a fellow citizen abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Stone
Miss Stone
Humiliation of China under peace protocol revealed
The protocol shows China’s surrender of autonomy as the powers demand land for legations in Beijing, fortifications and foreign garrisons, destruction of inland forts, and French as the official language, with a two year arms ban and bar on arms imports. Indemnity seems minor beside these terms.
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China
Prince Chun
Berlin
Baron Ketteler
Taku
Pekin
Seacoast
Objections to Faust on stage and a bustling Boston scene
A reader questions whether Faust by Lewis Morrison is an opera or drama, leaning toward drama as Morrison’s singing is doubtful. The piece also covers a busy Boston Food Fair in Mechanics Building with crowds at free samples, a well received memorial oration for President McKinley by Sergeant Morse, a charitable lunch after the event, and notable city happenings including Tremont Temple mortgage relief and international interest from Sir Christopher Furness.
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Bijou Opera House
Boston
Bijou
Jason Wentworth
Old Gaiety Theatre
Tolanthe
Faust
Lewis Morrison
Morrison
Mechanics’ Building
McKinley
William A. Morse
Old South Church
Miss Stone
Tremont Temple
Ge CU
Lorimer
Kington Irving
Christopher Furness
Great Britain
Constant Rigaiden
Constant Reader
Pi Alley
Russell Sage
Mr. Morgan
Alice BH. Whitaker
Sir Tom’s Toast and Quick Whims on Wealth and Bets
A jauntily worded toast praises Sir Thomas and the Columbia yacht team, noting speed and skill as the crew keeps the cup. The piece shifts to editorials and humorous musings on wealth, philanthropy, and a Maine Woods quip about a hunter and a Bostonian.
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Tom
Thomas
Sir Tom
Columbia
Prominent Japanese Couple Visits New York
Mr. and Mrs. Kasao Hatoyama of Tokyo stay at the Waldorf Astoria before Yale lectures on Japan Civil Code. He is a Yale Law School alumnus and former Japanese House speaker. Mme. Hatoyama studies American women’s dress reform and promotes Kyoiku-Kwai education work in rural Japan.
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New York
Kasao,Hatoyama
Tokio
Japan
Hatoyama
Yale University
Waldorf-Astoria
New Haven
Yale
Yale Law School
House of Representatives of
University of
Mme
America
Mme. Hatoyama
Kyo-iku-Kwai
New England Stage Notes and Legal Echoes
A mixed column reports on rail and weather signs in Philadelphia, a kidnapping case in New Jersey, and a theatrical scene from Newton Newkirk. It recounts a novel will dispute where Marion Gifford inherits after a missing testament is recovered from a chair, as Lawyer Brant presses for truth amid family tension.
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Marton
Lewis Deane
Gifford
Marion
Young Brant
Frank
Hypatia Shoemaking Highlights New Fall Styles
Hypatia showcases fall shoe styles and shapes for the season with prices at three dollars per pair.
Big New England store runs big sales and attractions
Around the Store highlights sales on men s clothing including tweeds and worsteds with low prices. Gymnasium Goods offer punching bags at 2 dollars. Pilgrim Shoes for Men and men s hats are marketed with big value and service. An Oriental Bug Dept and a large House Furnishing Annex draw crowds while the Book Dept promises choicest literature for all minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Bug Dept
New England
Warm bedding values from sheets to comforters on sale
Advertises a range of bed coverings and blankets in varied sizes and materials with prices. Includes 11-4 white blankets with borders, wool and all wool options, per pair prices from 1.00 to 5.00, plus cambric cotton yardage and comforters, sheets, and down puffs with discounted or regular prices.
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United States
Household Necessities and Open Fire Place Willow Basket Sale
Household necessities offered include oil heaters that smoke less and choppers that halve kitchen labor. Feather dusters, wood baskets for the hearth, and carpet sweepers that lift tacks are advertised at low prices. Special sale highlights a large Willow Basket worth $2.25.
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Boston Business Office
Boston Boston
Washington Street
A. Grozier
Caltor and Publisher
Soston
Leighton Parks
Eommanuel Church
Bostonian Society
Old State House
George L. Nichols
Henry Drouet
Somerville
Henry
Dorchester
Savin Hill Council
K. of
George M. Sawyer
Sturtevant Blower Company
Sawyer
Jamaica Club
Jamaica Plain Society
Roxbury
Navy Yard
UN T. Burnett
Maine
N. B
BUCS
G. B. Delue
Weshington
Bon Tel
Kasao Hatoyama
Sampson
Philadelphia
General Alger
Mechanics’ Hall
Joshua Straw
Liberty
Hiram
Hiram Hay
New Jersey
Ewton Newkirk
May McDermott
Old Harbor Street
South
Boston, Mass
Frances Gifford
Lillian Gifford
Lawyer Brant
POGT
Post’s Illustrated Menu
Jordan Marsh CO
Shackford
Words and Music By
Chas. Shackford
Walts
Ken
Universal Food Chopper
T.c
Universal
Harvard
Bissell
Grand Rapids
Naahi
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