Lafayette Day Sparks Fund Drive for Paris Monument
The Yorktown surrender anniversary inspired support for a $20,000 Lafayette Memorial in Paris. Boston and Massachusetts will fundraise outside schools, with Rev Edward Everett Hale acting as Boston’s Lafayette Memorial Commission representative to plan collections for the monument destined for the French republic at the next Paris exhibition.
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Yorktown
Paris
Lafayette Commission
McKinley
Boston
Massachusetts
Edward Everett Hale
Lafayette Memorial Commission
French Republic
Destiny and the courage of our destiny in McKinley speeches
In a Chicago Auditorium address and prior remarks en route to Omaha, President McKinley spoke of the American people possessing the courage of their destiny and a current of destiny flowing through their hearts. Critics urge plain language over lofty rhetoric to clarify what destiny means and warn against assuming a divine plan.
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Omaha Exhibition
McKinley
Chicago
It is a dilemma that should give pause to expansion movement
A terse remark notes that the dilemma presents a hesitating moment for advocates of expansion, signaling concern over its potential consequences and urging reflection before proceeding with further growth.
Massachusetts Board of Trade weighs telephone charges
The board discussed reducing telephone and telegraph rates and the possibility of a new company entering the field. With elections upcoming, public discussion will focus on state supervision of the telephone business and a possible alliance with a foreign company to tax the public for monopoly profits.
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Massachusetts Board of Trade
Beacon Hill
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Death of Harold Frederic Shakes American Letters
The death of Harold Frederic in Henley England deprives American literature of a rising star. A self taught writer who rose from proofreader to editor of a nationally influential Albany paper his novels are marked as distinctly American. His Damnation of Theron Ware was a standout fiction work of the year and his historical novels set a standard.
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Harold Frederic
Henley
England
Albany
National
Mr. Frederic
Theron Ware
America
The Business End of Imperialism Explored
The piece argues against imperialist expansion, noting that open trade requires reciprocity. It cites Edward Atkinson on Philippine markets, cheap labor, and the clash between open doors and protection. It warns that importing islands risks flooding U.S. jobs with low-cost goods and labor.
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Massachusetts Board of Trade
Edward Atkinson
Philippines
Mr. Atkinson
United States
Boston Bus Vision and Electric Car Talk in 1900s Echo
The Observant Citizen weighs bus service on Beacon street against old horse car routes, noting climate worries and the charm of London style but practicality of cold New England winters. It cites New York’s electric hansoms, a Boston fare anecdote, and references to Naval Constructor Hobson, Olney’s law practice, and local cultural figures amid a scene of early transit and social notes.
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Beacon Street
London
New Boston
Rbt
New England
Boston
Charles Street
State House
Treets
New York
Way Down East and A Patchwork of War News
A scattered miscellany notes long street scenes at a fair with a billiard exhibit, praises Navy flag raising in Puerto Rico, Ensign King’s hal yard tussle earns him notice, cadet theatricals risk, Peter S McNally shown skills beyond swimming, and a social club lecture on life incidents.
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Navy
Puerto Rico
King
Peter S. McNally
Bumper the Dog and a Loss Beyond Words
A narrator recalls the deep bond with his dog Bumper, who followed him wherever he went and died, leaving a memory of smouldering love. The writer contemplates death, a reckoning, and the hope that the dog will join him in eternity as they both move toward the “narrow house.” Charles Josiah Adams.
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Rome
Charles Josiah Adams
Notable Civil War Substitute and Early American Clergy Obits
Brief notices recount Mrs. Amanda Purcell of Portsmouth sending her nephew to fight for $800 as a substitute in the Civil War. Also memorials for Rev. Dr. Lewis Crebasa Browne the oldest Universalist minister in New York, Judge Francis Springer Iowa pioneer, Rev. M. C. Harris honored by Japan, late Sherman Hoar famed Harvard epigramist.
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Amanda Purcell
Portsmouth
N. H
Lewis Crebasa Browne
Honeoye Falls
N. Y
Universalist
Christian Leader
Boston
Harper’s Bazar
New Hampshire
Beatrice McDonald Becomes Henry Hamiltons Bride
Beatrice McDonald, once engaged to Marco McDonald, endures hardship after a failed marriage and travels. She is found by Miss Hamilton and cared for at the Hamilton home. Henry Hamilton learns her truth, and Beatrice recovers, later marrying Henry in a quiet ceremony at the homestead.
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Mary
William
Miss Hamilton
William Brady
Fanny Hamilton
Miss
Henry
Henry Hamilton
Ango
Beatrice
Beatrice McDonald
Hamilton Homestead
Marco McDonald
New York
Short Story Contest Offered by The Post Weekly Prizes
The Post invites women readers to submit original short stories for a weekly prize program. First place earns ten dollars, second five dollars, and four others two dollars each. Stories must be 700 to 1000 words, single sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded manuscripts sent to the Short Story Editor.
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Post
Sunday Post
The
Harvard French Lectures by Edouard Rod Announced
Edouard Rod, novelist and Revue des Deux Mondes contributor, will lecture on French literature for the Cercle Francais de l Universite Harvard under its direction during the coming academic year. The annual series began last year with M Rene Doumte of the same review. M Paul Bourget is likely to lecture in 1900.
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Edouard Rod
Revue Des Deux-Mondes
Cercle Francais de l'Universite Harvard
Harvard Universit
M. Rene Doumte
Revue Des Deux: Mondes
M. Paul Bourget
Cercle
Letter to the editor defends civil service appointment in Boston
A Boston letter from October 18 counters a claim by a writer signed Justice about a likely appointment in the Shaw administration. It states John W. Schenck, a local young man, received official notice and will report for duty. The writer urges restraint, cites the Golden Rule, and defends the Republican stance while labeling Justice as misguided.
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Heo. Shaw
Commonwealth
George W. Lowther
Lowther
John W. Schenck
Republican Party
Boston
Free Trader Rails Against Dingley Tariff Logic
In a letter from East Boston the writer rebuts the Boston Journal and argues the Dingley tariff raises insufficient revenue. Citing Treasury data for August, he notes American manufactured exports value and questions whether protection raises prices for home buyers. He asserts American producers are cheaper than English workers even with higher wages.
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Educer of the Post
Sir
Boston Journal
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Boston
Europe
Germany
England
Protectionists
East Boston
Position of the Post Letter on Sewer Tax Defeat
A reader objects to a new sewer tax citing burdens on working families with mortgages. He argues taxes rise due to yearly city deficits and mocks ongoing municipal projects while urging defeat of the bill. The letter criticizes levies as excessive and anticipates further charges on residents.
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Regar
Union Depot
Commonwealth Avenue
F. D. Armstrong
They Are Champions Until Beaten Says George Bushong
A reader letter from George Bushong argues the Boston team’s 1898 title claim since games were played that year while the 1899 crown remains undecided. He invites other rooters to weigh in on the wager and championship question.
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Bostons
George Bushong
Pseudo Conversations In Comic Dialogues From Older Papers
A collage of humor and wry observations from Washington Star Brooklyn Life Puck Philadelphia North American New York Weekly and Detroit Journal presents brief quips. Jokes about talking deeply golf beer taxes heaven and punning Berlin editor cases highlight dated social foibles and witty exchanges.
England Will Not Shrink From War Says Hicks Beach
London dispatch reports Sir Michael Hicks Beach declaring Britain will not shrink from conflict over Fashoda and rights in Africa. He warns France, notes possible war but urges peaceful settlement, and defends imperial aims in Egypt while signaling readiness to act if necessary.
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Michael Hicks- Beach
North Shields
Lord Rosebery
Herbert Asquith
France
Fashoda
Major Marchand
Egypt
Africa
Michael Hicks-Beach
England
Paris
Daily Mail
Toulon
Brest
M. Lockroy
The
Standard
Marchand
the Temps
Pekin
Russia
Japan
Pacific
Asia
China
Port Arthur
Great Britain
Celestial Empire
Siberian
Pacific Ocean
Europe
Yangtze Valley
Spaniards Leaving Cuba Evacuation Ordered
Senor Benitez delivered notes to American commissioners detailing General Blanco's decree for evacuating the trocha from Jucaro to San Fernando and moving troops to Cienfuegos. Cavalry to Placet as to sell mounts and then proceed to Cienfuegos. Completion expected by early November. Parrado says over 15,000 Spaniards may seek discharge to remain on the island.
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Havana
Senor Benitez
Blanco
Trocha
Jucaro
San Fernando
Cienfuegos
Placetas
Parrado
Spanish Evacuation Commission
Claus
Hodgdon & Holt plant to shut down after limited output
Laconia New Hampshire October 19 The Hodgdon Holt Manufacturing Company hosiery plant halted carding spinning and knitting and will finish goods on hand this week before a shut down next Saturday for an indefinite period The company employs 17 workers with a daily output of 500 dozen hoses for men women misses and children
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Laconia
N. H
Hodgdon & Holt Manufacturing Company
Skeletons of Indians Found at Hough's Neck
In Quincy on October 19 a dig near Hough's Neck uncovered nine skeletons. Professor Willoughby of the Peabody Institute examined the remains at the request of Librarian Spear of the Historical Society. Ground was dug over but no new skeletons appeared. red ochre found in the grave led to theories of painted tribal faces.
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Quincy
Hough’s Neck
Water Department
Willoughby
Peabody Institute
Spear
The
Historical Society
Juvenile Larceny Suspect Free After Court Action
Herbert Campbell, 18, held at the House of Correction for eight months on larceny, faced a second complaint for stealing a bicycle. Judge Stevens and the court placed the case on file after a mutual agreement with Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin. Augusta W. Roose was found not guilty of conveying mortgaged property and discharged. Edward Tierney received six months for larceny. Jeremiah Shea three months for idle and disorderly conduct. Cesar Legati placed on probation for assault and battery. William B. Whittier pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and was sentenced to eighteen months in the House of Correction.
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Herbert Campbell
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Stevens
McLaughlin
Augusta W. Roose
Edward Tierney
Jeremiah Shea
Cesar Legati
William B. Whittier
Silas Peirce Buried After Family Funeral at 434 Columbus
Partners and surviving ex partners attended the funeral of Silas Peirce from the family residence at 434 Columbus avenue yesterday afternoon. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Boston National Bank wholesale grocers association North American Insurance Company Nantasket Steamboat Company Wesleyan Association New England Conservatory of Music North End Mission Atlas Mutual Insurance Company Northern Railroad Old Colony Steamboat Company East Boston Company and local church groups were present. Pallbearers were Joseph E. Hare E. E. Partridge Jacob H. Haskell F. B. Webster Joshua Merrill and Henry Merritt. Interment was in Forest Hills. Many tributes were shown.
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Silas Peirce
Columbus Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Boston National Bank
Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association
The
North American Insurance Company
Nantasket Steamboat Company
Wesleyan Association
New England Conservatory of Music
North End Mission
Atlas Mutual Insurance Company
Northern Railroad Company
Old Coleony Steamboat Company
East Boston Company
Mr. Peirce
Joseph E. Hare
E. E. Patridge
Jacob H. Haskell
F. B. Webster
Joshua Merrill
Henry Merritt
Forest Hills
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