Caffery and Howe: respected ticket yet deemed inconsequential
The article lauds Senator Donelson Caffery of Louisiana and Archibald M. Howe of Cambridge for their loyalty and integrity, but dismisses their ticket as irrelevant to the era’s great questions. It notes Caffery’s Civil War service, anti lottery record, and Howe’s New England reputation, while arguing the public is about to settle major issues on predefined lines.
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New York
Donelson Caffery
Louisiana
South
Congress
Senate
Washington
Archibald M. Howe
Cambridge
New England
Caffery
Howe
Maine election clues point to stronger Democratic vote in Maine
The Vermont results temper Republican hopes and boost Democratic prospects in Maine. Analysts note Reed’s opposition, Hale’s anti imperial stance, and the campaign’s normal contest dynamic, suggesting Maine may swing harder for Democrats next Monday, reflecting Vermont’s Tuesday pattern.
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Vermont
Maine
Green Mountain
Pine Tree
McKinley
Thomas B. Reed
Hale
Temperance Convention Harsh Attacks on McKinley
A Worcester Prohibitionist gathering showcased harsh language, with speakers criticizing President McKinley in blunt terms. The convention highlighted a fierce, temperance driven discourse and the use of highly offensive remarks directed at the chief executive.
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Worcester
McKinley
United States
A Bad Campaign Cry Breathes on McKinley Retirement
The speaker criticizes violent rhetoric in campaigns toward William McKinley. He argues such denunciation harms justice, inflames rebels, and undermines fair play, noting McKinley’s retirement would threaten republican stability. He urges restraining name-calling despite urging retirement for the sake of institutions.
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William McKinley
Free transfers urged to end five cent city fares
The writer argues Boston should unify streetcar fares within the city limits from Roslindale to Ward 23. Elevating line rules and outside franchises are blamed for double charges. proposes free transfers across continuous routes or a citywide five cent fare, possibly via inter-corporation agreement or alderman action.
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Lmits
West Roxbury
Boston
Forest Hills
Roslindale
Ward 23
Board of Aldermen
State House
Olney’s Bryan letter marks pivotal campaign moment
Ex Secretary Olney, a highly regarded nonpartisan figure, endorses Bryan amid a shift from Democrat reform to a republic versus empire choice. His forceful argument urges voters to act on actualities and safeguard the republic, signaling a major political incident of the campaign.
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Olmey
Bryan
Republic
Empire
Dog days and yellow day remembered in Boston notes
The Observant Citizen recounts dour quirks and scenes in Boston including the nineteenth anniversary of a yellow day, a small incident on the tally ho coach in Woman and Wine at the Boston Theatre, and a note on James Taylor not paying twenty five cents. It mentions Tucker Nuck Island and the Floating Hospital going into winter quarters, praising its charitable work and a polite subway ticket seller helping a lady. Boston hotels see a late summer rush as tourists return from mountains and shore.
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Boston Theatre
James Taylor
Scollay Square
Chaffee and Muldoon Dry Wood Joke Stuns Court Martial
In 1878 General Chaffee demanded dry wood from Irish veteran Muldoon during a rainstorm at Arizona’s Fort McDowell. Muldoon failed to return with wood and vanished, later deemed a deserter. Two years later Chaffee, now major, learned of the tale at court martial, where humor led to a six month post fatigue sentence and a light discharge. The moonlit porch moment and the old joke linger in memory.
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Chaffee
Arizona
Sibley
Phenix
Fort McDowell
Lower
Verde
Muldoon
Dirry
Alcatraz
Denver Times
Golf Links Courtship at Norfolk Club
In a Norfolk golf outing at the links Amy Clark teaches Jack Walker golf and mutual affection blooms. After hours of play and playful banter, Jack confessionally asks Amy to marry him as bystanders tease about a lost Silverton ball. The couple heads back to the clubhouse with plans for their future.
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Norfolk Golf Links
Jack Walker
Amy Clark
Jack
Burton
Amy
Norfolk Links
Walker
Clark
Silverton
Whiskey and royal visit mark a Missouri ball tale
The story recalls Governor Robert T. Stewart in Kentucky era drinking with gusto at a St Louis grand ball for the visiting Prince of Wales. Stewart joined the platform with the prince as St Louis society passed in a lavish procession, his merriment noted by all.
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Robert T. Stewart
Kentucky
Prince of Wales
St. Louis
Stewart
Jefferson City
Prince
Sunday Post promises surprises in story paper department
September arrives and the Sunday Post announces a forthcoming issue. Readers are urged to buy the Sunday Post for 3 cents to satisfy themselves, noting it is a family favorite and particularly popular with women who recognize a bargain.
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Sunday Post
Story Paper
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu and Recipe Notes
Daily table hints list meals for breakfast lunch and dinner with menu items such as cantaloupes oatmeal cream broiled mackerel baked potatoes and more. A featured recipe instructs how to beat eggs sugar and flour then bake and includes a cherry salad note. Miss Wellington Box E Groton Mass.
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Miss Wellington
Box E
Groton
Mass
A Bathr oom Joke From The Soap And Sponge
In the Chicago Record a bathroom joke features the Soap asking how to stand in politics and the Sponge replying I am an expansionist. The pun hinges on wordplay between political ambition and bathroom items.
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Chicago Record
Governors and royals in a slap joke on Missouri cure
A humorous scene features Stewart slapping a prince on the back and asking if he wishes to be Governor of Missouri. England’s heir, intoxicated, ignores the bold move, while a convalescent ward inmate quips about Kneipp cures and poverty. An ex-justice of the peace recounts the tale.
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Stewart
Missouri
England
St. Louis Republic
Kneipp
Chicago Tribune
Be School opens next week boys and girls return to study
Jordan, Marsh and Co advertises school clothes for the coming term. It touts renewed energy after vacation and claims to supply outfits for all ages at low prices, stressing style quality and value.
Boys Clothing Discount Offers at Local Store
Advertises boys clothing and furnishings with deep discounts on school suits, youths’ suits, trousers, shirts, waist blouses, and nightwear. Highlights all wool fabrics, range of sizes from 3 to 19 years, and prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars, with a focus on value compared to higher prices elsewhere.
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oTes
Summer St. Side
Boots and Shoes Promote Durable Kids Footwear
Advertisement highlights strong wear resistance for boys and girls shoes with multiple listings for Misses and Children's sizes including width options AA to D and price points from 1.50 to 3.00. It showcases Balmoral styles in calf and Latin calf for boys and youths with emphasis on durability and value.
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WTC
AGA Tongo
Eae Santas
Girls School Dresses and Reefers at Deep Discounts
Readable catalog snippet shows girls clothing from 6 to 14 years with wool and fancy mixtures, including dresses, reefers, and serge sailor suits. Prices offered at 98c for some dresses, 1.98 to 2.98 for others, and 4.50 for serge sailor suits, with multiple colors and braid trim mentioned.
Fall Misses Golf Hats In Millinery Parlors
Fall styles for misses hats are shown on second floor millinery with prices from 75 cents to 3.50. Indigo blue caps with leather visors are well made and warranted. Similar hats elsewhere cost more. ours are 50 cents with three-letter monogram for 25 cents extra. Street Floor.
Hosiery Ad Brings Fast Black Double Knee Stock
A school hosiery advertisement touts fast black double knee cotton hose with ribbed legs and reinforced heels and toes. Each pair sold at 25 cents, described as made from strong combed mace yarn and warranted for satisfaction.
School Supplies Now Available At Low Prices Third Floor
Readable stock list shows Scholars' Companion with lock and key, Pencils, Crayons, Rulers, Compasses, Composition Books, Plates, and more offered at bargain prices. Includes assorted items and hundred of other useful articles.
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Faber
United States Building Soap Exhibit in Washington Street Window
A facsimile of the United States Building at the Paris Exposition is shown in the Washington Street display window. Built of Royal Cuticle Soap with 14,000 cakes, the exhibit is advertised as the finest toilet soap display and is offered for a limited time.
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United States
Washington Street
Royal Cuticle Soap Three Cakes for 10c Deal
The Royal Soap Co of Cincinnati offers Royal Cuticle Soap at three cakes for 10c, a dozen for 40c, and 480 per gross. The dainty soap soothes the skin and beautifies the complexion, marketed on merit and value. Regularly 10c a cake, the deal promises exceptional reach and quality at a remarkable price.
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Royal Soap Co
Cincinnati
Judge Probes Gambler's Lesson After On The Spot Fine
A young man brought before a judge for gambling pays a fine on the spot. After adjournment he asks for a private talk and recounts how the police warned them to stop. He describes staying with a strong hand amid bluffs, while the judge laments the absence of that decisive evidence at trial.
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