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Post Publishing Co
Boston Post
Post
J. H. Maloney
W. J. Salter
The
E. A. Grouzier
Willie
Cleveland Plain’ Dealer
Clara
Maude
Chicago News
Harry
Detroit Free Press
Weary Watkins
Higgins
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago
Chicago Times-Herald
Philadelphia Bulletin
Brooklyn
Gilback
Quader
Brooklyn Lite
Welcome Dewey Returns to New York for Massive Homecoming
Column extols New York City planned welcome for Dewey returning from Manila Bay. It claims a grand display from coast to coast, with a naval parade and triumphal arch, noting two sculptors died and a third suffered a stroke in building. Imagines 2,000,000 visitors and anticipates Boston as a forthcoming welcoming event.
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New York
Dewey
Manila Bay
Massachusetts
Boston
Press censorship in Manila exposes bias against McKinley
Robert M. Collins reveals military censor issued orders to suppress anything that could harm the McKinley administration. The letter questions how much news is filtered to aid the presidents renomination campaign and asks who instructed General Otis.
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Robert M. Collins
Associated Press
Manila
Collins
Bryan
McKinley
Philippines
Otis
American manufactures abroad rise to a million a day
Treasury statisticians report U S manufactured goods sold overseas at a daily rate of one million dollars since the year began. Four years ago exports averaged half a million daily, showing a doubling in foreign trade, driven by quality and price advantages amid global competition.
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Treasury Department
Atbara Bridge
Canada
Trade Journal of
United States
United States Army
President May Open Congress Early On Expansion Policy
The piece discusses a potential extraordinary session of Congress before December to advance McKinley’s expansion policy. It argues a pre holiday session could hasten organization and debate, offering time savings and greater public accountability, despite a Republican majority in both houses.
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Congress
McKinley
House
Tremont Theatre Manager in Manchester Sees Autumn Stay
Observations from Boston writer noting John B Schoeffel Tremont manager remaining in Manchester by the Sea until after October. The piece recalls the theatre box office scene and local autumn scenery alongside various social notes about actors, society figures, and recent regional incidents.
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John B. Schoeffel
Tremont Theatre
Manchester by-the-Sea
Manchester
John
Tremont
Extra Session Worthwhile Move Emphasized
A commentator urges holding an additional legislative session as a prudent step, arguing it could advance key priorities and provide a structured opportunity for policy refinement. The remark frames the extra session as beneficial despite potential costs or logistical hurdles.
A Benelovent Monopoly in Industrial Commission Testimony
Witnesses in Washington argued that Standard Oil benefited the public through organization lowering production costs and kerosene prices. Critics contend monopoly harms competition and questions remain whether lower prices justify the abuses and crimes tied to establishing the trust.
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Industrial Commission
Washington
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Oil
Cambridge assessor injured in New Hampshire fall
John M. Davis, Cambridge city assessor, vacationing in Colebrook, New Hampshire, was thrown from a horse and suffered a broken leg above the ankle. The article also notes upcoming testing of the battleship Kearsarge near Cape Ann and other local notices.
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John M. Davis
Cambridge
Cape Ann
Fay Marries as Lilac Hedge Harvests a Promise
A Chicago Record poem recalls a walk with Fay among lilac hedges. The speaker notes protection and love as mating birds bless their moment, then reveals Fay has since married, hinting spring’s coming and a lost romance.
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Fay
Chicago
Humorous Household Quips and Daily Snaps
A collage of jokes and witticisms from various papers. Bits feature war service humor about Willie, social banter on hair and fashion, bridal quips, and marital squabbles. Snappy lines capture everyday village and city life with playful punchlines.
Supper Menu from Historic House Table
A dated supper menu lists Tomato Soup Roast Stuffed Lamb with Sage Deesing Shelled Beans Yellow Summer Squash Mashed Potatoes Huckleberry Pudding Hard Sauce Green Up 2 Pie Ice Cream Nobscot Ice Water Coffee or Tea Cold Boiled Ham Silced Thin Hot Biscuits Blackberries Cup Custard Delicious Cake ca.
Beatrice Sheldon Seeks a Distinguished Admirer at B- Maine
In a Maine summer resort, Beatrice Sheldon nicknamed Trix pursues Captain Waverly, a man she views as distinguished, rich, and talented. Her rival, Mrs. Waverly, arrives with the captain’s new bride, cooling Trix’s plans as she watches from the sidelines. Meanwhile Mills congregation considers renewal plans and a possible temporary replacement for their pastor amid his announced break.
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Beatrice Sheldon
Maine
Beatrice
Trix
Miss Sheldon
New York
St. Sauveur
Captain Waverly
Helena Macombe
Helena
Hop
Mrs. Rollins
Mrs. Waverly
Miss Trix
Boston Porto Rico relief plea for 26000 pounds weekly aid
The Boston Porto Rico relief committee appealed for immediate funds after a cyclone devastated Porto Rico. Forty thousand people in the Ponce district alone are described as starving and shelterless amid the rainy season. They seek 26000 pounds of provisions weekly from Boston until relief flows on the ground.
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Porto Rico
Ponce
Boston
Francis H. Peabody
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Devonshire Street
Josiah Quincy
Charles H. Cole
Elwyn G. Preston
Robert M. Burnett
Lamont G. Burnham
A. K. Pettingill
Francis Dumaresq
Boston Porto Rico Relief Committee
Notable Personal News and Political Rumors From New York
The Princess Elizabeth of Waldeck Pyrmont becomes betrothed to Count Alexander of Erbach Schoenberg. U S minister to Argentina Mr Buchanan visits New York and faces reassessment of his mission. Baltic voyage returnees include Miss Farnsworth and others. Municipal Electricians elect officers led by Captain William Brophy. Rear Admiral Schley joins the Connecticut Fat Men's Association as its members dwindle. Rumor claims Vice President Hobart ill and may retire, prompting a Roosevelt vice presidency push led by Henry Cabot Lodge.
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Elizabeth of
Waldeck- Pyrmont
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Alexander of
Erbach-Schoenberg
National Association of Municipal Electricians
William Brophy
Boston
G. 8 S. MacDonald
Ottawa
Henry Cottell
Adam Bosch
Newark
N. J
Barret McAllister
Bradford
Garret A. Hobart
United States
Hobart
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore Roosevelt
Babcock Will Bequeaths Art Treasures To Museums And Heirs
The will of William P. Babcock filed in Suffolk outlines bequests of 1000 each to Elizabeth Russell and Mme Louise Millet Sagnier. The bulk of the estate funds a Boston trust for Louise Babcock with eventual division to cousins Lemuel and L Hollingsworth Babcock and the Davenport heirs. It also leaves a large art collection to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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William P. Babcock
Suffolk
Bois D'Arcy
Eine
Oise
France
Elizabeth Russell
Medford
Mme
Louise Millet Sagnier
Jean Francois Millet
United States
New England Trust Company
Boston
Louise Babcock
George L. Babcock
Lemuel Whiting Babcock
Milton
L. Hollingsworth Babcock
New York City
Lewis Davenport
Museum of Fine Arts
Josiah Bradley
Testator
Millet
Diaz
Vollon
Royhet
Eugene Delacroix
Daumier
Bayre
William M. Hunt
Robert Moat
Eccleshall
Staffordshire
England
Pavonia Arrival Promises News on New Cunard Docks
Pavonia, captained by Atkin, arrives with 146 cabin 63 second cabin and 414 steerage passengers. Boston agent Alexander Martin is among the passengers and is expected to relay news on two 600 foot ships planned for winter and changes to Cunard docks in East Boston.
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Pavonia
Atkin
Alexander Martin
Boston
Cunard
Caldwells Ten-Year Marriage Anniversary Shared with Guests
Friends gathered at 30 Shafter Street Dorchester to toast Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Caldwell on their tenth anniversary. Mrs. C. C. Quinn hosted with Miss Alys Putnam assisting as music and readings entertained. Many clergy and local residents attended and presented gifts including a cut glass punch bowl from 8. & Pierce Co. associates.
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G. C. Caldwell
Shafter Street
Dorchester
C. C. Quinn
Alys Putnam
C. Tilton
Archibald
D. W. Macdonald
Charles Dean
Stephen
I. Bowen
W. H. Smith
John Kellar
Lizzie Kellar
Metta Putnam
M. E. Shelton
H. A. Perkins
T. C. Chapin
D. G. Squire
Ethel Squire
E. B. Brown
Harry Forest
C. Martin
Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
8. & Pierce Co
Business and Shorthand School Admits Students in Boston
A 58 year old Boston school announces an intensive three month course in business and shorthand for individuals seeking self employment. Evening sessions open with new Rune admitted daily and visitors welcome at 666 Washington St near Beach. Prospectus available.
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Eper
Upsis
New Rune
Prospectus
Washington St
Cor. Beach
Boston
Holden of Ward 11 a Leading Boston mayoral prospect
Ex Senator Holden of Ward 11 is hailed as a strong mayoral candidate in Boston politics. The article praises his experience in the House and Senate, business acumen, real estate holdings, and wide network, noting his popularity and civic activities in Boston and nearby towns. It highlights his Harvard Law background, Republican loyalty, and plans while detailing his country home near Billerica and frequent travel.
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Holden
Ward
Joshua B. Holden
Boston
Mr. Holden
Woburn
Harvard Law School
Joshua Bennett
George Holden
J. Holden
Boston Common Council
Ward 11
City Hall
House of Representatives
Eaker
Ward Ll
Olden
Bates
Guild
Senate
Governor’s Council
Lowell
Reading
Billerica
White House
Back Bay
Holden Rae
Old Middlesex
Gilead
Algonquin
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America
Sam Sothern
E. H
Sam
Jobber
Transcript
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Black Hawk
George F. Emerson
Indian Pond
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Copley Square
Mr. Simpson
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Old Orchard
H Newman & 134
Kneeland
Toe Bt
Winfred Co. Ackers
Somerville High School
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the Holyoke High School
John D. Buckingham
New England Conservatory
Europe
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Gustavus A. Ostermeyer
Roxbury
Leipsic
Germany
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Pcuss
Lee
Eliza Barker
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Neemqeeece
the Post
M. Louise Tracy
Parker’s Avenue
Waltham, Mass
Mills
Mr. Mills
Porto Rico Committee
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Schley
Connecticut
Fat Men’s Association
W. P. Babcock
Will
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Bens Crissen
Meluicinal
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