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E. A. Grozier
Olympia Homeward Bound Prompts Nationwide Welcome
The Olympia under Admiral Dewey sails toward the United States after Manila victory. Health and condition are reported good aboard the ship at Gibraltar. The homecoming promises a grand, ceremonial reception and a historic national demonstration honoring a naval commander and victory.
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Admiral Dewey
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Olympia
Dewey
New York
Washington
Congress
Manila
Yellow Fever spread raises alarms in Florida and Gulf states
The report notes 23 new yellow fever cases and two deaths in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi with Key West most affected. It contrasts Havana and Santiago improvements under U S control, urges stricter U S sanitary measures and vigilance to prevent the disease entering and spreading within the United States.
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Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Key West
New York
Havana
United States
General Wood
Santiago
General Brooke
Cuba
City Clerk J Mitchell Galvin Resigns After Long Service
The city announces the resignation of J Mitchell Galvin from his post as city clerk a position he has held since 18391 The article praises his skill judgment and faithfulness while noting retirement for private business ahead of changing political luck and suggesting he is fit for a broader career outside Boston.
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J. Mitchell Galvin
Galvin
Mr. Galvin
Boston
City Hall
International boycott over Dreyfus case sparks expo protests
Indignation at the Dreyfus affair prompts hostility to the Paris Exposition to open in April. European centers threaten exhibit withdrawals citing France's turmoil and race prejudice. Some U.S. lawmakers consider pulling funding from participation already pledged. The piece criticizes the proposed boycott as ineffective and impractical.
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Dreyfus
France
Congress
United States
Independent Pope Seen as Potential Mayor Candidate
The writer argues Colonel Albert A. Pope is not a strict Republican, voting for McKinley and Wolcott but also for Russell and Cleveland, making him an independent. The piece compares his stature to a strong mayoral candidate and notes Boston political circles.
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Albert A. Pope
Colonel Pope
McKinley
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Crane
Russell
Grover Cleveland
Paris Exposition Expects Mixed Exhibits Amid Dreyfus Fallout
The piece argues that private withdrawals from the Paris Exposition are unlikely due to commercial interests and diplomatic constraints. It notes France cannot halt public exhibits without angering allies and warns the expo will suffer somewhat from Dreyfus controversy, but French merchants will still ship goods to compete.
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France
Call for Immediate Park Square Public Market Plan
After the New Haven rail line vacates Park Square station the city should act to acquire the property for a public market house. Support grows for locating a market closer to residential areas to boost commerce and real estate values, with urgent council action urged.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Park Square
Josiah Quincy
Marine health and newspaper praise mingle with autumn prose
Report cites low sickness in the marine battalion at Cavite and compares to Otis reporting higher rates while noting Guantanamo records. Governor Suena praises newspapers for honesty. Autumn scenes close with a nostalgic verse from Joe Done.
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Cavite
General Otis
Guantanamo
St Lawrence University Elects Rev Dr Almon Gunnison President
The trustees of St Lawrence University elected Rev Dr Almon Gunnison of Worcester Massachusetts as the new president. Baron de Rotheal, visiting from Paris, stays at the Touraine Hotel and comments on Dreyfus while avoiding discussion. Colonel William Beals observes his 84th birthday. Reverend Arthur Aeckerman travels from Portland to attend the Congregational Churches council in Boston. Miss L L M Coote, daughter of the British Vigilance Association secretary, climbs the Matterhorn. Mr and Mrs M M O'Brien of Salem celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with seven children and ten grandchildren at their Essex Street home.
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Almon Gunnison
Worcester Mass
Baron de Rotheal
Paris
Touraine
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Dreyfus
Leutenant
Arthur Aeckerman
First Congregational Church
Portland, Or
West Medford
Mass
International Council of Congregational Churches
Boston
L. L. M. Coote
British Vigilance Association
Metterhorn
Alps
Mr. Mills
Miss Coote
M. M. O’brien
Salem
Essex Street
Jumbled Anecdotes and Quips in 19th Century Echoes
A collage of quips and brief dialogues from various papers highlights social foibles humor and idle musings. Snippets include Todgers advice on whiskey and coughs a flirtatious exchange about kissing and names a remark on destiny and a Paris Rennes judge stance plus a yacht race aside and a curfew clock image.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Philadelphia
Ida
Belle
Tony
Chicago News
Destiny
Indianapolis Journal
China
Mr. Darley
Harper’s Bazar
Rennes
Washington Star
Sunshine Leads Lawyer to Lost Wife and Reunited Hearts
On a sunny Public Garden path the wandering Charles Leighton meets Sunshine a child who guides him to his wife Kathleen Marsh Leighton. Kathleen initially resists but reveals she never stopped loving him. He vows to care for Sunshine and reunite the family after years of separation.
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Kathleen
Kathie Marchmont
Charles’ Leighton
Leighton
Nursey
Little One
Sunshine
Brooks
Estelle
Mamma
Wrath
Kathie
Appy
Kath
Marjorie Fairbig
Mr. Leighton
Alderman Colby Aided by Republican Support for Mayor Bid
Boston alderman John H. Colby of Ward 12 refused city car service, rode paid private transport, and drew praise from Republican leaders as a potential strong mayoral candidate. A veteran reform-minded official, Colby backs up his stand with ward and city hall knowledge and a history in Municipal League campaigns.
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Board of Aldermen
John H. Colby
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