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Prohibition Party in Worcester Demonstrates Persistent Conviction
In Worcester the Massachusetts Prohibition party meets in convention to nominate state officers. The article lauds their courage and steadfast idealism, noting they seek no electoral success, reject partial aims, and even refuse Governor candidacy to avoid hindering Crane.
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Downtowm Emergency Hospital Nears Reopening Plan
The downtown Emergency Hospital is set to reopen under a new maintenance arrangement with funds from labor organizations and merchant aid via hospital certificates for employees. The piece urges municipal control while noting private support should keep the facility running until it can become a municipal service.
Boston School House Sanitation Debate Prompts Closures
The school committee postpones Dr. Courtney’s closing order for Weston Street Primary School until sanitary repairs are completed. Critics warn Roxbury’s diphtheria cases and deaths signal broader hazards, urging immediate action to ensure safe, healthy environments for Boston children.
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American girders for Transvaal war effort prompt orders
Reports say the British government is requesting iron girders and bridge sections from the United States due to faster delivery and higher quality. The note cites American industrial superiority seen in the Atbara bridge and suggests American workers command top global trade through skilled labor, though it hints at a counterpoint.
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Iron price surge hurts industry and jobs in New England
The article notes a sharp yearly rise in all iron forms, with pig iron doubling in price and steel products rising accordingly. It claims higher costs reduce activity in user industries and argues tariff policy has harmed Massachusetts and New England iron mills, leaving the region underserved.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt II Remembered for Industry and Charity
Obituary tribute to Cornelius Vanderbilt II, grandson of the Commodore, noting his self made quality and use of wealth. It praises his disciplined approach, contribution to transportation facilities, and generous charitable acts, portraying him as a hard worker of princely benevolence.
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Boston Notes on Arts, Police, and Local Anecdotes
Kronberg returns from New York after painting Rich ard Mansfield in Cyrano and other roles and will travel to Chicago for more sittings. Boston Theatre marks its 45th year with veteran Auguste Suc in the orchestra. Boston police officer Captain Wescott, a Civil War veteran, is popular in Division 5. Plant thieves plague Roxbury, while actresses boycott France over the Dreyfus verdict. Meat dealers report rising wholesale beef prices blamed on Chicago trusts. Texans lament lack of rail cars. A Jersey divorce suit cites hair in soup as grounds. cigarette holders debut in amber glass. Benjamin L. M. Tower visits New York. Patrolman Cogan’s recovery from injuries is slow. Martin P. Higgins is recalled for a famous speech at a Franklin Typographical Society dinner.
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Dorchester youths and local figures noted in press paragraph
The text highlights Jack Henderson of Dorchester station as an energetic supporter of Warren baseball and a friendly figure. Fred Marden of the Dorchester route Hotel and Railroad News Company is praised for early rising. It also mentions reduced street watering and a peaceful Police Commission, contradicting reports of friction.
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Which way O France which way by Charles Perez Murphy
A 1899 call from Chicago urging France to choose a path in a moral crisis. The writer warns against fear prejudice and hate and pleads for France to utter decisive words shaping justice and honor for a jailed prisoner.
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Charles Perez Murphy
Chicago
The Pullman Tragic Return of a Faraway Wife
In a midnight Pacific express car a man returns to confront his wife only to find her in a Chinese mistress scene. Mazie Lee betrayed by a divorce and remarriage to Yee Toy the cook. He pleads forgiveness but she warns it is too late as he flees into the night.
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Noted Politicians and Donor Gifts Highlight Personal Notices
Thomas Bain becomes the first farmer to hold the Canadian House of Commons speakership. The Ingersoll Monument Association seeks funds for a Peoria memorial to the agnostic. Americans in London include H A Garfield and others while Darius Cobb’s Hayward portrait gains prominence. Oakland accepts Carnegie gift for a public library with guaranteed support and tax consideration. Louis Lange Jr resigns as Bremen consul over imperial policy. Admiral Howell to be navy yard commandant as Captain Barker assumes the examining post.
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Short Story Contest Rules for The Post Readers
The Post offers weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with 10 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 2 dollars each for four others. Stories must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, with full name and address, prepaid postage, and return postage. Only women readers may enter. manuscripts should be folded and mailed to Short Story Editor.
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Whimsical Gossips From City Society Pages
A collage of light humorous exchanges from multiple papers features Clara and her conductor husband, newlyweds quarreling over salaries, a servant inquiry, a misshapen photo remark, and jokes about gifts like a U.S. Senate seat or a diamond. The remarks showcase social banter and domestic ribbing.
Surveyor McCarthy Seen as Strong Mayor Candidate
Charles town born 1852, McCarthy has led in Republican politics since 1873 and served in the state legislature since 1892. A longtime official in Charlestown, he rose from fire department work to surveyor of the port, with broad endorsements from national and local leaders.
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McCarthy Pressed by Ward 4 Bars to Run for Representative
The text notes a 1892 division in Ward 4 Republicans leading to McCarthy's nomination at a caucus without his sanction. He had declined earlier runs but, urged by Henry Cabot Lodge and party leaders, agreed and won. Since 1890 he answered about 3000 employment requests yearly, aiding all who sought help. Endorsements came from Hoar Lodge Wolcott Crane and many prominent officials and bank leaders.
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Funeral for Rev William OConnor at Roxbury Mission Church
The funeral the Rev William O'Connor C S S R was held at the Mission Church Roxbury with two morning services due to large crowds. Archbishop Williams and several clergy attended while Monsignor Magennis of Jamaica Plain delivered the eulogy and music featured Schmidt's requiem.
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Baltimore
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Lynn
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Hyde Park
Whitman Dies in Office of Heart Failure at Summer Street
Joseph E. Whitman a longtime Coburn & Whitman wholesale clothier died in his 73 Summer street office yesterday noon from heart failure following acute indigestion. He leaves a widow and no children. his Newton home was 12 Vernon street.
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Minnehaha Cages Recipe and Table Notes from Everett
Daily table hints list dishes for breakfast dinner and supper including cantaloupe roiled wheat broiled mackerel baked potatoes Minnehaha cakes coffee and more It also provides a chicken consomme recipe with slow boiling Instructions and a chicken salad suggestion signed A O Batchelder 16 Forest Avenue Everett Massachusetts
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Boston Post Menu Competition Opens Prizes For Bills
The Boston Post offers five dollars weekly for the best three meal bills of fare submitted by women readers. Entries must read like a menu with prep directions. Meals for four to five persons should cost under ten dollars weekly. Submissions end each Saturday with winners printed Sundays. Address Cooking Editor, Post, Boston.
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