Paths of Glory and a Trio of Trials in The Herald
The Boston Herald accuses Senator Hoar of inconsistency while Williams Jennings Bryan campaigns against territorial expansion and for currency expansion. A New York Court of Appeals orders another trial in William Laidlaw v Russell Sage, highlighting the ambition and risks of a mission-minded financier known for many trials.
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The
Boston Herald
Senator Hoar
Williams Jennings Bryan
New York Court of Appeals
William Laidlaw
Russell Sage
New York Missionaire
War with the Philippines Arouses Wartime Fervor
The prospect of conflict with the Philippines stirs strong patriotism, likened to Artemas Ward's fervent pledge to sacrifice all his wife's relations for the country. The comparison highlights intense public enthusiasm during wartime anxieties.
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Philippines
Artemas Ward
Artemas
Legal Debate On President's War Authority Over Iloilo
Boston lawyer Moorefield Storey questions the president’s use of land and naval forces against Filipinos in Iloilo. He cites that only Congress can declare war, and Congress has declared war only against Spain. Iloilo actions target Spain’s enemies, not declared foes. The Philippines remain outside U S territory unless a treaty is ratified.
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Moorefield Storey
Boston
United States
Iloilo
Storey
Congress
Spain
Philippine Islands
Time's Changes in Identification in Assault Case
A witness testifies about recognizing the accused in an assault after claiming little prior contact. The attorney challenges the witness on timing and memory, noting changes in the man since the earlier sighting and eliciting a description of a dog as the notable difference. Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Separation letters in wartime romance from Chicago Tribune
A husband bids farewell for four weeks promising daily letters and telegrams on return, urging his wife to stay brave. She, in turn, asks if his life insurance assessments are current, highlighting concern and affection in a wartime context.
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Miranda
Ralph
Chicago Tribune
Postmaster Named for Hortonville Vermont
Washington announces the appointment of Daniel P. Naramore as postmaster at Hortonville Vermont among fourth class selections made today.
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Washington
Daniel P. Naramore
Hortonville
Truth and Fiction and the Man Who Stored His Treasures
A humorous tale of Mr. Greenup who spent 20 years locking valuables each night and calculating burglar risk. A single night absence of break in proves his grand math wrong, leading to a paradox of effort versus luck. The excerpt includes local notes on residents, events, and a business creditors meeting.
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Greenup
Scott
Mr. Greenup
Aunt Penelope
Chicago Tribune
The Causes of the Decay of Roman Civilization
A Cincinnati Enquirer joke notes a club fall discussion by women who read essays on weighty topics but pay little attention to them. The aside features Mrs Wallace and a skeptical observer.
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Wallace
Debate Over Man Provokes Club Member Exchange
A club exchange centers on judging a man described as self confident and full of himself. One member asks how others endure him while another defends him, saying the critic has erred in underestimating the individual.
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Detroit Free Press
Maiden Lady and Disagreeable Girl Exchange Quips
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt records a light exchange where a maiden lady and a disagreeable girl joke about exceptions to male behavior. The dialogue plays on social manners and humor within a domestic setting.
Miss Brown and the Headache Notice
A brief Punch quotation notes a social misunderstanding as a speaker apologizes for missing Miss Brown due to a severe headache and an invented absence at home, while acknowledging the oversight.
Left handed man and moon over shoulder superstition
A brief quip from Cleve land Plain Dealer questions the luck of a left handed man who sees the moon over his right shoulder and asks if that omen is lucky or unlucky. The playful exchange reveals local superstition and wit.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stone and plaster fronts in a Cincinnati jest
A brief whimsical line from the Cincinnati Enquirer features a dialogue where a suitor proposes marriage only if a stone front can be provided, while the reply contemplates a plaster alternative.
Fractional Leap Year Birthday Banter
Dialogue from a New York Journal strip features Miss Leftover noting 20 birthdays as Dasherty plans to remember her with roses when February 29 arrives, a playful exchange reflecting leap year humor.
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Dasherty
New York Journal
Not Very Pretty Says Hobson Mockery in Cincinnati
Fragmentary remark in Cincinnati quotes a speaker doubting a woman's appearance and referencing Hobson in a biting exchange. The line invites a sharp, era-typical response and hints at social judgments of beauty. No other context is available from the readable text.
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Hobson
Cincinnati Enquirer
Farm for Sale Near Boston with Apple Trees and Pasture
35 acres of mowing and tillage land with 275 bearing apple and pear trees. Dry loam and black loam sections yield 3 to 5 tons of hay per season. 15 acres fenced pasture can support 25 to 40 cattle in winter. Near depot and post office eighteen miles from Boston. Mortgage option. Must be sold at once due to owner's health.
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Boston
Two-year Manure Stock and Local Cattle Sale Notice
A Maynard Massachusetts notice from S. D. Perry and W. A. White Manager advertises farm property and cattle for sale. It mentions two years’ manure in a barn cellar, a two-story house with running water, and a choice lot of New Mich and Springers offered at competitive prices. Also listed is a nearly new two-horse sleigh barge for sale and a note about selling strategies.
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John Tucker
Brooks’ Block
Nasan Street
F. A. Rich
James Gallagher
Thompson Court
Rich
W. A. White
Maynard
Mass
S. D. Perry
Vose Farm
Maynard Church Services and Parish Notes
Congregational and Methodist services listed for Maynard area with weekly schedules. Churches include Maynard Congregational with morning and evening services, Sunday school, choir details. Methodist with several meetings. St George’s Episcopal with 10:45 service. St Bridget’s RC Church listing masses and sacraments. Holy days and rosary society noted. Danish reference for baptismal timing.
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G. 8. Pine
Holy Trinity Church
Marlboro
St. George’s Church
This Town
R.W. Hudgell
St. Luke’s Mission
Hudson
Holy Trinity
T. C. Jackson
W. H. Gutteridge
Christian Kendeavor
Amory Maynard
Herman E. French
C. W. Merril
C. E. Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Higgins
L. D. Wilson
Epworth League
ST. George's Episcopate
ST. Bridget’s R. C
A. J. Crowe
Wesers
West Acton
Miss McMorrow
Fresh oysters at Central market daily. rooms to let
Fresh oysters arrive daily at the Central market. Two furnished rooms available to rent. apply to Mrs. Booth at Booth's lunch room.
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Booth
PONDEROUS PLODDERS ELEPHANTS CROSS STEEP RIVER BANKS
A Times of India note describes elephants crossing a river with steep banks. The herd moves slowly, tests footing with their trunks, then wades or swims across deep water. They climb the far bank by kneeling and pulling with trunks and tusks, finally reaching solid ground after dramatic exits.
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India
Times of India
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Yale University
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May Morgan
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Mabel White
St. Bridget’s Church
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A. T. Haynes
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Horace N. Wilder
Wilder
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Lupo
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J. i. Gay
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W. Hudgell
Loyal Assabet Lodge
Javin Taylor
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G. M
Willian Stokes
N. G
H. B. Broadley
R.S
HS Parmenter
B.S
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Herbert Meade
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W. Davies
Garvin Taylor
Fred Green
Harry Dimery
R. Marsden
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John Webster
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P. G. D. Miller
P. G. Gavin ‘Taylor
Brother Saylor
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Parker House
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Joseph H. Koshland
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E. H. Maker
Concord
Maynard & Nichols
West Acton, Mass
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Fumie
P. O. Box
Capes
W. B. Cases
Joseph Booth
Walter B. Currier
Maynard’s Block
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