Governor Crane’s businesslike Massachusetts policy outlined
Governor Crane’s message mirrors President Roosevelt in tone his stance prioritizes economy prudence and streamlined administration. The editorial lauds his frank recommendations on consolidating commissions reducing expenditures and overhauling state enterprise structures, while noting inevitable political pushback and the likelihood of legislative adoption.
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Crane
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Ben
Legislature’s 1902 Session Promises Reform and Restraint
The 1902 Massachusetts Legislature will convene with about a thousand bills, but few will pass. Reform urges minimize tinkering and curb two threats: strike influence and fanatical reformers. Honest lawmakers should unite to curb bribery, blackmail, and needless, consequential legislation.
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Massachusetts
Gov. Crane
Legislature Docket and the Call to Curb Harmful Bills
The letter urges a small prudent docket and praises Lowells delegation for avoiding corrupting, revenue driven bills. It criticizes sensational measures and insists on limiting overlong sessions, while noting urgent issues like the Boston subway and warning against blackmailing reformers.
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Lowell
Smirch
Boston
Massachusetts
City Hall Inauguration Decor Sparks Critique of Expense
The piece denounces lavish interior decorations for the new city hall on inauguration day. It urges restraint and compares to Governor Crane’s modest induction, arguing that florals are unnecessary and wasteful given city expenses for smallpox care.
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City Hall
Crane
Diplomatic Reception Heads Normal Line at White House
New Year’s White House reception featured Lady Pauncefote at the lead with her daughters as she stood ahead of Dr von Holleben amid questions of precedence. German ambassador forgave the shift, assigning the head position to Lady Pauncefote while her husband Herr von Holleben was ill with gout.
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White House
Pauncefote
Herr von Holleben
Sparrows Targeted as Illinois Hunters Strike Big Toll
Reported sparrow hunters in Illinois say they killed three tons of sparrows in a week, praising the effort as upholding a belief that the bird harms crops and other species. The piece warns that such slaughter could threaten the sparrow if the trend continues, implying the species could become extinct.
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Illinois
Retirement of A G Walsh Leads City Committee Farewell
The retirement of Mr. A G Walsh from the headship of the Republican city committee removes a hard working and competent manager who has faithfully served in a capacity that tests patience and tact. He has administered the office in an able manner and deserves commendation for his service.
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A. G. Walsh
Republican City Committee
Walsh
Miss Wilkins Faces Marriage Question in Silence
The text notes it is up to Miss Wilkins to deny or confirm marriage status. In the absence of denial, silence implies affirmation. It claims Miss Wilkins may not have been wed as often as Senator De pew but has reportedly been married around ten times.
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Miss Wilkins
Senator Depew
Lincoln, Neb
Kentucky Mountains
Boston
Pelham
United States
Uncle Sam
Washington
Lowell
Massachusetts
Moody
Committee On Appropriations
Post Office
Sub
Supervising Architect
Mabel Hill
Lowell State Normal School
National Historical Association
Miss Hill
Barnard College Seeks Support as Promised Gifts Linger
Barnard College faces a fundraising gap as 200000 dollars remains to be raised to match Rockefeller’s pledged gift. The text questions the fate of many men once active in educational causes and calls for renewed backing from supporters.
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Barnard College
Rockefeller
New York under Seth Low to be watched closely
Under Seth Low's management New York will be watched as closely as during Van Wyck's term, but the nation will seek more satisfactory results from a broader leadership standard.
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Seth Low
New York
van Wyck
City Hall Palm Branches and Palms Plan Stirring Debate
A string of satirical notices mocks municipal spending and decor such as rubber plants for Senate corridors and potted palms at City Hall. References scorn officials and whet public interest in the state house and inauguration extravagance while lampooning local governance.
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Dimon
Out of the Common Pugilists Deposed in 1901
A collage of short notes notes a range of topics from sports to social issues. Deposed boxing champions in 1901, Kansas prairie dog counts in counties and townships, a 74 year old former slave recounting emancipation, British army horse numbering, a crusade in Alton against nonworking husbands, a Berlin society push for horse-wagon cruelty prevention, Galveston sea defense plans, and plans for a Galveston sea wall and city elevation.
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Kansas
Galveston
Quotations on Suffrage Debates and Treasury Appointments
Excerpts debate the use of the standing and grandfather clauses in suffrage laws, noting opposition as a means to limit voter access and avoid Southern odium. The piece also contrasts Gov Shaw’s treasury role with past secretaries, arguing he is qualified despite not being a banker.
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Virginia
Constitutional Convention
Gov. Shaw
the Treasury
Wall Street
Gage
Cleveland
Treasury
Daniel Manning
Charles Ss. Fairchild
Manning
William Windom
Harrison
John G. Carlisle
Congress
Shaw
Providence Journal
Local notes on city offices and public life in Mist year
A roundup of city governance changes and public life, noting the janitor Warren N Roberts from the old building, the clerks and committee records, and the extension of electric streetcar lines. It covers church sociables, crime statistics, the Boston subtreasury office renovation, and local cultural events with mentions of Miss Mabel Hill and the National Historical association.
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Warren N. Roberts
Kirk and Anne Streets
Boston Music Hall presents new entertainment scheme
Boston Music Hall reports instant public response to its novel program blending musical travesty satire and vaudeville. The stock company features Maude Odell Blanche King Eleanor Falk and others with a strong chorus. Pousse Cafe and Fly Farm are staged daily with high class vaudeville. Showings at 12 30 to 2 and 4 30 to 8. matinees at 2 and 8. Ticket prices range from 25 to 100 cents.
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Boston Music Hall
Jane Bernard
Mattie Boorum
Augustus Cook
Robert Dailey
Sam Sidman
Frank Lalor
Robert Harris
Jake Bernard
Keiths Theatre Week of Jan Six Delivers Grand Vaudeville Bill
Keiths Theatre announces a week of vaudeville starting January six featuring a revival of the songsheet with about fifty trained colored singers led by R J Jose. Acts include Gracie and Boogby Dolly Gray songs, John Bowker in The Passion Play travelogue, Harry Howards ponies and dogs, Jenny Eddy and pickaninnies incoon songs, Meers sisters wire act, Hal Stephens mimicry, Linton and Leila McIntyre sketch, Wenona and Frank rifle and pistol shots.
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Keith
R. J. Jose
Brotherhood of Man
John Bowker
Harry Howard
Jenny Eddy
Meers Sisters
Hal Stephens
Harry Linton
Leila McIntyre
Wenona
Frank
Bargains in left-overs at Wood's jewelry store
Bargains in goods left over from Christmas stock are being disposed of at Wood's mammoth jewelry store. Items once priced at two and three dollars and 1.50 to 2 dollars are now marked at 98c. Pocketbooks formerly 7i. are selling at 38c each.
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Wood
Mammoth Jewelry
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