Taft warns Democrats may threaten Philippine policy
The Outlook piece cited by Gov Taft warns that a Democratic gain in Congress could signal U S abandonment of the Philippines and spark renewed unrest. It argues Republicans must win to continue a stable civil government and prevent chaos, urging continued strong U S guidance and rejecting calls to withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Taft
United States
Democratic Party
Philippines
Republican Party
Taft
Cuban tariff debate dismissed as bosh by Rev Conwell
The discussion over Cuban tariff policy is dismissed as bosh by Rev Dr Russell H Conwell of Philadelphia who argues the tariff on sugar was set before Cuba and that the United States has kept its promises to Cuba. He rejects implying the tariff seeks to crush Cuba and notes U S support for Cuban independence and aid against Spain. The piece questions the motive to reopen the issue in Congress.
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Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Boshy Bosh
Conwell
Cuba
United States
Spain
New York Tribune
Political squabbles and party lines delay action on reform
A Springfield Republican critique denounces the tabled resolution as a product of political animus toward Gen Wood and the Philippines policy. It argues for independent judicial duty, questions Massachusetts public opinion, and condemns the coal strike stalemate as harmful to workers and the public, urging arbitration and justice over force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Massachusetts
Springfield
Republican
Donkey debates and distant drums in a noisy political roundup
In a brisk Federal-Era tone the column muses on William Jennings Bryan’s fading political pull within the Democratic Party, the Miles and Dreyfus chatter, Senator Morgan’s Nicaragua and Colombian issues, Kruger’s return to South Africa, beef-trust injunctions, and the stubborn meat prices as the era’s noisy, opinionated public square.
Out of the Common and Other Global Notes
American brewers have invested four million dollars in and about Havana. A San Francisco medical writer notes Los Angeles hotels employ indigent consumptives as waiters. Germany produces more gloves than France with 1100 firms and 85 factories export focus. France imports American corn meal mainly to fatten geese. October leads Berlin weddings with 3469 last year, followed by April with 2795.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Germany
France
Berlin
Notable Bits of Wordplay and Political Quips
A collection of witty observations and satirical lines on politics, society, and public figures. Highlights include remarks on Cuban policy, archives of diplomacy, and playful puns about names, signs, and patriotic conduct observed in urban daily life.
Trains to Chicago cut to Twenty Hours
The New York Central and Pennsylvania lines announce a twenty hour non stop style ticket between New York and Chicago on the 15th instant. The 912 mile route yields an average speed of 45.6 miles per hour including stops, four hours faster than the current best service and eight hours faster than the usual. Fares will be 28 dollars or one dollar more per hour saved from ordinary passage.
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New York Central
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Denver
Ocean
Springfield Republican
Debs to Make Denver Home and Other Notices
Labor leader Eugene V. Debs announces residence in Denver Cal. Rose Melville's secret divorce granted in Cincinnati. Miss Melville regains Smock name. Wedded in Marion Ohio Jan 7 1889. British consul general Lionel E G Carden new Cuba minister. Royal mentions and antique violin note.
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Eugene V. Debs
Denver
Cal
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Sam W. Smith
Cincinnati
Rankin D. Jones
Miss Melville
Harry Hardy
Smock
Marion
Lionel E. G. Carden
Havana
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Four Canadian Pacific railway paintings on display at public library
A library exhibit features four large paintings from the Canadian Pacific railway showing scenes along the route. The works highlight light and shadow across snow capped peaks and glaciers with titles including Hazel Peak and Victoria Glacier and Mount Stephen.
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United States
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hazel Peak
Victoria Glacier
Lake Louise
Rocky Mountains
Sir Donald
Selkirk Mountains
Mount Stephen
Banff Springs Hotel
Canadian Rocky Mountain Park
Washington pulls back on friars land sale plan
Washington observers study the presidents letter to the Pope and Taft instructions as officials outline a radical shift in policy on the sale of friars lands in the Philippines. The note cites church state separation and says religious orders cannot perform public duties there any longer, urging the church to find other agents for instruction.
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Washington, D. C
Vatican
Philippines
White House
Taft
Senate Philippines Committee
Cortelyou
Gov. Taft
America
Root
Philippine Islands
Delicate land reform talk shields church funds from purchase
A colonial report describes transforming unproductive land into capital for investment while denying use of proceeds to restore friars in parishes. The task is framed as a business matter of property buying and land title settlement, not a diplomatic mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Death notices for Dr Stephen King and Mrs Bridget Brennan
Frank King received a London cable announcing the death of his brother Dr Stephen H King who lived in Providence after earlier in Lowell He and his family had begun a continental tour ten days ago The body will return for burial Mrs Bridget Brennan died at rear 222 Suffolk street this morning aged 26 She leaves husband John two children a sister and emigrant family in Ireland
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Frank King
London
Stephen H. King
King
Lowell
Providence
R. I
Bridget Brennan
Suffolk Street
John
Mary McDermott
Ireland
Funeral notices for four local residents
The community mourns Isabelle Petti, Jennie E. Long, Georgianna Guilmette, and others as funerals are held from homes and churches. Services include a 4 PM wake for Isabelle at 123 Shaw Street, burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery, and duties handled by Undertakers McDermott, Rogers, and Archambault. Burial sites include Catholic cemetery and Somersworth NH with masses planned.
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Isabelle Pettigrew
Gage
Shaw Street
St. Peter’s Cemetery
McDermott
Jennie E. Long
Kinsman Street
Sacred Heart Church
Lawrence
J. Tighe
Thomas H. Muldoon
Schmidt
Cook
Kennedy
James
Daniel Finegan
William Cogan
Bartholomew Sheehan
Fr. Tighe
J. F. Rogers
Georgianna Guilmette
Merrimack Street
M. Tremblay
Napoleon Guilmette
L. Godin
Wilfred Gaudette
Obituary notices from Salem and surrounding area
In Salem on June 5 Catherine Hart aged 64 and in this city Mayer6 Ann McSorley aged 65 died at home 352 Market street on June 6 Stephen Gouletsos aged 18 died at Lowell General hospital on June 6 Bridget Brennan aged 26 died at home rear 222 Suffolk street on June 7 Giov Gianna Gagnon aged 29 died at home 122 Tucker street on June 6 David Carufel aged 78 years six months three days died at his home 50 Elm street on June 6
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Tucker Street
Georgianna Gagnon
Carufel
Elm Street
David Carufel
Hadley's Jamaica trip paper described island history and crops
Judge S P Hadley of Lowell presented a paper on his 1900 Jamaica trip in the Central Congregational vestry detailing the island's early history, people, and fertile fruits and vegetation. Troop F cavalry units began marching to camp from Framingham, planning to meet Carlisle and Westford squads at Lake Walden and reach camp later today.
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Central Congregational Church
S. P. Hadley
Lowell
Jamaica
Big Pond
South Framingham
Lake Walden
Carlisle
Westford
Old Home Week Plans for Tewksbury Week
Tewksbury outlines the Old Home Week schedule with events on Wednesday July 30 at the Centre noon dinner reception and public meeting followed by a band concert. Thursday July 31 at the north part of town includes a clam bake speeches open air games and a band concert. Saturday August 2 at the Centre features baseball and other athletic sports. Sunday August 3 offers union services and addresses by former pastors. A new pump replaces the broken common pump.
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Centre
Summer visits and moves noted for local residents
Miss Mamie Joyce of New Bedford, formerly of Lowell, visits friends in the city and will return next Tuesday. She will be joined by Miss Annie Donohoe of Agawam Street who will stay in New Bedford for the rest of the summer. Mr. Henry Keyes and family of Broadway have moved to their cottage at Lake Mascuppic for the season.
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Mamie Joyce
New Bedford
Lowell
Annie Donohoe
Agawam Street
Henry Keyes
Broadway
Lake Mascuppic
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South Africa
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Herbert
Knight of the Bath
Helen Gould
Chelmsford Street
Lincoln, Hale and
Liberty Streets
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Senate
Providence Journal
Greece
Edwin Booth
Middletown
R. L
Indian Avenue
Boothden
James L. Kernecian
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Hrnour-al-Raschid
William McDougall
Rockland
Nova Scotia
Frederick Lugard
Molesworth Sykes
Royal Geographical Society of London
Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Go
Merrimack and Palmar Sts
Sun
Esa
State Farm
Prince Albert
Pope
Chelmsford
Tewksbury
Louis Alexander
Paul O. Kable
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone 580
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Fousber
Bowler Bros
Worcester
Mass
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pawtucket
Lowell Rubber CO
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester Optical Co
Gundlach Blair Camera Co
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
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