Cambridge News From Boston Essex Club Keeler Leads
Col George A Keeler, longtime Cambridge resident, manages the Essex opposite South Station in Boston. His prior posts include steward at the Colonial club and leadership at the University club of Indianapolis before moving to Boston May 15. Also notes gypsy moth eradication, new women’s club building plans by Clarence H Blackall, and local anecdotes from The Listener and Cambridge.
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George A. Keeler
Cambridge
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Colonial Club
University Club
Indianapolis
Clarence H. Blackall
Mellen Street
Somerset Street
Newspaper item fragment from August 18 1900
Readable lines indicate pricing options 2.50 per year by copy or subscription, with postal service classification as second class matter. The fragment suggests a periodical notice or catalog entry dated Saturday August 18, 1900.
Upham praised as best Middlesex county commissioner
Editorial argues against replacing Samuel Upham with a rival driven by mere desire for office. Upham is described as honest diligent and faithful with long service and strong outcomes. The piece urges citizens to retain the incumbent for the county’s well being.
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Samuel O. Upham
Middlesex
Upham
The Cuban Teachers Visit Cambridge and Their Impact
The Cuban teachers have left Cambridge after a well organized, friction free sojourn that impressed with their character and study capacities. The two months of experience inspired both teachers and audiences, sparking ambition for further education and spreading American life stories that will influence schools and homes for generations and possibly promote annexation.
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Cambridge
None can doubt the 1900 Cubane expedition success
The passage praises the 1900 expedition as a great success and a noble conception well executed, noting it will make the Cubane more American than ever if realized. It emphasizes universal belief in its potential and the project’s strong execution.
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Cambridge
Cuba
Washington
Charles A. Mason
Mason
White
Mason Estate
Mason Street
Mass
Memorial Hall
The Forthcoming Tax Rate Faces Higher City Levy
Assessors have not released this year tax rate due to discovery of information delaying final compilation. A rate around 18 dollars is predicted as they seek additional personal property to lower the levy. Real estate value growth is flat amid high building costs and Metropolitan park system expenses push up overall costs.
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The
Chronicle
Offensive advertising and the fight for visual decency
The article by John DeWitt Warner argues billboards and garish signs offend good taste and should be abolished. It traces past nuisance laws from odors to sights and predicts legislation granting cities power to regulate and suppress such advertising.
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John DeWitt Warner
Cuba Independence Path Seen Through U S Action
The government acts swiftly to establish machinery for an independent Cuban government. Cuba’s affinity with the United States suggests it will join the nation, not by annexation now, but through eventual voluntary union.
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Cuba
United States
The Park Assessment and Cambridge’s Share
City Solicitor Pevey argues to the commission that Cambridge should pay a small portion of Metropolitan park costs. He cites extensive local park expenditures as offsets to the benefits from the Metropolitan park system.
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Ciites
Metropolitan
Cambridge
William E Russell Club Circles Five Choices
The William E Russell Democratic club sent a circular asking members to choose the best course. The options include supporting Bryan and Stevenson or the third ticket, remaining inactive but keeping the club, disbanding, or any other course. Many favor any other course as a veiled vote for McKinley and Roosevelt.
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William E. Russell Democratic Club
Bhall
Bryan
Stevenson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cambridge Industries Favorable Trend in Labor Bulletin
The Massachusetts Labor Bulletin reports Cambridge industries in good condition with cheaper materials and potential lower rates. Since mid April employment rose 8 percent and payrolls by about 11 percent in Cambridge manufactories, using identical establishments for both dates. Handsome structures: The new university buildings will add-
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Massachusetts Labor Bulletin
Cambridge
Cambridge Manufactories
Beautifying Ward One Buildings Set High City Standard
Architects praise Ward One structures for beauty and citywide influence. They deter property neglect by creating a demand for handsome buildings, with Harvard's example lifting private architecture. It argues punishment for counterfeiters, noting victims deserve none sympathy as fraudsters and fools.
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Ward One
Harvard
Wisconsin Republicans Honor LaFollette For Governor Nomination
An exceptional man LaFollette is praised for steadfast stand against pressure and concessions. The piece lauds his integrity, political independence, and continued commitment to pure politics, stating he earns the prize and retains self-respect.
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Wisconsin
LaFollette
Wharton Barker Citizenship Question and Socialist Breach
The piece notes Wharton Barker of the Middle of-the-Road Populists may be ineligible due to forfeiting citizenship after a Russian honor. It reports aldermen quorum failures at Socialist Labor caucus planning and authorities denying party caucus calls. It also mentions an Italian funeral procession in Boston for King Humbert with signs of grief over the assassin.
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Wharton Barker
Socialist Labor Party
Boston
Humbert
Altgeld Seen as Bryan Cabinet Possibility
Commentator notes Altgeld could become attorney general if Bryan wins and would push for Altgeld allies in the cabinet. Supporters of Bryan are described as likely to appoint the crankier members, seen as a major risk in the Bryan movement.
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Altgeld
Bryan
Reverend Hanlin funeral tributes and social concerns
At the Rev Dr Hanlin funeral Armenians bore his remains to the grave praising his uplifting work. The column critiques gender stereotypes and notes lobbying profits, Li Hung Chang’s global role, Harvard boat house trophy room, and Warren’s large Cambridge summer drink assortment including box berry and cherry phosphate flavors.
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Hanlin
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