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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1898
Page
4
The passage notes that the Malden dean and other stockholders excused themselves from voting due to private interests in the American Bell Telephone Company. It praises the gesture as honoring House decorum and urges Senator Williams to similarly abstain when the bill reaches the Senate.
A Boston newspaper urges Democrats in the State House to support the Post Telephone bill on supervision. It argues the measure serves public rights against corporate privilege and notes a Saturday or Sunday reconsideration could sway final passage. The paper cites the Democratic Mayor of Boston praising the bill.
Public sentiment supports the measure as telephone emissaries press the Post Telephone bill on its second stage today.
A editorial voice praises the abolition of hats in theaters and urges restraint if a change to municipal regulations arises. The piece argues hats spoiled the audience’s visual appeal and commends the reform that enhanced the theatre’s charm and the women’s presence on stage and in the auditorium.
House chairmen of the leading committees endorse the bill and call for an increased yes vote on the next legislative stage.
On Friday the House conducted a roll call during the passage to a third reading of the Post telephone bill with Representatives George H. Carleton of Haverhill James M. Codman of Brookline and Charles L.
They urge wandering Democrats to return to the fold and vote for the Post Telephone bill on the next stage. They argue the measure serves the people and is demanded by the public.
The article warns readers that accurate war news is hard to obtain as Spain may conceal plans. It analyzes the possible movement of the Spanish torpedo fleet from Cadiz toward the Canary Islands or Porto Rico via Cape Verde. It notes censorship and the risk of fabricated reports to mislead the public and influence strategy.
The text urges supporters to back the Post Telephone bill, describing a large lobby of telephone manipulators ready to employ tactics to secure a favorable vote. It calls for vigilance and action to increase the yes votes in the upcoming legislative stage.
In a morning interview Mayor Quincy voices support for the Post bill now moving through the Legislature. He endorses the principle and the measure, calling it a moderate application of a long established policy to a public utility. He sees the reform as non radical and aligned with Massachusetts policy safeguarding popular rights.
A brief urging readers to support the Post Telephone bill at its next stage, claiming public welfare and constituent gratitude as the outcome. The notice emphasizes civic duty and legislative progress.
The copper market rises amid Cuban tensions and possible war with Spain. Copper exports in the first quarter hit record highs, totaling 838,642 tons, far above 1897 to 1894 figures. Despite export growth, visible overseas copper stocks drop from 81,055 tons on January 1 to 28,023 tons on April 1.
The article notes a dramatic rise in copper exports to Europe from 29,789 tons in Q1 1897 to 88,642 tons in Q1 1898 while visible imports fell by 38,952 tons. It warns of impending copper scarcity due to European demand for armor and shipbuilding, and discusses potential wartime boosts to U.S. domestic copper demand and Spanish production impacts. It also mentions Boston figures and a rumor about Willie Murphy amid social scenes and possible military service.
The Observant Citizen lists Mt Vernon street addressing quirks after the State House add-on, jokes about high hats and European trips, a Derby remark on Presbyterian, Julia Arthur’s recovery, Port Spain yacht news, Edward Everett Hale’s birthday, Boston University class day plan, and comments on the Naval Brigade and a Roxbury resident seeking reasonable telephone pricing.
A lively statement of collective resolve to respond to the Atlanta Constitution when needed. The speaker vows unity and readiness to face any forthcoming call, using rhythmic cadence to emphasize group solidarity and duty.
The Post menu prize of $ is awarded for last week to Mrs. G E Guilford of 223 Melrose Street Auburndale. Her menu was published Friday April 1.
Breakfast includes Bananas with Sugar and Cream Eggs toast corn cake and bread Tea. Dinner offers Mock Bisque with croutons potato cakes vegetable salad with French dressing baking powder biscuits Cocoa Supper features Cold Roast Beef potatoes Apple Tapioca Pudding Cornmeal Griddlecakes and Gluten Wafers. Wafers recipe uses gluten flour salt milk and dough. tapioca pudding prepared with apples and baking steps.
Diamand of Pylaros astounds with rapid calculations and root extractions. New York society embraces private hansom cabs led by Mrs. John Jacob Astor and Miss Olivia Belmont. G B Lee offers surgical services to government. Richard Croker tries golf at Lakewood and earns a quip from a caddy.
A tale follows Geanie in a sunlit room as her husband administers potion while a letter arrives hinting at Forbes. She discovers a fleeting happiness as autumn leaves fall, a moment that ends with dawn to the garden and a new sense of joy.
Gingham denim and striped pique dominate knockabout summer wear. Pique offers many patterns and adaptable designs. White pique with embroidery shines in elaborate dresses with embroidered inserts and ruffles.
The description highlights large stores offering skirts with French flounces and blue piping. It notes a golf dress in red and white striped pique, a circular flounce skirt with red bands, and a sailor blouse waist with a red collar and white braid. Neckline is low, paired with a white chemisette and red silk tie. The Latest.
A jumble of newspaper quotes and punchlines centers on a landlady prompting grace, a Newboarder questioning faith, and playful exchanges about dreams, love letters, poets, and marriage. The dialogue riffs on mistaken identities and crewed up memories across papers.
A Havana Despatch reports Fitzhugh Lee embraced being called a Yankee. The New York Sun prints a poem praising Yankee identity, celebrating the Yankee banner and the Virginian sees the Yankee as integral to Virginia and the United States.
Washington April 3 The Foreign Relations Committee prepares a report on Cuba likely to be presented by Wednesday. It urges recognition of Cuban independence and armed intervention to make it practicable, with the Maine explosion cited as a cause, while facing mixed Senate views on war and timing.
Louise Allen headlines at the Park in The Man From Mexico with a dance act alongside Ilie Collier. Richard Mansfield’s engagement at Hollis Street Theatre begins soon with a schedule including The Devil's Disciples A Parisian Romance Beau Brummel and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The English Opera company, Fanny McIntyre in Leah, Robie's Bohemian Burlesquers, and other offerings fill Boston stages through spring with varied shows at Tremont Castle Square Museum and more.
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