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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1897
Page
4
The article praises Cuba's civil gains under President Cisneros, noting mail carried with republican stamps, government supervised schools taught by natives, issued schoolbooks, and tax collection by civil officers. It argues that even during the independence war, civil organization has formed, signaling potential for self government when allowed.
The piece notes Miss Phebe Couzins doubting women in public life while urging young women to marry and become housekeepers. It cites ongoing female progress in art, science, literature, commerce, medicine and ministry, yet argues the majority should still prioritize home duties even as many pursue broader careers.
The Fine Arts Federation of New York protests the reimposed art tax in the McKinley bill. They argue paintings and sculpture educate, enrich national wealth, and benefit all citizens, urging the Senate to restore paintings and statuary to the free list.
The piece notes rapid public investigations into Tremont street explosion and militia activity, promising instructive scrutiny of gas hazards and public systems. It urges focus on bottom facts rather than blame, anticipating lessons from tally methods, waters, and printing material value.
The Observant Citizen recounts University Club smoke talk series led by Dr Maurice H Richardson on The X Ray in Surgery. It then notes curious anecdotes about mustache mishaps from gas lighters and a wedding day lamp explosion risk. It also observes newsboys kissing coins for luck and cautions about unsafe alcohol lamps and swinging storm doors.
The piece argues the threat of duties on hides is a sham used to pressure New England into concessions for tariff reform. It claims hides have been and will remain free and that Congressmen should resist this scare tactic and avoid trade concessions as a condition for other protections.
The excerpt lists a daily meal plan with breakfast, dinner, and supper items such as Baked Apples and Cream, Pork Chops, Boiled Turkey with Oyster Sauce, Creamed Onions, Celery, and Cold Turkey Slices. It includes recipe notes for Corn Dodgers, Oyster Sauce, and Tomato Soup with quantities and cooking steps.
Charles Windsor returns to Violet after a staged Dresden scene misleads him into believing she died, while Porter hides the truth. Violet learns Windsor is alive and vows to telegraph. Windsor resolves to win her again, and Porter quietly assists.
A collage of jokes from several papers with punch lines about dinners, weddings, and jewelry plus a fashion brief describing a 19 year old's home dressmaker gown. The piece mentions garb like mantelettes, coral cloth, passementerie, and mousseline desoie with a bolero jacket and decorative flounces.
Miss Mamie Cabanne, a former well known society belle in St. Louis, has just...
Spring jackets show no new shapes but colors shift markedly. Sleeves stay slim with broadcloth as the standard fabric and lining choices turning bright and varied. Dull dark shades retreat as reddish pink tan and heliotrope appear with striped patterns and iridescent taffeta.
The grand jury began April term sittings and is examining teaming rolls tied to the paving department. A warrant against J Richard Mulrey for larceny was postponed to allow grand jury indictment of all involved. Mulrey claims his transcriptions are correct and reports from foremen guide him. Officials decline comment, hinting more details may emerge soon. Superintendent Wells promises information forthcoming.
The City Council may invite Grover Cleveland to deliver the eulogy for the late Governor William F. Russell. A committee in charge plans to hold a meeting soon to discuss Cleveland's possible participation.
Public Institutions Commissioner Marshall returned after a week in New York Washington Philadelphia and Hampton Virginia. He is convinced Boston public institutions are on the whole equal to those he saw. Dr Coggswell superintendent of Long Island institutions has not yet forwarded his resignation to Marshall as requested.
City Engineer Jackson yesterday forwarded the completed bridge plans to the Board of Transit Commissioners for approval. The project features eight spans and pier construction is progressing satisfactorily.
The Mercantile Affairs Committee seeks legislative authority to convene in recess to pursue reforms in telephone companies. The archbishop of Boston may withdraw a petition to hold property as a corporation. current law allows trustee ownership. A bill to curb skyscrapers in Boston expands to include West End and Back Bay. Cove Street extension to Dorchester Avenue awaits Senate action amid railroad lobby opposition. The judiciary backs a theft penalty bill for bicycles over 50 dollars. Knowlton says schoolhouses cannot host religious worship. Lowell Police Board bill postponed to Thursday.
A near accident in East Boston on Sumner and Cottage streets ended when Joseph Duane sprang into the street to pull children from danger and grab the runaway horse by the head, stopping it before harm.
A solemn mass of requiem will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden in the mortuary chapel at 10 oclock on Wednesday morning. This marks the first of regular monthly masses on the first Wednesday of every month during the season. No lines of electric cars approach near the chapel.
In Wells Memorial Hall Boston 600 attendees backed the eight hour movement. A petition urged Senators Hoar and Lodge to oppose the Dingley tariff section taxing tobacco. Henry Lloyd chaired the meeting with Mayor Quincy praising short hours and civic progress amid applause while radicals were welcomed cautiously. Reverend Casson and Frank K. Foster spoke as well.
The Allied Printing Trades Council gathered de legations from twelve affiliated groups to discuss a Columbia Theatre event on Wednesday May 5 featuring Shenandoah and a skilled labor talent program. A souvenir with trade sketches will be issued. Resolutions condemned anti municipal printing plant criticisms and supported abolishing the contract system. Tickets were distributed to delegates and organizers for the May 5 entertainment.
David W. Nuttle, 45, who had lodged for five weeks at 5 Lewis Street, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Dr Dunn believed natural causes, but the medical examiner will investigate. The body lies at Tinkham's undertaking rooms on Howard Street.
Joseph J. Bishop aged 45 of 30 Pearl Street Lynn suffered a fall from a Jamaica Plain car at 7 45 yesterday morning on the Heath and Columbus avenue corner injuring his head and face.
A team led by Daniel Whitehead was struck by electric car No. 691 at 10 yesterday morning on Market Street. The wagon was smashed and the horses were slightly injured.
Edward J Morse 19 of 64 Warrenton Street was arrested yesterday afternoon for stealing a bundle from an Adams Express wagon. The bundle contained a substantial amount of money value in small shoes.
Mary Lincoln age 93 died in Bristol after a forty eight day fast while she remained conscious and cheerful until six weeks of illness. Born August 20 1804 in Bristol she was widely known and respected as Aunt Mary Lincoln. She left three sisters and a brother who died six weeks ago after arranging her funeral.
General Order No 427 sets this year’s police vacations from May 1 to November 2 with at most one twelfth of any division absent at once. Vacation timing will be chosen by lot on Wednesday. Reserve officers with a year on the force by May 1 may take vacations, and divisions 1 2 6 7 9 10 11 12 16 draw for a total of 20 available seats.
Harry Williams night brakeman jumped from the 6 44 outward bound train at Cedar street crossing Somerville. He lost a leg and foot in the fall and was taken to hospital in critical condition. He had married two months ago and had a habit of coming out on the train after work.
H Lloyd Tolmr of Peabody writes to the Post defending his critique of Mr Peabody’s figures on municipal street railways. He rebukes insults, questions three shillings and ten pence as 8 cents, and denounces claims Irish and Italian naturalization aimed at city jobs. Jamaica Plain, April 6.
Fortythree members were present at the joint session in Frankfort Kentucky. Paired and unpaired attendees resulted in one vote per candidate for Senator, after which an adjournment was taken.
Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston will present a free private illustrated lecture for ladies at Music Hall on Tuesday afternoon April 6 at 3 o'clock. Topics include health preservation, complexion care, and maintaining youthfulness with dissolving views illustrating female health concerns. Admission is free and expected to draw a large audience.
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