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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1899
Page
12
The Boston Post represents a Democratic-leaning voice in New England politics. It covers state and national affairs with editorials and reports reflecting party perspectives and regional issues of the era.
Major S. B. Phinney longtime Barnstable Democrat and town figure died at his home in Barnstable at more than 90. He edited the Barnstable Patriot from 1830 to 1870 and served as district collector. He led Cape banking and agricultural efforts and helped found the Barnstable County Agricultural Society. He represented Chatham in 1853 constitutional convention and attended several Democratic national conventions. His career spanned printing, banking, and public service in the Cape district.
The East Haddam killing involving a homicidal maniac and an armed posse is not lynching. Authorities note the shooter was insane and a gunman wounded a citizen before farmers and an officer shot him dead. The piece argues New England preserves law and public order, despite misleading headlines.
The piece recalls Schurman’s August proclamation against Asiatic dependencies and military despotism. It argues the republic’s soul remains unchanged and challenges whether the latest document renounces self government or signals a shift in policy toward Philippine governance.
The Andrews residence in a wealthy New York City area burned with fourteen dead, a far greater loss relative to occupants than the Windsor Hotel fire. An explosion and rapid spread suggest unusual causes and possible construction flaws in palatial homes.
The article discusses federal action to protect the public from trusts, focusing on the Cincinnati suit against the Chesapeake and Ohio Association. It notes the Department of Justice pursues the Sherman act against aggregations influencing commodity markets and cites Supreme Court rulings on railroads and sugar in interstate commerce.
The Observant Citizen reports aboard the New York liner Mr James Beaumont Noyes of Marlboro Street Boston, and a Boston actress receiving two Palm Sunday marriage proposals. It notes fires in New York, Harvard society, and various Boston anecdotes from reporters and residents. It mentions Chief Inspector Watts cables about Di Blasi, and updates on John J Agnew and city life with diversions from theater and transit scenes.
The text muses on sending waves across the Atlantic requiring 1000 or 1500 foot poles and asks how high poles must be on Mars and Earth. It notes bets on the first or last number of the next car and the thrill of race winners amid squealing wheels.
A narrator describes a mother who scolds her child for misbehavior yet the speaker cannot bring themselves to punish the girl. The child’s sweetness and small stature lead to an inner conflict about discipline and care. The piece centers on tender reluctance and parental dynamics.
A collage of quips shows humorous exchanges from various papers. Topics range from corn success bragging to elections and social banter, including a self referential plate joke and a jail case. The snippets capture voice and era without a single narrative thread.
Daily table hints list luncheon items cold sliced tongue olives cheese and crackers potato salad French rolls tea and dinner items vermicelli soup roast stuffed veal mashed turnip onions stewed parsnips banana fritters vanilla sauce almonds and black coffee plus a banana fritter recipe and veal stuffing notes from Miss M Somers Roxbury Massachusetts.
Joseph Vidal a homeless man told Magistrate Simms at Centre Street Court that he loves Helen Gould and expects to marry her. He described his fixation after writing unposted letters and claimed Gould answered through newspapers before being committed to Bellevue for sanity examination.
Eleven year old Dorothea Edgarita Crouse receives 12500 annual maintenance from Surrogate Arnold due to her serious spinal condition. Her estate totals 809500 with the New York Security and Trust Company, while her mother, Countess Potulicka, lives abroad. The case follows a prior 785500 settlement from her father Daniel Edgar Crouse.
In Cumberland Maryland a 12 year old girl Annie Wright is pursued by her mother and Howard Lease a 70 year old widower. Lease, who worked for Wright, is said to have married Annie in Keyser West Virginia last night.
Lord Curzon viceroy of India arrives in Simla from Calcutta to spend the hot season. Lady Curzon, already in Simla, meets him with a long mountain drive and a blue and white dress. The viceregal lodge hosts a brilliant reception as officers in scarlet and gold contrast with officials in black and gold. Miss Leiter sisters have not yet arrived.
Funeral service for Harriet Frothingham Wolcott mother of Governor Roger Wolcott was held at her Beacon Street home Tuesday. Clergy from Church of the Disciples and Milton led prayers as flowers echoed community regard. King's Chapel quartet sang favorites before burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Miss Elizabeth Plankinton offers a conditional gift of 100000 dollars to build a YWCA home in Milwaukee pending site approval. Reports detail island surveys, new species notes, and leprosy rumors while public figures attend events in Chicago and London. General Merritt to marshal Chicago post office corner stone. Long and Smith to speak. Various travels include Forbes, Ogilvie Grant, Vanderbilt, and Thompson with Navy plans for the Alabama.
A Pennsylvanian girl injures her nose on a teakettle spout while a Georgia boy dies from choking on a bone. A North Carolina woman dies in church as she holds her child. A Georgia railroad loco carries a hog six miles unhurt. Ind sheep disease traced to porcupine grass. A pardoned convict plays a Christmas fiddle then returns to prison. Elkton will disinheritance tale ends in a will salvage. A Georgia man injures his arm to the point of speech loss. London auctions a silver fox skin at record price. Florence Kansas man claims longest whiskers. A Chesterstown woman once fed a tramp, who now repays. An Omaha boy finds $4000 in a barrel, aiding a banker who lost $5000. Plymouth sexton killed by lightning. Kentucky mule acquires the tobacco habit and shows odd chewing behavior.
On a Gaspé steamer, James Garland pleads with Ted Sloane not to pursue a love that would hurt Ted’s aristocratic Canadian mother. Eunice LeGrande reveals her father is a Canadian cabinet minister and knighted literary figure, as two lovers confront social barriers and their likely separation.
The 8th Massachusetts Regiment under Col. William A. Pew Jr. will arrive today and receive a cordial welcome. Oak Hall is promoted as military headquarters for New England supplies, inviting servicemen to shop a broad spring suit and overcoat line with hats caps and furnishings during the week.
The account recalls a visit two weeks ago to assist at a reception for diverse worshippers who traveled to the shrine of St Ann. The voyage ended with the boat docking at the quay where a more meaningful gathering began for the participants.
Secretary Alger travels from Ponce along the military road to San Juan with enthusiastic receptions at every village. He breaks fast at Coamo Springs where locals pledge loyalty to the American government. He will stay in Cayey overnight and reach San Juan tomorrow morning.
The Cabinet met for an hour in Washington discussing a $20,000,000 payment to Spain. A draft on the treasury to be sent to a Spanish representative is expected. The Philippines situation was reviewed with Aguinaldo reorganizing his army north of his former capital. The government remains confident in General Otis's forces.
Captain B A Norton a well known Portland business figure and G A R member collapsed and died today from apoplexy. He had long served with the Portland fire department and was a noted city figure.
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