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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1897
Page
4
A newspaper editorial asserts that honesty is nonpartisan and condemns boodle across parties. It calls for both Democrats and Republicans to purge thieves and uproot rascals promptly, stressing that corruption harms all.
The article describes a broad investigation into the chairman of the Board of Police, with many figures questioned while General Martin remains on the sidelines. It notes recent trials of Everett and Charley Martin and highlights General Martin’s testimony as a key element shaping the proceedings at the Howard National Bank case.
A Republican paper blames the city’s Democratic administration for teaming frauds while noting five years of theft spanned both parties. Books and accounts have been stolen to hinder investigation, and the current Democratic City Hall is not more responsible than the prior Republican regime.
An expert examination of all City Hall departments is underway with prompt action praised. The audit should be rigorous and comprehensive, uncovering irregularities in accounts and methods of record keeping, not just formal inquiries. The aim is a wide ranging clearing up at City Hall.
The Boston Journal reports New England mobilizes against the McKinley tariff. It laments Republican inaction, noting only one Democrat stands for regional interests while threats loom to impose duties on hides gypsum and other materials. It urges lawmakers to resist higher taxes and pressure rivals to lower wool rates.
In a pointed appeal, advocates urge Congressmen to drop fear and defend regional interests. They press for clear, united action showing that more than one representative from New England is willing to confront opponents and protect the region.
An urgent call from a Boston writer demanding vigorous prosecution of indictments against city employees and street department contractors. It urges prompt county action, no delays, and all officials to accelerate trials to expose and punish municipal boodling.
The Post published bold fraud allegations in the street department and looming indictments against employees and contractors. Four days later confirmation arrived, boosting public trust in the paper while others questioned its veracity.
The Boston Senate is urged to back last week’s vote on a bill linking the city with South Boston and Dorchester via a new terminal station. Critics warn that without Cove Street and a rail crossing, 70 000 residents lose city access and businesses bear a heavy burden. The Board of Aldermen unanimously requests legislative relief.
The Observant Citizen describes a New York buyer who outfits actresses by reselling worn gowns after slight alterations. It recalls Moosehead fishing in May as ice breaks, meeting two lifelong New York friends, and praising Maine lakes. The piece blends fashion economy with nostalgic travel and spring rituals.
Multiple short items describe college fraternities' reach, a corn husk cigar scam, a blind beggar with rhetoric drawing silver, a rag load seen near Scollay Square, a witty proverb variant, and Boston Common boundary fencing questions signed by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe amid subway work completion.
Mrs Mary Lyon Dame Hall born in Portland Maine and a Mt Holyoke Seminary graduate was unanimously elected president of Sorpsis. She was named after the founder Mary Lyon and is described as handsome and distinguished.
The passage profiles several women and men across regions. It notes a Scranton high school principal and a Honolulu instructor, Admiral Canevaro a Peruvian-born commander, Miss Columbia Rivera Mexico’s first licensed physician, and mentions U S military staffing rules. It also references Ruskin’s garden and a quip by Speaker Reed, plus Edison and Tesla on sleep.
Daily table hints outline meals for breakfast lunch and dinner with recipes for plain cup cake and apple tapioca pudding. It includes ingredients methods for cake and pudding and a note on cranberry jelly. The notice ends with Miss Jennie Devine of Cypress Court Brookline Massachusetts.
A Boston letter to the editor condemns city officials and the park department for a Castle Island calamity that killed children. The writer alleges contractor greed and city incompetence, faulting the city engineer and park commissioners for continuing salaries and renewed privileges to Sheldon company. Boston, April 10.
Boston April 12 8S M Landis MD writes that his prior predictions on the McKinley election proved correct and argues that continued hard times would shame the supporters of gold standard and the salary grabbers for the people's welfare.
Grace D. Phillips of Cambridgeport asserts she was the first woman to play the chimes at Christ Church in Old Cambridge during the Fourth of July centennial celebration and at a wedding there more than twenty years earlier, challenging a Post claim that Edith Thomas was the sole female chime ringer.
William J. Bryan arrived in Washington from Florida reporting continued pain and bruising from the St. Augustine fall. Doctors note his left side is badly affected and the force of the impact is shown by a crushed silver match safe carried in his vest pocket.
A citizens committee hosts a Thursday 8 p m gathering at Tremont Temple Lori mer Hall to advocate municipal ownership of street railways. Speakers include Edwin D Mead Harvey XII Shepard Hon George Fred Williams Hon Walter L Ramsdell Lynn mayor Professor Frank Parsons Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Hon John E Russell.
Judkins, editor of the Daily Trumpet, falls for the new typewriter girl Alice Rothingham Fairfield. A chance park moment, violets and a rose crown his lapel before a forced return to duty ends in a shock: the typewriter girl signs as Mrs Fairfield and reveals herself to be Alice Rothingham Fairfield.
Miss Jean Neville performs Jeremo Halloran's song I Don't Want to Leave My Mamma at Keith's New Theatre this week. The piece drew hearty applause and was praised as a sweet, vivid word painting in song.
Governor Wolcott sent a veto to the Legislature rejecting a Boston board of trade favored measure permitting dealers in paints and oils to sell pure alcohol. The session discussed a raised state representation fund from 12500 to 17500 to escort the Governor. A House measure seeks to restore Massachusetts Benefit Life Association investors to active status, alleging earlier exclusion by an internal deal.
The Massachusetts Senate suspended the rules to pass a House resolve authorizing $12,500 for a Governor's escort to the Grant monument dedication in New York. Amendments sought $17,500 and $20,000 for First Regiment, First Corps of Cadets, and a bodyguard, but were rejected or modified. The measure, with education board funding changes, was engrossed and passed.
Governor Wolcott sent a veto to the Senate on a measure allowing paint and oil dealers to sell pure alcohol. The bill passed at the urging of the Boston Associated Board of Trade and sought druggist level privileges for dealers in paints and oils.
A legislative proposal emerges from recent disclosures of inside deals in Massachusetts. The measure aims to restore old members to roles or privileges challenged by the exposures, signaling a political response to the controversy.
The House rejected without debate the Senate measure to limit hours in mercantile establishments to six per week. The vote stood 21 yeas to 46 nays.
The public health committee and Senators Lomasney Derbyshire with Mr Den vir report a bill requiring licenses for hospitals or institutions treating contagious diseases including smallpox diphtheria tuberculosis measles scarlet fever typhoid typhus yellow fever or cholera. New buildings or expansions need licenses and local boards may regulate or visit. public hospitals are exempt. Violations carry a $100 to $500 fine.
In the House Representative Stanley of New Bede ford offered amendments to the Senate bill allowing railroads to purchase stock in roads leased to them. Amendments require approval by railroad commissioners and that bought stock be held in the purchasing road’s treasury. The amendments passed on a light vote and the bill moves to a third reading.
Mr Trow of Salem urged the House to reject the Ways and Means report to block the auction of the old Salem Normal School building for at least 10000. He cited its dilapidated condition and argued 10000 was enough. The House refused to reject the resolve 41 yeas to 98 nays on a rising vote.
Expenditures for advertising committee hearings through April 1 total 14052, up from 12074 in 1896 and lower years. Increases come mainly from the judiciary liquor law and metropolitan affairs panels, with notable jumps in their budget lines.
A hurricane near the Ouachita River devastates Hamburg and surrounding plantations in Arkansas. Homes and stock were swept away, leaving extensive damage and displacement reported from the area.
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