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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
The annual meeting highlights the Union under President W H Baldwin, praising its long standing leadership and wide influence in education, citizenship, and youth development. It notes strong library, lectures, gymnasium, and recreational programs aiding in honorable careers and social life.
The Ford bill to tax public franchises advances after a 32 to 13 Senate vote. If the Republican majority stays neutral, the measure is favored to pass the Assembly. Sponsor Senator Ford argues franchise value should be taxed for public benefit as a step toward fairer taxation nationwide.
The piece mocks General Shafter and General Chaffee over canned beef given to troops in Santiago. Shafter touts it despite criticism of taste and palatability while Chaffee says soldiers would not eat it and often buried the meat soon after receipt.
The story contrasts rank and file soldiers with high commanders over beef served in Cuba. Generals Shafter Chaffee reportedly enjoyed the meat while many soldiers found it uneatable. Supporters of General Miles argue thousands faced hunger versus a few officers who praised the meat.
The House is urged to pass a bill extending state supervision to telephone companies. Proponents argue regulation will secure reasonable charges and protect the public, citing parallels with gas and electric utilities and opposition from the telephone lobby. The vote is framed as a test of public interest against corporate greed.
The piece laments the sacrifice of American and British naval lives in Samoa and questions the value of the Samoa occupation. It warns of potential international complications and suggests German intrigue may fuel the unrest, noting Germany's growing troubling stance since Dewey's Manila Bay action.
The Observant Citizen notes Arthur Clark in Marblehead recovering health and witnessing the Norseman grounding by breeches buoy. It mentions Bordman Hall in Philadelphia, John Harbour party aboard Admiral Schley, Charles Dudley Warner's illness, Col George H. Benyon as Boston schools instructor, and various local curiosities from a dog quarantine to a Witch House near Salem.
A Washington Star poem reflects on perpetual labor and weather as summer returns after snow. It laments that even vacations fade for workers who must cut grass and endure the same sad refrain when men gather to discuss conditions and fate.
In Maine in June a young couple, Madge and Max, part as Madge vows to stay with her parents. Five years pass, Madge becomes a language teacher and keeps love alive. A doorstep reunion ends with Madge embracing Max as forgiveness and fate unite them.
The column highlights the Prince of Wales with an ebony cane once owned by George IV, a Moody address urging kindness to criminals amid a theft of his overcoat, John M. Anderson's 87th birthday, Victoria's diary revision, a blue pencil tale, and an Italian statistician noting ballet dancers’ ages with Carlotta Grisi at 77 and Rosita Mauri still dancing past 50.
The grand gathering at Music Hall filled every seat with hundreds standing. The A O U W in this jurisdiction numbers 54,000 and aims for 60,000 by January 1900. Speakers included Joseph G. Tate Albert G. Andrews and John L. Bates focusing on boosting membership and upholding the order's good name.
At the 108th annual meeting held in Tremont Street Church Bishop Mallalieh presided. The Rev. E M Mills appealed for a fund of 20 million dollars to be known as the twentieth century bank offering and a committee to act was unanimously appointed.
Grand Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross held its twenty second annual session in Odd Fellows Hall with seven hundred past noble commanders present. Charles Steere of Hingham presided and officers reported growth with 1186 new members statewide.
The Boston Merchants Association met at Young's Hotel with guest Z S Holbrook president of the Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph Co. A report from Associated Boards of Trade about rising city debt outside the limit was discussed. many called for restraint and possibly raising the debt limit, while a portion noted twenty million in self-supporting debt from water subway and highway systems. Holbrook outlined plans for the new telephone company and new members were elected: Boston Elevated Railroad Co and William Filene and Sons.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Good Templars banquet at the Berkeley Temple drew 129 participants with many turned away. Past Grand Templar Charles L. Abbott of Boston served as toastmaster as the fortieth anniversary of the grand lodge was noted.
The grand lodge of Knights of Honor voted to award retiring grand dictator Arthur M. Willis of Melrose $500, plus a gold past grand dictator badge, and to reduce the grand reporter’s salary from 1500 to 1200 and the grand treasurer’s from 200 to 160. Meetings set for Boston next year. Officers installed by D B Biggs include Kidder, Murray, Battison, Pratt, Richardson, and others. state membership stands at 6818.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union held its 48th annual business meeting at 48 Boylston Street last evening. President William H. Baldwin presided as the treasurer reported receipts of $54,316.29 and disbursements of $54,159.08, leaving a balance on hand March 31, 1899 of $4,812.49.
A new bicycle room with outside entrance is added at the gym, a hand ball court is being built, and the membership stands at 1483 as of March 21. The Country Week sent 284 participants, rides issued exceed 8700 tickets for outings, and 654 children attended the Christmas festival. Directors George Hutchinson John R Ainsley William H Brown and Henry Pennypacker were reelected for three years with William H Baldwin as President Henry H Sprague as vice president George Peirce as secretary and William L Richardson as treasurer.
The Unitarian Club concluded its season with a discussion of The Uses of the Laymen led by Rev. William H. Lyon and others. Among the guests were Thomas Lincoln, William Howell Read, Rev. Samuel Eliot, Frank Allen, George Ernst, Stephen Crosby, General Blackmer, Rev. Van Ness, Nathaniel Rust, Judge Richardson, Rev. Dill, Dr. Standish, Judge Lowell, and William Fowler.
Delegates of the International League of Press Clubs and journalists from Baltimore and Baltimore representatives travel to Old Point Virginia for a business session. Officers named include President Colonel John M. Carter of Baltimore and other officers from Boston Philadelphia and Manchester New Hampshire.
Graduates met at the Prince School building corner of Newbury and Exeter streets last evening. Officers elected include Dr. W. F. Boos president and Louise M. Valpey vice president. Secretary Grace W. Davidson and treasurer James Brown also chosen, with historian Charles B. A. Winsloe. Principal E. Bentley Young, F. L. Coolidge, Seth Sears spoke. the school received a marble clock from Coolidge.
The Paint and Oil Club of New England held its 115th dinner at Young's with President Lew C. Hill presiding. General William A. Bancroft spoke on rapid transit. Delegates and alternates to the Paint, Oil and Varnish Association meeting in Cleveland were chosen: Bird and Bush as delegates. Archer and Shane as alternates. Frank F. Day of Medfield was elected to membership.
A meeting of the Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association discussed reports on the recent reunion and ball. They awarded bonds to the United States Surety Company as required of carriers. A mass meeting is set for next Tuesday at the American House with notable speakers expected.
The Boston Fusileer Veteran Association votes to celebrate its 112th anniversary on May 11 with an afternoon parade and an evening banquet. For the first time ladies may join the banquet with the members.
A collage of light verse and snippets from papers recounts humor about eggnog myths and a judge who granted twenty divorces in a day. It contrasts cheerful quips on Old Glory with gripes about money and power, ending with a shopper’s weariness at paychecks.
A humorous verse traces a golfer's costly purchases from scarlet coats to green backs and hobnailed shoes. He spends well over a hundred dollars on a club membership, gear, and rulebooks before a test swing at the fence earns a quip. The caddie notes his play resembles thirty cents.
The Senate decided to appropriate 170000 more. The push to have city and state elections on the same day failed in the House. The gypsy moth was cited as triumphant in the Senate debate. Various lawmakers from Boston and Worcester spoke for and against the election alignment. A proposed paid up policy bill and a bicycles inquiry saw action, while others were rejected or laid on the table. The Boston building laws board and related reforms were discussed before adjournment.
Mr Hopewell of Fall River moved for a five member committee to study the construction of the New Bedford and Fairhaven bridges and report by April last. The judiciary committee opposed three bills on employers liability laws seeking to aid employees, opposing Carey of Haverhill, Whelan of Weymouth, and McLoughlin of Worcester proposals.
Mr. Smith of Waltham presented an order for the committee on manufactures asking the attorney general if Section 11 of the gas consolidation bill is constitutional and whether a compulsory consolidation act can be enforced in law or in equity.
In Essex Senator Sargent opposed the 170000 appropriation for gypsy moth extermination and favored private bounty for property owners. Senator Witt urged private effort insufficient and stressed immediate effective work. Senator Soule protested. Senator Patch defended the bill noting past proposals and opposition. Senators Patch and Hodgkins supported vigorous prosecution. Senator Kenefick opposed. The bill passed to be engrossed 18 to 6.
In Washington on April 12 Miss Jane Brown Fuller daughter of the chief justice married Nathaniel Leavitt Francis of Boston at St Johns Church. Bridesmaids included Miss Rosemary Sartoris Miss Satterlee Miss Edith Davidge and others. Maid of honor Lucy Russell and best man Henry Frothingham. Ceremony by Dr Mackey Smith.
In Arlington Street Church yesterday George Edward Cabot of Brookline married Miss Eliza Tileston Hemenway daughter of Mrs. C P Hemenway. The bride’s sister Miss Caroline Hemenway was maid of honor and Norman Cabot was best man. The ceremony was performed by Reverends Edward H Hall and John Cuckson.
Miss Florence Hood daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Hood of 339 Beacon street married Raymond Lee Whitman of New York at noon yesterday by Rev Reginald H Howe Best man was Richard P Hood brother of the bride The couple will honeymoon then reside in New York after a wedding tour
In Malden last evening Miss Robe Elizabeth Greenleaf daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Greenleaf of Linden avenue wed Rev Leroy Fletcher Snapp pastor of the Unitarian Church at Malden The ceremony marked a notable society event of the season.
Nellie T Anglin daughter of Mrs Katharine M Smith of South Boston and Thomas Anglin of Cambridge were married yesterday afternoon at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston by Rev Father Johnson. Jogie Noonan was bridesmaid Patrick Anglin best man. They departed for New York and Washington and will reside at 6 Longmeadow Dorchester.
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