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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Young Men’s Christian Union reports record growth with 5408 members the largest in its history. The library exceeds fourteen thousand volumes and educational charitable and religious programs have expanded under President Baldwin, strengthening good citizenship and community impact in Boston.
The piece argues McKinley tariff proposals levy a 2 cent per pound duty on hides, predicting $429,859 for one month and over $2.3 million for eight months, benefiting the Chicago beef trust. It questions political concessions to Central and Western states and labels the levy steep for leather manufacturers.
The Boston reorganization bill advances with a referendum clause while the McCarthy alderman bill lacks one. Critics say voters should decide the alderman election changes directly. They oppose forcing acceptance of the reorganization bill or facing an imposed alternative.
The city of Boston is not a close corporation and the government’s business belongs to the people. Citizens have the right to detailed materials behind annual reports and to inspect records, especially during times of long standing irregularities. Officials should not obstruct access, and publicity is an imperative duty in municipal affairs.
A discussion argues the Treasury Secretary exceeded authority directing collectors to refuse final liquidation for entries after April 1. It warns court challenges may deem the action illegal despite Senate support and questions whether a single house’s bill can empower officials to obstruct merchants under existing law.
The speaker questions the adequacy of current import laws after three years of enforcement. They ask whether any law exists for promoting and protecting trade that aligns with McKinleyism. The passage implies concern over continued compliance and the need for stronger trade protection measures.
A year ago open cars risked pneumonia, now spring lingers with cool hints of a pleasant summer. Glimpses of granite-lined subways, Attucks monument park, and a Gaelic club's growing influence. Italians show inventiveness but language barriers hold back progress. Green fashion appears, old New England muskets surface, wine debates amuse guests, and a Boston landlord warns about groups of tenants.
Vice-President Hobart leases J Don Cameron residence on Lafayette Square Washington for four years. Mrs. Sarah J Brown dies in Bloomsburg leaving all her property to Methodist institutions. Dr Steinitz achieved 17 wins in 22 chess games in Vienna. Lincoln Monument fund seeks San Francisco statue in Golden Gate Park. Lincoln Day observed May 28 in state schools with appropriate addresses. Queen Victoria to enjoy morning drives in Cimiez gardens near Villa Liserle and Princess Beatrice villas. Marble bust fund for late Lord Randolph Churchill in the House of Commons gains 200 guineas, with another 100 hoped. Rev Charles Starkweather reelected mayor of West Superior amid claims of trumped charges. Mrs John W Mackay withdraws from society after son’s death. father Colonel Hungerford dies in Rome. she stays at Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo in seclusion.
A first person narrator celebrates madness while recounting a murderous descent. He recalls family stigma, wealth gained through crime, and his wife’s murder before finally being confined in a cell. The piece ends with a defiant cry that madness is glorious.
The text lists dining items for daily table hints including wheatlet, broiled mackerel, corn bread, coffee, dinner favorites such as roast lamb with mint sauce and peach shortcake, and supper dishes like scalloped oysters and gingerbread. It includes a recipe for Vig pudding and peach shortcake, plus a bread dough biscuit with currants and cinnamon and a Bethelef Sleeper note with an address in Lowell Massachusetts.
Julius A. Palmer writes from Washington April 18 rebutting a Boston paper story about Queen Lilivokalani of Hawaii. He denies any White House contact or advocacy for annexation inspired by unnamed lawyers in Washington. Palmer says the Queen lives quietly, sees many visitors, and has made few public statements.
G. W. Green writes to the Post praising fairness while criticizing national Democratic positions. He says he never voted their ticket except once for Bryan and is not among the mourners. Dated April 13.
Haffards White, a prominent banker and broker, were married at noon today at the bride's mother's residence on North Main Street. The Rev C B Lueck of the First Christian Church officiated in the presence of the immediate family.
Witnesses testified about gas line work at Boylston and Tremont streets with little knowledge of bridge construction. Assistant Engineer Edwards failed to enlighten on ridge faults linked to the March 4 disaster. Witnesses recall only a momentary gas odor near Hotel Pelham and note pipes and sheeting. hearing continues.
The Senate held a tariff debate with a 24 to 23 vote on referring a West resolution attacking Secretary Gage and retroactive tariff provisions. Republicans supported the move. Democrats, Populists, and some silver Republicans opposed it. The session also covered the Indian appropriation bill before adjournment.
President nominates James P. Angell of Michigan envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Turkey. George D. Meiklejohn of Nebraska named assistant secretary of war. Erastus Hopkins of Massachusetts to be special examiner of drugs in Boston district. Seligman Bros. named special fiscal agents for Navy in London.
The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, newly appointed secretary of the navy, arrived in the city yesterday morning and attended Harvard College overseers at 60 State Street. He declined to discuss national affairs and said he would carry out Secretary’s wishes, leaving for New York on the afternoon express after meeting guest Frank Lowell.
The Railroad Agents' Association of New England holds a 6:30 PM meeting at the United States Hotel with MIT Professor C Frank Allen speaking on Railroads Their Development and Methods of Location with stereopticon. Community notices cover minstrel rehearsals, May Bijou Opera reservations, and public talks on municipal street railway ownership at Tremont Temple Lorimer Hall and Bromfield Street Church.
The Digestine Company of Springfield publishes on Page 5 of today’s Post striking proof of Digestine’s curative powers for indigestion in all forms. Testimony is said to verify the claim. Sufferers are urged to write to Digestine Company Springfield Mass for a free sample. It is available from druggists or the company.
The House met for ten minutes in Washington on April 14 and adjourned until Saturday. A motion to adjourn until Saturday passed 181 to 38 after divisions and mixed Republican and Democratic support. De Armond and others pushed for a yea and nay vote but only 31 members backed it.
The Boston harbor greeted a busy day with four European steamers an East India ship two barkentines a brig and many schooners. The Cunard Catalonia carrying nearly 400 immigrants reached quarantine and discharged wool at the eastern pier marking a first for Cunard cargo at a non-home wharf in years.
Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court sustained the will of Thaddeus Richardson of Charlestown against nephew Charles F. Richardson. Counsel for the petitioner announced plans to appeal.
The body of Ebenzer Locke was found in Orcutz's mill this morning. He had been believed to be ill after leaving town, with the incident described as a possible suicide attempt that ended tragically.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union held its forty sixth annual meeting at 48 Boylston Street with William H. Baldwin presiding. Reports detailed strong finances, growing membership of 5403, extensive lectures and classes, expanded reading rooms and art gifts, Benevolent actions, Thanksgiving dinner, and a large public anniversary.
A small American schooner named Bells, heading from L'Tete to Eastport, was found deserted off Head Harbor. It is believed Captain George Ferris of Eastport was knocked overboard and drowned. the vessel has been taken to Eastport.
A 19 500 package domestic cotton sale by Catlin & Co for Atlantic Cotton Mills Appleton & Co Peabody Chicopee Manufacturing Ellerton was held at Wilmerding Morris Mitchells rooms. Prices were fair and total value reached 1 950 009 dollars.
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