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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
4
Secretary Gage narrowly escaped condemnation by the Senate over an alleged illegal order tied to the retrospection clause of the McKinley bill. The West resolution signals the bill's fragile status and reflects broader concerns about administration zeal and uncertain trade conditions.
The Canton to Paterson political reversal shows a broad anti McKinley movement. Hobart notes changes follow a major campaign and anticipates a pendulum swing, though current shifts appear exceptional and driven by a public awakening to McKinleyism.
The piece contrasts threats from Wool Growers' Association demanding higher tariff on wool with appeals to Congressmen to shield hides. It argues New England industry is taxed by a broad bill while balancing politics and fear of confrontation, urging forthright votes against the tariff to counter pressure from various interests.
The New York Tribune cites a Sherman note to Spain not sent, claiming McKinley views on Cuban prisoners and businessmen. While praised for stated high ground, the piece urges concrete steps to protect American citizens as Weyler’s orders pressures residents, contrasting with Cleveland's criticized neglect.
A Boston letter writer comments on social customs such as morning whist and criticizes wasteful use of time. The piece warns against posting without return addresses after mail thefts, remarks on streetcar safety devices, gas fittings liability, and a mock obituary error. It mentions Odd Fellows, a sharp mail scam, and local civic notes amid varied asides.
The article argues the Dingley bill, driven by Republican policy, would harm Massachusetts industries by imposing duties on hides wool coal and lumber. It cites Blaine’s 1890 warning and warns that the proposed protections benefit political interests while hurting workers and farmers in Massachusetts.
A historic menu lists breakfast items such as apples cracked wheat cream sausage baked potatoes and maple syrup. It also outlines dinner and supper courses featuring corned beef veal tongue beets squash and pie with cookies doughnuts and tea. A recipe fragment for doughnuts includes eggs sugar buttermilk melted butter salt cinnamon soda and flour.
Mrs Eurithe K La Barthe a Utah State Legislator prominent figure in an anti theatre hat bill described as its father. The statement notes her long involvement in the measure and public stance on theatrical attire.
Lent nears its end as Holy Week arrives with plans for Easter gowns and hats. Crossed bodices dominate this season in shirts and dresses, featuring a seamless back and a center front tuck, with decorative bands shaping the fabric and lace frills enhancing the overall silhouette.
A North End union captain thanks the Post for securing the right to play ball on the Boston Common after three years of police persecution. He cites Boston’s dense population, North End needs, and the paper’s champion role in restoring a community recreation space.
A reader letter denounces ongoing tariff tinkering as a harmful policy driven by MacKinley influence and endless appeals for revenue. The writer laments political leaders and officials in office for extravagance and calls for adjournment and reform to restore peace and prosperity.
Mrs Bartell’s tale of a son’s fall and a widow’s patience leads to a dramatic reunion. Bradley pursues William Bartell who forged his mother’s name then discovers the prodigal’s remorse and a $10,000 restitution. Bartell’s mother, once humbled, uses new wealth to aid the needy and honor her repentant son.
Veterans of the 1861 call gather after 36 years in Boston. They march from Beacon Hill to the State House and Custom House, then to Faneuil Hall for toasts led by Captain John P. Reynolds. Governors Wolcott and Quincy send regrets. Commemorations include references to Hooker and Butler.
Inspectors outside the breastworks lament the stoppage as corporations refuse payment for road bed restoration work. City officials say the firms must cover labor costs, while the city withholds pay and Superintendent Wells declines to challenge the decision.
The House approved a penalty for bicycle theft and rejected measures to allow telephone companies to share wires. It shelved a petition for a rates commission, defeated a street railway stone transport bill, and approved salary increases for a Middlesex judge while denying raises for archives and Savings Bank Commission clerks. The session also upheld changes to registration lists in Boston.
Morning and afternoon sessions featured Representative Stone of Springfield railing against the bill. The House declined to substitute and accepted four adverse reports on telephone regulation, with the commission to regulate charges tabled 76 to 11.
Senator Irwin of Hampshire opposed a House bill to permit street railways to haul crushed stone and other road materials. Critics argued it favored quarries and freighting between towns, while supporters said it aided road construction. Amendments limited operation to within state borders and night hours. the bill was refused a third reading.
Mr Clark urged life imprisonment. Staulding proposed 25 dollars minimum. Barnard sought one year instead of three months. Support varied on special penalties as lawmakers cited physician and women safety concerns. Despite ridicule and opposition, 100 000 bikes stolen yearly, amendments rejected, bill passed to be engrossed.
The harbors and public lands committee reported a bill to create an ocean ark in Gloucester by preserving the State fort tract as a permanent memorial of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settlement. The Metropolitan Park Commission may spend 100000 dollars for the project.
The House ordered bills to a third reading providing for bond issues to fund Charlestown bridge approaches and a public market between Haverhill and Canal streets, along with new bonds for the subway.
Leave to withdraw was reported on the petition of Bowdoin S Parker and others for the vice gener of the Massachusetts Canal Company to build a canal across Cape Cod.
On motion by Mr. Atwell Lynn the House tabled the bill for sovevent of fees in proceedings in female judgment debtor cases awaiting action on another similar bill. Mr Crocker Bridgewater moved the House bill to prevent use of imitations of dairy products in public institutions and the bill for better inspection of dairy products and their imitations. The bill to raise the salary of Judge
The harbor lines changes led by President Marcy of Fitchburg road were discussed. The insurance bill by Mr. Flint of Norfolk would require arbitration in fire cases for insurers and insured. Eben N. Blake’s eligibility for State or military aid was opposed. Boundary bills between Hingham Norwell Scituate and Cohasset were reported. Lincoln may issue 25000 more water bonds for service extension. The School for Christian Workers in Springfield would be renamed the Bible Normal College. A suspension of rules moved the bill forward to the Senate. Ways and Means backed more clerical staff for the Suffolk probate office.
Mr Campbell of Westfield presented petitions from the Westfield school committee and superintendent urging a state appropriation for public schools. H W Iy of Westfield joined the petition. Mr Mead of Lexington presented Hollis Cold Storage Company and others remonstrating against the bill for better preservation of birds and game.
The Boston measure to regulate construction, maintenance, and inspection of buildings faced near unanimous rejection, aiming to prevent dark and blind stairways but failing to pass.
Protesters from the Citizens Association and Municipal League challenged a 30 year L railway lease amid calls for city built subway control. Critics warned of retained Meigs bill locations and a five cent fare plan while urging the Legislature to preserve municipal transit power and gate control.
An advertisement touts Woodbury's Facial Soap as eradicating blemishes and giving a clear, soft complexion. The claim extends to Woodbury's Facial Dream for hands and face with dermatological benefits, naming several products and variants.
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