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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
4
The item notes daily circulation figures for the Boston Post and Sunday Post across March 1900, detailing rising reader reach and potential market implications for press prominence in Boston. It highlights steady growth trends and the newspaper’s expanding audience.
The secretary argues that being nominated for the vice presidency would be a great honor and respectful of the office. He notes General Woodruff shares this view, while Marcus A Hanna controls the choice to aid McKinley’s ticket.
The Paris Exposition opened on schedule despite unfinished buildings and exhibits. The United States is credited for a strong education display praised as among the fair’s most important. The event lifts peaceful mood amid European jealousies and French political wrangles.
The article alleges the Boston quartermaster purchasing depot may close due to little bid activity. It accuses favoritism toward middlemen over manufacturers in army contracts, noting altered practice after Spanish American War and calling for Root to verify reform rather than abolish the depot.
The passage argues that discrimination against domestic manufacturers and merchants persists with favoritism toward outsiders. It recalls the beef contracts scandal of Alger's era and notes Secretary Root's desire to avoid repeating that unsavory episode.
The House considers extending state policy to regulate telephone companies. Support grows after a strong 98 to 81 vote against the adverse committee report. Sections 5 and 6 mirror rules for gas and electric services, with an amendment proposed by Mr. Willard affecting franchise approval. The measure aims for firm state oversight as the current operator withdraws opposition and users petition for control.
The actress laments poor financial returns from her American tour and accuses critics of claiming she came to force her way into American society. New York society, initially dismissive, suddenly crowded to patroness her hospital fund entertainment. The shift is seen as unmatched in U S social history and might ease her sting at meager profits.
Yesterday's ideal Easter brought sunny skies and mild warmth as crowds enjoyed parades in Copley Square and Trinity services. The Observant Citizen notes a Mech anics Hall Promenade Concerts shift, a flourishing local scene, and lively social ties with reporters sharing errands and naval-capacity chatter.
The column describes an upcoming Sunday exposition closing, Arbor Day plans for schools, and witty local chatter. It notes a first car sighting on Tremont Street, police intelligence efforts on wage-pricing offices, plus social events in North Cambridge and remarks about Captain Potter of the Ultonia and Cape Town tales. It ends with Boston’s Sunday Post features on Easter lilies and serialized stories.
A fragmented wartime poem laments the loss and honors the heroism of a soldier named Little Bobs. James Dempsy of Lynn Massachusetts signs the piece, expressing national pride and concern about Boer War pressures.
Arthur Hastings, wealthy and respected, loves Mildred Carlton but is betrayed by George Sewall who falsifies a note. Mildred marries Sewall, he dies, and Hastings learns the truth after saving Sewall’s ill son. The moment he sees Mildred again he forgives all and asks her to marry him, uniting the families and ending the old grievance.
Commodore Vanderbilt married Sophia Johnson after saving 50 his wealth might have shaped New York society differently. W. 8. McCrea of Chicago owns notable paintings by Meissonier and Alma-Tadema with inscriptions. Illinois Senator Mason and Montana's William A. Clark were schoolmates at Bentonport. Timothy L. Woodruff, New York Lieutenant Governor, is a top amateur billiard player. Senator Hoar bought Byron's Childe Harold through a London agent and Byroniana is a premier collection in the U.S.
Concord and Lexington prepare separate Patriots Day events to mark the shot heard round the world. Lexington unveils the Hayes memorial monument on the Green with Captain Parker’s statue and hosts a parade led by Captain A A Sherman, followed by an afternoon banquet, drill, and a major fireworks display.
The article notes Lincoln figures among local men who joined the Concord Lexington retreat. A Wednesday evening address by Rev. Alexander McKenzie for the Lexington Historical Society discusses "The Law of Fair Play in National Life." Thursday dedication of Hayes fountain will feature Rev. Edward A. Horton of Boston. A Concord morning athletic meet opens the program for area youths from Concord Acton Chelmsford Westford Lincoln and other towns.
Sudbury Lexington Arlington and Bedford participate as a parade moves at noon through town streets Governor Crane and the State party spend the day in Concord and Lexington The Hon Charles J Bonaparte delivers the oration at Concord literary exercises in the Trinitarian Meeting House Samuel Hoar presides Edward Waldo Emerson reads a poem A patriot chorus directed by Charles B Brown performs with Henry K among the singers
In Concord and Lexington towns a day of celebrations unfolds with salutes and bells rung at morning noon and night. Reeves's Band plays in Concord while Boston Municipal Band performs in Lexington amid antique and horrible parades and multiple band concerts throughout the day.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Boston archdiocese attends Thursday morning services at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Washington Street. Archbishop Williams will be present and Denis O Callaghan of St. Augustine's Church South Boston will preach the sermon.
The Tammany Club in Ward 14, a Democratic group, plans a social Patriots Day event Wednesday evening with elaborate hall decorations. Prominent attendees are expected. the celebration aims to draw a large gathering. The organizing committee includes James F. Lucey, Senator John H. Baldwin, George Donahue, Thomas B. Welch, Sullivan, and H. L. Orpin.
Mr and Mrs Richard Ross marked their twentieth fifth wedding anniversary at their home on Indgor Street. Family members present included Mrs Charlesois, Mr and Mrs William Ross, Mr and Mrs Daniel Lamont, Miss Clara, Mabel and Gertrude Ross, Robert Arenent and A H Marchant. They received many beautiful presents.
Obituary note reports the death of Max Solomon of Ward politics and local clubs. It mentions his residence on a street in Massachusetts and his prominence in community circles including B'nai Zion, Utopian Club, and educational goals groups.
The Jackson Club hosts a Jefferson birthday mass meeting tonight in Ward 3 wardroom with speakers including Thomas J. Gargan ex-Senator David Shaw Charles S. Sullivan Thomas W. Berridge and William Murray Jr The Hon Joseph J Corbett will preside due to venue size constraints.
A collage of punchlines and banter from early 20th century papers. Jokes about juries arms and platform politics mix with breezy quips on stage life and social pretenses. Portraits of everyday humor showcase city life and character types across multiple papers.
Obituary notes Mrs Lucinda H Stone mother of Women s Clubs dies in Kalamazoo aged 80. Alicia Needham wins first prize in Fels Ceoil Irish song competition. Ella Little earns Summa Cum Laude doctorate from University of Heidelberg as first woman to reach that honor.
A brief note surveys foreign topics including substantial American investment in Mexican mining, a rebound in perfume demand after declines, and Russia using leather money in the era of Peter the Great.
A collage of editorial quips from major papers notes General Roberts’ standstill instead of a walkover. It highlights travel routes for royal visits, hints at Danish West Indies riches and U S cash surpluses, ponders a Danish Islands purchase, and explains Boer forces in dispersed small commands amid Roberts’s campaign.
Breakfast items include boiled Oanna cream fried ham and fried potatoes with buttered toast muffins and coffee. Luncheon features tomato soup baked potatoes and Sovran coffee cake. Dinner lists vegetable soup roast lamb mashed potatoes pickles crusts crackers cheese bread and butter. A recipe for German coffee cake uses two eggs one quart milk sugar butter salt yeast and flour with a rising dough. Mrs George Gordon 1488 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.
Mrs Annie Doran wife of William P Doran a Union Glass Works foreman Somerville died at 112 Inman Street Cambridge after a long illness. A native who spent most of her life in the area she was known for hospitality and kindness. Survived by two daughters Annie A a teacher in Gore Cambridge and Annie A a teacher at Plummer School Bose.
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