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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
12
The Boston Post publishes subscription prices for daily and Sunday papers and instructs readers to notify changes of address with present and future details. It warns subscribers to avoid sending cash and to make checks or money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston office at 259 Washington Street advertises telephone service 428 and urges subscribers to pay in advance. It notes subscriptions may be discontinued at expiration and requests notices to the Kaitor and Publisher RE A Grozier if copies fail to arrive.
The opposition argues thirty years is too long to lock in a five cent fare. They note 1867 fares were six cents with longer routes, while today’s service is far better. They warn a thirty year guarantee would be a heavy burden if future improvements slash costs and raise speeds. They predict passenger travel will rise in speed, comfort, and lower costs long before three decades pass.
The article argues against an extraordinary penalty for bicycle theft as contrary to the spirit of laws. It compares bicycle theft to horse stealing and garroting, asserting deterrence over revenge and noting such theft harms the community and individual alike. The author cites the wheel as the mean act in crime.
The town notes the success of Mr. Lowell and his winter campaign with a large telescope in Mexico. Gratitude pours in for Lowell who is credited with discoveries about Mars and related interesting work in our neighboring planet’s study.
The article notes Lowell’s long effort from Arizona to Mexico to confirm his Mars canals and other planetary observations. It credits enterprise and wealth behind scientific progress and marks a shift against prior conservative views on Mercury and Venus.
Two more deaths from illuminating gas in Boston renew calls for state action. The piece notes earlier deaths, a public demand at the State House for safeguards, and warns that gas remains a deadly risk in homes without proper fixtures and supervision.
The writer urges Secretary Long to release Lieutenant Peary from Mare Island Navy Yard to organize and lead the next Arctic expedition. It argues Peary uniquely combines knowledge and enthusiasm for a feasible Pole route, claiming credit for exploration progress and predicting future American-led advances.
Advocates of the McKinley bill claim opponents favor free coinage though no link exists. The dispute aims to deter anti McKinley movement and preserve currency stability. The piece urges sound money Republicans to push Congress to strip the Dingley bill.
The piece argues that free silver leaders in Congress push protectionist measures and may back every provision of the McKinley bill. It warns the public uprising against the tariff could overturn McKinleyism, potentially letting free silver gain ground and swapping one set of evils for another.
A columnist reflects on a striking passerby on Court street in a bright outfit and compact dog accompanying her. He notes social attention, urban manners, and a mild critique of street culture and gendered behavior. The piece also covers local essays on public ownership, canine policing, and a note on Paul Revere’s grave wreath.
The adroit social diplomacy of his wife, Senora Dupuy De Lome, is credited with a large share of the success in Washington. Her charming manners and tact are highlighted as influential to the Spanish minister Senor De Lome and his efforts.
A miscellany of social and political notes spans multiple figures and places. References include Senora De Lome’s influence in Washington society, a Bath boy’s Holland autograph, Michigan Rep Bricker’s dual roles, Rep Gracey’s Foochow consulship, Davenport Mayor S. F. Smith, Princess Beatrice’s Isle of Wight memorial plans, Washington’s 102nd birthday observance, and Emma Shaw Colclough’s Antarctic journey. Also recounted is Barney Barnato’s marriage tale, Joshua Crane Jr.’s coffee ventures in Hawaii, and land deals for 150 acres of Puna coffee lands with a view to 100 more acres.
Dedham formed the Dedham Citizens Association with Erastus Worthington Jr as president and Thomas P. Murray Clifton P. Baker and C. H. J. Kimball as vice presidents. C. A. Cline is secretary treasurer and the executive committee includes Heman W. Chaplin Jr Dr. F. I. Babcock Don Gleason Hill L. A. Newcomb and C. J. Slurley.
A dog named Clover chosen by a hunter becomes a devoted companion. While hiking to Mt Bartlett, Clover defends his master from a rattlesnake and loses his life to the snake’s venom. The narrator buries Clover at a pine shade grave with a marble slab bearing the inscription Clover the little faithful.
A witty exchange echoes in the paper with Puck remarking that an up-to-date girl is capable of anything, reflecting a playful tone on modern expectations and youth.
The entry lists a daily table hint sequence including breakfast items oatmeal cream sugar and coffee and a dinner lineup with tomato bisque salmon puffs minced chicken mushrooms mashed potatoes string beans raspberry tapioca pudding with whipped cream bread and butter cake assorted nuts fruit tea and coffee.
The article notes rising interest in collars and ties with shirt waists worn earlier. White linen collars loom as cooler, popular options, with front closures and a tiny turn down top. Satin stocks, front knots, and short bows appear, plus pique and back ribbon bows yet seen.
Collected quips and jokes from 19th century papers about language mix ups and witticisms. The items include a pupil’s translation misstep with bon meaning can and stories from Lord Chancellor Hardwicke, punchlines about life insurance and poets, and classroom ditties.
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