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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a regional Democratic-leaning voice for New England readers, highlighting editorial stance and coverage typical of a political newspaper in the era. It emphasizes party alignment and regional issues central to its readership.
The Post rejects insinuations of a financial stake in telephone stock and declares it has no monetary gain from advocating the telephone bill. It says its only aim is serving the public and business community.
If you favor telephone reform write AT ONCE to your representative urging him to attend and vote for House bill 134 when engrossment comes up this week.
A new New York law bans six day contests of skill speed or endurance for twelve hours per day. The bill targets long running endurance events in large cities, arguing they undermine genuine sport and promote demoralization, with Boston noted as lacking interest in such events.
Attorney Samuel L Powers argues against House bill 134 for state supervision of telephone service. He contends the bill clashes with Commonwealth policy, omits telegraph coverage, and undervalues capital invested while inflating dividend-driven gains of the Bell Company and its subsidiaries. He warns reduced rates would lower service quality and threaten employee wages, urging continued state oversight to protect service standards.
Judge Biddle admitted the red black and blue bank books from the People's Bank as evidence, clearing the way for a full trial. The Quay case, with national interest, proceeds amid Republican control in Harrisburg as a quorum struggle delays a U.S. Senate vote.
The season kicked off with nationwide games drawing near 85 000 spectators amid strong play from twelve clubs led by Boston and Brooklyn. An eleven inning opener decided by one run signals competitive action and expectations of scientific, clean play this year.
The report notes Boston will lead the circuit with entertaining play, highlighting its usual top performance and energetic style. The analysis implies consistent dominance and audience appeal from the team.
Boston Transit debate over Tremont street loop capacity and Park Street subway crowding. Officials warn traffic peaks may worsen this summer. experts oppose car switches and grade crossings as remedies. Legislature urged to decide track replacement for public accommodation.
The article argues that streetcar interests should not control decisions and supports relaying Tremont street tracks now. It states tracks can be moved again later when the subway expands or other transport facilities are provided, reflecting adaptability to evolving needs.
In a brief community item the Post Tele presents a program and voters weigh in on a local issue. The notice highlights the event date and the role of residents in deciding the matter.
The copper market shows strength with spot prices near 15 year highs and futures around 1844 cents. US exports reach 32,000 tons for Q1 1899 while domestic production climbs to 60,441 tons, signaling a bullish trend amid tight Montana oil stocks and rising overseas demand.
Kate R. Griswold, editor of Profitable Advertising, has purchased New York contemporary Art in Advertising. The two magazines will consolidate under the combined title Profitable Advertising and Art in Advertising. Griswold, a notable woman publisher, drives a brisk pace in advertising journalism.
A column discusses plans for a personal memoir by Mr Scott detailing private lives of actors like Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, with Macmillan & Co reportedly paying around 6000 in royalties. It also notes Warren statue funding, Dominion liner New England sailings, and health issues affecting General Hyde of Bath.
Governor Powers issues a warrant for a June 19 special election in Maine's second district to replace the late Nelson Dingley. The date reflects a compromise among supporters of Charles E. Littlefield John P. Swasey and Thomas W. Hyde. The piece also notes social and cultural items including Dr Martha Holmes in New York and Sidney Zangwill anecdotes.
In a Colorado mining town Priscilla Adams captivates Major Worthington while John Allston contemplates love. Allston secretly schemes to win her for the major, prompting a moonlit ride where he finally asks permission to speak for himself and Priscilla responds with measured resolve. The major rides off self-reliant as old friendships test devotion.
A collage of humorous exchanges from early 20th century papers includes a possible senate candidate calling himself a dark horse, rice and ham wedding advice, travel on train tickets, romance queries among Miss Palisade and Miss Summit, vaudeville gags, and a surgeon’s blunt odds on surgical success. The items feature red-haired ladies, family banter, and light political humor across major newspapers.
The New England Methodist Conference at People's Temple heard Rev J W Wadman of Japan describe Christian growth in Japan and Asia. He cited that starting July 1 1899 Europe would recognize Japan as a first class nation and noted Christianity as a key driver. Palmer noted annual missions collections of 1.25 million with 42 percent for home and 58 percent for foreign work. The meeting included love feast at Tremont Street Church and ordinations of deacons.
The Rev James W Rupple pastor of St Francis de Sales Charlestown marks his twenty fifth ordination anniversary with a three day celebration from May 28 to May 30. Events include solemn high masses sermons by Rev P J Supple D D Rev Denis O Callaghan and Rev Father Carney with choirs an orchestra receptions for children and parishioners a visiting clergy banquet and a Catholic Union banquet. Parish committee members and supporters listed include Edward P Sullivan James H Conley Joseph A Gately Hannah McCarthy Thomas Snindon William Daley Ella Duff Mary Carroll John O Callaghan Mary Harrington John Hogan John Riley and others. Admission to events and mass on Sunday is by ticket.
The Shawmut avenue gathering featured vocal and instrumental music and readings by William W. Chute Josephine E. Thomas and Adelaide Jump with addresses by Rev. Dr. Perin and Rev. George G. Hamilton. Dr. Perin celebrated Samuel M. Jones’s Toledo election as a sign that honest men can win public office and urged non-partisanship in municipal affairs. Dr. Hamilton spoke on Christian citizenship.
A vivid account of a crowd at the opening baseball game. Fans rise in anticipation as the home team trails 2 to 1 with two outs. The suspense peaks when mighty Casey seems poised to deliver the rally, but the bat strikes out and the crowd reacts with surprised delight and chants.
Our aim is to show Oak Hall workmanship superiority to lure customers from rivals with Bicycle Suits Caps Hose and a wide range of Sweaters at unbeatable prices. Before ordering sports gear for bicycling yachting golf tennis or baseball, visit and inspect our stock.
The Rev. James J. Dunlop delivered his second anniversary sermon to a full Roxbury Presbyterian Church congregation. He preached from Acts 28 15 urging courage, gratitude, and renewed effort in spiritual work and Sunday school advancement.
Dr Lorimer spoke on The Burden of Humanity on God at Tremont Temple. He warned that some people, like Prometheus and Hercules, suffer burdens unendurable and may cast themselves into annihilation. He urged that God bears humanity’s burdens if people allow it.
The Rev. Thomas Van Ness preached on The Reorganization of the World at Second Church in Copley Square. He urged personal duty to end petty feuds and barriers and to build a cooperative commonwealth through individual action, envisioning universal peace as a near possibility.
Paris dispatches say about 50 000 pilgrims will depart from several French points on Monday and travel on fifty three trains to Lourdes arriving Tuesday for the large religious event.
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