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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
4
A noon meeting at City Hall discusses relief for Ottawa Hull fire victims. Officials report 20 000 homeless and widespread destruction of homes and industries. Aid from municipal, Dominion, provincial and foreign sources flows in through clothing and funds.
A historical article hails Dr Alexander of Penn H as a beacon in cancer research. It contrasts cancer with hydrophobia and consumption cures, predicting the discovery of a universal remedy would crown medicine’s greatest victory of the era. The piece praises future professional adoption of his method for conclusive tests.
Washington reports the Senate may reject House amendments to the Porto Rico civil government bill restricting private corporate franchises. Critics warn the measure is needed to prevent corporate exploitation and protect Puerto Rico’s people from a system where a federally appointed body wields quasi-public powers.
The passage notes the people of Porto Rico should not be thwarted by the Senate as debate continues on their status and governance.
The piece attacks American Bell Telephone Company and its shift from Massachusetts law to New York regulatory ease. It claims stock watering will spread profits to shareholders via new issues and at par distributions, funding inflated dividends amid extortionate rates. It also notes related political and social items from wartime era journalism.
The Boston Music Hall ends its era after Saturday night concerts marking nearly half a century of art in the city. It hosted Handel and Haydn Society, Harvard Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The newer Music Hall will open next season, promising a continuation of its artistic legacy.
Springfield arms maker J H Wesson arrives in Paris with his family at Hotel Regina. William Endicott of tbr room visits the city for the exposition. Hattie Gammell slated to wed Shaw Safe for security. Huntington avenue improvements draw attention as Post growth and news scoops thrill readers. A wedding gag on a trunk and engagement news from Somerville punctuate the social notes.
A verse noting that life blends hardship and small comforts. It contrasts crumbs of bread and shelter with laughter and tears, suggesting joy heightens after sorrow. The moonlight frames humor, while smiles help release sadness, ending with a quotation from Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
The piece notes Senator Beveridge learning Malay dialects during an eastern trip. It spotlights Inter State Commerce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty seeking a U S Senate seat, opposing Dillingham and Grout. It mentions ex-Postmaster General Wilson recovering in health, MacArthur’s Civil War escape via letters, and Tulane naming Dr Edwin Anderson Alderman as president after Johnson’s death.
Commentary notes Portugal’s support for Britain allowing troop movement across Portuguese East Africa into Rhodesia north of the Transvaal. The stance pleases Britain and angers Boers while sowing discord among Portuguese citizens. Separate editorials fault the war tax act against express and telegraph firms, and defend paying armor plate price to Carnegie.
The readable text shows a breakfast list with fruit and toast and a lunch section featuring creamed chipped beef and baked potatoes. It includes a mysterious recipe note describing a dessert sauce with eggs and cream and mentions coffee and bananas in the meal sequence.
Maud Wayne, an eighteen year old in love with Harry Woods, joins the Red Cross to care for wounded soldiers in Cuba during the Spanish American War. Harry is wounded but survives. Maud nurses him back to health, and the couple wed after his return home with honors.
Admiral Dewey with Mrs Dewey and Lt Caldwell depart Washington by a luxury Baltimore and Ohio special train for Chicago to participate in the Manila battle anniversary. The three-car train bears the admiral s flag and flowers. 1000 spectators cheer as it leaves. No political remarks were made regarding the presidency.
A mosaic of witty exchanges and oddities spans several papers. Police, diplomats, and a self styled anti spankationist figure share limelight, while a Detroit Journal note jokes on a man arrested for beating his wife mistaken for a trust secretary and a bashful trust ostracism stance.
The Educational Alliance at 183 Court Street hosted speaker Lee Hingston last evening. He presented a lecture in the series on representative poets focusing on Edgar Allan Poe.
The burial services for the remains of the late Henry C. Thacher will be held in Yarmouthport on Tuesday afternoon. The exact hours will be announced later.
Rev Dr George C Lorimer preached on Famine the Bitter Cry of India and urged Americans to raise twenty million pounds to alleviate distress in India. He argued the sum is needed and that the nation must act to help.
Judge William Henry King of Salt Lake City has just been elected representative from Utah to succeed Brim Roberts. A 37 year old Mormon, he is not a polygamist and has served in many offices since 1860s, including territorial legislature and city council. He studied at Michigan University Ann Arbor and later studied law. As a Washington congressman he enjoyed social life and was popular among officials and peers.
A Washington circulation outlines Robert Treat Paine Jr’s bid for vice president with a Bryan ticket. The platform calls for trust busting by amendment, Philippine and Puerto Rican independence, a wealth tax, direct election of senators, bi metallism, and direct legislation.
Port Tampa City imposes a strict curfew with a 10 pm street ban on all male colored residents unless carrying a pass signed by Mayor Dempsey. Violators face jail and fines in the police court the next day. Also noted are European mining debates on Europe's oldest coal mine and a new method for making artificial silks from wood fibre.
Six day promotion offering free packing and freight from the seller to any railroad station in New England. Advertises Brass Bedsteads at less than manufacturing cost to prove the store as headquarters for brass beds. Sale runs from April 36th to May sth.
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