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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1897
Page
4
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The faculty at Brown University denounces efforts by the governing corporation to muzzle academic independence. They argue that truth and progress depend on free inquiry, echoing Rhode Island’s founding belief in liberty of belief and expression.
The Post argues the Metropolitan Park Commission overcharges for bathing at Revere Beach, a public resource funded by all. It says the facility should be nearly free to allow even the poorest to bathe, and urges commissioners to lower fees this August.
The Post’s investigation into Alice M. Barrett’s death is vindicated by a broader inquiry. The piece calls the Barrett case a warning about luxury, money misuse, and reckless living, noting the gendered twist in a woman’s fall from fashionable excess to ruin.
Treasury decides calf skin equals cowhide making calfskin hides taxable at 15 percent for boots and shoes. The ruling closes a tariff loophole once used by the Massachusetts footwear trade, aligning calf skin with cowhide under the tariff imposed for the profit of the Chicago Beef Trust.
The passage argues the Republican Congress aims to impose broad tariff taxes on many items. It questions the logic of classifying goods differently, using examples like calf versus cattle and egg versus poultry to illustrate inconsistent head classifications.
A local explosion in Hudson harmed property but spared lives. The piece condemns the act as un-American and linked to no evidence against Apsley Rubber Company strikers, noting many workers are New England locals, including women. It urges avoiding blanket blame on the unionized workforce.
The Observant Citizen notes 90 year old Mrs. Albert Bisbee of Chelsea enjoying a summer in South Weymouth with many visitors. It surveys notable residents and guests at seaside retreats from New Bedford to Bar Harbor, including Thomas Riley in Newport, Carl Zerrahn at Holderness, and Oscar H. Sampson at Campobello, with remarks on vacations, recreation, and local society.
The column recounts social observations from a Boston audience including a man in a theatre box in shirt sleeves, a critical jab at a New York newspaper cut of John D. Long, and anecdotes from Crescent Beach with Chief West. It notes Councillor Allen’s race and a local merchant, B Mitchell of Hampden Street, facing adversity after a railroad accident.
Readers are urged to buy a Japanese kimono for lounging in the home. The piece touts their comfort and quaint air, noting public-unfriendliness as the only drawback. It suggests color motifs such as blue moons or pink chrysanthemums and a gold-thread border on olive fabric.
The text suggests making a kimono from inexpensive cotton crepes bought at Japanese stores or choosing soft Turkish toweling lounging gowns. It notes gowns are gathered at the neck, flow loosely to the ground, with flowing sleeves and a belted waist using heavy worsted cord and tassels. THE LATEST.
Baldwin's Cadet Band performs at Sullivan Square this evening at 8. Program includes marches and overtures such as B of A and Don Carlos, cornet solo by Frank E. Partridge, plus dances and galops.
A Beligic steamer report from Honolulu notes plans if Congress blocks annexation. Ministers Sewall and Dole reportedly favor a protectorate and raising the American flag, with readiness to act by Monday Aug 2. Officials expect swift notification after Mouna’s arrival, amid Japan’s wary stance.
The Navy Department issued an explicit denial of a report that the flag would be hoisted yesterday. Admiral Beardsley’s orders allegedly allowed only a landing in an emergency to restore the status quo, not a longer occupation. President McKinley has referred the matter and annexation treaty to Congress, delaying executive action until Congress acts. The report that the battleship Oregon was ordered to Honolulu was also denied.
Ex Senator George N. Swallow is nominated to fill the vacancy in the Charlestown area after Colonel Benton declined another nomination. Swallow, a Bunker Hill district native and grocer, has long held party roles including ward committee chair and state central committee member.
The Boston and Maine Haymarket square clock is dismantled by the Transit Commission after decades of service. Built in 1873 by Howard & Davis for 1000 dollars, the five foot dial with nine inch figures operated under Officer Berg of Station 1 for almost four years since depot ownership passed to the commission. The final register showed 3 20 on Saturday July 21 as workers tore the clock from its loft perch.
Judge Lathrop opened the Supreme Court session with 75 new bar admittees, 74 men and one woman Ida E Hall. They passed the Suffolk bar exam, the last under the county system now replaced by a State board for statewide testing. Judge Dewey led the admissions. Noble administered oaths.
A merry crowd gathered in Arlington Hall last evening for a surprise party honoring Ed ward Coady. He received a gold watch from presenter George Sanderson amid games and dancing. Talent included Harry Fox piano, Mabel Draper reading, Charles Davis ventriloquism, Maggie Leonard vocals, Frank White songs, William Harris stump speech, Flossie Denselin reading, and Anole Morgan another act.
In a Havana setting Doctor Jose Agramonte helps Cuban patriots while Olivia De Lome plots to aid the cause. A tragic rescue turns to vengeance as the spy dies and the lovers meet a bloodied fate. Nearby notes mention executors and memorials in Hartford and England.
A collage of light humor and witty exchanges from periodicals. Jokes feature a loud sergeant and a young soldier named Macpherson, a doll found by a girl, a farmer’s dinner remark, a socks joke from a boy in buttons, Napoleon and Priam swapping horse talk, a light note on a typewriter girl, a diplomatic quip on Thessaly, and Willie’s swimming brag.
Brookline selectmen awarded the Muddy River bridge project to Woodbury & Leighton after multiple bids, with the lowest bid of 115000 dollars guiding the decision. The contract covers construction of the new Longwood Avenue bridge over the Muddy River.
Nelson Dingley Sr. of Auburn died at 9 20 a m in Lewiston Missouri in his 88th year after a paralysis struck Friday night He had been in remarkable health until then Congressman Dingley and relatives were summoned home Sunday to Auburn and mourn his passing.
A varied clipping lists cultural and historical notes including a French edition of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde printed in Paris Temps, Windom’s library donation to Winona free library, Cooperstown’s old homestead to become a park, and longtime figures such as Green Fluke of Salt Lake City’s Mormon band, Stephen Adams of Maplewood and William Stetson’s long choir tenure. It also mentions Clemens and daughter wintering in Vienna for Leschetizky instruction, McKinley’s Cherry Farm estate near Washington, and properties linked to John B Henderson and Treasury figures, ending with Mrs F C Bacon of Hartford.
The Rev. Thomas Shahan sponsors an annual outing for Sunday school children from Sacred Heart Malden Centre and J. Joseph's Maplewood. About 1000 children are expected to attend Ocean Grove and Revere Beach with electric cars departing Malden Centre at 8 30 this morning. Fathers Holland and Lyons will supervise the groups.
Charles W. Thayer buried. In Ellsworth Maine Captain Phillip H Gray of the steamer Seaconnet owned in Newport was tried in Municipal Court and found guilty of unlawfully catching porgies in Blue Hill Harbor. Judge Peters fined him $200 and costs. Attorney Hilton of Damariscotta defended Gray. appeal filed and $500 bonds secured.
The regular monthly requiem will be celebrated in the mortuary chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden at 10 o clock in the morning. The reverend pastor urges all who can attend as only a few months remain in which mass will be offered in this chapel this season.
The Public Library showcases a Barton-Ticknor room exhibition of papyri parchments mummy cloth and ancient Egyptian painted funeral decorations loaned by New York artist Mr Eric Pape. The Fayum find includes well preserved mounted pieces, some given to Mr Pape by an engineer who works on upper Egypt canal projects.
London reports Lady Craven has a son born at Coombe Abbey with celebrations at Blenheim pending the duchess accouchement while the Duke returns from Mont Dore for September plans and the Vanderbilt Whitneys’ great granddaughter’s family.
The Duke of Marlborough presented the Queen with a painted standard on the Blenheim anniversary. The banner with three fleur de lis signified acquittance of rents and service due to the crown for Blenheim Palace. The practice, once revived after a period of dormancy, follows a long family custom.
New York August 3 reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ernesto Fabbri at Scarborough on the Hudson. The baby is a Vanderbilt heir, great grandchild of William H Vanderbilt, niece of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and cousin of the Duchess of Marlborough. Dr E A Tucker attended mother and child. both are reported well. Ernesto Fabbri married Edith Shepard last October in Scarborough Memorial Chapel.
The Dupont will conduct an official trial tomorrow starting after 9 AM over the West Passage course to Bennett Point. Stakeboats Stiletto Ericsson and Leyden escort. Secretary Long and Rep. Boutelle may ride aboard for the trial.
Reader notes dinner and supper menus with recipes and ingredients. Mentions breaded mutton cutlets sweet potatoes onions sponge pudding oatmeal mixture with butter and cream, apricot glaze, nutmeg and beaten yolks. Includes a sample drink and a later note about tea, coffee, and sodas.
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