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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post announces its identity as a representative Democratic publication serving New England readers. It emphasizes its role as a political voice and regional news outlet for the era.
Reports from Buenos Ayres detail the murder of the Olive Pecker’s captain and first mate and the ship’s burning. The case mirrors the Herbert Fuller tragedy with shared agents J B Ellicott Co and Byaston origin, port of destruction, and similar cargo, nearly on the same date a year apart.
The 1897 law may allow a roll call nomination if one fourth of delegates support it, potentially enabling a minority to win the nomination by rolling calls. The piece questions whether this unintended effect was intended and warns of novel convention strategizing.
The article muses that Alaska's gold driven exploration may uncover remarkable finds such as a lake of petroleum. It notes Alaska's frozen soil preserves ancient fossils and that wealth from gold leads to unexpected discoveries, comparing Alaska's opening to California's.
Disturbances along the frontier flare into a panicky blaze with reports of frontier districts in flames. The Ameer disclaims involvement while religious fanatics lead the rising amid speculation of Pan-Islamist motives and links to Russia and Germany.
Article reports authorities in Memalouse Island jurisdiction treated the plunder of Indian burial grounds for the Field Columbian Museum as grave robbery. It lauds the local justice for defending sentiment and respect for the dead, noting universal human reverence.
The text argues that exhuming and unwrapping emblems of the past differs from disturbing burial sites of living communities. It notes a Northwestern court order demanding scientists from Chicago return bones to their rightful place, a verdict seen as just and merciful.
The article critiques the July deficit of 11 million and a daily shortfall over 660 thousand since August, arguing the tariff initial phase under Secretary Gage fails to meet revenue promises and skewed by foreign interests. It blames Republican tariff framing for campaign debt payments and questions long term viability.
The Observant Citizen notes General Francis A. Peabody back from Europe and looking robust on State Street. A death report follows of E. H. Tracey the Howard Atheneum doorkeeper for 27 years, with Conn Murphy of the Boston Theatre named as his successor in spirit. A Roslindale Socialist meeting yields a prank bomb that proves to be dirt filled lead pipe.
A Melville resident, a Presbyterian, travels east to recruit spinsters for Alaska bound colonists. Each recruit must wed legally, with bachelors paying 2000 to 3000 dollars for a match. The scheme risks backlash from overlooked spinsters if demand rises unexpectedly.
Fragmented poem by Frank L. Stanton about love and harvest imagery. The speaker pines for a sweetheart at the gate as reaping songs rise. Summer farewell lines echo in a rural scene with maple, lilies, teardrop dew, and children kissing goodbyes.
In a Benson family home the U O C Club rehearsals end with Mattie Benson portraying angelic figures and a dramatic burglar scare. Mattie bravely faces danger with a winged guardian illusion while Julia and Anna aid, but fear lingers and Mattie falls ill, earning the nickname Our Angel from her relieved family.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Prizes only for female writers, who may get plotting help from male relatives. Submissions are one thousand words max, on one side, with name and address. anonymous entries not eligible.
The notice surveys aging figures and recent honors from Judge John H. Reagan’s Senate longing to Mrs. Hearst’s university regent appointment. It details admired actors from music to photography and recounts anecdotes about Miss Virginia Fair and Miss Susan B. Anthony’s family. It closes with remarks by Senator Hale and a centennial celebration for Mrs. Mary Curless Vickers.
The article traces nightwear evolution from warmth to fashion, noting the shift to side closures and a modern bodice with a lace yoke. It highlights the bewitching appeal of flounces and laces and credits the current dress style with added fit and ornamentation.
The article describes preferred Paris influence in nightdress styles with a front opening gown under a three inch lace sebot. Gowns may be untrimmed or edged with wide lace, long lace finished sleeves, and empire waist options with ribbon straps and rosettes. Embroidery trimming and flounced edges complete the look.
Sagasta says dissen sions existed in Canovas era and if continued Azcarraga may resign. He would accept office and would push wide reform to Cuba if chosen, signaling a temporary cabinet and readiness to govern.
Fred L. Turner of the Boston Theatre lends his time to a benefit night including dancing singing readings and music. Annisquam children contribute eighty dollars to improve the condition of many sick babies.
Charitably inclined young ladies host a Crescent Beach concert at G A R Hall Beach Street to aid the Post Sick Baby Fund. Residents are urged to attend and support the effort. Performers include Misses May Hapley Mabel Boyle Belle Mellon May Sutton Dora Hillson Maude Good and Messrs Leslie Brooks Charles Eggleston Francis J Wright.
The Post sick baby fund reports active outreach in Boston Cambridge and Somerville. Doctors nurses and volunteers treat hundreds of babies daily while concerts and donations bolster funding. Families in need face hunger and illness as fund efforts expand.
A neighbor recalls reading of the Annisquam children and blesses the charity, noting the eight dollar contribution will ease tenement children's hardship and hoping others follow the example.
The Boston Post launches a subscription drive to aid sick and destitute city children. Mayor, aldermen, and many officials join the list as others respond generously, hoping the effort continues.
Letters from Marblehead Hingham and Reading report donors sending funds for the Sick Baby Fund. Amounts include $2 from William A Nye and $1 from Mrs H T H. Several notes request credit to the First Baptist Sunday School and reference stamps and baby fund use.
A collage of light verse and jokes from Yonkers Statesman and other papers. Witty exchanges cover romance, economy, fashion bonnets, bicycle observation, and tricky wordplay with playful asides about readers and editors.
FELS NAPTHA soap is advertised to ease household tasks by washing clothes and cleaning everything else in cold or lukewarm water. A bar is suggested for tomorrow. FELS & CO. Philadelphia.
A damaged notice outlines a post menu contest with emphasis on clearly stated menus and accompanying dish instructions. It mentions brief, attractive wording for American readers and a weekly Monday submission reminder, noting postage and non return of entries.
A garbled notice announces a Social Science gathering at the United States Hotel beginning Monday August and Friday September with meetings for members at reduced rates. The Monday evening program includes an annual address by Hon Baldwin LLD on behalf of the organization described as an Absolute Petalien American Institution and notes the secretary plans to retire this year.
At a business meeting held in Teemeten a special committee of the Board Aldermen discussed the Boston elevated railway grant. The committee decided to grant permission to the company to proceed with the location plan.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a vuscore selection for a resort and a Plattsburg reference with Fitchburg as a route option. No clear persons or organizations are established in readable text.
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