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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post markets itself as a leading Democratic paper for New England readers. It emphasizes editorial stance, regional news focus, and strong political commentary tailored to its audience.
A brief feature highlights a motto emphasizing duty and restraint. It notes the phrase Without a Muzzle as part of a broader mission oriented slogan. The piece frames the motto in a historical or organizational context and signals its usage in statements or branding.
The Boston Republicans and Democrats alike back free transfers on the West End Street Railway. The piece argues the city is united on the issue, urges state legislation to enforce it, and notes the Post’s pride in the long battle moving toward triumph.
Boston Democratic supporters back Josiah Quincy for mayor on a strong progressive platform while criticizing incumbent Curtis. The editorial argues Quincy has shown progress with the Southern Union Station and a municipal printing plant, calling him a do something mayor and Curtis a do nothing.
The article notes the swift conclusion of the Thorn Nack case with Augusta Nack likely pleading guilty. It condemns public opinion against delays and calls the crime a example of extreme depravity, highlighting Thorn’s perjury and the partners’ mutual accusations.
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade approved by resolution the Railroad Commission’s decision not to ratify the 99 year 8 percent West End lease to the Elevated company. The endorsement, from business leaders across the state, counters charges of socialist influence and asserts support for public-spirited regulation over private interests.
Boston hosts a week of remarkable trade as visitors flood streets theaters hotels and shops. Merchants report a brisk, contented throng with money to spend and prosperous prospects for the season. Visitors and locals alike feel the reciprocity of trade and hospitality.
The text urges the Board of Trade to take action to secure prosecutions and punishment for those responsible for the disaster that has left many widows and orphans. It frames this as an imperative duty beyond addressing past negligence.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms noting the former defends local rights against corporate encroachment. It highlights proposals on public franchise limits, street use compensation, transfers, and municipal services, while deriding the Republican platform as unserious and frivolous.
The Observant Citizen notes an onlookers couple at Tremont Theatre during Merchants' Week as the man proposed to the woman. Gloucester fish shipments shift to Boston landmarks and Old Wharf seeks to shed its odor. Governor Wolcott attends a rainy beaconstone ceremony.
President Adams told the Massachusetts State Board of Trade that insurance legislation should aim to prevent another disaster akin to the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association failure. He emphasized looking to the future and strengthening safeguards.
The Boston Democratic platform rejects national politics to emphasize local issues. It contrasts with the Republican platform seen as national in focus and weak in specifics, while the Democrats claim a clear, pointed statement of local policy.
A poetic excerpt titled Heart of My Heart by George Davison Sutte expresses longing and ardent love. It evokes dawn birds, waves, jewels, moonlight, and starlight as metaphors for affection. The speaker requests songs and imagery to convey love to the world and twilight breezes.
Readers are reminded to include proper stage notes on manuscripts and ensure postage for return envelopes. Contributors must follow the payment and submission guidelines to receive consideration and avoid delays.
Billy Watson, a Boston bookkeeper, battles saloon temptations to protect his wife and child. After a drunken night, his wife exposes a misread rumor, prompting a homecoming that reveals her selfless charity. Thanksgiving night changes solve the couple’s worries, renewing vows to sobriety.
The Vendome hosted the fifteenth annual fair to benefit the Home for Aged Couples. Society guests filled the parlor spaces with decorated salesrooms and programed events from 2 pm daily through the week. Dr Elizabeth A Carleton led opening remarks as MIT guests attended Technology Night.
At the Royal Society anniversary banquet in London Baron Joseph Lister presided with U S Ambassador Hay delivering the main toast. The speaker praised science as a unifying force across nations and highlighted figures like Faraday Morse Edison Kelvin Bell Darwin Huxley and Bessemer as contributors to humanity's intellectual wealth.
A style feature for this season includes removable guimpes to alter a gown’s form. Examples show blue cloth gowns with bloused bodices and multiple guimpes in black silk pale yellow satin white chiffon and yellow velvet dog collar detailing. Also described is a pearl gray house gown with lace bands and flounces masking the bodice.
The 20th annual Scots Charitable Society event occurred last night at the United States Hotel marking St. Andrew’s Day. About 400 guests included Rev. E. S. McAllister, Col. H. A. Thomas, Boston postmaster, Col. J. Payson Bradley, Mayor Josiah Quincy, Col. Colnaghi, and M. T. Callahan.
The Hotel Brunswick lists prominent guests including F. Marion Crawford and M. Pol Plancon. Miss Susan Risteen returns to Hartford for Christmas. various society members attend events at the Copley Square, Museum, and Union Hall. Notables at the Brookline theatricals include Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Pitman with booths by John C. Abbott. proceeds aid the Brookline table at the fair.
A collection of jokes and quips from The Latest Laughs features家庭 style banter about bargains, husbands, wives, and everyday misadventures. The snippets include bargains over dollars, chain wheels, parental meals, letters, and a wife chasing a postman husband.
Joseph Jefferson narrowly saved from blindness by Dr. George Reuling of Baltimore receives a painting from the savior. In Clinton Massachusetts a newlywed couple departs on their journey under a Just Married coach placard. Countess Herrman Zichy prepares a tobacco shop in Buda Pesth, her husband resigning from Parliament over debts. Ottmar Mergenthaler, inventor of the linotype, wintering in Deming New Mexico with consumption and uncertain fate. Danton to have a street in Paris near historic sites linked to Marat and Guillotin. Agnes Weld, a niece of Tennyson, reflects on liberty and lyricism in the Contemporary Review. Waukon Iowa Standard recalls original Elijah P Lovejoy press tale and its Lansing descendants. Royal family nicknames include Macduff for the Duke of Fife and Paddy for Princess Patricia of Connaught.
Secretary Gage announced that the forthcoming annual deficit estimate to Congress would name about 20 million dollars and not exceed 26 million dollars for the year ending June 30, 1898. He projected rising customs receipts and expects sizable importations in the spring.
The page lists a full day’s meals including sliced oranges cracked wheat and cream broiled steak baked potatoes oatmeal gems and French bread for breakfast. Dinner features Mullagatawpy soup boiled leg of lamb capers sauce cauliflower white sauce mashed potatoes sweet potatoes lima beans and puddings. Supper offers cold sliced lamb Graham bread Spanish buns and preserves with teas and cocoa. Recipes for Indian pound cake and Spanish buns follow credited to Winifred OBrien of Boston.
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