Boston Post Monday Morning December 2 1898
Boston Post issue dated Monday December 2 1898. Contains news briefs and notices from the city and region.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1895
Page
4
Boston Post issue dated Monday December 2 1898. Contains news briefs and notices from the city and region.
The notice outlines subscription rates for MAIL and THE SUNDAY POST, requests subscribers to report both current and future addresses, and warns subscriptions will be discontinued at expiration if not kept up. It instructs payment via checks, drafts, or money orders payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY and notes all money sent at the sender's risk.
Offer of $1000 for charity or pocket money awaits any paper that can refute a claim through a thorough canvass of actual sales by newsdealers and newsboys.
A heated exchange cites Mayor Curtis accusing Boston of being debt laden and unfriendly to manufacturing. The Democratic ticket led by Mr. Quincy counters that Boston can become a better site for industry and vows to remove the Mayor to spark business growth.
The Republican caucus elevates Thomas B. Reed to Speaker of the Fifty-fourth Congress amid a claimed divided government. The piece questions Reed's past power and credits Democratic leadership for the era's prosperity, warning the party against imposing a new legislative agenda without cross-party support.
A brief note credits the Democrats with the advances achieved so far, framing them as a result of their policies and leadership. No specific individuals or dates are mentioned in the accessible text.
The piece predicts Josiah Quincy as Boston mayor, citing strong Democratic majorities and party harmony. It notes the campaign opened Saturday and will gain vigor, with victory expected from Mayor to street commissioner across the ticket.
The stock market trend over the past week disappointed bulls as London and home markets show little improvement. Analysts fear December gold exports will be large, while the new Congress may focus on petty politics rather than decisive currency reform.
The piece argues Boston residents should not extend Mayor Curtis’s two year term, claiming he uses influence at the State House to push through charter changes and override local will. It urges a mayor aligned with the people and local self government instead of external party power.
The article contends Mayor Curtis supports liberal school funding yet Boston schools face overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions after years of added appropriations. It questions the mayor’s accountability and calls for tangible results to match the rhetoric.
The article discusses a mayoral term set for two years and questions if a minority party mayor elected in Boston would lead to prolonged Republican control. It argues the Democratic majority shapes the city’s future and questions the political risk of the new law.
The text argues that Boston’s municipal government should be returned to the people, electing the first two year term mayor as a Democratic candidate who represents the majority rather than the minority.
A column surveys Boston scenes from the brimstone corner to stage protests, rail yard changes, and notable locals. It mentions tar odors at Observant Citizen Park, the Bijou Theatre uproar, Union Station upgrades, and financiers like Cheney and Coolidge, plus local quirks and anecdotes.
In September, summer hotels sit empty as if plagued by a plague, while residents note calendar changes in expectations. Water to the Common is shut off, plank walks are laid, and Frog Pond hosts boats and Christmas trees arrive from the North, signaling winter may come despite mild weather.
In this fragment a British officer recalls seeing deceased souls and a fiancé recounts a perilous horse race. A dramatic crash on Brutus leads to Major Glyn’s severe injury while a mysterious woman in black and red draws attention amid the crowd.
A brutal attack leaves a victim dead with a frozen expression of horror. The assailant, described as a red and black figure, vanished from the open scene two minutes after the act, leaving investigators seeking the unknown female culprit referred to as a fiend.
A collection of humorous quips and sketches exploring Thanksgiving themes. Phrases poke at money obsession, stage crowds, family apologies, college yells, and holiday football with playful dialect and satirical humor reflecting a bygone era.
The article lists five classes of hats suitable for different moods and occasions. It notes the English walking hat as a severe plain style, sometimes trimmed with stiff quills or embroidered details, reflecting seasonal fashion variety.
Washington December 1 The President will transmit his full annual message to Congress detailing department work over the year and covering revenue tariff currency and foreign relations in depth. He will endorse the existing tariff and place revenue declines on hard times rather than tariff law effects. The note will oppose internal taxation and reference Cuba Armenia and ex-Consul Waller with a thorough currency review.
In Rue Etats Unis Paris the Bartholdi bronze group of Lafayette and Washington shaking hands was unveiled. M. Bompard accepted on behalf of the municipal council while Ambassador Eustis was absent due to illness and bereavement. Mr. Morss spoke for the United States praising Lafayette’s role. several officials and dignitaries attended as a military band played American tunes.
police inspectors arrested Max Blume a 58 year old resident of New York City on Saturday afternoon as a fugitive from justice charged with arson in New York City.
A member of the depot safe-breaking gang near Athol and South Athol was wounded, captured, and brought to Athol with a pistol shot exchange. Sheriff Doane took custody after a search party cornered two suspicious men near Mr. McIver's barn. Richard Burns claimed the captured man’s identity.
A large meeting at Hibernian Hall Havre street East Boston elected officers for the Irish National Alliance of America council. Officers include President George J Lovett Vice President Michael J Barry recording secretary Denis J Donovan financial secretary Patrick Derby treasurer Bartholomew Moran and standing committee William J Flynn Bartholomew Moran Denis P Donovan. The council will meet monthly at 3 pm with proceed ments honoring Theobald Wolfe Tone and suggesting new members.
In Carib the no license push runs on par with prior years as meetings fill most evenings until election day. At Aquinas Hall and Trinity M E Church supporters and critics clash with speakers urging and opposing the saloon. Tonight at Union Hall a rally will feature Rev Fathers presiding and brief addresses by clergy and businessmen.
A readable 19th century style meal plan lists Tokay Grapes Currant Prunes and stewed meats for breakfast with a fish cream and lobster dishes for dinner. Recipes describe salmis of turkey lobster sauce oyster tartare and potato borders with detailed steps and timings. Signed by MRS J R GREEN East Boston and MRS J B PATTON Roxbury.
A Constant Reader Mrs W H Dunbar of Magoun Avenue Medford receives the weekly menu prize for keeping within ten dollars for a family of five. Her menu begins with a live morning paper and features easy to follow receipts in a neat bill.
The note outlines contest menus and brief explanations for special dishes. It mentions breakfast dinner and supper options and references American citizens selecting dishes. It lists dates like Saturday November 9 and hints at mail returns for cooking actions.
Poem excerpt lamenting Armenian mothers for their missing and dead children. The speaker pleads to find them, laments slavery and exile, and expresses deep grief as the chorus voices sorrow and mourning for the homeland. The piece ends with a dedication to Alice Stone Blackwell.
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