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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
4
The piece argues Riley and other speakers are energizing Quincy votes with abusive speeches aimed at William E. Russell’s memory. It claims Boston Democrats reject sacrilegious tactics and Republicans risk making Quincy’s election nearly assured. It asks Thomas Riley to curb his aggressive political rhetoric.
The public cares little for corporate maneuvering in gas deals. It seeks reliable service at the lowest price, noting gas at one dollar per thousand is too high and arguing for a rate as low as 7 1/2 cents. The public skepticism toward who runs gas interests outweighs interest in ownership.
The article notes the new Republican Congress opens with failures on revenue tariff and currency reform promises from 1896. It cites lack of party unity, strained Ways and Means, and opposition in the Senate. McKinley and Gage are blamed for effort. Dingley and Walker are named regarding committee control.
The Railroad Commissioners hold a public hearing today on the new and revised West End lease to the Boston Elevated Railroad Company. Stockholders of both companies endorsed the lease by an almost unanimous vote yesterday. The hearing seeks input from Boston citizens, with the commission acting as the people’s representative in this major public interest.
The Gloucester fishers face a historic commercial clash over control of a key trade. Boston observers weigh the pluck of Gloucester against tactics attributed to the wharf interests and a bitter fight over duties and free fish.
The text argues middlemen skim profits from the fish trade, harming fishermen. It suggests Gloucester recovering control could help, notes the fight is unlikely to succeed, and condemns appeals to Washington as illegitimate tactics.
The article argues for lower Massachusetts telephone rates, criticizing current profits and urging state regulation. It notes public service quality, calls for broader access, and praises The Post for backing the campaign, urging action by the next Legislature.
The Observant Citizen reports a mild winter spell failing to prevent colds and urges steady body temperature. Henry Varley blasts the West End railroad project after a Tremont Temple service is moved to an upstairs hall. Beverly begins a marine park by deeding the Preston lot and seeks a benefactor name. A Mercury statue toppled in a New England Conservatory gas explosion scenario is noted. G H Kelton mourns the loss of the Nichewang Hotel in Petersham to fire, tempered by insurance coverage.
Poem style appeal from Northwest Magazine voice laments a lost love. A speaker pleads for a beloved colleen to return to the island shore, promising devotion and longing across sea and moonlit paths. The piece heaps imagery of light, heartache, and awaiting reunion.
In a letter to the Post Calcutta apologizes for a sharp reply to Mr Brackett and defends views on municipal ownership and state regulation of trusts. He argues tariffs hurt labor but disputes blanket denunciations of capital, cites Dingley bill effects and cotton ties price changes, and urges Brackett to study economics before further fiction.
Boston Republicans nominate Edwin Upton Curtis for Mayor while avoiding partisan pledges. Supporters and opponents debate debt, office expenses, and Quincy leadership. Bryanites back Riley, a Bryanite candidate opposing Quincy’s tax stance. Curtis could gain if Riley siphons Democratic votes from Quincy.
The West End Company stockholders approved the 25 year lease of the West End property and franchises to the Boston Elevated Railway Company. Vote totals: 199 02 in favor 23% against.
A collage of light humor and social observations from various papers. Jokes about bachelor taxation, cannibals at a dinner, dental gossip, rapturous love, and marriage as a lottery contrast with witty quips on married life and courtship.
The annual gate at the New England Helping Hand Society house at 124 Pembroke Street runs Saturday evening to aid working girls on small wages. A large variety of vehicles remains to be disposed of. The cafe is well supplied with items available throughout the day and evening.
A dramatic scene unfolds with Helen Orthby arguing with her sister over Arthur Wainwright choosing Ethel Houston. Wainwright visits to propose to Ethel, while Helen’s scheming and Ethel’s kindness influence a moral turnaround amid family tension.
A Chicago News writer quotes a woman who met Kipling and shared meals with him. She recalls his work from The Gadsbys to Soldiers Three and notes Mrs Kipling calls him Buddy, dear. The piece mentions 1893 praise for Spanish poet Jose Zoriola y Moral.
Society notes recall violinist Leonora Jackson’s early Nahant debut when the exclusive Nahant Club opposed her. A benefactress helped launch her career, enabling study abroad with her mother. Mrs. D Henry Cram, a Boston businesswoman, is in New York at the Marlboro Hotel.
The New England Conservatory hosts a visit by Alexander Guilmant who improvised a grand toccata a la Bach after a Boston concert. Socials include Miss Grace Taylor’s at home with Miss Mosely of California and several callers. This week lists upcoming at homes and teas through December and January.
Readable text shows a home dinner plan with dishes including oysters in crackers baked to plump oysters, slivered beef with Worcester sauce, tomato soup with soda and cracker crumbs, peach tapioca pudding, fruit salad, and a note listing Mrs John Trahan of 8355 Washington Street Jamaica Plain Massachusetts as the contributor.
A meeting is set at the Berkeley Association rooms 100 Dorchester Avenue Sunday at 8 PM to elect a committee for a grand Bolton Association reunion. Past members are invited. Key figures include M. J. Conley F. J. Hagan R. J. Barry W. J. Coughlan and J. B. Murray.
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