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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post weighs South Africa war reports cautioning sensational claims against the Boers and notes the Goebel election controversy. It commends Judge Pryor for resisting a returning board and praises Democratic leadership for upholding the law amid disputed results.
The note urges a strong Democratic victory by landing General Collins in City Hall by a large majority tomorrow, framed as a political prank aimed at Republican friends.
The notice disputes an advertisement claiming a Post editorial stance on Alderman Edward W. Presho. It argues the newspaper did not publish the quoted endorsement and reiterates support for Mr. Duane for street commissioner. The piece urges Collins supporters to vote and suggests a political storm is coming.
An editorial condemns Senator Cullom for a proposal to restore Civil War deserters and dishonorably discharged soldiers to the pension rolls. It argues the pension roll should honor only true heroes, cites fraud and agent greed, and notes the roll contains a million names costing $145 million annually.
Voter sentiment hints at a strong Democratic lead in Boston with a sizable plurality for Collins. The report notes a Republican challenge and outlines the margin expectations for the next election.
The Kentucky State Board of Election Commissioners ruled for the candidate with a plurality based on the returns, asserting their duty under the law. The Democratic chairman supported the decision against political pressure, underscoring the legal standards governing the outcome.
A political note argues against Tommy Hart as steady company for two years and suggests giving Collins a decisive majority of 10000 on this trip, cautioning readers about flirtatious behavior affecting leadership credibility.
The Boston Post endorses Patrick A. Collins for mayor urging Democrats to unite behind him and Republicans to vote for an honest Democrat if needed. It backs Yes on restoring tracks to Boylston and Tremont, Yes on eight hour city employee day, and Yes on liquor licenses, while urging Democratic majorities on the council.
In Somerville Ward 5 Alvah R. Deerborn, president of the Boston Paper Hangars Union and officer in the Improved Order of Heptosophy, seeks the alderman seat. He has long been active in politics, including years on the ward committee and a gubernatorial bid, beating rival Robert Treat Paine Jr. by a large margin in earlier races.
The ad promotes Andiron fenders and fire sets as ideal Christmas remembrance from McKenney and Waterbury at 181 Franklin Street, trumpeting the largest assortment in the United States.
A column blends theatre life with domestic concerns as chorus men face travel hardships and letters from lovers and mothers. It notes Mrs. James Edward Carter's china painting, winter in the Public Garden, and a colonial exhibit at the Boston Art Club. A fox hunt near the Philadelphia Steamship Company dock is reported, along with social talk on church banquets and pedestrians braving cold weather.
Poetic exhortation by Anna T. Beebe urging national unity to empower a compassionate leader. The speaker longs for a president of noble deeds, courage, and justice who can lift the poor and defend freedom, promising brighter days if citizens share responsibility and aid the suffering.
Evelyn Brentwood must marry her cousin Wilfred Monckton to inherit her father's fortune. She loves Ulric Raymer, but vow binds her to the match. Ulric discovers Evelyn imprisoned by her cousin, frees her, and the couple wed in London. Monckton’s downfall follows as he sails to Australia and perishes. Evelyn then inherits the entire estate.
Harvard President Charles W. Eliot explains in 1899 that the twentieth century begins with January 1, 1301 in the accepted chronology, noting there is no year zero and defining the switch from the 19th to the 20th century. Caroline Hazard adds a contrasting view from Wellesley College.
A colonial supper menu lists Tomato Soup Fried Smells Tartar Sauce Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce Green Peas Mashed Potatoes Boiled Onions and Tapioca Pudding in a simple dining outline.
President Seelye of Smith College and Miss Hazard of Wellesley join President Taylor of Vassar as of 1901. Presidents Patten of Princeton Schurman of Cornell Law of Columbia Harrison of Penn Hyde of Bowdoin Tucker of Dartmouth Faunce of Brown concur that over one year remains in the nineteenth century.
Two women were arrested in Passaic New Jersey for operating an illicit distillery. The Austrian army includes over 2000 Hebrew officers. An eminent scientist says asparagus alkali forms in the brain. Epiphany Chapel in New York adopts a never close policy. New York City faces at least $18000 to meet the new primary election law. French judges and officers abstain from riding omnibuses. St Johns Guild in New York has raised over $35000 for floating hospitals. The Catholic Missionary Union spends $3500 yearly for southern missionaries. Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs plans free public libraries statewide. Venezuela spans 506159 square miles, larger than all Europe save Russia. Street fair proceeds in Syracuse will aid a temple of labor. London chief rabbi orders prayers for British troops. Acacia bark yields a versatile tanning material.
Ellen Terry enjoys a splendid time in New York praising its vitality and people. Mrs. Louisa J. Cabel acts as justice of the peace and runs a farm and express business in Lowell Maine. The Daughters of the Confederacy fund aid to Mrs Stonewall Jackson in Charlotte North Carolina. Jules Cambon plans to sail to America to resume duties as ambassador. Mary Elizabeth Lea builds a New York residence and advances a new political creed for a forthcoming national campaign.
A jackdaw tries to appear splendid by wearing stolen ornaments and borrowed pride. His vanity provokes envy among birds, and when every bird strips away their own feathers the jackdaw remains naked. The tale warns that pride and beggary make fools of people.
A survey of notable figures includes Sanford Methuen tracing descent from John Methuen once lord chancellor of Ireland. General Robert B. Vance, recently died in Asheville, N C, formerly a thirteen year Congressman and brother to the late Senator Vance. Lord Fredegar loses his eighteen horses to the Transvaal government. Rev Donald McLeod takes over Meadville and Washington churches. Tbsen the dramatist dines away from home daily at Grand Hotel in Christiania, noting others and Admiral Dewey’s conditional Dayton visit.
A collage of humorous lines from various papers. Jokes on fashion expertise matrimonial misreads and social remarks mix with reflections on truth versus fiction. It reads as light commentary and gossipy wit from era periodicals.
Members of Congress show curiosity whether Colonel Henderson will retain the Speaker's eye for quick access. A collage of editorials notes opinion on leadership and military situations across several papers.
In Tremont Temple the Rev. H. L. Morehouse of New York preached on Present Opportunities and Possibilities. He urged evangelization among the large foreign populations in the United States and among the peoples of Cuba Porto Rico and Mexico.
Danish correspondent notes the recommendation of windproof jackets for those exposed to weather, especially drivers, travelers, coachmen, and other transport workers. Mr English's medical journals advocate the jackets for business or leisure use when activity is limited.
A Boston sermon at Park Street Congregational Church decries the liquor trade’s reach into politics and society. The preacher laments adulteration, high profits, and the difficulty of electing anti liquor candidates, citing real estate declines and public nuisance.
Rev William H Allbright denounces municipal corruption in Boston urging reform and district option for Dorchester to ban saloons. He calls for an independent newspaper and states Dorchester can vote to rid itself of the saloon curse next Tuesday.
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