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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
4
The people of Boston voted decisively against restoring street car tracks to Boylston and Tremont streets by about two to one. The decision ends the plan and calls for the Elevated Railway Company and Legislature to relieve subway congestion by expanding use of the current subway and other measures.
The piece attributes the defeat to four years of Democratic control and a radical administration, voter desire for change, disapproval of party “board of strategy” tactics, and the influence of the Murphy–Hart split plus business concerns over city debt. It notes the Republican campaign leveraged these factors, producing a 1900 plurality despite Boston’s prior Democratic governor victory.
Voters in Boston accepted the act establishing an eight hour day for municipal manual laborers. The measure applies to city workers except clerical staff, and goes into effect once official certification occurs. The policy mirrors trends in other cities and aims to regulate labor conditions in municipal work.
The Post supports contract work in city employment and urges a uniform standard for private firms. It believes the policy will benefit both workers and employers and strengthen the effort to apply the same standards across sectors.
The Boston Post extends congratulations to Hon Thomas N Hart on his election as Mayor of Boston and to defeated candidate P A Collins for personal peace of mind. The paper praises Harts astute campaign and notes the city’s growth under past mayors Matthews and Quincy.
Boston column recounts local society chatter and political hints. E J Boyle departs for a two week southern shooting trip with Boston friends sending good wishes, while editor singles out civic figures like Governor candidates, Judge Hammond, Dewey rumors, and Rear Admiral Schley. Mentions Army Nurse fair relics and veterans at Tremont Temple.
The paper celebrates ten years with a special supplement for its completion and relocation to larger, more central quarters. Congratulatory notes extend to Publisher Lingane and staff for the Telegrams success and growth.
A snake enters a smith shop and licks a bloody file believing the tool bleeds for her. when she can no longer lick she bites it, realizing her effort makes no difference. Moral: madness to bit and snap only harms oneself through impotent rage and false belief.
In a bleak December, Ralph Moore buys chestnuts from a hungry girl, giving a quarter that inspires years later a wealthy banker's wife to recall a starving moment. The memory prompts the banker Charles Audley to hire Moore, changing two families’ fortunes through a single act of kindness.
Miss Beatrice Harraden leaves New York for southern California to spend winter and supports England's policy in Transvaal. The Queen’s Bristol visit recalls past royal travels. Belle Flemming, 17, earns admission to the U S district court bar. seven Garriock sisters arrive as nurses to the South Africa war effort.
A speaker contrasts rival gifts with patient effort. He claims others fly by genius while he must plod with slow, steady work. Though he cannot reach sudden glory, he vows to curb fatigue and persevere through years of toil.
An indigo all-wool Ker sey double-breasted long overcoat for the Boston Elevated Railrod with wide collar muff pockets two inside cash pockets two side pockets leather facing and heavy ticking lining priced at $15.00. Heavyweight trousers with welt priced at $2.50.
The notice describes gas, electric and oil lamps with art shades for holiday remembrances sold by McKenney & Wasstayy at 181 Franklin Street. It emphasizes pleasing items and acceptable choices for gift giving.
A collection of quips and light dialogue from Tit-Bits Detroit Free Press Chicago News and Brooklyn Life. Jokes cover monopoly opinions dog jokes bad golf and card games with quick exchanges and laughs.
The piece references President Hadley of Yale James and John Burroughs as notable figures. It notes a public figure’s late schoolmate and mentions Jay Gould among others. It also alludes to Krupp as a leading gunmaker and hints at retirements and extended naval contracts related to a fifteen month period and a South Africa cruise itinerary.
Daily menu lists breakfast lunch and dinner items including malted breakfast food griddle cakes scrambled eggs lobster salad hot mince pie and boiled halibut. A 3 hour baked Indian pudding recipe with milk molasses corn meal ginger flour and salt is shared by Mrs W H Weston of Dorchester.
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