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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post proclaims Motts as a representative Democratic paper of New England. The piece frames Motts as carrying a mission in its political journalism.
The United States Senators on McKinley’s peace with Spain objected to publishing the treaty text before presenting it to the Senate. Spain plans to publish the treaty in an official red book, raising irony as Americans may learn its terms from Madrid. The piece condemns senatorial secrecy and calls for open publication and discussion.
The city rejected a 50 year street railways franchise tied to lower fare protections after a corruption allegation. Law passed by Illinois Legislature faced repeal efforts but public sentiment and an informed press thwarted the scheme. The episode serves as a cautionary example for cities beyond Chicago.
The city of Boston congratulates its citizens on electing Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Minot to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. The victory shows broad support from both Democrats and Republicans and highlights the nonpartisan nature of the office. Peter Morrison is noted as especially popular, and public scrutiny of the board’s work will begin as Aldermen and Common Council elect their leaders.
A Plainville Connecticut mother recalls a severe facial humor spreading from a nostril to the lip and eye. After trying various remedies, she reports complete recovery with Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Ointment, leaving no scar. Public notice claims Cuticura soaps and remedies cure child skin humor with doses and instructions.
The passage argues in favor of the sky-scraper proposal, noting a substantial case for its benefits and potential impact. It implies notable support for the project as a forward-looking urban development.
Public sentiment favors state control of the telephone business as Boston grants a street franchise to a new company. With two firms now operating, officials argue for a uniform system of supervision, urging Bell Telephone and Massachusetts Telephone and Telegraph to voluntarily accept state oversight rather than face protracted conflict.
Experts argue sky scrapers offer fire protection after a New York blaze where a sixteen story Home Insurance building contained the fire while a nearby low wooden structure burned. They cite steel and terra cotta construction as a potential safeguard and urge fireproofing improvements to prevent future destruction.
President Gompers told the Federation of Labor in Kansas City that expansion abroad comes from cutting wages and taxing workers at home. He echoed Andrew Carnegie, saying imperialism values dollars over people and elevates plutocracy and militarism above humanity. Labor opposes imperial policy and will confront supporters.
The writer observes brisk Christmas weather and crowded Tremont Street shops despite track removals. He comments on fashion, theater attendance, and a playful critique of high overshoes. He mentions Maude Odell and a Castle Square show, Father Cuddy of Milford, and memories of Daniel O Connell and Father Mathew.
The Beacon Street club house will host a talk next Saturday with Professor Grosvenor of Amherst College speaking on American diplomacy alongside the usual attractions. The piece also notes winter scenes on Beacon Street, a police incident, Mary E Wilkins new Christmas story Harriet Ann's Christmas in the Boston Sunday Post, and commentary on toys and church music this season.
The Boston Sunday Post’s Christmas issue, ready next Sunday morning, will feature a boys and girls story and an elephant page on a Santa Claus tour through Boston. Santa has made his list and will delight local youngsters with selections for Christmas morning. A fleeting note explains evergreen decoration origins in Germany and fairies bringing luck. Also noted is Lynn Mayor Ramsdell’s election losses this year with a curious 13-related coincidence.
The article lists Dewey with eighteen ratings and Schley Shafter Sigsbee with four each, and Sampson with three. It recounts Merritt asking Dewey about his inland reach at Manila, and Forain’s quip on depravity among rich and poor. Also cites Thomas Ryan on the Republic mines discovery and the mine’s unlikely value.
A charming dressing sack for a young girl features pale pink eiderdown flannel. The turn down collar sits low at the throat and the jacket fastens at the neck.
A detailed description notes a waistline with two pink satin rib bons and dainty pockets on each side of the jacket over the hips. Cuffs turn back and the entire garment including cuffs is edged with pink satin ribbon about an inch wide. The last line reads THE LATHST.
A collage of wry quips and humorous exchanges from multiple papers. Jests about athletics engagements and romantic misreads mix with streetwise bite and political musings. Notable bits reference a football eleven likened to Maud and a banker facing judgments.
Lillian Chur chill refuses an arranged match with banker Charles Gelling. A prison scene in the left wing ends when Robert Ainsley, aided by a horse scare and a brave rescuer, wins her father’s consent. A grand Churchill mansion wedding follows as the banker’s scheme collapses and speculation fortunes rise.
Blanche Walsh stars as Cleopatra in Tremont Theatre's heavy Davenport repertory, delivering a thoughtful yet restrained performance praised for dignity and earnestness. Melbourne MacDowell improves as Antony, while scheduling notes mention La Tosca and future engagements. Sousa recovers from pneumonia and heads to Lakewood for holiday rest.
At Yale, the corporation accepted President Dwight's resignation and adopted resolutions praising his 12 and a half year leadership. They cite major endowment growth, new buildings valued at over two million, income up 150 percent, staff rises about 125 percent, and student numbers up about 1385 percent. Dwight personally contributed over $100,000 beyond his official remuneration.
The Boston stage features bright light effects in Nathan Hale at Hollis and Blanche Walsh’s La Tosca at Tremont. May Blossom after Colonel George at Castle Square. Hotel Topsy Turvy souvenirs. Jefferson comedy at Boston Theatre. Monte Cristo at Bowdoin Square. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to follow. Red White and Blue at Columbia. Hearthstone at Grand Opera House with James A Herne imprint. Tony Farrell leads. Dodson to stay in Because She Loved Him So at Museum. Hallen and Fuller in His Wife’s Hero at Howard. Amelia Summerville at Keith’s. Bohemian burlesquers at Grand. white bushman draws crowds at Austin & Stone’s.
Mr T Copeland of Harvard will read from Kipling this evening at 744 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge at :30 o'clock It will be a ladies night A unique entertainment for the benefit of the union on Jan 25 A Business Men's Jubilee features a man or woman in costume The Plerian Sodality of Harvard will perform and two Cambridge musicians will add attractions
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