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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post covers the Representative Democratic Papers of New England, outlining political positions, regional polling, and key party figures within the New England states. It highlights party organization, candidate dynamics, and regional issues shaping the Democratic coalition.
The article notes a busy lead up to Christmas with many shoppers, brilliant displays, and a festival mood. It contrasts Santa Clauses’ labor with national growth, calling the U S a creditor nation as European finance shifts toward America and credits reach about 600 million dollars for the year.
A strong protest is being prepared for the new House in Washington against admitting Brigham H. Roberts to a seat. The dispute centers on polygamy and Mormon practices in Utah, arguing it would defy Christian civilization to seat a polygamist, yet warning unseating on these grounds could infringe voters rights.
A editorial argues that election recounts waste time and money and introduce human error. It urges adopting voting machines to ensure absolute accuracy, reduce fraud, and render ballots and recounts unnecessary as the technology becomes reliable.
The report allegedly showing Russia seeking a loan in the United States would mark a shift from the U S being a debtor nation to a creditor nation. Previously European banks held large portions of U S government loans while American banks had little direct involvement.
The President warns that the new imperial policy tests republican institutions. He argues imperial rule in Hawaii Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines creates autocratic government under his authority and marks a departure from America’s traditional self government.
A Boston columnist recalls two incidents of snowball mischief. A boy hits a hat with a snowball and escapes legal reproach while another is chased and spanked, drawing civic debate on law and order. The note laments street pranks and offers curious, varied observations on city life.
The year ends with unprecedented prosperity across the United States. Iron and steel output climbs while Lake Superior ore shipments set new records. Copper markets show active demand and rumors of a copper production deal circulate. Trade balance favors the U S with exports rising to planned highs and a strong bull market expected to continue.
The Pittsburg Commercial Telegraph notes voters relax as political fervor fades. People resume discussing home life and routine matters, from household duties and gossip to weather memories, transit grievances, and upcoming holidays. The piece celebrates moving on to familiar subjects after campaigns.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Father Mathew T. M. and L. Society of Charles town held an open meeting last evening at the Parochial School Hall. Rev. James Supple presided. Addresses were delivered by Rev. John Scully Rev. H Edward Mulready Rev. Francis Maley and Joseph Sheehan followed by a concert by well known artists.
In Seaview, Ned Holland a 22 year old sailor with scarred hands wins love from Lena Macrae after surviving a brutal voyage. With Tom Williams he loses sight of land during a fog at Banks but is rescued by a Cunarder and returns to Boston and Seaview to recover. Lena affirms his hands are the hero of her heart.
A roundup of brief items notes Jordi Kitchener declining a book offer to remain a professional soldier, war correspondent Tlerbert Maxwell receiving a $10 000 check for Sudan service, P Tecumseh Sherman criticizing New York’s Aldermanic body, a fort on Sullivan’s Island named for Sergeant William Jasper, Eyx Secretary Carlisle favoring gray, Henry Funk of Corydon Indiana turning ninety in lifelong rural life, Commodore Philip elected to the Young Men’s Christian Association international committee and navy sub committee chair.
Joseph Foley of South Boston argues in the letter that Socialists demand public votes and a recount when in doubt, blasting both old parties for unscrupulous tactics and advocating cooperative commonwealth as a solution.
In Galatana near San Stefano the Russian Grand Duke Nicholas unveiled a monument honoring soldiers who fell in the Russo Turkish War of 1877 78. A ceremonial parade and a requiem at the Russian chapel followed as Balkan representatives attended. The Grand Duke delivered the Czar’s autograph letter to the Sultan and discussed closer Russo Turkish ties.
At St James's Hall a public conference urged by religious leaders called for an international demonstration in support of the Czar's disarmament proposals. A telegram from Lord Rosebery and a letter from Lord George Hamilton endorsed Anglo Russian understanding as a foundation for the treaty. The resolution was passed unanimously.
The Post menu prize of five dollars for last week goes to Miss Ila A Wilkins of 299 Amherst Street Manchester. The menu was published Monday December 12.
Washington report details a secret Catholic prelates conference urging President McKinley to free Spanish prisoners held by Philippine rebels, especially priests and monks. Archbishop Ireland hints at Rome appointing a US-aligned apostolic delegate to the Philippines, with Keane as a favored candidate, amid factional tensions.
At St. Marys Milford Rev J T Canavan announced as pastor to succeed the late Rev Walher Cuddihy. Canavan has served 25 years as curate and 15 as acting pastor, with Duffield starting duties and urging parishioners to unite for church growth. Duffield, born in Connecticut, studied at Berkeley Divinity School and has served in Connecticut Chicago and as missionary and supply preacher.
Daily tables list includes orange and mutton chop meals with tomato sauce breaded chops and baked potatoes. It provides a graham flour batter recipe for gem pans and fried chops with pepper egg crumb coating, finishing with Boston mailing address Florence Porsy Th at 21 Milk Street.
A collage of jokes and quips from Chicago Record and other papers. Bits include a Christmas gift debate between Henry and Clara, a parlour joke about a magistrate, a gumption-filled grocer parachute promo, a barber court plaster promo, and a student seeking a sunrise job. The tone is light social humor with rapid-fire punchlines and everyday figures.
The appointment brings general satisfaction to Milford Catholics and Protestants alike. Rev James T J Canavan, born in Worcester to Irish Catholic parents, was ordained in 1873 after studies in Baltimore and Troy. He served as curate for Father Cuddihy at St Mary’s Milford and chose to remain for decades guiding Catholic welfare.
The Rev. Silas TH Duffield has assumed charge of religious affairs at St. Thomas's parish in Somerville. Parish matters have not been running smoothly as he begins his duties.
The Eastern Massachusetts Past Chancellors Association plans a civic and military ball to fund a Pythian Castle. The Uniform Rank will perform an exhibition drill and Knights of Korassen, divan of 1899, will appear in full costume. Tomorrow evening at Mechanics Hall Huntington Avenue. Knights and ladies invited.
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