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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
A congressional debate argues against delaying a clear policy on the Philippines. Proponents warn that postponing declaration risks prolonging war, inflating militarism, and widening free trade aims to Cuba, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and beyond. They urge Congress to embrace self government and avoid entangling commitments.
A Hor ticultural Hall recount of municipal votes exposes ward bosses and managers peering at ballots. The piece denounces the secret ballot in Massachusetts as a vain conceit and claims the process undermines lawful voting secrecy.
The speaker praises Samuel W. McCall as a Massachusetts reformer on the House Ways and Means Committee and urges him to push for removing the tariff on hides. The editorial argues past New England reps harmed local industry and hopes McCall will oppose the Chicago Beet Trust by challenging the taxes burdening Massachusetts hides industry.
A editorial notes that congressional committees favor a trade adjustment plan with Hawaii and Puerto Rico, predicting it would undermine McKinley era protectionist policy and Dingley doctrine. It argues acquisition does not change labor or market conditions and questions the ruinous impact of freeing trade.
The passage eulogizes General Henry W. Lawton, detailing his Civil War rise from private to lieutenant colonel, his Indian campaigns, and pivotal actions in the Spanish American War including the attack on San Caney and the capture of key towns in the Philippines. It lauds his leadership, bravery, and the costly loss his death represents to the U S Army. It also includes a separate anecdote about a man injured on an elevated car and dismissive conduct by a Scollay Square starter.
In Boston a brisk oddities column notes unseasonal weather and a delayed Dominion liner due to Christmas mail. It reports Sol Smith Russell's illness in Chicago, praises new Lawson Pink flowers, and jokes about Chinaman performers, street fakirs, fire badges, and a Washington streetcar brawl amid loquacious witnesses.
A collage of brief dialogues and light exchanges from Chicago News Yonkers Statesman Tit-Bits Harper's Bazar and Detroit Free Press feature banter about aging money love travel libraries and marriage. The snippets reveal social humor and era voice through short exchanges.
Queen Victoria visits Bristol marking her first trip to the city since coronation. Mrs Joseph Chamberlain is described as unconventional, Mme Sardou praised as a literary costume expert aiding her husband’s plays. Miss Maud Gonne plans return to support Boers. Mrs H Henley runs a 4000 gallon monthly Cumberland plateau distillery. General Grant’s widow plans a memoir volume after a decade of work. The Tower of London hosts its first wedding in years, Sir Hugh Gough’s daughter wed C H Style with Yeoman Wardens escort.
Dr Charles F H Willoughs of Doylestown Ohio oldest practicing physician in the Buckeye State celebrated his ninety six birthday and hopes for a century more. Samuel D Hastings resigned as treasurer of the Prohibition national committee after a dozen years of service and is eight years old having lived in Wisconsin half a century. Ex Postmaster General William L Wilson travels to southern Arizona for the winter, due to pulmonary trouble. Rabbi Emanuel Schreiber of Youngstown has been chosen rabbi of Chicago's Emanuel Synagogue, is a native of Austria and earned his doctor’s degree at the Royal College of Vienna and has authored religious works.
A collection of editorial quotes examines military setbacks and political figures. The Philadelphia Press questions morale after repeated defeats while Nashua Telegraph notes Arizona seeks statehood as the century opens. The Pittsburgh Post contrasts presidential equality with Schley and Sampson, and Syracuse Post-Standard cites Roosevelt scandals.
Emma F Rogers recounts a Potan family tale of Captain Roger who elopes with Mary Taylor a poor servant girl. He faces disapproval from his brothers and friends at his club but proves his love by marrying her and supporting her education and a life in Glasgow where their two sons grow to manhood.
A reader writes to the editor asking through the Post whether the entertainer Bill Nye has died, seeking confirmation or denial for publication.
The Brotherhood of La Trappe, long established at Oka, Canada, plans to relocate to Medway Millis area and establish monasteries on over 700 acres to farm for sustenance and funds. Led by Rev. John Murphy, the austere order will begin farming duties by April and has received archdiocesan permission. The structure follows a rigorous daily routine of Lauds Prime Nones and vesper prayers with strict silence, broken only on Christmas Day.
Samoa reports announce German annexation of the islands by agreement with Mataafa selected as king. Mataafites drive Malietoans from villages as trouble seems imminent after the German flag is raised at the courthouse and the consul confirms local self rule with kings and chiefs.
Boston Cape Cod New York Canal Company faced harbor and land commissioners over relocation of the canal. The Bourne board urged moving the center line 200 feet north near Gray Gables and narrowing the corridor to 600 feet to avoid crossing President Cleveland’s estate and oyster beds. The company to file written modifications with a one month postponement. hearing set for January 18 at eleven.
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade re elected Frederick Kimball and J. Albert Davis as secretary and treasurer. A plan for a 42 member New England business meeting to discuss foreign trade was discussed. Edward Atkinson criticized U S policy in the Philippines. A new executive committee was formed with Charles B. Adams as chairman.
Former President Grover Cleveland is bedbound in Princeton New Jersey after a severe gout attack triggered by a cold from hunting on his estate. He contracted the illness during a hunting trip with friends.
Local forecaster Smith calls current conditions remarkable as the station notes a rare Dec 19 with unusually high temperatures. The 1 pm high reached 60 degrees, only one degree below the 189% daily record of 61 degrees.
Fragmentary clipping notes broad facts about crops, consumption, and war logistics. Mentions Britain consuming a crop in thirteen weeks and mules valued at eight million dollars in Missouri. Also references European wheat, Greenland potatoes, Turkey consumption on a holiday, and dates around Pretoria occupation, with garbled phrasing throughout.
In old days Britain supplied fine clothing but Oak Hall at 95 to 105 Washington Street now sells first class winter suits for 20 22 25 and 30 dollars. The Custom Order Department remains busy as customers learn to avoid paying excessive prices for quality dresswear.
The D A R regents and vice regents met at Parker House. Mrs Deane of Greenfield mourns her husband. Mrs Eleanor Howard notes a resignation withdrawal. $131 sent for Washington monument. Massachusetts leads in chapter histories to Smithsonian. April by-law revisions planned for annual meetings. Alphabetical poll list proposed for Continental Congress work.
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