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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions and outlines pricing for one year six months and quarterly terms. It notes that subscribers must provide current and new addresses for changes and that all money is sent at the sender’s risk with checks made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post subscription information lists the Boston Office at 259 Washington Street with telephone 422. It notes the paper can be secured at leading New York hotels and urges advance payment with discontinuation on expiration, and asks readers to notify by mail if the Post cannot be obtained locally.
Josiah Quincy writes from City Hall Boston on December 21 1897 praising The Post for its aggressive and intelligent support of the Democratic platform and candidates. He commends the paper for editorial independence and its share in a decisive municipal election victory in Boston.
A Boston meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow evening will weigh the Moody Boynton railroad proposal for rapid transit. Supporters claim it could revolutionize passenger transport and bring great city benefits. backers urge a fair hearing for the earnest inventor and his plan.
The article marks William Ewart Gladstone’s eighty eight birthday in Cannes while noting his continued vitality. It highlights his long public career of sixty five years, ongoing literary work, speeches, and influence worldwide. It quotes his plan to return to Hawarden in February and admires his enduring intellect and spirit.
The Fall River mill unions refuse a wage cut and seek public support while advising operatives to accept the downturn and wait for better times. They argue against the Arkwright Club excuse and call for restoration of pre cut rates when business improves, expecting broad public backing for moderation.
The text doubts Southern competition as humbug and Arkwright Club tales as bluff. It notes time will reveal the truth while praising the Fall River operatives for a sensible and commendable stance.
The Post endorses Massachusetts labor laws and rejects Elijah A. Morse’s views. It lauds shorter hours safeguards for women and children weekly pay health protections and notes these laws boost both workers and capital. It argues Massachusetts should lead rather than lag and warns against retrogression while inviting other states to advance.
The Ohio Legislature will elect a U S Senator to fill John Sherman’s vacancy. Hanna serves as a temporary placeholder not a elected figure. Critics urge replacing Hanna with a more competent choice and question Kurtz’s impartiality.
The people of Boston rejected the single chamber bill and the Municipal League vows no acceptance of such a reform. While urging Aldermen election reform, The Post supports practical, nonpartisan change free of past partisanship, noting underground nomination practices and widespread disapproval of bureaucracy.
The Post Almanac for 1898 is an indispensable universal reference. It covers Boston and New England as well as the nation and world, serving all parties and readers with industry, politics, and statistics in one compact volume.
Han cock and Mt Vernon streets witnessed a Marshal and Moulton express horse tire and crash into a curb wagon. Bystanders helped free the horse and vehicle after the dash, with the driver urging the whip as onlookers advised unharnessing the animal.
The scene shifts from sleighing on Blue Hill avenue speed way to a city street with a new iron awning across a Washington street shop. Colonel Henry A. Thomas attends Park Theatre. thefts target office coats as sneak thieves roam large buildings.
A poem by Annie Landreth Perkins about Joaquin Miller and his long empty cabin in a woodland setting. It reflects on Miller as a west poet whose former life and songs linger in the quiet lanes and autumn light surrounding the deserted home.
Mary Austin plans to wed Alexander Henderson the village’s richest man, hoping wealth will lift her family from modest means. Her sister Annie questions the motive as Mary declares she will marry New Year’s Eve if necessary, accepting hardship over poverty and rejecting love.
Mary marries Mr. Henderson for wealth, ignoring warning from friends. The new home feels cold and distant as luxury cannot replace love. She learns money cannot buy happiness and that a loveless marriage brings deep disappointment.
The Post invites feminine readers to submit original short stories up to about eight hundred words. Weekly prizes award ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars for the next four. Stories published the prior week are paid by mail on Monday. Submit to Short Story Editor, the Post, Boston with name and address.
The Duke of Norfolk is said to have spent more on buildings than any living Englishman. Governor Powers of Maine is described as the swellest chief executive yet. Mrs. Drew’s will probate shows $200 estate for her children. Ada Negri, London celebrated poet, is an ardent socialist. Countess of Warwick has written a life of Joseph Arch. Rev. Dr. James Legge, famed Sinologist, dies in London. A Bologna nun marks eighty years in the sisterhood. Denver guests include Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Morlin, total weight 1268 pounds. Sculptor Ruckstahl plans a Philadelphia casting of General Hartranft statue for Harrisburg.
Detectives guard both camps in Columbus as Marcus Hanna and Charles Kurtz lead rival Republican factions in a high stakes Ohio senatorial fight. Major Dick runs Hanna’s campaign from the Neil House while Kurtz coordinates from a private office. Local leaders Bramley Mason and Oscar Shepard move between headquarters amid party strategy and voting pressure.
Senator Hanna, asked about Kurtz’s claim that he was beaten, smiled and said the report does not worry him and that he is confident of success. Columbus advices suggest Kurtz hopes to defeat Hanna’s slate, potentially affecting Hanna’s chances.
Five officers from the Boston police inspectors office are set for promotion within a week to regular duty at 1600 dollars a year, 400 more than now. Eligible for the exam are John R. McGarr John H. Harris Alfred N. Douglass Michael J. Morrissey Alfred Tryder Patrick J. Gaddis John J. Lynch Michael J. Kelly Joseph D. Bogan Oliver J. Wise Morris Wolf. Rumors of further promotions and potential transfers circulate, but no vacancies exist and retirements must occur before more changes. Until Mayor Quincy signs retirement papers they keep current salaries.
The Board of Appeals ruled that wheat delivered by George Seaverns from the Alton elevator to the steamer Iron King for Joseph Leiter was No. 2 red winter wheat. Leiter’s group claims the grain is mixed and below contract, accusing elevator men of offloading inferior wheat. Likely submission to Board of Trade directors before court actions.
New York December 29 at the State Board of Health meeting the dangers of impure or improperly administered anti-toxine were highlighted. Dr McClintock noted deterioration when not used within a few days, and experts warned the substance can be a deadly poison if mishandled in treating diphtheria consumption and tetanus.
An English syndicate has gained control of the Trinidad Asphalt Company and will relocate headquarters to London after the new year. Capital will rise from 33.5 million dollars to 55 million under the reorganization, as American paving firms expand in the United Kingdom and win better work for less money.
London reports the eighty eight birthday of Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. He is in Cannes and hopes to return to Hawarden by mid February. his wife Mrs Gladstone is recovering. Bell tolls mark the day as liberal groups praise his long career and renewed writing.
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson, founder and president, was honored at an extra Castilian Club meeting and reception hosted by Mrs. Edward Harold Crosby in Mt. Vernon Street. About 160 members and guests, including Mrs. E Everett Holbrook, attended the tea and program on Castles in Spain with yellow and red floral decor.
The Caledonian Club of Boston will celebrate Burns's birthday with a concert and ball at Music Hall on January 25. The organizing committee has nearly completed plans and expects a lively turnout with Postmaster Thomas delivering the evening address.
The Municipal League votes to promote single chamber government and reform of Aldermen elections. A committee will draft a bill for the Legislature to consider early next month.
Washington reports the coming monthly government balance will show a material rise in receipts from customs and internal revenue. Customs income today hit 735 617 dollars the highest since the tariff law took effect. December customs receipts likely exceed November by about 3 million dollars leaving a monthly surplus.
By the will of Mrs. Henrietta R. Fales Baker, $2.9 million is left to Pennsylvania Hospital contingent on the testator's son and daughter dying without issue. Other bequests favor the Pennsylvania Museum and Schools of Industrial Art and the Zoological Gardens.
A caucus of the Democratic voters of Revere will meet tomorrow evening in the assessors rooms on Broadway to select delegates and discuss party matters in the town.
A string of humor fragments notes linguistic quirks and social pokes from North American Free Press Harlem Life and Washington Star. Jokes on wife cleverness slang decorum and a family photo gag illustrate midcentury wit and gendered expectations. The exchange style echoes dated newspaper humor columns.
A number of New York girls try boys stout calf shoes to find comfort and durability. They report these shoes as the best they have worn, offering a striking shift from traditional ladies footwear. Readers are invited to consider the idea as well.
New York women seek practical walking boots for daily use while indoor slippers gain popularity with black satin gowns and silver buckles bearing owners monograms. Color coordinated satin or kid slippers match gowns with other colors. Novelty plaid slippers pair with plaid stockings and ribbons. Sandals rise with negligee wear though may thicken ankles.
Breakfast and luncheon menus list grape fruit pottijohn and cream lamb chops Delmonico potatoes hot biscuit coffee and more. Dinner features roast beef mashed potatoes canned peas celery salad olives and orange desserts with Mayonnaise dressed celery and a cheese topped Delmonico potato preparation. Margaret A Marston at 168 West Springfield Street Boston signs the note.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submissions must list breakfast dinner and supper or breakfast luncheon dinner for a family of four or five, with clear preparation directions. Maximum weekly food cost is ten dollars. entries due each Saturday with results printed Monday.
Major Robert L. Meade assumes command of the marine barracks at the Portsmouth Navy Yard at 11 a m transferring from Charlestown Navy Yard. Colonel James Forney departs as commandant for League Island yard at the same hour.
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