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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
4
The piece argues Cuba should gain independence by purchase from Spain, with Cubans using their own funds and resources. It rejects autonomy as insufficient, notes Cubans killed for autonomy offer, and suggests the United States should facilitate sale to the Cuban republic to end the war and spare Spain from bankruptcy.
General Gobin announces a broad public investigation into pension rolls to explain why more survivors and widows receive pensions than expected. He argues posting local pensioner lists in communities would mobilize citizens to expose errors or fraud, given the rolls consume a large share of national revenue.
The year 1897 ends with a sense of improvement and progress for the nation. Citizens have moved from hard times toward light, noting gains in education public morality and good citizenship. Despite tough problems, the people showed judgment and optimism for the year ahead.
The article contrasts Chinese imperial rites for an upcoming solar eclipse with a backdrop of powerful naval moves by Russia, Britain, Germany, and France. It notes Japan's emergency preparations and Canada ready to deploy forces if required, as Western powers press strategic options on China.
The transfer of management of Boston street railway service from the West End to the Boston Elevated Railway Company marks a new regime intended to run twenty five years. The new authorities face immediate tasks including integrating surface lines and completing the subway while introducing a universal free transfer system and improving public service.
The column reflects on dangerous stage props like a piano wire at the Park Theatre and praises safety measures by Dan Daly, Eugene Tompkins, and B. F. Keith. It also mentions church music by Signor Rotolf, a new mass by Signor Rotolf, whiskey advertising, Boston harbor currents, rail and streetcar matters, ornate street signs, a dated Old National Bank note, and Crawford’s visit.
The article notes the annex to the Governor’s apartments rises a few inches above the Bulfinch section to preserve the original State House facade. It warns visitors to watch a small step between marble and oak floors. Secretary William Olin attends a New England Travelling Mess dinner with Attorney General Knowlton, sharing witty repartee. Dr Lorimer announces his son will compile a sixty year history of Tremont Temple. The Boston Retail Grocers’ Association debates a 370000 fund and seeks reconciliation to avoid disruption. The piece closes with a poem excerpt about the new and old year.
A collage of humorous quips and captions from early 20th century papers. Bits reference a horse-swap convention and turkey shoot, Niagara Falls versus Washington travel banter, and a jab about Cuban generals and bribery. The tone is light and satirical with social mockery.
Jack Tilton, a ten year practicing lawyer and bachelor, canvasses two loves Imogene Sandford and Grace Hollins. Imogene accepts a rich South American match, while Grace agrees to marry the young curate Mr Ladd, leaving Jack jokingly predicting future club taunts and ominous signs.
A reader critiques Robert Howard on Southern wage levels and the shift of cotton production southward. The letter argues Southern labor costs and longer hours, plus freight and power factors, influence mill growth and wage comparisons with the North, urging national action on hours while defending Southern workers' earnings.
Obituary notes Vincent P. Harkins the Everett real estate man. Prince Arthur, son of the Duke of Connaught, attends Eton. L J Fisk buys nine acres west of Brookside Cheshire for public access. George Fred Williams to speak in Denver for Colorado Democrats. Joseph A. Sibley promoted to Salem roundhouse superintendent. Frieldsville reports many residents over 90 and several centenarians. Yukon Overland Man Fred R Marvin travels from Spokane to Washington for Klondike relief talks. John Lord King of Syracuse donates Webster portrait to Public Library. Lady Falkland sues brother R L Reade in New York Supreme Court to remove him as executor of their father Robert Reade’s estate.
A garbled list preserves meal items and kitchen terms such as baked potato, bread and coffee, roast beet, mashed potatoes, apples, tea, supper, peaches, macaroni and cheese. It reads like a cache of common dishes with several misspellings and formatting errors.
Aldace F. Walker, chairman of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, argues against congressional power to set railroad maximum rates. He cites constitutional limits, potential for bureaucratic control and the danger to national progress, warning that a five man panel could override competition and disrupt commerce nationwide.
Chicago Dec 30 Freight traffic on Western roads is unusually heavy for year end. Officials report record westbound traffic boosting earnings despite depressed rates east and west from Chicago.
The William E. Russell Democratic Club of Cambridge plans a January 6 dinner at Young's Hotel Boston to honor the former public servant. Speakers include Nathaniel Shaler, Patrick A. Collins, Moorfield Storey, Thomas J. Gargan, Harvey N. Shepard, James E. McConnell, with Charles W. Eliot and invited guests from the Commonwealth.
New York hosts a grand New Year carnival with fireworks bands and German singing societies in place. Chicago delegates arrive and the parade plans include a 40,000 candle power display from City Hall and a citywide aerial fireworks show as the countdown begins at 10:15 PM leading to midnight.
A massive aerial show will launch from near City Hall featuring a 400 by 250 foot firework depiction of the Stars and Stripes. Professor Leo Stevens will elevate the 8 pound rockets and 10 ounce tonite charges to 5000 to 6000 feet using a large balloon with parachute descent. The finale includes 1000 rockets and 500 bombs visible across the new city.
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