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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1897
Page
4
The text argues the Legislature must not reduce funding for the Massachusetts settlement program, insisting on at least the same appropriation as the past two years since the need is greater this year. It stresses the importance of continuing support initiated at the first landing of settlers.
An aged, shabby man named Oscar Knight sits in a dim room when a barkeeper brings in a poised, pale girl who evokes his past. She recalls his youth with Edgar Morris and his mother, revealing the tragedy of drinking, and urges him to sign a temperance pledge. He confesses, seeking mercy, signs the pledge, and hopes for redemption.
An 1882 act carve out bill in the State Senate would allow liquor licensing within 400 feet of a schoolhouse for Hotel La Touraine. Critics call the measure vicious, unprincipled, and discriminatory, urging committee kill and warning the Governor would veto. The piece argues existing law should be enforced for all, without exception.
The legislature considers the annual appropriation for gypsy moth control. Extermination is viewed as unlikely and costly, with funds spent and proposed at $600,000 to date and $150,000 requested for this year. Officials defend the program as a necessary measure to limit spread rather than achieve total eradication.
Governor Wolcott declares interference with the Board of Police in licensing the Jamaica Club would be improper. He notes the executive cannot review specific administrative acts and will not assume a court of appeal. He will act on misconduct, not on routine details, and cites his inaugural address on public opinion limits.
Opinion argues the arbitration treaty, as amended, is a meaningful first step toward universal peace. Supporters emphasize the principle over details and urge trying the international court experiment for five years to advance regulation of global harmony.
The State House debate calls for a larger appropriation to care for and supervise the Province Lands at Provincetown. Harbor and land commissioners urge $4000 amid prior boosts, arguing reclamation, coast defense, and access to the sea preserve a valuable summer resource for the people.
A Boston gathering at Faneuil Hall expressed strong American sentiment against Ireland’s taxation burden. Four years after a parliamentary commission cited Irish taxation totaling $12,000,000 annually, no relief action has occurred, prompting calls for humanitarian action led by Boston representatives.
A column ribbing newspaper errors and social oddities recounts misattributions to comic and public figures, the Bradley Martin ball controversy, Justice Harlan yanking a heckler, a cat plague near Harvard Medical School, and a restaurant cashier’s quip about coffin nails.
A Boston councilman’s order to form a joint committee to study poisonous gas protection and appoint an inspector was referred to the public improvements committee by Aldermen. Shannon vows to press the measure, warning of potential danger to thousands.
A Cambridge reader reports post contributions exceed $100 for a suffering young woman needing southern treatment. The letter notes about $60 more is required to reach the goal and includes a $1 donation with hopes for recovery.
A collage of light anecdotes and witticisms from the Washington Star Indianapolis Journal Titan Bits and Detroit Free Press. Jokes touch on theater mishaps education superstition and prison convictions.
Harbor Park and esplanade in Newport Rhode Island were approved by the park commission. Architects Olmstead Olmstead Elliott of Brookline prepared the plans. Citizens had funded the project and land was donated by George Gordon King.
The War Department issued an order placing General Craighill, chief of engineers, on the retired list in response to a letter from the officer to the Secretary of War.
A breakfast and cooking column lists items like veal cutlets fried potatoes rice cakes stewed apricots and salmon croquettes with detailed prep notes for rice griddle cakes and salmon croquettes plus directions for broiled oysters buttered serving and a closing attribution to Harriet N Beardsler of Roxbury Massachusetts.
Mme Chartran and her lavish entertaining draw notable foreign born figures in New York society. The piece notes Mrs Ann R Allen of St Louis leaving a $10 million estate without a will and quotes Bjornson criticizing Ibsen as bringing pessimism to Norway via a foreigner.
Round hats gain popularity for children replacing bonnets except in cold weather. They help hearing and avoid overheating. Hats can be handmade starting with a buckram headband. A Tam o Shanter crown should be formed to fit the head.
Moody declares he will remain in Boston throughout February leading daily morning and afternoon services at Tremont Temple. Meyer arrives later in the week to take afternoon duties with Moody resuming control the following week. Moody urges attendees to bring Bibles and seek conversion, recounting stories of faith and repentance.
This article outlines making hats from silk and light materials with a half yard silk band and bias brim, including net lining and gathered rough edges. It notes bow accents on the crown, advises colors for school wear, and mentions baby boy hats in white faille silk with wired brims and chin strings.
Sam Jones the visiting evangelist toured R H Whites store with the Rev Mr Curtis and manager Kramer in attendance. Jones eyed the busy mens department and discussed sales with a salesman while crowds gathered around. He may deliver an evening talk on his Boston store experience or wait for a future field.
Francis Murphy addressed a large Boston gathering in Faneuil Hall praising Mayor Quincy and praising policemen. He urged people to avoid slums and harm from saloon culture while promising to meet saloon keepers to seek their cooperation. Mrs Murphy received big ovation for her appearance.
The funeral for Isaac Lewis, a thirty year loner found dead in his Pierce avenue home, was held at First Baptist Church of Neponset. His son from Chicago did not arrive on time. son in law W H H Moore of New York attended. The service was simple, conducted by Rev John B Wilson, with neighbors present. Interment at Cedar Grove postponed to today to allow the son’s arrival. Moore discovered a prepared illness flag and papers in Lewis’s room locked in Captain Hunt’s safe awaiting the son.
The Navy turns the cruiser Brooklin Dae back to the Cramp shipyard for completion and repair at League Island. Plates ripped along the bottom extend 125 feet each side of the keel. Captain Cook attributes the accident to neither neglect nor judgment. pilots Wall and Bennett dispute the range. A court of inquiry is to be ordered to investigate the incident.
An American engineer Bennet led police efforts to disperse a Siamese mob attacking German minister Herr Kémpermann in Bangkok. Police regained control and the minister was rescued after initial chaos left them powerless.
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