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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
4
The piece discusses gas pricing conflicts between New York and Boston, with gas firms arguing high dividends require kept rates. It notes a Pennsylvania strike clash where 19 were killed and 38 wounded amid armed deputies, highlighting questions about self-defense and potential legal changes.
Two consecutive days of rear end crashes on the Boston & Maine at Winter Hill and Fitchburg Cambridge station occurred amid stormy cold weather. Slippery rails and obstructed signals impaired stopping power while foggy frosty air reduced visibility. no lives were lost though the danger was high and extra caution was urged.
The author argues that Germany's ban on American fruits and live plants mirrors the US protectionist approach. Both sides justify self interest as a "home market" shield. The piece says tariffs harm trade and benefit only trusts and agrarian politics, laments mutual retaliation, and calls the dispute foolish.
An editorial condemns Chicago wheat speculation led by Leiter as harmful to workers and farmers alike. It argues rising prices favored Western farmers last year, benefiting the nation, while current speculation profit harms laborers and families. It also notes a tense clash with Armour’s squeeze and hopes speculators undermine each other.
Testimony in Wilkesbarre recounts the Latimer killing of striking miners last September. Miners, clergy, and a schoolmaster describe the burial scene and the brutal events near the schoolhouse, presenting a gripping account of the tragedy.
The Observant Citizen reports A C Stone starring Gretchen Dare in the Cadets play at Tremont and notes his praised impersonation of women. It covers storms, snow, streetcars, Mayor Quincy, railway hazards, a nurses’ ball, and Captain Lund’s palm gift to O Brien, with local curiosities and opinions on winter weather and public affairs.
Poem fragment reflects on fading dreams and consciousness as light wanes. Imagery contrasts night and day with life’s stream and living thought growing brighter like a waxing star. The piece emphasizes trust in unseen things as reality shifts from flesh to spirit.
A menu and recipe notes list breakfast items such as oranges oatmeal sugar and cream wheat fritters maple syrup boiled eggs doughnuts and more. It includes a soup recipe for macaroni soup with beef flavor and instructions for wheat fritters fried in lard with maple sauce.
Laura Prescott is saved from a robber by Guy Hartley in a shadowy lane. He guards, courts, and declares love, then marries Laura after her mother’s reluctant blessing. They begin a modest life together in October.
Miss Florence Higgins is elected to the chair of oratory at the Northern Indiana College of Law. Ex Secretary J Sterling Morton has built a theatre in Nebraska City, Neb where he has lived forty two years. Dr Ingram of Trinity College Dublin rose to notice fifty years ago with the rebel ballad Who Fears to Speak of 98. Governor Tyler of Virginia names seven of his staff from Richmond to ensure representation on state occasions despite any sudden need.
The piece notes Bjornson praising Zola for his public service and France, Rider Haggard's farming routine and dictation method, Professor Park in Schaff's reminiscences, Kahnis's despair after Park's questions, and Byron’s death linked to refused bleeding per Telegraphe Grec autopsy findings.
The forty seventh anniversary reception of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association will be held Wednesday evening at Boylston and Berkeley streets. Governor Wolcott and the association’s directors will receive guests. Henry C. Wilson will present Robert Burns illustrated by stereopticon as part of the union’s Practical Talks series this evening. New sermons and a ball by the National Educational Society are noted for nearby dates and venues.
In the House Fleming urged unanimous consent to extend powers for the Kansas Pacific sale, arguing the government faced debt claims over 13 million and dissent over valuation. Critics accused proponents of seeking government ownership of railroads, while Maguire defended debt collection and Bailey warned against overreach as Canadian vessel penalties drew attention.
The revenue cutter Manning arrived off Long Wharf after a voyage that tested her seagoing qualities. Captain Munger described a patrol from Wednesday toward Cape Cod Gloucester and east of the ee, noting no wrecks or vessels in need of aid. He praised the ship’s rough-water performance though noting missing boats and equipment.
A collage of humorous lines from Brooklyn Life Detroit Free Press Chicago Record Puck Harper's Bazar and others include jests about college life anti slang society and stage performers. The jokes pair students teachers and performers with witty quips on learning literature art and romance.
The Eastern Dredging Company issues pocket tide calendars with storm signals and tide data while maritime men travel and work. Captain Dyer visits in town as captains and port stewards shuffle assignments and ocean liners make departures and delays.
A fashion portrait describes a striped silk jacket with horizontal military braid like trim. Satin lapels merge into a medici collar, brass buttons, leather belt, and lace jabot with a soft mull bow soften the look for any wearer. Suitable for afternoon receptions and informal functions.
In Washington on February 4 Senate discussion featured Kentucky Senator Lindsay defending his nationwide duties against Kentucky legislative calls for resignation. Senator White closed his three part speech opposing Hawaiian annexation arguing cost and defense limits and critiquing the Dole government and sugar interests.
Washington Feb 4 The State department reports Ambassador White in Berlin has secured modification of the Prussian finance decree on American fruit. The decree now excludes only fresh fruit after examination while dried fruit is admitted.
Representative McCall plans an amendment to the immigration bill from the Senate to require both reading and writing on the educational test. The bill is expected to pass by a large majority after brief debate.
Suffolk County Probate Court approves Olive E Hayden Boston will allocating 3000.19 to Barnard Memorial Chapel 8000 to Roxbury Home for Children and Aged Women 2000 to American Unitarian Association 1000 to Unitarian Society of Sharon a library grant to Sharon Public Library 2000 to Young Men's Christian Union with a Painting by Hinckley. Additional bequests include 50 to Little Sisters of the Poor from Mary Sinnott and aid to Winchester Home for the aged from Florimond A Downing.
The Lake Shore railroad becomes part of the New York Central and Hudson River system. Directors approve a 100-year bond issue exchangeable for Lake Shore stock, creating a 4080 mile Central network from New York to Chicago with lines in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois led by Vanderbilt interests.
J Bailey Sergeant Post 114 issues circular to the thirty second annual encampment members urging election of officers William H Bartlett Post 10 Worcester department commander Joseph F Bartlett Post 162 Turners Falls senior vice commander George M Fiske Post 62 Newton junior vice commander Rev Thomas Scully Cambridge department chaplain Dr W Winslowaston Post 90 Danvers medical director The circular notes opposition to an aristocratic House of Lords and commends candidates for unselfish devotion.
Dr Edward Evans of the class of 92 at Princeton caused a scene at the wedding of Miss Emmatt George of Trenton and H Russell Fox in Philadelphia. He rose during the ceremony and sang a strange chant before leaving with an usher, then the wedding proceeded without incident. His breakdown is attributed to overwork.
The Rev W H Tower accepts the pastorate of First Presbyterian Church in South Framingham Massachusetts and will start in March. He will marry Miss Carter of Brooklyn whom he has been engaged to for some time. A Brooklyn church has had him as assistant pastor to Rev John F Carson for about eighteen months.
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