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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1898
Page
4
The Merrimac street blaze killed six firefighters and injured others. The Boston Post urges thorough accountability for the disaster and questions how many buildings in the city remain at risk, noting firemen must enter structures without time to verify construction quality.
An editorial urges attaching a referendum to any Boston charter bills. It argues the people should decide changes to local government, elections, and administration, citing past safeguards and the competence of Boston residents to govern. The piece warns legislature bills lacking referendum provisions threaten unwise changes.
A congressional editorial argues the Naval Affairs Committee delays dry dock sites due to pork politics. It urges Boston as the optimal location to serve merchant and naval needs, asserting funds should be appropriated here rather than satisfy district requests.
An editorial critiques the Municipal League proposal for reforming Boston's Board of Aldermen. It notes biennial terms, limited seats, restored eldermanic districts, six at large members, and a new elected chair with powers resembling a mayor. The piece argues such schemes overcomplicate elections without real relief.
For decades Boston chose twelve Aldermen yearly on a general ticket and was satisfied. Attempts with new devices failed to satisfy. The author urges resuming the straightforward method that served Boston well for many years.
Boston calls for donations to aid families of firemen who died on Saturday. The rapid rise shows public support. funds aim to secure future relief beyond immediate needs. A deteriorating ice risk warning and local notes on banking, ear muffs at Chicago opera add texture to the era.
The piece criticizes the Republican Congress for failing to pass key items. It notes an administration currency bill is shelved, Hawaiian annexation treaty stalls in the Senate, and Lodge immigration legislation faces House trouble. It suggests lawmakers fear voter backlash and laments the party’s record of grand legislation.
A broad column notes charitable giving after a fatal fire and praises philanthropy across classes. It recalls an incident in Newport where Hugh K Norman overpowered an attacker, then highlights upcoming unclaimed baggage auctions and police bravery. It also mentions visitors in Boston, inventions, labor leaders, and local superstitions from a period column.
A 19th century ode to Boston firemen praises their courage and sacrifice. Dedicated to the Boston Fire Department, the poem celebrates their fearless rush into blazing buildings, their steady nerves, and the rescue of those trapped by flames. Dated February 5 1898 and signed Echo Bridger.
A fashion note outlines a princess cut house dress that favors comfort and presentability. The design crosses to the left with a side seam fastening, sewn up most of the way, and features knife pleated silk ruffles at the lapel edge and cap sleeves. The look suits reuse of old dresses with a fichu to cover flaws.
Daily menu lists breakfast items including grape fruit colonial blended flakes sugar and cream ham balls egg in the nest and doughnuts with coffee along with dinner items corn soup riced potatoes parsnip balls and graham bread. Supper features cold sliced tongue and a cake dessert. It includes full kitchen directions for eggs corn soup parsnip balls and English walnut cake, crediting Miss M. Aseltine of 184 Ferry Street Malden.
Quips from Chicago Record and North American reveal playful banter on annexation marriage and banking. Cincinnati Enquirer recalls silent tomb remark while Free man Jasper cites a joke on waltzing. Judge notes Howells hen minded woman reference.
In Washington the Senate referred Morgan's annexation amendment to the Hawaii resolution to the Foreign Relations Committee alongside White's stand for Hawaiian self government. Senate debates include Oceanic policy, Teller's annexation support, and concerns over foreign investment while the House passes the military academy appropriation with minor changes.
A woman visiting her cousin in North Adams recalls meeting Ernest White on a summer trip. He proclaims his love during a moonlit boat ride, but she rejects him and plans to leave. Storms and longing follow as he seeks reconciliation at the lakeside.
Washington reports a stormy outlook for the Lodge immigration bill. Reed doubts appealing to foreign born voters next campaign and urges caution. Republican members split, with Corliss of Michigan opposing the Lodge plan and proposing a substitute excluding male aliens over 16 lacking mental capacity to understand government.
Dr Hermann V Hilprecht of the University of Pennsylvania has returned from Nipur Babylonia where his archaeological labors succeeded. In Constantinople he met the Sultan who gifted antiquities and awarded the Osmanli decoration. The university plans to expand the excavations.
Ambassador White reports Berlin’s decree changes to restrict American fresh fruits appear a pretext to curb U S fruit competition. Cologne notices claim boracic acid used to preserve American hams, with German law banning such meat though boracic acid used in local curing. U S diplomats consider tougher action but have not pressed it.
In Washington on February 7 the House banking committee, with six to five, decided to report a bill embodying the President's three main suggestions. The committee said the action could be replaced by a more comprehensive measure after further review if agreement cannot be reached.
Washington reports factional talk that Speaker Reed may have changed his stance on annexation. He denies the claim, calling the report a fake and refuses to discuss the matter further.
The Senate confirmed Commodore O. S. Norton to be rear admiral along with H. B. Saunders of Maine as marshal for the district of Maine and T. A. Lake as collector of internal revenue for the district of Connecticut in Washington on February 7.
President nominates Charles L. Hammond for postmaster at Quincy Massachusetts as of February 7.
The Roxbury and Dorchester Improvement Association holds its first public meeting this evening at Highland Hall Roxbury corner Warren street and Walnut avenue. Mr E Moody Boynton will discuss the Boynton railroad system using stereopticon views.
Alice Serber, a Russian-born resident of 1670 Lexington Avenue, took the oath and was admitted to the New York bar becoming the first Russian woman licensed in the United States. She trained at the New York University Law School, studied in the offices of Miss Loew and Mr. David Solomron, and plans to open a downtown office while pursuing future medical studies and jurisprudence.
Jamaica Plain resident asks why Charlestown travel costs two fares while Roxbury Dorchester neighbors pay one. He describes being forced to pay extra after transferring at Dudley Street and urges parity for Tremont Street residents with Washington Street residents for Charlestown or Cambridge trips.
In Charlestown the old St. Marys Church may be converted into five apartment houses if Rome grants authority. The building, long used for worship and tied to local memories, stands to be sold with surrounding land to fund new flats. Architect plans and contractors await the papal decision before work can begin.
Harvard alumni protest the overseers action to extend voting rights for board members to graduates of professional schools. A petition signed by about 150 prominent alumni calls for delaying a final decision at least a year while the alumni vote continues.
The Baptist Social Union of Boston held its 336th meeting in Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple with supper at 5 30. Curtis Guild spoke on Boston commerce over 50 years and Henry W Peabody urged church support for or participation in the Indianapolis monetary conference. Other speakers included Woodward Emery Samuel W Duncan Charles T Morgan and John W Swint.
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