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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
4
The mayor initiates mass layoffs in the Water Department and signals further cuts in the Street Department, aiming to shrink payrolls by a large margin. Critics warn such wholesale dismissals may be politically motivated and later reversed, with openings filled by administration supporters. Time will tell if the reductions are permanent or cyclical.
The reunited United Irish Party in the House of Commons has elected John E Redmond as leader. The move aims to restore Ireland’s influence in Parliament and push for independence for the South African republics, with Redmond described as experienced and determined to unite the Irish ranks after years of factional strife.
The Dewey Arch project in New York seeks about $10,000 to shield the temporary arch for a year while planning a permanent structure. Total subscriptions reach around $100,000, but recent receipts have fallen short, prompting a critique of the city’s public spirit and calls for broader national contributions.
The piece argues civil war was avoidable if federal interference had not occurred. It praises Kentuckians for seeking order and peace while noting assassinations and partisan abuses taint the state. The outcome hinges on the Republican governor candidate’s actions and the perilous path faced by Kentucky.
The text argues for a fair and honest electoral system as the only bright prospect, stating the Goebel law dies with its author and fault lies with both sides. It emphasizes the need for legitimate processes and political responsibility in the wake of controversy.
The piece argues the proposed isthmian canal should be a national asset for America. It notes the Suez route saves vast distances, strengthens Pacific operations, and urges freedom from treaty constraints that would force naval patrols at the entrances during war.
The Observant Citizen notes ex mayor Quincy sailing for London to wed his bride and previews public reaction. It also covers Boston figures, the Porter funeral, and local notices about appointments, crimes, weather, and events in Dorchester and Roxbury.
A fragmented column notes a derby mishap with a dent, campus signs spared by Tremont street lawyers, and a joke about an auburn hair euchre club at odds with salon standards. It also covers a Beacon street smoker, cadet measles, ex Senator John Quinn returning from Arkansas, Edward McLaughlin’s recovery, and a new Brigham heir claim amid question of inheritance law.
A wartime verse recalls marching for glory and native land where dangers loomed. The speaker vows honor if spared, and a crowd cheers as he goes to battle. He falls at the front among comrades who fulfilled their duty, named with Captain Darcey and Lieutenant Clare Montrose among thirty seven others.
A collage of humorous quips and one liners from 19th and early 20th century papers. The jokes touch taxation, church riches, politics, ill health, romance, and wit about marriage. Notable lines reference a Montana politics remark and a critic’s view of wealth.
Poems carved on stones lament the brevity of life and the certainty of death. A Schenectady writer bids farewell to friends as life fades like a flower and death becomes a debt to be paid. An Orange County inscription asserts virtue preserved after death and echoes the claim of vigor in life.
A poor doctor, later famed, loves an heiress whose stern father barred their union. After years apart, a cruel note triggers heartbreak until a mistaken writing leads to truth. The lovers reunite and wed in a quiet city ceremony.
The Rev. JL D Cole of Ann Arbor Michigan is offered the presidency of St Stephen's College Annandals New York which would make him the youngest college president in the country. English non conformist Hugh Price Hughes faces criticism for a peace sermon. Melton Prior sends nine tracings from Ladysmith hoping one crosses Boer lines. Benjamin White of San Francisco claims the original pencil used by Lincoln for the Gettysburg draft on an envelope en route to the battlefield. Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior now in Africa, is a 39 year old alumnus of Michigan with high honors. Sir John Lubbock, newly elevated to peerage, keeps live insects as pets including a wasp that hugs his hand.
A miscellany notes Armenia’s long revolt against Ottoman rule and shifts in crime rates in Connecticut. It cites Norway’s marriage skill certificates, British beer offered to South Africa troops, and Persia’s lone railway. It mentions big railroad tie orders, playgrounds for children, Texas cotton crops, a fossil forest in Routt County, and trade shifts in Europe and Cuba.
About two hundred delegates of the Grand Encampment Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Massachusetts convened for annual reports from officers trustees and committees at Odd Fellows Hall, with proceedings continuing.
The new officers chosen include George W. Towne of Lawrence as grand patriarch and Charles A. Russell of Gloucester as grand high priest. Other posts awarded to Theodore H. Day Worcester, John A. Perkins Chel sea, Nathaniel A. Very Salem, Frank L. Calder wood Lawrence, Clarence B. Caswell Boston, Winston J. Rowell, William H. McConnell, Richard C. Steele, George H. Frye. The departing grand patriarch praised year results. Fifty-three inmates at Odd Fellows Home and plans to enlarge noted. Grand Treasurer Very reports $1474.08 on hand. Alfred S. Pinkerton installed officers.
Kearsarge and Lawrence Encampments hosted a reception in Lawrence. They escorted new officers to the Odd Fellows Hall for a banquet and entertainment with Grand Sire Pinkerton and grand officers present. The next Grand Encampment session is slated for Worcester in February 1961.
Breakfast items include Noiled Oats and Cream and Broiled Rump Steak with coffee. Dinner features Tomato Soup with Croutons Roost Spring Lamb Mint Sauce squash mashed potatoes and baked spaghetti celery. Supper lists Sliced Cold Lamb Potato Puffs Tea cake pumpkin pie Visin Cake Vrone Sauce tea cocoa peach sauce and a water diluted juice. Mrs Jenni Hamblett at 652 Tremont Street Bogton.
Washington reports the State Department drew the Hay-Pauncefote text and British acceptance hinges on keeping the fortification clause. Officials warn amendments would defeat the pact while the President favors neutralization to spare fortifications. Senate panel debated ratification with proposed abrogation of Clayton-Bulwer and canal protection questions. Morgan provided an expert briefing.
The Common Council will again consider the city clerkship with Edward J. Donovan likely to be elected. A Republican caucus failed with only thirteen of thirty-three attending, leaving the party free from caucus obligations as they enter the meeting. O'Toole reportedly gains strength while Reed seeks support from those who opposed Donovan previously.
In Washington the Senate saw a lively exchange between Senator Depew and Senator Pettigrew. Depew read a Schurman letter contradicting Pettigrew and criticized Pettigrew’s reliance on Aguinaldo. Pettigrew defended his prior remarks as Dewey and Schurman denied them. Debate on the financial measure continued with Turner Bate and Allen opposing.
The House approved the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill with debate on the Philippines. Representative Gillett of Massachusetts said post treaty, the issue is how to govern rather than whether to govern, noting natives may not be ready for self government in his lifetime. The bill totals 1,743,008 dollars.
The fourth annual Purim Association ball to aid the Federation of Jewish Charities of Boston will be held tonight in Music Hall with Mayor Hart and other guests. Private boxes in the first balcony are sold out. The ball opens with a grand march led by Bernard M. Wolf and Chief Marshal George Spitz, followed by a promenade concert and alternating dance numbers. Supper from 10:30 p m to 1 a m in Bumstead Hall. Private carriages use Hamilton place entrance and police issue duplicate checks for prompt service. public carriages at Winter street entrance.
Adolphe Rothschild, who ran a Naples bank during the Neapolitan monarchy, died in Paris today. He had longstanding close ties with royal families of Naples and other monarchies.
A Boston letter to the Post condemns Count Boni Castellano for seeking money and calls him a degenerate. The writer blasts Anna Goulds marriage as a cautionary tale for American girls and predicts a possible confrontation, labeling the husband as the mock and scorn of men.
Sherman Brothers and Elisha P. Worrell form the Sherman Worrell Fruit Company to develop fig and other fruit products in California and Boston. Plans include two new California plants, one in Boston, 3000 acres of figs, and a share offering at $10 with a $1 initial payment and 75 cents monthly for 12 months, or full cash with 10 percent discount.
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