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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1898

Page

4

Zola Trial Spotlight Prompts Public Advertisement Reform

The essay argues the Zola Dreyfus case tests public scrutiny and suggests a nationwide rule requiring county committee advertising in the newspaper with the largest circulation. It notes the New York precedent and calls for a sworn, uniform approach to ads, praising the Boston papers' rates as consistent. The piece labels the Paris trial extraordinary and calls for practical advertising measures.

Emile Zola Paris Zola France Boston

The Firemen's Fund Reflects Boston Public Spirit

Boston citizens show strong support for families of fallen firemen through multiple funds including the Post fund. Small subscriptions pour in alongside gifts from the wealthy, representing the people of Boston as a whole. Funeral services honored the dead, with memorials planned at Faneuil Hall to express public sentiment. The fund’s growth mirrors the city’s commitment to dependents.

Boston Faneuil Hall Kidder, Peabody & Co Post Kidder-Peabody Fund Globe Fund Post Fund

A Democratic City and the Aldermen Reform Plan

The article argues against forcing Boston into a Republican city via a district system. Representative Bartlett says electing twenty five aldermen by district won t fix the problem, and urges starting from the premise that city reform should not be by statute alone. It recalls past benefits of the at large system and calls for returning to proven methods.

Boston

Queen's Speech Allies Peace Tone Amid War Warnings

The Queen's address to Parliament opens with friendship toward all powers but previews ongoing uprisings in Soudon and a border war on India's northwest. It warns of Europe’s tense arms buildup and calls for unprecedented defence expenditure.

Soudon India Europe Great Britain

Legislative Advertising Calls for Broad Public Reach

A Massachusetts debate argues that legislative committee notices should be published in newspapers with the widest circulation, citing New York public advertising law as precedent. The piece urges shifting from printing to publication to effectively attract public attention to hearings.

New York the Post Massachusetts

Provincetown death of Cape Cod figure Adam Macool noted

The Observant Citizen reports Mr. Adam Macool of Provincetown died Sunday. A well known Cape Cod figure, he stayed active in whaling interests and oil circles in New Bedford and New York. His funeral is today in Provincetown, with readers urged to support local fundraising efforts.

Adam Macool Provincetown Cape Cod New Bedford New York Macool

Notable origins of London police nicknames and system

The passage attributes the founding of London's police system to Sir Robert, grandfather of the would be histrian, and credits him with giving the force the nickname Bobbie. It notes the term peeler as another label that spread globally.

Sir Robert Peel Sir Robert Histrian London England

Romance of courtship fades in modern times

The poem laments old fashioned love as a courtyard lyre scene gives way to attending the opera and private chatter. It contrasts romantic window serenades with costly modern dates, noting the loss of romance and the higher price in today’s social rituals.

Chicago News

Velvet blouse with matching skirt creates a complete gown

Description of a black velvet blouse with a chemisette and matching skirt. Details include horizontal velvet bands on sleeves, velvet epaulettes, a folded velvet collar, and a skirt with vertical velvet stripes meeting a velvet ruffle. A cheaper fabric alternative is also suggested.

Dora and Mrs Prescott Treffen The Mourning Carriage

In a rain soaked train, Dora Willis consoles Mrs Prescott as the funeral party for Arthur Prescott reaches Kenwood. Mrs Prescott learns Dora’s love for Arthur and embraces Dora as her daughter as the two grieve together for the lost lawyer and son.

Thompson Arthur Prescott Kenwood Mrs. Prescott Mr. Hale Miss Willis Hale Miss ® Rillis Dora Arthur Sackville

Witty Social Bits From Dailies In Outlandish Jests

A collection of brief quips from Chicago Record Cincinnati Enquirer Free Press Harper's Bazaar and others. Snappy lines cover marriage gossip dogs hypnotists and a sleighing death joke.

Julia Chicago Cincinnati Enquirer Free Press Chicago Post de Sappie Puck Harper’s Bazar Wallace Ferry Jones

Notable 102nd Birthday and International Figures Mentioned

Mrs Clarinda J Lawrence of Marsb NH celebrated her 102nd birth anniversary. Pajot the French senator died aged eighty six, first elected in 1871. Vittorio of Savoy reportedly engaged to Princess Clara of Bavaria. Ambassador Draper refurnished Piombino palace in Rome with $100000 spent on draperies. Governor Atkinson of Georgia defended Sunday bullfights in Mexico City. Red Ribbon Club of Lincoln Neb condemns Princeton dinner as depraved in New York City.

M. Pajot Paris National Assembly Draper Piombino Palace Rome MacVeagh Italy Atkinson Georgia Mexico Red Ribbon Club Tincoln, Neb Princeton New York City Patton Professor Shields America

Daily Table Hints and Dinner Menu from Era Restaurant

The fragment lists meals and dishes for dinner and supper including roast lamb fried hominy mock turtle soup and corned beef hash with accompaniments. It also outlines a dessert of apple pudding and white cake with a detailed cake recipe noting whites of eggs sugar butter milk soda and cream of tartar.

Daughters at Whist at Vendome by D A R

A large afternoon whist party hosted by the Old South Chapter D A R at the Vendome drew over 200 players from Warren Prescott Bunker Hill Paul Revere John Adams and Old South chapters. Prizes included Biographical Sketches of Pre eminent Americans says the event honored Mrs Minot Stillings Goodhue Robinson Richardson Smith Gardner.

Vendome Old South Daughters of the American Revolution Warren and Prescott Bunker Hill Paul Revere John Adams H. G. Minot Evelyn F. Stillings Vashti Goodhue A. B. Robinson W. EB. Richardson D. Smith C. L. Gardner Ely Judge Ely Dedham B. F. Rust Kyman Clark Floretta Vining Mme. Arcan Abbie Fales Wallace Robinson BR. D. Cushing H. M. Jernegan Clinton W. Stick Hey Clarence

Thirteen Governors to Attend Sons of the American Revolution Banquet

Six governors from the original thirteen states have accepted invitations to the Sons of the American Revolution banquet in New Haven on February 22. The event at Music Hall begins at 1 pm with Yale President Dwight hosting a reception for members from 11:30 to 12:30. About 650 guests are expected. toast responses will honor the states of the Revolution, with Col. N. G. Osborn as toastmaster.

New Haven Conn Sons of the American Revolution New Music Hall Dwight Yale J. F. Wier William Y. Atkinson Georgia D. L. Russell North Carolina Daniel H. Hastings Pennsylvania Frank S. Black New York George A. Ramsdell New Hampshire L. A. Cooke N. G. Osborn

Royal Arcanum Ladies Night At Thorndike Hotel

About 100 attendees gathered for the Royal Arcanum Club annual ladies night at the Thorndike Hotel. Alonzo G. Walsh presided with Mayor Quincy and Edson M. Schryver of Baltimore as guests of honor. Quincy praised societies like Arcanum and Boston’s readiness to welcome visiting officers. Schryver spoke on order and the group’s growing influence.

Royal Arcanum Club Thorndike Hotel Alonzo G. Walsh Quincy the Arcanum Edson M. Schryver Baltimore Royal Arcanum Boston Schryver

Elegant Housewarming for Benedicts Draws 600 Guests

Nearly six hundred guests filled the Benedicts new Huntington avenue residence for Mrs Benedicts first of two at homes. The upper floor shows fine music room decor with rose greens and electric lights. Guests included Mrs Whiton Stone and many notables. refreshments featured ruby crystal pendants and smilax adorned tables served by Beaumonts.

Washington G. Benedict Francis Benedict Golay Stanley P. Clemens John G. Benedict Benedict Clarence Benedict Misses Hallie Minnie Stiles Blanche Bonnelle Alice Hilliard Jessie Eddy Angeline Andrews Ethel Andrews H. Carlton Slack Ada C. Hussey Slack Nash U Murray Helen Murphy Whiton Stone Annie G. Murray Charles I’. Kirtland F. A. Hemenway Harry Clinton O’brien Rge Herrie Billings Thomas Riley Edward Burncamp Grace Willard Charles W. Holden Anna Robbins Edith 8. Holden Ethel Ripley McKenney Charles A.M. Kenney Edith Gay Andrew J. George Grace Chamberlain William J. Clark Nathan H. Dole Charles Follen Adams Er. V. Peabody Daniel Hallett Mabel Going John P. Webber Edwin Nelson Kimball, Jr L. T. Stedman Francis W. Goss B. Bullard Harry Brackett Sidney L. Burr E. H. Gilbert Miriam Goss Willis R. Russ Professor Strong Cornelius G. Davies F. W. Gaskill George Wagener Arthur Henry Osgood Mary F. Leland Ruggles Ellis Laura F. Eaton Vining Mme. Arcan L. W. Orcutt G. Id Richter George Cook Harold H. Jameson Frank R. Thomas Samuel M. Brown Harold H. Brown A. P. Peabody Eugene E. Eaton John Benedict Frances Freeborn Marie Patterson F. J. Bonnelle J. L. Harbour

Dinner to Consul Grout Before Malta Posting

United States Consul John H. Grout Jr. was hosted at Higgins's with a dozen friends and newspaper associates. Grout, who will sail for Malta on Saturday, spoke entertainingly of the consular service and noted his past posting at Bermuda under President Harrison’s administration. About twenty attended.

United States John H. Grout, Jr Malta Higgins Grout Bermuda Harrison

East Boston High School Reunion Planned at Maverick Hall

East Boston High School reunions finalised by W H Ensworth D and committee for Thursday evening at Maverick Hall East Boston. Program includes teachers reception entertainment an original poem by Gordon McKay a collation and dancing. A feature is a Harvard Law School graduate Frank Hendrick to speak on East Boston Ideals. Hendrick is an alumnus of the high school class of 8.

East Boston W. H. Ensworth Maverick Hall Gordon McKay Frank Hendrick Harvard Law Hendrick

School Committee Resists Dunn Resignation Amid Approvals

The School Committee refused Edward H. Dunn's resignation while approving Dr. B E Hartwell's physical training lectures at a $600 salary. resignations from Isaac F. Paul and committee actions on teaching appointments, land payments for East Boston sites, and South Boston High drill hall use were discussed. adjournment set for Feb 23.

Edward H. Dunn J. D. Appolonio BE. M. Hartwell Isaac F. Paul Joint Committee On Paul Huggan Elizabeth G. Dowd Charlestown High Charlotte E. Andrew Edith M. Keith Christopher Gibson Dorchester Catherine M. McGinley Adah P. Whitney Dudley Roxbury Charles A. Cotting Princeton, Marion Saratoga Streets East Boston James Wooley Charles A. Tilden The Central Association Princeton Street Thomas Park New South Boston High School Fifield Henry L. Pierce Pierce School Charles Sumner Pierce Edward l. Pierce

Funeral for Captain Bearse Dies at Hyannis Harbor

The funeral of Captain Maynard Bearse of the steamer H. F. Dimock will be held this afternoon from his Hyannis residence. Metropolitan line officials William McGowan and Stevedore Delap will bring floral tributes. Bearse earned praise for rescuing a disabled Fall River passenger steamer in Long Island Sound, earning a life pass over the Old Colony line.

Maynard Bearse H. F. Dimock Hyannis Metropolitan William 8. McGowan Stevedore Delap Fall River Long Island Sound Old Colony Eleazer Baker General Whitney Whitney Benjamin S. Grove Herman Winter Cape Cod Bearse Stone Fort Boston Yarmouth Allan Hibernian Glasgow Warren Leyland Cambroman Lancastrian Liverpool Elder-Dempster Parkmore Avonworth Aramore Neat Sam Wellock Franklin Wellock Minerva No. 8 Gueney Barkentine Bruce Hawkins Brunswick Savannah John M. Beverly Union Wharf Great Lakes Cleveland Atlantic Othello New York Edward Luckenbach Lewis Wharf Steamship Company London T Wharf Gloriana Ed Lawrey Georges Latona Turk’s [S Lunenburg City of Gloucester Central Wharf Gloucester George W. Clyde Jacksonville Charlestown Cape Lookout Cove Delaware Charleston Cumberland Rio Janeiro Diver Brown Baltimore Dominion Line Atlantic Transport Line Minnewaska P. W. French A. W. Chesterton D. L. Trafton Lettie G. Howard Beverly Michigan Bunker Jacob Reed Yesterdy Isleboro

Typhoid Fever Prevented by Safe Water Use

Health notes state typhoid fever has not appeared where water consumed with meals is used freely at home. Taken in time, it is described as a sure preventive.

Lincoln Spring water claimed best for typhoid patients

Lead describes Lincoln Spring water as prescribed by physicians for severe typhoid cases and after first taste, patients crave and benefit from it. Sold bottled with natural carbonic acid, as from the spring, through dealers, druggists, grocers, and hotels. Lincoln Spring Co. Saratoga Springs NY. Boston office 47 Cornhill.

Lincoln Spring Co Saratoga Springs N.Y

Roanoke Heroes Gather for Civil War Campaign Anniversary

About 100 Roanoke Association members meet at the American House to honor the 36th anniversary of the capture of Roanoke Island led by General Ambrose Burnside. Officers are elected, tributes paid to deceased and present heroes, and reminiscences shared in a ceremonial banquet.

American House Roanoke Association Roanoke Island Ambrose E. Burnside United States Hotel Association William E. Richardson Twenty-first Massachusetts Regiment Charles B. Amory Twenty-fifth Samuel C. Ellis United States Navy George W. Nason Twenty-third James Thompson Twenty-fourth George S. Ball Upton Mass John G. Parks George P. Hawkes Massachusetts John W.raymond A. F. Slade Connecticut Edward Harlan Alex. M. Massie Island George Kibby Rhode Island Benjamin F. Crown 8. A. Griffin New Hampshire James Stewart, Jr New Jersey W. B. Wright New York Regiment J. A. Cook A. B. R. Sprague R. H. Jackson New_York T. M. Cook Wardoph New York George Ball General Aerbide Albert P. Hills Twentythird Roanoke Edwin Dews John W. Trafton Walter Bigbee S&s M

Massachusetts Highway Association dinner at Parker House meeting

The Massachusetts Highway Association met at Parker House for a business session and banquet. Seventy six of twelve members attended as officers were elected including President C Frank Alte and Vice President H Merrill. Speeches praised road building and the press, noted the wide tire law, and cited a $2 100 000 highway commission appropriation with 128 steam crushers at work.

Massachusetts Highway Association Parker House C. Frank Alte Boston Merrill Salem C. R. Cutter W. L. Dickins Springfield A. H. Kimball Hingham Charles Mileler Worcester Charles O. Po Chase Rhode Island MacDonald Connecticut Mgor Sortwell Cambridge McClintock Massachusetts Highway Commission Morocco Moe Clintock

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