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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
4
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A writer laments frequent gas poisoning incidents in Poston and urges underground electric lines, regulated plumbing, smoke control, and stricter streetcar rules as an effective remedy to protect life and health.
The piece notes states including Georgia and Alabama passing anti trust laws and Massachusetts considering one. It argues federal power over interstate commerce could enforce such bans, with Congressman Gillett proposing a governing bill. The article urges rapid action from Massachusetts to join the trend.
Boston residents paid 1 684 335 into the State treasury last year. The city’s share of the state tax 628 740 national bank tax 568 565 liquor license fees 262 448 plus other items totalled a substantial direct contribution. The piece argues Boston must receive proper consideration from state lawmakers.
The statement notes that the reasonableness of attaching the referendum to acts affecting the city will be recognized, indicating scrutiny of procedural linkage and its validity within local governance.
The Post leads a strong push for mandatory free transfers in Boston streets. Public opinion pressures officials while West End managers are urged to commit to action or face legislative requirements to establish a one fare, one ride system within the city and nearby areas.
The Treasury shows 1896 importations down by over 4 million while manufactured exports rose nearly 50 million. Cotton goods imports fell about 5 million. exports rose about 6 million. Fibres and glass goods followed similar patterns, supporting a view that tariffs boost exports without crippling home demand.
The article notes our new fighting ships passed a severe gale test, proving seaworthy and capable of Atlantic crossing. It praises Admiral Bunce's fleet for weathering the storm with minimal mishaps and suggests coast wise navigation remains dangerous and ships could reach the Atlantic if needed.
A Brooklyn scene recalls old Boston buns at a corner bakery near Court and Schermerhorn. A physician offers a snow dust analysis as a lesson on urban sanitation and unseen microbes. A State street bootblacking rivalry yields a drunken brag and a sly retort about supporting a wife. I visited a newspaper friend yesterday morning.
A narrator notes a Harvard student sewing buttons on his coat while discussing tied love and lectures on women. He observes amusing scenes from lanes and clubs with London and New York contrasts. The piece blends social folly, cigars, and aristocratic foibles.
The text lists daily meals including breakfast with wheatlet cream and sugar, dinner of roast lamb and mashed potatoes, and supper of cold sliced lamb. It provides recipes for English muffins and baked apple charlotte, including ingredient amounts and baking steps, ending with a note from Miss Katherine Smith of Brookline Massachusetts.
The article explains satin evening gowns with ac cordon pleated skirts cut like circular skirts with a larger central hole. Pleats fit the waist then widen toward the hem, creating a flowing drape.
The piece describes new evening skirt styles with two inch bias flounces from hem to waist and decor using artificial flowers such as violets orchids or red pink geraniums. It notes garlands can simulate over drapery and highlights silk crepe figured as a affordable material for pretty gowns.
Advertising brief repeats Castoria as a remedy across life stages from infancy to motherhood. The verse-style copy emphasizes consistent brand use for a child’s ailments and later for offspring, reflecting the era’s marketing approach.
Mrs. Frederick H. Benedict is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederic R Coudert. As Miss Virginia Coudert she was a popular figure in New York society and remains a handsome young woman.
A letter to the editor urges the West End railroad to provide free transfers, arguing the company enjoys street access and high dividends, compares urban electric rides to three cent fares, and questions why other papers stay silent on the public benefit.
A Boston resident urges Senators to push a bill compensating firemen in first and second class cities for uniforms ruined in the line of duty. He notes that entries to fires prevent changing into spare attire and leaves firefighters with damaged or single uniforms. He endorses such legislation and signs as dy. a. ME February 7, 1897.
A reader letter from N. Be. Mathewson argues that party politics skew tariff reform and praises journalism’s probing stance. He contends nonpartisan commissions would still be trapped by lobbying and urges a steel-ribbed law banning lobby access, noting lawmakers’ conflicts of interest. February 9.
A Royal Fusiliers officer recalls a 19th century raid by Tippoo Baboo in Mysore. After being overpowered and bound, he faces death by jackals and cobra. He is saved by Corporal Keegan and a mongoose, then rescued with Captain Garran's party. Tippoo Baboo is executed.
The Young Men's Catholic Association at Boston College finalizes plans for a ball next Monday in Mechanics Hall. Congressman Fitzgerald attends to support the event. Tickets reduced from 3 to 2 dollars to attract a larger turnout with hospital transportation arranged by the West End Street Railroad Company.
After a brief absence Mr. Moody spoke to agnostics during morning services and preached on the humility of Christ in the afternoon. He urged Boston listeners to make room for Jesus, noting many would not welcome him. About a hundred attendees rose for prayer as Moody closed with a plea for readiness.
The preacher decries dishonesty from home to business, urging revival that builds moral character. He argues every lie, from family deceit to merchant fraud, harms all. He asserts no national or religious difference in accountability and warns whiskey wealth ties to skeletal families and ruined futures.
South Boston high school site debate continues as the school committee, with Mayor’s input, weighs reselecting land for a new facility. Actions include funding adjustments, street land reports, and requests for additions to West Roxbury High School.
Mr. Moody will speak daily in Tremont Temple this week except Saturday. This morning topic is Sewing and Reaping. Thursday and Friday mornings will cover The Divinity of Christ. Reserved seats available free by personal application or mail with a stamped envelope to William Norton Room 6 Tremont Temple.
At the annual meeting in Quincy House President Henry Manley presided as new officers were elected. W. Ross of Newton was named president with C. H. Black of Chelsea and R. A. Jones of Newton as vice presidents, W. L. Dickinson of Springfield treasurer, C. R. Cutter of Boston secretary, Henry H. Carter of Boston and L. B. Stone of Worcester as directors. Governor Wolcott sent regrets over dinner. Mayor Quincy received ovation. The Mass. Highway Commission attended as guests. Papers discussed include Artificial Stone Sidewalks by Julius Pittman of St Louis and Best Practice in Macadam Road Building by A. H. Kimball of Hingham.
At the Brockton aldermen meeting the appropriation bill was approved for final passage. The total appropriation amounts to 481270.65 dollars.
The Senate confirmed H. J. Dunn today to be postmaster at Medfield Massachusetts in a February 9 session.
The article explains medicines replace missing body elements and introduces Angier's Petroleum Emulsion as a lung rebuilding aid. It claims the emulsion is soothing, healing, purifying, and improves digestion and bowel action while being agreeable to take.
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