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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as The Representative Democratic Paper of New England with mottoes emphasizing mission and independence, signaling its editorial stance and branding.
Lord Salisbury indicated that the Chinese imbroglio may yield advantages for universal trade. He announced Ta-Lien-Wan port would open when a railway reaches it and that Russian ports in China will be open to free commerce. The stance suggests the settlement could benefit global trade, including the United States, without direct involvement.
The piece argues that the pen can be dangerous in unrestrained hands, citing Dupuy de Lome and Baron Sackville as examples. It contrasts American diplomacy favorably, noting Americans often speak aloud rather than write indiscreetly, and emphasizes the lasting harm of written words compared to spoken ones.
The State House debates hint the Boston referendum may be overlooked in current legislation. Advocates insist measures affecting city government must be put to a popular vote, affirming local self government and rejecting any attempt to bypass the people.
A proposed bill in the Legislature would cut the Boston school committee to twelve members, elect a superintendent with near total authority over instruction, and create a business agent to manage buildings and pay. The board would gain limited control of finances allowing up to one third of one percent of assessed city value, shifting the board toward a business role while education runs separately.
A proposal argues for reform of the school committee to improve efficiency. It notes the need for change amid current weaknesses and urges careful consideration of new powers and governance.
The Republican caucus selects Skillings proposed aldermanic district bill as the likely law. The plan appears to gerrymander five or eight Republican seats versus four Democratic ones, reviving a discredited district system and risking loss of control for the party.
The Boston Post reports De Lome’s resignation to Madrid as major news, notes rivalry coverage, and mentions G F Ordway as new torts instructor at Boston University Law School. Also reports illness of John A Loring, monetary commission opinions, Ideal Lunch fire, and Brooke clergymen moves. The piece observes photographers’ practice and signals imminent start of the Boston elevated railway car order.
A column blends social advice on elderly headwear with brief notes on public figures. It mentions a practical bonnet craft using a wire frame, velvet, violets, and a purple aigrette for height, plus chin ties and trim details. Also notes Captain C. C. Doten’s appointment and John Shepard’s transportation plans with the yacht Penelope.
An extended West Indies cruise is noted for the 18th while a Sunday concert by an instrumental club is planned for next Sunday at the Algonquin Club on Commonwealth avenue. City Marshal John W. Hart of Salem completes twenty one years in office and has kept annual expenses steady despite increased business. Women born on Martha's Vineyard may join a new club, the Daughters of Martha's Vineyard, by sending name and address to Mrs. A L T Williams at 700 Washington Street Brighton.
A student story excerpt centers on a daughter and a father discussing time. The sophomore’s card is mentioned, and a clock reading “two” versus “eight” is used to frame a moral moment. The tone echoes school life and coming of age.
The item surveys a Davenport mayor linked to hymn author Rev. S F Smith, and cites Mrs Willard as author of A Son of Israel. It notes a Gibraltar tunnel plan by French engineer Berler, costs of English baronetcy, a Sedgwick Kansas divorce for incompatibility, a St George Preston tenure record, and Dieden’s 87 years in the Reichstag with lifelong Prussian Landtag service.
The grave of Themistocles has been discovered by Greek Dragatsis on Cape Krakari. Its authenticity remains in doubt though the site aligns with Plutarch and Diodorus Siculus descriptions.
Two Thornton sisters chose very different life paths. Edna marries wealth and luxury, Grace marries plain living and love. Edna’s gilded life fades as her health and husband decline, while Grace finds true happiness in a simple, loving home.
Breakfast items include sliced oranges wheatlet with sugar and cream and broiled lamb chops with baked potatoes Graham gems coffee. Dinner features roast beef tomato soup brown gravy mashed turnip creamed potatoes pickles cranberry pudding wine sauce and after coffee upper. Also notes cold roast beef scalloped potatoes rolls tea lemon jelly assorted cake cranberry pudding and a recipe for Cranmberry pudding with milk eggs butter and flour plus another for scalloped potatoes with layered potatoes and milk or cream.
Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell released a corrected list of promotions and transfers at 10 a m. The roster shows P N Lanagan to lieutenant Ladder 14 and C J OBrien to lieutenant Engine 7 among others. Several captains and lieutenants move between engines ladders and specialized units after the Merrimac Street fire.
Judge E J Sherman of the Superior Court halted a runaway express wagon on Cornhill yesterday afternoon. He spotted the unruly horse break from its driver and dash into the street. He seized the hitching trace and, with effort, controlled the animal and secured it to its fixture.
At a Boston meeting resolutions urged Congress to adopt the Indianapolis Monetary Commission plan. The plan preserves gold as value, expands silver use, and withdraws government from issuing credit currency. Henry W. Peabody praised the convention report. Collector Warren cited need for decisive action and steady gold standard.
On Blaney's motion the assembly agreed to send a short telegram to Speaker Reed asking for help to pass the currency bill, aiming to avert national financial trouble.
Solon Chase writes from Amesbury Mass about the 16 to 1 monetary ratio as the central public issue. He argues the silver question mirrors the slavery question of 1860 and credits Bryan with fixing public opinion in Chicago. He says Republicans are controlled by bondholders and money lenders and predicts the Teller resolution will strip their mask.
Legislation to curb building heights near Copley Square prompts testimony from Solomon Lincoln and Samuel J. Elder representing key institutions. J P Richardson cites high land values and potential losses. D Webster King defends property interests and past contributions to the square.
Mrs McKinley wife of President McKinley has knitted and sent a pair of slippers to the Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the South Congregational Church in Concord New Hampshire dated February 10.
Mr. Harry Dowd of West Somerville was surprised last evening and presented with a tiger eye ring by Mr. Matt Sullivan. The celebration featured vocal and instrumental music, dancing, games, and supper with Miss Catherine Cohan crowned as the belle. Escort Mr. John Fitzgerald attended among many guests including Misses Gagan Houghton McGovern Trainor Dolan Dowd Casey Constant Costanza and others.
A mosaic of humorous exchanges from the era, including lines about women's fortitude, thrifty shopping, mind reading, and social roles. The snippets capture attitudes toward gender and daily life with a mix of sarcasm and domestic humor.
To the Editor of the Post a letter discusses remonstrants at hearings on suffrage, then surveys a long list of jurisdictions granting varying degrees of women’s voting rights from 1845 to 1907. It argues the trend toward equal rights is evident, citing multiple states and nations and concluding with ALICE STONE BLACKWELL’s stance.
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