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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
4
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The author calls for the referendum as a condition for any city government changes in Boston. They argue legislation to alter Boston’s government should await public approval, as current bills are complex and contested. The piece urges attaching referendum to any legislative measure affecting Boston government.
The metropolitan districts demand free transfers with near unanimous support from voters and legislators. The piece argues that Boston, a lucrative street railway market, should grant free transfers as in other cities, citing broad public backing and the expectation of a unanimous legislative bill.
The report by the gas and electric light commissioners to the House of Representatives is described as weak and inconsequential. It laments the inability of the commissioners to offer relief for deaths caused by inhaling poisonous gas, urging that they resign and make way for more resourceful successors.
An editorial urges gas and electricity commissioners to enforce annual inspections of home gas fixtures to prevent deaths in Boston. It argues experts must act, proposing a law requiring yearly checks and prompt repairs as a practical starter, urging continued attention to the deadly gas issue.
An opinion argues for binding arbitration provisions in Boston street railway charters to protect employees and the public from costly tie ups. It cites the West End system disruption and urges court reference for unresolved disputes, aiming to enforce arbitration across all charters and complement free transfer systems.
A historical critique of fusion tickets where electors split for Sewall and Watson on a Bryan ticket. The piece argues fusion risks losing the vice presidency and could have altered McKinley’s election by shifting states like Illinois and Indiana. It dismisses fusion as a miserable makeshift.
A historical critique of the steel rail trust notes its dissolution as a powerful industry coalition. It argues the pool kept prices high, charging up to $28 a ton previously and $26 recently, with contracts now at $17 to $18. The piece decries an estimated $100,000,000 ten‑year “tax” on American industry and links the trust to McKinley era protections.
The Observant Citizen reports a tall, well dressed woman with gray hair and a wolf skin coat seen on Court street, prompting vigilance against possible impostor inspectors. A sharp warning notes a book man entering homes to read meters, stressing demand for proper ID and badge verification. A New York friend shares trouble locating Pemberton square numbers 11 and 12, illustrating misdirection risks.
A mixed column covers legal numerology, street name quirks, and a color photography process from French researchers. It also notes Mrs Rinehart as a leading long distance cyclist, Alaska emigration parallels to Horace Greeley, Boston bar member Thomas Hogan’s Alaska wealth claims, and a street railway committee’s stance on free transfers for Representative Rourke.
A lyrical reminiscence of the Bradley Martin ball with vivid imagery of lavish gowns, orchids and music. The poem portrays a night of aristocratic elegance featuring nobles, foreigners, and splendor, ending with reflections on the ball’s enduring legend in New York society.
A man in northwestern Mexico plans to return to New York after a brief romance with Anita Marenez. Jealousy and a hidden letter drive Anita to a drastic act, luring her lover toward a fatal train crash at a ravine bridge. Christmas brings him back to her grave as priests grieve.
Economy Beef Soup mashed potatoes roast leg lamb spinach peas baked onions apple pudding lemon sauce squash pie cocoa offer a complete meal with traditional sides and desserts.
A cookbook style instruction lists making a baked apple dish with butter egg milk flour and baking powder baked half an hour. A lemon sauce combines sugar butter flour boiling water and lemon extract.
The menu showcased hot courses including consomme and lobster a la Newburg, and cold items such as chicken and tongue gelatine plus larded quail. Desserts offered fruits, sherbet, tutti-frutti, glacé treats, and coffee with two wine brands Moet and Mouton.
The latest tea gowns feature black and white color schemes with white crepe and black wool accents. Sleeves appear large with lace draped from the wrist and epaulet-like flounces. high necks often pair with lace-flounced stock. Yokes in black with white ribbon details top off the ensembles.
Boston society discusses the rumored unhappy separation of a bride and groom after a celebrated wedding. The bride, praised for charm, now lives at her mother's home amid rumors of financial and personal trouble affecting the pair. Notable figures and events in Boston society and international notes round out the column.
John M. Sears of South Boston writes to the Post protesting a Boston teacher who criticized Lawrence School graduates. He cites notable alumni like Thomas A. Mullen and Dr. William J. Gallivan and asserts the Old Lawrence produced bright and conscientious public figures.
Roxbury correspondent asks Boston to raise funds by selling shares so the public, including the poor, can benefit from the proposed elevated road. Letter urges inclusive financing and wider participation.
Mrs Emilie L. Waterman of Boston was elected State president of the Woman's Relief Corps at a Worcester convention. Her work for the order was praised by associates. Queen Wilhelmina enjoyed her first state ball on New Year’s Day with M de Struve, the Russian ambassador, as dance partner. The Massillon memory recalls Thomas C. Platt’s U S Senate election.
A letter to the editor calls public hearing at the State House on free transfers and rail privilege reform. The writer cites Boston West End street railway fares and riders forced to pay multiple fares from Milton to Cambridge and Upham's Corner, urging fare reductions and accountability for road officials. Filed from Field's Corner on Feb 10.
An account of Scotty hosting a lavish Eldorado dinner with foreign flair and a comic tableau, including champagne, performers from a Denver opera, and a controversial sign scene. A ballroom incident ends with a shooting among participants, provoking near-universal critique of New York society conduct.
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