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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
4
A Boston Post article discusses the Representative Democratic Paper of New England and its stance on free speech and editorial actions. It contrasts efforts that advocate an unfettered press with constraints claimed by critics.
The plea for a swift, thorough inquiry into the Maine sinking urges determining whether damage came from within or without. It cautions against premature blame on Spain, calls for diver inspection and a Navy-led investigation, and asks public opinion to wait for clear facts before any war talk.
The text argues for including a referendum in any bill. it suggests supporters will approve a good bill and reject a bad one, trusting Boston voters and urging the State House to ensure the bill carries a referendum provision.
The article argues Zola leads public opinion against the government over the Dreyfus affair. It asserts the government seeks Dreyfus’s conviction but notes Zola’s success in shifting the narrative. It questions whether popular sentiment could spark reforms or a revolution.
The article reports on New Bedford investigations into cotton manufacturing costs. Representative Ross testifies that southern mills pay less but produce far less than northern mills, implying northern higher wages reflect greater output and efficiency. The debate centers on how labor cost impacts mill competitiveness between regions.
The syndicate bid 6 303 000 for the Kansas Pacific railroad at auction, a government sacrifice of 6 626 690. Critics say the government failed to protect people's rights and urge Congress to withhold confirmation while demanding full value from buyers. The sale was court directed and exceeds the earlier fixed limit.
A Boston report argues no act reorganizing city government will satisfy residents without a referendum. It details proposed changes to the City Council and Board of Aldermen, noting the plan is a committee draft, not a final bill, with referendum as the essential safeguard.
The Observant Citizen notes Dr. Bishop’s eighteen pound trout from Lake Megantic shown publicly in Boston proving fishermen’s claims. It also mentions a February 1898 blizzard memory and midwinter storms.
A poemish lament by John Kendrick Bangs in Harper's Bazaar extols books writ with the point of a sword and brutal action. It favors gruesome, sleepless adventures filled with spen der and blizzards, muskets, cannons, and sabers that keep one awake.
A husband recalls his wife sending him to buy Sun Paste Stove Polish as superior to other pastes, claiming it beats rivals like RISING SUN dry polish for blacking and quick use, praising its reliability.
Fred Collins, wounded yet alive, fights at Gettysburg amid a doomed longing for death. He loves Mary Eames who loves another man, Walter Lee, and after harsh trials her reentry and truth bring forgiveness. The couple reunites after his survival and a quiet Ohio wedding follows.
A Cliftondale reader berates a society woman for fashion bonnet rules seen at the theatre. The letter defends the public’s viewing rights against milliner fashions and urges strict enforcement of laws limiting large hats to prevent obstructing others.
A collage of quips and brief exchanges from vintage newspapers. Jokes about ships a schooner yacht and a smack turn into quick gags about a wife acting as a typewriter. Obituary sketches dating from political campaigns skewed by outdated references and a metro line light verse about open and closed cars.
A recipe and meal plan column lists beefsteak hash roast lamb breakfast rice fritters and creamed potatoes with a supper of prune sauce fried eggs and plain cake. Instructions show a two cup flour mix for a molasses sponge pudding steamed four hours with cinnamon and raisins. Signed Miss Grace Knowles Box 424 Wollaston.
London papers note Cardinal Vaughn suffers a heart ailment and poor health. The list of obituaries includes Major Charles Burr Way died at his Asheville home. John W. Carroll, tobacco pioneer of Lone Jack fame, died in Lynchburg with an estate around 1.5 million dollars. Clifton Rhodes Breckinridge received a heralded welcome in Pine Bluff after returning home. Dr Van der Heyden of Yokohama built a microbe proof antiseptic house with filtered air passing through cotton and glycerine sterilization.
A brisk blizzard swept Boston with snow driven by forty four mph winds. Vessels sought shelter as the storm moved from New England toward Nova Scotia. Boston saw 12 inches of snow while other parts reported up to 15 inches. Temperatures plummeted to near zero before rising again by Friday with a new Kansas storm on the horizon.
Harbor weather shaves routes as the Leyland liner Cestrian from Liverpool and steamer Tremont seek shelter. The cutter Manning and other vessels attempt to maneuver past Highland Light while big comber waves batter ships including the galley windows of the Nathaniel P. Doane. Several ships delay departures, and local fishing landings reach 600000 pounds versus Gloucester’s 100000.
Two damp scows were blown out to sea off Sandy Hook this morning and were seen around noon drifting by the gale. Rumor says the tug P. H. Wise towed out three scows but may have released them to another tug. Each scow carries two men aboard.
All roads are plucked here and all trains have been cancelled. Weather conditions have halted travel and left the town isolated as crews assess the situation.
Snowstorm delays the White Mountain division of the Boston and Maine Railroad with all trains several hours late. If the storm continues, no trains can run tomorrow from Plymouth, New Hampshire.
A northwest gale with heavy snow has persisted since noon. The cutter Manning was the only vessel sighted, cruising northward. Seamen on the coast face a bitter night.
Great Barrington Massachusetts reports heavy drifts ten to fifteen feet deep leaving two trains stalled between here and Sheffield. Authorities warn of continued closures and urge travelers to seek alternate routes as snow plows operate in dangerous conditions.
The Rev Dennis O Callaghan pastor of St Augustine s Catholic Church in South Boston has served 32 years and helped promote race and religious advancement. Next Sunday at St Augustine s E Street he lectures Scenes and Incidents of 1798 under Division 6 A O H South Boston. He will project stereopticon views from Ireland never before seen on canvas.
The twelfth annual session of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association opened at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on February 16. The three day meeting will cover forty five topics, called to order by president Charles W. Knapp. Delegates include Stephen O’Meara of the Boston Journal, Charles H. Taylor Jr. of the Boston Globe, A. P. Langley of the Springfield Union, and Frederick Whiting of the Boston Herald.
Last Tuesday evening Jose and Lythgoe added a new verse to their Boom song in The Ballet Girl at the Park with Emil Zola as hero. The Geisha at Tremont proves popular with Americans preferred to English company at Hollis. Lillian Russell hoarse, Miss Helen Marvin substitutes in The Wedding Day at the Boston Theatre. Burton Holmes Sahara lecture draws large crowd at Music Hall. Knickerbocker Burlesquers feature impromptu song by M S Whallen at the Howard. Howe Walt and Walters lead in Keith's. Bowdoin Square series praised. Northern Lights to Monte Cristo follows as a Bowdoin Square lineup. The Planters Child dogs impress at Grand. next Blue Grass of Old Kentucky. Who Is Who? proves funny. Duncan B. Harrison to present The Pacific Mail with Maggie Cline. The Sidewalks of New York at Columbia garner attention. The Woman in Black to follow. Vienna women athletes draw crowds at Austin Stone's Museum. Gertrude Charlotta Pianka to tame five big beasts next week. Stanley Whiting headlines at Palace with ragtime and chorus. The Mascot and Morning illusion at the Zoo boost business. Latin Parlor noted as pretty feature.
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