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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
4
The piece argues American lives and property are unsafe in Cuba and urges a strong response including a warship presence. It condemns the imprisonment of journalists Beavers and Scovel, calls for Massachusetts to speak up, and critiques handling by Washington and Spanish authorities.
A Boston transit query challenges the West End plan for free transfers arguing 150 stations would cost $500,000 and invite fraud. The author insists a simple ticket-based transfer in cars suffices and that free transfers would not hurt profits, noting other cities show increased business.
Mr Lehmann claimed Harvard undergraduates are mainly sons of wealthy parents. The record shows Harvard favors students from moderate means with generous aid from foundations and scholarships. Secretary Bolles studied the subject and highlighted how aid sustains self supported students.
Representative McCarthy proposes a reduced transit board and salary cuts. The Post argues the commission is not overpaid and should retain capable members. It notes the subway lease was a mistake but praises the construction's cost and results. The piece urges accountability to the public interest over corporate claims.
The Massachusetts legislature is urged to back a request to the Secretary of State to enforce American citizenship rights for Sylvester Scovel jailed by Spanish authorities in Cuba. Senator Gallivan’s resolution was introduced yesterday in the State Senate.
The Observant Citizen recalls stock companies fading as laziness spreads among actors, citing E A Sothern bringing a company from England, the need for extensive stage skills, and a culture of constant rehearsal. It also notes crowd behavior, a New York bill on car fares, a prank on cowboys, odd pricing to deter theft, and a funeral procession incident on Harrison Avenue.
A montage of light humor from Henry Erskine to Tit-Bits and the Indianapolis Journal includes a door note about an out for half an hour, a witty misquotation, and playful exchanges about engagement figures and a riding horse.
Janet, a tenured upper house maid in a noble lord's Surrey residence, foils a planned burglary by hiding keys, distracting burglars, and alarmed aid from police. Her quick thinking and courage lead to arrest of gang leaders and a cottage gift from the hall’s great folks after her marriage to the first policeman she meets.
The page lists breakfast options such as Oat Meal and Cream Ham and Eggs Hot Corn Cake Buttered Toast Doughnuts Coffee and dinner items like Tomato Soup Fried Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Succotash White and Graham Bread Apple Charlotte and Wafers Cocoa plus upper items including Cheese Sandwiches Cold Meat Sliced Bread and Scalloped Potatoes with detailed preparation steps for the potato dish and other recipes. It credits Mrs E T Mack of 4 Main Street Peabody Mass.
Clara Brett Martin of Toronto triumphs after a long fight against prejudice to be named the first Canadian woman called to the bar. She faced strong opposition before receiving the historic distinction.
A roundup includes remarks on prominent lawyers and a ban on wigs for barristers, a shift in New England Sabbath leadership with Senator Hoar as president, Mrs. Frank Lord’s White House memory of Lincoln’s renomination, a UK breach of promise case with 800 letters, and Mrs. Charles R. Parke gifting revolutionary relics in Illinois.
In spring styles Dame Fashion offers much suited to the business woman. New cheviots appear in abundance with blue and white checks and brown and white checks, reflecting a practical yet stylish option for professional wardrobes.
A newspaper woman in New York favors a gray blue and white woven fabric for a tailored suit with a plain straight skirt and a bodice extending below the waist. The vest and stiff parts use dull purple silk with steel trim. The yardage costs 29 cents and seven yards were bought.
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts argued for an $8000 appropriation in the naval bill to care for the frigate Constitution. He highlighted that Old Transides was built in his district and praised Massachusetts men and mechanics for its victories and valor.
The House debated amending the civil service law to allow territorial governors to remove as well as appoint officers. Rep. Grosvenor denounced the law as a conspiracy, while Rep. Bailey called the system humbug. The bill passed 119 to 57 in what was largely a party-line vote.
Rep. Gibson introduces a measure demanding immediate release of all American citizens jailed in Cuba by Spain. If refused within 24 hours, the plan calls for bombardment of Havana and other Cuban areas with U S ships of war. The resolution awaits foreign affairs committee action.
Washington February 23 The issue of whether Consul General Lee has offered a resignation was debated at the Capitol and in Cabinet circles. A private secretary stated you may deny on his authority that General Lee has resigned, clearing uncertainty about the current administration’s official stance.
Charles Francis Scott, an American arrested in Regla on February 9 and held in a Cuban jail, was released from incommunicado after representations by U S Consul General Lee to acting captain-general the Marquis of Ahamada.
John D. Hart, owner of the steamer Laurada, was found guilty by a Philadelphia jury of organizing a military expedition to Cuba in defiance of the neutrality laws after a several day trial in U S Court.
In the Senate Mr Mills of Texas offered and the resolution was agreed to requesting the President transmit to the Senate a statement of the facts surrounding the arrest imprisonment and death of Dr Ricardo Ruiz in the jail at Guanabacoa Cuba with copies of related correspondence.
Nominations for Winthrop town election closed with five candidates for three selectmen seats. Charles Craib and Lucius Floyd join the field alongside caucus nominees. Alphonso W. George is a resident with no office history. Dr. H. J. Soule seeks Board of Health, Charles S. Adams runs for Assessors, Walter P. Simonds opposes Charles W. Howard for Auditor. Uncontested posts include William Frost as sinking fund commissioner and Frank W. Tucker as park commissioner.
The article explains that consumption is caused by bacilli attacking weak lung tissues, not inherited. It advises fortifying lungs and recommends Angier's Petrolezoa Emulsion as a superior, agreeable remedy to cod liver oil, praised on two continents.
Canton Ohio February 28 Major McKinley’s physician limits visitors as Hanna arrives from Cleveland. Hanna predicts Foraker as senior Senator, urges protective tariff to fund government, and says Ohio Republicans are consolidated and ready for next fall’s campaign.
Cablegrams report the British steamship Baron Cawdor from Batavia to Delaware Breakwater has gone total loss off Java with cargo of sugar. Vessel valued at 140000 dollars and cargo at 200000 dollars. Insured in England for the vessel and in the United States for the cargo.
Indianapolis reports General Benjamin Harrison and his wife welcome a daughter named Mary Elizabeth who arrived Sunday morning. The birth is announced from the Harrison household in Indiana.
Worcester Mass February 23 The Rev Joseph Marie Rene Loyzance S J fifth president of St Francis Xavier College New York city died at Holy Cross College this evening at 8 oclock of paralysis aged 87 He was born in St Quender Alloux Brittany France March 12 1820 and came to America in 182 He had served as chaplain to Holy Cross students since July 1894
A premature dynamite explosion at a Murray Kentucky gravel pit at noon today killed five black laborers and wounded several more. Authorities investigated the accident and the cause was not immediately known.
At last night’s Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting Mayor Pratt presented his budget. He stated the $12 tax limit caps expenditures at 298 644 09 while department requests total 401 073. He favors 1500 for Frost Hospital and makes large cuts to salaries buildings grounds school buildings police and other items. A Powderhorn Hill park land appropriation of 40 600 was tabled for a week and a bath house site 2500 moved to second reading. The electrical committee reported it expedient to legislate on underground conduits.
Moscow dispatch denies Paris report that William Steinitz, the famed chess master, is dead and notes he remains confined in an insane asylum in Moscow. The agency confirms Steinitz was recently placed in the asylum and still resides there.
Patrolman Taffe found 61 year old Donald Munroe of Newton Centre dead in a Parker Street barn owned by Mrs Smith. Medical Examiner Meade of Watertown ruled death from heart disease.
In Middlesex Superior Court at Cambridge Judge Hammond sentenced Patrick Clarke John Glynn and John E Doyle to the Massachusetts Reformatory on arson charges. The youths were accused of setting fires in Watertown and were members of the Watertown fire department.
The Lasell Alumne Association held a dinner and meeting at the Vendome. Miss Annie Richards presided. Miss Chapman of the class of 1898 spoke on the forthcoming club hall, noting it will cost about $25,000 and will be erected at Lasell.
A Cambridge youth, aged about 16, shot a boy months after being taunted for years. His father said the youth feared gangs, asked to carry a revolver which was refused, and police plan a mental examination to assess his condition. The incident follows reports of stones and name calling by neighborhood youths.
A Malden chemical fire engine on Mountain avenue collided with a tree while responding to an alarm. Driver William E. Coombs was thrown but uninjured. fireman John Chisholm suffered severe bruises to body and head.
Alexander McLeod of Cambridge wandered from Warren Bridge to Charlestown last evening. He bumped into people and objects, then fell through a window at 615 Main Street. Martin Flaherty helped him, but McLeod attacked him and then fell into the adjacent store window at 617. Patrolman Foster arrested him.
The funeral at St. Vincent's Church South Boston features pallbearers Dr P F Gavin John Fleming D F Brennan James F O'Brien James Merrill ex Alderman J A Murphy J H Lucas G A Donegan A solemn high mass of requiem will be offered at 10 o'clock The procession includes honorary pallbearers from multiple parishes and figures and will proceed to Dedham for interment beside his brother the late Rev Lawrence B Corcoran
The trial debate last night selected F. Dobyns 98 as alternate on a Yale debate and Princeton match, G. H. Dorr 97 a newcomer to intercollegiate debates, and S. R. Wrightington 97 who spoke against Princeton last December.
An address from the silver Republicans of the Senate and House urges immediate steps to organize in states and territories so a national convention can be held to issue an authoritative pronouncement and establish a nationwide organization.
A meeting of the Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association discussed holding a ball this year. They will not act until they hear from Washington authorities. The Toledo carriers reportedly staged an entertainment and several were discharged.
At a meeting of the Everett Board of Aldermen a communication from Mayor Cate proposed Edward F. Pendergast of Malden as chief of police. The matter was laid on the table. Aldermen confirmed Samuel P. Cannell as overseer of the poor Mason P. Harvey as Glenwood Cemetery trustee and Edgar W. Young as city physician.
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