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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
4
Moody closes his Boston revival series at Tremont Temple with crowds larger than the venue and thousands turned away. A notable drop in drunkenness arrests accompanies the campaign, suggesting significant impact beyond mere attendance.
The piece argues against creating a new state commission for telephone regulation. It favors placing supervision under an existing agency such as gas and electric light or railroad commissioners, noting they are capable and well paid to handle additional duties without expanding the commission count.
The Lexow inquiry into New York trusts is judged not thorough or conclusive, confirming widely known facts and prompting calls for anti trust action in other states. It argues legislation to curb restraints of trade should pass, noting Massachusetts as a model and urging action this session.
The piece argues against a Massachusetts House resolution withdrawing from official participation in Tennessee festivities. It asserts federal supremacy, condemns statutes violating the U.S. Constitution, and warns such action would undermine republican authority and deprive Massachusetts citizens of constitutional rights.
Lord Salisbury warns of forcing a decision on Crete as British warships fire on Greek insurgents at Canea. The ground shifts Britain’s Tory government faces domestic backlash amid Liberal demonstrations and fears of royal succession to Greek troops.
The gas and electric light commissioners report a sharp rise in gas incidents with 76 escapes causing 61 deaths and 118 injuries, while electricity caused 17 incidents with 5 deaths and 12 injuries. They imply gas safety should match electricity regulation, noting far higher gas deaths despite electricity' greater potential and urging consideration of stricter controls.
The Water street banking firm of Dill away and Starr adds George H Flint as partner. Flint has spent seven years at R H White Company overseeing advertising and departments, investing capital and bringing level headed ability to the bank.
A humorous verse recounts a dream where two cats fight loudly as a neighbor yells outside, claiming his dog killed his Irish cat and demanding ten dollars. The scene blends nocturnal fear with a late punchline from Bert Macinnis.
New York socialite Miss Myrtle Thurlow filed suit against millionaire Thomas Adams seeking $100,000 claiming breach of promise of marriage. The case was recently pursued but not finalized in court.
A Miss Myrtle Thurlow sues for 100000 for breach of promise but settles for 1000 with a final 1000 note as balm. Little Miss Harrison named Mary Elizabeth born to General Benjamin Harrison’s home. Richard Croker plans to sail for Europe near March 1 then return to New York for the fall campaign. Frau Boehme alias Mother Sedan dies at Goerlitz. her son christened near Paris with Crown Prince Frederick as godfather. A A Powell of Cincinnati, 7 ft 2 3 4 in, 272 pounds, wears size 12 shoes and is a former showman now a salesman. Senator-elect Platt sings Battle Hymn of the Republic at a banquet in New York.
Robert Dunstan, a stern mill owner, curses his daughter after she wed a mill worker. Years of wage cuts trigger a crowd outside his mill guard, and a fatal breach ends with Nellie dead. The owner collapses, realizing he has killed his daughter and lost all.
Bradstreet's and Dun reports signal generalized gains in commerce with iron and steel rail orders boosting production. Woollens and cottons rise as mills reopen, while grain and leather markets show firmer prices. Across regions, exports and bank clearings edge higher, though weather and holiday effects temper momentum.
Samuel Dunlop of Boston praises Corbett for his truthful sympathetic writing that moves crowds. He contrasts Corbett with speakers like Sam Jones and notes Corbett’s art as one that educates and reforms readers via powerful street paintings of reality.
Oliver H. Partridge of 452 Tremont Street was thrown from his carriage when his horse ran away at Northampton Street and Shawmut Avenue. He suffered a severe head wound and two broken ribs. Dr. Drummey attended him before he was taken to City Hospital.
An old ad promotes the Bull's Head Tavern at 29 Washington Street and nearby Friend Street offering high grade liquors and cigars to patrons.
Cecil Rhodes testifies before the parliamentary committee on the Jameson raid saying local people federated Canada and the imperial government sanctioned it. He argues union of Africa might have benefited the Chartered Company and accepts responsibility for failure while noting Transvaal policy favors foreigners. Chamberlain claims no knowledge of the movement. Committee adjourns until Tuesday.
In Lowell on February 26, Republicans resist Mayor Courtney’s appointees. Charles Callahan and Charles Smith attempted to seize city stables from Cleveland J. Cheney, the incumbent Republican superintendent. Cheney ordered Smith out after a confrontation. Smith swore out a warrant accusing Cheney of assault. Cheney to appear in court on Monday.
The week brings Sothern in An Enemy of the King at Hollis and Hare in Caste at Tremont. Parks Park Park shows In Gay New York burlesque while Rosedale returns at Bowdoin Square. Sullivan closes Palace engagement and Mignon comes to Castle Square with Keith's Divorced by Telegraph. Smooth variety shows and exhibitions fill venues including Nana at Masonic Temple and zoo acts.
A scanned breakfast and dinner hints page outlines recipes for fried Indian mush, cream of celery soup, and a chicken pie with crust tips. It lists breakfast items like warm crullers and baked eggs and provides step by step soup and pie instructions. The note credits Mrs Allie L Nay of West Peterboro New Hampshire.
The private funeral for Mrs. Julia M. Jordan widow of Eben D. Jordan was held at her 46 Beacon Street residence at 11 am with Rev. Howard N. Brown officiating. Herbert Johnson's Quartet sang. only family and close friends attended. interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery. Jordan, Marsh & Co. closed in her memory.
Washington February 26 the Perrine grant covering 23000 acres in Florida was examined by the Senate committee on public lands and declared regular none of the charges against the grant being sustained.
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