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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1898
Page
4
The piece notes a thwarted assassination attempt on King George while he rode in an open carriage. It frames the King's fluctuating standing after conflicts with Turkey and argues that Greek public pressure drove poor choices, not the monarch himself, urging mercy rather than pursuit by gunmen.
The Board of Inquiry is expected to report on the Maine disaster this week. The public mood, while shocked, will allow intelligent, decisive action once the facts are clear. Officers on the board are deemed thoroughly competent and trusted to handle the difficult task.
The piece argues Massachusetts policy should regulate public quasi public firms including telephone companies. It labels telephone service a monopoly needing public recourse against extortion and endorses applying the Commonwealths regulatory framework to telecoms alongside gas and electric utilities.
A legislative committee probing the cotton strike faces pushback from manufacturers seeking repeal of the 68 hour limit. Falls River testimony cites high-priced labor and restrictive laws as burdens, urging repeal to avoid propping up worse conditions elsewhere. The Arcwright Club’s push is framed as a grave issue that could erode protections for women and minors in Massachusetts mills.
The piece warns that in ten days reports from legislative committees must be completed and that many will need extensions. It notes this reflects not neglect but possible low energy, stressing that delaying bills to the end hurts public business and risks omissions and errors. It urges committees to expedite work to ensure a strong legislative record.
The article notes heavy market liquidation but strong copper shares in Boston helped by rising copper prices. It cites forecasts of higher copper prices, with Calumet & Hecla and Maine-linked stocks likely to rise, and discusses exports and dwindling domestic stockpiles pointing to continued strength into March and beyond.
Observant Citizen Bikers of both sexes enjoyed excellent conditions for wheeling in the Fens despite a winter bite in the air. The piece notes a looming big storm likely in early March and discusses transit fare ideas, theatrical happenings, and a rising interest in amateur productions in Boston and nearby towns.
Subscriptions totaling 2200 have arrived as Camembert cheese stock dwindles due to the La Champagne’s late arrival. The ship reportedly carries a vast supply that may soon reach shore if delays continue. Sam K Hodgdon is named resident manager of Union Square Theatre. Nancy McIntosh’s brief stage retirement precedes Burr McIntosh’s spring play College Days with her in the lead.
John H Stotenberg of New Albany Ind boasts a premier Bible collection dating from 1498 to 1790. Frederick S Jarvis ex inspector of Scotland Yard is linked as Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Sir John W Maclure spent 350 dollars replying to congratulatory telegrams on his baronetcy. Senator Hoar accepts Virginia Bar Association address between July 5 and 15 and calls the honor among the highest.
The article profiles Count Antanas' Alexandrowicz Jools, a Lithuanian who leads a Philadelphia night school. It recalls his earlier arrest for sedition as a St Peters burg student, exile to Siberia, two escapes, a stint running a liberal paper in Tilsit, and his arrival in Philadelphia to rest.
Charles L. Tiffany receives morning flowers at his New York jewelry house marking another birthday. A card says heartfelt thanks from the staff with a note that Charles T. Cook has served over fifty years. Senator Hanna, recalling school days with Rev. Dr. Henry McCook, shared tales at a Scotch Irish Society dinner. He joked about Irish and Scotch rivalries and their political clashes.
A collage of humorous exchanges from newspapers shows playful quips about love, aging, money, and domestic life. Dialogues feature mismatched lovers, wary fathers, and witty wives critiquing husbands and presidents in lighthearted vignettes.
Black serge dress described as a stunning street dress for spring. It suits amateurs bold enough to make a gown from scratch and those renewing last year’s outfit. The only trimming is black braid on the blouse, sleeves, and hips.
A student named Charles Leslie impulsively kisses Bertha Tracy at a gate. The judge father, near death, insists they marry within an hour to secure the daughter's fortune. Bertha confirms her love. the couple wed in the judge's dying moments, finding joy amid solemnity.
The piece extols the American navy and recounts the battle between the Bon Homme Richard under John Paul Jones and the British Serapis off Flamborough Head on September 23, 1779. It notes mixed crews, strong American officers, and the perilous condition of the Bon Homme Richard as the duel began.
The narrative recounts Paul Jones defending the Bon Homme Richard against the Serapis amid burning decks and heavy losses. Prisoners at pumps, a daring boarding of the Serapis, and the Alliance’s misfire mark a brutal, historic struggle. Jones then defeats the Drake aboard the Ranger off Carrickfergus to cap a turning point in naval history.
The Post menu prize of percent for last week is awarded to Miss M E Warren of 41 Lynde Street Boston. Her menu was published Monday February 21.
Daily table hints list a complete meal plan with breakfast items such as baked apples and bacon and oysters, and a dinner featuring chicken pie and steames apple pudding. Supper centers on lobster salad and a cranberry tart, with a foam sauce and baked oysters as noted. Included is a recipe section for draining peaches, bacon wrapped oysters, steamed apple pudding, and foam sauce. Signed by Theresa A. Warren of 65 Meridian Street, East Boston.
Debs leads a Social Democracy gathering in Boston with Rev. Casson as chair. Speakers advocate collective ownership, cooperative systems, and a planned economy to replace competition and private control, arguing for railroads and monopolies to be owned by the people amid applause.
Typographical Union 18 in Wells Memorial Hall discussed a nine hour day with offices already adopting it in several shops. Boston printers largely favor the shorter day. Union delegates to the American Federation of Labor were named. Building Trades Council aided New Bedford strikers and a helper committee was formed. Granitecutters elected officers including Maher Miles Roche McCoy and Sullivan.
The Rev Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science spoke at the Concord church today in a service lasting over 45 minutes. A large contingent of Christians Scientists traveled from Boston by special train to attend.
Contains more Lithia than many so called Lithia waters of today. Put up at the Springs in bottles only by Lincoln Spring Co., Saratoga Springs, N. Y. For sale at Hotels, first class Restaurants, Druggists, Grocers and Mineral Water Dealers.
Rev George C Lorimer delivered a high tribute to Frances Willard at Tremont Temple with a crayon portrait on display. He spoke of her dedication to Christ and temperance, denouncing liquor traffic and political indifference while praising her lifelong impact on morals, life, and national progress.
In Waterville Maine on February 27 Professor W A Rogers of Colby University remains critically weak and unconscious most of the time. Attending physician Dr A E Bessey says the end may come at any moment or be prolonged for days and sees no hope of recovery as family gathers around him.
Hartford clergyman the Rev Edward Payson Hammond will address the noon gathering at Park Street Church. Mother Prindle, famed New York rescue worker, will attend by special invitation and speak.
Havana Feb 27 Private William Anthony of the Maine tells Captain Sigsbee about the battleship's explosion and sinking. He explains he remained calm on sentry duty and reported truthfully while the captain urged evacuation. He notes his salute and restraint during the crisis.
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