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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1899
Page
4
A Boston Post report notes a mission driven stance by Democratic leaders in New England politics. It highlights party strategies, key figures, and regional actions shaping the forthcoming electoral landscape.
Fall River mill owners restore wages to last year’s levels after a 12 percent cut, aiming to establish a wage dispute settlement basis without strikes. The accord seeks peace and arbitration rather than industrial warfare, signaling a step toward shared prosperity if sustained.
The article critiques Samuel L Powers argument opposing the Post bill. It argues Massachusetts already supervises quasi public firms via the Railroad and Gas Electric Commissions and that extending such oversight to telephone companies would benefit the public by allowing rate and service appeals, as has been shown to improve oversight elsewhere.
The article notes a postponed trial for United States Senator Matthew S Quay amid alleged juror tampering. It cites a court denial to proceed to avoid potential jury corruption and mentions potential venue changes and legislative attempts to ease Quay's legal path as March 4 approaches.
A brief anti party commentary notes that the dominance of the Republican party in a state offers a striking example of political decline and erosion of core republican values. The author argues single party rule undermines representative governance and citizen virtue.
The United States Senate rejected a permanent standing army by approving Senator Gorman's amendment to the army reorganization bill. The amended bill limits the enlarged force to just over two years, expiring July 1, 1901, instead of creating a permanent military structure. The fight involved administration pressure and anti imperialist resolve to fix a time limit.
City departments answered the mayor’s inquiry on the number and cost of horses and vehicles, showing horse prices from $90 to $322.50 and an average of $132 for fire department draft horses, lower than all but the wire department. The fire chief, a horseman, is urged to become chief purchaser.
A juried column mixes cheeky comments on rising egg prices as Easter nears with anecdotes about a Chinese cook named Wun Lung Lee Sing humorously shortened to John. It includes a quip about Speaker Reed shopping second hand books and a light verse on spring fashion.
A collage of notes on literature and culture features mentions of a detective author, the chief justice's pets Bonito and Donald, Rev. Minot Savage on spirits, Paul Laurence Dunbar lyrics, a life reflection, plans for a horse show, and Kipling’s Danny Deever poem recital with wartime imagery.
Helen M. Berkley Bowen, author of A Daughter of Cuba, is a Chicago woman who embodies pride in the West as a loyal Illinoisan. She has traveled extensively abroad, though the text notes unclear details about a fateful event or location at Sardar.
Albert Livingstone visits a village and learns a silver tea set connects two families. Aun t and widow recount the set’s voyage and loss at sea, while a college friend proves to be the son of the other owners. The intertwined tale ends with a reunion as cousins discover their kinship.
A collection of jokes and quips from newspapers. The remarks touch on war leadership, Lent sacrifices, a prominent singer’s marriages, a joke about a state inspector of whiskers, and a weary railway station inquiry. The tone is light and satirical.
A Plainville Massachusetts household list outlines a two meal plan with baked apples oatmeal cream broiled sirloin supper items and cake options. It includes a recipe for cornmeal gems and demon cake with angel cake to bake together and credits MRS. ALICE M. BACON.
Readers urged to support the Irish language fund with subscriptions sent to Miss M J Donovan at 62 Myrtle Street or care of the Pilot office. Donations listed include Arch bishop John J Williams 6.00 and Rev William P McQuaid 5.00 among others.
Lawmakers on Beacon Hill debated an eight hour federal law and contested votes on liquor licenses voter reforms and recounts. The Senate advanced sewer system funding while restricting gasfitter licensing and city officer elections with secret ballot concerns.
The public health committee reviewed a bill to license barbers by a three barbers commission. The liquor law panel heard a petition linking pharmacy registration to eligibility for a sixth class liquor license. The street railway committee considered incorporating the Massachusetts Electric Freight Company with Brockton witnesses dominant. Ex Representative J J Dowd urged competition. others supported or opposed the measure. Probate committee weighed bills limiting corporate employee bonds and extending legal action rights for victims, plus a due care presumption in negligence cases.
Editorial from the Brockton Times argues for passage of a bill to break a telephone monopoly, open competition, and lower rates. It emphasizes public demand for relief, criticizes monopoly terms, and warns legislators to act this year or face voter accountability.
Frank Clark aged 73 known as the hermit of Maplewood was found dead in a Sylvan Street garret after thirty years of seclusion. Police found only a bank book showing about 30 dollars. Medical examiner cites normal causes. Neighbor notes he dreamed of marriage but was thwarted by parental objections.
Since the war began there has been little drill in Boston public schools. Captain Dunn of Company I Ninth Regiment Captain Murray of Company B Ninth Lieutenant Colonel Benyon of Watertown and Lieutenant Colonel Oakes of Charlestown have strong support for improving drill. Captain Weaver now lieutenant colonel of the Fifth Massachusetts Volunteers led the push.
The field narrows to four leading contenders for a military instructor position. Captain John H. Dunn of Company I, Ninth Regiment, remains hopeful, while Captain George T. Tr. 2 and Lieutenant-Colonel George H. Benyon of Watertown also seek appointment. Lieutenant-Colonel W. Oakes of Charlestown is another strong rival.
In Asuncion, Paraguay, a stock company owns the telephone network and pays annual dividends even as rates run low. Businesses are charged 2 dollars monthly in gold and homes 1.50 dollars, a stark contrast to rates in the United States. The inquiry asks why South American rates are so much cheaper than North American ones.
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