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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
7
The article details a political standoff in Logan with Democrats and Republicans jockeying for board chairmanships and city posts. Mayor Hart plans to meet with departments, invite citizen input, and avoid an advisory board while pledging equal treatment for all residents.
The article outlines a power shift with Republicans at 37 and Democrats at 51 on a joint ballot for mayoral seats. Kiley caucus holds 25 votes usable to settle leadership posts. Hart focus shifts to the street department, then health, water and fire. Swallow and Gove will determine placements, with Hart weighing endorsements and promising some Democratic allies recognition.
The piece reports on Hart’s inauguration as Republicans gain control of City Hall after years of Democratic rule. It notes the oath by Chief Justice Holmes, the mayoral address by Thomas Facet, and plans to reorganize aldermen and council. It highlights expectations of “house cleaning” of offices and departments.
The transfer of power to Hon Thomas N Et fart follows a thorough scrubbing of City Hall. Clerks and staff cleared decades of clutter leaving blank drawers and dust free surfaces for the new administration. Secretary Robinson arrived early to supervise the handover and ensure a spotless transition.
Catholic churches across Boston held midnight masses with tickets to Immaculate Church and Cathedral of the Holy Cross drawing crowded crowds. Sermons urged holy devotion as 1900 opened, with choirs of sixty and special music by the Boston Symphony Orchestra accompanying the services.
The service began with a New Year greeting from Rev. Dr. Lorimer and a sermon on The Parting of the Ways. A watch meeting followed with testi monies, baptism by Dr. Lorimer, and an address by Rev. John Robertson of Glasgow on The Last Appeal. Midnight rail cars were arranged for attendees to Charlestown Cambridge and Dorchester.
The St Marys Catholic Church reunion in the North End closed with a 10:30 a m high mass after a Thursday banquet at Faneuil Hall. Rev John Gillespie S J read the mass while Rev Charles B Macksey J C preached about Catholicism growth and daily religious duty for men.
At the annual gathering in Friendship Hall Roxbury the Brewers Union No 29 elected KE F Ward as president James Ward as vice president John J McCarthy as secretary and business agent Hugh J Gildea as financial secretary Edward McCabe as guide Thomas Gildea as treasurer and D Duncan as sentinel Officers will be installed at the next meeting by Past President Michael W Athridge.
A Cambridgeport fire caused about 800 dollars in damages in the early morning at 174 Auburn Street. The blaze started in the cellar from an overheated furnace, with Box 23 responding to the alarm. The property is owned by the estate of Josiah Cook, trustee Hon. Robert Fuller.
The Hon. Josiah Quincy, Mayor of Boston, spoke yesterday afternoon in Citizen Hall Gilman square. He addressed The Larger Problems of Municipal Government with a large audience and an animated discussion following the address introduced by ex Mayor Albion A. Perry in Mayor Proctor’s absence.
Dr Donald led a crowded Trinity Church watch meeting last night with a sobering sermon on sin and renewal as the old year passed and a new one began. He urged repentance and courage, reflecting on those absent and the uncertain future, as clergy and parishioners joined in prayer and a final benediction.
A Seaman's Friend Society New Year gathering filled its room with 150 sailors from various nations. The event featured readings on Belshazzar, musical performances, and short sermons, ending with a bell ceremony and a white-robed figure proclaiming a Happy New Year as the old year faded.
The Rev. Thomas Van Ness argues Christianity is a battle not peace, urging believers to wage conflict against wrong. He cites Paul and Christian history to claim permanent peace requires temporary war and notes clashes of ideas through centuries.
The Queen's New Year's honors publish peerages for Sir John Lubbock and Sir Henry Stafford Northcote. Baron Cromer becomes a British diplomatic agent in Egypt. Privy Council adds Lord Montague Rowton and Mr William Wither Bramston Reach. Various knightages and Companions of Bath or St Michael and St George awarded to naval officers and others including Dr Thos Lauder Thunton and M. B. Daly knighted as KCMG in Nova Scotia.
A general Purim Association meeting at Temple Ohabei Shalom discussed plans to boost the annual ball for Jewish charities set for February 8. Speakers included Rabbi Lasker Hirshberg Schoher and several patrons from United Jewish Charities and Hebrew societies. Bernard M. Wolf presided. officers and directors were listed, with committee work to continue at the next meeting.
The Rev. George C. Lorimer led a large Tremont Temple audience in a final service of the year honoring Dwight L. Moody. He praised Moody’s enthusiastic power over crowds, compared him to a great general, and noted Moody’s meticulous planning and impact beyond established churches.
Moses C. Chassy alias V. G. Chasse of Lewiston was arrested in Augusta on charges of illegal liquor sale. He represented a Boston firm and delivered 300 to 400 packages to customers around Christmas. He claims the products were medicinal white wine with iron and quinine.
John H. Walker, secretary to United States Senator Gallinger, travels from Washington to testify before the federal grand jury on civil service law charges against the senator. The grand jury is expected to conclude its preliminary stage tomorrow with Walker's appearance. Gallinger attends without commenting.
The funeral of John W Walker Post Commander of Post 30 G A R was held yesterday at the First Universalist Church Cambridgeport. Reverend Dr George W Bicknell led the service with a large attendance of friends and members from his organizations. The remains were escorted to the church by Post 30 G A R led by Commander Peter F Rourke and St Omer Lodge with Oscar A Johnson commanding. Cambridge Cadet Band headed the cortege.
The Haverhill Massachusetts caucus of the majority city council completed its meeting and decided on three changes for tomorrow. KB Bradbury is named assessor Joseph H Pearl becomes city solicitor and James A Keefe is chosen overseer of the poor. The union of old parties keeps Socialists in the minority.
Towers of the theatre face a crowded night with many prominent plays. Little Red Riding Hood plays in Fitchburg tonight while Park Theatre housing Sag Harbor is in negotiation for its return. William H. Crane appears at Hollis after four weeks with Mrs. Leslie Carter, A Rich Man's Son and A Virginian Courtship staged first and second weeks respectively. Josephine Hall books The Girl From Maxim's at Museum after Rogers brothers. Mary Sanders discusses recent Castle Square workload and star responsibilities. Belasco may leave Naughty Anthony for Boston debut of Zaza at Hollis. Ida Waterman appears in Becky Sharp with Mrs. Fiske at Tremont. The Great Ruby, directed by Jacob Litt with Daly’s cast, comes to Boston Theatre late next month.
Mime Modjeska stars in Marie Antoinette at the Norton Theatre. Mrs Fiske headlines Becky Sharp at Tremont. Leslie Carter returns in Zaza at Hollis. Rogers brothers in Wall Street at the Museum. First American stage of The Diamond Breaker at Cowdoin Square. Lothrop readies The High Rolls for Castle Square. A Brave Woman and Sag Marbor play at Grand. Greek Slave enters second week at Columbia. Burlesque The High Rollers opens at Howard. Hiving pictures headline at Weiths while Maggie Cline leads entertainers at Austin Stone’s New Year week. Lalloo Lala continues receptions at Austin & Stone’s.
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