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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
4
The Ways and Means Committee under Mr. Dingley lifts the tariff pork barrel as special interests clamor for a slice. Republicans on the committee prompt and aid demands and the scene recalls distribution among the faithful. Critics say the plan abandons revenue goals for tribute to favored groups.
The Commodore steamer was sunk off the Florida coast carrying munition to Cuban patriots. The act is described as murder and scuttling by on board perpetrators. Federal authorities are urged to prosecute, given high seas jurisdiction and the loss of sixteen lives.
The Boston Common Council re elected incumbents to three salaried posts, while the Republican Board of Aldermen refused to complete the election. The stalemate creates a partisan obstruction at the outset of the municipal year and raises concerns about future governance. The incumbents will hold over under the charter, preventing vacancy or harm to public business. The event follows a convention urging Republicans to seize the offices from Democrats, a historic pattern viewed as risky for good government.
The mayor outlines municipal affairs at year start, noting a two year term, larger funded debt, and rising tax levy. He urges economy and cautious handling of costly proposals while highlighting the city’s expanding public services and ongoing needs.
The Post contests Mayor Quincy on overall preferability of one legislative chamber for the city but supports his recommendations on vote counting at elections and reforming caucus regulations consistent with our urged line.
The draft amendment promoted in Mayor addresses seeks to abolish the Common Council, a move critics say would weaken checks on legislation. The Post urges a referendum and public approval before any such radical municipal change, arguing the public must decide.
Humorous vignettes include a liquor store New Year buy as stock for January, a New England railroad limit, a divorce plea over cooking, and a plan for city guided tours. Also noted are bond man J N Lovell’s marriage, jewelry counter etiquette, electric arc lamp theories on trees, and social mentions of Richard Golden and civic awards to Councilman-elect Fitzgerald.
An elderly man drenched by a rainstorm returns to a weathered farm house to die. He recalls his late wife Nellie, places a white rose on her grave, and collapses in grief beside her tomb as angels take him away.
News from New York announces Mrs. Ames Mackin daughter of James H Ritton of 523 Madison Avenue. The brief personal item identifies the family and residence in Manhattan.
Mrs James Mackin now living in Paris has been honored with a title conferred by the Pope.
A curio of 19th century social notes reports a Paris based countess by papal grant, a St Louis belle with a political father, a former New York treasurer, and a Paris exile forms. Also noted are a Stockholm Nordic exhibition, a body donation to Howard University, Croker’s turf losses, a Tip from a Pee for outdoor life, Governor Bradley’s resignation hint, Confederate veteran Thomas Wheat’s claim, Canterbury Archbishop Temple’s just justice anecdote.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories: ten dollars for first, five dollars for second, two dollars each for four others. Winners named Sundays, paid by mail Mondays for stories from the previous week. Only female writers receive prizes. plots may be aided by male relatives.
The column lists a full day menu: breakfast items Sally lunn and creamed codfish with coffee. lunch features cold ham French fries oyster salad and bread. dinner offers cream pea soup roast leg lamb squash celery potatoes pineapple sherbet cabinet pudding and cheese. A recipe section explains how to prepare oyster salad cream pea soup pineapple sherbet and cabinet pudding with detailed steps and ingredients.
The January 8 dedication program lists an introduction by the dean prayer by President Warren a performance by the B U Law School Glee Club remarks by Alden Speare vice president of the trustees a historical sketch by William V Kellen Esq and songs by the B Y An Fatt Glee Club and the glee club in the benediction.
The Boston Post offers a weekly $5 prize for the best three meal bill of fare from female readers. Entries present a brief menu plus preparation directions for three meals serving four to five persons with a weekly food limit of $10. Submissions by mail to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. judging begins weekly on Saturdays with results printed Mondays.
Letters to the Post indicate broad belief that Bram verdict lacks justification and a request to inspect the barkentine Herbert Fuller for a possible cabin view by the man at the wheel.
A correspondent argues the Bram case warrants a new trial due to conflicting eyewitness accounts of visibility from the wheel and contends the jury was misled by evidence, urging that the Fuller sail to Boston Harbor to test the testimony and insisting jury rights must prevail over bench influence. The letter questions fairness of the verdict and stresses juror conscience in capital cases.
A reader thanks the district attorney for his plea and condemns defense lawyers and experts who defend suspects. The letter invokes divine judgment and cites the Maria Barbari case as a caution, urging that the Commonwealth be protected and justice served.
A Lynn Mass reader with twenty years at sea protests the Brain trial verdict calling it unjust. He questions jury evidence about wheel lashing times and suggests Brown could have warned others, urging a new trial amid a maniac impression.
A letter from Maiden Massachusetts dated January 4 argues the jury’s split, with some jurors voting for hanging then freeing the man within minutes, comparing the decision to rolling dice despite expert testimony.
A clipped letter questions fair play and Charley Brown for not signaling Bram’s crime, implying untold motives and calling into question responsibility in the Beverly note.
A reader from East Boston argues Bram is the murderer behind the Baltimore bark killings. He questions the wheel torture claim, suggests the axe was hidden, and asserts Monks helped bring the ship to Halifax. He doubts Charley Brown’s involvement and supports yielding the murderer to justice.
Onyx laments the Bram verdict and the Massachusetts court for influencing jurors with statements he deems off limits. He argues a fragile evidence standard justified a harsher outcome and that justice has been corrupted, leaving lives lost and guilt unsettled.
A letter from a juror criticizes the Bram verdict as unjust and discusses the obligation to follow the majority after deliberation. The writer recalls experiences as a juror and acknowledges past error when minority views were dismissed. Jan. 4.
A letter to the editor from South Natick Massachusetts questions whether any crew saw Bram with the axe before or after the murder. The writer implies Bram faces a heavy cloud over his head and notes the trial coverage.
M. D. Boston asserts Juror Booth was unfit for jury service after he claims voting against his convictions. The letter argues any juror who prefers home over justice should not judge life cases. It questions Booth's moral fitness and urges reconsideration.
A reader argues that Bram is not justified by the evidence and calls for arresting all aboard at the time of the murder and bringing Herbert Fuller to Boston for a new trial once the guilty are punished.
A reader laments the jury verdict in the Bram case claiming no motive or exclusive opportunity was proven by the government. The author says many doubt the fairness and safety of a jury trial in light of such an extraordinary decision.
The Remnant Sale Street offers extra sizes on trousers at 50 cents and $2 extra for suits and overcoats. Orders filled in five days with emergency orders in 24 hours. Oak Hall Clothing Co. at 32 to 44 North Street Boston succeeds G. W. Simmons & Co.
A letter to the Post reports a morning fire at the East Boston plant causing a temporary work suspension. Part of the plant will restart early next week and the fire did not damage the wood department or finished blocks store. Loss is insured. fire department praised. Boston January 2.
A letter highlights past Mars light sightings and raises if Mars inhabitants try signaling Earth with bright flames. It cites Emanuel Swedenborgs writing on Martian liquid fire and adds a note from Lynn dated January 6.
West End Rail road Company petitions for 2,000,000 bonds over twenty years to fund indebtedness from new construction and property purchases. Vice-President Prentiss Cummings notes about twenty five miles of track and new facilities built last year. The meeting recessed after auditors presented figures totaling about 1,118,516.26 in debt and cash assets of 788,889.00.
Cardinol Rempolla writes Arch bishop Ireland that he was deceived about Bishop Keane and his policy at the Catholic University. Rev C F Thomas named Baltimore rector. Alfred Curtis to Baltimore as episcopal assistant. Conaty to be installed as rector January 19 with oath and reaffirmed policy. Monsignor Martinelli to receive oath.
Word from Medford reports General Samuel C. Lawrence, Medford’s first mayor, ill in New York with pneumonia but somewhat better. The Hon. Daniel W. Lawrence has traveled to New York to be near his brother.
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