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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post urges electing the City Council presiding officer by the people at the polls. It notes a current deadlock in organization after a divided aldermanic vote and argues voter selection would avoid friction and better reflect the business focus of aldermen.
Attorney-General Knowlton declares Massachusetts will not repeal labor statutes to appease corporate dividend concerns. He rebuts Arkwright Club claims, asserting protections for children and maternal health as priorities, urging patience as cotton industry troubles resolve without regressing half a century.
The Board of Election Commissioners criticizes frequent recounts that delay results and cost the public. They argue most citywide counts balance out and favors limiting unwarranted revisions. They urge improving polling accuracy and efficient service as a first reform step.
In his inaugural address Mayor Quincy endorses direct vote nominations in party caucuses for Aldermen mayor and street commissioner. He argues this would align nominations with the people, reduce ward intrigue, and improve election accountability, while criticizing the mixed reforms in a prior single chamber act.
In the fragment the report discusses the mayor's recommended action on a specific issue. It mentions the administrative stance and hints at potential upcoming decisions or debates within the council. The text lacks concrete details on names, dates, or outcomes.
The piece argues that countervailing duties under the Dingley tariff chiefly benefit sugar trusts rather than government revenue. It claims duties shield the monopoly from foreign competition by making imported sugar cost more, with the American public bearing the tax at home through higher prices for sugar and molasses. It predicts the tariff era will enrich trusts.
The Ohio Legislature Republicans meet this evening to decide the senatorial caucus amid Hanna's high stake bid. A defeat for Hanna would rattle the party and alter the federal patronage fight, with a week left for last minute maneuvers and influence.
A dense column covers varied opinions and local events in Boston society. Mentions Li Hung Chang, Nella Bergen at the Boston Theatre, Professor William H. Niles lecture, Y M C A talk on mountains, and Boston civic notes including charity critique and Jackson birthday observance.
A mix of brief items: county officials urged to recover Bunco funds, subway cover in Public Garden sheltering a steep incline to protect winter traction, a religious thief in California reads a Bible in court as onlookers drift asleep, Henry Haynie elected head of the Playgoers Club outlines plans, City Clerk Galvin keeps office amid a smooth election, Judge Woodbury travels to Nassau for spring, diners at Parker House note his absence, Boggs and Jones quip on politicians and work.
Poem excerpt by Ella Wheeler Wilcox urging readers to place themselves in a grand purpose. The speaker reflects on existence and the duty to brighten the world by helping others, embracing the idea that each person is part of a larger cause. The verse champions selfless action and communal improvement.
Miss Virginia Montgomery of New Orleans is named designer of the Confederate monument to be erected at San Antonio Texas. Other items note Horace G Burt becoming Union Pacific president starting from 1867 as a rod man on Vandalia lines and King Oscar of Sweden Norways incognito stay in Rome to study in the Vatican library for a scientific work.
A reader argues the Arkwright Club is a Republican group backing wage cuts and longer hours. The writer contends party motives matter more than figures and criticizes labor law repeal efforts associated with the club.
A daily table hints breakfast list includes fruit oranges oatmeal with sugar and cream fried smelts with tartar sauce baked potatoes wheat griddle cakes with sugar and butter doughnuts coffee with cream clam soup with pickles egg sauce stewed tomatoes dried peach pudding crackers boiled halibut mashed potatoes macaroni in cream pumpkin pie and other items.
In Blandford a sweet attractive niece named Lantsa arrives after her father’s death and is steered by Mrs Barstow and the Barstow kin toward a minister’s offer. The young minister Mr McIntyre arranges her move to his home as bride to the new parsonage, reshaping local plans and futures.
A newspaper note reviews new umbrella styles and accessories. The piece highlights plaid silk umbrellas with matching purses and the fashionable folding handle for travelers. It mentions round unscrewing handles called the Raines law umbrella and describes Dresden and ivory handles, wood inlays, and mother of pearl shafts.
Samuel J. Simmons rebuts New York criticism of New England and pension figures. He cites 1897 pension totals by state, notes Ohio and Indiana lead in pensions, and defends New England’s wartime record with regimental losses and honors. He urges a thorough pension audit and condemns unfavorable portrayals as unjust envy.
A collage of short quips and anecdotes from various papers. Banana humor about actors, houses, birds, grandpas farm life and social quirks, with playful exchanges about manners and memory. The snippets showcase light, humorous exchanges and social observations from early 20th century gossip items.
At Parker House the Home Market Club held a quarterly meeting with William B. Plunkett presiding. Members praised the Dingley tariff, urged currency reform, and pledged support for the gold standard while planning education before congressional action.
The January Century presents opening chapters of Dr. Mitchell's new tale The Adventures of Francois and an article on Copan by George Byron Gordon with temple illustrations. Archibald Forbes debunks a Waterloo myth. Martha Littlefield Phillips recalls Washington stories from General Greene's family. Scribner's Magazine features Lodge and Page on early US union history, and Merriman's Boden's Corner in Harper's. Cosmopolitan and McClure's tease further serials and essays amidst abundant illustrations.
Mr A L Blair of the Boston Journal will lecture on The Whir of the Printing Press What It Means at Prospect Union 744 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridgeport. The free talk targets men. A handsome souvenir will be given at the door. Dancing partners include Connora Harris Fitzgerald McMahon McNerney Malone and Harrold.
The German Trans Oceanic Electric Company with headquarters in Berlin has been formed with capital of 11,000,000 marks to erect electrical stations in America. A central station will first be established at Buenos Aires for lighting general supply.
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