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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
4
The William E Russell Democratic Club of Cambridge held a memorial meeting for the late Governor. Speakers from the Democratic party praised his qualities and the lasting ties he formed with Massachusetts residents.
Mr Keith advocates a new theatre hat reform promising women’s support to favor a restrained coiffure over flamboyant feathered hats. He argues women’s influence will back a more tasteful appearance, urging compliance for comfort and social propriety at performances.
The Ohio senatorial fight shows a heated Republican clash with accusations of bribery and intimidation. The Democrats act as referees while the Hanna campaign relies on wives to sway votes, prompting calls that direct popular election is preferable to backroom scrimmage.
The governor urges restraint on public spending and debt growth, calls for scrutiny of expenditures, and supports tighter loan controls. He backs separation of state charitable, penal, and reformatory institutions and commends railroad oversight while pushing tax reform principles for broad, equal burden sharing. He favors canal plans funded by convict labor after private attempts fail.
A fragment urges lawmakers to beware public watchfulness and deliberate on urgent bills before the session ends. The speaker hints at the dangers of piling too many measures on the executive table and calls for intelligent action on lands and bills.
The article notes Governor Wolcott’s inaugural address omits woman suffrage and temperance, marking a bold stance that these issues need not occupy Massachusetts legislative business. It argues the silence signals their reduced priority, suggesting public debate fatigue and a potential retreat from yearly action on rights and morals.
A Boston newspaper column notes a lively scene at the Observant Citizen Franklin field where hundreds of young women skate before noon. It covers social news from New York and Boston including theater, politics, and local anecdotes of 19th century life.
Amusing exchanges border on small talk and gossip across 19th century papers. A variety of witty quips show attitudes toward romance, duties, manners, and women roles as reported by North American Chicago Record Chicago Post and others.
The piece notes Democratic maneuvering to break a deadlock led by Chairman Lee, while Dorchester Republicans target Joe Maccabe. It cites Dr Leighton Parks on prison shoe leather quality, overwhelming free organ recital ticket requests, and diverse local items from Roxbury annexation to Ignatius Donnelly’s private life.
A reflective poem urging timely love and praise to living friends. It contrasts waiting until death or separation to honor loved ones with the urging to show affection now. The speaker pleads to avoid costly posthumous gifts and to give flowers, praise, and kind words while friends walk beside us.
Contents list breakfast lunch and supper items with oatmeal beefsteak corncake and dessert. Includes recipes for corn cake pea soup sterling pudding sauce and salmon salad with lettuce nests and mayonnaise. Ends with a partial signature line and an address fragment.
In a grand mansion Mrs. Stockton hosts a gathering for her son Richard’s return from Europe. Catherine, a beloved niece, charms all with dainty sewing while Kitty, Richard’s cousin, captivates him. A tentative, delicate romance begins as Dick offers to be more than a brother to Kitty.
The piece notes Paderewski’s home filled with relics of composers and musicians, giving it a museum like appearance. It also mentions Heine’s hundredth birthday events and a box of flowers sent for his grave in Paris by Frau Charlotte Embden in Hamburg.
At noon yesterday Roger Wolcott was sworn in as Governor before the judiciary, militia, and crowds in the House chamber. W Murray Crane was proclaimed Lieutenant Governor as the ceremony proceeded with oaths, speeches, and a large gallery crowd mostly women. The day featured a simple, orderly program with swift administration and adjournment by 2 pm.
Memorial program nearly complete for the Owen A Galvin occasion at St Rose Hall 17 Worcester street Sunday at 3 p m The eulogy will be by J P J Ward a Suffolk bar member and friend The music includes Katherine L Neal N A Manning P T Murphy and Edward MacGoldrick Complimentary tickets are available at the hall
The Common Council learned from Mayor Quincy that the Metropolitan Water Board will take all city water works west of Chestnut Hill Reservoir to supply surrounding towns. An order was passed to authorize applying for water from the board under Chapter 488 of 1895.
The Ladies' Aid Association of the Soldiers' Home in Chelsea met with Mrs. B Read Wales presiding. Reports honored deceased members Mrs. E Florence Barker and Mrs. Helen A Brigham and noted 497 dollars in treasury. Officers were elected including Mrs. Hattie E Ralph as president and Mrs. Elizabeth H Parker as recording secretary.
President Warren of Boston University addressed BU law students praising Dean Bennett's lifelong work and influence on the school. Acting class leader Walter I Lane convened a mass meeting to decide actions, proposing a memorial button for all students and leaving details to a committee.
A meeting of the Twentieth Century Club will be held in Jacob Sleeper Hall at 12 Somerset Street on Saturday morning at 10 o clock. Professor Royce will present the first course of lectures starting Saturday morning January 16 at 9. The program aims to discuss expanding higher education access and enriching intellectual life. Expected speakers include President Eliot President Warren and Dr George A Gordon.
The city approves grading and extension of Brooks Street Brighton awaiting frost thaw. The order has been signed by the Mayor It commissioners and railroad commissioners plans are perfected and work will be ready when weather allows.
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