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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
5
The Boston Post presents a concise spotlight on Democratic perspectives in New England, outlining party positions and key regional issues shaping the political landscape.
The Supreme Court is asked to decide if a state can block a corporate rail trust formed to unite competing lines. Minnesota seeks an injunction against Hill Morgan and the Northern Securities Company to prevent control of Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways, defending state policy banning parallel lines under single management.
The article argues Britain’s two year and a quarter Boer War has cost about 20,000 British lives and 88,760 wounded, with financial outlay near 750 million dollars. It notes exports fell by 10 million and compares the Boer lands to California and Texas, citing deportations and reconcentrado policies. It concludes the United States faces a similar costly venture in the Philippines.
The piece compares Roosevelt and McKinley over tariff policy toward Cuba and Porto Rico. It notes McKinley’s 1899 stance for free access to U S markets and questions whether Roosevelt will abandon similar moral and national interest arguments in favor of reduced Cuban duties.
The admiral Schley appeals from the court of inquiry and Treasury to the commander in chief. He seeks final authority, a decorous path rather than congressional wrangling. The dispute pits the Navy Department against Schley, but the outcome should not sway President Roosevelt’s decision.
The Observant Citizen Nathan Haskell Dole discusses a souvenir postal card from Bulgaria bearing Miss Stone and her companion among brigands. He notes Bulgarians’ commercial motives around the affair and mentions a globe-trotting publisher, Ten months after Egypt, he now vacationing at Coronado Beach. Walters Benevolent Association plans its 30th annual ball on January 21 at Paule Revere Hall Mechanics’ Hall.
A vignette describes crowds on icy banks watching a public performer, who slips and falls into a cold sea as spectators applaud. It also contains a Dabster dialogue about wireless telegraphy with Marconi, ending in a quip about insanity dethroning reason and a faltering answer to a simple question.
Lulu, distressed after a quarrel with Dr Chandier, rides the Park Street elevated. A chance collision brings him into view aboard the train, their differences melt away, and they vow never to part. A crowd separation at North Station tests their resolve, yet the couple reunites at Lulu's home and reflects on fate.
English tenor Gregory Hast gave his first Boston recital at Steinert Hall yesterday. The program featured novelties and favorites by composers including Brahms Ruckauf Cornelius Sullivan Goring Thomas Mendelssohn Clay Nevin Coleridge Taylor Young O Neill and Maude Valerie White. Despite indisposition his large voice and musical intelligence impressed, with notable first-time Boston performances of Sullivan Letter Coleridge Taylor She is a maid of artless grace and Sands o Dee. A second recital is scheduled for Saturday afternoon January 18.
A petition presented to Mayor Collins and the Boston City Council urges immediate action to protect the Common trees. Signers include Richard Olney Augustus Memenway Lee Higginson Co. F. W. Hunnewell Arthur Hunnewell H. H. Fay Francis H. Appleton J. Malcolm Forbes Jordan Marsh Thomas Dumaresq Gaston Snow Saltonstall A. Shuman Co. Bliss Faby an Co. Amory A. Lawrence F. H. Peabody J. Parkinson and others.
Miss Marguerite Gray daughter of Edward and Mrs Gray of Boston married John Butler Swann of New York at St Pauls Church in Miss Gray’s hometown. Rev Arthur Lawrence officiated with ushers from New York and Boston. After the ceremony the couple left for Costa Rica where Swann recently bought a large fruit plantation and will reside for the winter.
A Rialto building on Devonshire Street is being negotiated by a real estate syndicate but no public indication of acceptance exists. The Rialto, part of the Simmons estate, would finance a seminary for girls with trustees to pick location and plans. The property is central business district and valued up to $750,000.
Professor William S. Hutchings, renowned as a "lightning calculator," marks his 70th year today while remaining busy at Austin & Stone's Museum in Boston as a lecturer. Born in New York, his career spans law, theater, groceries, farming, country fair attractions, Barnum's Museum, and international lecturing in London and Boston.
The Retail Clothing Salesmen's Benefit Association held its annual meeting in Ellis' Hall at 24 Hayward Place. Nearly members attended with President Martin J. Dowling presiding. A banquet followed business, featuring Simon J. Griffin of the Retail Clerks' International Protective Association and H. Joseph Quinn. Entertainment came from Robert F. Wall, John J. Sullivan, John J. Cadigan and L. G. Joel.
Laforest Beals qualified as superintendent of streets this morning and Patrick F. Brady retired without introducing a successor. Brady appointed John F. Murphy assistant superintendent, a move Beals now refuses to recognize. Murphy is a civil service veteran, salary for the office $1400. George W. Hartwell, the man Murphy would supplant, did not recognize Murphy’s claim this morning.
An unexpected coastal storm drifted in from the sea as a West Indies type hurricane sneaked up the coast. Nantucket recorded the lowest barometer while Boston saw 28 mph winds. Snow is expected to persist with little temperature change, and rail and telegraph services report no disruptions.
Executive committee of the Commonwealth Club of Massachusetts arranged a reception for William Jennings Bryan at the Quincy House on Thursday evening. Governor Crane delegated authority to Lieutenant-Governor Bates to extend the official welcome. A large list of local officials and notable residents chaired by Dr. E B Taylor planned the reception and banquet, with Rowe and McCoy as escorts meeting Bryan at the State line and guiding him to Boston.
William Jennings Bryan, en route to New Haven for Jackson Day exercises, passed through East Philadelphia today. He was hosted by James H. Birch of Burlington, a prominent Democrat, at a reception with a limited guest list before leaving for New Haven early tomorrow morning.
A plea to wealthy readers to fund a free home for elderly, working women facing poverty after job loss. Emma Coy appeals for support to help provide comfort in later life beyond existing low admission homes. She cites aging hardship and the need for sustained charity. A separate note from the Observer refutes a press report about Rabbi Raphael Lasker, affirming his health and readiness to continue Jewish leadership.
The Postmaster General submitted to the Senate a fiscal year statement of government ocean mail costs from July 1, 1887, to June 30, 1901. It lists payments to International Navigation Company 28537 dollars, North German Lloyd 8141 dollars, Hamburg American 52750 dollars, Cunard 213772 dollars, White Star 91091 dollars, and Compagnie Generale Transatlantique 24842 dollars.
A State Department report from Aarau dated December 3 cites Consul Morgar noting a shift inSwiss retail. Five years ago American shoes were rare in Switzerland but now American made labels appear in shop windows. Official stats show three year imports of boots and echoes valued at 28860 dollars.
Instructions describe making codfish balls from salt cod or whitefish with potatoes, explaining frying until brown and crisp or sautéing a fish cake. Process covers shredding fish, dicing potatoes, boiling, mashing, mixing with egg butter and pepper, forming balls, and draining on paper with parsley garnish.
The commission to locate New Hampshire forces in the Vicksburg campaign reported to the Governor and council that troops occupied a line looking east from Vicksburg for defense against Confederate General Johnston.
Everett January 7. The Common Council completed its organization with James Chambers elected president and James A. Anderson as clerk. Joseph H. Cannell elected city clerk and Frank T. Pettengill as city messenger. Resolutions were adopted on the death of President Jenkins.
Widespread interest fuels a week long demonstration by Munyon promoting Witch Hazel Soap. Consumers receive a free remedy with each 15 cent soap cake, and doctors offer free examinations and advice at the medical establishment, emphasizing affordable, thorough care and no charges.
At St Rose Hall Worcester Street the M C O F headquarters saw St Clare Court No 106, entirely composed of ladies, installed for 1902. Officers include Margaret A Byrne chief ranger Ellen I Cotter vice chief ranger Mary J Killian recording secretary Annie P Sullivan financial secretary Mary J Shanney treasurer Mary A Reagan senior conductor Catherine Maguire junior conductor Annie McCarthy inside sentinel Agnes N Sullivan outside sentinel. The evening featured musical and literary exercises, dancing and refreshments with a large arrangements committee.
Men remember when office furniture was plain and functional. Now a department of our factory builds furniture to measure for each business, boosting convenience and the air of prosperity. A special exhibit is now on.
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