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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
4
A filed Boston bill seeks a maximum gas price of 75 cents per thousand cubic feet. Critics argue current rates reflect inflated profits from watered stock and corporate consolidations, not actual gas cost, calling for action by Gas Commission or Legislature to ensure fair, reasonable rates.
State directors of the Fitchburg protest the lease to the New York Central, urging that the Legislature not sanction the deal until the state's vast interests in the Fitchburg are fully protected. They cite ownership of 50,000 shares and 1.0 million in bonds, and note Fitchburg lines carry much New England freight, affecting regional development.
Senator Hoar's resolution questions whether General Otis altered the President's proclamation to imply independence for the Philippines. The remarks suggest a possible breach of faith if Otis issued any declaration promising independence, with calls for full disclosure and a clearer account of events and communications.
The Associated Board of Trade votes narrowly against a proposed Cove Street Bridge linking Fort Point Channel with surrounding districts. Opponents cite cost and navigation obstruction, while supporters argue the bridge would ease city suburb communication and improve access, despite perceived unfair handling by the Terminal Company.
Authorities agreed that the proposed South Station plan should be faithfully carried out, outlining the intent to implement the project as authorized and under supervision of relevant agencies.
Discussion of how banks holding government deposits earn interest while the government loses by paying interest on bonds. The piece cites National City Bank profits at 4 percent over three years totaling 1,381,864 dollars and asks why the people do not benefit from these funds.
A reader commends a Pemberton square teamster with a long timber stake on a two horse wagon who maneuvers through Tremont street without collision. The note also reports on Col Henry A. Thomas’s recovery at Weymouth and a fire department charity balance of 110000 dollars.
A dog and a cock travel together. The dog hides in a tree hollow while the cock roosts high. A fox arrives, flatteringly lures the cock, and the dog seizes the bird after the door is opened. The moral warns that much of life centers on sharp tricks and deception.
The item blends a serialized romantic tale of Jessie Low and Ned Allen with news that Representative James F. Carey will push a lobby badge bill at the State House. The proposed law requires legislative counselors and agents to wear conspicuous badges and imposes fines for violations.
Odd Bits of News reports rapid progress on two battleships for Britain the Duncan and Cornwallis at the Thames Iron Works London. Paris promotion plans introduce a dogs cement venture with 70000 capital led by ladies. Fiji coins whales teeth painted white and red with red teeth valued higher. A Buddhist cloister at Haule Tibet houses twenty one monks on a noted high peak.
Dr William R Brooks receives Lalande prize from the French Academy of Sciences for astronomical discoveries. William Bonney, hospital steward and last survivor of Emin relief expedition, has died. Joseph R Melee plans a poor man hotel in Baltimore similar to Salvation Army centers in New York Chicago and San Francisco. Professor Josiah Royce to Scotland for Gifford lectures at University of Aberdeen. Congressman George McClellan of New York known as best story teller in the House. George Dewey Jr pressure from magazines to write on his father. David Bremmer Henderson becomes first Speaker from west of Mississippi.
Editorials reflect optimism about employment outreach and stable banks, warning against grandiose schemes. They note a hopeful treasury and cautious public policy shaping a peaceful twentieth century, while highlighting reforms and philanthropy fueling education and growth.
Daily table hints list breakfast items such as Cream of Wheat Fried oysters baked eggs and more. It includes instructions for baked eggs and cranberry shortcake with buttered cakes and stewed cranberries. Maude S Catloon West Harwich Masa is noted.
The House and Senate met briefly as Speaker Myers could not announce committees yet. The two minute sessions followed prayers, with lawmakers noting no wrong had occurred and awaiting committee draws to proceed with bills on railroads gas and local governance. A special election will fill the Hampden sixth district vacancy on February 6.
A packed East Boston hearing on removing grade crossings adjourned to a larger room after testimony on safety and delay. City officials engineers and business representatives spoke for and against removal with plans maps and impact comments. The session resumes Friday at 10 30 a m.
A collage of light jokes and witty exchanges from Brooklyn Life Detroit Free Press Chicago Times Herald Chicago News Washington Star and others. Humorous lines about yachting marriage shoes ships and animals mix with quips on manners and misfortune.
The ceremony at St John s Church in Washington takes place noon tomorrow. Miss Celia Sherman Miles, daughter of Major General Miles, will marry Captain Samuel Reber U S A with a maid of honor Miss Anna Hoyt of New York and ten ushers drawn from the bridegroom s circle. The couple, longtime sweethearts, are noted as tall athletic riders from prominent military families.
Two LDS factions debated for three hours in La Moni Iowa with Elder Bond of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints and Elder Jensen of the Utah based Church of Jesus Christ. They attacked each other over polygamy succession and church legitimacy amid a small audience.
Washington Jan 9 General Corbin predicted the Lawton fund would reach 85000 but latest returns show 70069 in cash and checks received this morning bringing total to 70569 to date.
The State Board of Agriculture began its annual meeting in its rooms at the State House. Secretary Stockwell reports 127 farmers institutes held and 105 catalogue requests for abandoned farms. Governor Crane presided and announced James S. Grinnell’s resignation from the board.
Metropolitan Water Board officials assure there is no danger of water shortage for Worcester and Merriman Valley cities. Water is drawn from the Nashua River supplying the system with ample reserves, and the Post Informant notes about 700 million gallons in reserve.
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