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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
4
The Senate ends consideration of the Hawaii annexation treaty and calls for ending executive sessions. Public secrecy clashes with democratic ideals as citizens have a direct stake in the issue. Open discussion and transparent decision making are urged to replace closed deliberations.
The article argues that wage cuts by New England cotton mills in New Bedford and Lowell hurt workers and profits. It notes mills are using reduced wages to fight Southern competition, reduces demand, and risks broader economic harm. The piece condemns indiscriminate wage reductions and urges output restraint instead.
The essay claims Demas, a Louisiana politician, secured a New Orleans naval post as the price for his St. Louis votes for McKinley, allegedly via a written pledge from William McKinley Osborne, Hanna’s London envoy. It notes Osborne’s role in Louisiana delegates’ desertion and questions the pledge’s existence and validity for Senate confirmation.
A historic 1898 legislature appears to push for a business focused session with prompt committee appointments and amendments to joint rules signaling efficiency and progress in lawmaking. The tone suggests optimism for substantial legislative action.
Incomplete text discusses committees and early promise, noting the need for promptness and creative work. Mentions Speaker and the balance of business dispatch and intelligent consideration in legislative action. The fragment lacks clear entities or events.
Beff in Houston judges look as I greet lay com seems he held in mind. Amendments to the rules tend in the same direction. Enlargement of the committee on cities will perhaps save that committee from overloading. Limitation of the fine for receiving petitions and bills is also in reform.
The Ohio squabble shows two Republican factions in Columbus using wire pulling and alleged bribery to control the selection of a United States Senator. The piece argues that the will of the people should elect Senators directly rather than through a manipulated legislature.
May Irwin, the plump comedienne, reportedly invested $85,000 in New York real estate amid a string of industry successes. The column notes other actresses like Josephine Hall and Lotta as financially savvy, while weaving in European politics and current events for a broad status update.
A bustling mix of spectacle in windows and a respected Boston legislator. The piece highlights Washington street antics with shooting ladies and muscular masked displays, and commends Representative John L. Kelley of East Boston for his leadership and legislative experience.
A poem of memory and mourning for a departed beloved K L V. The speaker recalls May blossoms and woodland scenes as source of grief and enduring love. The verses promise a future reunion among the blessed where souls rest in peace.
The article notes silk petticoats for a select few and explains winter skirt ideas for home sewers. It highlights higher and ruched flounces near the waist, signaling that outer skirts are narrowing while petticoats adjust in width.
The article describes skirt embellishments to add width such as corded hems on ruffles and headings. It highlights cerise moreen skirts with matching French flounces, options like haircloth facings, and warm lining with French flannel. It also notes novel back cuts with fullness gathered on ribbons and cushions to replace bustles.
Daily table hints outline breakfast items such as fruit hominy and cream dried beef and coffee. Dinner features vegetable soup croutons olives pickles fried smelt with tartar sauce baked macaroni and cheese roast chicken mashed potato celery cranberry jelly squash mince and apple pie nuts water crackers cheese coffee. Supper includes cold sliced chicken celery salad small cucumber pickles Parker House rolls cheese wafers raspberry tarts cake tea and cocoa. Tartar sauce and celery salad recipes follow with instructions and ingredients. G BB OWEN street Dorchester Mugs.
Lillian leads a club to nudge a stern grandfather into forgiveness. A dramatic hospital side note aside, the tale ends with Mabel Hamilton inheriting the vast fortune, after proving her charity and devotion to family.
Mr Ponder of London bought a deceased woman's effects at auction and discovered in a drawer money and securities valued at 52000 dollars. The note adds Dr Nansen comments on polar moss eating reindeer and a separate marriage case in Audubon Pennsylvania where a guardian was appointed to permit a marriage for a minor groom.
A collage of qaunt line snippets from Chicago News North American Puck and Chicago Post shows lovers and spouses in doubt and wit. Dialogues touch on hope jealousy financial strain and fear of loss with a humorous nod to Polonius and old-fashioned household concerns.
A letter to the editor from Morris Murch and Butler of Brass and Iron Bedz on Summer Street expresses gratitude for the Post as a reliable medium that always yields good results in reaching the public. The note is dated January and is signed by the firm.
London report on Arthur Balfour addressing Manchester constituents. He criticized the concert of Europe over Crete, urged a practical China policy focused on trade rather than territory, and warned against foreign stations and protectionist moves while stressing England’s policy benefits for the world.
The Everett Board of Aldermen met to act on budget items and city staffing. An engine house and chemical engine on Hancock street were referred to the finance committee, as was a proposal to own watering carts. Mayor Dyer submitted the year’s appointments, signaling Whittemore as overseer of the poor and Harrison as city engineer, though confirmations are uncertain.
The eleventh annual ball of Colonel Edgar H. Emerson was held last night at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street with about 250 couples. The floor was directed by ex Representative Freeman O. Emerson, brother of the host, and a reception committee included many city officials and military officers such as Professor Thomas A. Mullen, Hon. Charles E. Folsom, Aldermen Dyar and Presho, Major Eastman, Col J P Loring, Lt Col S L Hodges, and numerous captains and lieutenants.
In Turne Hall Middlesex street last night the Epicurean Club held its first entertainment and ball. About 600 diners attended after a concert featuring August Damm. Chefs from Boston hotels, private clubs, stewards and their wives joined the elegant supper and dance amid colorful bunting.
The eighth annual Golden Crown Lodge Ball of the Order of Brith Abraham drew several hundred attendees in Minot Hall last night. Newly elected officers were installed with traditional ceremonies as guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alf Cohen and other local members and friends.
Charles B. Fillebrown of Newton delivered an address on Single Tax at the Universalist Club Twenty sixth annual meeting in Hotel Brunswick last night. Forty one members were present. James B. Kelley of Somerville was elected to membership. Officers chosen: President Hosea Starr Ballou of Brookline Vice President Linus B Pearson of Charlestown Treasurer John F Ayer of Somerville Secretary Alphonso A Wyman of Somerville Directors Walter E Symonds Frank L Joy James H Whitman.
A Post letters writer argues Fall River mills face two classes of mills competing with the South. He says new modern machines cost heavy and are paid from last year’s expenses, pushing wages down. He claims mill owners demand 7 or 8 percent dividends, hurting workers, and urges press support for justice.
At a meeting last evening President Baxter appointed committees for the year. F. E. Chandler elected water commissioner for three years while A. H. Evans was laid on the table for two weeks. James A. Hervey named trustee of the Public Library for three years. John Hutchins to serve five years as Oak Grove cemetery trustee. Edmund H. Pennell and J. Gilman Waite elected commissioners of the sinking fund for three years. A four member committee will study a new armory for the Lawrence Light Guards.
Mrs Rose Adams died in Roxbury aged 82. She was famed for philanthropy and constant charity to the poor. Survived by three sons Moses Adams of Chicago Henry and George Adams of Boston and three daughters married to Henry J Weil, H Collin and Samuel Shuman.
The article notes a forthcoming special election to replace Representative Francis C. Lowell of Ward 11. George A. Crocker is favored, with Colonel Charles Kenny also willing. A Democratic nomination may occur after Lowell is confirmed as U S district judge.
Washington January 10 The Senate judiciary committee did not consider McKenna's nomination to be Associate Justice today. The panel debated other unobjected nominations and adjourned to meet tomorrow to act on the McKenna nomination.
The Market men's Republican Club held its annual meeting last night at the Quincy House. Elected were President C. T. Witt. vice-presidents B. A. Plumley, C. D. B. Fish, D. S. Garland, M. D. Cressey. secretary-treasurer A. Warren Patch. executive committee H. C. Cottle, Carroll 8 S. Dempsey, A. L. Stark, D. Puffer Jr. Finance committee Charlies M. Howe, Amos Snow, Charles F. Hastings. membership committee B. F. 8. Bullard, T. E. Friend, T. W. Broad.
Harvard water polo team received a challenge from the University of Pennsylvania. The match will be played at the Brookline tank with visiting expenses guaranteed. The Brookline association and the B A A will cover most costs. R R Rumbery elected acting captain of Harvard team.
Last evening the shareholders elected officers including President John 8. F. Huddleston and first vice president Edward W. Howe. Second vice president was Albert 8. Parsons with Albert J. Duffill as treasurer and Albert E. Duffill as clerk. Directors for three years named Thomas Swadkins Jr., John Butland, Frank Fanning, Charles J. Wiggin, and Edward Stoddard.
A new Treasury rule approved by Secretary Gage forbids entry of sealskins from prohibited waters. Officials warn wearers, especially travelers, that confiscation will occur and certificates of ownership are required for outbound sealskins. The Prince Edward from Yarmouth is expected to be first affected.
Women on both sides of the Niagara frontier must leave sealskin garments at customs or risk seizure. Canadian and American officers froze sealskin hats and wraps, sending items to the Suspension Bridge appraiser as owners await Treasury action. Many women crossed the river without their sealskins, amid public frustration.
Alarming stories about Secretary Alger prompted a statement after consultation with Army surgeon Captain Woods. Alger suffered a month long illness from a grip like fever weakening him. He remained in bed but plans to leave Washington soon to convalesce likely at a seashore location.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Seamen's Friend Society was held at the New Old South Church chapel. Mrs. Dr. Walter Ela of Cambridge chaired in Mrs. Fred eric O. White’s absence. The clerk reported growth in membership from 32 in January 1895 to 253 in 1896 and 372 in 1897, with 39% ordinary and 18 life members in January 1898, drawn from thirty churches. Members donated nearly 600 comfort bags for sailors, a lawn party netted $265, funds aided Sea Breeze expansion, the Seamen’s Chapel library was stocked, a writing desk added, and Dr. Mackenzie’s The Door Opened acquired. The treasury held $1,596 with year income $2,268 and expenditures $671.
Boston bank officials discussed making Boston a central reserve city. They noted current rules allow Boston banks to keep only half of their twenty five percent reserve in New York. as central, the full amount could be kept in Boston vaults.
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