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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
4
Commentary argues the merit system reduces legislative burden by veto protected appointments. It notes some flaws but views the reform as a long overdue improvement unlikely to be reversed. Supporters expect broader expansion despite objections.
The editorial denounces a 10 to 11 percent wage cut across New Bedford cotton mills as a reckless overreach. It questions the fairness given dividend histories at Acushnet Whitman Wamsutta Hathaway and others, warning of strikes harm to both mills and workers and urging stockholders and the public to oppose managers’ actions.
The piece notes intense but potentially ineffectual anti civil service demonstrations in Congress. It warns that hostile legislation might pass, though the protests are loud and have limited force, signaling public anxiety about reforms.
A Brookfield murder shocks rural New England stirring debate on crime. The piece argues rural communities are not inherently degenerate, noting it was an isolated act by a nonlocal tramp and that farm populations still hold strong moral character despite immigration of new elements.
The Ohio Legislature faces a joint convention where Marcus A. Hanna is poised to win the United States Senate seat. Yesterday's tallies show a Senate anti Hanna majority of two and a House Hanna majority of three, suggesting a narrow final outcome amid Columbus's political maneuvering. The piece condemns the conduct as indecorous and notes the impact on Ohio's prestige and McKinley's caucus advantage.
The Philadelphia capture of bunco operator Reed raises hopes of long-term detention for trial under Massachusetts law. The mass swindle story intrigues the public, and officials fear Reed or Spencer may evade further pursuit. The public demands details before Reed vanishes from sight.
The Post retracts initial insinuations of arson at 31 and 33 Monadnock street Dorchester noting no evidence of incendiarism. The burglary incident affected Sol Bacharach manager of Bergner Engel Brewing’s New England depot with loss including a valuable silver service and personal belongings.
The Observant Citizen laments how US currency and customs rules hinder cross border use and trade. It cites $100 silver certificates and sealskin issues, plus a Boston to Canada travel hurdle requiring local frontier inspections. Edith Pond of New York offers a society event staffing bureau. Brookline receives a 750 specimen stuffed bird collection from G A Plummer. A C Dowse leads New England Press Association after Food Fair success. H M Whitney has recovered.
An assortment of city items includes trolley funeral trends in Connecticut, remarks on public figures, and cultural updates in Boston. Notables include bail commissioner S. Sullivan at 22, Henry Forester’s and Emilie Melville’s stage history, and plans for a Paul Revere Chapter D A R exhibit with Revolutionary portraits in Allston Hall January 31 and February 1.
Poem excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution reflecting hopeful visions for the coming year. It hints at sorrow and hope, bloom and brighter skies, love to heal grief, and resilience amid hardship. The verse frames the New Year as a time for renewal and cheering songs.
A collage notes Mrs Wells assisting her novelist husband with correspondence and cites Major F A Mitchell as son of General O M Mitchell. It mentions Hearst plan invites architects to UC to craft a permanent campus plan, and James Whitcombe Riley claiming Irish business affinity. Bishop Ecclott travels free on English railways for comforting Tottenham railway victims. Charles Mills Gayley at Oxford edits English Comedies with a team of editors from Columbia Yale Stanford UC Haverford and Trinity College Dublin.
Margery Browning endures a perilous voyage abroad with her stepmother and Paul aboard the Europa. After a broken shaft strands them at sea for days, a desperate rescue by the Orpheus brings help and a renewed understanding between Margery and Paul. He confesses he would not have spoken without the accident, and she links the peril to fate.
Humorous exchanges about money marriage and real estate spark chatter in 19th century journals. Quips touch on fortune status neighbors Philadelphia misperceptions and clever banter about women and social roles across papers like Cincinnati Enquirer Free Press North American and Chicago Record.
At Greenwood Hall Dorchester the Harvard Improvement Association endorsed E Moody Boynton's bicycle railway as a practical rapid transit option. The group urged the Boston Quincy and Alliver Railway Company to secure tracks within city limits and sent resolutions to the Board of Aldermen. New officers were elected: Sanford president Bachelder vice president Minot treasurer Paul clerk and several directors.
At the annual meeting of the Children's Hospital corporation Charles L Young presided as managers presented figures: 910 patients treated in house, 2145 in outdoor department, and 12399 visits. The Sis terhood of St Margaret praised for service. Officers elected include President Charles L Young, Vice President F W Hunnewell, Treasurer Joshua M Sears, Secretary Francis H Brown, with a slate of managers. The report notes a nearly 12000 deficit and urges the public to provide greater funds to sustain the hospital's care and training programs.
Advice for children’s hair styling emphasizes loose curls over braids or bangs and warns against tight pulls. Recommend letting hair hang around the back with side part and a ribbon bow, using large kid curlers and weekly washing with castile soap.
The Lewis Social and Outing Club, newly organized large in the North End, opened its rooms at 190 Commercial Street with about 400 attendees. Alderman Dixon loaned flags and streamers for decoration. Officers Nicholas Lahey Dennis Murphy William Sullivan and Patrick Higgins welcomed guests as club members and fraternal groups provided entertainment. A large turnout of ladies attended, with numerous local residents listed among the guests.
The Rev Stephen Herbert Roblin spoke in the Second Church chapel on Phases of Courage. Miss Mira B Ross sang solos with fine rendering. At the January 25 meeting the subject will be Freedom with speakers Mr Henr ood and Mr Aaron M Crane.
A poem reflecting on Massachusetts history and democracy as the state nears a century in its current house of state. The piece notes patriots, revolution, and archival halls, referencing the year 1896 and O Mbarra as the author.
An editor urges readers to benefit from a liberal offer and asks writers to mention the Post when writing Dr Slocum, signaling promotional wording and a request for attribution.
G E Beekman denounces Joseph J Norton’s charges on aldermanic caucus votes and defends the integrity of elections. He cites ward 14 history, ward line changes, and Republican cross voting while criticizing the mathematics cited by Norton. He warns against railroad tied price schemes and anti scalpers legislation as paternalistic. He signs from 261 Washington street dated Jan 11 1898.
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