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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a regional Democratic voice in New England, reporting on political issues, local affairs, and national events with a stance aligned to the party. The paper emphasizes civic participation and the responsibilities of readers in shaping public policy.
The New York World proposes a day to celebrate the ratification of a great peace treaty. The concept marks a universal victory of peace, with two English-speaking nations joining in the observance as a world lesson in harmony.
City of Boston paid a striking premium for Elm street schoolhouse land in Charlestown. Land valued at 96 cents per foot sold for 2.80 dollars per foot, prompting criticism of public overbidding. The hearing highlighted a pattern of high pricing beyond private market rates, with a parallel to the Fisher Hill purchase by the Water Board.
The Post raised a Monroe doctrine concern about a British arbitration treaty. General Tracy argues the treaty confirms the doctrine, noting Britain once endorsed it in the Venezuelan affair. The agreement could be seen as an alliance with the Monroe doctrine and unlikely to be overturned by the arbiters, given U S voting majority expectations.
The acceptance by Senator Sherman of a cabinet post under President McKinley marks a bold move that strengthens the executive branch and broadens the administration’s prestige. Sherman's vast public service, administrative skill, and long career are highlighted, with note of his advancing age and need for younger peers in other posts.
The monetary conference at Indianapolis calls for swift reform of the national financial system. It warns that merely defeating free silver is insufficient and urges the government to abandon its role as bank of issue. It condemns the endless chain of greenback redemption and favors transferring this function to private hands without delay. The conference criticized delayed plans and pressed for immediate congressional currency reform.
A public statement urges quick passage of a conference bill two years from now and argues that delaying further worsens troubles, insisting on immediate settlement and focus on business.
A bill by Representative Kelcher would abolish the elective 24 member Boston school committee and replace it with a seven member board appointed by the Mayor subject to aldermanic confirmation. The piece argues this removes public accountability and suggests reducing size while introducing salaries to increase responsibility.
A reader recalls a man praising a Bryan likeness and tormenting a stranger with a discussion on the silver question before fleeing. The column also notes a quick thinking teamster guiding a runaway wagon past an electric and recounts past engine collisions on Mason Street. Peter McNally plans to swim the English Channel on the Fourth of July, aiming for Rome and the Hellespont, with Captain Webb and McNally honored in Brookline baths. William Bustard to preach on the Baseball Field as a type of Christian life, and Colonel Rockwell elected Fish and Game head, a veteran journalist and rifleman.
A brief note describes a pretty three year old’s cloak showcased by a shop specializing in children's clothing. The author laments that mothers cannot see the garment in person and offers a written description as the next-best view.
Peculiar white basket cloth coats with blue dot details, double-breasted fronts, watteau back pleats, long capes, twisted crewel fringe, and light blue flannel lining show a simple, babyish style any mother can copy. Wealthy styles imitate fur trimmed silks in cheaper materials, while 8 to 12 year olds wear blue shag or medici collars with coordinated braids and collars. Quiet tones dominate outdoor wear for older children.
A scattered miscellany reports Signor Rojas’s family imperial plans in Manila, Mrs Sala preparing a Commonplace Book draft for the British Museum, Queen’s coachman Thomas Sands praised, Adolphus Busch receiving a $50,000 Christmas gift from his wife, Abyssinia’s Menelek ordering a Pollajow painting, W H Pennell’s Christian Endeavor ties, and a Baltimore cross for Mother Mary Elizabeth’s grave at Bonnie Brae Cemetery with the inscription Deus Meus et Omnia.
A nostalgic verse recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy through stages of life from infancy to motherhood. The nursery rhyme-like lines emphasize consistent use of Castoria for a sick baby and as a remedy passed to children and grandchildren.
Far up in New Hampshire's Squamegasset valley a plain man seeking peace finds solace in an old log house and a sign In work is peace His life after his beloved Jenny's death unfolds through solitude rain and return to craftwork as he slowly heals and gains faith The tale ends with two graves and the spirit of the valley granting tranquil memory and rest
A dated daily menu lists oranges apples cracked wheat with cream and sugar Swedish meat balls boiled potatoes lamb chops buckwheat cakes and more. It includes a detailed recipe for meat balls with milk bacon and gravy and a cardamom biscuit dough recipe with cardamom seeds and rising dough.
A collage of humorous quips from era magazines and newspapers. Jokes on etiquette, plays, and daily life feature lines about proposals, brash cooks, hydrophobia, and counting torn pieces, reflecting social wit and slice-of-life humor across periodicals.
A community event titled Poverty Soshul will be held at Wes leyan Hall 36 Bromfield Street on Wednesday January 20 at 745 p m. Attendees must wear printed gowns or a prop and pay for it. men must dress accordingly with no billed shorts. Entry costs twenty five coppers to enter and eat. exit cost depends on behavior and attire. An invite requests attendees to bring friends.
An effort to secure a new organ for Grace Church in South Boston is underway. A grand concert will be held at Association Hall at the Berkeley and Boylston streets corner on Tuesday evening January 19, with support from Episcopal City Mission Bishop Lawrence Dr EB Winchester Donald and Dr Leighton Parks among others, to raise a substantial sum.
A message to the Boston Merchants Association from W G Cornwell states his banquet address will be Thirty Years of War Currency. Hon W Bourke Cochran will attend with General Lloyd Bryce as a guest of the association.
The Board of Trustees report shows twelve Protestant benevolent societies carrying at least 1,013,632 in debt with retrenchment saving 1,756,652 in potential debt. Contributions come from 2644 churches, aid voted to thirty more churches or worship houses, and forty five parsonages, twelve fewer than 18. The Rev. George A. Wood notes 2274 Congregational churches organized in ten years, with 1152 aided to build houses of worship, about half the total.
A large attentive audience enjoyed Miss Aagot Lunde contralto with Miss Laura Webster cello in a recital. Lunde’s voice shows depth and sweetness especially in the lower range with a sympathetic quality. encore earned after Paa Fjellet. Webster’s cello touches were delicate and steady. Bruch Ave Maria praised, with field and Davis assisting on piano.
In Boston society notes General Casper Crowninshield of Harvard class of 1860 dies, touching a circle of leading debutantes and social figures. The piece traces affected families, shifts to Washington entertaining as Sprague family takes prominence, and recalls frequent theater and dance events featuring John Drew and Emma Eames.
A group of society figures including Mrs Billy Apthorp, Miss Ellen Eldredge, Charlie Sampson, Gordon Prince, Mrs Gordon, and Miss Martha Dana gathered at Arthur Little’s Swamp Sc o tt country home for a lively Sunday house party with rumors of over Sunday entertainments and fortune telling.
Edward M. Doran, a popular ex-president of Division 21, Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cambridge, received a gold watch from Patrick Concannon. He also received a historic diploma and membership certificate from the Hibernian Knights. County President John P. Mahoney installed officers and a banquet followed the installation, with many officials in attendance.
At a Brighton meeting of Division 14 A O O H County President William J Cronin installed Patrick F Eagan as president Thomas Nevilles as vice president Daniel Sullivan as recording secretary John T Henry as financial secretary and Peter G McLoughlin re elected treasurer A vote of thanks honored Cronin for guidance and McLoughlin for seven years of service
The 1895 96 winter term saw 102 cadets on the enterprise roster, the highest winter enrollment. Clare investigation results praise Commander J G Eaton, with over 1100 pages of testimony and a stenographer’s bill of 1180.50. Seventy eight graduates have joined merchant vessels, tugs, coast survey steamers and steam yachts. An extra 15000 is needed for repairs to the old Enterprise. The ship capacity is 100. In three years 834 young men entered the school. From 4500 allocated for office expenses the commission saved four cents.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held an afternoon session with First Vice-President Winsor in the chair. Worcester’s T. C. Mendenhall was elected a resident member and Rev. Dr. G P Fisher of New Haven became a corresponding member. C. C. Smith read a memoir of the late Judge Shurtleff on behalf of G. S. Merriam. W. R. Thayer presented a statistical paper titled Age as an Element in Political Revolutions, followed by remarks from several members.
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