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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1898
Page
4
Senator Wolcott argues the bimetallic commission finds no quick international agreement on silver coinage. He cites perceived Treasury and British influence and notes the need for a people elected chairman, while cautioning against expanding the current system with a supplementary mayor model.
An editorial urges Boston’s six Republican Aldermen to end the prolonged stalemate and elect a presiding officer. It argues the city’s business and statutory duties require immediate organization to fill vacant legislative seats and resume proper municipal governance.
Nine thousand operatives across eighteen New Bedford mills are idle due to wage cuts, costing the city at least 75 000 dollars weekly in labor revenue and eight million dollars in capital. Similar actions spread to Biddeford Saco Lewiston Burlington Fitchburg and Fall River as New England confronts a large labor movement. Public sympathy favors the workers but depends on nonviolent, persistent action to sustain a broad sentiment against dividends.
The piece argues for electing the Boston Board of Aldermen chairman by popular vote to avoid deadlocks and align the board with the majority. It also suggests enlarging the board to thirteen members to ensure decisions are dispatched and to prevent tie votes. Cautions about potential expansion powers if the plan gains State House support.
The piece notes forty seven deaths by gas poisoning in Peston in 1897 and warns the 1898 rate may rise. It recalls a Dorchester family tragedy where three children died from illuminating gas, likely due to pressure fluctuations in mains. It argues the danger exists year round and calls for protection against this insidious agent.
The column surveys Francis Murphy ill in Concord New Hampshire, local police bravery at Warren Bridge, and remarks on public figures, fashion, and theatre. It mentions Major Butterworth’s death at the Patent Office, streetcar signage questions, and a boulevard project linking Middlesex Fells to Lynn Woods, with social sketches of arrivals and meetings across the city.
Critics question why mission groups supply missionaries overseas with Royal Baking Powder. The question hints at consistent selection of one brand for field kitchens. No further context provided.
A Boston paper accurately described Captain John M. Thurston as a veteran policeman but misstated his injury tally. He was stabbed nine times during a murder arrest. the attacker stabbed his wife thirty six times and was never caught. Rev Thomas Scully of St Marys Cambridgeport is ill and hopes for a speedy recovery.
A mixed pack of sensational stories and romantic intrigue appears in this page set. Titles include The Mysterious Murder and Mistress Thomas Grogan with other melodramatic vignettes featuring lovers, disguises, and betrayals.
Judge Albert Boynton, longtime Detroit Free Press politics editor, died at Alma Michigan Sanitarium. Byron defeats Tennyson after a seventeen round fight near High Gap Georgia. Cardinal Vaughan delays duties until February due to health. Prince Duronsoff's wife prefers Rome over Paris for society. Ex President Cleveland resigns NJ Historical Society trustee post. Martin Martin begins a baronial style castle project near Loveland Indiana with lakes in the surrounding parks.
A reflective piece on the enduring appeal of the Russian blouse amid claims it is dying. The garment is everywhere and argues it remains beloved, even as fashion voices predict its end and it signals its own transformation.
In a frosty morning scene Mrs Latham vents frustration at Jones who fails to keep a wash tub promise. To teach him a lesson she rings the church bell at the fast stroke, narrating the crowd’s reaction, then Jones appears alive and agrees to fetch the tub. The tale ends with the town snickering at the ruse and Mrs Latham’s pointed admonition to keep promises.
Dawson City reports a deadly cold voyage of 409 men marching to the coast for provisions. A Thanksgiving blaze destroyed the M and M saloon and the opera house, with losses around 150000 dollars. Joaquin Miller arrives badly frozen after a 35 day trek from Circle City, and Charles Anderson dies by accidental self shot near Circle. Provisions survive as exodus reduces mouths to feed, while three restaurants open to serve the hungry crowd.
A recipe collection lists oatmeal with apples baked with prunes and mutton chops a la Maintenon, plus French fried potatoes quick biscuits and pish pash. It details an East India fricassee method for old fowls with rice and an orange float dessert. A note credits Mrs Charlotte B Allen of Medfield Massachusetts.
A collection of light banter from humor weeklies including lines about a Mrs Rusher moving to Kentucky then Washington, a vain uncle, a bargain priced silk, and hotel fare described as stale crackers provoking humorous outrage.
The Florida Limited train service debuted with the first train leaving Pennsylvania Station at 11 50 am. The service will run daily for three months via the Southern Railway, Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad with all seats booked. The train is described as one of the most superbly furnished ever to leave New York as travelers anticipate luncheon aboard the Limited.
About 120 members gathered at Quincy House to celebrate the Franklin Typographical Society's seventy fourth anniversary and the 192nd birthday of Benjamin Franklin. Speakers included Albert L. Blair and Dana Estes who praised arbitration, with remarks on labor standards and the nine hour movement.
The Middlesex Probate Court yesterday filed Mary Gallagher of Cambridge will provisions directing the remainder to be divided between the East End Christian Union and the Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables both of Cambridge after private bequests are settled.
A reader argues that licensed gasfitters face examinations while Boston Gas Company foremen are exempt or promoted by influence. The letter questions universal licensing and cites unnamed officials, urging fair treatment for all gas fitting tradesmen.
Victoria B C January 17 The steamer Corona reached port with thirty Dawson men who brought nearly one million dollars in gold. They confirm a quarts lead on Bonanza Creek but say it is not the mother lode. New creeks also show promise and there is no starvation.
A reader contends that long time gas inspectors like Tarbox ensured proper gas fitting oversight, but when Brookline took charge a less capable successor emerged. The writer notes chief gas inspector Gould earns a large city salary to enforce gas fitter laws, yet questions enforcement and cites inspector qualifications and city appointments as a problem.
Dr Greene of 4 Temple Place Boston Maine will lecture tonight at Music Hall Boston a free illustrated talk for men only. He will show lime light stereopticon pictures enlarged microscopic views and new X ray demonstrations of the human body. The talk will cover nervous debility and other private matters of interest to men. Admission is free.
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