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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
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In his annual report Knowlton argues for shorter jury terms and a narrowed exemption list. He critiques current exemptions for ministers, doctors, teachers, bankers, militiamen, firemen, and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company members, saying educated jurors are unfairly excluded. He proposes a two week term and exemptions limited to true incompatibilities, aiming for practical reform.
The committee on federal relations must act swiftly on resolutions praising Senator Hoar. Republicans delayed them at first, but the public admiration for Hoar's stand for Massachusetts ideas in government is widespread. Suppressing it risks a broader political misstep.
The text urges voting for the reelection of Senator Lodge and warns party managers against overreaching the loyalty of supporters. It calls for the Hoar resolutions to be reported and passed promptly with broad unanimous support, framing the matter in terms of Massachusetts ideas and principled representation.
The Post bill, introduced by Representative Whipple, declares an established state policy to regulate quasi public corporations. It argues telephone service should fall under state oversight, as railroads gas and electric lighting already do, and predicts public benefits and corporate gains from extended supervision.
President McKinley reportedly backs a compromise allowing the Philippines to be acquired in trust until an independent government is formed similar to Cuba. The plan hinges on a pre ratification declaration by Congress, with the House and Senate divided over imperialism and timing. The Hoar resolution offers a path but must be adopted before ratification.
The New Jersey governor argues trusts thrive under watered capital and franchise values. He urges caution against hasty anti trust laws and calls for a measured, effective remedy if needed, noting New Jersey’s reputation for readying for profit and recent tax changes.
The passage describes railroads as having long owned New Jersey since their construction and asserts that the state has effectively fallen under the control of trusts, with travelers crossing her sacred territory facing levies.
Mrs. Sarah B. Van Ness was unanimously re-elected regent of the Lexington Chapter D A R. Her year saw about $900 raised for the Lexington Historical Society to save the Clark house on Hancock Street, now a noted feature of the town. Other items report deaths, hunts, and local society notes.
Madeline S. Bridges recalls a playful snowball duel in Harlem Life where a sister targets her baseball-pitching brother. A sudden hit to his forehead leaves him stunned yet smiling, showing family banter and resilience.
A returning traveler meets his former sweetheart in New York Harbor now married to a wealthy banker. The author Van Camp discovers the identity of Arthur Harding, the lover he once was, through a manuscript read by Alice Graham. Mrs. Graham realizes the truth from the story and sadness follows when her husband dies soon after. A prize notice for Original Short Stories and Royal Baking Powder promotion follow.
Humorous exchanges from periodicals amuse readers. Jests on theosophical society reincarnation golf and seances reflect early 20th century wit. Observations from Puck Life Chicago Tribune Judge and Indianapolis Journal showcase light satire and verbal repartee.
The Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple urges brethren to view America kindly and dismiss evil as tobacco smoke. Plymouth Church will accept Rev Dr Hillis’s call, with a pulpit announcement planned next Sunday. Count Von Katze, once tied to Berlin letter scandals, is restored to favor if he avoids duels. General Garcia was studious, reading Cesar's Commentaries in the field. Lt de Montmorency led the rescue at Omdurman, credited to his polo pony's steadiness. English cavalry in Arab campaigns may ride such ponies.
In the state house, a federal relations committee meeting yielded no resolutions yet on indorsing Senator Hoar. Republican leaders and anti-imperialists debated policy while Mellen and others pressed national policy resolutions. A further session was planned as Senator Fairbank eyed progress.
Representative Severance of Franklin county, a staunch Republican who voted for Bruce, told a Post reporter he opposed Senator Lodge on expansion and preferred voting for the Democrat rather than not voting. He cited Lodge's anti immigration bill and imperialist tendencies while aligning with Hoar on expansion. Other Republicans split on Parsons’s action, with some praising and others condemning it.
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