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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post proclaims itself the representative Democratic paper for New England, asserting its role as the region’s leading party voice and news authority.
The piece warns that City Hall tensions threaten Democratic unity in Boston. It urges Democrats to unite, focus on voting lists, and resist internal grudges to block a Republican gain in next fall’s election. It stresses disciplined organization as the party’s remedy.
An alderman declares allegiance to the Republican nominating convention and vows to oust Democrats, challenging the oath to serve city's best interests. The piece condemns the move as a dangerous precedent in Boston municipal politics and laments politicians acting for party over public welfare.
The editorial urges the Legislature to reestablish a prohibition on highly poisonous gas and to implement safeguards similar to boiler and electrical inspections. It notes a sharp rise in gas poisoning deaths after water gas introduction, argues for licensing and inspections of gas fitting, and calls for state and municipal action to reduce risk in homes.
A Boston committee finds the caucus act fails due to inoperative penalties for fraud and urges strict punishment for caucus crimes. Amendments are praised for addressing repeated fraud, ballot deception, intimidation, stuffing, and officer connivance while simplifying procedures. The proposal opposes removing voter selection of caucus officers to an outside appointing power.
The text argues that moving in a wrong direction, but credits the amendments for tougher rules against fraud, highlighting their merit in restricting deceitful practices.
The Queen's speech to Parliament highlights the U S Britain arbitration treaty as a world shifting step toward universal peace. It notes potential influence on other powers while acknowledging peace is not yet achieved and France's possible allyship could extend the momentum.
The Observant Citizen shares tidbits on Colonel Bartholomew’s Jamaica voyage aboard the Barnstable, a broker’s room prank, rising Havana tobacco prices, a velvet rate card, and a curious antique newspaper tale. It also recalls ex Governor Long, Senator Quinn’s dinner, a 1797 Gazette copy, and a theater censorship note in London.
Mrs. Wilda Walker recounts Tommy the Kid a 12 year old crippled beggar who sells papers near Hanover Street Boston. He saves an elderly Italian woman from an oncoming streetcar then loses a leg to the accident. The Hotel Italy and its generous patrons adopt him and his sacrifice is celebrated as everyday virtue.
A letter to the editor requests charitable contributions to help a young woman in New England who is seriously ill and in danger without funds to cover medical and living expenses. The appeal emphasizes secrecy about the donor and promises details to interested readers.
Madrid reports Infanta Maria, sister of young King Alfonso, betrothed to Italian noble Count of Turin. She is only 16 years old, linking Spanish royalty to Italian nobility.
The Park Street Congregational Society voted at its annual meeting to accept Rev. Isaac J Lansing resignation with $3500 bonus plus $3666.67 salary to March 31, 1897. The settlement follows negotiations by a from August committee and dates back to proposals in December 1896.
Menu items list Cold Farina with Cream Omelette French Fried Potatoes Popovers Berries Coffee or Milk Luncheon Hot Buttered Rolls Tomato Salad Berry Cake Shredded Pineapple Cocoa or Fruit Punch Dinner Steak Oxtail Soup Boiled Mutton with Caper Sauce New Potatoes Shell Beans Spaghetti with Tomatoes Jellied Bananas Afterdinner Coffee. Omelette directions separate yolks and whites beat yolks with milk salt fold into stiff whites bake until dry. Bananas jellied layer bananas in mould with lemon jelly chill. B A Lloyd 55 Prospect Street Cambridgeport.
The summer shirt waist returns with back yokes or yokeless fronts and three to four byadere pleated yokes. Sleeves are leg of mutton with cuff bands. Collars flare using waist fabric. Patterns in florals and stripes are sheer and popular, but warm weather is far off. Velveteen or woollen options remain viable in the meantime.
Paris. The Castellane household erupts in joy at the birth of a baby boy. The Countess Castellane, formerly Anna Gould, enjoys motherhood as gifts pour in from royal and noble patrons. The article details the lavish cradle, gold toilet, nurse from Paris, and an extensive wardrobe while noting the nurse’s respected lineage and the family’s celebratory mood.
Semi official notices from St. Petersburg say the health of the Czar is excellent as of January 19.
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