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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a Democratic voice for New England voters, reflecting party perspectives and regional concerns through its publication. It emphasizes editorial stance and political commentary typical of the era's party press.
The Senate committee reports on Quay’s claim to a Pennsylvania seat reveal legal technicalities and split views. The piece argues common sense favors the Governor’s authority and cites Pennsylvania’s Legislature rejecting Quay, urging grade separation of rail and road crossings in Boston as a lasting public safety rule.
The piece defends William Jennings Bryan's steadfastness on free silver at 16 to 1, arguing his convictions remain sincere despite calls to shift with changing times. It credits industry prosperity and shifting public issues for silencing the coinage debate while warning against underestimating Bryan's political staying power.
An American column extols Sweden’s telephony as a daily necessity available to all social strata and businesses. It contrasts low rates and broad access with U S monopolies, noting extensive use from homes to shops and restaurants, urging similar adoption in the United States.
At a commissioners hearing on railroad crossings in Fast Boston the chair noted that action is needed but unclear what to do. The discussion considered immediate changes to train running times to provide fire and permanent relief for children crossing during peak hours.
A Boston opinion argues gas should cost 50 cents per thousand in the city, citing Haverhill’s 3 cents per 100 cubic feet and noting inflated capitalization. It contends 75 cents would profit excessively and 80 cents in Haverhill makes Boston’s $1 rate unsustainable.
A scatter of items covers public notices and light entertainment. Gossip on a London artillery visit to Boston is denied, a Cyrano recital is announced, and a detective agency memory sparks talk. Humorous poker stories mix with reflections on crime fiction, politicians, and local officials as winter plans unfold.
Mrs Katharine L Stevenson head of the Massachusetts W C T U spoke at Emerson College of Oratory praising the order. A Somerset Y branch arose at the college. Salter of Lynn and John B Wright debate by mail with Henry Myers to referee at the Parker House. Mrs Jacob L Alcher seen in Cambridge after Europe and supporting the Holy Ghost Hospital for incurables. Abbt and John B Smith appeared as Governor Crane sent Root’s request for Long Island garrison land.
Ellen K. O Connor recounts a melodramatic scene where a woman tears up a hopeful missive and writes a possessive reply to a man linked to a red-haired rival Mabel Dunn. The tale centers on yearning, jealousy, and doubts about a lover’s fidelity.
Daily table hints list items for lunch and dinner including Wheatena and Cream Oranves scrambled eggs Msh Batls Buckwheat Cakes Maple Syrup and Cream of Celery Soup Salmon Croquettes Grape Jelly Baked Potatoes Appkin Pie Cookies Tea Consomme Reast Stuffed Chicken Mashed Potatoes Turnips Coffee Jelly with Whipped Cream Sponge Cake Water Crackers Cheese and a fish balls recipe for eight medium potatoes with codfish and egg. The note is signed by MINIMA BB ROBERTS at 7S Massachusetts avenue Cambridge.
A Gold Field Rifles member named Paul Kruger appears among Australian contingents. New Zealand Liberal party wins a fourth straight election. Pictou, Nova Scotia, most prosperous outside Sydney in 1899. Crimea widows still get 10 shillings weekly after forty years. Atlantic City welcomes record annual visitors in 1899. New York saw 9 745 cabin and 8 762 steerage arrivals aboard 826 ships.
A collage of jokes and quips from early 20th century humor pages features sly exchanges about poets undertakers and butter lobbies. Bits include a tramps reply about starting as a poet and a doctor joke about calling an undertaker for baffling cases.
William Dean Howells praises a born caricaturist who could imitate Thackeray as an illustrator. Lord Kelvin 76 travels from London to Glasgow to entertain workers in compass and sounding instrument factories. General Charles King began as a drummer boy in New York during Lincoln’s call. Cardinal Vaughan plans a year of effort to convert England to Roman Catholicism. The new South Africa commander is noted for being the shortest general yet has the longest list of honors. Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford, with KCB GCB and LL.D., later dubbed Dr Roberts of Dublin.
Editorials attack Boston legislators plan to centralize the Hauer question and state patronage in Boston. Worcester Gazette notes Governor Roosevelt’s prison reforms draw praise but critics fear increased criminal release risk. Newport News highlights a Northfield donor’s Catholic church gift and organ. Woonsocket Reporter mentions meteors and fear of US action on planetoids amid cosmic debate.
Van Ness horrified by a loan refusal faces ruin yet a mysterious second floor donor leaves a tea tray with a meal. After recovery, Gertrude Deane’s secret kindness sparks a romance that reshapes a family’s view of fate and Cupid.
The Pittsfield Eagle argues the state should regulate railroads under private ownership with rate limits and controlled earnings. If capacity grows, excess should lower rates. profits above a reasonable margin return to the public. Public control should accompany any consolidation, opposing full social ownership.
Reader asks if a bill before the Legislature would attach a commissary sergeant and quartermaster sergeant to each Massachusetts Volunteer Militia company. The correspondent notes a bill is under consideration by the military affairs committee.
A letter to the Post discusses Sweden's premier telephone system, detailing universal private telephones, inexpensive long distance rates, and automated central office registration. It explains Stockholm and Malmö distances, two companies, and how a family or business can install top line service for about 21 dollars yearly with thousands of daily messages. Signed by Pr O Plummer of Boston.
Worcester meeting sparks heated reaction as Dr. Barnes of U Cambridge assaults President Wiiot. Harvard mendenounce statement yet the president remains unbothered and silent, offering no response.
Tomorrow evening in Somerville at Odd Fellows Hall Hinll Winter TMi the Thijou Two Tob Clement and Chess Wittgpatrick will be honored with a benefit by friends. The event features a testimonial dance cake walk and vaudeville show with renowned walkers expected in the cake walk from nearby area.
Boston program features John F McDonald as baritone, Herbert Bilder with tenor, a gallery solo, a duet, and back and wing dance steps. Crescent City Quartet presents up-to-date selections. Dancing at 8 with cake walk at 1 220. Messer Clement and Fitzpatrick, Somerville’s noted entertainers, support the charity at Odd Fellows Hall.
The first annual ball of the William Butler Relief Association will be held tonight in Odd Fellows Hell. A concert from 8 to 9 precedes dancing to 2 am with Nutter's Orchestra. Proceeds aid sick members of the Hatler & Co. staff relief fund.
The fifteenth annual ball of the Telegraphers' Mutual Aid Association will be held Friday evening June 26. The association aids sick and disabled telegraphers, and the ball provides most of its revenue. A large number of tickets have been disposed of. It will take place in Odd Fellows' Hall at the Berkeley and Tremont streets corner.
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