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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1898
Page
4
Havana Harbor hosts a peaceful gathering of warships as governments indicate the conflict near its end. The vessels, greeted by friendly salutes, are posted to protect foreign interests as Cuba's insurrection nears conclusion after a prolonged struggle now seen as near collapse.
The Maryland election to the U S Senate favored Judge McComas, with claims federal pressure and bribery charges surfacing. Observers say a popular vote system would remove such scandals, noting the McKinley administration's role in the outcome and calls for reform.
The Maine State bank examiner condemns a postal savings bank system as a threat to local revenue and investment. He argues local securities fuel municipal and industrial financing and warns nationalization would squeeze funds for Massachusetts enterprises and households.
Boston business leaders welcomed a partial concession from the Board of Fire Underwriters yet deem the plan inadequate. The proposed 10 percent cut in the congested district could rise to 15 or 20 percent for certain goods in fireproof or well located buildings, but coverage should extend to the whole city or business districts to be fair.
Opinion from Biddeford merchants and business leaders condemns wage cuts as a trust driven blunder. Operatives urged curtailing output to balance oversupply but managers warned reduced production would invite rival mills to seize market share.
The report notes mills that have fallen behind due to financial distress and cites broader New England mismanagement as a contributing factor. The piece references tied owners, rising costs, and regional economic pressures impacting mill operations.
The aldermanic train has started and hopes rise for prompt action. Lessons from the deadlock should prevent future boards from delays as hundreds of city workers lose wages. The Republican chair gains intangible honor while Democrats secure a strong public position through an honorable agreement. A divided board may threaten or help with a real non partisan policy.
The Observant Citizen reports on women teaching men at the Boston Cooking School, skaters on the Public Garden pond, a goose on stage at Park Theatre, Scribner pictures exhibit, Walter Gilman Page’s Neal Dow portrait, and Tom Riley’s Montreal trip. It also mentions fire escape devices for horses, overcoats in chilly air, a Scollay square car collision, a novel opera title, hot water vendors, a Boston sports show in Mechanics Building, gas meter schooling in Atlanta, and Actor Rate in cadet timing.
A. George Byron Gordon, head of the Harvard University expedition, will deliver a richly illustrated talk on Ancient Cities of Central America. The Press Cycle Club plans its annual ball, promising a whirl in the ballroom despite outside wheels being checked. Norfolk House district residents praise the changes, and traffic on Centre street routes via Dudley street station, easing weary walks.
A fashion note discusses gown necklines for different ages. It highlights draped bodices with blossoms, velvet trims, and color schemes for young girls, and advises matrons prefer square or pointed decolletages with extensive lace and artificial flowers.
James G Blaine Jr joins the New York Tribune repertorial staff. General Saussier, France’s commander in chief, is so stout he struggles to mount a horse. Dr Morris Wiener of Baltimore marks his eighty eighth birthday. London’s Mary Ann Goater is the old est pauper at 102 in Holborn workhouse. Mrs Susan E Wattles of Kansas, widow of Augustus Wattles, dies, linked to John Brown’s underground railway.
Ignatius Donnelly plans a new book arguing Francis Bacon not only wrote Shakespeare works but also penned the entire Don Quixote, extending his Baconian cryptogram theory to Spanish literature.
The text notes that at his death Du Maurier had completed two reminiscence papers about caricaturists Jacob Leech and Charles Keene and an account of his career as an illustrator. It also records the engagement of Miss Mabel Gordon to Hon. Rowland Leigh, son of Baron Leigh, with Stoneleigh Abbey as the family seat and references to ancestral ties to Sir Piers Leigh and the Black Prince.
A collage of light quotes and quips from Chicago News Chicago Post North American Washington Star Free Press Chicago Tribune and others. Jests touch on age beauty marriage manners and conversation with playful exchanges and character sketches.
The passage lists breakfast items such as boiled eggs griddle cakes gliced oranges with sugar and coffee plus dinner items like split pea soup fried haddock tomato sauce mashed potatoes boiled spinach baked macaroni with cheese and desserts including cream of lemon pie. It also describes a macaroni bake method and lemon cream pie filling.
In a pre Valentine day tale, 2 year old Ethel George plans a clever prank by enlisting her brother Joe to print a fake valentine. She hopes Harry Wilmot will spring to romance when he decodes the poem. He answers with a parody that mocks the ruse and sets up a playful counterattack.
In a small town scene, Ethel weeps after a valentine joke exposes her feelings toward Harry. Joe orchestrates a night of waiting and worry, then Harry arrives with a tender confession and embraces Ethel. The family watches as the couple’s awkward moment turns to hopeful romance.
Mr Moody invites all winter choir members and good singers to meet at Tremont Temple at 9 30. They should bring Sacred Songs No 1 to join in the praise service. Tickets are obtainable on request at Tremont Temple during the week.
The Boston Board of Fire Underwriters voted a 10 percent rate cut for most properties in the congested district and an extra 10 percent on wool and related goods stored with limited hazards. Outside the district no reductions were approved, with estimated yearly savings around 200000. The panel proposed revising mercantile charges after five years of testing and outlined geographic boundaries for the district.
Mrs. Mary P Bazin, lifelong member of the first Sunday school in America, died at 30 Bloomingdale Street Chelsea. Born 1808 Charlestown MA she preserved vitality to the end and was honored by the first parish Sunday school recently. She leaves a daughter Mrs Averell and a sister Mrs George Newcomb among others.
The Hon. Francis A. Hobart said the Massachusetts Democratic Club should settle the Democratic State committee dispute by majority rule. He urged unity and emphasized Democrats must support whichever side holds the majority.
Prominent street railway men from across the country gathered in Brunswick as the American Street Railway Association executive committee met. Attendees included Albion B. Lang Toledo president John A. Rigg Read ing Penn second vice-president T Penington Chicago treasurer and secretary Robert McCulloch St. Louis Henry C. Moore Trenton N J and Robert S. Goff Fall River. The group planned a national convention to be held in Brunswick in September or October expected to draw about 6000 street railway men. A visit to Mechanics' building preceded further arrangements for the event.
The note urges readers to take advantage of a liberal offer and requests that Dr Slocum be mentioned as the Post in correspondence. It emphasizes reader benefit and proper attribution in future writings.
Alice Stone Blackwell writes from Dorchester praising past yes vote in Massachusetts and arguing the so called burial is temporary. She cites figures 22 204 yes 861 no among women and notes men mostly voted no while urging another submission in Massachusetts. She references Saun ders and prior campaigns across states.
Letter to the Cambridge Post criticizes a Boston policeman for cursing an intoxicated man during an arrest. The writer calls for the officer’s badge removal, prosecution, and cautions that police must serve and protect, not injure, noting the officer left a broken bottle in the street risking horse injury. The author demands accountability and reform.
A Centre street resident voices anger over uneven plowing in Jamaica Plain after a snow storm. He notes multiple passes by five plows while Centre street remained knee deep in snow, urging the Post to address perceived bias favoring the privileged quarter.
Distinguished novelist and lecturer F Marion Crawford arrived in Brunswick and will base in Boston for the week. He plans lectures in Peabody Salem Melrose and Concord with a New York trip and California visit. He discusses theology criticism of Corlione and notes retri bution themes and past confessional episodes.
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