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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1899
Page
2
Colonel Albert A. Pope steps forward to back General Miles in a dispute with meat packers over chemical embalmment claims. He offers to back Miles with $1000 to prove the beef given to soldiers was chemically treated, following a packers’ challenge offering $160,000 for proof. Pope aims to test the charges and ensure accountability for Cuban war sufferings.
Public sentiment backs state oversight of the telephone industry with broad support from merchants labor groups and city councils. Appeals urged resolutions and memorials from commercial bodies to the Legislature to express this will and inform lawmakers. The issue now rests with the Legislature and advocates seek timely action.
The Mayor intends a sweeping salary reduction as the only alternative to dismissals, targeting mainly clerical staff while higher paid officials remain protected by statute. The editorial argues the cut is not absolute necessity and suggests trimming nonessential city activities and luxuries before reducing pay, urging caution as prosperity begins.
The piece argues against claims that Americans have outgrown the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. It stresses that essential freedoms like no taxation without representation and government by consent have built the nation and kept it distinct from imperial Europe. It questions McKinley and London Times on Philippines policy.
A proposed amendment by Representative Adams seeks to ease rules for city owned gas and electric plants. It targets the valuation method for purchased plants, aiming to reflect reasonable cost and equivalent capacity and quality. The measure argues municipalities should be allowed to acquire utilities fairly, without overly restrictive fencing.
Introduction of municipal gas and electric lighting is seen as a move in the right direction without harming private interests. The remark suggests public ownership could balance efficiency with fairness and avoid injustice to existing private stakes.
At 5 o'clock today gates close at the State House for bill introductions in both Legislature branches. Suspension of rules requires a four fifths vote. The flood of bills is expected, with Boston bills numbering about thirty this year, a hopeful drop from 1898.
The Observant Citizen notes a Tremont Theatre benefit at Sharon Sanitarium with ushers in pale yellow gowns and black velvet suspenders, serving as charming guides. John Drew and John Schoeffel mingle in the lobby while Mary Young returns to New York after a Boston visit. Washington G Benedict’s will funds Salvation Army, and a twenty-strong Horticultural Club forms in the city with meetings on Bosworth Street.
The article notes a reception at the Methodist parsonage in Newton Centre honoring Dr. and Mrs. Butler, with many callers offering congratulations. It highlights Dr. Butler’s missionary work in India and Mexico and mentions out-of-town attendees and a Worcester music-lover delegation at a grand opera event. It also references Department of Agriculture warnings on meat contaminants and quips about shifting blame in the commissary department.
At the Brooklyn Bar Association annual dinner a note from Justice Jackson O. Dykman accepts the invitation after due deliberation and without reservation. He looks forward to good food and deep libation which will produce elevation.
A narrative recalls Miss Hobson riding a Kentucky thoroughbred belonging to her cousin. The horse, startled, seized the bit and bolted through town. She held the saddle and reins, steering the frightened animal until he stopped on his haunches.
A stylish hat described as white felt with black velvet trimming. It is worn skewed to one side, featuring a brim edge trimmed with velvet cords, a large black aigrette and plume on the left, and a black velvet rosette with ribbon against the hair.
Portia Benedict, a newly admitted Kansas lawyer, handles the Browne divorce case with skill and poise, impressing court and audience. A sharp clash with Armstrong, a Boston lawyer, highlights gender tensions as Portia secures a favorable alimony ruling for Mrs Browne and strengthens her pride to win further battles.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories from women readers. Awards are ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four additional stories. winners named in Sunday best. Manuscripts must be 700 to 1000 words, single-sided, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded. Submit to Short Story Editor by mail. no in-person applications.
A collage of humorous exchanges from 1900s papers. A wouldbe heiress rejects titles, telegraphers joke about army reports, a school principal boasts about a poetic class, editors reject verse, and a patent medicine firm mistakes cancer for catarrh on folder labels.
Representative Carey of Haverhill introduced a bill to grant trial by jury for contempts of court and to allow bail, with trials to be held outside the courtroom where the contempt occurred. The measure follows two recent contempt cases against Boston newspapers and was referred to the judiciary committee.
The issue ends a long debate on the century start with readers arguing the year one and year zero controversy. A letter argues Christ’s birth date implies a year zero, another insists the century begins January 1 1991, sparking humor and amusement from the forum. The exchange includes names and signatures from readers.
A letter from Old Salt in New Boston New Hampshire explains the century system from Christ birth. It states the first century runs from year one to ninety nine and that Jan 1 1900 marks the first day of the twentieth century.
A reader from Last Braintree comments on the transition from the 19th to the 20th century. He humorously debates centennial timing, noting December 31, 1899 as the passing of the old century and January 1, 1900 as the birth of the new. He jests on values and currency, offering a witty comparison of ninety-nine dollars and one hundred cents.
A reader argues that determining the century start should count months from zero, calculating 22 800 months to the end of the current year. He asserts many error by identifying 1901 as the century start leads to an extra unaccounted year.
A reader poll lists names such as N. KE. M. and J. C. Sanborn among those who claim the twentieth century starts in 1901. Other cited figures include Beac hmont residents Upham Corner Somerville and Roxbury names like G. H. Kouder and R. A. Duncan.
A Medford astrologer claims the twentieth century begins January 1 1900 at zero hours zero minutes zero seconds, while the responder argues no such instant exists and time units cannot begin mid second. He asserts calendar limits and questions the validity of that instant for a century start.
Names listed include George Curry and Pauline Nelson linked to Revere and Blue Hill Avenue with references to R. H. H. Somerville and Laurence Gallagher Somerville. Mentions Wilmington Chelsea and J. R. Allen. Conclusive and FE 8 alongside HH O. W. appear as initials or codes in the record.
The article notes HOT STUFF authorizing an osteopathy practice for 12000 dollars to supply Worcester Insane Asylum with electric lighting. It extends the 1896 law preference for veterans to those in the late Spanish American War. Senator Sanderson of Essex retrieved a bill restoring metropolitan water works supplies to certain cities and towns.
The eighty second annual meeting of the City Missionary Society at Pilgrim Hall chaired by President R H Stearns reports year end receipts of 50470 17 for missionary and charitable work plus a starting balance of 2925 85. It notes 23 missionaries served 622 handle visits to 22794 families including 4368 to the sick and 118168 religious papers distributed. 218 attended public worship on Sunday and 6816 children joined Sunday schools. 2137 meetings were held, 486 persons found employment, 8807 garments given and 14 percent of families aided financially. The Fresh Air Fund distributed 34070 streetcar tickets and 9280 people enjoyed country trips. Thanksgiving remembrance reached 932 families. A long list of officers and managers is named.
The seating committee for the Home Market Club dinner on February 16 begins seat assignments today. About 4000 applications have been received, with about 2100 to be cut. 1648 seats are planned for the first balcony, second balcony is standing room only, and extra space is arranged along hall sides. After the dinner, three front tables are removed to provide seating for about 300 more.
Menu notes list dishes including Clear Beef Soup Dumplings Baked Blue Wish Dressing Cold Boiled Meat Mashed Potatoes Spinach Beets Cabbage Salad Graham and White Brad Butter Banana Pudding Custard Pie Macaroons Mixed Nuts Tea. Names Margaret A Dimick 366 Central Street Manchester N H appear as host or contributor.
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