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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
5
General Charles J. Paine leads a U S monetary conference push with possible French government support. Acknowledges that even with alliance progress, a global bimetallic conference remains uncertain and distant. Cooperation with France is a positive step toward potential reforms in international monetary policy.
Dun and Company reports that Chicago hide prices are being pushed higher by the Beef Trust with a year’s rise of about 26 points despite larger cattle receipts. The note says demand for boots and shoes has shrunk, closing many shops, while farmers gain nothing and the trust’s profits rise under a tariff on hides. Massachusetts senators backed this protection, enabling the Beef Trust to profit while harming leather exports.
The death of United States Senator Harris marks the loss of a three generation political figure who served Tennessee in Congress before the war, fought for the Confederacy, and sat as a senator for twenty years. Known for his unyielding will and decisiveness, he once led Tennessee to secession as governor and later returned the half a million school fund to the Brownlow administration after Lee’s surrender.
The piece argues McKinley abandoned currency reform in Congress, citing a likely bargain with silver Republicans to push tariff legislation. It condemns the administration for broken promises on currency reform and praises the gold reserve’s self-sufficiency while urging no currency commission action for now.
The article urges taking things easy during the hot season rather than following strict scientific rules on drinking cold water or eating meat. It frames relaxation and moderation as the best remedy for summer.
The conference committee on the tariff bill favors eastern interests at the expense of Massachusetts and New England. Nevada and Michigan picks push hides taxes and carpet wool limits while lumber, wool, and beef interests gain influence. The piece denounces the committee as a conspiracy against New England and urges Republican House members to oppose the packed panel and defend their constituents.
The writer recalls a coolly composed man on Washington Street amid extreme heat and recalls tales of heat resistance. Items mention A. D. S. Bell’s upcoming trip to St. Andrews, a piano incident on Washington Street, and musings on heat safety, indigestion cautions, and avoiding sun exposure. Local notes touch on Buckley’s parade, a new bank planned on Meridian Street, and commentary on Massachusetts Legislature costs.
In scorching July heat a moral refrigeration is proposed to lower bodily temperature by quieting passions and arguments. The piece urges avoiding tariff debates and currency talks, warns against tense discussions on sports and fashion, and suggests restraint in daily settings to keep temperate.
A scrambled report notes the apewi arrival and family at the dock at 4 arleston avy. Secretary Long did not go and may depart from Annapolld.
A West Coast match planned by families collapses as a forged betrothal unfolds. Paul Ellis dies before marriage, his friend Lester Vane assumes his name and wealth, the wedding goes ahead under false pretenses, and poverty follows. Ethel adjusts to country life, happiness returns with a child, but Lester dies confessing his guilt.
London July 9 Baroness Burdett Coutts entertained over 200 guests at Holly Lodge Highgate including United States ambassador Colonel John Hay, Mrs Hay and Mrs Reid General Miles and many diplomats and society figures from Washington and Ottawa among the attendees
The floating hospital managers strive to finish preparations for the season and plan to launch Tuesday next July 12 from the south side Commercial wharf at 99 cloak sharp. Weather permitting, trips will run through July and August, about thirty sailings, on Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays each week. Admissions can be obtained at hospital dispensaries and through charitable agency agents.
The annual garden party to benefit the House of the Angel Guardian will take place at Apollo Gardens on July 17. The East Boston Cadet Band, a forty piece ensemble, is engaged to perform selections during the day and evening.
A compilation of brief items: Captain G. O. receives commodore commission at a naval yard. Parson John Jasper of Richmond marks his 85th birthday. Halifax plans a monument to Joseph Howe. Mrs. Arthur Paget displays a long pearl strand. Other notes mention Gladstone, Mrs. Craigie, Beatrice Harraden, and Chulalongkorn’s Swiss Parliament visit with a drawing album. William H. Rideing retires from North American Review editorship. Siam’s king’s autograph album amusement. William Day’s baseball ties. Australian Tysons’ Bendigo gold rush riches with cattle and sheep ventures.
A letter to the editor questions the western subway terminus and argues against building a sidewalk bridge at Dead Man’s crossing. The writer notes dangerous pedestrian movements across Garden to Providence station and suggests a future multi‑level interchange or continued subway to Arlington Street to ease traffic and safety concerns.
A letter from J. Mao of Boston questions whether citizens may freely converse on Boston Common without police interference or arrest for conspiracy. He recalls a Fourth of July incident in 1897 and calls for reader debate on liberty versus coercion in public spaces.
Daily table hints list breakfast items like oats and coffee then dinner courses such as roast pork and mashed potatoes. It includes a bake batter recipe and a whipped cream cake, with instructions and ingredient amounts, ending with a street address 10 Letcher Terrace.
R G Dun & Co notes Chicago hides prices rising while overall trade shows mixed signals. Failures rise in brokers and agents, cotton and woollen sectors gain, tin plate and lead hold steady, and bank clearings reach 1.071 billion dollars with 215 U.S. business failures. June earnings rise for railroads though not as strong as May. wheat outlook strong but stocks tight.
Bradstreet's tomorrow notes moderate volume amid heat and storms affecting West and Northwest crop prospects. Coal miners strike impacting industrial lines. West Virginia workers hesitant to join. Tariff outlook fuels hopeful autumn demand revival. Fall orders rise in clothing shoes and hardware in Baltimore Chicago Omaha. Dry goods movement slowed by mid-summer stock. cotton and woollen demand flat or rising with wool costs. June index shows a 0.2 percent rise signaling a tentative shift in outward demand.
Miss Fannie Kozanovitz and Mr Raphel Abramsky were married last evening at the bride’s sister’s home on Willard Street. Rabbi David Rosenthal officiated. Bridesmaids Lenah Russin and Otta Bigel. best men Max Altman and Samuel Somer. The couple will reside at 19 Willard Street.
Massachusetts Naval Brigade sails aboard the battleship Massachusetts for a week of instruction in handling missiles and heavy guns. The torpedo boat Ericsson arrives from New York to join the exercise, with Lt Usher in command, while the Minnesota frigate is towed to Nan tasket Roads for the drills.
Sunday services listed across Tremont Temple and multiple Boston churches. Emphasizes morning and evening worship times, notable visiting ministers such as Rev. Dr. Haynes, and special features like song services, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings. Includes venues: Tremont Temple, First Baptist, Old South Church, Tremont Street M.E., Bromfield Street, Fourth Presbyterian, Gospel of Spring, and more with varied timetables and invitations.
Mrs Cushing, injured when an elevator fell at 3 Louisburg Square, died yesterday morning at Achusetta Opera House? The report notes she was fatally hurt after being removed from the wreck and died in the hospital.
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