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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1897

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates and Policies for The Boston Post

The notice lists DAILY and SUNDAY POST subscription prices and terms. It notes one year six months and three month rates for daily and Sunday editions, requests address updates, and states payments are in advance with discontinuation on expiration. Send payments to The Boston Post Publishing Company and contact E A Grozier for publisher details.

THE Sunday Post New York Boston Post POST Newsboy E. A. Grozier Béttor

Americans Set to Clash in Henley Diamond Sculls Final

The Henley finals will feature American rowers in the diamond sculls with McDowell Ten Eyck and Howell winning trial heats. Ten Eyck receives strong local support from Worcester as the event highlights American progress against English competitors. A U S victory would symbolize sport’s broader equality and overcome climate and locality disadvantages.

Henley McDowell Ten Eyck Howell Worcester

New Yukon Gold Finds Attract Attention In Alaska

Reports from Alaska suggest large quantities of gold reached San Francisco miners this season. While early, such claims could position Alaska like California in the 1860s, linking gold supplies globally as production rises.

Alaska Yukon San Francisco California

First Step Toward the Pole By Peary Expedition

Lieutenant Peary arrives in Boston ahead of the expedition launching on Saturday. The recon naissance aims to establish initial lines toward the Pole, a major scientific undertaking with strong hopes and broad support from the city.

Peary Boston Pole

International Bimetallism Could Shift U S Political Focus

Reports of favorable French stance and potential Indian mint openings spark talk of a broad international bimetallic agreement among major nations. If achieved, the silver issue might be removed from U S politics as both parties increasingly back international bimetallism and many believe practical outcomes are possible.

United States England

American money and English titles questioned in marriage debate

The discussion notes the stigma of a coronet bought with American millions and beauty. It condemns American women and men marrying for titles, arguing that a title does not define character or worth in self-respecting Americans.

Goelet

Sherman Still Vigorously Contending in Sealing Dispute

The lettered exchanges between the Secretary of State and Lord Salisbury reveal ongoing vitality and fight in Sherman. Disputes hinge on scientific facts about seals and on administration to honor agreements. Observers note Britain may heed Paris tribunal rulings and police Behring Sea, aligning with Sherman's criticisms.

Lord Salisbury John Sherman Sherman Great Britain

The Observant Citizen Notes a Patchwork of News

A column recalls Lieut Peary at Parker House and odd anecdotes from reporters nights, with mentions of J P Flatley and MacCorry sailing to Europe, Gaelic place names, war insurance premiums, deep sea marriages, Thomas Lawson gifting a landau, and local personalities like Michael Lynch Reed Hoar and George Goode seeking work.

The Sun Rise Yacht Disaster and a Torn Novel Tale

A June morning aboard the yacht The Sun Rise ends in catastrophe as a sudden storm drives the boat against a rock. Captain Manion and crew rescue the passengers while Herman faces a deadly choice between saving his rival Frank or pursuing Helen, culminating in Frank’s heroism and death.

Dukes and Heiresses and American Spirit

Mr. Ogden Goelet defends American choices amid international marriages claiming his daughter should not marry a diminished English duke. He asserts the Manchester duke would be a poor match and argues for sensible American alliances.

Ogden Goelet Goelet Grace Manchester

Lee Scully Wedding Unites Brighton Cambridge Families

The Lee Scully nuptials followed at St Marys Church Cambridgeport with Nellie R Scully of the Scully family and Dr George Lee of Brighton. Rev John P Phelan and Rev Thomas Scully officiated as Mary Scully served as bridesmaid, Thomas Lee acted as best man.

Lee-Scully Cambridge Brighton Nellie R. Scully John T. Scully George Lee John H. Lee St. Mary's Church Norfolk Street Cambridgeport John P. Phelan Thomas Scully Mary Scully Thomas Lee Oighton

Charles T. Russell Confirmed as Civil Service Chair

The Governor's Council confirmed Charles T. Russell for chairman of the Civil Service Commission after Councillor Lovell withdrew his protest as groundless.

Charles T. Russell Civil Service Commission Lovell

Fancy and use in summer fans through history

The article discusses fashionable fans from history, noting historic fans are prized and rarely used, with modern copies common. It highlights white satin fans with dull spangles, a Louis XVI style piece with medallions, and affordable satin paper Japanese copies, plus feather fans with pearl handles.

Newspaper Waifs and Quips From Two Papers

A collage of short comic exchanges and wry remarks from Chicago Record Chicago Evening Post Brooklyn Life and local charity scene. Dialogues touch on cheap talk neighborly quick-thinking and social roles with a sly humor.

Chicago Ella Bella Stella Chicago Evening Post City Brooklyn

Queen Letters Fetch High Sums At London Sale

A four page Queen to Prince Alfred and a three page letter to Prince Arthur sold for 17 and 4 dollars respectively, while a George Washington letter brought 650 dollars. The report also notes other items from royalty to local curiosities and a variety of remarks on public figures and events.

London Prince Alfred Prince Arthur George Washington

Queen Victoria Finds Comfort After Carriage Alterations

Queen Victoria approved a revised state carriage after engineers redesigned the seat and back following a trip to Windsorfor jubilee preparations. The monarch deemed the carriage comfortable once again. Dr. Kandt begins a Nile sources expedition from German East Africa to Urundu Uhha and Ruanda. He aims to measure Lake Akenjaru and river volumes of Kagera Ruvuru Nyakirongo and Akenjaru across seasons.

Windsor London Dr. Kandt Congo German East Africa Urundu Uhha Ruanda Akenjaru Kagera Ruvuru Nyakirongo

Letter to the Editor on Salesladies' Welfare and Union Action

HEBUR argues that the Salesladies' poor conditions stem from their lack of organized action. He urges joining the Clerks' National Association and forming a local union, noting support from thousands of trade unionists to improve living and working conditions. He calls on A Boston Woman to promote organization via the C. L. U. and Clerks' Union.

Boston National Association C. L. U. and Clerks’ Union Hebur

Cambridge officer denied saving drowning man

Letter from J A Re 88 and JON H. B N, Draw Tenders, Craigie Bridge, contest a Cambridge article claiming Rice of Division 8 saved a man from drowning. They request a correction to honor the appropriate party and remove the attribution.

Cambridge R Rice Division 8 Jon H. B Craigie Bridge

Nita yacht owners hailed for rescue at City Point

Thanks to life savers the six owners of the yacht Nita towed their disabled craft to a safe harbor Tuesday evening. City Point guards receive homage due them from grateful neighbors in a note signed by Me TRAN s HiuGIRs, Clerk.

Rati Tain Glawson City Point Yae Tran S Hiugirs

Dinner menu and recipe fragment from old newspaper

The text outlines a dinner and supper menu including chicken soup roast chicken potatoes and peas and desserts such as strawberry tarts and fruit cake. It also contains a rough bakery and cooking procedure with a long recipe fragment mentioning eggs salt cold water and a roasted meat with stuffing.

Martel

Angry Senators Keep Focus on Pacific Railways and Paris Expo

Senate debate centers on Pacific railway affairs and the Harris resolution on Union Pacific. A joint resolution accepts France 1900 Paris Exposition invitation. Arguments erupt over government ownership, with Tillman and Gear clashing on railroad morals and rates. Senate adjourns at six.

Washington Pacific Railway Senate Harris Union Pacific Road Stewart Secretary of War White Nevada Southern Pacific Railroad California Thurston Paris Allen Gear Tillman South Carolina United States

Beverly social season opens with New England entertainers named

Boston notes say the Freddy Princes sail for Beverly to avoid fatigue of entertaining and being entertained. The McKeans and Chester Davises arrive to boost the gayeties with the Farms’ Hooper place taken. Mrs Davis links to Florence Endicott of Salem. Bryce Allans shift travel to Scotland, now booked for July 24. Elsie Clews joins Mrs Dexter as guest.

Freddy Beverly Harry McKeans Chester Davises Ridge House Hooper Place Davis Florence Endicott Salem Joseph Chamberlain London Bryce Allans Scotland Prince Europe

Tariff Talks Improve as Conferrees Press Toward Pact

Washington reports a hopeful mood as tariff conference leaders expect to finish by tomorrow or Saturday. House Republicans stand firm against sugar schedule concessions while wool schedule talks face carpet maker objections. The death of Senator Harris concerns the Democratic side as they anticipate vital votes on the conference report.

Washington Senate House Conferrees House Harris Jones Arkansas

Nahant Excludes Newcomers Amid Edgehill Hostility

A Boston observer laments Nahant’s chilly exclusiveness toward outsiders, recounting a well-connected New York or Philadelphia family shunned at Edgehill while docked by their yacht. The piece contrasts rival towns’ openness and notes Edgehill’s pompous hostess and sparse hospitality, ending with a tribute to Admiral Miller’s late daughter Helen and her farewell voyage.

Boston Nahant Beverly Manchester New York Philadelphia Edgehill Tudor Nahanters Edgehillites Boniface Admiral Mrs. Miller Helen London Charlestown Navy Yard

Forsythes Charges Sugar Trust Before Congress

General George A Forsythe retired U S Army presents a petition to the House of Representatives urging removal of the sugar schedule from the tariff bill. His statements deliver a harsh arraignment of the Sugar Trust, presented by Mr Belknap of Illinois.

Washington George A. Forsythe House of Representatives Belknap Illinois Congress Forsythe

Davidson to Fight in Chelsea Court Over Wires Deaths

F Henry Davidson inspector of wires for Chelsea faces a Chelsea Court hearing tomorrow on alleged manslaughter connected to the deaths of Casey and Gavin from a contact with a fallen Webster avenue telephone wire last May. Davidson retains Adam Blinn of Boston for counsel and the defense promises a stubborn fight.

F. Henry Davidson Chelsea Casey Gavin Webster Avenue Chelsea Court Davidson Adam & Blinn Boston

Moonlight Excursion by Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association

The West End road hosts a large moonlight trip with 1000 participants aboard the City of Jacksonville from Lincoln wharf at 8:30. They sail past battleships Massachusetts and Minnesota to Bass Point for supper and a band concert, then dance until 1 am and return by 2:15 am with cars to homes.

Metropolitan Mutual Aid Asociation West End Road City of Jacksonville Lincoln Wharf Massachusetts Minnesota West End Bass Point G. H. Barnes Joseph Whitley Herbert Catchpole

Clarence S Anthony Dead railroad auditor dies at home

Clarence S Anthony general auditor of the Fitchburg railroad dies at 33 Linden street Waltham of apoplexy. Born February 1 191 in Fleming New York he spent most of his life as a railroad auditor and lived much of his career in the West with Western railroads.

Clarence

European conference urged on U S sugar duty retaliation

A high diplomatic source says Europe may meet in Vienna or Berlin to discuss measures against the Dingley tariff on beet sugar from bounty nations. Germany and France may push for action including restrictions on American meat and grains, while Britain seems likely to follow the U S lead for relief in sugar colonies.

Vienna Berlin United States Europe Germany France Congress Hawaii Cuba London England Barbadoes British Guiana Mauritius Cole Oniles

Bronze Monument Unveiled For Father Marquette in Marquette

In Marquette Mich a bronze monument to explorer priest Father Marquette was unveiled with a parade open to delegations from peninsular towns. The Gresham fired a thirteen gun salute as a tribute amid cheering. Peter White donated the statue and the Common Council accepted it. Don M Dickinson of Detroit delivered the main speech and sculptor G Trentafiore spoke in response.

Marquette Mich Father Marquette Peninsular Gresham Peter White Common Council Don M. Dickinson Detroit G. Trentafiore

New 18 inch Howell torpedo to join U S war fleet

A July 15 report from New York states the United States plans to add an 18 inch Howell torpedo, the largest of its pattern, to its naval arsenal. Shipping soon, it promises greater accuracy and range, with a 300 pound steel wheel driving the twin screws and steering mechanisms, delivering 800 yards in fifty seconds and eight miles per minute.

New York United States War Department Bridgeport Conn Uncle Sam

Andree Plans Ballon Start Northward After July Sixteen

A private letter from aeronaut explorer Andree dated July 10 states he will seize a northward balloon start as soon as after July 16 even with less favorable winds. He also notes readiness to begin the northward journey on the 15th and mentions a strong south storm nearly capsizing the balloon on the 24th, with persistent north winds since.

Stockholm Andree

Great Mackerel Catch Report from Highland Lights

Trap fishermen along the shore report a great run of mackerel in shore with many boats in use since daylight. Some traps took from 2½ to 125 barrels each, marking a prolific day for July 15 at Highland Light.

Highland Light

Jeremiah T. O Sullivan Improves After Pneumonia

Salem July 15 Jeremiah T O Sullivan is slowly recovering from pneumonia and in good spirits. His temperature was nearly normal this forenoon with no word yet on when he will be moved to his Lawrence home.

Thomas W. Lawson State Street Melrose Weyler Puck Chicago Evening Post Salem Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan Mr. O'Sullivan Lawrence

Open air religious service on Charles Street Mall

The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches hosts a Sunday 6 p m open air service on the Charles street mall ninth tree north of the tile walk Speakers are Rev Benjamin Fr Bulkley Chicago and Rev Hilary C Butler Quincy Congregational singing led by cornet and chorus.

Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Charles Street Ninth Tree Tile Walk Benjamin FR. Bulkley Chicago Ill Hillary C. Butler Quincy Mass Cornet

Tragic Fire Claims East Cambridge Child

Mary Hickey, an year old daughter of a local East Cambridge resident, died yesterday after a fire started by her play with matches. Her mother heard the cries but could not reach her in time.

Mary Hickey East Cambridge

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