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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription options with annual and six month terms and Civil notices. It reminds readers to update addresses and cautions that money sent is at sender’s risk with payments made to the Post Publishing Company.
The Boston Post announces subscriptions must be paid in advance and can be picked up at major New York hotels or via mail. Editor E A Grozier urges readers to notify if unable to obtain the Post from dealers or newsboys.
Purchases of wheat in California for shipment to Argentina illustrate a global wheat flow where Argentina, a European breadbasket source, trades with the United States. The Argentine crop shortage benefits American farmers, with South America shifting to buyers, supporting prices and a thriving market as farmers increase bank deposits and overall prosperity.
The United States posted exports of 1 051 987 091 dollars for the year ending June 30 1897 while imports reached 764 073 905 dollars creating a record trade surplus of 287 613 186 dollars. Analysts cite wheat and corn demand plus tariff anticipation as key drivers and warn of a potential decline next year.
The passage notes that Miss Willard proposed Jean Ingelow as successor to Tennyson for poet laureate of England. It argues the nomination was serious, not a joke, and that Ingelow would have worn the laurel worthily, pleasing a large public of readers.
The Boston Post resumes its Free Doctor Corps for sick tenement infants amid heat wave illness. Dr D B Ball leads a small medical team with an assistant and nurse, aiming to expand quickly. Subscriptions start at $250 with public acknowledgments and a final fund report.
The article warns young men against rushing to the Alaska Klondyke fields. It notes the high risk and steep costs, with chances of ruin outweighing fortunes. It stresses that early profits come from supplying miners, not digging gold, and cites California forty niners as a caution.
The death of Jean Ingelow, author of Songs of Seven, is mourned as the loss of a real poet and prose writer. Her work touched human sensibility and remains remembered beyond poetry, despite not being prolific.
The Boston Journal reports New England gains under the tariff bill with 16 percent on hides and $2 per thousand feet on white pine, while raw cotton duty is removed. The piece notes the relief comes from avoiding higher levies and acknowledges a few weaker points the Journal cites as missed opportunities.
The article compares weights of European royalty including Queen Christina of Spain and Empress Elizabeth of Austria, then shifts to U S politics noting Sub-Treasurer O Neil defending Alaskan boundary and Yukon survey funding which rose from 25000 to 35000 dollars. It mentions Boston stock broker Arthur Hale in Princeton recuperation and Florida citrus grower William A Guild visiting Boston. A Cape Cod blueberry forecast hints at profits, and a letter from Rev John E Cummings to Speaker Reed yields a quip from Reed’s son. Tom Burke of Tremont Street is described as a jovial sporting friend with a fondness for cigars.
A Tremont street observer notes this year's fashion feature the flexible bangle worn with elbow sleeves. The jewelry uses narrow gold bands set with alternating jewels in six to eight segments creating a beautiful effect. The piece signals evolving style from earlier stiff bangles.
The article describes summer hat fashion with ripened summer color blends. Leghorn and Panama hats once white now carry a mass of roses from blush pink to deep purple. Leghorn flats, favoured for out-of-town wear, feature front roses and back leaves with ribbon rosettes.
Aunt Mattie helps a hungry tramp by offering food and wood chores, then friendship grows after a scare with a dog during blackberry gathering. The tale ends with a budding romance as the tramp gains courage to pursue her, while other notes cover crops, officials, and European royal coronation plans.
On the Mobile voyage from London to Mobile, Mr. Percy Alden refused to sing God Save the Queen during a concert. He stood apart on deck as American passengers and Sophie Schuyler urged and then performed the anthem for him. Alden remained unmoved and faced social exile for the remainder of the trip.
Washington July 20 The tariff conference report faces slow progress in the Senate with no clear vote time. Tillman threatens a filibuster over cotton protection while sugar amendments spark lengthy debate. Senators accuse the House schedule of favoring the Sugar Trust as lumber and window glass provisions trigger sharp exchanges.
The debate on the sugar tariff ends with the Senate accusing the conference of surrendering its will. Senators White and Teller dispute the conference report as detrimental to the Senate and the trust, urging rejection and reassembly with instructions. The chamber adjourns after an executive session.
Reports indicate Governor Akinson of Georgia is stepping back for an indefinite rest due to poor health. The note follows a broader dispatch of unrelated regional updates including land gifts, honors, and naval assignments.
The Republican city committees met at 46 Washington Street to fill vacancies and amend by laws to align with new election laws. Senator Joe Maccabe presided. William L Read was named temporary chair. Ward 11 and Ward 16 vacancies were filled by William L Read and William H Allen respectively.
An enormous, world wide gathering celebrates the Salvation Army's thirty second anniversary at the Crystal Palace. General Booth reads a Queen telegram conveying Her Majesty's congratulations and blessing on the army and its worldwide efforts.
Senate adjournment signals a likely vote on the conference report to the tariff bill during Thursday or by week’s end. Republicans plan to back the report with limited Democratic challenge while Kyle the Populist remains unpaired. Democrats may not delay beyond the arrival of Senator Turley as they seek brief explanations of conference changes.
The Evangelistic Association of New England prosecutes gospel tent work with earnestness in Cambridge. The tent sits on Howard Street. Remaining week speakers include Rev. George S. Anderson of West Somerville on Wednesday, Major D. W. Whittle of Chicago on Thursday, and Hugh Mulholland plus others on Friday.
Chicago on July 2 reports Logan Day next Thursday featuring a parade of ten thousand soldiers, 2000 veterans, 3000 uniformed members, and civilians for the Logan monument unveiling. Notables include Secretary of War Alger and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. President’s absence prompts questions on the day’s orator.
The Independent Order of Good Templars of Massachusetts held a grand reception and banquet in Faneuil Hall to honor the Zurich International Supreme Lodge delegates Willard Wylie Walter L Hathaway and the Rev James Yeames with Albert Sutliff delayed in England. About 3800 attended the dinner with remarks by Joseph A Fancy and officials including William M Olin Mayor Quincy and Thomas Mullen. Wylie spoke on the Switzerland trip and temperance membership claims, noting Massachusetts ranks sixth worldwide and second in the United States.
Thomas G White of Roxbury died at his home 18 Beethoven Street Monday evening. A veteran of the War of the Rebellion he served in Company A Fourth Massachusetts Volunteers. He belonged to Post 15 6 A R and commanded William Washburn Jr Post 188 G A R, and he was a Boston police officer. Born Fors Hill 54 years ago, his funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from his residence.
In Salt Lake City on July 3 crowds gathered near the Brigham Young monument for unveiling ceremonies. A temporary platform hosted speakers including a prayer by Bishop Whitney and remarks about Brigham Young. A twenty one gun salute marked the event.
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