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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1897
Page
4
The Daily Post offers one year six months at 1.56 and three months at 75 cents. The Sunday Post lists one year at 1.50 six months 75 cents and three months 40 cents. Subscriptions must be prepaid and are terminated on expiration without notice.
President Andrews quits his Brown post to preserve self respect and free opinion. He cannot accept the corporation's conditions, stating his liberty of utterance, shared by predecessors and colleagues, is essential to education and true Americanism.
The Senate debate on a 15 percent hides duty pits Aldrich against claims of regional favoritism toward New England. The piece argues the tax sacrifices Massachusetts industry for a small revenue, noting potential drawbacks and criticizing how funds might benefit the Chicago Beef Trust and party campaign coffers.
The Transit Commission proposal to protect the Boylston Street crossing with posts is only a temporary measure. It calls for greater pedestrian caution and suggests the electrics cross at a less crowded, safer point, requiring a route change authorized by the Legislature.
Nevada Senator Jones unveiled a committee report refusing to investigate the sugar schedule scandal. He cites Washington correspondents as lacking knowledge and omitting sources. The piece labels Jones a leading sugar trust advocate and accuses him of grandstanding amid a broader tariff and trust debate.
The Post reports daily progress of its free doctors and nurses aiding sick babies in tenements. Weather worsens infant illness, and many poor do not seek public help. The Sick Baby Fund provides medicine and nutrition guidance to improve survival and health, with scope to grow as contributions allow.
The piece denounces the reciprocity clause of the tariff bill arguing it favors wealth by freeing luxury items like champagne while imposing duties on staples for workers. It claims the plan would tax tea coffee and vanilla beans to pressure foreign countries and omits hides from the arrangement, betraying promises of relief for New England.
Observed along Washington street were two famed political figures, McEttrick and Moran, strolling arm in arm and discussing Boston municipal politics amid curiosity about their roles in the coming race. Also in town were Frank F. Peard and H. Delbert Rumnell at the Parker House, and William K. Vanderbilt Jr. on a business trip registering at the Adams. An unknown cyclist on Tremont Temple roof prompted building officials to abandon the dangerous track.
The West Roxbury Court officer notes Murray the petitioners' counsel speaks with a measured, experienced tone. The piece then shifts to observations on Canadian coin bearing Queen Victoria and mentions Edmond Sliney of Cambridge Street, a popular figure among the Old Guard with ties to firearms and Irish nationalist imagery.
Miss Loretta Small daughter of Georgia evangelist Sam Small has secured her father’s consent to perform. She will appear in Atlanta in either Parthenia in Ingomar or Juliet in Romeo and Juliet marking a notable stage debut for a young actor from a prominent family.
Miss Small, a South experience actress, will debut in her native city under Tragedian Robert Downing. She plans to join Downing on an early season tour to gain stage craft experience, after many amateur roles in the South. She is described as an attractive brunette of slender graceful figure. Zena King of Fairland Mich recently kicked at a hog broke his leg against a Lost. Secretary of State Sherman and Mrs Sherman to celebrate golden wedding anniversary next year. Antwerp to mark 300th birth anniversary of Sir Anthony Van Dyck on March 22 1899. Rev Dr S S Mitchell installed as regular pastor at First Presbyterian Buffalo after 16 years. Congregation to judge him soon.
Secretary Sherman mistook a lookalike for Senator Hanna in a humorous incident. Dr Charcot's statue by Falguiere nears completion for Salpetriere Hospital. Falguiere's sketch for Cardinal Lavigerie statue for Bayonne is done. The Julia C Maffit will in St Louis values the estate at 3 million dollars to six children with 30 thousand in charitable bequests.
The article notes that as jabots dominate summer dress, softened neck and face outlines win. It describes evolving cape and bodice styling, the sham bodice with ribbon and lace cascades, mull or mousseline ties with wide fabric, and narrow ties with lace ends. It mentions belt anchors and jabots peeking from beneath waistbands, creating smart, attentive detailing.
On a sunset harbor voyage the steamer Sylph ferries pleasure seekers past Boston Light. A mother and child cling to life as a sailor dives to save the girl, but the father sinks beneath the waves in a heroic, tragic bid. The tale ends with the mother in tears and a whispered question, Quien sabe.
Beverly and Manchester host a blossoming social scene as Boston society people mingle with British embassy staff and visitors from Philadelphia Baltimore and Chicago. The Essex County Club serves as a hub for lawn music tea dinners dancing boating golf and other activities as a large cohort of young couples seeks a lively season.
Miss Nancy Langhorne of Virginia fiancee of Bob Shaw has inspired multiple social events at the Beverly cottages. She is described as slender and fair with refined manners and is staying with the Harry Pratt McKeans of Philadelphia, sister of Bob Shaw. The Shaw Langhorne wedding is planned for October.
A. P. Gardners arrive at Pride's Crossing Beverly staying in Mrs. Jack Gardner's house while the couple sails for Europe. Mrs. Fred L. Ames, widow of a millionaire, and Mrs. Robert Hooper's mother, also reside at the Crossing for the summer. Hooper is gaining golfing honors on the local links.
The Essex County Club event drew Mia and Nicholas Anderson and families with fourteen guests including Mr Kavanaugh Mr Tower from the British embassy James McMillans Miss Longworth Miss Anderson and other young people. Eben Jordans visiting for their first season attended with Isidore Braggiotti and Harry Wainwright along with Colonel Sohier from the Governor's staff and a party of ten.
The article argues the newspaper serves as society’s watchman by engaging the community in crime discovery and aiding justice, contrasting secrecy with open reporting as a path to catching criminals and aiding rescue.
Letter to the editor questions whether a money offer still stands. Mentions Tea Bendateey and Prine Mary Biltose in unclear context. Reader seeks confirmation of a prior financial offer or terms.
The Framingham camp scene reports heavy rain on July 22 turning grounds to morass. Soldiers shelter under canvas as trenches flood and company streets become lakes, leaving regiments soaked and rubber gear scarce amid a governor's day mood.
The day’s bleakest moment was Private Samuel Weir of the Lawrence company in the Ninth, age 11, stricken with pneumonia and carried home by Father Lee the chaplain. Work stopped, guard mounting canceled, and all guards except Eighth redeployed. Later artillery and cavalry drilled as humor scattered among gullible privates who chased bogus requisitions.
Chicago marks a July parade in Lake Front Park and on Michigan Avenue honoring John A. Logan. Government officials including Secretary of War Alger and multiple governors attend with Logan’s family present. Henry W. Blodgett presents the monument as militia bands play Battle Scenes of the War. George R. Peck delivers the oration praising the veteran soldier.
The article lists officer appointments and duties within several units. Lieutenant-Colonel Whitney is to sit Bancroft. Major Penyon will succeed Whitney. Captain Mason of Cambridge to succeed Benyon. Captain Hayes of Company H is officer of the day in the Ninth. The Ninth, Eighth, and Fifth detail rooms, uniforms, and visitors are described, including stave of an exclusive Fifth unit called The Hickeys. The piece notes a governor's arrival expected about Hoon tomorrow and Bancroft's election being assured.
About 30 members of the Common Council and several Aldermen visited the nearly finished underground rail segment in Boston. Transit Commission leaders Crocker Gargan Allen led the tour with Clerk Beal and City officials including Galvin Durgin Pillsbury and Bailey among others observing the progress and preparing for public opening.
A dated column lists daily table hints for breakfast and dinner including fruit items, scrambled recipe notes, and desserts. The text contains instructions for graham gems, lemon jelly, and a custard sauce, with an address at 19 Beacon Street Somerville.
J R Whipple says the Keeler factory fire that destroyed much of the furniture planned for Hotel La Touraine will not delay the opening. He expects to start business at the hotel in September using temporary furnishings until the new pieces arrive.
The message thanks Captain Daly and the brig Whisper for rescuing part of a yachting party stranded near Boston Harbor. It notes Daisy and others were in distress as tides and swell hindered efforts, Vigilant attempted relief, and Captain Daly ferried survivors to Boston while others were rescued or await further aid. The letter closes with appreciation for the Roxbury crew.
The letter writer argues labor agitators should back workers including women in Boston. It claims unions and Knights of Labor pay preachers to denigrate agitators, while promising mutual aid and support for housewives and farmers who harvest alone. The piece endorses rest on the seventh day and offers help from supporters.
An advertisement likens Fels Naptha soap to the electric light in improving cleaning ease, noting it works without hot water. The comparison emphasizes superior efficiency across cleaning tasks.
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