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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1897
Page
4
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President McKinley asked for authority to appoint a currency commission but the Senate offered scant courtesy and sent the proposal to a committee. The House approved, but the Senate deferred action until December, delaying currency reform and fueling doubts about the administration.
The tariff bill’s enactment ends electoral uncertainty and signals a four year fixed policy. Business can expand with confidence as crops, mining, and exports rise, railways grow, and gold inflows surge, while the nation prepares for a stronger economy before Congress reconvenes in December.
The Post reports its first week of free medical care for tenement families in Boston with nearly one hundred sick babies treated. It urges ongoing charity to extend the service as heat worsens conditions and more children suffer. Every dollar can save young lives.
The piece argues the tariff bill is not lasting nor fair or revenue oriented and accuses Congress of bowing to monopolies. It predicts at most a four year life and urges a nonpolitical, reasonable law to relieve the burden on independent manufacturers workers and consumers.
A political group accuses the administration of using the tariff as a voting inducement and predicts the act will be overturned when the public acts.
A stock market summary notes lasting strength beyond suspected manipulation. Western crop gains boost grain shares while wheat prices rise. With favorable tariffs, abundant money, strong crop prospects, easy U.S. finance, and European demand, markets look set for continued activity.
The Observant Citizen notes Edward R. Olds of Division 15 awarded a Massachusetts Humane Society medal for halting two runaway horses near City square Charlestown. The patrolman suffered injuries. crowd gathered as the incident occurred about 6 PM six months earlier. Also mentions Sergeant Devane, plans for a Josiah Porter statue in New York, and local civic figures including M. J. Scanlan of Roxbury football club.
A prominent Roxbury resident is described as the kindest man in the district whose home serves as a haven for oppressed and deserving Irishmen with his latch string always out to members of the A. O. H. The piece highlights his popularity and community role.
The Boston magistrate known for his stern demeanor presides as a woman confesses a lifetime of misfortune. The dying defendant reveals a tragic past of love, abuse, desertion, and a son’s death, ending with the shock that she is the judge’s daughter. The courtroom falls silent as the old man's head bows in grief.
A fervent 19th century style plea critiques wealthy power over colleges and freedom. It calls Andrews and Columbia's noble sons to resist tyrants and uphold virtue, justice, and truth against greed and restrictive rule.
Division 34 A Q O H of Boston held an Irish literary and musical festival in Carroll Hall last evening chaired by President Peter E Murphy. Songs were rendered by Arthur O Leary A J O Neill Peter E Murphy D J Bergin and L J O Neill. A very enjoyable time was spent until a late hour.
In Sharon on July ? Owen Finnegan a farm laborer drowned while bathing in Wollofolpong Pond. Although an expert swimmer he was seized by cramps. His body was recovered. Finnegan 41 a widower leaves a father and three children in River Point Rhode Island.
Seltzer the white whale, recently brought from the St. Lawrence River, died Saturday night in the tank at the New York City aquarium. The death marks the end of the creature once hailed by visitors for its size and striking white color.
Ex Senator James Reod Doolittle of Wisconsin is at deathly risk after a boating incident in Providence. He is aboard with Dr Burge, his son in law, and investigators expect his condition to improve.
Miss Meta Steele prepares for marriage to Congressman Hugh R. Belknap of Chicago in September. Her father, Congressman George W. Steele of Indiana, is serving his fifth term. E. J. Holmes, tied by marriage to Miss Beaman, is Oliver Wendell Holmes’ late grandson. Queen Victoria honors Sister Louisa Watson Tulloch with the Royal Red Cross for service in Egypt 1889 to 1896. Former Ambassador Bayard recently tested a new team of horses in Wilmington. Isaac F. Bassford, at 97, seeks buyers for a half share in a new invention in St. Louis. Miss Helen M. Gould donates $5000 to the Hall of the Christ memorial temple project at Chautauqua.
Reports recount Nikola Tesla’s absent minded bath episode and describe Thomas W. Stanford, brother to Leland Stanford, giving 300 000 for a university library while promising further endowments. Denials clear Rev T De Witt Talmage’s church departure amid salary arrears, and Munkacsy’s health declines with no recovery in sight.
The Diary of a Resurrectionist prints in London for the first time. Joseph Naples, a London Hospital body supplier, records nightly movements from November 1513 to December 1812 including activities, haunts, sales, and profits. Original kept at the Royal College of Surgeons.
Evening headdresses feature puffs and pompadours held by jewelled buckles feathers and ribbons. Styles include front parts heads high puffs with ostrich plumes waves at the sides and tortoise pins. Also notes Mormon plural marriage as a blessing and social reform through silk farms.
Utah women mourn polygamy yet publicly praise plural marriage as a religious duty and practical privilege. They describe orderly homes, political activity, and wealth while challenging anti polygamy laws and the idea that law abiders are common in Utah.
A speaker recalls arriving in 1849 with emigrants and describes plural marriage. She notes her husband had ten wives and is now dead, leaving five mourning relatives. She argues plural marriage is a religious duty for Mormons and that descendants elevate a man’s heavenly rank.
A fourth wife explains in plain terms why plural marriage benefits women. She argues that wives with many duties need more time for children and household tasks than a single or wealthy spouse allows, citing farming and carpentry households as examples.
A speaker argues that plural marriage gives women breathing space as husbands rotate attention. She suggests shared duties, social visits, and mutual support among wives, claiming affection remains even with multiple spouses and criticizing critiques that love diminishes with more partners.
The Building Trades Council met at 49 Bennett Street and elected George M. Gunther as business agent for the coming year. Hugh McKay and P. J. Foley were his rivals, Foley winning only six votes. Parade duties for Labor Day were assigned to numerous unions and crews, with new delegates seated from Plasterers Tenders, Metal Workers, Wood Workers, Tank Makers and Pipe Coverers.
Labor organizations in the city settle on Labor Day parade with Typographical Union No. 13 adopting a parade plan led by Thomas M. Nolan. The label committee suggests using the event for a publicity push to imprint the label on public minds. A sizable contribution to sister unions outside Boston was approved.
The Water Department No. 63536 of the A F of L endorsed the Apsley factory strike at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. Final arrangements were set for the annual picnic on Thursday the 28th at Lake Walden.
Brewery Workmen's Union No 27 reports perfected arrangements for the national convention in the city on Sept 19. A resolution condemning ex Congressman Apsley over wage cuts was adopted and sympathy and aid pledged to strikers. Musicians Assembly 813 K of L at 88 Court st had four new members initiated and two applications received. Delegates from Marlboro convention report accepted.
Miss Minnie Gardner of 453 Shawmut Avenue wins the Post Menu prize of 5 dollars for last week. Her menu appeared in the issue published Tuesday July 20.
A menu and kitchen hints listing Breakfast Lunch and Dinner items including Lobster Salad Iced Pineapple Shredded Wheat and Cream Broiled Lamb Chops Barelage Potatoes Coffee Luncheon Cold Ham White Bread and Butter Russian Tea Dinner features Asparagus Soup Roast Sirloin of Beef with Grated Horseradish Turnips Wine Jelly with Whipped Cream and coffee Russian tea. Also includes a recipe for Asparagus soup and cream puffs with gelatine and lemon notes with steps and measurements.
Importers and merchants debate when the new tariff law took effect after President McKinley signed it at 4 07 on Saturday. Some argue duties should apply from the old rates for Saturday and Sunday imports, while officials say fractions of days count and duties must be revised. Ships arriving Saturday and Sunday carried wool, berries, hides, and lumber, with duties assessed under the new schedules. Local brokers seek clarification from Treasury and the Attorney General to resolve the dispute.
Steam yacht Sultana, owned by John B. Drexel of Philadelphia, arrived today at Bar Harbor from Newport with Drexel on board.
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