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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1898

Page

4

Proposed banking reforms and war update from Boston era

The text discusses a bill separating savings banks from national banks and limiting cross roles, stressing personal integrity over law. It also covers Commodore Schley's Santiago Harbor actions, calls for a decisive end to the war, and notes East Boston grade crossing abolition amendments and legislative support for broader commission authority.

Schley Santiago Harbor Cervera East Boston House Bates Railroad Committee

End of the Wheat Deal Sparks Moral Outcry

The drop in wheat prices ends a major speculation led by Young Mr. Leiter, netting about 4 million dollars. The move lowers flour costs for workers but prompts strong condemnation for profiting from essential food, warning of future similar raids and condemning the traders as immoral for exploiting bread earnings.

Leiter Mr. Leiter

Boston University marks 25 years as a fully organized institution

The Boston University graduation exercises commemorated a quarter century of organized work. The event drew the Commonwealth's Chief Magistrate and Boston’s Chief Executive, along with prominent educators, honoring Dr. William F. Warren's leadership from the institution's foundation.

Boston University Commonwealth Boston William F. Warren

Observant Citizen Seeks Migrate East and Local Happenings

Frederick H. Rindge plans to move back to the East settling at Marblehead after time in California. Boston notes report public baths opening amid cold wind while veteran actor Thomas W. Keene suffers a relapse. Subway completion eyed by Sept 1 and Tufts joins Pennsylvanias fellowship for Germanic studies. Charles Francis Adams Jr named Harvard treasurer. A Black veteran carries colors at Fort Wagner honored on Shaw monument. Memorial Day talks at Bromfield Maine by Ed gar Gilman Pratt and Boston University Law School alumni. Henry Cohen flags at Savin and Warren with 4000 in attendance. John Kennedy of Station 16 praised for police work. Park Street subway gains news stand monopoly with Hotel and Railroad News Co. Beard and lake trout capture noted by J W Slavin.

Refurbished Jacket for Summer Wear in Seaside Areas

Short guide shows how to update last summer’s jacket with plush trimming on the broad collar and sleeve edges. Suggests using wide insertion bands, mousseline veiling, striped ribbon accents, and two new buttons to disguise an old coat as a fresh over.

What I Write Is History From Boston War Voices

A wartime poem narrates the sea of battle and censorship through vivid images. It reflects on bugles, smoke, ships, and infantry, noting government delays in reporting, the role of the press, and the hope and fear of soldiers. The piece ends with a personal attribution: Boston May 24 by Haren.

Boston Haren

Royal questions and family ties touch the war mood

A boy king asks his military tutor about US forces and Cuba while the Sampson family in New Jersey counts relatives including two daughters married to naval officers. The 18 year old Japanese heir is noted as the last male in a 2600 year line. Admiral Dewey’s apolitical stance is described as tradition. rumor swirls about Mrs Langtry and Bee Spence retiring from acting.

Admiral Sampson Glen Ridge, N. J Sampson Olive Hannah Ralph Harold Margaret Roy C. Smith Indiana Kate R. H. Tire Foote Japan

Witty quips and domestic gaffes from old humor pages

A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago Record Tit-Bits and Puck. Notes on marriage plans, second experiences, stray umbrella loans, and a cranky nurse-issue reflect light social satire of the era.

Jack Miss Johnson Chicago Puck

Alison Wins Bicycle Race in a Daring Plan

A sultry July afternoon finds Alison Grey unable to own a bicycle. Through secret help from Cousin Bob she borrows a disguise and wins a race against Joe Brown, revealing that she is the mystery rider Allie Gordon and claiming the prize wheel.

Alison Shady Grove Mr. Grey Cousin Bob Bob Joe Brown Allie Gordon Joe Eife Moe Bob Grey Alison Grey

Miss Bessie Drew Married to Benjamin Hall Currier

Society pages report the Cutler Mann wedding with 300 guests at the Vendome in Boston. The bride, daughter of Charles Mann, married Dr. James Tucker Cutler, son of the late Elijah Cutler of Dorchester, with Rev. Arthur Little officiating and a reception under vine-studded greenery. Notables present include Mrs. Arthur Little and Dr. H. M. Jernegan among many others from Boston and beyond.

Suzie Dove Mann James Tucker Cutler Vendome Charles Mann Cutler Elijah Cutler Dorchester Greater Boston Arthur Little Henry M. King J. Myles Standish Chauncey Parker Charles Patch Franklin White H. G. Appleton Edward P. Johnson George S. Potter Harold Buffinton Margaret L. Standish Katherine Hewins Palms P. C. Headley, Jr Bartlett W. F. Stiles Fitchburg Stevens George C. Appleton Darrow W. A. Tucker C. R. Adams William Tucker James R. Piper Wallace Waugh William Murray

Letter to the editor on seating in cars

A reader argues against a proposed law forcing men to yield seats to women in street cars. The writer claims men can be tired too and accuses the petitioner, signing as M., of selfishness for not accepting seats offered by a gentleman.

Ciap

Stop the bicycle invasion on the Common now

Citizens warn that swift bicycles on the Common threaten pedestrians. They fear a slide toward tricycles and motor vehicles, risking unsafe play areas for children and the eventual division of the Common into streets. Urges immediate action to prevent this evolutionary sprawl.

Adelaide Weill Weds Emil Weil in Hotel Brunswick Ceremony

Miss Adelaide Weill of this city married Mr. Emil Weil of New York last night in the Venetian room of the Hotel Brunswick with Rabbi Fleischer officiating. The bride, escorted by her father Isaac Weill, wore white satin and carried lilies of the valley. sisters Gussie Weil and Fannie Weil attended.

Adelaide Weill Emil Weil New York Rabbi Fleischer Hotel Brunswick Isaac Weill Gussie Weil Fannie Weil

Wedding of Isaac Weil and S. Weil kin in Boston

The ceremony featured a white prayer book and no best man. Ushers included Samuel Tilden Weil Max Feldman of Boston and H Hutchburger Sol Livingstone of New York. The venue shimmered with palms roses Easter lilies and laurel. A reception and elaborate dinner followed with Daggett's Orchestra and a guest list of Weil and Feldman relatives and friends.

Samuel Tilden Weil Max Feldman Boston H Hutchburger Sol Livingstone New York David Stern Crowell Joseph Feldman J. Heller Henry Hertz S. B. Alexander J. Almosinno Samuel Weil Edith Levy Henry Krause L. H. Lehrburger Frances Lehrburger Krause

Lowell Alexander Wedding at Universalist Church

Charleston society attended the First Universalist Church last night for the marriage of Miss Nancy Lowell to Frederick Charles Alexander of Somerville. The ceremony was at 8 pm conducted by Rev. G I Keirn.

Davis Williams marriage celebrated in Brookline

Miss Mary Williams and Philip Sidney Davis were wed yesterday at the Second Unitarian Church Brookline with many friends from Back Bay Brookline Newton and Cambridge in attendance. The bride wore white silk and embroidered chiffon with a tulle veil and carried lilies of the valley. maid of honor Helen Louise Hurd wore white muslin over pink silk and lilies of the valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev Edward D Towie and reception followed at the bride's parents home on Francis Street. The couple will reside on Perry Street Brookline after a short wedding trip.

Brookline Longwood Jamaica Plain St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Bessie Roxana Drew John Wilkes Drew Benjamin Hall Currier St. Peter’s Church Athalie L. W. Lott Faille Francaise Grace Esther Drew New York City George Odin Currier, Jr Mabel Currier Marion Richardson Florence Woodward Dorchester M. Louise Fynes Allston Autumn Street Jamaica Club George O. Currier Lamartine Street Boston Arthur Alley Hutchins Henry Colwell Newton Centre C. O. Bennett Thomas Tucker May Ruth Tucker Hodgman Matilda Alley Lott Frank Cammell Louis Pratt Nellie Insley Richardson Elsa Strassa Stevenson H. M. Stevenson Walter Smith Helen Bessie Smith Stedman Smith Annie Lowe William S. Cody Roger Smith William Pingree Pingree Bertram Sampson Agnes Maud Sampson J. 8. Scott L. W. Scott John J. Eddy Russell Hyde Fletcher Charles Stevenson Currier J. Albert Brackett George, Marvin Mary Williams John R. Williams Philip Sidney Davis Second Unitarian Church Back Bay Newton Cambridge Helen Louise Hurd Alonson L. Davis Edward D. Towie W. B. Davis H. W. Stanwood P. Draper C. Richardson G. N. Thaxter A. G. Williams Ae Dumaresque J. B. Chambelain Francis Street Mrs. Davis Perry Street

Baldwin Veazie wedding at Winter Hill Church

Miss Mira Margaret Veazie of Somerville and Arthur Colton Baldwin of Rollin M Baldwin lineage wed last night at Winter Hill Congregational Church. Rev. Charles L. Noyes officiated. Attendants included Miss M Theresa Ollander maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Edith Read and Miss Andie Mullen. Best man Charles Fitts and ushers Dwight Prouty George Coit Frank Hatch S Boyd Darling George Howard Walter Sawyer. Reception at 185 Walnut Street Somerville.

Mira Margaret William Veazie Walnut Street Somerville Arthur Colton Baldwin Rollin M. Baldwin Winter Hill Congregational Church Charles L. Noyes M. Theresa Ollander Edith B. Read New Weton Centre Andie F. Mullen Charles &. Fitts Dwight M. Prouty Boston George C. Coit Winchester Frank E. Hatch Fitchburg S. Boyd Darling George T. Howard Walter S. Sawyer

Hinckley Weds Sybil Horne in Chelsea Bedside Ceremony

Horace Percival Hinckley of Chelsea married Sybil De Azeveda Horne at the bride’s mother’s Chelsea home 119 Hawthorn street. Rev. Robert A. Mackadden officiated as the bride’s mother lay critically ill. The couple will live at 199 Hawthorn street Chelsea.

Horace Percival Hinckley Chelsea Sybil de Azeveda Horne David B. Horne Hawthorn Street Robert A. Mackadden Central Congregational Church

Lossone and Jordan Wed Quietly in Charlestown

Mr William I Lossone a Post composing room employee and Miss Evelyn Kent Jordan were quietly married in Charlestown yesterday. They left by afternoon train for a two weeks tour through New Hampshire and will reside in this city upon return.

William I. Lossone Post Composing Room Evelyn Kent Jordan Charlestown New Hampshire

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