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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post outlines subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions and notes changes of address procedures. It lists payment methods and cautions subscribers to pay in advance, with editor Be A. Grosser listed as publisher.
The Canovas ministry falls amid Madrid’s political turmoil which grew violent and factional. The regime’s Cortes majority remains, but resignation becomes the only stable option. The U S influence centers on Cuba, with calls for pacification and a potential shift in U S mediation stance.
The Senate used a talking against time maneuver to place the elevated railroad bill ahead of the free transfer bill. The author argues the two measures are unrelated and urges the Senate to pass the free transfer bill promptly and keep it ahead of the elevated road proposal. If rejected, it should be stated clearly.
Senator Wilson of Washington muses on taxing goat skins to protect New England boot and shoe industries and cattle hides. He suggests a protective duty could spur goat raising, boosting domestic production and a home market for various goods.
An editorial urges the State Senate to pass the Boynton bicycle railway bill as a fair test of the invention's practicality. It argues the measure grants only a chance to demonstrate feasibility and does not require endorsement of the full concept.
The passage argues that lawmakers should grant the inventor permission to set up his invention in Massachusetts. It claims the bicycle railway could solve rapid transport issues and benefit all, or, if not viable, only the inventor and associates would bear the risk. It urges giving the bicycle road a chance.
The Boston cases against ex Clerk Mulvey and contractor Finneran are hailed as a triumph for honest government and a cleansing of City Hall. The editorial urges full pursuit of all doodle cases, praising Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin for securing yesterday’s conviction and calling for thorough future prosecutions.
The Observant Citizen Thomas Riley, a noted criminal lawyer, will vacation in Newport in July and August. His Beacon Street home hosts many pleasant winter gatherings with his entertaining wife.
A Boston reader notes carefree fashion among Chinese residents in June heat and recalls local Cadet Captain Lyons a Civil War veteran praised for tactics. White Fishing Club of East Boston plans season trips to Paddock's Island with a new cottage and good outings. Philip J. Farley of Lowell draws praise from Boston lawyers after Callahan case briefing and is slated to give Lowell Fourth of July oration.
A collage of light quips and quick could be captions from various papers. Jokes touch on umpire bias salaries marriages and small misreads, highlighting social humor and wordplay across era periodicals.
A Dorchester notice lists daily meals and a set of recipe instructions for macaroni soup fried liver and onions beet salad and hash. It includes a home cook’s directions with ingredients and steps, ending with signatory line Mrs George Swan of 57 Cushing Avenue Dorchester.
The Boston Post urges District Attorney Oliver Stevens to prosecute Boston City Hall boodlers, but Stephen Stevens is busy and an older man. Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin is said to be handling his duties well under adverse conditions.
A lithograph of two newsboys first issued by the Boston Post was copied and painted by Mrs. A B Putnam of Orange and given to Mr. A W Rice. The artwork is praised as beautiful and artistic and now decorates Rice's window.
The season shows lawns and muslins printed with painterly floral designs and embroidered motifs. Striped gowns feature pleated skirts with color on top and white beneath as a vivid romance of material and cut. A seaside tale then follows of Elsie and Jack as a fire endangers their future and Jack heroically rescues Elsie from a burning cottage.
A Victorian collage notes F Marion Crawford lecturing on Italian art next winter, Talmage's rumored wealth, Hanselmann gifted a store once owned by Pope Leo XIII, and Yale grads including Judd and his sons. Wanamaker buys Cape May cottage for occupancy repairs, Maryland debates statues for distinguished leaders, Hallock declines Colorado presidency, balloon ascent by Queen Christina, Ayer's stamp collection, Diaz plans European leave, and Col W M Graham nominated brigadier general from artillery.
The Boston Post asks if the Queen can recognize that justice to Ireland would be her greatest triumph and whether Lord Salisbury can see that liberator of Ireland would surpass Disraeli’s title of Empress of India.
An advertisement extols the Massage Face Cup as a remedy to restore vitality, plump rosy cheeks, and reduce wrinkles. It claims facial muscles can be strengthened through massage, likening it to exercise and offering mail delivery of the cup for one dollar with full usage directions. AGENTS WANTED. Address J. C. Lenney & Co New York.
The Senate stalled the free transfers bill after using dilatory tactics to keep the L bill in front of unfinished business. Senators Dallinger Morse and Bradford drew out discussion with lengthy amendments while laughter and confusion filled the chamber. Debate then adjourned with the transfer bill still ahead of the delaying measure.
Middlesex Senator Dallinger moved reconsideration of the Boynton bicycle railway bill after it was killed without debate. The school tax bill, favored by county legislators, faced opposition from Boston figures who warned it would divert funds and urged exemptions for Boston and Springfield. The text bill was ordered to a third reading after votes against amendments.
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