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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
4
Editorial attacks a proposed compromise tariff on goat skins and hides, arguing it taxes footwear costs for millions. It contends the measure hits consumers nationwide and benefits tanners and cattle interests, harming mass dresswear costs.
The governor’s amendments to the elevated railroad bill strengthen the free transfer clause and cap earnings at eight percent on cash capital. He broadens railroad commission oversight of tributary lines and aligns the bill with possible general laws. Supporters expect swift passage and prompt signing to advance the elevated system.
An editorial condemns Massachusetts State Senate amendments to the Boynton railroad bill as absurd and unworkable. It argues the pre requisites and bond provisions would prevent any road from being built and urges the Senate to kill the measure in a clear, forthright manner. The piece calls for intelligent legislation and accountability.
The death of Alvan Graham Clark ends a Cambridge family line famous for making the forty inch objective lens for the Yerkes Observatory telescope. He recently supervised the installation of the great lens in the West while his late father and two sons had long contributed to advancing astronomy with precision lens grinding and scientific insight.
A significant figure in science has died, triggering tributes from researchers and institutions worldwide. The loss is described as a severe blow to the field, with colleagues noting enduring contributions and lasting impact on research directions.
The article denounces Democratic and Republican senators for rushing to secure protectionist favors for local interests. It cites votes by White of California and others for pine lumber and raw cotton duties, accusing lawmakers of plunder to “get their share.” It argues New England bears the tax burden, harming manufacturing and workers.
The article argues the Sugar Trust, aided by a new Republican tariff, profits without paying government taxes while six months of imported raw sugar sustains refineries. Claus Spreckels estimates $12,07,090 in extra plunder and proposes an internal revenue tax on refined sugar, criticizing protection as shifting costs to the people and funneling revenue to the Trust rather than the United States.
Observations note repeated rains at Framingham during First Brigade encampment and cold causing health concerns. An officer orders fast delivery of prevention supplies from Boston while Lt. James Dillaway leads Company B toward a July harbor tour aboard the Minnesota. A Melbourne invention aids bicycle chain cleaning and a meteorologist links forecasts to moon positions.
The piece critiques public ignorance of a Philadelphia motto and recounts a Boston anecdote about General Guild and Chauncy Hall training. It notes a邮 postal rule test with a 1 cent stamp, salutes John P. Downing of the Treasury on his 66th birthday, and warns of counterfeit coins spreading through Boston and beyond.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Ramsay and Miss Ramsay will spend the summer at Jamestown R I. Captain Francis Martin of Detroit at 97 attended Napoleon’s Paris funeral. Carroll D Wright arrives in Washington with family. his trip is personal. London debates Stevenson literary merit with Moore and Quiller-Couch replies. Vice President Hobart hosts McKinley and officials. Mrs McKinley’s birthday cake presented. Rev A A Berle to preach in St Louis summer. Lindell Boulevard Church call noted. War Dept approves retirement of Brig Gen Misner. successor likely Col Merriam to speed Army promotions.
The column lists sliced oranges broiled beefsteak potato cakes and hot buttered marine doughnuts for dinner with roast beef mashed potatoes spinach green peas ballagh pie bread and pineapple pudding. Supper includes cold roast beef canned peaches cake hot cream biscuits and tea.
Enoch Dill of Somerville defends the new October plan of assessments for Knights of Honor. He cites rapid Class A membership growth of 75,000 plus in eight months and claims the supreme lodge settled a claim within ten days after receipt. He notes a single death in Warren 189 occurred two weeks after the edge notice.
The Charlestown Improvement Association held a stormy annual meeting re electing officers including Frank S Mason as president and J R Murphy and E L Pillsbury as vice presidents. Transfers on the West End road sparked heated speeches with calls to place a station at City Square. A push for a primary school on Chestnut Street followed as the Frothingham School shows deteriorating conditions and requests for new facilities.
City Auditor Dodge releases May debt figures showing total city county and water debt at 73.2 million with an increase of 8.7 million since December. Net debt stands at 46.6 million, up 2.9 million, while sinking funds and assessments total 26.6 million. Printing, council, and mayoral funds show strain as eight months remain in the fiscal year.
The Boston Merchants Association board met at Young's Hotel with Hon. Joseph H. O Neil, assistant treasurer of the U S Treasury, as guest. He praised Walker and Gage for progress toward currency reform and predicted major changes within two years bringing prosperity. Members referred a request to cut fall rail rates to the transportation committee and adjourned until October.
A Post correspondent provides the Shaw memorial inscription. Front facade names Robert Gould Shaw, colonel of the Fifty fourth Massachusetts, born Boston October 10, 1835, killed at Fort Wagner July 18, 1863. The reverse honors the Fifty fourth Regiment and black soldiers, with officers Cabot Jackson Russell and others listed.
The Senate altered the Boston L bill to satisfy the Governor and sent it to the House for concurrence. It preserved the Back Bay Fens highway clause and the canal company charter revision while rejecting the free transfer provision and heavy tax exemptions. The Boynton bicycle elevated bill faced drastic amendments that would curb rail competition, cap fares, and require large upfront payments to the Railway Commission.
Mr. F A Lawler reports to Governor Pingree and Detroit Mayor Maybury about street car rates and 25 cent tickets. The reply offers eight tickets for 20 cents and notes all lines are now owned by one company. Western unions discuss nine hours nine on weekdays and eight on ten on Sundays with good prospects for more hires. They seek national union unity with headquarters in Washington DC.
In a pouring rain at Christ's Episcopal Church Waltham Bishop William Lawrence laid the corner stone this afternoon. Scripture readings and laity responses followed. Robert Treat Paine read the lesson and William R Wells announced the contents of a time capsule. The silver trowel was presented by wardens Paine and Wells.
Under the new law to take effect Monday the office of commissioner of public institutions is abolished and the commissioner of penal institutions is created. Ernest Marshall becomes the new officer and will appoint Thomas F. Hunt as assistant. John Gilman may become the new commissioner of registrations.
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