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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1897
Page
4
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The report says President McKinley may revive a U S Great Britain arbitration treaty. It urges nonpartisan support, noting the Cleveland Olney treaty issues. The piece credits the Democratic administration and hopes McKinley continues the work in line with established U S policy.
The article argues the compensatory duty shifts costs from manufacturers to 70 million consumers. It explains the 10 percent rise on cotton goods follows a duty on raw cotton and that the tax lands on wage earners, not on cotton growers, increasing living costs for American workers.
Mr. Thomas G. Shearman revises his wealth distribution estimates for 1889 predicting that over half of U S wealth is owned by fewer than 45 000 people and that 250 000 hold more than three quarters of all wealth The piece argues wealth concentration threatens democracy but could be countered by tax reform tariff abolition and equal protection efforts.
Premier Laurier warns diplomacy may compel coal magnates to rethink their stance as Pennsylvania and Western miners seek a tariff. Coal bosses propose a 75 cent per ton duty on bituminous coal to force New England to pay tribute to miners and transport firms if Canada retaliates.
The article argues that higher import duties on American coal would hurt both nations. It notes U S coal exports to Canada vastly exceed Canadian imports from the U S and cites 1896 figures showing American coal sales at $8.4 million to Canada while the U S bought $2.6 million worth from Canada. It warns tariff warfare could disrupt a mutually profitable trade.
The week shows broad market strength with rising liquidity on the New York Stock Exchange and BostonExchange. Bulls dominate sentiment as cheap money and improving industry signals lift shares, bonds, and rails, suggesting a revival akin to late 19th century booms.
Irish leaders refuse jubilation for Victoria's diamond jubilee citing six decades of injustice, eviction, famine, and emigration in Ireland. The piece contrasts Ireland's population decline with Britain's growth and argues a reconciled Anglo-American friendship hinges on addressing Ireland.
The Observant Citizen notes Boston Theatre head usher H. A. Grant wearing black spectacles. The piece questions the cause of the change to his appearance, suggesting speculation about his condition or circumstances.
The column muses on Corbett Fitzsimmons optics and a playful jab at goggles. It notes a Boston Common band concert drawing thousands, charity rules, and a quirk about Sundays. It records Judge Corcoran at a ball game, a dramatic window farewell, and a wedding announced for John L. Kelly and Mary B. Sheehan. It mentions a beautified graveyard corner, a clever Milford cat guiding a deaf woman to the door, and praises Christie Macdonald at Tremont for her magnetic stage presence, especially her hands.
Miss Helen Donovan of Dorchester Avenue is awarded the usual menu prize of money after her menu was published on Monday June 14.
The daily table lists breakfast items fruit fried kidneys bread and butter hot rolls coffee followed by dinner of roast ribs of beef Yorkshire pudding green peas potatoes stewed rhubarb rolled rice bread and lemonade Supper features cold roast beef salad toast sandwich cheese and tea A recipe for fried kidneys describes pan frying with butter and gravy a Yorkshire pudding recipe uses milk flour eggs and baking while a toasted cheese method notes melting cheese with mustard pepper and butter Then Mrs H F Olsen of 5 West Second Street South Boston is listed as the contact.
Black velvet trimming with cotton back remains the popular old-fashioned choice for summer gowns. Renovators of old gowns use it to update past bodices, often reviving last year’s styles with simple additions.
A quiet June day frames a rich domestic scene where a poised young artist recalls a past romance amid memories of fame and sorrow. Interwoven are fashion notes about velvet and lace gown details reflecting period style and inexpensive chic.
A collection of humorous exchanges from several newspapers. Jokes touch on church seating, baseball crowds, cooks, lawyers, medical consultations, and wartime press quirks. Each quip shows light banter between common folks and professionals, reflecting period social norms.
Mrs Maurice La Montague is a New York society woman noted for her keen interest in outdoor sports and social engagements.
The column lists diverse tidbits: Andrew George, a famed West stockman, dies in Kansas City. Ibsen’s remark on realism. Dr. Persifor Frazer to attend a St. Petersburg congress. U S consul C W Chancellor returns to Baltimore disputing a faultyWine report. Mrs Chamberlain hosts the Prince and Princess of Wales. A Harrodsburg joke about gasoline mistook for mineral water. Epocah notes Hannis Taylor’s retirement and U S relations. Elder John Davis recalls revivals and 2757 converts. Gordon’s blood-marked war map is highlighted.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox weighs in on kissing in a sharp essay praising love and the kiss while critiquing casual and improper displays. She argues kisses express love, vary in meaning for men and women, and warns against frivolous, harmful kissing in society and marriage.
The eighteenth national saengerfest of the North eastern Saenger Band begins in Philadelphia tomorrow. Participants come from major Eastern cities, with mass choruses totaling about 6000 men, plus a 3000 voice schoolchildren chorus and several thousand mixed voices, promising the largest event of its kind in the country.
A fire damaged the Pickwick Hotel cafe annex at 19 and 121 Carondelet Street and the adjoining building, plus two upper hotel stories. Few guests were present and escaped unharmed. Loss estimated at 160000 dollars, fully insured.
Fire at Phillips Me last night damaged two locomotives at the Gandy River railroad roundhouse. Spark from an engine firebox started the blaze. loss pegged at 2000 dollars, fully insured.
Washington June 20 Senator Allison aims to push the wool schedule at the opening of the session, seeking a near end to tariff differences. Republican leaders report progress on tobacco compromises but warn the wool increase demand remains a focal contest before a final settlement.
The funeral for William Barr, a prominent member of several fraternal organizations, was held at 2 30 pm yesterday from the First Parish Church in Charlestown. Rev Charles H Pope led the service with music by the Columbia Quartet. Attendees included Boston Fusilier Veterans Henry Price Lodge of Masons Signet Commandery Orient Council Coeur de Leon Commandery Knights Templars Mt Vernon Lodge Odd Fellows. Burial at Woodlawn followed with Knights Templars rites by Coeur de Leon Commandery.
About thirty or forty of Manville’s largest taxpayers met to discuss annexation to Woonsocket. All favored the plan and a committee was empowered to seek the Manville Company’s view and obtain legislation to detach Manville from Lincoln and attach it to Woonsocket. Manville has 4000 residents and $500000 property value.
Miss Annie Price and Mr Charles Baker wed in Minot Hall last night administered by Rabbi Dr Lasker. Bridesmaids Kathie Ansel and S Steal joined ushers Mark Slutsky Mae Sheinfield Leonard Floss and John J Slutsky. The bride wore white brocaded silk with duchesse lace and bridal roses. The hall featured bunting and flowers and a collation with toastmaster Thomas Riley followed by dancing.
Miss Lena Salanaf and Harry Gershon were wed last evening at Knights of Honor Hall in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Schoher. Miss M. Green served as maid of honor and bridesmaids included the Misses A Gershon and L Green. M. and K. Sigel were best men. After the wedding trip the couple will live at 9 Battles Street Roxbury.
Miss Nettie Bergman and Mr Aaron Peitzker wed at Union Park Hall with Rabbi Schober officiating. Bridesmaids included Hannah Phillips Anna Bergman Beastie Adams and Flora Smithkin while Bas sett Pritasky and J Coldpack served as attendants.
The Royal Navy cruiser Pallas lay off Long Wharf drawing over 200 visitors as crowds pressed for tours between 1 and 5 pm. Officials planned a Jubilee display with flags at 8 am and sunset guns, noon salutes, and electric illuminations before departing Wednesday.
Open air services began on Boston Common under the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches with Rev. Edward Everett Hale and other speakers. Despite rain, a large crowd gathered on Charles Street Mall as the sun appeared. Hale urged trust over fear and that Christ made all in His image. Rev. B. F. McDaniell highlighted local virtues and monuments as moral guides. Services conclude with a benediction by Rev. C. R. Eliot and will continue each Sunday through June to August.
The memorial service for Captain Albert E. Proctor was held at 2 PM in East Boston Baptist Church Central Square. Fusileer Veterans and Grand Army posts led a procession from their armory to the church with delegations from associated societies in attendance. Orations were given by Comrades Frank N. Scott and John S. Camrell, with vocal and instrumental music by several performers. A poem by Captain Scott was read by Marshall S. Pike, a veteran composer aged 80.
In Providence Rhode Island June rumors of Brown University president Andrews resigning are denied. The Brown corporation and officials decline to discuss the matter further and report no change since the last meeting.
Sarah Louise Ervin visits the jail with delicacies and plans to renew efforts to gain bail for banker Spalding. The prosecuting attorney says the current $1,000 bail is excessive and will agree to a reduction to $50,000.
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