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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
4
The item presents an archival notice from a Boston publication linked to Democratic perspectives in New England. Details remain garbled but indicate political alignment or a representational role within the region's Democratic press discourse.
Report on General Miles and the embalmed beef affair faces suppression by the Executive Department. Critics argue hiding the evidence undermines public access and campaign integrity, noting that testimony favored Miles while accusing Wiger and Eagan of incompetence. Evidence had circulated in newspapers.
The Beet Sugar Association led by Oxnard fights the Sugar Trust headed by Havemeyer over tariff policy. Both claim public interest while pursuing self interests as they influence Republican legislation. The author argues mistrust of both sides and suggests gas prices in Boston reflect broad profiteering.
The article extols Class Day as the college's nonformal culmination of undergraduate life, a golden annual event for students and their female relatives. It contrasts lively ceremonies with traditional commencement, noting evolving customs, campus color, and enduring rituals like the Tree and John Harvard's statue.
New York gas prices at 50 and 65 cents per thousand cubic feet, set by competition among rivals, show legitimate pricing rather than cut throat tactics. Private consumers and long term contracts at similar rates suggest gas can be cheap yet profitable, inviting scrutiny of Boston's rates and a seven year outlook with a new burner patent.
An advertisement extols Oak Hall offerings for boys and men from dress suits to swimming tights. It notes tents, straw hats, coats, and sporting gear for boating yacht golf tennis and biking, alongside praise for artist Mr Duffee and a pastel portrait at Rev Denis O Callaghan’s residence.
The Yale and Harvard baseball series opened at Soldiers Field to a large crowd. Yale defeated Harvard on Harvard soil, signaling a cautious start to the intercollegiate set. The game was well played, fair, and leaves the series open with two remaining contests. A Harvard win next Thursday on the Thames would balance the series and erase the earlier defeat.
The Gorilla yacht of the Hull and Corinthian clubs sails today with George O. Curtis and friends including W. N. Goodwin Fred S. Moore and C. W. Fowler aboard to view the Harvard Yale race at New London next week then plans a northerly cruise from Provincetown July 4. A Boston K T delegation sails to Portland Maine for St John's Day celebrations with a return tomorrow.
A reflective poem by G. D. B. honors a mother on reaching eighty. It envisions family love, enduring memories, and a final heavenly welcome as walls and generations witness her life. The piece blends affectionate tribute with spiritual imagery, celebrating motherhood and longevity.
The latest personals note that DeWolf Hopper will marry Miss Nella Bergen, the prima donna, just before the El Capitan company sails for England. Other items include Mrs Emmons Blaine paying taxes on $1,568,000 in personal property and political moves in Chicago and Havana.
A jumble of quips and cartoon captions from multiple papers includes remarks about a suit with Miss Rockford, a critical note on Asia Minor products, a banker’s take on a son in law, a missing New England farmer gag, glasses and schooners for eyesight, a civil service joke, a Scribus book joke, and a charity ball outfit discussion.
The ad promotes clothing for young men finishing school offering Black Worsted Suits in Sacks and Frocks priced from 8 to 18 dollars. It touts Blue Serge as ideal for general wear and highlights 750, 10, 12.5 and 15 dollar suits, claiming superior quality versus higher priced rivals. Summer furnishings like shirts and neckwear are also featured with a windows display invitation.
The Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club held a rally at its headquarters on 19 Hampshire Street last evening. Principal address by John R. Murphy water commissioner with speeches by Stewart E. Hoyt Francis M. Gray Charles Sullivan Isalah D. Barret and John R. Hoyt.
In this tale Roy Taylor discusses with Eustis Ford which Bateman sister he will marry, while Laura schemes to gain lace using a pedler disguise. Bertie confronts deceit and the outcome hinges on love and wealth. Laura later ponders why Eustis chose Bertie and why the lace supplier never reappeared.
The remains of the late General A. V. Kautz arrived from Seattle and were interred at Arlington with military honors. General Kautz was a protégé of Admiral Kautz, and funeral services were held for General Daniel McAuley, who died in Managua five years ago. his body was brought to the United States by the cruiser Detroit. The burial service followed Grand Army ritual.
Captain Ernest Kinney hails the Prince Arthur as the new Dominion Atlantic line steamer arrives at the end of Long Wharf from Hull England. Identical to the Prince George she will be moved upcoming by Yarmouth N S. After a nine day nineteen hour voyage at fourteen knots the ship will be inspected by U S inspectors and Captain Hill before departure.
A Worcester crowd of over 2500 packed the Holy Cross campus for the fifty sixth commencement. Governor Roger Wolcott and staff attended along with Bishop James Healy the college’s first graduate from 1849. Speakers included William H. Leahy and Edward J. Hussey as Bishop Healy urged workers’ value over professionals and reminisced on the college’s foundation.
The Hague June 22 The American demand to protect private property at sea has not yet been presented to the peace conference. Some delegates say the topic may not be discussed while others warn America will oppose it strongly with Britain and other powers if it is raised. The disarmament committee rejected three paragraphs of Count Muravieff circular as unsatisfactory for policing explosive ordnance. Mr Holls met with Prince von Hohenlohe and Baron von Bulow in Berlin amid reports of Emperor Wilhelm II.
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