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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
The passage notes Massachusetts Senators opposed a Republican caucus plan to tax hides but caucus pressure may force them to back the bill. Senator Lodge led a strong rejection while the caucus pressed a duty on hides, prompting questions about the Senators’ forthcoming votes and declared outrage.
The Harvard freshmen were beaten by the American stroke taught by Courtney at Poughkeepsie while the varsity fared worse with the English stroke. Experts say Lehmann's method left Harvard in prime condition, though the stroke should be Americanized to perform best.
The National Business Men's League protests a tariff bill including a duty on hides and other prod ucts. Merchants and manufacturers resist taxes on essentials, warning of future insurrection as the public bears the cost. McKinleyism faces a likely electoral wipeout.
In Poughkeepsie the light Cornell crew led Harvard and Yale to win by a clear margin. Yale finished second, Harvard third, as Cornell’s unexpected win shifts intercollegiate rowing dynamics and tripartite future plans emerge.
The newly appointed Board of Trustees for Pauper Institutions transfers criminals from Deer Island House of Correction to Long Island charitable labor, a move earlier charged as a serious offense by Mrs. Lincoln, secretary to the prior administration led by Dr. Jenks. The piece notes a shift in legal framework governing the two boards and questions the timing and propriety of the act.
A Boston debate questions county authorized use of prisoners for city service. The piece notes a shift from internal transfer to moving inmates from county custody to perform outside work. It raises legality concerns about requisitions from city boards and the risk inmates be deemed free upon leaving county jurisdiction. The author cites Deer Island and Austin Farm as examples and critiques the inconsistency in past public emphasis.
The Observant Citizen discusses John T. Kelley and Mrs. Kelley sailing for England on July 3 and a summer stay abroad. It urges Boston Atheneum maintenance, reports on electric tram issues, praises France’s radio tint photography, and highlights Eliot at East Boston High School.
A collage of brief items notes Jerry Simpson representing the largest U S congressional district by population, a Belgian king preparing a Scotland coast yachting tour, and Mrs U S Grant and Mrs Sartoris summering in Sorrento Me. Other items include a Washington Irving portrait in Detroit, Charles Henry James Taylor admitted to the Baltimore Supreme Court, Raphael monument plans in Urbino with an international exhibition, Oregon politics with Mayor Pennoyer seeking governorship, Lord Rosebery’s golf comment, Mrs Ormiston Chant smoking under siege conditions yet opposing women smoking, a Penn marriage license for 76 year old James Fortune and 56 year old Adelaide McCormick, and a rekindled Confederate connection ending in renewed affection.
A writer praises cotton crepon as an affordable washable fabric for children dresses. It matches the look of organdie, requires no starch, dries quickly, and needs only light pressing. The author cites a mother with three boys and a daughter planning summer outfits to cut laundry costs.
Helen Norwood must choose between Lord Cliffdale and Ensign Ned Varney as the two suitors vie for her heart. After a return from sea, Varney reclaims Helen and she rejects the aristocrat, choosing true love and a wedding to Varney.
Daily table hints list breakfast options like Ora Buckwheat Caker and Maple, beefsteak and eggs with coffee, with a dinner menu of potato soup stuffed veal and vegetables. Recipes describe bread egg strips fried in butter, potato soup with milk and onion, Delmonico pudding and potato cakes, ending with a note from Mrs Be M Thompson at 4 East Springfield Street Boston Massachusetts.
The article details garments featuring puff sleeves at the elbow with black velvet ribbons. Ribbons edge the yoke and form long shoulder loops. A pale green gown showcases a Priscilla bodice with waist ribbon, tight puffed sleeves, and a pink mull gown with white silk band accents. Epaulets are removable for laundering and refreshed after washing.
A special train of seventy DeMolay Commandery members from Boston arrived in Pittsfield for a three day Berkshire Hills outing. They are joined by the Salem Cadet Band and met by Berkshire Commandery with a parade to Maplewood Hotel as headquarters.
Edith, Dowager Countess of Aylesford, died in London on June 2. She was the daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Poors-Williams, M. P., and married in 1871 to the seventh Earl of Aylesford, who died in 1895.
The Senate finished the wool silk and tobacco schedules of the tariff bill. Amendments adjust carpet and rug duties, including aubusson axminster moquette chenille and other textures. A second reading remains to address items passed over.
President sends Senate nominations for Irving B. Dudley of California as envoy to Peru. Also named are consuls Frank C. Denison of Vermont at Woodstock New Brunswick Frank Dill ingham of California at Auckland New Zealand and naval officers Captain G. C. Remy to commodore Commander W. H. Whiting to captain Lieutenant-Commander Frederick M. Symonds to commander.
London report cites Dr Chauncey M Depew saying the arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain will become law before President McKinley leaves office His remarks note American distrust of British methods and a belief Britain may seek land grabs both old and new He calls for a permanent U S British tribunal to resolve tensions and cites Irish opinion as a possible influence
The passage recalls a Jubilee celebration with a rocky brow overlooking the British sea and hundreds of warships below. Punch notes the ships as a crowning sight, praising the day as glorious and patriotic.
Bradstreet's condensed results from interviews with manufacturers and merchants across fifty eastern centers show little overall gain since last year with lower staple prices and modest improvement from pre election levels. Iron and steel lead the revival while woollens are constrained by tariff delays. Bank clearings fall slightly week over week but rise versus 1896. Canadian data notes exports and duties concerns with fewer failures than prior week.
Preparations are underway for a garden party at the Free Home for Consumptives on Quincy street. Grounds will glow with bunting lanterns and illuminated signs as twilight sets in. A fine musical program by Germania and C. M. T. 8S. bands and a group of colored singers is planned, with swings tilts for children and a donkey ride for a tour.
The Fifth Regiment Veteran Association met at Grand Army Hall for a business session naming President William Spaulding and a slate of vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and an executive committee drawn from Company A through I and K. A banquet followed at the Town Hall with entertainment by Col Edward S. Barrett, national Sons of Veterans president.
H. H. Rogers denies reports he attended a meeting in New York where Bay State Gas Co was said to merge with Standard Oil. Rogers states he knows nothing of the alleged deal and was not present at any meeting.
New York reports Heidelberg, Ickelheimer & Co will ship 600000 dollars in gold to Europe tomorrow. Earlier, 1900003 dollars in shipments were announced for the day. L. Von Hoffman & Co increased their shipment from 500000 to 1000000 dollars.
Isaac Fenno longtime Roxe bury resident and banker died yesterday afternoon at 8 20 at his Buena Vista street home after a brief illness. He was 74 years old.
Secretary Long arrived with Captain Lyons on the Dolphin and visited the Portsmouth Navy Yard this morning. Commodore Remey and staff greeted the party as Launch 132 traveled down the river, with a luncheon at the commodore's house and a visit to the boat shop before the planned sailing of Old Ironsides to Boston. A Board of Trade banquet followed at Rockingham House before the Dolphin heads to Bar Harbor.
The Belos Cadet Band performs this evening at Maverick Square starting at o'clock. The program includes marches and overtures such as Jolly Leichte Cavallriere La Carmela and McKinley's Inauguration, solos by Thomas Mullaly, and selections from Mikado and All Around the City with Sleigh Bells finale.
The Imperial navy ironclad Gangoot ran onto a reef near Transund during a morning storm and sank promptly. Reported saved are the crew of 628, with the vessel part of the Black Sea fleet. Gangoot measured 92 tons displacement and 8300 horsepower, armed with a 12 inch gun, four 9 inch guns, several smaller guns and torpedo tubes.
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