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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1897
Page
4
The President-elect arrives in Washington after a rapid nationwide progress marked by ovations and warm receptions. Amid anticipated opposition in the next four years, today he is hailed as the chosen executive head of the people with united backing.
The piece argues President Cleveland is right to oppose the educational test for immigrants. It says good citizens matter more than readers and writers and warns the Corliss amendment is a blunder. It urges direct fixes to immigration issues rather than illiteracy as a pretext for exclusion.
The March votes across Massachusetts towns show a steady tilt against liquor licenses under local option. Smaller towns remain mostly license towns, while larger towns swing toward no license, reflecting temperance growth through public opinion rather than state prohibition.
The piece argues Congress will not enact a ban on transmitting news of prize fights and condemns government censorship. It cites New York’s death penalty reporting ban as an example where public opinion and newspapers resisted law, and states restraint should come from press self regulation, not legislative whim.
A judiciary committee at the State House held a hearing on Representative Grimes's stock gambling bill inspired by Governor Wolcott's inaugural, marking it as one of the most salutary measures before the Legislature. The proposal forbids selling.
The piece argues for a broad stock trading restriction law covering state or municipal officers treasurers of corporations and private trustees. It notes the risk of dishonesty in both public and private sectors and acknowledges no law can make men honest, but expects the measure to deter temptation and calls for swift passage.
A column blends April like weather with summer travel ideas and local chatter. Mentions Mme Modjeska health, Bordman Hall illness, Colonel Henry Walker, and a humorous car conductor story while noting cleaner sidewalks and exhaling public decorum.
The tale centers on A and B both figures of town disputing ownership of a $2 bill found on Tremont street. Old Hoss recounts Carlton grabbing the bill first, then flaunting it as if real money while claiming misdeeds and later implying charitable intent if reclaimed.
A poetic note by A. W. Leonard expressing lifelong affection for a cigarette as a beloved companion. The speaker pledges enduring love from first meeting to forever, framing the cigarette as a treasured prize and beloved.
The notice lists a full daily meal plan including breakfast items such as oranges creamed fish fried potatoes hot rolls coffee and dinner options of broiled beef steak mashed potatoes fried parsnips bread and butter hot apple pie cheese supper oyster stew with crackers bread and butter canned peaches roll jelly cake and a chocolate jelly cake. A recipe for a jelly roll with eggs sugar flour cream of tartar soda salt directs baking in an oblong tin and rolling with jelly while hot. G A Torrance 8 Water Street Neponset Mass.
The ownership of that $2 bill remains unsettled with no expected split in the M C U. Members have taken sides and glare at each other. Mr. George W. Degraff is the man described as A in the Post account.
After a shared discovery of cash the two friends fell out. A claims ownership as finder while B asserts possession and deposits the money in a bank earning interest. With their bond broken and each side supported by differing views of possession the rightful owner remains disputed.
A reader named J. M. writes to the Post asserting the rightful owner holds the claim to a found $2 bill. The letter is dated March 2 and emphasizes legal ownership over the finder.
A letter argues over who owns a bill, challenging a claim by A and proposing medical tests for vision. The writer notes that eye condition can vary with disease and suggests verifying sight by whether A can spot a $2 bill from thirty yards, ending with a playful jab from a YMCA group member.
In response to a Post question about who owns the bill between A and B, the speaker argues that ownership rests on honesty rather than possession, noting that A found the bill.
A narratively styled couple discusses Newport society versus meadow life during a countryside walk. A man Paul Moshier confesses love in a letter and attends a charity ball hoping to see Miss Davis, who arrives with daisies adorning her gown.
In a March 2 note the author argues a $2 claim is rightfully B’s but hopes B will give $1 to A as a fair settlement, reflecting a kind gesture to the old friend.
A letter from J. W. E. of 1 St. Mary street Brookline argues that a bill belongs to the person who lost it, not to A or B. The writer states the rightful owner is the one who misplaced the document.
A letter to the editor dated March 2 argues that the parties should each receive one dollar, claiming this division would prevent further disagreement and settle the matter.
A reader corrects an error in the Post stating Stoneham voted Yes on the license question. The letter asserts Stoneham truly voted No by 118 votes, urging correction and reflecting the will of Stoneham voters.
The Twombly Company florists of Mason and Tremont streets send a large 4 by 4 basket to Mrs McKinley at the White House. William S Twombly’s son carries the floral tribute to Washington, recalling past inaugurations of Hayes Garfield and Harrison. The Massachusetts arms motif, roses, acacia, lilac, violet, and American beauties embellish the arrangement, artistically designed and fragrant.
The ad claims Angier's Petroleum Emulsion treats pulmonary diseases by soothing bronchial and lung surfaces while boosting appetite and digestion. It asserts non irritant taste and scent and antiseptic action aids stomach function and blood repair.
Meetings of the Board of Aldermen and Common Council ended with Mayor Courtney blocking key actions. The Common Council adopted orders to remove Bray, Callahan, Kerwin, Cahill, Annis, and Donahue, but the upper board balked on a technicality, leaving mayoral appointees in place until next week.
Mrs. James Gary, wife of the newly chosen Postmaster-General, remains a social favorite as society circles discuss the appointment and its implications.
Ash Wednesday opens Lent with Catholic and Episcopal services across the city. Ashes will be blessed at high mass in Catholic churches and distributed at the end, with congregants receiving ashes at the altar rail. Lenten devotions including the Rosary and stations of the cross will be held Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Petition drives circulate in Boston Cambridge Newton Watertown Allston and Brighton backing amendments to Chapter 646 to allow the Boston Elevated Railway Company to build elevated lines. The plan calls for a Boston to Harvard Square Cambridge line with a depot near the old Tremont House and Harvard Square as the hub extending to Watertown and Newton.
Boston editor questions House bill 661 to widen Charlestown street and fund a public market. It would relieve the West End company of nearly 1 million in subway interest and shift the burden to Boston taxpayers. Ex Senator Sanger, author of a similar measure, was seen at a West End meeting as a vocal stockholder.
W C MacDonald, famed Montreal tobacco baron, adds a further donation to McGill University following prior gifts totaling 1.5 million dollars. The latest amount remains unspecified in the report, continuing his pattern of major philanthropy to the institution.
The Rev Dr George Scoville Mallory editor of the Churchman died early this morning in New York. He was a prominent clergyman and church leader with a long career in religious journalism.
A household guideline praises the reliable use of Dr Bull s Syrup for daily care and wellness, noting its place in a well stocked pantry and its trusted reputation for comforting remedies.
Ex Representative Thurston and others condemn Benjamin Butler while Hayes defends a citizen statue. The military affairs committee rejected the petition, signaling a likely House fight. critics question Butler's character and legacy in Massachusetts.
Backers of the Boston Elevated Railway Company filed petitions in the House from South Boston Roxbury and Charlestown. The committee reported leave to withdraw on a $50 000 appropriation for a Benjamin F Butler equestrian statue. A bill to authorize towns and cities to manufacture gas and electricity was killed 123 to 69. The House adjourned amid debate on the public service report against cutting the fire marshal’s salary. Three woman suffrage bills in committee are expected to be reported adversely.
Secretary Olney received a Caracas dispatch stating Venezuela has appointed Dr. Juan Pietrie as minister to England. Pietrie is already in Europe as Venezuelan minister to Germany and Spain, signaling a practical resumption of relations between Great Britain and Venezuela.
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