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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
4
A Boston Post item discusses a riot in New England involving a representative Democrat. The piece contrasts actions taken with and without a muzzle, highlighting political tensions and public response.
The legislative committee on mercantile affairs broadens its inquiries into telephone reform this year. Proposals include state supervision of telegraph firms and direct statutory cuts to telephone charges. The aim is to bring the telephone monopoly under authoritative restraint to protect the public, with regulation as the central issue before the Legislature.
The article analyzes January and February trust capitalization at 1 1063 000 000 and notes 1898 output at about 1 billion. It warns that inflated capitalization may collapse under low demand, calling the boom a speculative experiment likely to be painful.
East Boston grade crossings must be abolished at once but the bill’s commissioners should have discretion. Corporations demand a fixed plan, while lawmakers seek latitude to tailor the solution, avoiding rigid dictation from railroads and delaying but not denying action.
Massachusetts lawmakers debate resolutions on Senator Hoar's anti imperialist speech. The Washburn measure endorses Hoar's constitutional view against territorial conquest and praises his patriotism. A minority Mellen resolution criticizes imperial policy and condemns annexation and military subjugation of natives.
The occasion centers on Massachusetts Senators urged to vote for a treaty amendment. Washburn's general resolution fits current needs, echoing Hoar and Mellen, suggesting adoption would reflect the debated points and satisfy the Legislature whichever measure prevails.
Judge Dunbar urges the Metropolitan Park Commission to seize Nantasket Beach as the sole seashore reservation in the metro district before private ownership expands coastwide. He argues state duty to preserve public enjoyment for moral sanitary and economic reasons and warns costs will rise.
Major Loring W. Muzzey won a large majority as Lexington collector of taxes amid a varied career. He served in the Second Brigade MVM and managed the Equitable Safe Deposit, with Civil War service as quartermaster of the Twelfth Massachusetts and staff to famed generals.
Murray Leighton, known as Sir Leighton, falls for Grace Andrews after a Grace Church service. He asks to accompany her, attends practices, and professes love on New Year’s Eve. Grace agrees to marry him before departing for the new year.
A reflective poem by Sara Jewett on the human split between loneliness and social presence. It ponders death as the end of life’s mysteries and the hope of celestial light or eternal day beyond. The speaker questions ultimate meaning while time moves inexorably toward night or light.
The report notes Herbert Putnam of the Boston Public Library declined a change over salary loss. It cites unconfirmed talk that Secretary Alger will resign and General Anson G. McCook of New York may succeed him. The piece signals a broader cabinet reshuffle discussion.
Reported to succeed General Alger, G. McCook refuses to discuss the appointment while friends carry the note as if Mr. McCook has actually secured the post. Representative Eddy of Minnesota gained attention in Washington by moving on snowshoes during the blizzard.
About thirty five members of the Boston Schoolmasters' Club gathered at the Parker House for their annual dinner last night. Mr Henry I Sawyer presided and introduced Mr A Winship who spoke on Education in the West and Its Advancement in Late Years. Members then delivered informal remarks on current Boston school subjects.
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson presents a talk titled Industrial Education in Schools Is This a Help or Hindrance in Life at Legion of Honor Hall 200 Huntington Avenue on Friday March 10 under the Moral Education Association.
Darius Weekes keeper of Cuttyhunk Life Saving Station defends the crew after criticism of the Admiral Dewey stranding. He states the station reached the ship before 4 a.m. and all passengers were transferred safely via the Hill by ladder and surfboat, with the crew aiding Captain McGrath.
Josephine Curtis Woodbury of Boston challenges claims that Mrs Eddy borrowed ideas from Dr Quimby. She argues Eddy vs Arens settled in Massachusetts did not involve Quimby, and that the Dresser pamphlet quotes Eddy notes, while evidence of borrowing remains disputed.
Boston resident MAX H. Newman protests petitioners plan to exterminate English sparrows. He argues the finch is valued, humane treatment essential, and asks for a hearing to defend sparrows as life given by God, urging protection from execution. March 4, 1899.
A letter to the editor from George W. Mehaffey general secretary of the YMCA thanks the paper for its anniversary reception notice, expresses appreciation for courtesies extended, dated March 2.
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