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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
4
The article argues modern war hinges on money. It cites U S government spending of 50 million dollars and gold inflows totaling 12.775 million during the war scare since February 2. It compares Spanish and U S debts, noting Spain’s debt far exceeds its population and contrasts U S bond strength with European lending constraints.
The Alaska Yukon survey from 1896, conducted by the Geological Survey, reaches print after delays. The writer criticizes government publishing slowness and notes the data would have been valuable months earlier amid Klondike interest.
A Massachusetts Senate hearing on House Bill 665 raises concerns over Senator F H Williams as stockholder in Bell Telephone Company and his committee vote against the favorable report. Representative W S Kyle, a mercantile affairs member, admitted supplying insulated wire to Bell, signaling possible conflict. The letter cites Senate Rule 10 and House Rule 4 regarding conflicts of interest and committee service.
The text argues that Rule 19 allows the House to compel a member to make satisfaction for breaches and to bar voting or speaking until done. It asks whether such rules protect public dignity when private rights conflict with official votes as in Kyle's case, noting Senate and House aims to curb such conflicts and questioning the rules' meaning.
The Post telephone bill passed the mercantile affairs committee by a narrow margin and was favorably reported in the House. It authorizes the Gas and Electric Light Commission to recommend changes in rates and service rather than issue binding orders, drawing on Railroad Commission precedent. Support asserts the bill is practical and could yield radical rate reductions if properly applied, while opposing further weakening amendments.
The jury acquitted Sheriff Martin and deputies of the Lattimer shooting of striking miners last September. The court argued riot justification, but nineteen unarmed men were killed and thirty-five wounded, provoking condemnation of the verdict as inhumane and unjust.
The estate of William Upham Moulton publisher of the True Flag is valued around five hundred thousand dollars with most assets from the paper’s profits. The widow Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton and her family are the principal legatees. The True Flag carried no advertisements and focused on short stories with a large circulation.
A 19th century House scene recalls Congressman Candler and Governor Long bridging party divides. The speaker praises Long and McKinley as two leaders the nation can trust for judgment and integrity amid grave responsibilities.
Poetic reflection contrasts friendly British sentiment with American economic ties. The speaker questions whether John Bull’s praise rests on solid ground or is driven by Yankee bonds and stocks and shared fault lines with Spain.
The cloth costume shown features a pale coffee color with a pink silk chemisette at the waist and a left side blouse opening over a pink yoke. Black satin folds trim the edges and front seams, with white lace cascade over the opening and square satin epaulets at the shoulders. The sleeve ends in folded wrists.
General Sir Hugh Henry Gough VC has been named keeper of the Tower of London jewels. He is the younger of two VC brothers honored for defending the Indian empire during the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion. The piece also notes memorial plans for Rev. A M Toplady and profiles General Jamont, a Breton veteran of Crimea, Lombardy, Mexico, and Metz.
A letter to the editor from Charlestown dated March 9 1898 reports that Thomas A Kelley received 498 votes at the Ward 4 caucus pledged to David B Shaw and asks for a correction in the Post. The correspondent signs as Constant Reader.
A young wife recalls marriage to Horace, rejection by his wealthy kin, and severe estrangement followed by reconciliation. After leaving her mother, she bears a son, endures cold treatment, and wins back trust as Horace falls ill. Their renewed bond brings lasting happiness and harmony in a once troubled home.
Newspaper quotes poke jokes about marriage debts wives and husbands. Lines from North American Chicago Record Free Press Puck and The Chicago Record echo social humor on matrimony and divorce.
The notice lists a daily meal plan with breakfast items such as sliced oranges oatmeal sugar and cream breaded mutton chops rice croquettes graham muffins pastum cereal coffee and rad. Dinner features tomato soup roast stuffed veal green peas mashed potatoes radishes olives and apple tapioca pudding with tea. Supper offers cold roast veal potato salad cider jelly blanc mange and plum pie with a potato salad dressing recipe. The card is signed by Mrs Charles Fredey of 7 St Paul Street Boston.
Miss Lou May Fisher aged 16 of Middletown died at her home in Pame cha from an excessive nose bleed after being attacked about a week earlier. Physicians had given only temporary relief as the nosebleeds recurred at intervals.
Mrs. Annie E. Shaw 43 of 337 Tremont Street was knocked down on Wal tham near Washington by a horse driven by B Sars field of Ware Street Cambridge. She suffered a dislocated nose and bruised legs.
About 1000 guests attended the fifth annual masquerade ball at Mechanics' Building in Boston. Three hundred couples paraded in elaborate costumes reflecting many nations with strong patriotic colors and fanciful characters. The grand march led by Joseph Sonnabend featured 200 couples, with prizes awarded to the most striking outfits.
Tufts College reports an attempted burglary at Easton Hall followed by a successful entry in which William C. West and J. J. Tucker were robbed of cash and valuables. West battled the intruder, who escaped after knocking him senseless. Tucker lost $69 from a study desk. Police suspect the suspect's identity.
Governor Wolcott appoints former Fall River mayor James F. Jackson as a justice of the Senior Court to replace James Robert Dunbar who resigned. Salary set at $6000 annually plus travel expenses. Also named Edward W. Chapin of Holyoke to the Holyoke Police Court to replace the late William B. C. Pearsons.
Gloucester liquor license commissioners set the annual cost at 2000 dollars, a 500 dollar increase. The raise covers both first and fourth class licenses for the coming year.
Philadelphia March 9 John Wanamaker announced as candidate for Governor by the Business Men's Republican League after a February meeting. In his acceptance he condemns party machines, pledges active campaigning and asserts he will put state interests first over boss control. He signals he may serve as his own campaign manager.
A terse notice from Meyer of Hotel Mieasset Boston seeks sellers for a few thousand shares of Copper King of Arizona stock at 50 cents a share minus commissions. Contact MEYER at 836 Washington gt for details.
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