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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
4
The Post argues the telephone bill serves the common people, turning it from luxury to necessity. It aims to let bakers, shopkeepers, and small businesses access telephones, urging Democrats to support and push enactment in the Legislature.
A bill to revive the army lieutenant general grade, aimed to appoint General Nelson A. Miles to the office, is favored by the military affairs committee. Miles, the first civilian to reach current major general seniority, commands the army under the President and is deemed fitting for the distinguished rank.
In a letter to New England governors for a Paris exposition representation Wolcott states the 1900 Paris Fair marks the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth. Massachusetts will follow the governor’s lead and celebrate 1901 as the new century’s birth.
The piece argues that any war between the United States and Spain would instantly end Cuba’s Spanish sovereignty. It says hostilities would fuse Cuba issues with the Maine incident, regardless of provocation, and that Spain’s responsibility for the Maine should be judged separately. The logic of war would overshadow nuanced debate.
A proposed bill in Boston seeks to abate the perennial nuisance of recounting ballots. It requires petitioners for a recount to satisfy the Board of Elections that the recount is unnecessary before action is taken.
The passage argues that recounts must prove real necessity and warns against abuse of vote scrutiny. It calls for a 3 percent margin threshold to trigger recounts and for election officers to ensure accurate and honest counting at the polls. It stresses the need for a straight count and secret ballots.
The United States rejects foreign defensive or offensive alliances in a possible war with Spain. It must rely on its own resources and uphold national dignity, avoiding entangling commitments even amid crisis. England and Japan may be willing, but the U.S. will not enter partnerships for protection or honor.
The Observant Citizen notes R. E. Armstrong of St. Andrews appointed to accompany a government exhibit to the Sportsmen's Club fair. It mentions New Brunswick collecting birds and animals for hunters and tourists, plus local society items and Boston theater funding concerns.
A nostalgic verse contrasts ancient chivalry with modern female resilience. It recalls maidens guarded by hair chains and knights in armor, noting today’s women enact quiet justice without jousts or lances, each woman as her own knight against fate.
Mrs Patterson hires Selma from the workhouse after hearing voices claiming danger. Selma talks of spirits guiding theft, and the trio plan a burglary. They steal valuables, but a note from Selma reveals no supernatural voices and that she fled with the loot, leaving Mrs Patterson shocked by the ruse.
A pink silk princess corset skirt combines a corset and skirt into one piece designed to wear with a princess style dress. It eliminates the waist band and enhances natural lines. Home sewers could recreate it in cambric with removable bones and optional sewn-in steels along with removable laundry-friendly fastenings.
Daily table hints list a breakfast of oranges Irish oatmeal broiled serod baked potatoes hot biscuits doughnuts coffee and more followed by a dinner including bean soup white sauce creamed potatoes bread and butter cheese pickles and mountain dew pudding plus a supper of croquettes potato salad and tea cakes. The notes give methods for broiled serod bean soup and mountain dew pudding with a signature from Mrs John Craven of Jamaica Plain.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll's former Sunday school teacher John P. Robertson dies at Ashtabula Ohio at age 90. He lived 54 years in the house once occupied by Ingersoll's father. James Kerr once clerk of the national House of Representatives now works in railroad construction building a major line in Peru and a shorter line in Missouri.
A proposal seeks dean approval to install a stained glass window in memory of Jane Austen in Winchester Cathedral where she is buried. Window selection will hinge on donor support. In other notes Emperor William of Germany orders officials to be ready to seal the prince’s papers upon Bismarck’s death, to guard possible revelations. Four generations of one Belleville Michigan family live under one roof, the youngest age 1 and oldest 92, with much local kinship among township residents.
A collage of light humor from 19th century papers features Freddie venerating his watch, a minister noted for a public display, a joke about currant jelly in romance, and a blunt rebuttal from Old Billyyns.
Mrs Hulda L Loomis appeals for support for a legislation to regulate nurses hours and sleeping quarters in hospitals. She notes nurses' heavy responsibilities, low pay, and safety concerns for patients, urging public attendance at the March 11 hearing before the labor committee at the State House.
The class of 1887 at MIT elected N. Q. Stewart of Everett as president, O. S. Hersey of Nashua as first vice president, Morton E. Cobb of Newton as second vice president, E. G. Thomas of Boston as secretary, and G. O. Draper of Hopedale as treasurer at a gathering on Newbury Street.
The Boston Common Council narrowly declined a second reading on a resolution criticizing Fire Commissioner Russell for excluding the Sisters of Charity from engine houses. Lawmakers vote 17 to 3 to appoint a special committee to urge the mayor to replace the commissioner.
The House debated and defeated by a tie the motion for reconsideration of the order for an investigation into the gas trust. Speaker cast the deciding vote, producing a tied result and ending the motion. The episode included heated remarks by Representatives, a roll call, and a final count of 98 yeas and 98 nays before adjustments.
Mrs Ellen M. Henrotin president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and others from Chicago Indianapolis Kansas City and Denver leaders prepare the fourth biennial convention in Denver the third week of June. Several candidates seek president with Mrs Alice Ives Breed of Massachusetts announcing.
Is a wonderful water. In a Boston testimonial F S Mead of Dorchester reports kidney trouble and diabetes prior to using Lincoln Spring Water. After five cases he notes no sugar in urine, weight gain, and full improvement per his physician.
Advertises Lincoln Spring Water as a remarkable remedy with many testimonials. Claims numerous letters from cured customers, inviting readers to request a pamphlet of testimonials from prominent individuals.
The board states eighteen deaths were clearly in personal crisis and seventy four non fatal cases were apparently in personal crisis intent. Forty five deaths occurred in Boston and fifteen in other towns. Fifty six non fatal accidents in Boston and sixteen elsewhere. Eight fatal cases of fire by electricity were recorded rate wide.
The House briefly discussed granting women the right to vote on liquor license grants yesterday. The bill will receive final discussion and a vote today at 1 p.m.
The Music Hall corporation directors approved a private sale. The buyer, a New York capitalist, plans a large office building on the site and the property will stay as is for two years. Assessed at 415000, with 300000 on land across 18000 feet. Benjamin F. Dutton buys old Congregational House buildings at Beacon and Somerset to expand Houghton & Dutton store. The Congregational House Trust owned the building, covering 13192 square feet with total assessment 527000, of which 422000 is land and 106000 is building.
The Boston Press Club held its annual meeting at 14 Bow Street last evening. President Frank Brownell declined re election. Edward W Hazewell was elected president with a slate of officers and directors across the Associated Press Globe Journal and other papers.
William Booth founder of the Salvation Army will land in Boston from Rochester New York on Friday evening April 7. Mayor Josiah Quincy will greet him at the Boston and Albany depot and Booth will respond. On Saturday April 8 a social mass meeting is set for Tremont Temple at 8 PM with Governor Roger Walcott presiding and the Mayor present.
An advertisement card lists refunds for failing cough cures and a money back guarantee on a 25 cent bottle. Signatories include Emery Souther and multiple firms such as Rust & Richardson Drug, George C. Goodwin & Co, C. E. Woodward & Co, J. D. Knowlton, N Adams & Co, and William A. Chapin. The note mentions over two hundred others.
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