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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a period edition labeled as The Representative Democratic Paper of New England. It reflects the paper’s stance and regional political voice with standard newsroom phrasing and archival tone.
A concise motto combines purpose with restraint, signaling a disciplined approach. The phrase emphasizes guided action and speech free from needless restraint, suitable for a civic or organizational slogan.
A provision in a large appropriation bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell 58 million dollars of Central Pacific railroad notes held by the government. Proceeds, including accrued interest, go to the general fund for current expenses as the deficit looms and bond windfalls fade. The piece questions how the coming Congress will manage rising costs and potential tax or bond actions.
Mayor Quincy told a legislative committee that there is no general demand in Boston or elsewhere to shift municipal elections to align with state and national elections. He argued the proposal is a weak Republican ploy, offering no practical benefit and failing to produce a lasting partisan shift.
The piece notes Utah Pennsylvania and Delaware lacking Senators as vacancies persist. Utah adjourned without electing a Senator amid Mormon church influence, Pennsylvania stalls over an indicted candidate, and Delaware blocks any choice due to a powerful legislator. It argues public election would prevent church or money influence.
The stance condemns the sparrow campaign and calls on the city to drop it. It praises those who support ending the campaign and stresses focusing on more important local issues.
Boston prepares a heartfelt reception for General Nelson A. Miles a proud Massachusetts native and Civil War veteran who rose to command the armies of the United States. Locals praise his stand against the War Department leadership and his care for soldiers in the field.
In Boston yesterday a cocoanut the size of a man’s head was found in a museum mail basket. It originated from Florida sent by Colonel Frank P. Stone while Admiral Howison heads the South Atlantic squadron and General Miles visits Boston. Local talk covers electric streetcars, ice cutting costs, and a high level sewer proposal seeking nearly 5 million dollars.
The text argues against eradicating sparrows and urges stopping extermination efforts. It claims practical impossibility of wiping out insects or animals by artificial means and warns that slaughter in one area would be offset by migrations from elsewhere. It cites public sentiment and potential cross‑border import risks.
Poem on lines between politics religion and business. It argues a man’s true standing comes from character not profession. The verse praises the Golden Rule and duty, stating everyone must do their best and that ultimate praise lies in a good life.
In a lively club scene, a widower Mr Smith attracts a Parisian flirt Miss Semone who schemes to marry him. A waiter card trick and a table for four unfold as Mr Smith introduces his supposed wife, revealing Miss De Roy’s shock and the tangled social play.
A dining list from Mrs. Retta H. Monahan of Wellesley Massachusetts outlines dinner foods including White Soup Roast Leg of Lamb Strawberry Jelly Mashed Potatoes Creamed Onions Squash Tapioca Cream Mince Pie Cheese Coffee and Supper features Cold Sliced Lamb Hot Rolls Wafers Peach Sauce and Crisp Cookies followed by a detailed recipe for crisp cookies with butter sugar eggs milk nutmeg cinnamon baking powder flour and sugar.
Friends and business associates attended the funeral of Robert S. Gardiner from Arlington Street Church at noon. The Rev. John Duckson conducted the service. Pallbearers included Lucius Tuttle and A. Taft. Burial was at Newton Cemetery.
The Navy Department refutes reports of any planned relief for Admiral Dewey at Manila. Dewey has helped capture Iloilo and aided operations at Cebu and Negros. Awaited actions include driving Aguinaldo loyalists from near Manila and a close blockade to cut insurgent supplies, after which a successor may be named.
Rear Admiral Henry Lycurgus Howil Howison, commander of the Charlestown Navy Yard, was detached by Secretary Long to leave March 6 for Washington to await orders for command of the South Atlantic station. His successor at the yard is not named. He previously served as executive officer on the Nantucket during the Sumter and Wagner attack and on the Catskill during the Charleston Harbor forts engagement.
Sergeant George R. Ouse of the Honourable Artillery Company lands in Boston and stays at the Parker House as London and Boston committees discuss a future London visit. Sergeant Casey will outline plans at a Monday smoke talk. Lord Denby, Earl and lieutenant colonel, expected to attend later events.
March 21 dinner planned by the Boston Merchants' Club at the Algonquin Club with General Miles in full dress uniform. He will be honored with a reception at the Algonquin Club before the dinner and stay with Adjutant-General Dalton at the Somerset Hotel. Secretary Alger works on second lieutenant appointments amid delegation fights. about 80 names are considered permanently placed.
Letter from Alice Stone Blackwell notes 22 204 for and 861 against in the 18 percent referendum. She cites mass posters urging a no vote and reports in 238 of 322 towns no woman voted no. She adds most women are indifferent, but among interested voters most favor suffrage.
A collage of quotations shows varied reactions to defeats and marriages. The Indianapolis Journal mocks a defeated politician while the Chicago Post jokes about forelock timing. The Philadelphia North American notes a marriage standard, and the Detroit Free Press explains Warbie's jewelled sword gift tied to a popular song.
The end of the dramatic season brings March 27 shows at the Hollis and New York Lyceum company. London Strand lease by Broadhurst brothers. Maud Harrison returns in The Purple Lady at Bijou. Blame: Burr McIntosh ill in Philadelphia. Blanche Bates shines in The Three Musketeers in Montreal.
Telegraphs confirm Mme Schumann Helink will perform as Ortrud in the season opener in Boston on March 27. Illness described as erysipelas by physicians, mild but painful. Boston Theatre box office opens for subscription and season ticket sales, with schedule for fourteen performances and single tickets beginning March 21.
The popular operatic duo Arnim and Wagner opened their new sketch A Military Engagement at Keith's only after trunks arrived from New York. The clever concert, full of witty dialogue and musical display, won immediate acclaim from a large audience and promises further laurels for the pair.
At 57 Rockland Street Roxbury last evening Peter P Veale was honored on the eve of his voyage to Ireland. A prominent Hibernian, he formerly treasurer of Roxbury Division 19 A O H and now treasurer of the Thomas Francis Meagher Athletic Association. Present were Captain John J Hickey and Mrs Hickey Captain Cronin and Mrs Cronin Thomas Cummins, Joseph F Madden and Division 19 A O H officers W J Salmon M J Kennedy Mrs Kennedy David J Murphy Daniel Hurley John B O Higgins and Patrick Guine of Division 43 as Veales friends saw him depart from Park Square station.
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