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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1898
Page
4
The Post lists rates for daily and Sunday editions with payment in advance. One year costs 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, and monthly 0.25. The Boston Post price is 1.50 yearly, with six months at 0.75 and three months at 0.40. Subscribe by mail or at Boston office 259 Washington Street.
A unique exhibition opens at Mechanics' Building offering shooting and fishing swimming athletics woodcraft canoeing trapping natural history and outdoor life. The show portrays forest stream and lake experiences with broad public appeal and strong praise for its ingenuity.
The piece argues Congress should adjourn to empower the administration after a crisis driven defense appropriation. It laments Republican factionalism and distrust of their own body, urging the nation to feel safer with an administration free to pursue international policy, despite party pledges.
A Massachusetts editorial laments the anti cigarette bill replacing an adverse committee report. It questions the bill's sincere aim and warns it wastes legislative time. The piece urges dropping the measure with minimal discussion.
The article dismisses rumors of European alliances with Spain against the United States as unfounded. It argues that European powers would stay passive if a Spain US dispute arose, noting such nations prioritize their own concerns and Monroe Doctrine opposition would not trigger war.
The text argues that Congress might vote fifty or a hundred million for national defense if unlikely events occur. It notes Europe does not formally recognize the Monroe Doctrine but avoids obstructing it, using prudent restraint.
The Boston Post reveals a historic acquisition, adding six Hoe sextuple presses and two inserting presses to triple and quadruple its current capacity, with 120000 eight page papers per hour and plans to excavate cellars for installation.
The editorial urges passage of the Post bill regulating the three companies controlling Massachusetts telephone service. It argues a public tribunal would protect subscribers from high charges while noting the firms lobby against reform. The piece claims profits exceed 24 percent and calls for fair oversight.
A minority of the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs favors adding a referendum to the Boston board of apportionment bill. The proposal would shift tax money control from elected representatives to a majority of appointed officeholders, a radical change requiring public consent. The editor argues the referendum should be attached to the bill.
An unnamed Boston social figure drew attention at Hollis Street Theatre by removing a large hat amid the hat law. Maude Odell, the actress, again removed her hat after an usher delivered a request card. The writer laments theater annoyances and a socialite’s whispered remarks.
A narrator confesses his inadequacy to win a maid of many fancies. He notes her ideal eye color and hair, her preference for a tall, slender figure, and his own stout, small-statured self. Despite doubts and sarcasm, the maid agrees to marry, yielding a surprising yes.
Mrs. Annie L. Y. Orff now publishes the official railroad time book of St. Louis and city guide. Ta Guerrera, dubbed the Sarah Bernhardt, to perform in Paris next autumn. An English watch inscribed by Sir Walter Scott sold in London with related items. Grandsons of Charles Dickens all named Charles. one Charles Dickens, navy officer, is a son of Henry Fielding Dickens. H M Stanley plans a South African travel book with a chapter on meeting President Kruger. How to make a sash with narrow ribbon and lace insertion described with construction steps and style notes. The latest.
In a Chicago street tale, Robert Stanley bets he will wed heiress Grace Muller within six months. He rescues her from a runaway carriage, courts her, and after Grace composes a signed agreement by her aunt, the marriage proceeds despite auntie’s nap-enshrined protests.
Menu and recipes from Mrs J F Thornton of Somerville Mass list breakfast items oatmeal and ham and eggs to supper of beef and pudding. Includes Gipsy pudding and molasses gingerbread with a custard serving suggestion.
Senate ends day amid heated talks over House order for a Boston gas trust probe. Williams argues for gas commission lead. Bouve seeks May 1 report. George links Whitney pipeline to corrupt privileges. House adjourns after long session with cigarette bill and labor measures advancing.
Supreme Court session before Judge Barker tackled the Dillaway case against Boston Gas Light Co and others. Attorneys for Dillaway and Brown Bros argued to intervene as defendants. The bill seeks a receiver for the companies and removal of Mercantile Trust Co as trustee, plus cancellation of contracts with Brookline Gas Light Co and Massachusetts Pipe Line Co and recovery of funds paid for undelivered gas.
Judge Barker stated no bill will be filed as only a demurrer is proper. He ordered a notice to the trust company and an order directing the defendant to plead within a reasonable time.
Senator James A Gallivan defended a general free transfers proposal before the legislative committee on street railways. He said the measure parallels last year’s West End transfer bill but with broader reach to bypass the Boston Elevated railway exemption. Opponents included President Gaston of the Boston L and Counsel Burdett of the Massachusetts Street Railway Association.
A fuller report says the German bark Wilhelm Linck crew, abandoned at sea and landed at Marseilles by the Austrian steamer Clio on March 7, were rescued by the American schooner M. A. Achorn under Captain Ginn from New York. They were later transferred to the Spanish bark Borinquen from Brunswick on January 22 and then to the Clio on March 1, which supplied the Borinquen with provisions.
The Virginia sails from Portland to Boston Harbor in sixteen hours. Captain Clark’s John Johnson, wrecked off New Jersey, returns home to Maine. Scott sells the Whisper to East Boston. Bermuda talks surface for a coal deal in Jamaica. Captain Anderson of Beverly heads to Jamaica after 28 years with Boston Fruit. Bonnie Doone brings 20 000 feet of piling for Charlestown bridge. Michigan, under Captain Byrn, completes a nine day voyage from Liverpool. Victorian breaks faster, no passengers. Osberga sails from Rio Janeiro on lumber duty. May and other craft exchange hands at Long Wharf. Canada from Liverpool docks with strong cargo and mails. Senate funds replacement for Hamlin. Mary Jenness crew head to New York. Buoy changes noted. Seaboard arrives for Machias service but repairs needed. Ella Clifton chartered for freight to Maine ports. The Landman.
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