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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
4
An advocacy piece argues the Post telephone bill would popularize the telephone to daily needs and boost employment. It contends wider use would create many more jobs for linemen, operators, and general electrical workers, benefiting working people in the Legislature.
Ambassador Choate’s London address to the Association of Chambers of Commerce impresses both sides of the Atlantic. He frames U S Britain ties as allied in civilization yet rivals in commerce, signaling mutual advantage while rejecting pompous rhetoric. The speech blends sharp realism with principled diplomacy.
The phrase aims to appeal to British love of fair play while preserving the sense of brotherhood among the people. It reflects a balance between justice and communal solidarity in public rhetoric.
The death of Joseph Medill ends a half century of newspaper leadership. He controlled the Chicago Tribune from 1855 until his passing, shaping journalism and public life. A charter Republican, Civil Service Commission member, and Chicago mayor after the great fire, his influence extended across the West.
The piece notes Boston’s evacuation of British forces is celebrated with patriotic lessons, while St Patrick’s Day is observed elsewhere. Mentions William De. Lane of Harvard, Charles K. Bolton of the Boston Atheneum, and others. rumors about Putnam’s stance and Arthur B. Carter’s daughter Dorothy Pauline are referenced alongside local church union talks.
The bill to remove grade crossings in East Boston advances with a Superior Court appointed commission to decide necessary work. Railroads pay 50 percent of costs, the Commonwealth 30 percent, and the city 20 percent. failure to accept could lead railroads to remove tracks.
The Board of Apportionment protests the Legislature’s interference with Boston’s debt adjustments for the current year. It argues the Board of Estimate and Apportionment should operate free of added burdens and new obligations while in its experimental stage, with existing appropriations allowed to stand.
Dr Samuel A Green, a famed Bostonian and Massachusetts Historical Society official, celebrated his 69th birthday with congratulations. The column recalls his Civil War service, hints at Librarian Putnam’s succession, and notes Chelsea events and dons of Baron von Holleben among assorted local anecdotes.
The poem-like scene recalls Joseph Choate’s grand entrance to Windsor Castle with Yeoman guards and Highland marchers. Jokes amuse the Queen and court as Choate balances attire and wit while guests fill London with laughter after his formal presentation to Her Majesty.
Esther Howard a village girl from the Chenango River area rises to become a respected educator and later marries Richard Shirly, the Yale graduate she once refused. After a decade of separation they reunite as he returns a successful scholar and politician, and she becomes his wife.
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association celebrated its quarter century with a banquet at Young's. President George W. Wiggin presided as dignitaries including George H. Lyman and James R. Dunbar attended. The group traced its origins to 1874, noted notable members, and outlined past and future conservation efforts.
Baron Russell of Killowen, lord chief justice of England, is appointed to succeed the late Baron Herschell on the Venezuelan Arbitration Commission. Also a London picture sale realized £17,000 with Turner and Millais works leading the totals. Governor Wolcott hosted a luncheon at the Union Club for Dr. von Holleben with notable guests. New York Chamber of Commerce officials plan a testimonial dinner for Senator Frye for his harbor improvement efforts.
A collection of snatches from old newspapers with jokes and quips. A beggar seeks alms from a lawyer and learns a blunt lesson about income from advice. A pirate tale turns to farce when a thief spoils the word scuttle. A boardinghouse joke ends with a hot breakfast prize.
Manila reports of March 16 describe the first battalion of the Twentieth Regiment advancing from Pasig to Cainta clearing the village of 700 inhabitants after four hours of fighting. Rebels 1000 strong, 500 entrenched, suffered about 100 casualties. American losses include Corporal Johnson and Private McEvoy killed. several wounded. Additional skirmishes occurred near Caloocan with Montana and Kansas units. H Y Beecher also killed. Otis reports insurgent activity down to Luzon, Pasig River control, and Laguna de Bay occupation dividing Tagalo forces.
The sixteenth annual Pavers Union banquet at Union Park Hall drew about 400 members. Speakers included Congressman John F. Fitzgerald addressing a prosperous 1898 and hopeful 1899, Alderman David F. Barry urging financial support for city departments, and officials noting Boston’s strained finances and looming tax needs.
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