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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1897
Page
4
The new McKinley tariff begins its House journey today with no amendments or speeches. It faces swift passage followed by Senate delay, provoking blame for obstructing business and inflation. The bill is criticized as favoring trusts and raising living costs.
The piece criticizes six Christian nations using naval power to back Turkish rule in Crete. It warns that extending blockades to Greece could spark strong popular backlash, citing British Liberal leaders Lord Kimberley and Mr Gladstone. It lauds Greece as the civilized world’s commendable beacon among European nations.
A historical discussion notes unprecedented Mississippi Valley flooding with levee failures, widespread submerged lands, ruined crops and property, and loss of life. It urges a comprehensive national policy with federal and state cooperation to prevent recurring flood disasters.
The fragment notes that what is happening signifies more than building levees along the Mississippi, suggesting deeper implications or consequences beyond flood control.
The era opens with doubts about Steel Rail and Rubber Trust stability amid protective tariff talk. Rubber Trust faces price cuts from rivals as competition grows with Banigan Hood Bourne Watkinson companies. Historical notes include Garfield memorial changes and odd local tales from Oil City to Saginaw.
The Rev Mr Berle urged full public investigation of the March 4 gas explosion. Two prior probes were secret with closed doors, drawing protest from The Post against corporate influence and secrecy. A Legislature run inquiry by gas and electric light commissioners should be open and held soon to avert a scandal.
The Observant Citizen notes small acts of kindness seen on School street as two well dressed men share a half smoked cigar. He mentions strawberry prices in season from 15 to 30 cents a box and comments on unchanged restaurant prices for shortcake. He also observes lawmakers debating curious laws in Missouri and Kansas regarding railroad employee conduct.
A winter coast tale unfolds as Jed learns a mysterious woman Myra may be his daughter’s mother. The Undine wreck survivor reveals a hidden past and a dangerous rescue at sea with a perilous ice drift toward a final, hopeful reunion.
Miss Fannie Bulkley, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Hills of New York, announced engagement to Mr. Sherwood Hard. She has appeared on stage this season under the name Fannie Bulkley and remains a prominent figure in society.
M and Mme Brunetieres and Mme Blanc arrive aboard Champagne, with M. Brunetiere delivering poetry lectures at Johns Hopkins and possibly at Columbia and Harvard. Harvard French announces three talks by Ferdinand Brunetiere in Sanders Theatre on April 12, 14 and 15 on the subject Moliere.
Mrs J P Richardson of Rindge New Hampshire wins the weekly menu prize of five dollars for last week. The notice appeared in the Post on Monday morning March 16.
The menu lists breakfast items grape fruit shredded biscuit ham creamed potatoes Pettijohns wheat muffins rice fritters coffee. Luncheon features fried oysters tomato salad butter toast apricot sauce orange cake fairy gingerbread tea or chocolate. Dinner includes vegetable soup roast duck currant jelly mashed potatoes squash onions cranberry tart tipsy pudding crackers cheese fruit. Pettijohns muffins recipe soaks milk butter sugar salt baking powder bake ten to fifteen minutes. Fairy gingerbread recipe creamed butter sugar ginger soda milk flour bake. Tipsy pudding flavors custard with sherry over stale sponge cake. Gifted by Mrs E Church 62 Forest Street Roxbury.
The piece describes short jackets ending at the waist and semi-tight in fit as a versatile update for a gown. It notes single-breasted fronts, optional revers, a high standing collar, and coat sleeves. A diagram outlines the cutting shape and emphasizes economic use of materials from old gowns.
A piece about constructing a tailored jacket with precise fabric amounts and lining. It describes using forty five inch wide material, silk lining, lateen sleeves, a stiff gray linen collar, and a red cloth jacket with black braid embroidery paired with a black serge skirt. Also notes a green velvet jacket with white satin reverse edged with jet passementerie and jet buttons.
Mrs Mary Skiffington died suddenly this morning in Woonsocket Rhode Island on March 21. She would have turned 102 on April 6 and had recovered from a grip attack. Born Mary Mulvanity in Ballamore County Leitrim Ireland she came to the United States 34 years ago. Her father lived nearly 100. She walked to church every Sunday until age 100. She leaves three children three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Interest in the Victorian Jubilee in Boston grows as 35 000 member societies join. Cities across New England urge inclusion with talks of special trains and representation for Maine New Hampshire and Canadian participants. Veterans of Crimea and Indian Mutiny found among local British subjects as Mechanics Hall festivity promises high quality music and historic decorations.
William Sawyer aged 72 died at his Auburn Street home from heart trouble. He owned a livery business for 35 years and was a noted horse dealer. He leaves a wife and daughter. J. Monroe Gage aged 75 a retired shoe manufacturer died this morning leaving several children, with two sons Howard H and Frank G in local business.
H. D. Glugg, a North Stratford merchant, collapsed on Main street in Berlin and died at the hospital from heart failure. He leaves a wife and two children and will be buried in Boston.
The Gaelic language school held a postnoon meeting in its rooms at 18 Essex Street. Highlights included piano numbers by Miss Lottie Marks, songs by Mrs. J Hamilton with Miss Mamie E Gill, a Gaelic The Minstrel Boy by Patrick Kelly, Gaelic recitations by John O Daly and John Bragg, plus Morning on the Irish Ocean.
Colonel Thomas F. Doherty told the Knights of St. Rose in St. Rose Hall that city ownership of gas works electric light plants and street railways would save money and improve service. He cited Wheeling Philadelphia Glasgow Belfast Birmingham Leicester and Boston examples and argued for city profits to fund public needs and reduce graft.
A collage of quips with witty asides from various papers. Pithy lines on storytelling, society, education, and manners are traded as light humor. Notable bits reference a pawnbroker's children and a street car tour, with conversational one liners and social observations.
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