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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
4
The legislative committee on cities backs a general 100 foot height limit statewide, claiming to protect the public from im- proper invasions of rights. Critics note exceptions like Copley square and warn tall buildings could be desirable in some cases with proper fire safety.
The legislature is asked to create a board of twenty five aldermen with one member per ward. Opinion split on localizing the body with ward elections while praising anti gerrymander safeguards. If a distinction between branches exists, aldermen should be elected on a general ticket.
A letter discusses a signers list protesting a theatre hat rule. It notes the Board order bans head coverings that obstruct views, not all hats. The piece argues petitioners may not understand the regulation and that hats should be permitted if they do not disturb others.
Proponents argue state oversight of telephone companies mirrors that for electric utilities. Regulation is portrayed as protective for the public and fair to corporations, noting high dividends without supervision and urging debate of the issue in the House.
The text urges moderating the bill in light of current facts and seeks passage by a majority that will influence Senate proceedings. The statement frames strategic timing and leverage for legislative action and potential impact on chamber behavior.
The campaign against Mead's Post bill is labeled as a public bluff by opponents who warn of deteriorating service and hidden rate aims. They claim the telegraph and telephone interests collude, citing large commissions and watered stock to argue for stricter supervision and fairer rates.
The speaker urges true peace without sacrificing national honor and condemns appeasement. He states Americans will endure war if needed, recognizing its terrible price but insisting some things are worth it to avoid moral bankruptcy. Peace must be genuine and fought for if necessary.
A citizens petition seeks to change the high hat rule letting managers decide wearers. Anecdotes recount theater managers and a charity sign clash, a diamond in a medicine bottle mystery, and Mrs Tenney’s rising singing career with Lowell ties.
A Boston letter highlights Councilman William J. Cronin and his AOH Suffolk role, welcoming back Citians from Seattle and South Africa, the Young Men's Congress banquet on April 4 at Young's Hotel, and the absence of dull moments in civic life. It also notes The Last Seven Words of Christ at St Patrick's Roxbury, a Somerville Central Club reception for Commander Merry, and Thomas H Dowd's Irish freedom advocacy in Roxbury. Paymaster Walter L Wilson visits ONeil as his duties grow. An inventor uses an electric battery to illuminate a celluloid shirt bosom for advertising.
Poetry excerpt praising freedom and national unity. Calls for liberty lasting through tyrants, noting Columbia, flag symbolism, and the enduring American spirit. Attributed to Frank L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution.
Lord Rosebery plans a coming out for his two daughters into society. Lady Sibyl Myra Primrose is 18 and Lady Margaret 17. Mrs Hearst backs rising artist Alfredo Ramos Martinez in Paris studies. A Cincinnati court probate certificate signed by William Henry Harrison surfaced. Colonel Albert A Pope attended the Hartford Board of Trade banquet for New England governors.
Breakfast items include oranges bacon fried eggs baked potatoes corn cake ginger snaps coffee. Dinner features clam bisque brown crackers porksteak tomato gravy potato snow white and graham bread plain baked macaroni Salem plum pudding and hard sauce lemon pies two crusts. Supper offers lettuce and salmon salad boiled salad dressing bread and butter maple syrup rice fritters steamed prunes cup cake and chocolate frosting. Included are recipes for Clam Bisque Rice fritters with amounts and Mrs F F Johnson of 418 Chestnut Street West Newton Massachusetts.
Tom Mason, while torn between city life and Phillippa Harvey who hates cities, returns home after learning she was not truly sick. He finds her in a garden, reconciles their differences, and their engagement leads to a city wedding with Phillie as the bride. Carrie Leighton confirms Phillie’s illness was a misunderstanding, and becomes bridesmaid.
A Post inquiry reveals real estate broker Gardner H. Shaw of Boston and Annie Blandy of Washington were reported to be wed in Washington. W F Beal of Boston denies knowledge of any wedding plans and says the telegram Shaw received concerned business matters only. Shaw’s neighbor Arthur Bowditch notes the rumor had plausibility but offers no confirmation.
The column sketches quick exchanges from Chicago and Atlanta society. A colonel jokes about medals and bicycle clubs while Dr Pill notes nervous prostration among twenty two patients. A DAR member’s bonnet and moral calm bring light humor to readers.
A reader urges city officials to build an East Boston emergency hospital citing delays in ambulance service after local accidents. He recalls Walter McDonough’s case where limbs were lost on the way to a hospital and argues timely care would save lives, urging action at the next municipal meeting.
Newport News night hosts christening of two battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky with a champagne bottle debt on the Kearsarge bow and a water from a Kentucky spring on the Kentucky. Notable guests include Governor Bradley and his daughter Christine, Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow, Secretary of the Navy Long, and hundreds of dignitaries. The event marks a shift from traditional champagne to a water christening for Kentucky, with a banquet planned and ships slated for delivery in January 1899.
The ocean tug Underwriter commanded by Captain Dan Wiley passed Cape Henry at 5 p m Tuesday with the coal barge Lone Star in tow bound for Havana. The Lone Star carries nearly 3000 tons of coal and gear for wreckers working on the battleship Maine. Additional war material, including mortar carriages and shot, has been moving from Portland to Casco Bay fortifications.
The Cunard steamer Pavonia departs East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool with 12 saloon and 7 steerage passengers. Other updates include the Bay State launching in August under Captain Walters. the whaling bark Josephine fitting out for a two-year cruise. and recent arrivals and cargo reports from Gloucester and Provincetown Harbor.
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