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Report on street car transfers urged for timely Boston action
A legislative committee on street railways has held hearings and now must deliver a report promptly. The piece argues there is little new to learn and stresses the report should reach the Legislature in season to allow deliberate action. The citizens of Boston await the findings.
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Legislative Committee
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The Post's Short Story Contest Showcases Local Talent
The Post notes strong reader interest in the short story contest. It praises concise storytelling by female writers and highlights the abundance of talent among local women, arguing the form requires skill comparable to novels and reflects ongoing quality in past posts.
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UNSAFE SCHOOLHOUSES IN BOS TON REPORTS FIRE TRAPS
A committee on schoolhouse safety finds ten percent of 180 Boston buildings veritable fire traps and unsuited for use. Many have blocked stairways or unavailable escape gear. It urges tearing out old fire escapes and replacing with permanent staircases and railings, stating reforms should begin immediately.
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Subway Lease Debate Pushes 10 Year Limit
The State House discussion on subway leases aligns with Boston public opinion and the Post. Lawmakers weigh a ten year limit to protect the public and city control, with revocation rights and a ban on exclusive contracts with any single company. The $7 million project remains a central concern.
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Tremont Temple Dedication Marks Boston’s New Edifice
The Tremont Temple Society prepares to dedicate a new building under Dr Lorimer. The ceremony is seen as a continuation of a respected religious work boosting the city’s public meeting resources and architectural wealth.
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Lorimer
New Tremont Temple
Boston
McKinley Secures Victory in Illinois Convention
The Illinois convention at Springfield settled the contest for the Republican nomination with McKinley in strong grasp. The decisive result shows a clear strength against anti McKinley factions in a state that favored a favorite son. The victory signals McKinley’s rising momentum toward the national nomination.
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McKinley nomination surge heads off rivals in Illinois
The piece notes McKinley’s strong delegate support across states, with Illinois backing him over Reed and Cullom endorsing the Ohio candidate. Vermont’s stance and New England dynamics are discussed, contrasting protectionist loyalties with broader GOP momentum and Vermont’s steady, if slow, growth.
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Connecticut
A Bit of Daily Inspiration from Cobden
A short quote attributes luck to readiness and effort. It notes that luck waits for something to turn up, while labor with keen eyes and strong will will turn up something, credited to Cobden.
Wardwell Rumored For Haverhill Mayor Run
The Observant Citizen notes Hon J Otis Wardwell may seek the Haverhill mayoralty with Republican backing, pitting him against Brickett Jewett and Wardwell in a hot northern Essex contest. Also covers Moody’s sea-faring fishermen food supply idea, a Nashua misprint pride mishap, a slate fall injury on Winter Street, a streetcorner quip about Quincy and Coakley, and a Back Bay Fenway morning scene.
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Haverhill
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Republican City Committee
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Jewett
Wardwell
Essex
Single tax method to open earth for all people
Lester D. Marsh argues against tax dodging claims in Keys's letter and defends the single tax on land value. He says land is community created, taxes on land discourage labor, and ownership should not hinder access to earth which provides wealth and stability. He urges universal land access to reduce conflict and poverty.
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Lester D. Marsh
Essex Street
Boston
Mass
Roxbury Street Transit Frustration with Free Transfers
A Roxbury resident complains about limited eight cent transfer checks for Forest Hills and Chelsea rides. The letter calls for better service and asks why cars exist if not to aid riders, urging quicker free transfers for shorter trips.
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Chelsea
Unfortunate death of Mary Fitzsimmons provokes call for practical life saving device
A lament over child deaths from a life saving device debate cites Mary Fitzsimmons of Boston Highlands killed April 27 1896. Eight victims aged 4 to 25 across New York Boston Chelsea Charles town Lowell within two weeks are noted. The piece critiques engineers and asks what the Boston Post would say.
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Henry Irving Never Appeared In The Silver King In Boston
A Boston correspondent asks whether Henry Irving played The Silver King here. He did not perform the piece in Boston though Wilson Barrett the author and others have staged it locally on several occasions.
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Noon Wedding at Emmanuel Church in Boston
Emmanuel Church yesterday hosted a noon wedding between Miss Emily W. Proctor and Mr. George S. Mandell. Rev Leighton Parks officiated with bride escorted by her brother James H. Proctor. best man Perry D. Trafford of New York. ushers T Emerson Proctor Elliott P Joslin J Tracy Eustis and Theodore Jones. The wedding breakfast at 273 Commonwealth Avenue was for relatives and close friends due to mourning.
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Emily W. Proctor
Thomas H. Proctor
George S. Mandell
Leighton Parks
James H. Proctor
Perry D. Trafford
New York
T. Emerson Proctor
Elliott P. Joslin
J. Tracy Eustis
Theodore Jones
Commonwealth Avenue
Night on the Sands of a Fatal Love
A moonlit shore drama unfolds as Gerald Howes accuses Estelle Morey of betrayal. A duel of passion ends with a death and a revelation from Howes' friend John Laurence. Years later a mother reveals Estelle is innocent, and John must choose love or duty.
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Melrose Highlands Cookery Note with Egg Balls
Listed food items include oranges wheatlet ham patties graham puffs french fried potatoes doughnuts coffee tea. Recipe describes making tender egg balls mashed with butter pepper salt flour and two eggs fried in hot lard attributed to Bessie Levenworth on Green Street Melrose Highlands.
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Boylston Street
Boston
Bessie Levenworth
Green Street
Melrose Highlands
Short Story Competitions at The Post in Boston
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars for each of the other four published that week. Only female writers may win. entries must be under one thousand words, on one side, with name and address, and not anonymous. Address to Short Story Editor, The Post, Boston.
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Boston Post prize contest for weekly three meal plans
The Boston Post offers five dollar weekly prizes for three daily meals from women readers. Bills of fare must read like a menu with brief cooking directions, cover four to five persons, cap weekly food cost at ten dollars for a family of five, and be submitted by mail to Cooking Exister at the Post.
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Light Stuff in Funny Exchanges from Old Papers
A collection of brief quips from historical newspapers, showing witty exchanges and social observations. Toned as humorous vignettes, the items reflect playful dialogue about politicians, fashion, etiquette, and courtship across several periodicals.
The Fly Front West Suit advertisement
A vintage shop touts Spring Suits as fresh and fashionable offering bright reliable clothing for men and young fellows. It rejects discount traps and “catch-penny” tactics and promises fair pricing based on quality and merit rather than gimmicks.
Change urged as streets and telephones face reform
Lawmakers consider creating a telephone commission amid calls for broader reform. A Boston debt measure for park construction stalls as the street railway committee faces delay and possible orders to report. Debates target pension limits, annexation, and telegraph and telephone governance while several local bills advance or stall in the legislature.
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Mr Pattee Improves After Serious Illness Recovery Seen
Mr Charles H Pattee is reported recovering from a serious illness. At a late hour last evening Dr Soule said he should recover unless something unforeseen occurs. He rests comfortably and can take nourishment. the feared heart trouble has not appeared.
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Baby Outfit Highlighted by Dame Fashion
Wee babies receive fashion attention with cloaks slips fichus crossed on tiny bosoms. Most slips use yokes while robes feature short Empire waists. A christening robe of fine French Nainsook is hand made with lace, ribbon loops, tucks, and narrow lace insertions.
Baby clothing and prices in latest fashion notes
Front skirts form with bands encircling the back for about ten inches above the hem. Hand made saps, newborn style, with many mothers preferring dainty baby-like outfits. Long cloaks range four to twelve seventy five dollars, always white or creamy. Materials include China silk, silk Bedford cord, figured lk and faille, the latter most expensive. Embroidered silk ruffles form yokes or revers, sleeves are full puffs. A baby’s outfit may cost twenty five dollars, or thousands for a Gould baby, with cheaper outfits still dainty if carefully sewn.
Fragmented Verse Snippet in Cracked Newspaper Text
A fragmentary OCR style verse line hints at hopeful themes and cosmic imagery. The readable portion mentions love and waiting for a day, with garbled surrounding letters suggesting a disrupted page segment from a literary column or poetry note. The lack of clear names or events limits deeper factual synthesis.
Rev Edmund Kimball Alden Dead at 86
The Rev Edmund Kimball Alden D D died at his home 14 West Cedar street at 11 yesterday morning. Born in Randolph Mass April 10 1827 he studied at Randolph Academy and Amherst College class of 1844. He taught at Williston Seminary and studied at Andover Theological Seminary graduating 1848. He preached in West Springfield Worcester and Boston and was ordained at Yarmouth Mo January 2 1850. He served Lenox Mass Phillips Church Boston and held roles with the American Board including secretary of the home department. He earned a D D from Amherst in 1880 and served as a trustee there. He married Maria Hyde in 1840s and was the seventh generation descendant of John Alden.
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