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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1899
Page
4
A vivid account describes mild temperatures and budding trees signaling spring’s arrival. The essay notes blossoms, fragrant air, and increased leisure as parks and beaches fill with people, marking a shift toward summer ambiance. It also mentions potential effects of a law on railroad and telegraph lines in Massachusetts.
The article lauds George Dewey as the unchallenged hero of the Spanish American War. It likens his act to Nelson’s in prior times and notes his bravery seamanship and decisive tact, portraying Dewey as a symbol of American right and fair play. Dewey Day replaces Manila Day as the anniversary focus.
Senator Hoar’s Massachusetts Club speech warns that accumulation of capital in big aggregations requires government regulation to protect the public. He cites Hear’s view that interstate business may be conditioned by federal law, and notes Massachusetts already regulates railroads and utilities. He calls on the party in power to act on Beacon Hill and in Washington.
The new franchise tax law in New York aims to ease personal tax burdens but will raise substantial revenue. City estimates suggest about 15 million dollars extra in New York and a statewide valuation increase near one billion. The law adds franchise value to taxable real property and will challenge assessors to quantify such values.
Washington involved in controversy as the Wade court transmits its findings to the President. Reports say Alger predicted Miles would be deposed within five days of the report. Critics say the court favored its verdict, refused miles evidence, and censured his handling of rotten beef. Public sentiment opposes the court and supports Miles.
The Amalgamated Copper Company is organized under New Jersey law with 75 million dollars in capital and aims to acquire large interests in Anaconda Parrot Silver Copper and other copper properties. It offers shares to the public at cost with pro rata allotments and no underwriting commissions, signaling a major shift in the copper industry and Standard Oil involvement.
EK. M. Bacon, journalist and author, will lecture on Old Boston at Association Hall tomorrow evening. This marks Bacon's first public appearance, promised to be entertaining given his mastery of the subject. Lieutenant Cram of the Ancients is rumored to be the next corps commander after a successful run in New York. Jet Captain Tom Olys heads to Marion today for a combined Arbor Day and Dewey Day tree planting.
A mosaic of comic exchanges and dialogue snippets from Chicago Tribune Chicago News and Chicago Record. The pieces feature witty lines from American heiress and husband about endurance of flaws, a dream of South Africa diamonds, a query on baby likeness versus family dress, and a remark about an iron jaw manager and army beef can-can stunt.
In a crowded city street Erla Seymons, a flower girl, meets Harold Nelson and his sister Nena. A past friendship between Harold and Leroy Sermons unfolds as Erla discovers Leroy is her father, now dead, and Nella is revived in memory. Frederick Nelson helps, Erla matures, and Harold and Erla plan a grand wedding.
A Free Presbytery of orn document quotes Rev. Ewen McLeod of Oban criticizing Queen Victoria for a France trip and Sabbath arrival. It notes Horace Higgins, Riabinnof, Sir William Jenner and Sir William Guh’s fortunes, plus Francis Su Clark planning a Western Christian Endeavor tour. Graham Coghlan serves with the Pacific Mail Steamship between San Francisco and Panama.
A puzzling item from Lee and Shepard notes a three part wordplay. My First is a preposition in rare cases. My Second acts with the musician and My Third drinks and risks. When an aggressive foe appears My Whole is heard in opposition.
Sunlit Nantasket frills with wreckage and revelry as beaches draw crowds despite damages. Beachgoers sip amber fluids and bubbly drinks from schooner glasses while a freckled girl chews gum on the Ocean View House veranda. The Nantasket House watchman notes slow hotel repairs likely to finish by June. Steamers ride idle. electric cars move crowds. a brunette dives into cold surf amid shouted quips from bystanders.
The poem recalls the moment the fleet opened fire, with the first gun from the flagship signaling the start of battle. Sailors cheer the flag as great gray ships salute, Maxim guns roar, and a night beacon glows behind the guns. The verses honor Dewey and the men behind the guns.
Between twelve and fifteen thousand people visited Crescent Beach yesterday. The boulevard along the beach drew crowds as bicycles and carriages moved past, while clam chowder and sodas fed the harvest. Two Italian men were arrested after police caught them pistol shooting. they await morning court.
The audience at Boston College Hall heard Mgr Thomas J. Conaty speak on The Work of Catholic Women in Education. Vicar General Byrne praised higher education for women while cautioning against pulpit roles. Proceeds benefit Trinity College with stone laying planned in three weeks and doors hoped open in 1990.
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