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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1897
Page
5
A recent arrival to the United States sought to reunite with her spouse as a war game ahead of broader military activity unfolded. The couple’s distant meeting place and exact timing remain unclear due to limited readable details.
At New York on May 2 a French liner carried among its 400 Greek passengers and 26 American youths destined for Greece to aid in the war against Turkey. The story centers on Athina Billidha of Piraeus who sent her son Anthon to Lowell Mass and chose to follow him and her nephews Thorbort Gregori and Cleomont onto the La Gascogne. Their departure reflects a Spartan mother’s vow to country and family as turmoil in Greece unfolds.
The debate centers on a proposed continuous grade crossing at the Fenway entrance from Beacon to Massachusetts avenues. Critics warn of public safety risks and loss of a scenic park view, while supporters cite potential benefits from trolley wires. Officials note longstanding land development concerns and public rights in the parkway.
George N. Dana of Beacon Street says he and other West End landowners oppose crossing the park with electrics. He favors an alternate under-bridge route along the Boston & Albany tracks to develop and market their property west of the Fens, citing taxes paid and lack of city improvements.
Edward and J S Edwards landed a real gorilla yesterday on the Cunarder Pavonia with three chimpanzees and a baboon. The animal, jet black with broad shoulders, will be exhibited this week as scientists including the Smithsonian are notified of the arrival.
John T. Driscoll aged 16 Samuel Suzun aged 17 and Michael J. Coster were arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of playing cards in the alley next to 267 North Street.
An anonymous correspondent claims twenty years of drinking ended by his wife giving him Anti Jag. He asserts the product cured his addiction without his knowledge and vows to become a sober, respected citizen. He notes offer to mail the remedy with full instructions upon request.
The subject takes a break from public duties offshore and speaks of a political battle as perhaps the greatest in the country. He deflects questions on campaign hardships while praising Mark Hanna and denying rumors of a rift with Ohio figures.
The general remains diplomatic yet firm on a high protective tariff and supports Republican bimetallism while portraits of the President line his home. He engages with children around him as he contemplates his new consul-general duties focused on commercial matters and Britain trade arbitration timing.
The speaker argues arbitration with Great Britain is desirable to avoid shocks to commerce and high stock falls. He also endorses tariff protection, saying prosperity requires high duties to raise wages and reward capital, aligning tariff policy with labor and investment benefits.
The speaker argues for a conservatively crafted tariff bill that protects domestic manufactures and agricultural products from foreign competition. He claims such protection will lift the economy, restore government solvency, and push the nation toward a new era of prosperity, surpassing the 1902 record.
The Jungfrau railway project by Herr Guyer Zeller of Zurich advances toward summit access. A largely underground line begins at Scheidegg and climbs toward Monch then Guggigletscher Galerie, with cars reaching Jungfrau’s crest in two hours.
Switzerland plans a serpentine railway to Jungfrau summit with tunnels towers and an elevator to the highest rock ledge. Stations Eigergletscher and Elger linked by electric lighting telegraph and a hydraulic motor lift powered by Lake Luchinen water. Round trip price 45 francs.
Rich and Harris present The Good Mr Best at the Museum with Ada Behan in four new Boston pairings. Ada Behan and Lydia Barry lead at the Park. Jessie Busley and Minnie Dupree write a vaudeville sketch with Frank Dupree. Secret Service members head to New York for Never Again. Odette Tyler sails to Liverpool. Fanny Davenport returns May 17 in multiple roles.
The speaker argues that with strong finances and debt paid, the silver issue would fade. He notes currency flaws when money is scarce and proposes a more flexible system that returns paper when not needed and stays out during demand, awaiting government revenue to cover expenses.
A speaker argues that tariff passage will not immediately revive prosperity but may boost expectations for American manufacturers. He insists protection has shown benefits over thirty years, warns of party impacts if results disappoint, and supports a national equitable protective tariff expected by July.
The interview predicts the next national campaign will echo tariff and money questions. It argues that Republican arguments must persuade the broad public, with outcomes tied to employment and wages. If labor is well paid, Republicans may win. if not, populist and communist ideas may gain traction. The money commission’s trip abroad is discussed.
The speaker notes that TJ cannot promise success on the other side but emphasizes that pursuing international bimetallism satisfies many voters who expect the Republican party to back policies aiding silver. He calls the effort the first step, arguing only an international agreement can sustain free coinage at parity with gold and that failure would test the party’s honesty.
The general provided a brief, cautious statement questioning the last election's mass against classes and noting foreigners inclinations in property and money matters. He avoided further commentary on national politics but endorsed Ohio Republicans and Hanna for a full U.S. Senate term, praising him as a superior successor to Sherman.
The general urged officers to share opinions on local politics but rejected a single headed police commission. He favored a three member Police Board, arguing harmony and division of responsibility strengthen decisions and resist public pressure more than one person.
Dorchester Odd Fellows host Massasoit Lodge of Brockton tonight with guests arriving by special train. Stewart's block on Geneva avenue halls hired for the event. Several lodges plan to attend as Mt. Pleasant Lodge performs the first degree.
A special Fall River meeting of British born residents, urged by the Victorian Diamond Festival Association of Boston, formed a Fall River organization led by Alderman Nightingale with Dr. John Westall as secretary. The group pledged to support the Boston state celebration and defer local demonstrations to next year the Queen’s coronation sixtieth anniversary, with sub committees named to liaise with various societies.
The Rev. John D. Pickles preached on General Grant's noble Christian life and battlefield courage. He praised Grant as fearless, truthful, and pattern-worthy, noting his West Point years and strong mathematical pursuits as part of providential training for his war deeds.
A wind storm tore two small yachts from their moorings off Savin Hill Point. They drifted down Dorchester Bay where boys on Thompson's Island retrieved them and returned the vessels.
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