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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1897
Page
4
The report claims General Weyler dispatched Dr. Zertucha to a penal settlement off the African coast. The piece denounces the Maceo betrayal as the war's worst atrocity and suggests Weyler violated his amnesty promise by arresting Zertucha, a treacherous act framed as a "good deed" in a bad way.
The Hon John H Sullivan has withdrawn from the War ren line of steamers after many years of service. He is portrayed as a self made man whose energy and enterprise elevate Boston and earn public respect for his success in business and public service. He is noted for integrity in business and politics and for earning community esteem and prosperity.
The City Point life-saving station has made a good start to its career with the rescues of the captain of the water-logged schooner Fillmore and the vessel and cargo. Captain Glawson and his men displayed vigilance and efficiency, proving the station’s value as the Marine Park and Dorchester Bay area grows for public recreation.
The Senate plans to vote tomorrow on the arbitration treaty with Kentucky’s new senator reportedly in favor. Analysts doubt reaching the two thirds needed, while proponents claim a favorable margin though exact votes remain uncertain. The treaty itself, not Senate opinion, speaks to ratification.
The Boston Elevated Company seeks a thirty year hold on its five cent fares and street use, but the State should be trusted to act fairly. The Post argues against any thirty year tenure or guaranteed fares, noting past liberal public treatment of corporations and urging limits on duration and guarantees.
A city editorial argues against at grade trolley tracks through the Fenway stating it would outrage, unsafe, and visually harmful. It urges the legislature to refuse authorization and notes alternative routes may exist though costlier. The piece condemns park defacement and grade crossings in public pleasure grounds.
The Nevada senator, Jones, chairs the finance committee through a silver alliance, controlling tariff bill passage. Republicans fault the pact, warning his dictatorship could fuel revolt as Eastern industries face taxation by a state with 45,000 people.
Observing writer details John Powers as chair of Chicago’s finance committee and a saloon keeper who wields power over council actions and ordinances. The piece also notes reform aldermen sidelined, and mentions Miss Mary Halley’s anticipated reappointment as factory inspector based on Labor unions’ endorsement and her Lawrence strike legacy.
An old New England saying reflects nostalgia for tradition while acknowledging modernization. The remark contrasts the settled country with an old wheel stored away and a new wheel out front, signaling transition from past to present.
A traveler shares a night lodging at a farmer's house and hears the tale of Helen, a country girl drawn to a New Yorker who abandoned her. After her disappearance and death, her headstone bears the message Contentment is better than wealth. The old father, now demented, vows vengeance on New Yorkers.
The article describes delicate blouse fronts paired with jackets and boleros. It notes skilled needlework with intricate tucks and lace, favors white but allows fine materials like silk and lawn, and stresses a horizontal cross effect and evenly spaced tucks for a neat, refined look.
Charles C. Ramsay of Durfee High School protests a Sunday Post report on his May 1 address at the United States Hotel Boston. He clarifies his stance on delegating school control to educators rather than outsiders and explains his support for a limited elected board view.
The joint committee on metropolitan affairs held a morning hearing in the State House on extending the West End street railway from Boylston street across the Boylston bridge to the Fens and beyond. Proponents argued for access to undeveloped lands. opponents urged preserving park space and avoiding grade crossings, proposing an alternate route costing about fifty thousand dollars. The session featured Edward Hodges and ex Senator Bennett presenting views, with Mayor Quincy weighing park interests against transit needs. the hearing closed at 1 p.m.
Meal plan lists Broiled Hose Staak on Col Matmaal and Fried Potatoes for breakfast with Doughnuts. Dinner features Vegetable Soup Fried Ham and Eggs Mashed Potatoes Mashed Yellow Turnip Boiled Onions Bread and Butter Baked Tapioca Cocoa Supper includes Cold Roast Beef Cream Tartar Biscuits Baked Apples and Cream Soda Crackers Hot Gingerbread Sugar Cookies and Baked Tapioca with apples. Includes recipes for tapioca with apples gingerbread and sugar cookies with ingredients and bake times. Address 64 Hane Street Allston Massachusetts.
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers, including Crumpley’s refusal to lend money and a boy’s reply about Methuselah. Other snippets joke about April weather, politicians, debutantes, and family banter, ending with a misheard line from the Washington Star.
The meeting adjourned to 9:30 A.M. today and agreed to visit the Fens to inspect the land affected, outlining the planned on-site review.
Engineer Addicks of the Boston Gas Company testified on leaks in mains of Boston and Brookline Gas Companies from October 1895 to March 1897 and on subway line incidents. He described gates at Tremont and Boylston, testing after the explosion, and concerns over the 24 inch pipe. The hearing adjourned to 9:30 this morning.
Colonel John Hay and Mrs. Hay were presented at Windsor Castle as the new U S ambassador to Britain. A royal carriage met them from Paddington to Windsor and back, with brief formal audiences and gracious exchanges of goodwill. Mrs. Hay, as ambassadorial wife, ranked ahead of other ministers.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Margaret Bunnell left Lynde street and went shopping in Salem. She returned a short distance with neighbor Mrs. Morton, waved goodbye, and vanished. Suspected heart failure raises fear she wandered off and died in a secluded area.
Letter exchange reveals Hon. William F Draper replying from Hopkinton to a March 1897 invitation by prominent Massachusetts citizens to honor his upcoming ambassadorship to Italy. He explains he departs within a week and cannot attend, while praising public service and noting Massachusetts' diplomatic legacy.
Lynn city government held a special session to mourn the death of city solicitor John R. Baldwin. Resolutions were adopted, and Mayor Ramsdell, Colonel Fry, and several aldermen spoke. A funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Unitarian Church on South Commons Street.
Mrs Johann W Colenbrander, famed as the heroine of South Africa, is regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable women. Tall and stately, with dark flashing eyes and ultra fashionable dress, she does not look like a traveler who crossed Africa’s jungles alone.
A collection of vivid vignettes features Mrs. Johann W. Colenbrander dubbed the Heroine of South Africa, Mrs. Langtry with a costly gold jewelled dressing bag, Mrs. Francis Brickel of Reading saving her child from choking, and Justice F. M. Grover’s 100 razors with case histories. Also noted is the unveiling of a bronze Vanderbilt statue at the Parthenon with Mr. Depew delivering the centennial oration on May 27.
The Rev. Otis Wing, who celebrated his ninety ninth birthday on April 10, died after being ill since then. He began preaching at 12 and baptized over 10 000 converts. He organized churches in South Boston Chatham East Haverhill Rockport Hampton Falls Merrimack and Groveland during his long career.
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