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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
4
The piece contrasts a treasurer who stole $190,000 and vanished with a bank messenger who seized $30,000 and was quickly caught. It asks if scale or method explains why Miles fled unseen while King was arrested, pondering how the sums and assets affected pursuit and luck.
The House should quickly pass the free transfer bill to avoid a rushed end of session. Public demand supports it this year as in previous years, and the bill is urgent with an elevated road measure looming. Passage now protects riders of surface lines and the metropolitan public.
The speaker condemns Governor Black of New York for saying the right of suffrage is carried too far. The critic argues such a claim threatens self rule and the democratic foundation, noting safeguards like literacy tests in some states and urging that all adults be trusted to govern.
A crowd of about 30 000 East Side clothing workers in New York strike over dire conditions. The piece portrays the revolt as a universal plea against starvation and destitution, urging public sympathy and action to remedy systemic oppression and extreme poverty among laborers.
The article argues that modern extradition treaties telegraphs and a vigilant press end the chances of a criminal’s flight. It credits newspaper portraiture with guiding officers to King after three days of liberty, portraying publicity as a powerful, dual‑edged tool for society.
The market shows inherent strength despite declines in vulnerable assets and tariff delays. If public interest rose beyond professional trading, prices would likely advance. Current trend remains gradually upward among better class stocks.
Depressing factors weigh on stocks as fresh drops in the Central Railroad of New Jersey and probes into coal-company methods spark caution. Yet a slack gold outflow, rising general trade, and stronger westbound rail earnings suggest a brighter near-term outlook, with anticipated favorable Supreme Court rulings on railroad rates buoying sentiment.
A column blends whimsical observations and local notes from Newton Centre. It details bicycle gadgets, an impending opera by Charles Emerson Cooke, a newborn Dorothy Quincy Cooke, and amusing takes on alarms, train shocks, and defuncture jokes. It also mentions Montreal defaulters, burlesque photography critiques, a newsboy’s odd sales, political barbs, and updates on Hamlin and McCormack with travel plans and Cape summer plans.
In a rural Lake district, Jack Thornton, recently jobless after a management change, follows a pair of suspicious figures to a hut. He discovers a stolen child being kept by a gang, rescues Basil Sheldon, and delivers him to Banker Sheldon and Edith Sheldon, earning lifelong respect and a chance at marriage after proving his merit.
Helen Frances Moran of 11 Jerome Street Dorchester receives the Post Menu prize for exceptional work last week. Her menu was noted as exceptionally good and appeared in the Post Thursday morning.
Readable meal list includes rolled oats roast beef browned potatoes mashed squash spinach apple dumpling cream sauce bread butter coffee cold meat cranberry jelly hot biscuit peach sauce sponge cake tea and browned potatoes. Recipe notes describe pare and brown potatoes with meat and a steamed apple pudding with flour batter and sugar while cream sauce uses sugar egg and cream. Miss Annie M. Lonergan of Weymouth, Mass appears as the author.
Miss Evelyn Louise Lease daughter of Mrs Mary HB Lease of Kansas is praised as a gifted girl and pride of her mother for her notable talents and bright prospects.
A near seventeen year old graduate from Wichita High School with eloquence and magnetism delivers a valedictory that draws immense enthusiasm. She is slender and tall, with blue-black hair and blue eyes, reflecting Irish traits, while her mother is also noted for eloquence and height.
The Rev. Mr. Samuels of New Jersey has introduced the phonograph to his church to repeat prayers Bible selections hymns and the benediction and says his congregation are delighted with it.
W W J Conners recently acquired the Buffalo Courier having earlier served as a deck hand aboard the tug George Tarrant of Durham Towing Co Chicago. Captain Dunham calls him a singular character with no equal.
The piece notes Dr. Frank Linbarger of Asbury Park seeks to legally change his name to Lee after marrying Miss Mae Sanford of Red Bank under the assumed name of Lee to avoid jeopardizing his suit. It also references New Zealand Premier Richard John Seddon remarking on American roads and a St Paul minister, Rev J W Conley, D D, slated to speak at a Baptist conference.
A collage of witty exchanges and brief quips from various newspapers. Dialogues touch on contentment versus wealth, yacht names, stage etiquette, poker banter, dialect jokes, and social observations. Multiple source lines echo humorous snippets and cultural shorthand of the era.
A strong southwest wind limited rowboat trips while crowds swarmed the Texas USS Texas on a Boston harbor visit. Naval officers welcomed guests aboard the Resolute and Texas with reporters and families enjoyably touring the armory at State Street. Captain Wise, Lieuts Bispham and Bristol oversaw the day as crowds of locals, including many women, toured the ship.
M Georges Clemenceau editor of La Justice, in an interview with the Herald, discusses the Cuban question and its implications in international affairs. He is identified as a prominent statesman and editor.
The article argues that the least inevitable result is Cuba falling under American sway and contends this outcome will benefit all parties involved. It frames U S influence as favorable for Cuban and regional welfare.
The Boston Industrial Home on Shawmut Avenue held its anniversary with Rev. George L. Perin in charge and Hon. Jonathan Lane presiding. Mr. Roberts explained the problem of multiple charity homes, noting 45 125 meals served and 33 939 beds provided in the year, 17 512 days of work, 481 pledges, and receipts totaling 41 286 81. Testimonies spoke to lives changed by the home’s influence.
A speaker argues that the United States will eventually control the entire American continent. He states Cuba and Puerto Rico are satellites bound to the mainland, and that Canada will follow as British influence wanes. He claims both nations will inevitably align with U S policy, regardless of time.
Washington May 23 Broker Elverton R Chapman suffers from indigestion after overindulgence in jail fare. On the physician's advice he eats two meals daily while prisoners receive three meals and may dine out twice. Chapman remains in good health and cheerful, still signing hundreds of dividend checks and catching up on correspondence as visitors come from New York.
Senator Mark Hanna suffered a fainting spell in his Washington office about two weeks ago. He traveled to his country seat near Cleveland for a ten day journ, returning improved but reporting ongoing heart trouble. His physician orders limited work, restricted smoking to two cigars daily, and increased rest and light exercise, with fewer callers.
Herbert N. Casson spoke on waste in labor and poverty at the Labor Church in Lynn. He argued America could end hunger and privation with reform, cites Hertzka’s theory of limited work, condemns wasteful industries, and urges turning talent into productive human wealth rather than mere money.
James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald returns to port aboard his steam yacht Namouna from Toulon with Lady Bulkeley and daughters and Mr Henry Ridgeway. The voyage included Madeira Las Palmas and Bermuda with a 63 hour transit Bermuda to New York. Bennett, in good health, served as captain while Captain Lyons, long time employee, acted as pilot. Weather during the voyage was favorable.
The Massachusetts Single Tax and General Reform Society plans a mass meeting in front of Revere Town Hall on Wednesday May 26 at 8 p.m. to discuss taxation as it affects Revere. Andrew G. Garbett of Beachmont will speak, with Edward Doherty presiding.
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