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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
6
The Boston Post lists subscription prices with one year at 1.50 dollars and other terms. It notes that subscribers who wish to change the end address must provide both current and new addresses for mailings.
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Editorial notice from A Grozier publisher stating subscriptions to the Boston Post must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration if not renewed. The paper can be secured at leading New York hotels or from newsdealers. contact Boston offices at 259 Washington Street.
The Legislature delays its prorogation as talk accumulates and a Memorial Day recess is sought to allow lawmakers to attend ceremonies in their own districts. Aiming for a clear, deliberate finish next week, the calendar is light and the June prorogation is anticipated as the docket nears completion.
Horace Vernet ranks Rosa Bonheur as France’s foremost female artist and lies dead in Fontainebleau’s forests after forty years of study and work. Napoleon III awards her the Legion of Honor, a first for a woman in art or intellect, as American familiarity with her Horse Fair grows from its early display by Alexander Stewart.
The passage notes Rosa Bonheur’s widespread influence beyond one famous work reproduced widely. It highlights her long life of intense study and prolific output, with many valuable contributions to 19th century art beyond the sample placed in the National Gallery in London.
Two months after General Lawton estimated 100000 troops would be needed the military report confirms the need for a much larger force. Censors permit transmission that losses and difficulties stem from inadequate troops, with natives returning to held towns. The piece argues for full Congress authorization and possible calls for more men to secure Luzon.
The graduates broadly approve the selection of Professor Arthur T. Hadley to succeed Timothy Dwight as Yale president. He is embedded in the university, shifts from clerical orthodoxy, emphasizes political and social economy, and supports athletics, signaling potential modernization at Yale.
Senatorial hurdles persist as Representative Dean of Wakefield pushes a second graduated inheritance tax plan through the House. The sole criticism concerns details. the principle and policy appear sound. Proponents urge Senate approval or amendment to achieve tax burden equalization.
Observant Citizen notes the engagement of Jack Lyons to a well known Charles Town belle. The piece hints Lyons’ popularity with women and that his wedding plans are set after June 1, while Al Dorsey enjoys warm weather and strolls down School street.
A bustling society snippet recalls Dorsey’s public greeting to visiting ladies and plans for marriage. Neptune Lodge No. 237 of Revere attracts Beachmont and local figures. Carro pushes Beachmont growth and expands real estate. Notes on cats, a Maine boatswain, Judge Moffett’s stories, Michael Sullivan at Georgetown Harvard game, and campus curiosities follow with varied local color.
A reader describes a daily charade puzzle from Lee and Shepard where the first clue yields ACORN and the second yields a pair aparat or a parrow, with the whole answer hinted as a window shutter seen below fluttering sails.
Evelyn Grant eyes wealth as Cousin Gerald Gray arrives at Meadow Brook Farm seeking a summer stay in Nova Scotia. Evelyn woos wealth while Novella, drawn to Gray in kindness, ponders love over money as Gray grows toward Novella after Evelyn rejects him. Novella plans a Halifax visit while Gray asks to delay.
A catalog overview touts ordinary versus extraordinary ready made clothing. It promotes Blue Serges at 15, degraded options at 10 and 12, with bargains as low as six dollars. Also features Cheviots Cassimeres Tweeds Worsteds and full range of shirts ties hosiery underwear and boys clothing with price emphasis.
Novella accepts Gerald Wentworth after he confesses he is her cousin and not acting for wealth. Evelyn mourns the loss of her chance as Novella and Gerald marry during a golden October wedding tour.
Dr. Percy S. Merrill of Waterville Me has won a first appointment at Bridgeport Hospital after a competitive exam in Bridgeport with Yale Cornell Albany Medical School and New York College of Surgeons and Physicians in attendance. Merrill, a Colby College graduate class of 1904, is the son of A F Merrill and native of Waterville. The report also notes U S Senator Penrose praising McKinley and urging renomination at the Republican national and Pennsylvania state conventions.
A mother questions Hans about an after school trip for a moon eclipse lesson. Hans says the teacher will show the eclipse tonight. The mother insists all demonstrations occur during school hours.
Boston business men react to a proposed popular subscription for a Dewey residence in Washington. Many favor memorializing the admiral, but a majority of Chamber of Commerce members doubt the plan, recalling Warden’s expensive Monitorship and pension. officials say no chamber action has been taken.
Admiral Dewey telegraphs he will not reach New York before October 1 and will likely visit Mediterranean ports. The Olympia’s voyage may include Malta Gibraltar Azores and Bermuda with routes kept private to avoid public demonstrations.
Washington reports growing likelihood of U S retaliation as Canada rejects offers in London negotiations. Treasury may tailor a tariff act amendment to raise duties on Canadian lumber and forest products or impose an import prohibition on Canadian logs, impacting Ontario and other provinces.
A collage of quips and cartoons from period papers including lines about burial in consecrated ground, a flying machine divorce, mistaken ages in society, weather forecasters, and humorous exchanges on manners and travel. Notable bits reference Norah, General Funston, and a canning joke about a race horse.
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