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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
4
The Boston Post presents political and social notices as a leading Democratic voice in New England. Coverage highlights local elections, editorials, and community events shaping the region's political discourse.
The piece condemns the plan to allocate 106000 to Governor Crane to battle the gypsy moth. It argues the governor cannot personally hunt moths or run brigades, and that the state should either halt statewide spending or leave infested localities to local authorities and private groups. The tone decries the proposal as foolish and unsuitable for the governor and the Commonwealth.
The House is set to pass the telephone bill to engrossment with momentum from earlier near unanimous approvals. After amendments to protect municipal rights and local control of streets, supporters expect a strong majority to sustain the measure as state supervision of telephone companies continues.
The Masegachusetts Horticultural Society voted Saturday to build a new Horticultural Hall, a practically unanimous decision that ends earlier opposition. The site near Boston’s residential center allows expanded public service and sits amid nearby institutions including the Mechanics' Association Building, new Music Hall, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
The Boston Horticultural Society will replace a Tremont Street landmark at Copley square with Horticultural Hall. The new building, once a generation landmark, will enhance the city’s architecture and provide hall space for public entertainments alongside society use. The project proceeds in the interest of Boston.
Boston residents will witness a partial solar eclipse with twilight effects and skies favorable for viewing. Scientists aim to observe from other sites where totality occurs, but local obscuration will still offer a striking spectacle lasting about two hours, with smoked glasses widely used after breakfast.
The State House calendar has grown to fourteen pages with eighty-five committee matters awaiting report. The Post notes slower progress despite a larger workload and urges swifter action to protect public interests. Speaker Myers says adjournment date matters less than serving the public, but cautions against needless delay.
The Observant Citizen reports on a morning eclipse and mild unseasonable weather, comments on bicycle accidents caused by carelessness, and recalls a near-miss involving an expert rider in Water town. It notes features in the Sunday Post, Curtis Abbott’s return, the Hull Manmachinetts Yacht Club events, and denies John Wright leaving the Haverhill Gazette.
Ad seeking business envelopes priced at 60 cents per unit offers stationery items. Includes item code 6008 and notes cents as unit. Details are minimal and appear in brief catalog-like listing.
Private John L Fitzpatrick of Company D Twenty second U S A earns praise for capture at San Isidro under Major John C Balance amid Massachusetts volunteers. General Young commends his physical make up and esprit de corps. Also notes Everett’s Henry M Jewett resigning as Everett Republican editor and moving to Malden, with Turkey background and Berlin education. Includes social notices on wedding plans for Charles Roy Cutts and Gertrude Caswell, and local arts and sporting pages highlights.
A speaker declares love for country and wish for reforms while noting votes are bought and needed to win. He laments corruption and the public’s bleeding, saying exposure could cost him support, and reflects on the dilemma of opposing wrongs without harming his own campaign.
A look at curious 1890s facts shows one mile of stamps costing $1 each for the 1898 demand, mail reaching a fifteenth of a mile, and 21,000,000 letters from Holland distributing to Germany England Belgium France. Port Arthur gains 2.5 million for fort and harbor work while Vladivostok gets 1.5 million from Russia. The US issued 2.5 million two cent stamps in 1890, enough to stretch nearly 40,000 miles end to end. Canada remains a top wheat producer, though its ranking by price is lower, with output rising steadily.
In a rural tale Nan Hopkins chooses lifestyle riches with Aunt Caroline over modest love with Dick Yonge. After marriage pressure and social temptations Nan wanders to the city, but in time she returns to her old sweetheart, seeking true happiness over material display. Dick learns of a lucky investment enabling him to provide for the life Nan desires, and they reunite on a countryside root.
Representative Porter of Lynn recites verses at a legislative dinner lampooning colleagues and praising figures like Governor Crane and Admiral Sampson. The spoof lists many politicians including Colby Boston Bates Smith Mellen Varney and others with playful jabs at bills, pensions, and speeches.
The passage shows Thomas F. Porter reflecting on past oratory and Davenport's continued vigor. He acknowledges repetition in his old themes, seeks forgiveness for any offense, and admits he would prefer to be seated before the last member retires, ending with his signature.
Mark Twain writes before noon and spends afternoons loafing while editing proofs at night. Rev Henry A Stimson named Southworth lecturer at Andover Seminary for next year delivering six lectures on The Church of Today. Justice Harlan elected president of the American Society of Religious Education in Washington, succeeding General John Eaton.
Mrs Platt wife of the New York Senator loves old china and has built a fine collection in Washington. Orchardson s portrait of the British royal family on view in London. Queen Victoria sat thrice. The Marksburg house where Ruth McEnty Stuart was born is being bought and torn down by a local lawyer who refused higher offers. Empress Eugenie turns seventy five born May 6 1826.
The note lists BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER menus featuring oranges wheat germ beechnut bacon scrambled eggs creamed potatoes tomato beene corn cake hot rolls and more. A Queen of puddings dessert recipe details bread crumbs milk egg yolks lemon rind butter sugar and meringue with jelly layer. GO MASON Groton.
A collage of comic upon comic vignettes from life and society. Jokes about colleges, checks, and travel mix with casual banter on beauty, spring signals, and family business. Small quips highlight misread signals and clever misunderstandings. Notable lines involve a governor, a last check, and a dog returning with a newspaper.
A compilation of editorial quips from multiple papers railing at political figures. Carter’s jail stands for national duty, Bailey of Texas enters Senate, insurance losses from Ottawa and Hull fire spark concern, Sultan discipline would jar Europe, Rhode Island State Capitol overrun by $700,000 in extra costs, with critics urging taxpayer resistance.
From Hong Kong the ad touts strong demand for willow chairs with broad arm rests and deep seats. It declares imported pieces at $4.50 and highlights rapid stock depletion as a sign of value this spring.
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