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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1897

Page

8

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THE Sunday Post Atx Entened Ag Post Publishing Company New York Boston Post Groster John Lubbock London

Massachusetts suffrage had not yet won but spirits stay bright

The article notes ongoing efforts by suffragists in Massachusetts to secure voting rights for women despite setbacks. It highlights Idaho's adoption of woman suffrage and optimism from legislative gains in Eastern states, while Massachusetts resists a broad extension for now. Mrs. Howe's association remains active and hopeful, earning admiration for its persistence.

Massachusetts Idaho Sage-Brush

Victory for Humanity in New York Garment Strike

The New York garment makers have achieved better pay and hours after a hard and distressful strike. Eviction hunger and destitution accompanied the protest, but persistence won a victory for humanity and a reform in industrial conditions. The sympathy of the community signals a potential broader living-wage principle guiding labor reform.

New York

First McKinley tariff test vote sparks Populist victory claim

The test vote on the Aldrich bill divides Republicans and Democrats with Populist influence. Jones of Nevada pushed a 5 cent a pound borax duty, aided by Stewart Cannon and Teller Pettigrew Kyle, shaping the tariff outcome. The piece argues Republicans weaponize Populist demands to pass the bill, harming New England interests and broader producers and consumers.

Jones Nevada Stewart Cannon Teller Pettigrew Kyle New England

Three Great Battleships In Boston Harbor I Nurture Pride

The Massachusetts and two other top vessels of the new navy visit Boston Harbor during Bunker Hill Day celebrations. Residents admire the battleships as symbols of national defense and American naval craftsmanship, hoping they remain instruments of peace.

Boston Massachusetts Bunker Hill Commonwealth United States

Cause of Woman Suffrage Stirs Public Interest

The New England Woman Suffrage Association preserves Mrs. Julia Ward Howe as president, drawing broad respect and affection. Her 78th birthday engages a wider public beyond the Suffrage festival and its resolutions.

New England Woman Suffrage Association Julia Ward Howe

Tariff bill pressure grows despite widespread opposition

The piece argues that the Republican tariff bill is already bad and any delay worsens it. It notes broad public dissatisfaction but urges Congress to pass the bill quickly to avoid further harm from uncertainty and industry disruption. Delays in Senate action are blamed for harming trade and delaying the coming season.

Aldrich Congress Senate

Tillman Pitches Debate in Senate Over Sugar Scandals

The piece defends Senator Tillman for prodding the Senate to act on sugar scandal issues. It argues his blunt approach stirs up public sentiment and forces the body to address corruption, despite his rough manner and harsh rhetoric.

Tillman United States Senate Senate

Boston columnist sketches social snippets and local notes

The piece surveys diverse items from Boston society including remarks on telephones and disease, a dealer’s daring delivery offer, a driver Emil Paul and Cape trip plans, Colonel Henry Thomas at the Parker House, Blanche Walsh’s London bouquet, Rev. Dr. James M. Gray’s Britain tenure, Miss Marshall Saunders’ Halifax return, Boston organ builder Paul Benz, and transit by the Lynn Street Railway in inclement weather. It closes with a Maine woman’s letter about weather forecasting by kite and a 1897 date.

Baville School Tales Bring Old Love to Guatemalan Hope

Opening the Baville Maine fall term, Elmer Castleton and Miss Reta Bond reminisce amid a village school scene.Past misunderstandings yield to reconciliation as he visits Reta in her city home and they plan future life together in Guatemala.

Baville Maine Elmer Castleton Reta Bond Reta Elmer Beta Miss Bond

Boleros Belts and Buckles Highlight Fashion Fashions

The piece surveys boleros in white gimp and guipure lace, with tan cloth designs and decorative backs. Belts in ribbon and kid or silk, plus fancy buckles and rhinestone touches, complete the smart ensemble for walking costumes.

Daily Table Menu and a Spanish Toast Recipe

Breakfast includes baked potatoes and banana fritters while dinner lists filet of beef with mushroom sauce and apple tapioca. Supper features cold corned beef and floating island with sponge cake and cocoa. A Spanish toast uses stale bread dipped in egg milk fried in butter. Creamed beef provides chipped beef with milk and flour served over eggs.

Parker House

Mrs Barrios Wife of Guatemala President

A brief item notes the wife of Guatemala's president, Mrs Barrios, in a society or diplomatic context.

Mrs. Barrios Guatemala

Childrens party presents seal ring in Charlestown

Master Eugene P. Hickey Jr was surprised with a seal ring given by his playmates at 10 Salem Street Avenue Charlestown. Miss May Hart spoke, and Eugene replied with thanks. Music by Flossie Gould Ela Hickey and Harding Louise Hickey plus dancing and songs followed by a collation.

Eugene P. Hickey, Jr Salem Street Avenue Charlestown May Hart Master Hickey Flossie Gould Ela Hickey Harding Louise Hickey Baby Adeline

Trial of John Searles Begins in Sugar Case

The trial of John E. Searles, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co, for refusing to answer questions before the Senate investigating committee opened before Justice Bradley. District Attorney Davis and defense counsel debated the relevance and authority of the questioned disclosures as the court adjourned until Tuesday.

Washington John E. Searles American Sugar Refining Company Senate Justice Bradley Baker Davis Havemeyer Senator Gray Gray Allen Lindsay Bradley Searles Threupon Johnson Senator Allen Heavemeyer Sugar Senate Committee Senate of the United States

Will of Judge Lowell Filed in Middlesex Court

The late Judge Lowell's will, filed in East Cambridge, leaves most personal estate to his widow. Bequests include $3000 to the Massachusetts Historical Society and $3000 to both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Boston Bar Association to buy works for their libraries. The total estate, real and personal, is about $500,000.

Lowell Middlesex Court East Cambridge Massachusetts Historical Society American Academy of Arts and Sciences Boston Bar Association

Danish Crown Heiress betrothed to Swedish Prince

The Princess Ingeborg Charlotte Frederica, second daughter of Crown Prince Christian, will wed Prince Carl, Duke of Westergotland, third son of King Oscar II. She was born August 2, 1878, at Charlottenlund. Carl was born February 27, 186_.

Copenhagen Ingeborg Charlotte Frederica Christian Denmark Carl Duke of Westergotland Oscar II Norway Sweden Charlottelund Stockholm

Steamer Canada sails for Europe with large saloon list

The Dominion liner Canada departs at 9 a m for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 163 saloon, 170 second class and 300 steerage travelers. Passenger roster includes Mr and Mrs W B Accles and child, Rev John J Bradley, many Misses, Masters and Mrs Hodges among others, with 90 intermediate and 175 steerage aboard Catalonia bound for the same ports. Also listed are Rev M A O Sullivan and families aboard Catalonia with several others.

Canada Dominion Line Queenstown Liverpool Accles and Child Harriet Archer William B. Bacon Gasper Bacon J. M. Barenard Evelyn Benedict John J. Bradley J. Howard Brown Aubrey Brocklebank Robert Brock Oronhyatekha Alfred W. Otis Otis A. B. Owens A. E. Parsons M. 8. Porter Wiliam Porter L. K. Putney Rantoul Eleanor Rantoul Edward Robinson Robinson P. B. Robinson Julian A. Rogers Martha Rogers Ada Rogers F. W M. A. O'Sullivan Joseph Flapher Cc. W. Clifford S. Chapman Moberg Crosby John A. C. Hamilton

Girls Who Can Keep House at YWCA Graduation

At the School of Domestic Science ceremony Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer urged graduates to lead in any home setting, noting the value of homemaking in city governance. Diplomas were awarded for two year courses in domestic science and arts to Elise Berge, Lillian Griffin, Georgia Nase, Mary P. Smith, Mir Mackenzie, and Mary A. Lman, among others, with certificates for shorter programs.

Young Women's Christian Association Alice Freeman Palmer Durant Elise F. Berge Lillian L. Griffin Georgia Nase Mary P. Smith Mir Mackenzie Mary A. L Man Eliza K. Harris Nellie T. Forbe Clara M. Norton M. Zieg Flora H. Davidson Mary Lee Elizabeth Barlow Helena C. Strohm Albertine — Grosz Jennie W. Gilmore Carle. Martin Lavinia K. Hastings Ma F. Armstrong

Mrs Callanan Buried After War Nurse Service

Mrs Mary Callanan longtime North End resident and Civil War army nurse was buried at Calvary Cemetery after services at St Stephen's Church The solemn requiem Mass was led by Rev D J O Frell with deacon Rev L J Kna and sub deacon Rev B F Kill Sub. pallbearers included John Cloney J J Brickley Charles Balk Edward Coughlan Michael Casey Bert Sargent Eugene Clifford and Henry.

Mary Callanan North End Calvary Cemetery St. Stephen’s Church D. J. O'Frell L. J. Kna B. F. Kill Messrs John Cloney J. J. Brickley Charles E. Balk

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