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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
9
Letter writer attacks trusts and monopolies, calls for reform and limits on money power, arguing lawmakers can end the nation’s wealth seizure. Morse supports monetary reform with silver gold standards, while other fragments discuss social change and the new woman movement with humorous anecdotes.
Letters from Philo Junius and Walter C. Wright discuss gold and silver standards and the need to fix a valuable dollar. The Mississippi flood control and forest preservation are urged as federal priorities with references to Congress and engineer Herman Haupt proposals.
A letter from a self described new woman argues for fairness in judging work by both genders. She notes both men and women face drudgery and cites household labor as often underestimated and under rewarded. She calls for simpler living per Thoreau and questions the stereotype of the new woman.
A citizen protests that Tremont street residents pay two fares or an eight cent transfer to reach hospitals on Harrison avenue and other nearby areas. Transfers refuse at Dorchester avenue and Broadway transfer station forcing extra fares for short trips.
Letter writer argues King has committed a crime under law but cites youth and good record. He claims punishment should be lenient to set a moral example for those in authority and expose to temptation, urging a light sentence for the young offender.
H F W criticizes the high hats as absurd and hypocritical, likening the writer to a surly spinster seeking trouble. The letter claims such fashion disdain could expose shameless women who crave notoriety in trivial writing.
Parker C. Marsh argues against harsh punishment for King, a 19 year old bank messenger who stole employers' money. He urges employers to rehabilitate rather than jail him, noting that temptation from high-pressured wages and systemic flaws endanger youth and proposing corrective guidance and work.
In Head place last night kerosene lanterns owned by Jones and Meehan, contractors, ignited in an open restaurant lot. The fire destroyed the property and caused considerable loss.
The Walking Delegate comic opera opens at Tremont next Monday with strong demand for the week and featured performers. Boston Theatres announce early morning shows plus daily exhibitions of Corbett Fitzsimmons motion pictures. Closing shows for Rosedale at Castle Square today. Alabama replaces next week. Kellar receives testimonial tonight at Hollis. May 31 brings two Kellar performances then summer break. ER S Willard ends Tremont season with The Middleman. Good Mr Best runs four weeks ending tonight Museum. May 31 two performances then testimonial for Adams and Lothian. Pop concerts in Music Hall promise elaborate program. Buffalo Bill shows two exhibitions at Huntington grounds. Keith program features Charles Sweet next week. Multiple acts end today. Howard Athenaeum burlesque and living pictures abound with many pretty girls. Edward E Rose to manage Grand Opera House next season. Castle Square Theatre reports crowds turning away at performances.
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