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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post notes the Representative Democratic Papers of New England as a regional political publication. It surveys party affairs, candidates, and organizational updates across New England states.
In closing days of a heated campaign, advocates push broad arguments for abolishing the city’s largest council chamber and restructuring representation. The proposal would end the current eight to eight council, create twelve at large aldermen, add a powerful new official, and pair with the mayor to effectively run the city. Voters are urged to weigh facts over party pressure and determine if the changes uphold democracy.
Residents debate control of city government as the mayor and supplementary mayor clash over who runs the City Council. A vote is expected tomorrow to resolve the dispute and define authority among officials.
The Senate presidency race begins before the election with candidates Dallinger Smith and Irwin. Dallinger is praised for supporting the free transfer bill opposing the Bell Telephone grab and denouncing frauds in the Massachusetts Benefit Association, signaling a potential shift away from corporate influence if elected.
A narrator denounces a system as easy to handle and blames greedy corporations and schemers. The call is to vote no tomorrow.
The Post surveys opinions on single versus double chambers across cities. Small towns favor mixed results though many support a double chamber in mid and large cities. Major metropolises like New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland and Boston favor double chambers as essential to governance. Vote "No" on the single chamber tomorrow.
Opinion condemns a proposed single chamber bill that would empower schemes with twenty votes to pass without veto, eliminating public appeal. It warns public opinion would be ineffective and argues the Common Council is necessary to counter salary grabs and safeguard checks.
The stock market ends October with no net price change and investor inactivity. Professional operators lean bear as political agitation, Cuban question uncertainty, and Congress arrivals weigh on values while railway earnings and easy money provide some support. The prudent course favors selling and avoiding pronounced advances.
The message urges voters to oppose the measure to block the Aldermen’s employment, framing it as protecting the people’s right to decide. It emphasizes a NO vote as the defense of citizen control and local governance.
The public funeral for Henry George drew a universal tribute to a great American. Attendees set aside creed and politics to honor a life of strong endeavor and leadership toward better things. The event focused on the man Henry George rather than any political role or mayoral fate.
A terse editorial asserts public distrust in the people and urges a vote against democracy in favor of a Bureau system, pressing readers to oppose tomorrow’s ballot choice.
The strongest statement against the proposed single chamber bill comes from Frederic W. Lincoln and other ex-city officials. The protest argues the measure weakens public safeguards and notes signers include past mayors aldermen and council members who know the system's strengths and flaws.
Citizens warned about a proposal to appoint 12 biennial aldermen who would be beyond reach for two years. The call to action urges a NO vote tomorrow to prevent reduced local accountability.
The author argues against abolishing the Common Council and replacing it with a bureaucracy. Restore its powers over franchises, appointments, licenses, and other duties, and oppose a single chamber reform bill to enable genuine city government improvement.
The single chamber bill is described as undemocratic and unrepublican with autocratic tendencies. Voters are urged to vote no tomorrow on the measure.
An observer notes the apparent apex of the 1897 boom has been reached and is now past, signaling a slowing in the era of rapid growth and activity. The remark reflects cautious sentiment amid shifting markets and business conditions.
Voters confront a proposal to reduce city representation from 87 to 38 seats. Campaigns push a NO vote tomorrow as supporters warn of lost influence and opponents promise cost savings.
The Post warns voters against personal and political pressures to back a single chamber bill. It urges readers to decide for themselves before voting and to cast ballots according to honest conviction without fear or favor. The piece emphasizes that the question is too important to be swayed by appeals at or away from the polls.
A brief note urges voters to oppose a single chamber bill, labeling it un American and calling for a NO vote tomorrow.
The Observant Citizen lauds Aaron C. Dowse for advertising the Food Fair, noting 15 000 to 20 000 daily attendance and post event optimism among managers. It columns on postal cards, theft at the fair, court and Odd Fellows reports, and police inspectors, with local figures like Leo P. White and President Gaston mentioned.
The piece notes Bay State politician Moody turning to writing with a magazine essay on lawyers as statesmen. It recounts Major Garland's visit and Nat Robinson's memories of the Major's appetite, plus Mayor secretary Thomas Mullen substituting for the Mayor in South Boston and sharing a joke about prior acting roles.
The Princess of Wales plans a large riding school at Sandringham with a circular cycling track around its edge. Miss Gladstone travels frequently with the ex-premier and mother and enjoys cycling journeys in Perthshire. The Countess of Warwick, a noted dog fancier, keeps six Japanese spaniels that accompany her on moves between homes.
Major Drury recalls his life near Richmond and a close friendship with Edgar Allan Poe. He says Poe was not a heavy drinker and was generous with his friends, often helped financially in hard times.
Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer recalls Whittier’s boyish modesty as she met him in a Boston mansion. Whittier reacted with a simple Is it when praised as the supreme moment of life. The piece also notes a German court official nicknamed the imper s pants stretcher, who oversees many trousers.
Fashion notes praise old winter gowns remade into seasonable outfits. The article observes open remodeling, with frankness unusual for past years, while shirt waists are said to be out of date and worn less. It highlights continued versatility in apparel and evolving style tastes.
Harry Jackson, an heir raised by wealthy relatives, faces forged drafts and a treacherous cousin Robert who covets Marion Grey. After a confrontation, Robert is jailed with his accomplice and later commits suicide. Harry and Marion remain married ten years.
The article discusses smart everyday wear including plaid silk and velvet shirt waists and suggests lining old silk waist and covering with chiffon for extended use. It describes a new steel gray gown with sable trim, a tight bodice, draped front, fur-edged drapery, and fur-edged shoulder flounces.
A compendium of brief humor bits from a range of retro magazines. Lines poke at manners politics and daily life with playful anachronisms. Notable exchanges include a minister admired by a woman a baby announced by a child a hatchet wielding aunt and a clash of present and future plans.
The Post menu prize of something is awarded to Miss Helen White of 318 Beach Street Roslindale for last week. Her menu was published Monday Oct 2.
A historical menu listing meals for Breakfast Dinner and Supper with items such as Grapes and Peaches White Oats with Cream Lamb Cutlets Current Jelly Baked Sweet Potatoes Corn Muffins Bread and Butter Tea Coffee Tunahed Potatoes Boiled Rice Onions Apple Het fen addin mit Coffee Gold Sliced Beef Hot Biscuit Tewed Pears Sponge Cake Tea and Chocolate Tomato soup and Escalloped onions with a milk based sauce and buttered bread Read C 0 bake one with bread Deciller Watterson Sharon Mass.
A list of former Boston city leaders urges voters to reject a bill that would replace the twelve Aldermen and seventy five Common Council with a single chamber of thirty eight. They argue checks and balances would fail, curb public input, and risk party control, urging a return to two chambers or alternative reforms.
Miss Sara Westrick daughter of Mr and Mrs H Westrick of Albion street married Mr Leon Holtz yesterday at Union Park Hall Rabbi Baron Wolf officiated The bride wore white satin and carried bride roses Attendants included four bridesmaids and four maids of honor The groom stood with best man A Wilchinsky Ushers included Isaac Pond H Westerich and others After the ceremony the couple left for a two weeks trip to New York as guests celebrated into the night
Miss Fannie Gingberg and Mr Max Maistrofsky were wed at Baldwin Place Synagogue with Rabbi M. M. Margolis officiating. The bride wore white satin lace, carried roses, and was given away by the Finkelsteins and Goldbergs. Best man Henry Finkelstein maid of honor Annie Finkelstein. Bridesmaids Ella Maistrofsky Annie Goldberg Fannie Rosenthal. Ushers included Estrofski Frish and Harry Finkelstein. Reception followed at Bedens Hall.
Miss Dora Rosenstein and Mr Benamin M Morrie of the English High School were married at the bride’s uncle’s Leverett Street home last evening by Rev Samuel. The couple plan to spend the should be continued in next notice.
Miss Sarah Lunder and Mr Sam Gillerstein were joined in marriage by Rev Mr Silverstein last evening. Attendees included H L Jaccaa Jacob Elder Frank Leander B Leander Rosie Smith Mrs Metil Elder Max Silverstein W Tarlinsky Fannie Goldstein Charles Applewood James Lowrey Anne Jacobs Professor Simons and others.
George Arthur Smith 64 Naples Road Brookline died suddenly of heart disease yesterday morning. He rose at 8:30 to talk with his two young sons before collapsing. Born in Cambridge in 183, he was a Cambridge High School graduate and partner in Thomas L. Smith wholesale liquor. He married Lila Dickson in 1881. Survived by wife and two sons. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from his home. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The Rev. John Duckson of the Arlington Street Church preached at the Young Men's Christian Union last week on The Pharisee and the Publican. During the evening, soloists Adahussey and Joseph Hegarty with Gerald Lambert performed several musical selections.
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