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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for The Daily One and The Sunday Post with payment terms in advance. It instructs subscribers to update delivery addresses, warns against sending cash, and states that checks should be payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. It notes distribution details and requests notification if delivery fails.
The speaker urges railroad commissioners to investigate the West End books and finances and disclose findings to the public. The goal is transparency about profits from gifts and the proposed sale to another company.
The piece argues for restoring power to the Boston Common Council to balance with the Aldermen, especially over franchises. It urges referment to the people’s control of public rights, charters, and joint authority, stressing transparency and broad public oversight with civic associations guiding reform.
The piece denounces Thomas C. Platt as the most despicable figure as New York election results clear. It argues his GOP caucus used insincere tactics and favored opposing candidates over their own, contrasting with Tammany's open battle and calling for GOP discipline.
The railroad commissioners linger over approving the West End system lease to the Elevated Railroad Company awaiting a full inventory and valuation. They should also audit the books and publicize results to end mystery over the company’s finances, stock value, and true liquidity amid public street use.
Boston and New England praise Dr. Nansen for pushing the Fram to the polar ice in a record advance toward the North Pole. The feat, though not solving the Pole problem, sharpens the race among explorers to reach the pole, with potential rivals Peary Andree or others. The quest becomes a purely geographical honor contest, not a commercial venture.
The article gauges Ohio's political future as the official district counts decide the legislature’s party balance. It warns Hanna’s bid for the U S Senate weakens with a Republican-leaning assembly and anti Hanna sentiment among Republicans. It suggests Foraker could replace Hanna if the Senate seat opens.
The Observant Citizen recalls a wild beasts cage marriage witnessed last evening and praises the zoo management and the Methodist clergyman. Albert B. S. Bigelow of this city buys the steam yacht Ituna, 150 feet, joining the Eastern Yacht Club fleet. Building Commissioner John B. Carmell and his department show glad smiles.
The city expects building operations this year to exceed 1896 by about 83 million dollars with new projects and improvements possibly reaching 23 million. The Boston building commission notes it estimates costs themselves, not relying on builders' figures.
A speaker recalls a spectral knock at a heart’s door. A little hand pleads to be let in but the heart refuses, saying the one who lived is dead. Winter wind and rain fill the scene as memories crowd in. Arthur Gy Moss.
A young boy asks when his father will return. Romaine, a drifting man, saves the child from a street accident and is mistaken for the boy’s father. The boy's steadfast resolve leads to a reunion with his wife, and the family heals as the father returns home.
The passage lists daily table hints for meals including breakfast with rolled oats, fried potatoes, boiled eggs and tea or coffee. dinner features stuffed baked fish, hashed potatoes, baked potatoes, tapioca pudding or boiled rice, wheat bread and beverages. supper shows sardines with mustard saltines, pickles, bread and butter, gingerbread and tea. It provides fish stuffing instructions, cake and tapioca pudding recipes, mashed potatoes method, and a gingerbread recipe attributed to RS. Kate Sullivan of Ashmont, Massachusetts.
Governor and Mrs. Roger Wolcott arrive from Hill Farm Readville with family and attend the Steinert Hall recital. Elizabeth Hay Ahl plans a Brookline winter with sister Mrs. J. W. V. Ballard. Mrs. Ballard hosts Thursdays. Private watercolor view by Henry P. Spaulding at the Boston Art Club runs through Nov 20. Various social figures and new club memberships noted along with upcoming arrivals and a grandchild in Malden.
The twenty third annual Veteran Odd Fellows banquet in Berkeley Hall drew about 230 attendees. A 5 pm business meeting elected Chief veteran J L Martin, vice veteran G H Prince, secretary John E Davis, treasurer J S F Huddleston, and directors Daniel B Hallett David G Turner Edward H Wise Nathaniel A Very John W Nichols George E Kirby W S Gardner B F Jones Samuel Cochran.
Columbus Ohio November 4 Late tonight it was learned that courts will be used to stop boards of election from issuing certificates to Republican candidates in certain counties. Cases start in lower courts then move to the supreme court. The Republicans have three contested seats in Delaware Noble and Wood counties with a combined plurality of 142 and a possible shift of 72.
An $600 fire damaged the restaurant at 99 Oliver street, occupied by Ira Pray and builder James Warnock. The blaze started in the restaurant, with most losses borne by Pray. The alarm from Box 47 rang at 8:42 p m yesterday.
William T. Cheswell, longtime Boston fire department veteran since 1859, is named first assistant chief, replacing John W. Regan. Mullen to be second and O Lalor to serve as lieutenant as officials await Mayor Quincy’s signature on the papers. Cheswell recounts a career advancing from hand engine to captain and board of engineers.
A veteran firefighter recounts injuries endured during service including a Kingston street machine shop blaze where a wall collapse threw him into a passage and water stream tore his face. He recalls the 1891 Chipmans carpet store fire at Hanover and Court streets, being buried under rubble with Lieutenant Gillen before rescuers freed them after a timber was removed.
The recent anniversary of the raid of John Brown brings focus to George W. Boyer of Harper's Ferry. The notice notes his connection to the event and its historical significance.
Ex mayor Edwin A. Curtis and Mrs Curtis returned to their Roxbury residence on Highland street Boston from a bridal tour via Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany and home arriving at 5 30 o clock. A careful housekeeper always has Dr Bull s Cough Syrup in the house.
An interview recalls the long service of veteran fireman Cheswell born 1843 in Boston and his role in major blazes including the John P. Lovell powder store fire. It covers his injuries, district duties, and oversight of several firemen associations. It lists recent promotions in Boston fire ranks and biographical notes on key officers.
The will of the late Robert Kemp of Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Tunes is challenged. A hearing is set for November with two contestants: his daughter Mrs. Dewey under the first will and his daughter in law Mrs. Killings under the later will.
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