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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1897

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates for The Boston Post

The Boston Post lists subscription rates: one year $1.50 six months 76 cents three months 40 cents. Address changes require both old and new addresses. Payments in advance. do not send cash. Checks drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company. Editor and publisher BE. 4. Grozier.

NDAY Atx Post Publishing Company New York Boston Post Ond Gensbey Postal Grozier Dicky Dodd Washington Star Free Press

McKinley distances Ross Platt over New York collapse

The New York Tribune reports President McKinley refuses Platt's excuses for the Republican collapse in New York and holds him responsible for the personal crisis policy. McKinley condemns Platt's methods though he is oddly sensitive to the fiasco. In Ohio Mark Hanna's actions draw similar critique.

The New York Tribune McKinley Ross Platt New York Platt Ohio Mark Hanna Hanna

Harvard Misses Chance as Yale Holds Soldier Field Duel

Harvard and Yale battled to a scoreless draw at Soldier Field with both sides failing to seize late opportunities. The piece compares the football tie to the electoral post mortem, noting the impossibility of replaying the day and reflecting on unlikely near-misses in both sports and politics.

Soldiers Field Harvard United States Bryan Yale Crimson

Publicity in Charitable Work Urged for Boston Societies

An appeal calls for disclosure of reports and audits from public fundraising charitable societies in Boston. It notes the large number of groups and their substantial beneficent work and liberal public support, urging publicity as a desirable requirement.

Boston

Public annual reports for charitable societies urged

The author argues for universal annual reports from charities detailing receipts and expenditures. Public confidence would rise with full and exact information at set dates, benefiting well organized charities and giving standing to all associations through inspection and publication by a recognized authority.

Dhee Iftendad

Speculation in Sugar Stocks Boosts Casino of Market Decline

The article analyzes Sugar stock speculation, noting heavy volume and a current decline driven by insiders and bears. It highlights the Havemeyers' past trading, rising competition from Arbuckle and Doschers, and looming beet sugar growth, plus foreign imports and tariff implications, forecasting lower prices ahead.

Havemeyer Havemeyers Sugar Trust Arbuckle Spreckels American Sugar Refining Company Doschers Richmonds Dingley Sugar Republican Congress

McKinleyism Opponents Push for Broader Free Trade

The piece argues that some McKinley supporters oppose reciprocity with foreign nations while opponents celebrate concessions like free ships and tariff abolition for reciprocity. It contends the goal is extending free ships and raw materials access to all merchants and industries, with tariffs serving revenue, not enriching trusts or funding campaigns.

Observant Citizen and Boston Arts Notes in Week

Maud Hoffman heads E S Willard company in Boston as she pursues stage success. Warch Archibald Willis to star in Ereminie for the Waltham Union Opera Company. A Boston observer recalls fashion quips and subway vent issues, plus Julia Ward Howe’s Europe trip. A temperance advocate, Miles Mayall, enjoys a small social mishap on a Chelsea car.

Maud Hoffman Boston E. S. Willard Miss Hoffman W. Archibald Willis Waltham Union Opera Company New England Greater Boston Chelsea Miles Mayall City Square Mr. Mayall

Why He Never Told His Love Poem

A ball night scene unfolds with a beloved partner whose blue eyes betray a faithful heart. The speaker recalls a summer waltz on a sandy beach under starlit skies and a private, unspoken love. The verse contrasts a modest salary with a father’s high cost, hinting at social obstacles. Minneapolis Journal.

Minneapolis Journal

Miss Lillian Thain Wins Post Menu Prize

Miss Lillian Thain of 7 Baldwin Avenue West Everett is awarded the Post Menu prize of percent for last week. Her menu was published Thursday Nov 11.

Thain Baldwin Avenue Everett Lillian Thain West Everett Post

Gloucester fisherman praised for heroic war act near Santa Maria

A Gloucester fisher man risked his life to disable the Spanish cruiser Santa Maria off Cape Ann by planting a device on its steering gear. The daring nighttime action followed the ship’s bombardment of Gloucester Harbor and was celebrated as a bracing example of American resolve and local valor.

United States Spain Uncle Sam Atlantic New England States Massachusetts San Francisco New England Boston Santa Maria Cape Ann Gloucester Harbor Ten Pound Island Gloucester Eastern Point Laure

Prominent Women Hold Colorado Posts and Ger Mantown Clerk

Miss Susan Randall, daughter of the late Samuel J. Randall of Pennsylvania, works as a clerk in the Friends Library in Germantown. In Colorado three women hold major offices with Grace Espy Patten as state superintendent and Martha A. B. Conine and Evangeline Hartz in legislative posts. Georgia moves to honor Jefferson Davis's birthday as a legal holiday. The Marquis of Bute’s Rothsay mansion reportedly valued at $10,000,000. Robert E.

Susan Randall Samuel J. Randall Pennsylvania Friends’ Library Germantown Penn Colorado Grace Espy Patten Martha A. B. Conine Evangeline Hartz Jefferson Davis Georgia Robert E

Witty Exchanges and Domestic Quips Across Papers

A collage of lighthearted jokes and social quips from multiple papers. Dialogue snippets cover domestic life, politics, and clever one liners highlighting wit about wives, editors, and public affairs. Notable lines include playful banter on heat in flats and a jab at political betting.

Old Church Rededicated by His Grace the Archbishop

History note on St. Stephen's Church Hanover street rededication. The nearly 200 year old Protestant former church features a covenant from seceders of Old North Church. Political lines form around Hanna and Foraker in Massachusetts style party debates with delegates and caucus threats.

Old Church St. Stephen’s Hanover Street Old North Church Boston

Rededication of New North Church Honors Historic Parish

The St Stephen's parish marks the restored New North Church after last spring’s fire. Archbishop Williams leads solemn high mass with Rev Jeremiah Milbrick and others. The sermon recalls 1650 origins, Boston’s growth, and the church’s enduring role in city life. A vespers service and parsonage dinner conclude ceremonies.

St. Stephen’s Archbishop Williams Jeremiah Milbrick Wakefield Father Powers Danvers Killilea and Knappe Hugh Roe O'Donnell East Boston D. J. O'Farrell O’farrell Boston Mathers Fitzpatrick Father Haskins Father Moran England Christ Monsignor Magennis Jamaica Plain Williams North Square

Hanna Faction Faces Setback in Cuyahoga Delegation vote

The Hanna faction organized the Cuyahoga county delegation yesterday as rivals Foraker and McKisson gained three members Bramley Mason and Burke. Bramley led the vote with seven to five for Senator Dodge, Hanna’s ally, while the secretary Bowman was elected. Hanna supporters failed to demand a pledged vote.

Hanna Firman McKisson Burke Mason Bramley Foraker Canton Koepner Ile Springfield Bushnell Bramsey Wolcott Beck Parker Bowman Columbus Cuyahoga County

Clergy leader urges U S intervention in Cuban revolt

Rev Thomas Dixon of People's Church at Cuba New York denounces U S support for Spain and calls for immediate U S action in Cuba He condemns bloodshed by Spain and accuses America of funding the conflict stating the nation could raise 5 000 000 men and force a peace settlement in Madrid

New York Thomas Dixon People’s Church Dixon United States Spain America Madrid Havana

Rev Sheehy to Speak on Irish Cause in Boston Lecture

A committee meeting in Boston plans a Nov 28 lecture by Rev Eugene Sheehy of Limerick at Odd Fellows Hall. The event aims to raise funds for a Bourne parish church, with strong Hibernian support and a big vocal program. Tickets available from multiple listed organizers and committee members.

Eugene Sheehy P. P Bourne Limerick Ireland Odd Fellows’ Hall John B. O’higgins Denis B. McCarthy Divison 2 Boston Father Sheehy Bourre Boughrigh Munster Messrs Pp. J. Bergin State Street H. E. Scanlan Stamford Street E. C. Fitzgerald Kneeland Street D. J. Cronin Causeway Street John M. Grainey Boston Post D. E. McCarthy Michael O’connor M. H. Shea James Mantle John J. Hickey George J. Lovett Central Wharf William J. Cronin John Carrell Charles McCarthy P. J. Flynn

John M Langston Dies at 68 in Washington

John M Langston a prominent colored ex Congress member from Virginia died in Washington at 68. Born a slave in 1829 he was freed at six and educated at Oberlin before a legal career. He taught law at Howard University then served as minister to Hayti and led the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute before entering Congress.

Washington John M. Langston Virginia Hayti Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute Petersburg Langston

Bishop of Majorca Dies After Excommunication Row

Madrid reports the bishop of Majorca Balearic Isles has died after last September excommunicating Senor J Navarro Reverter minister of finances in General Marcela Azcarraga's cabinet over a disputed conversion of property to government uses.

Madrid Majorca Balearic Isles Senor J. Navarro Reverter Financ Marcela Azcarraga

Verdi Consort Signora Verdi Dies in Rome

Signora Verdi wife of Giuseppe Verdi dies in Rome as the composer reaches his 84th year. Verdi, famed Italian maestro, is identified as the grieving widower in the report.

Rome Signora Verdi Giuseppe Ver l

Gladstone Ailing Drives Biographical Plans Abroad

London report says Gladstone may publish a major biographical work while age and infirmities rise concerns. He experiences facial weakness when cold is felt and is ordered to the Riviera for winter. He plans to travel with his wife and daughter to Cannes, staying with Lord Jdel, whose daughter is married to Gladstone's third son.

London Gladstone Prince Bismarck Gladson Riviera Cannes J'' del

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