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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
4
The piece argues that recent violent incidents in Boston reflect a broader pattern rather than city wickedness. It notes only one case involved a Boston citizen and suggests suicides and inebriates come to towns to exploit themselves. It concludes human nature is similar across urban and rural settings.
The Leather Belting Manufacturers Association announced a 2 percent price increase for leather belting, citing the Republican tariff on hides. They insist the rise reflects higher raw material costs and will raise production costs across thousands of manufacturers, reducing profits and worker wages.
The Herald opposes fast approval of the West End road lease by the railroad commissioners. It argues the lease would burden Boston with 8 percent dividends on a public franchise for 99 years, urging thorough review and removal of excessive guaranteed returns before the commission finalizes its decision.
The writer previews the forthcoming Congress and doubts any major reform. It questions the party's unity on currency and tariff measures and warns of deficits and job bills, with Speaker Reed's control shaping House action and Senate dynamics uncertain.
The passage argues that limiting the length of the session reduces opportunities for mischief, suggesting a shorter Congress would benefit the nation and criticizing excessive legislative delay. It frames the issue as a clash between Senate Republicans and Populist allies, urging brevity.
The Riley Democrat platform proposal urges Boston voters to demand clear local policy positions. Key issues include free transfers on surface roads, municipal ownership of enterprises, municipal lighting or gas works, and home rule for the city. Voters deserve explicit stances from parties and candidates.
The Observant Citizen notes growing hansom cab numbers in Boston and urges London style cheap fares to boost patronage. It also records incidents from travel and calls for book disinfection at libraries, plus local remarks on Harvard sports and upcoming events.
The piece notes new street signs on posts to aid navigation, street pianos pleasing common people, and a clothing dealer predicting a return to colonial dress. It highlights Rev. Eugene Sheehy’s Boston visit and praise for Mr. Riley’s library and Home Rule stance. It also commends Alderman Dean for Broadway improvements including paving and cycle paths.
A fragile lily on a slender stem bears gems of morning dew as beauty shines in spring. A wintry blast cuts the stem, and Death follows with sudden poison, sweeping the flower to the tomb. Anonymous.
L Alliance Francaise hosts Leon Jancey of Theatre National de l Odeon Paris at Brunswick on Saturday November 20 from 3 to 5 with two recitations. Vendome opens today at 2 with whist party series for ladies and patriotic societies. Milford Russell to give a Dec 4 recital in Chickering Hall before a large audience. Notables seen at Press Club include Mrs. Phinehas Adams and Mrs. Alexander Martin. Bunker Hill Chapter D A R meets at Miss Laughton’s in the Copley this afternoon with a paper on Ye Ancient Codfish by Mrs Mary Grant Weston. Mrs. Charles Hale Cogswell plans at homes at 409 Marlboro Street. Edmund Dwight issues cards for Nov 21. A table named for Julia Ward Howe at the Woman Suffrage Association fair. Floral Emblem Society calendars announce events. Dec 4 talk by Mrs Carrie Domett. New Hampshire Daughters Club meeting at Vendome. brief historical programs and local notes. Mrs. James Bourne Ayer and Miss Ayer invite at home Nov 27 at 4:30. Miss Bessie H. Lyman hosts luncheon at the Ludlow. Nottingham wedding breakfast for Earl Samuel Dudley and wife at Trinity. bride in brown broadcloth with Parma violets. couple leaves for New York.
Ex Alderman W L Barber withdraws as Republican candidate for Somerville mayor due to doubts about Ward 4 support. Ward 4 now features two candidates J Warren Bailey and Franklin F Phillips.
The Wensley Glee Club of Roxbury will stage its annual concert and dance at Kossuth Hall on Thursday December 9 with public attendance and community singing.
In a crowded night express toward St Louis a phantom conductor drains tickets in a prank that escalates into disaster. The engineer, master of the lever, sees a red light and slams the air brake as both trains collide. No passenger claims a lost ticket after the wreck.
A collage of light banter from Chicago Record North American Life and Chicago News depicts witty dialogues about in laws dancing masters flat living and stage fright with light romance and playful mischief between couples mothers and children and suitors.
Philadelphia doctor Thomas W. Evans who died in Paris left sixteen collateral heirs and a will. He planned a Philadelphia dental college and a museum of art with paintings worth 800000 and jewels valued at 400000 to present to the city.
Cream butter and flour in a saucepan with boiling water until smooth. Stir in chopped veal and season. Spread on dry toast. Recipe attributed to S. Broomer of Dorchester, 14 Clinton Street.
A collage of mini notices profiles John Swinton leaving the New York Sun after 22 years, praises British Prince of Wales as a sharpshooter, Mayne Reid’s boys’ stories and translations, Ibsen birthday invite, Kilimanjaro travel anecdote, German Emperor’s paper weight rock presented by Dr. Buchner, Queen of Italy’s gift to Cardinal Gibbons, and Miss Virginia MacTavish delivering copies of Gibbons’ books to the queen.
A Dorchester reader criticizes the Harrison Square Improvement Association article and argues the council favors Granger street over Leonard street. The letter notes votes, costs, and calls for clearer maps, referencing Mayor, aldermen, and council members and defending the paper's editorial stance.
John K Berry denounces morning reports misquoting his Sanford Curtis opposition stance. He states Dorchester Republicans would back Sanford if he edges Curtis, but prefer Curtis if Sanford loses. Berry says he would support Curtis if nominated and clarifies associates would back Sanford's efforts. Dated November 17, 1897.
In Sharon on November 16, 1897, Bertram notes Dingley bill provisions on glass parts used for optics. It lists free rough cut glass plates for eyewear manufacture, with diameter limits, and 45 percent ad valorem or extra 10 cents per dozen pairs for ground lenses.
A reader from East Boston complains to politicians and the Boston Post about three months of slow ferry service after August’s drop demolition. With one dock, boats wait midstream for discharges, forcing residents like J. J. Edwards to spend about twenty extra minutes crossing the harbor.
A large congregation witnessed the marriage of Henry 8 Grew II and Miss Ethel G Hooper at Arlington Street Church in Boston. The bride wore satin duchess with orange blossoms, lilies of the valley bonnet, and veil, with maid of honor Adeline Hooper and bridesmaids listed. ceremony by Rev John Duckson followed by a Beacon Street wedding breakfast.
Alpheus R. Farrar of Cambridge died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries suffered the day before at the North Cambridge terminal.
Madrid sees cabinet postpone Cuban autonomy discussion due to Senor Morets illness. Plan envisions equal rights for Spaniards and Cubans and a Cuban chamber elected by popular vote, with a later Cuban Senate and ultimate Spanish control of foreign affairs and finance. Weyler reception sparks divided public demonstrations in Corunna as his son arrives from Cuba.
350 attendees at the Vendome for a Boot & Shoe Club reception honoring the ladies. The Pierian Sodality Orchestra performed as speakers including Brigadier-General Edgar R. Champlin and William M. Olin discussed women rights under the law.
In Aspen Colorado on November 17 the Smuggler mine fire continues but Mann el Hallett reports satisfactory progress. Gas volume decreases while smoke increases indicating possible smoldering in water soaked timbers. Fifteen men were overcome by gas in Mollie Gibson and Fella S. mines but were revived.
Montreal reports a fake tale of a Duchene River landslide killing forty people. Investigation shows no disaster occurred and the sensational story is false.
At a special meeting of the Charlestown Workingmen's Debating Club plans for their seventh annual ball were completed. The event will be held Thanksgiving Eve in Roughan Hall City Square Charlestown. The ball committee reported more than seven hundred tickets had been sold.
The National Hardware Association opened its annual convention in Buffalo at the Iroquois Hotel with over 100 delegates. This afternoon papers were read by J Jenkins of Nashville and Leon Carter of Boston.
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