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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
4
A Boston Post dispatch proclaims a mission stance for Morro with a firm, unrestrained editorial voice. The piece champions decisive action and presses for firm leadership amid political currents in New England.
The Massachusetts Railroad Commission rejects an eight percent ninety nine year lease of the West End railroad to the Boston Elevated and affirms public interest over corporate power. The ruling, hailed by readers and the Post, marks a turning point in state relations with quasi public corporations and sets a precedent against long term private monopolies.
The article notes that college crews now compete for the eight-oar championship beyond Harvard and Yale. It discusses Cornell's possible inclusion after finishing last in the prior race and argues excluding current champions would ruin the contest. It anticipates Harvard supporting an invitation if Yale agrees. The piece stresses national growth in rowing rivalries.
The Post notes several positive aspects of the elevated railroad scheme and urges promoters to adjust the project to fit a new West End lease, balancing desirable features with the decision already expressed.
The article argues for public involvement in rapid transit planning for Boston. It asserts the need for alternatives to current promoters and suggests the public should obtain any 8 percent dividends from public franchises, signaling growing citizen momentum to control transit initiatives.
The Boston Post urges a fair public hearing for Moody Boynton's bicycle railroad petition. It notes experts vouch for the invention and argues the Board of Aldermen must grant a hearing before deciding on location from Fall River to Dudley Street and Harrison Avenue.
The piece contrasts muzzled and unmuzzled press coverage over the 8 percent West End lease. It notes the Post’s opposition while the Herald backs corporations, the Globe stays silent, and the Journal and Transcript side with corporate interests, highlighting the value of an independent press.
The Observant Citizen records a cold coastal wind felt along Court Street and the Old State House vane pointing east while the Old South vane shifts northwest. It mentions Governor Wolcott’s improving health, the Congregational House cornerstone ceremony, and remarks on Thomas B. Reed and President Murphy. It also covers stage mishaps, Judge Nelson’s death, Major Butterworth’s resignation, and subway car conductor tensions with a vivid city-sense tone.
Report notes G A R meeting on the militia critique at Youngs, plans for Providence division station Back Bay, a jewel case spill at Union Station valued at 10000, and a humorous museum suggestion for an interchangeable theatre hat for ladies. Also mentions Alfred Ordway’s death and four remaining founders of the Boston Art Club.
A fragment from a period collection features verses about a mother kissing her awake sleeping baby and a child praised for likeness to a parent. It includes lines about a baby’s dimples and a rose metaphor with hopeful, comforting imagery from a poet identified as Frank F. Stanton.
Social items describe Miss Mary Sargent’s wedding attire and congratulations for Miss Henrietta Argent’s recovery. Mrs. Frank S. Watson returns from abroad with Parisian style gowns. Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson suffers a serious accident at her Winthrop summer home. Mrs. L. P. Thomson stays in Paris all winter. The Spragues plan a quiet winter at Brookline. Dickens evening at Tremont Theatre with the Willard company and Tom Pinch. A large audience attends Maud Hoffman’s gown enhanced performance. Notables attend Schoeffel box events. Tonight Mrs Bond hosts a wedding reception for Miss Sara Augusta Bond and Delos Edwards Goldsmith.
Mr and Mrs Gladstone arrive in London en route to Cannes while Senator Marie A Hanna has donated 15000 to aid the Republican cause. Bishop Maes of Covington has been named to the vacant Catholic see of New Orleans. Consul General Lee and a steamer incident are mentioned in transit notes. Secretaries and church figures face decisive career options amid local anxieties.
City Hall reports Henry F. Naphen of Ward 15 South Boston may be invited to deliver the nomination speech for Mayor Quincy. A friend says Naphen declined until his Ward 16 dispute is resolved, with party unity seen as the goal. officials deny selections have been made. Congressman John F. Fitzgerald says he will not be chosen and does not want the role.
The article reviews New York horse show fashion noting plain day gowns and elaborate evening gowns in cloth. A tan faced cloth ensemble features a pleated gray chiffon blouse over a plain skirt with gathered fullness, while another gown uses vicuna cloth in mahogany red with orange taffeta lining and Renaissance style braiding. A velvet toque with a bird adds the final touch.
Mary Lambert hosts guests at Lodgehouse in New Hampshire while her brother Jack faces trouble. Dick Thornton, seeking departure for city, hints at a hidden confession. Years later, Jack describes Thornton’s help in facedown temptation and Mary quietly reconciles as she vows to invite Thornton to join them.
A Dorchester page lists meals including breakfast with oranges wheatmeal and creamed broiled rump steak and dinner featuring oyster soup roast turkey and plum preserves plus a dessert sequence. It provides two recipes for Corn cake and Boiled pies pudding with detailed ingredients and baking times attributed to Mrs H J Rich of 96 Norfolk Street Dorchester.
Letter to the editor urges a public solution for horses struggling on the steep grade in Pemberton square. Proposes a tow horse supplied by the city or society or a weight limit to prevent overburdening teams and reduce wear.
One of the state's best known Baptist ministers, formerly of South Boston, D. D. Bmyranville, died here last night. The death removes a long time religious leader recognized in Baptist circles.
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