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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
4
The Boston voting list has topped 100000 with six days left for additions. The city will hold a larger municipal election than ever, with about 90 percent of new registrants favoring Mayor Quincy and the Democratic party, suggesting greater Democratic staying power than Republicans.
The article reflects that Thanksgiving remains a cherished New England festival celebrated nationwide. It notes a shift from public to home observance, with churches less central, and highlights increasing charitable giving to the poor and homeless in Boston as part of the holiday spirit. It asserts the season benefits from shared gratitude and generosity.
The article praises Congressman Fitzgerald for opposing the 9 year West End road lease. It notes his early protest against the burden on Boston residents and his clear forcible arguments. It adds his Democratic instincts placed him on the right side and his stance is now endorsed by the commission.
The Observant Citizen discusses Rev. Dr. Lorimer’s Thanksgiving sermon at Tremont Temple with a special musical program, notes Mme Melba’s Thanksgiving meal before Dowling season, and records local gossip. It mentions Dr. Macdonald leaving Warren Avenue Baptist for Brooklyn with higher pay, Tom Riley’s mayoral candidacy, and Boston happenings including pensions, street conditions, and public views of the State House lantern.
The editorial urges continued pursuit of a rapid transit lease in Boston, argues a 25 year lease at a modest rate could benefit both private and public interests, and suggests the State Transit Commission or public ownership as alternatives if private terms fail. It frames transit as a potential socialistic measure aligned with ongoing public works like water and sewer commissions.
The canvass by the Executive Council reveals a remarkable voter indifference in Massachusetts with only 269 795 votes cast for governor. Governor Wolcott’s tally fell from 258 204 to 165 005, a drop of 119 969. Democratic votes declined from 117 826 to 93 431, down 24 396. The percentages indicate Wolcott at 67 percent previously while Democratic totals reached 90 percent together.
An old homey Thanksgiving tale recalls pioneer gatherings in Yankee land. Families unite for a simple feast with a hay ride, cider, pumpkins, and a central roast turkey as elders lead grace and children share chores and cheer in a quiet, grateful day.
Miss Farmer hosts a Thanksgiving cooking lecture offering guidance on selecting a turkey from the market, stuffing with crackers or milk, onion juice, and sausage fat as a butter substitute. She demonstrates roasting with basting every 10 15 minutes, garnishing ideas, cranberry jelly moulds, oyster stew, crouton bread sticks, and a plum pudding with brandy sauce.
In a Hillsboro tale a letter invites the Everett family to Thanksgiving. Ruth plans a quiet parlor wedding for Ruth and Harry Russell with Eva as bridesmaid. After a homey feast and a swift romance, the couple wed at 8 pm and depart for a new home, with Aunt Sarah helping the couple toward a happy future.
Daily table hints note breakfast items including fruit Quaker oats with cream broiled beefsteak baked potatoes sliced tomatoes Parker House rolls and blueberry cakes. The listing emphasizes a hearty morning meal with assorted pantry staples and fresh pastries.
The Society of Colonial Wars heard Walter Kendall Watkins discuss The Settlement of Win simmet Pullen Point and Rumney Marsh at Youngs Hotel. A nominating committee was elected: Upham Ware Wadsworth Remick Grandon. Dinner at Hotel Brunswick on Dec 21 with Mayflower Descendants guest Howland.
By imperial decree Emperor William orders Mme Rejane to perform Mme Sans Gene at the Schauspiel Haus in Berlin, marking a special engagement for the theatre season.
The Boston Post emerges as a leading opponent of the 8 per cent 99 year lease, contrasting with a silent or pro-corporation press. An editorial from September 15 illustrates the paper’s early flat-footed opposition and shift toward representing the people.
A Boston public debate condemns the West End lease of road bed and franchises. Editorials urge the Board of Railroad Commissioners to refuse approval of an excessive rental that shifts public wealth to lessees, arguing rents should be reasonable for both corporations and people.
The Boston Elevated Railroad Company seeks an 8 percent annual rental on West End stock, with 9.3 percent when tax relief is counted. The Board of Railroad Commissioners must judge if the rate is reasonable and in public interest as the 99 year lease binds Boston’s surface street rail line. Public protection advocates urge examination before approval.
The Boston Post argues that an 8 percent guaranteed tax free rental on West End Street Railway stock inflates value. It cites market moves from spring to yesterday, estimating roughly five million dollars in value created for shareholders by the lease law and railroad commission approval.
Baldwin the great artist arrives in New York soon and draws social attention. Portraits include Whistler and Mrs Ladenburg. Miss Marianna Guild hosts a musicale at Mrs Warren's on Dec 6. Miss Esty earns praise in London with Carl Rosa. Social Register 1898 notes marriages and deaths. Abbott exhibits a seventeenth century garden house replica at the firmess, near Moorish tent and stage.
A collage of light humor from Chicago News and Free Press items includes jests about card troubles, a sign of selling out at cost, a quip about a campaign manager, a door ring pun, a glass eater and mineral water, pumpkin pie mood, autumn imagery from the Free Press, Broadway pipes, and a mix of literary quips from Harlem Life and North American.
Boston society buzzes as Miss Henrietta Sargent and Guy Lowell announce their engagement after secret years of courtship. The piece notes family ties, recent weddings, and the city’s smart set gathering for society events, including horse shows and hunting breakfasts.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland receives a youthful suitor Prince William of Wied who serves in Potsdam. Queen Amelie of Portugal tends a woodcutter injured in a fall and later visits him as doctor. George Dudley Seymour plans to present Yale College with the double doors from Rev William Russell's Branford house, tied to Yale’s founding history.
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