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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
4
General Lee praises Bianco's Cuba policy and humane conduct in the war but notes it does not alter the Cuban demand for independence. The Cuban patriots seek full sovereignty despite reforms, and U S aid to Spain's humane methods is welcomed, yet independence remains the core issue.
The Boston Democratic leaders call for a concrete city platform focusing on local issues. They urge free transfers on surface railroads, a franchise tax from public franchise holders, municipalization of public works, and clear Home Rule stances to avoid silence in a crisis.
The West End and Boston Elevated lines seek a new law after the railroad commissioners rejected their lease. The paper urges acceptance of the decision and adaptation of plans. It predicts Governor Wolcott would veto any bill granting an 8 percent mortgage for 99 years on city franchises.
Secretary Long advocates building a large ocean dock in Boston as part of a navy expansion. The dock would cost less than another battleship and enhance coast defense against European attack. Boston’s industrial base and skilled workforce support the plan, which aims to start work at once.
The Boston Post notes that state purchase of the West End for an elevated railroad parallels actions of the Metropolitan Water and Sewer Commissions. It suggests influential groups aim to turn quasi public services truly public and questions the Transcript's meaning.
The speaker asserts a firm influence to carry Boston with the Transcript and other papers united against them in a single chamber fight by about 6000 votes. He predicts state leadership may follow, promising practical remedies to entrenched abuses when the favorable time arrives.
The article urges a major campaign for free transfers on Boston’s West End surface lines whether or not the Elevated road proceeds. It endorses Riley Democracy and calls on Democrats to adopt a strong free transfer plank, arguing public sentiment favors equitable transit access and that a unified political stance boosts the city’s chances against the West End company.
Mayor Quncy issues a full statement in the Post defending the Southern Union Station plan. He argues city costs were exaggerated, notes amending acts for bridge facilities, cites rising taxable values near the station, and mentions betterment reimbursements. He highlights Republican legislative backing and urges careful reading.
The Observant Citizen reports Bishop Frederic E. Courtney former rector of St. Pauls Church visits the scene of his earlier labors and will stay in town several days. Next Monday the Epis copalian Club hosts a Brunswick dinner and the bishop is invited to speak. Also noted is his current charge of the Nova Scotia bishopric.
The write up discusses a flawed fire boat design causing injuries and limited maneuverability. It also covers Thanksgiving reflections, university bequests, local wildlife, excursion ticketing, theater crowd control ideas, and Boston turkey market shortages after Thanksgiving.
A fragmentary elegy laments a sister's passing with sea imagery and flowers such as pansies rosemary and woodruff. The poem mourns loss and remembrance, contrasting light and sorrow, ending with the notion of the sister as sea and foam in a quiet home.
A collage of light quips from Chicago News Detroit Free Press Yonkers Statesman Free Press and Washington Star. Jokes touch bowling frames clairvoyants seances and witty exchanges about marriages curiosity and blame within families.
Health permitting, Mr Gladstone pursues a major biographical work on modern divines. Miss Bettie Runnels of New Orleans becomes Louisiana’s first female law student at Tulane. Charles R Hosmer of Montreal, GM of Canadian Telegraph and Postal Pacific, says a Dawson telegraph will be built via Kennan’s route. Henry Watterson’s work habits are debated as off duty drinking contrasts with on duty abstinence described. Dr Carl Peters plans a South Africa expedition to map gold workings near the Zambesi and Limpopo. Charlies Alger named Hannibal postmaster amid GOP protests over competence.
Miss Helen Dwight Orvis leads a Chickering Hall concert series with Alice Bates Rice and Louis C. Elson guiding listeners. Others include Arthur Foote and Lillian Shattuck among many, with more concerts set for December 1897 and January 1898. The day features lectures at English High School by George A. Walton and Hugo Munsterberg, plus private chamber recitals and society events at Grundmann studios and the Charlesgate. The Heptorean Club hosts F Marion Crawford on Italian medieval life with proceeds aiding Somerville Hospital. City Treasurer Turner plans a Brunswick winter stay as Boston Paper Trade holds a banquet with notable guests.
A New England Thanksgiving tale follows Bill Davis as jealousy tears lovers apart Madge Noel and Lt Peabody. Five years later a peril on the lake brings Bill to heroism and reveals Madge’s true devotion to his sister Nellie and to the officer she truly loves.
Daily table hints give a salmon steak recipe: boil in salted water twenty minutes and finish with a butter flour roux, pepper parsley. and a tea cake using sour cream eggs sugar flour soda salt baked moderate. Mrs George Folk provides address at 61 Grove Street West Somerville MA.
Seattle November 26 The revenue cutter Bear expected to sail tonight to relieve whalers frozen north of Point Barrow Alaska Captain Tuttle discussed landing points for a sled party and said ice conditions will largely decide the northern advance He plans a course from the Straits of Fuca to Unalaska and hopes to reach Sledge Island in seven days if northern ice allows By December 8 he hopes to be back from Unalaska.
Ex mayor Jonathan Stone of Charlestown died at his Revere home yesterday morning at five from injuries after being thrown from a carriage. Born April 29, 1878 in Weare New Hampshire he grew up in Charlestown and later ran shops and houses. He served on Charlestown Common Council in 1872 and was mayor in 1873 the last before Charlestown’s 1874 annexation by Boston. He served on Revere boards and helped introduce sewerage.
The school committee race heats up with multiple candidates across two or three states. Mrs. Kehew, C. L. Burrill, Prof W. T. Sedgwick, A. T. Davison and B. Courtney figure prominently as the Municipal League and women’s endorsements align. The league backs Kehew, Sedgwick and Burrill, with Davison favored for new candidates over current members.
Inmates at the Charles Street Jail enjoyed a first rate harp concert on Thanksgiving Day performed by Miss Harriet Shaw, a renowned harpist, bringing a rare moment of cheer inside the grim walls.
The first Brookline town hall party by Brookline society people at Upper Town Hall drew a large crowd. Ladies wore rare and handsome gowns as the hall, decorated with plants and palms, provided a festive backdrop while an orchestra played unseen behind the stage.
The fifteenth annual hall of Union 33 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners was held last night in Odd Fellows Hall with 800 attendees. J. C. Doyle directed the event assisted by P. E. Fortune and sixty aides. Hobbs's Orchestra provided music.
The article notes poke bonnets gaining popularity with hints on trimming and Russian blouses. A medium size style features a wide black velvet brim with a plain finish and a shaped crown.
The piece describes poke bonnets with velvet brims and satin crowns, ribbon trims and chin strings, ostrich tip adornments, fur revers and embroidery on jackets, and narrow belted skirts. It highlights braided patterns, Ophelia cloth Russian blouses, and fur rever belts as current styles.
Miss Catherine Whalen and Mr John McKillop were united in marriage at the Church of the Assumption on Thursday afternoon with Rev Gerald Fagan officiating. The bride’s sister Miss Margaret Whalen attended and James Olsson served as best man. The groom, from East Boston, is noted in baseball circles. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s Cottage street home. The couple will reside at 262 Sumner Street East Boston.
The funeral for the Hon. Aretas Blood was held at his home this afternoon. Former business associates attended in large numbers. Rev. Dr. B. W. Lockhart delivered the eulogy. All Manchester banks and Blood’s local enterprises closed during the service.
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