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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

4

10 Per Cent Advance At Fall River Mills

Mr M C D Borden announces a 10 percent wage increase for operatives at the Iron Works Mills Fall River effective after December 4 date. The action independent of the Manufacturers Association pushes other mills to follow and signals cotton industry improvement. The move is described as a substantial Thanksgiving contribution to workers and local citizens.

M. C. D. Borden Fall River Borden Manufacturers’ Association

Harper Brothers Reforms Under Colonel Harvey

The Harper & Brothers publishing house carries five and a half million dollars in liabilities but remains a leading name in American publishing. Colonel George B. M. Harvey reforms advertising by placing page ads in the New York World and Journal to broaden public support and revive profitability.

George B. M. Harvey Harper & Bros United States Harvey House of Harper & Bros Colonel Harvey House Harpers New York World and Journal

Thanksgiving Day Across Oceans in a Global Celebration

The New England festival is observed widely from Luzon and Panay to Cuba and Guam with Marines joining in. Back home it remains a family gathering, though religious services decline. charitable acts and benevolence become the day’s defining practical religion.

New England Luzon Panay Cuba Porto Rico mid-Pacific Guam Charlestown Hawaii Round Globe

No Charge for This Suggestion on Dewey Arch Funds

The writer criticizes slow funding for the New York Dewey arch project and proposes a practical plan. He asks major commercial houses to donate net profits from one day's trade to the arch fund, noting many firms earn substantial daily profits. The Post suggests Boston would have completed the arch with this method.

New York the Post Boston

Strategic blunder by Boston Board of Strategy in alderman race

The article denounces the so-called Democratic Board of Strategy for opposing Alderman David Barry's renomination. It argues the board harmed city interests by nominating a weaker candidate and urges voters to support Barry to convey a gentle, nonviolent hint that the board is not omnipotent.

Democratic Board of Strategy David ¥. Barry Board of Strategy Barry Boston

General P A Collins Accepts Democratic Nomination for Boston Mayor

General P A Collins writes a sincere letter accepting the Democratic nomination. He pledges to serve honestly and diligently if elected, with no promises on policy or obligations to any faction, and asserts complete independence in city government. The public is urged to trust his frank pledge and confidence in his character.

P. A. Collins Boston Collins

Collins for Boston Mayor Aims Nonpartisan Governance

The letter urges General Collins to assume the Boston mayoralty free of personal or factional influence. It argues he should win a strong full-party majority to ensure supportive backing and a politics free administration focused on public welfare.

Collins Boston

Scenery stock sale at Boston Museum and town notes

The Observant Citizen notes decades of scenery moving to a back door disposal at the Boston Museum in Court Square. Tom Lawson buys three horses in New York for $5000 as he builds a growing herd. A Thanksgiving banquet in Portland follows Perry Hale’s safe Yale football return. Lexington eyes a Concord to Bedford electric railway route.

Boston Museum Court Square Tom Lawson New York Lawson Portland Conn Asaph H. Hale Methodist Perry Hale Yale Centre Yale Lexington Bedford Concord P. Revere

Forbidden Love Across War’s Tide

Nell Hamilton and Hal meet in a shaded riverbank as the Civil War divides them. Nell’s fierce pride against Union soldiers clashes with Hal’s vows, leading to heartbreak, loss, and a later reunion that tests memory and loyalty.

Collins Harmony Returns in Roxbury Campaign

The Ward 17 Democratic Club reconciles after splits, endorsing General Collins for Mayor and supporting Daniel C. Casey for Alderman. Local figures including McCarthy and Murphy weigh in as factions prepare for a big vote across Roxbury South Boston and adjacent wards with ballot law questions pending.

Timothy L. Connolly Connolly General Collins John R. Murphy Timothy B. McCarthy Daniel C. Casey South Boston J. J. McNamara Senator Gallivan Bresnahan William 8. McNary Norton Collins John. R. Murphy Post Lee Barry Parmenter Municipal Court Messrs. Pearson Sanger McDonough Donovan Board of Aldermen East Boston Charlestown North End South Boston Roxbury Jamaica Plain

A Dream of the Rose and the Nightingale

A fragment from a poem describing a dream on an autumn bed of gold and red leaves. The nightingale reproaches the rose of June as moonlight glints on rose and lily and a whispered dialogue hints at love and longing. Atheneum edition.

Hlytor T. Rose Atheneum

Daily Table Menu Suggestions and Recipe Fragments

A cluttered list of menu items including Grapes Bananas Crushed Qats Bottled Rump Steak and Scalloped Oysters with scattered recipe notes. It mentions Custard Pie Four eggs one quart milk and sugar and provides rough cooking steps for rolled tomatoes and buttered potato dishes. Cross Cambridge Street Wilheecs.

CROSS Cambridge ‘Etreet

Death of Retired Sea Captain in Belfast

Joseph B., aged years, a retired sea captain, died in Belfast on Sunday afternoon of heart failure after a long illness. He had operated in Webb County for many years. A widow, son and daughter survive him.

Belfast Joseph Webb County

Hickory Club Endorses General Collins and Democratic Ticket

At the Hickory Club Ward 19 meeting, Thomas H. Dowd urged endorsing General P A Collins. The motion, seconded by William L. Mooney and supported by James McQueeny Michael J O'Brien and others, carried as the club backs Collins and the entire Democratic ticket. Ambrose Woods presided.

Hickory Club P. A. Collins Thomas H. Dowd Collins William L. Mooney James McQueeny Michael J. O’brien William O'S. Hennigan James J. Slattery John R. Murphy Patrick A. Collins Ambrose Woods

Felops Fables Royston Crow Stratagem and Charity

A Royston crow cannot break a mussel shell by force so a carrion crow advises scaling the air and dropping onto a rock. The shell breaks but the crow in flight secures the fish while the other remains grounded. The moral states charity begins at home and most kindness is for personal gain.

Royston Carrion-Crow Boystoner Ney Gay

Editors' Spectacles on National Tone and Politics

A collection of quotations from regional papers commenting on national mood and figures. The excerpts praise the navy, discuss presidential prospects, party dynamics, and reactions to protectionism and leadership, reflecting early 20th century editorial attitudes.

Odd Bits of News Recap of Historic Facts

Brief roundup noting British history since Crimea. Includes London water conduits in James I era, France telegraph under government, 112 towns with telephones serving 6 million outside Paris, Indiana tax deduction law, and the Alhambra’s origins and size.

Great Britain London France Paris Indiana Lomes Alhambra Spain

Hart plans Thanksgiving campaign push and broadside on debts

The Hon. Thomas N. Hart will host Thanksgiving at Commonwealth avenue with friends and finish a critical letter on municipal indebtedness aimed at a public release Saturday. Republicans mobilize with rallies in all wards, back Hart in Dorchester, and seek funds and color vote support ahead of the city elections.

Thomas N. Hart Commonwealth Avenue Accentance Hart Sanford Dorchester Curtis Lott Swallow Ginger Bates Ward 12 City Committee Jesse M. Gove East

Bates Exceeds Crane In Gubernatorial Vote Surprise Shifts

In Republican circles the official tally shows Speaker Bates with 172,205 votes for Lieutenant Governor and 168,902 for Governor. Crane trails by 33,083 votes. Attorney General Knowlton, second only to the top two, drew strong union opposition.

Speaker Bates Crane Knowlton

Men of Many Callings and Royal Circles

A survey of notable figures and events includes the German Crown Prince reaching age 21 and opening an establishment at Potsdam. Dr Arthur C Duffy studies cancer and tuberculosis in America. Henderson to receive a rosewood gavel from Manila’s Reina Christina. Carducci ill. We Ting Fang first English speaking Chinese minister. Father O Connell is the wealthiest Roman Catholic leader in America. Dom Antonio Barroso rumored to wear a beard. Merry del Val named president of a noble lineage priests academy. King Alexander I of Servia described as the poorest European potentate. Milan squandered inherited fortune. Leo XIII long in priesthood and hierarchy. New St Louis public school named for Eugene Field. Morley and Chamberlain remain bitter foes yet personally close.

Germany Old Castle Potsdam Arthur C. Duffy Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Ireland America Henderson Iowa Congress Manila Montojo Carducci Ting Fang Father O’connell North American College Dom Antonio Barroso Oporto Europe Merry del Val Pontifical Academy Servia Alexander I Milan Milosch Leo XIII St. Louis Eugene Field John Morley Joseph Chamberlain

Noted Women Reach Distinct Roles Across Professions

Miss May Thorne a lecturer on medicine at the London School of Medicine for Women and appointed vaccination teacher by the local government board. Mrs Ellen M Herrobin speaks fluent languages with a flawless accent. Mrs Louisa J Cabell of Lowell acts as justice of the peace and runs a farm and express business. Mrs John M Thurston described as tall and graceful with blue hinted eyes and a Wellesley graduate. Miss Birdie Baum a freight agent for the Wabash railroad. The Princess of Wales, in Aberdeen shire, has arrived at Sandringham for the winter. the Duke and Duchess of Fife accompany her.

May Thorne London School of Medicine For Ellen M. Herrotin General Petoration of Women’s Clubs Louisa J. Cabel Lowell John M. Thurston Nebraska William J. Purman Congress Tallahassee Wla Wellesley Birdie Baum Columbia Wabash Railroad Princess of Wales Duke and Duchess of Fife Aberdeenshire Sandringham Duke Duchess of Fife

Treasury extends bond purchase window through December

Washington November 2 The Secretary for the Treasury extended the window to buy bonds under his recent offer to include December 23. The move broadens participation and gives investors more time to respond to the government program.

Washington

Recital by Ray Fines Delights Audience at Hall

Ray Fines presented a recital featuring Brahms Foote Mac Bowell Yates and Rubinstein with works by Richard Strauss Damrosch Franz and Techaikowsky. Miss Downer Eaton accompanied expertly in the performance at F Hall.

Ray Fines Ovens Wrerpert F Hall Downer Haton Fines Brahms Foote Mac Bowell Yates Orak Rubinstein Richard Strauss Damrosch Franz and Techaikowsky Downer Eaton

J James Tissot Retrospective At American Art Association

The American Art Association hosts a Tissot collection of about 400 works from oils to pen and ink sketches. The show traces the artist's life of Jesus from a vision at St Sulpice to Palestine research, with major pieces including the Wise Men Journeying to Bethlehem and portraits of Christ. The exhibit runs until December 24.

Old Park Square American Art Association J. James Tissot Modern Jerusalem Holy Land Christ Jesus Paris St. Sulpice Tissot Palestine Sacred Land

Quips and Bits from 19th Century Punch Lines

A collage of jokes and witticisms from various magazines and newspapers, featuring flirtations, success, and absurd misunderstandings. Notable snippets include a pugilist remark on success, a caregiver quip about constitution, a roast of Mrs. Gabbleton, and a highway of humorous misreads about jail, automobiles, insomnia, Christmas wants, and family quarrels.

Detroit Journal Hoen Gabbleton Puck Roany Harper’s Bazar Harlem Tommy Baby Ben Platen

Prodigal Son Theme in Modernized Biblical Art Show

A description of a multi canvas series on the Prodigal Son with scenes from home to return, plus extensive Biblical art works including Holy Week watercolors and portraits of Christ youth, illustrating the ministry of Christ and the infancy of Jesus in detailed tableaux.

Lem Mount of Olives Holy Land Christ Matethew Jesus Mary Joseph Simeon

Boston Exhibit Accepted for Paris Exposition Paintings

Boston artists submit twenty seven works to a national jury for Paris Exposition. Oils by Vinton Tarbell Woodbury Hayden Davis Gallison. watercolors by Sears Gallagher. pastels by Whitman Sears. Additional works sent directly by Woodbury Camp and others. Dead Boston painters may be included. Eight US pictures ranked into three grades for selection. first two to Paris. third to be reviewed for vacancies. Catalog possible after New York photography.

Boston Commonwealth Frederick P. Vinton Alanson W. Beard Edmund Co. Tarbell Charles H. Woodbury H. H. Gallison Charles H. Hayden Charles H. Davis Sears Gallagher Sarah W. Whitman Perte Niagara New York

Still Up It Gies Boston Post Sales in Lawrence

Fragmented OCR shows sales figures for the Boston Post in Lawrence with totals, averages, and device-like line items. Names include T. H. Kelvey & Son of Lawrence and scattered numbers 25 00 R52 BAT and 15 82, with multiple totals such as 233,595 and 31,520.

Boston Post Lawrence T. H. Kelvey 8On Lawrence

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