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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post presents subscription rates and terms for the paper. It notes advance payments, discontinuation on expiration, and that money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company. It also mentions availability at New York hotels and urges readers to notify by post if the paper isn’t received.
The article weighs Spain's shift from Weyler to a soldier who will fight, Sagasta’s fragile Liberal ministry, and Cuban patriots demanding independence. It argues a negotiated sale of Cuba might relieve Spain's burden, despite risks to honor and future profits.
The Jubilee at St Marys celebrates half a century of Jesuit religious and educational labor in Boston begun during the Irish famine era. Since then Jesuits have built schools and sodalities, guiding Catholic education with notable service. The three day observance at St Marys Church features impressive services and reunions with ecclesiastical dignitaries.
In the Sunday Post a large group of Boston merchants manufacturers and traders express optimism about improving general business conditions. They note active trade across lines and foresee brighter prospects, though full prosperity will depend on labor gaining experience and strength.
The text argues that improvement comes when all willing men can obtain remunerative work. Sufficient earnings cover basic needs and allow families to improve their condition, educate children, and rise in life.
A weekly market survey portrays a healthy bull reacc tion with gains in railroad earnings clearing house totals and stronger margins. It cites September bank clearings up 15 percent from August and notes gold imports potential as the boom continues.
The Essex Club ratification speech by Congressman Moody claims Congress would curb government by injunction in labor disputes. The piece argues Republicans silent in platforms and accuses Moody of opportunism, noting wasted congressional time and GOP opposition to the reform.
A reflective note on polite reporting and newspaper courtesy, with a tale of a reporter aided at the United States barge office and Beacon Street near Tremont Street. It mentions a trench blocking three-quarters of the thoroughfare and Anthony Hope heading to America with a Boston stop during his tour.
On Halloween in Somerville crowds bustle past an elderly couple needing help to cross the street. Eight young men, led by a bold captain, form a wedge and escort them safely to the curb amid applause. Later, Hal woos Briar Rose, confessing he is the tall man the shy heroine admired, and she reveals she suspected all along.
A lyrical meditation on birds singing in spring, trees and flowers awakening, bees buzzing, and the living world renewed. The verse contrasts seasonal rebirth with silent graves and recalls a plea to the Savior for the dead to arise.
James A. Murphy, owner of Star Point er, champion pacing race horse, was an altar boy in his youth. D. T. Jewett of St. Louis, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday, has had an interesting career. He rose from a New England farm to the United States and a long career in business.
A string of short items covers topics from politics and mining to literature and memorials. It notes a States Senate figure who owned a gulf boat and mined in California, New York fashion in taxidermy, Mrs. Jack Astor preserving hunting trophies, Mrs. George W. Conarrae funding Ogunquit Public Library, a walking stick of Dr. Samuel Johnson in Cincinnati, and Sir Arthur Sullivan awaiting a libretto. It also mentions Sir Henry Irving’s sons, Lawrence Irving’s Peter the Great drama, and a humorous piece in The Nineteenth Century by H. B. Irv. Governor Walcott of Massachusetts praises Prescott’s mother’s spirit and father’s mind, with courage from soldier ancestry.
A collage of witty exchanges from multiple papers shows couples arranging weddings with humor about timing and finance, a banker’s interest in a wedding gift, and misread clues about attire and seashore meetings. It includes quips on economy, parting letters, historical data misunderstandings, and theatrical missteps.
Furs arrive early with straw hats as new novelties. highlights include a sealskin Russian jacket with six inch basques and turquoise buckle. Astrachan coats gain popularity. clever repairs via darned patches extend life, claiming the garment as a wise investment.
Banquet and music mark the first reunion of alumni from the old Boylston School at the United States Hotel. Patrick F. McDonald leads plans for a permanent organization with supper at 8 30 and speeches by notable guests including Mayor Quincy ex mayor Green and Henry D. Hugg an.
On July 19 the Boston Post launched a crusade of free medical care for the city tenements with five physicians and three nurses. In the season ending Sept 11 the team logged 6277 calls and treated 1354 patients across Boston and suburbs. The effort included outings for children aided by the Floating Hospital Society and the West End railroad with Beachmont hosting a coast trip for 100 youngsters.
A reader asks if letters written by the libellant can prove wrongdoing in an uncontested divorce. He seeks methods to learn witnesses and trial timing and asks about punishment for public letters not addressed to him.
The author argues against abolishing the Common Council and for maintaining a single chamber to keep public servants in check. He warns metropolis risks, saying a larger body could cede control to corporate interests while a smaller council may fail to represent the people. He cites cities that failed single-chamber experiments.
Criticism claims gasfitter tests are a farce aimed at排 removing skilled workers. The writer says exams fail to assess competence and endanger lives by missetting and misconnecting gas meters, urging reform and accountability.
Fragmentary note questions whether Boston city election is on December 7 or 14. It mentions a February birthday rule and voting eligibility tied to a seventh day date, with references to individuals LB and D.
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