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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1897
Page
4
The Suyan opening day of the great trade celebration in Lynn impressed with ambitious planning and energetic execution. Merchants and manufacturers delivered a wide awake, attractive program that boosted local trade and showcased Lynn as a leading manufacturing city using legitimate trade methods.
The article argues a $200,000 restoration of the Constitution would rival other river and harbor expenditures and Republican campaign spending. It urges dropping such a project in favor of preserving the ship’s historic form, noting current viewings at Charlestown fail to reflect her former grandeur and offer greater inspiration if restored.
The Department of Agriculture hints the United States could soon grow all its sugar needs using a million acres of sugar beets, potentially undermining the Dingley tariff. Though not immediate, the prospect jeopardizes tariff revenue and favors sugar producers while wheat holds farmer interest.
The article analyzes expectations that Premier Sagasta will shift Spain's policy, aiming to relieve the Cuban issue. It questions the feasibility of pacification through autonomy or reforms and speculates on the unlikely move to sell Cuba to those seeking independence. The piece reflects concern over the throne and treasury and the king's future stability.
The Treasury is accused of aiding Republican papers by misrepresenting Dingley tariff revenue. While officials cite higher total receipts in September, the piece argues that only customs receipts matter, showing Wilson tariff totals outperformed Dingley in the second month. It claims the record misleads by using all-source receipts to claim tariff success.
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican tariffs of 1894, noting customs revenue of 27,527,108 from the Democratic policy versus 14,930,802 from the Republican. It argues internal revenue dominates totals and accuses the new Republican tariff of fattening monopolies, calling the figures deceptive.
A stitched column notes Judge Dewey as an avid cyclist, paired with his sister, while hotel owners in New York debut artistic Sunday concerts. It covers postmen selling new mailbox boxes, calls for wall or piazza-mounted designs, and warns of check cashing scams. It also mentions newsboys selling free papers with marked editions, Costello’s marriage, violet picking in Everett, and squeaky shoes advertised near the Bowery.
A lyric fragment in verse speaks of a wooing vow and unfulfilled love. The speaker pines as the beloved's affection remains fleeting like morning dew. The poem notes endurance through longing, with nature imagery and a vow to wait for May.
A Parisian student swallowed five neckties cut into salad pieces with oil salt vinegar and pepper, consuming the mixture in five and a half minutes to win a bet. Major Lothaire, a Belgian officer dismissed for hanging missionary trader Stokes without trial, appears in a separate note from the Gonge Free Blote.
A compact digest notes global topics from 1720 Yale honorary degree to Danish literary figures and rail disputes. Highlights include Dr Francis R Packard on early New England medical degrees, George Brandes illness and vast library, Jules Verne marriage, Lord James of Hereford railway dispute settlement, and Robert B Dietz as early New York lamp pioneer.
The St Marys service featured a strong address by the Rev W J Scanlan S J. Parishioners noted the sermon on faith and duty and the speaker’s clear, steady delivery.
The second day of St Marys golden jubilee featured a grand Jesuit led celebration at En dlicott street church. Arch bishop Martinelli and clergy presided as men from multiple sodalities renewed vows and praised St Marys work and Irish Catholic resilience. The event included a mass, benediction, organ solos, and a Te Deum sung by about 2000 men with representatives from several parishes.
A serialized short story recounts a woman Madge in Allston Massachusetts who recalls a transformative summer in Hamilton. She encounters her former love Frank Mansfield, learns he is married, and wrestles with forbidden feelings until she discovers the man she loves is actually her cousin sharing the same name.
Society notes report the October wedding of Cleve land Angier Chandler and Louise Prescott Allen in East Bridgewater Unitarian Church with a large bridal party. Guests include Grace Chandler and Grace Elizabeth Silsbee, while ushers and out of town attendees travel from Jamaica Plain Lynn Chicago and beyond. Post wedding at 20 Alverton Street Jamaica Plain. Other society items note Bowker's visit to Copley Square, D A R delegate Clara Randall, and the Clericas Club reunion at Copley Square plus locals at Newport and Melrose Highlands enjoying social rounds.
A collage of humorous exchanges and witticisms from early 20th century papers. The items feature banter on Theosophy Klondike fever jailhouse wit art and fashion quips plus a remark on cheap clothing and wealth. Strong entities include Chicago Tribune Indianapolis Journal Yonkers Statesman Household Words and Truth.
The excerpt lists items for a domestic breakfast including baked apples fried tomatoes and fried tomatoes with butter and milk sauce. It also mentions hot corn cakes Parker House buns salmi of lamb and cocoa. Instructions describe browning butter, adding milk, salt, pepper, wine, and serving with roast lamb slices.
Fort Hill Boylston School veterans gathered at the United States Hotel for a lively reunion. Mayor Quincy praised Boston public schools and urged a great, universal system. The event featured the St Augustine Band, banquets, speeches, and plans for a Syracuse visit and future gatherings.
In Washington on October 4, the President renewed public receptions with 300 visitors. For the first time he welcomed all who sought an audience. Senator Corbett of Oregon met the President briefly as his Senate seat details await Congress.
Arrangements for the funeral of actor Joseph Proctor are completed with private services at his house at 10:30 this morning and public rites at Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street at noon. At the church the casket will be received by the Boston Commandery of Knights Templar and will close with the Templar trial rites after Episcopal services. Honorary pallbearers include Curtis Guild Ben F Stevens Joseph Jefferson Judge Isaac B Story Edward G Black Ca Vat W Dull and BM Wood.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company with 300 members left Boston at 9 15 a m aboard the Boston and Albany line for Syracuse and Buffalo. They celebrate their 20th anniversary and will receive military honors in Buffalo with the Sixty fifth Regiment detailing escort. A banquet at the Iroquois Hotel is planned, and they return to Boston Thursday after a parade from their armory at Wanell Hall.
Cunard steamer Cephalonia faced heavy head winds delaying its Sunday arrival. The ship docked after quarantine the previous night carrying 38 saloon, 66 second cabin and 228 steerage passengers. All but five landed. five steerage passengers were held awaiting welfare checks. Appraiser Fred A. Kent collected 1200 from first and second cabin passengers, the largest sum at this port since the Dingley law began.
A New York store offered tailored gowns in two forms last season and current. Advice covers altering skirts for width and fullness, removing stiffeners, adjusting jackets with a copied strap, and using plaid poplin for contrast. A gown idea features slate gray cloth, poplin bands, maroon braid, and a Russian jacket with black marten accents.
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