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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
4
The tariff decision classifies tapioca flour as starch with a two cent per pound tax. The move targets the National Starch Company and the Glucose Trust, two dominant players in the starch industry. Critics say the levy shifts costs to consumers while enriching a powerful monopoly.
The Commonwealth offers 25 000 dollars to town funds to match a like city endowment for a textile school. Lowell Textile School now in its second term educates over two hundred students with full four year studies and evening demonstrations. The model shows how technical education can elevate industry toward art and advance state wide textile progress.
The Boston gas war is seen as a potential price cut to one dollar per thousand cubic feet in many areas, with the New England Gas and Coke Co urged to push ahead. Consolidation creates a larger monopoly, increasing household charges after the fight ends, though competition remains the only remedy and the public may gain some incidental benefit.
A Boston wool import dispute hinges on whether a duty of eleven cents per pound on a thousand bales applied before or after President McKinley signed the new tariff act. Lawyers squabble over timing and jurisdiction as public opinion questions law versus common sense in this century‑long tariff debate.
The passage questions whether a late afternoon presidential move could erase facts that existed eight hours earlier. It explores the limits of executive action to supersede prior events or records and implies scrutiny of lawful effect and timing.
A critical editor argues Yale should maintain American stroke techniques amid plans to hire two English coaches. It credits Cornell’s American stroke for early lead and praises Harvard’s Lehmann while noting progress takes time. Yale is advised to continue with American methods.
The bishop of Massachusetts recalls his London visit and Lambeth Palace life among New Zealand bishops, noting a renamed cat and the wealth of Boston ties from L street to Devonshire. Jesuit jubilee scenes, theater crowds, and sports chatter mix with a glimpse of Boston Post’s wide reach.
The article notes Edward Langtry's rumored mental decline and points to unsettling patterns in theater. It cites the Harlem Opera House where Hermann the magician died four weeks after opening in 1896 and Bancroft the prestidigitateur died four weeks after this season began, fueling fear among sleight of hand performers.
Edward O'Donnell of Boston argues that prayers in Latin and Irish fail to reach the tyrant and urge a return to English as a direct form of petition to God. He asserts the need for reason, justice, and decisive action against tyranny, calling for united English language prayers to compel accountability.
Reports state Dr Jameson oversees the inland telegraph route from north to south but will not pass Lake Tanganyika for now. A Miss Clarke of Chatteris England dies after a long illness, having led a quiet life of needlework. William Turner of Lynnbrook New York succeeds in a speed test by plucking a hen in 1125 seconds. Boone remains moved from Missouri to Frankfort Kentucky. Missouri officials fault relic hunters for neglecting Boone’s grave and discuss repatriation.
The Marquis of Bute, second wealthiest Roman Catholic in Britain after the Duke of Norfolk, has purchased Pluscarden Priory from the Duke of Fife. He plans to spend about £100,000 restoring the ruins and aims to reestablish a religious community to occupy the renovated convent.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier argued that European emigrants gain more liberty under Canadian monarchy than in the American republic. The piece notes Pat Foley once a carpenter now Signor Foli visiting his Hartford, Connecticut home as a renowned bass singer.
General and Mrs Curtis Guild visit Governor Wolcott at Hill Farm Readville as the governor delays town arrival. Mrs Wolcott delays joining due to prior engagement and travels to Lynn for the carnival. Various society figures attend lectures and events throughout October including D R A members and Harvard plans.
The article notes Mayor Josiah Quincy visiting Ireland displays at Mechanics Building Food Fair. It highlights the blarney stone touch, Vinegar Hill, and Kate Carney’s cottage, plus authentic Irish goods, soil by county, and relics like O'Connell shoes and Parnell graveside tokens.
A collage of humorous exchanges and wry observations from various papers. Debutantes teased about youth and chaperones, surgeons triumphant yet fatal results, witty banter about bouquets and diving suits, and a curate’s clever wife quote.
In a Boston society tale Mabel Parkman faces ruin after her father’s failure. She rejects Mr Van Sturm’s wealth and confesses to the Shaker sisters her dream of work and love. Ned Appleton returns and their marriage is arranged at the Shaker community after a final vow.
Passengers on the steamer Halifax yesterday included Mr James H Brehaut his wife and young son who will spend the winter in Prince Edward Island Brehaut a Post proofreader faces worsening eye trouble with doctors advising rest and quiet A reception on the wharf bid him farewell with Post staff and others in attendance including Captain Pye Superintendent Noble and several colleagues.
The Rev Dr McAllister of Beachmont will address the Revere General Reform League this evening at 8 oclock. The topic is The Justice of the Single Tax and the meeting will be held in the town rooms Sherman and Hannah block Broadway Revere.
A Maine native Lucy Nicola appears at the Paul Revere Hall with her mother Lizzie Ola, both in tribal dress, impressing visitors with poise and voice. Reeves Band, oldest of its kind, nears sixty years with conductor D W Reeves at the helm since 1966, while fair crowds rose on opening day and spoilage of spoons distributions and coupon giveaways marked a bustling event.
The Boston Institute Seashore Home closed for the season after aiding worthy women and families in September. A widow with five children and a mother with an eight year old dependent received four weeks of care and clothing for the children. The elderly grandmother praised the vacation's transformative effect.
A French inspired line features green velvet wraps with black satin sashes and chiffon flounces. Heavily embroidered in inch wide black moire ribbon, the designs include full back coverage and a surplice like left side wrap. The pieces emphasize dramatic scroll work and bishop sleeves.
A fragmented grocery style listing describes a breakfast and dinner menu with items like peaches potatoes griddle cakes hot rolls bouillon roast beef mashed potatoes squash stewed tomatoes macaroni and cream sauce. It includes vague notes on preparation and serving temperatures and hints for a dessert pudding using milk eggs vanilla sugar and thickening agents.
Grand reunion of women's sodalities in St Marys Church Boston honors the Jesuit Fathers golden jubilee with high mass benediction and a reception. About 2000 women rose in chant. 1600 men attended the previous night. Sermon by Rev Charles Mackesey SJ. Jubilee events continue with children focused services and afternoon school entertainments.
The Law School begins sessions with Dean Edmund H. Burnett delivering a talk on Law As Studied in This School. Enrollment tops five hundred due to a new building and curriculum. Matriculation at the School of Theology features Dr Crawford of Alleghany College delivering the address.
The Chandler Post-Graduate Thinking Club held its regular meeting last evening at the Pope building on Columbus Avenue. Members seek patriotism, intelligence, and enhanced thinking power through active discussion, with Miss Helen Goodwin presenting a paper on Benjamin Franklin.
President McKinley accepts an offer by artist A Benzinger to paint his portrait. Benzinger previously painted a full length portrait of Vice President Hobart, which received praise. The President will sit for the artist at Hobart’s request, and the completed portrait will belong to the Vice President.
Jillian Balch daughter of Israel D. Balch of Concord and Frank Atlee Mason of Newton were married by Rev. Edward L. Clark at Central Congregational Church on Newbury Street. The couple will live at the Newton Centre homestead and host friends after November 15.
The Catholic Literary Union of Monument Square Charlestown will hold a whist and dancing party at their clubhouse on Friday October 22. Committee in charge includes F. E. Turnbull T. J. Gallagher J. J. Phelan B. J. Cronan and M. J. Henritty.
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