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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1896
Page
4
The Metropolitan Water Commission proposes a price for Boston’s Cochituate system far above fair value. City leaders argue the $13 000 000 figure plus $18 000 000 debt is excessive and call for a reasonable exchange preserving the water supply plant as a municipal asset.
The article notes a projected 400,000,000 bushels wheat crop for the eastern hemisphere, with a potential 115,000,000 bushel drop from last year. It cautions the Agriculture Department tends to be conservative and cites past forecast errors while suggesting a 600,000,000 bushel crop could still yield a healthy export surplus and steady prices.
The piece argues Harvard rowing has languished due to constant policy changes and lack of development. It cites Yale’s Bob Cook as a model who fixed a scientific stroke and defeated Harvard, suggesting Harvard should adopt a consistent system and refine it rather than constantly switching methods.
The last fiscal year shows American farmers sold foreign markets 570 million dollars of farm products, over half of all exports, up 17 million from 1895. Yet agricultural share fell from 74 percent in 1893 to 66 percent last year as manufactured exports surged, rising to 228 million in 1896 from 184 million in 1895, following tariff policy changes.
The excerpt argues wealth is not wrong but its misuse harms society. It condemns profiteers who hoard or rule through monopolies, while praising wealth used for communal benefit. It notes ambition to increase fortune fuels progress, though true value lies in its constructive use.
The Observant Citizen notes that stage costumes come from coster wearers or coster tailors with likened ads. He praises army memorial efforts, reports on a decapitation list at the customs house, and mentions Boston socials, education gains, opera guests, and Helen Keller’s Harvard exam success amid local civic chatter.
The passage argues that unequal opportunity locks many Mexico laborers in bondage while Americans enjoy broad wage gains. It warns that free coinage of silver could destroy equal opportunity by undermining the gold standard and the value of wages in contracts. It cites Archbishop Ireland on America as a land of opportunity.
A statement from Dorchester Massachusetts urges temporary homes for twenty five Armenian refugees starving in Marseilles. Miss Frances E Willard and Lady Henry Somerset organized the effort and request individuals churches and clubs to shelter and employ a refugee until work is found. Communicate with Ich Stone Black Will Dorchester Mass Oct.
In a grim West Side tenement a widow learns her husband has lost his leg and dies soon after. The scene shifts to a crowded holiday street as the city’s underclass moves through sorrow and routine. The final moment reveals Katie Dillon dead on the steps as her child Tim calls out for his mother.
The piece surveys fashion in hats with high crowns and varied trims. It notes wide or narrow brims, decorative passementerie, white lace, red and turquoise tones, and plumes. It mentions cocks’ feathers and ostrich plumes, Alpine shapes, and a red leather opera hat trimmed with plumes, all suited to different faces and occasions.
A puzzling item dubbed another Enigma may eclipse the Rexford and the earlier death by own action riddles. The piece invites readers to interpret the cryptic challenge and compare its complexity to prior brain teasers.
If George Fred Williams wins the Massachusetts governorship he plans a private dinner. The hotel asks for guest count and is given a lineage list: his father's brother-in-law, his brother's father-in-law, his father-in-law's brother, and his brother-in-law's father. Determine the smallest number of plates for Mr Williams plus guests.
A dated menu lists meals and recipe fragments for breakfast and supper including rolled oats cream and sugar broiled steak with baked potatoes and mint lamb with mashed turnips. It provides detailed directions for walnut cake graham gems and piccalilli with notes on ingredients and preparation steps.
Miss Kate Duer famed social belle of New York as raconteur. Governor Sangines of Lower California honored by Ibarra Mining with a gold medal from a recovered $12,000 bar. Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson sues in Samoa acting as her own attorney. Lucie Faure, daughter of the French president, shows English bearing and simplicity. Arthur John King, 72, longtime Dun & Co. executive, dies in Bloomfield New Jersey.
A selection of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers. The snippets feature teachers and students, critics and playwrights, political slogans, ministers and bicycles, and Irish servants with witty retorts, reflecting light satire and social observation of the era.
Acting Treasurer Robson reports bank operations normal after Treasurer Marsh's death by own action. Public confidence returning, trustees rebut rumors of excessive drinking, noting Marsh was at the bank during business hours and never seen under the influence.
At a Boston School Board meeting the committee on accounts reported funds are low after a $76 000 reduction to the 1896 97 appropriation. They urged adding 50 000 to the Public Buildings Schools appropriation to cover repairs and fixed charges for 189 school buildings and 32 colonies.
President Cleveland and all cabinet members except Carlisle met about an hour and a half to discuss topics for executive reports and the President's forthcoming message. Interior Secretary Francis attended his first cabinet meeting and was warmly welcomed by colleagues.
Professor Wilder urged using hands on brain study for schoolchildren, decrying phrenology as American humbug. The program featured music by Virginia Folz, a pneumograph demo by Dr. Arthur Macdonald, and talks on infant nutrition and criminology. Attendance remained strong despite weather, with numerous notable visitors listed in yesterday’s guest book.
In a New Hampshire Governor and Council session Daniel Hall of Dover was reappointed to the Tilton State Soldiers Home board. John C. Tasker of Dover was nominated railroad commissioner but the council refused to confirm him, while Thomas J. Walker of Concord was named to succeed Josiah G. Bellows, with no votes cast on Walker’s confirmation. Mayor Henry Robinson of Concord was named for the post at the next meeting. Warden of the State prison appointment was deferred. The dispute over confirmations echoes earlier battles between Governors Bussell and Tuttle over railroad commissioner appointments.
In Paterson New Jersey on October 13 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Garrett A. Hobart presided as Senator Frye of Maine spoke to a packed hall. The crowd overflowed as hundreds were denied admission and the money question dominated Hobart's opening remarks.
Ernest Farnsworth, 683 Fast Fourth street, South Boston, had both legs broken below the knee after a horse kicked him at G and Sixth streets. John L. Gaffney, 8 East Canton street, was knocked down on Washington street near Bromfield street at 6 30 yesterday afternoon, suffering facial injuries and bruises.
The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences awarded three prizes for political science essays. The Toppan prize went to Theodore Clarke Smith of Roxbury for The Liberty and the Free coil Parties in the Northwest. William Henry Gorrill of Oakland won the Sumner prize for The European Concert and the Problem of Universal Peace. Charles Newton Lathrop of Oakland won one of the Paine prizes for Plan for the Investigation of City.
The Union Veteran Legion begins its eleventh annual encampment in Washington D C with a preliminary reception at Willard s Hotel. A parade is set for tomorrow afternoon and the veterans will be reviewed by the President. General Ruger has detailed the Sixth United States Cavalry as escort. Representatives from forty seven camps across states including Massachusetts are expected.
Opening of the Ancient Royall House in Medford features 1000 artifacts and a six part opera house series. Tonight’s dress rehearsal drew 500 participants as the festival promises a strong run despite bad weather with scenes from 1628 to the Revolutionary era including Winthrop and Revere. The exhibit includes Mrs Fulton’s punch bowl and ladle from Washington’s visit.
The Supreme Court Brown v Russell decision kept Brown on the district police eligibility list and the civil service commission acted to exclude no veteran. The commission says no US Supreme Court appeal was made and will enforce the 1896 soldiers' preference act. They deducted suspended time from Brown’s two year eligibility period, claiming equitable action while denying any harm to veterans.
Several banquets were held at Castle Square Hotel yesterday. The Immaculate Church Boston pastorate dined in the main parlor at 2 pm with 100 covers. The Rattan Makers' Association, 150 members, feasted in the blue room at 6 pm. Brown Durrell Company hosted fifty in the red room and Boston Photo Engravers' Association fifty in the pink room. A sailor's supper and entertainment followed in the Boston Seaman's Friend Society chapel, seen by the Kawmut Congregational Church Y P S C EB, with over two hundred seamen enjoying the evening entertainment.
An interesting debate at the Quincy Mansion School Wolleston Friday evening pits Hon Robert O Harris district attorney of the south eastern district against Mr William T Miller of Boston on the financial question. Miller supports free silver while Harris was a gold delegate to the St Louis convention. Dr Willard the Pipe of Quincy Mansion arranged the event for the benefit of the young lady pupils.
Malden city board confirms George E. Coombs and Edwin A. Butler as special police officers. An ordinance for a $1000-year salary for the inspector of plumbing is enrolled. Ward officers newly appointed are approved. A Florence Street location for the Lynn Boston road was heard and granted.
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