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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
4
Governor Atkinson faces a relief from a possible guilty verdict as his wife Mrs. Atkinson escapes conviction. The government may not pursue a second trial, while public opinion expects the governor would have pardoned if guilty, reflecting his belief in his wife’s innocence.
The government moves to foreclose its mortgage on Union Pacific property amid accusations of scandal and political manipulation. Bids are due in November with a $2,000,000 cash deposit and 2 percent bid cash upfront, but the first mortgage bonds will be taken as cash, aiding a syndicate. The New York World estimates a $20,000,000 syndicate profit and substantial loss to the public.
The piece condemns the Morgan combination for pricing Union Pacific property far below the government claim and well under value. It argues the sale terms block fair competition, noting the government’s role and questioning if a scandalous end awaits the railroad under party leadership.
A quiet Massachusetts political scene masks five state tickets on the ballot. The piece notes limited stump efforts, hints of upcoming speeches by Williams and Everett, and a desire for renewed public contest, contrasting with travel, industry, and local figures.
Thousands gathered at Franklin Field to watch Troop F of the Third United States Cavalry display horsemanship and saber drill. The event impressed with precision and courage, underscoring a trained regular army force ready for defense.
The New York mayoral race has no candidate or party endorsing free silver. Tammany refuses to pledge to free silver, while Henry George repudiates it, and even the four leading contenders Low Tracy George show no free silver backing. The article notes a national curiosity about free silver’s potential vote in New York but doubts it will be tested this campaign.
The Observant Citizen notes mild winds and cold air make cycling pleasant through December, with December riding popular last year. It cites Fanny Johnston on stage in London next spring and reports on fashion plumage while urging alternatives to bird feathers. Milwaukee city officials accept a wheel as bail for minor offenses, reflecting the bicycle’s growing ubiquity. many clubs in Boston discuss feather ethics.
Fragmented verse recalls a meeting with Dolly Gray in a winding wood path. The speaker describes hazel eyes and unspoken yearning as a year passes since that encounter, with the memory lingering in a shaded glade.
Mrs Fulton, pressed by economy and social expectations, plans a summer escape at Aunt Abby’s back house. Katherine persuades, hosting Ted and two lawyers, Tom McArthur and Goetting, at Shelter Harbor to avoid Newport. The plan succeeds as Katherine becomes Mrs McArthur, and the family enjoys a modest but happy summer.
A fragment notes the application of gakes for general blacking with a brush and polishing step. The wording suggests household or workshop procedure with emphasis on coating and finishing. No dates or names are provided.
The Post announces weekly prizes for short stories by feminine readers only. Prizes range from two to five dollars, with four additional stories published weekly. winners named Sundays and paid by mail for the prior week. Authors must write on one side, include name and address, and avoid anonymous submissions.
While strolling with family in a rural area, children gathered faded flowers beneath a hickory tree. A policeman intervened, warning that collecting flora on state highways is prohibited and could be a municipal matter. The incident prompted reflections on state property and civic order.
A roundup of prominent names: Sir Henry Lushington, the eldest baronet, dies aged percent. his heir is 71. Dramatist G R Sims touts a hair restorer and plans a company. M Antoine hires Menus Plaisirs Theatre for nightly seasons. Colonel Chandler of Georgia once saved Neal Dow in Pensacola. Swinburne, famed poet, is eccentric yet child‑loving and well‑versed in Greek and French. The Maharaja Sindhai of Gwalior shows British loyalty. Virchow opens Berlin labs to Russian women. a deputation thanks him. Mary Ann Lee Monument plans advance in Alexandria, Virginia. Lewis Weaver of Adams County, Pennsylvania, just buried his second wife after twenty‑two family funerals.
A year after Eben D. Jordan of Jordan Marsh & Co. died, his life like oil portrait by Benjamin Constant was unveiled for employees. The 10 000 dollar full length work stands under electric canopy in the vestibule as General Charles H. Taylor spoke and the staff sang.
Meal plan lists breakfast dinner and supper items including melon corn fritters veal cutlets fried potatoes and doughnuts with coffee roast chicken celery baked beans corn fritters and more. Recipes cover corn fritters baked bean soup canton cream and gelatine custard with alcohol additives. Signed by Mrs F W Nason of Charlestown.
Society items report Edmond de Luce and Frances Hall engaged after Edmond’s Boston University graduation. William French family return from East Gloucester. Mrs. William H. Baldwin greets sister Mme Nordica in New York after Europe trip. Harvard graduate William Cary engaged to Kathrine Babcock Bens Thomas with church wedding planned. H. H. Fay family to Woods Hall then Beacon Street residence. General Francis A. Osborn and family back in Marlboro Street town house after summer at Hingham. Ex Alderman Bordman Hall returns from Philadelphia. Miss Sedgwick hosts Professor Darwin in Cambridge after New York visit. Miss Mayor Greenleaf to Burlington Vermont next week after Buzzard’s Bay summer.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submit a brief menu with preparation directions for the dishes. Meals may be breakfast dinner and supper or breakfast luncheon and dinner, serving a family of four or five. Entries end Saturdays. winning bill printed Mondays. mail to Cooking Fale the Post Berton. Rejections not returned. Do not include stamps.
The Paint and Oil Club of New England held its annual meeting and 102d dinner at Young's with about forty members present. C. F. Howland presided, committee reports were heard, and new delegates and officers were elected including President Jacob W. Hoffman of Boston and Vice President George H. Shaw of Middleboro.
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips from multiple papers. Jokes range from political digs about free silver to bicycle mishaps and social misunderstandings. Witty exchanges include a weathered Klondike remark and a minister’s rubber neck interruption.
Kittery Me October 13 Arrangements are under way for the towns 20th settlement anniversary to be observed on Wednesday October 2 An oration will be delivered by the Rev J G Dutton and addresses given by Moses Safford and Judge Samuel B Neal Also expected is the Hon J Thomas B Reed
Sunlit semi centennial jubilee draws thousands as trades and horse parades wind through city streets. Governor Wolcott Senator Lodge visit, Battery F drill, Amphitrite visitors peak at 2000, and tonight musical events entertain reporters amid ongoing exhibits and races scheduled for tomorrow.
At De Lawrence October 183, a near unanimous vote re elected Lucius Tuttle as president of the Boston and Maine with about 187 600 shares represented. Directors named include Samuel C Lawrence Joseph H White Wal ter Hunnewell Henry Reed Lewis Cass Ledyard and others. The meeting praised rising earnings and projected the coming year as the road’s best yet.
The Harvard College board of overseers voted to concur with the president and fellows in changing Hugo Munsterberg’s title to professor of psychology and William James’s to professor of philosophy. They also voted to elect Hans Reusch, Ph. D., and Sturgis Hooper, professor of geology, for one year from Sept. 1, 1897, and appointed committees including F. Adams, S. A. Green, Moorfield Storey, Moses Williams, W. A. Bancroft, and E. P. Seaver.
Dr. H. B. Jelalian, Tufts medical graduate and Massachusetts-registered physician, opening a free clinic for Armenian poor at Old Colony Chapel 69 Tyler Street. Treatments cover medical and surgical cases. hours 9 to 2 each Tuesday. no fee for those unable to pay.
The Volunteers of America at 20 Central Square Cambridge report about 25 converts in the past week or two as crowds swell and last Sunday night around sixty people were unable to gain admission. Captain Albert Shaw has recovered from illness and returns to active service.
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