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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1899
Page
4
The article contrasts Kipling's view on imperial rule with U S aims in the Philippines and South Africa. It critiques funding for a New York naval arch, noting reliance on private pledges and public sculptures, and warns against begging funds from outside. It references Bartholdi statue of liberty and Grant memorial.
The Nutmeg State fire on its Bridgeport to New York voyage caused multiple deaths among passengers and crew. Surviving officers cite deck hand disobedience and poor watch as key factors, condemning corporate discipline and urging regulatory action to prevent such Coastwise travel dangers.
A long wait for favorable breeze near Sandy Hook ends with meteorology predicting a shift to cyclonic conditions. The two fastest yachts race toward a 30 mile course in five and a half hours, with buoyed hopes the America's Cup will return to a Boston yacht if winds cooperate.
New Yorkers discuss placing a marble Dewey memorial arch for the navy, weighing Central Park suitability against sea visibility. Debate grows over changing the improvised temporary design to a permanent version due to technical flaws and key construction details.
The article notes the Boers won early advantage with armored trains but says this proves little. It argues the first real test will be a clash over a border town, before a full British force arrives under Sir Redvers Buller. It reflects on American sympathy for the Boer republics and cautions against Britain’s motives in Africa.
Observant Citizen notes Boston's Dewey celebration with artistic decorations and hearty reception. Children’s exercises impress Admiral Dewey, a bouquet to the hero from Frankie Brough Jr. is described, while some crowd frictions occur at exclusive house guest events.
Nan Seymore and Jack Aldridge attend a grand Thanksgiving dinner at Squire Lane's. A ventriloquist bird trap and a whispered phone-like call test their old friendship as the host hints that Poll the parrot started the romance. The tale ends with a playful nudge about budding happiness.
A collage of humorous snippets and quips from multiple 19th and early 20th century papers. Jests cover domestic life, social manners, editors, proofreaders, and sharp banter about money, culture, and love across Detroit Journal Harper’s Bazaar Puck and others.
A series of brief notes highlights women's roles and honors. Violet Greville champions pin money for conjugal harmony. Kate Livingstone, aged 102, lives in Mull. Clara E. Wright runs Rampart City Whirlpool in Klondike. Miss Sarah Clarke, Miss Mary Nutt, and Miss Minnie Powell receive the Royal Red Cross for service in field hospitals in Lokoja and Jebba. Lady Blennerhasset earns a French golden palm and is a Munich PhD. Lady Delamere joins her husband on an African big game expedition. Mrs. Robert Witt participates in Oxford university extension lectures. Mrs. Delancey Kane owns a jewel crown of 250 stones in New York balls.
Hien of Many Callings. Arthur Sherburne Hardy new U S minister to Greece arrives in Athens with Mrs Hardy. Prince Louis Napoleon in Paris from Italy en route to Russia. two to three weeks’ stay with Princess Mathilde. Thomas Bain the new Canadian Speaker nicknamed Farmer. W K Reenie in Kansas promotes lynching and reining of officials. H O Armour paid 1000 rent for two day Dewey parade house in New York. Dr Mahaffy of Trinity College Dublin praised as versatile scholar and musician. Ibsen plans settlement in Sweden near Kullen Schonen.
In a Haverhill Gazette thought piece a candidate of Curtis Guild Jr. size may rise and win a U S Senate seat if Bates supporters back him. The Columbus Press Post notes McKinley faces travel to speak to Republicans who plan to bolt his ticket. The Louis Republican-Democratic paper calls Mark Hanna tender-hearted as Dewey talk wounds him more than it does Dewey.
Various editorial opinions discuss Roosevelt and Manila, Cuba, and government, with critics like St. Louis Globe-Democrat Cincinnati Enquirer and others weighing in on elections, parcels post, and Cape Nome miners.
A list of quick world business and tech notes: a cotton spindle may reach 20 000 rpm transforming spinning. Illinois yields a world’s banner corn field with 600 000 bushels. Formosa camphor trade becomes a government monopoly. Ecuador palm nut yields vegetable ivory with 11 600 tons exported yearly mostly to Germany. Milan electric rail fares favor workers at 1 cent before 8 am. a Sullivan Indiana man disputes a Sunday note. British Honduras gets its first steam railroad. Baltimore and Ohio to issue service stripes for employees five years gold and two years silver.
A Post reporter captures varied views on Admiral Dewey as a presidential candidate. Roland Boutwell and J. B. Holden advocate McKinley, while Lloyd condemns militarism. Ex-Alderman Conry favors Dewey if nominated by Democrats. Sampson notes Dewey unlikely to seek the presidency.
The Windsor Hotel at Chatham burned at 3 a m. Wallace C Hale a 35 year old drummer for Monarche Publishing Company of Philadelphia, died of suffocation in a hall. All other guests escaped in night clothes. The porter saved ten women. Owner C H Mason. Loss estimated at 50000.
St Mary's training school at Feehanville burned to the ground today in Chicago. Loss estimated at two hundred thousand dollars. Fire officials reported no injuries and are investigating the cause.
In a letter to DARWIN C PAVEY dated Oct 14 1899 John L ORD EN disputes a claim about volunteer crews for the Monitor. He says he selected volunteers from the North Carolina and Sabine after warning them of dangers and that the D Q Pavey account of arrival in the Roads is incorrect.
At Roxbury Universalist Church on Buena Vista Street Rev. F. W. Hamilton spoke on The Dutch and English in South Africa. The pastor delivered a well attended sermon noting the war situation in an engaging manner.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt has reached home and word spreads that the late Cornelius Vanderbilt will may be filed tomorrow. Seven people know its contents including Chauncey Depew and W. K. Vanderbilt. Rumor says two thirds of the fortune may go into a trust until Gladys comes of age. Depew said probate decision not yet made.
A meeting at 170 Hanover Street resulted in a unanimous resolution forming a federation named the Confederation of Zionists of Boston. The central committee will have three representatives from each member association and will act as the Executive Council of Boston.
The funeral of Representative John B. Dumond was held yesterday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Scott F Hershey delivering a simple eulogy. Speakers, pallbearers, and mourners included Speaker John S Bates and Senator Charles H Innes, with interment at Forest Hills and a large floral tribute from many state and local officials.
Edward F Grimmons a longtime New England traveling salesman in silk and wholesale fur niture died suddenly Saturday of appendicitis at his home 72 Thurston street Somerville He was 87 and born in Connecticut He was part of Charles A Grimmons Co fur niture dealers of Boston The funeral is set for 2 30 tomorrow with Rev Charles L Noyes officiating
Miss Fannie Kaplan daughter of Mr and Mrs D Kaplan wed Mr Hyman Levine in a ceremony conducted by Cantor Wolfe Barron. Best man was Morris Kaplan, with bridesmaids Lena Grubinsky Etta Aaron Mollie Smith Gerber Stutzman Eva Levine Ida Levine and ushers Abe Kaplan Harry Levine Barnett Kopolsky Max Levine Max Kaplan Levitan. Bride wore white satin with pearls and a vigrette gift from the groom. Solomonts gave the bride away as hundreds attended the reception and danced after a generous supper.
Yesterday afternoon at Berkeley Hall the marriage of Miss Fanny Miller and Mr Abraham Price was solemnized in the presence of many friends. Cantor David Rosenthal performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by Mr and Mrs Barrett Price. Ushers were Jacob Price H Levenson and Samuel Pearlman. A supper and dancing followed. The couple will reside in this city.
Miss Etta Pearlman and Mr Samuel Davis wed last evening at Union Park Hall in a ceremony conducted by Rabbie M Friederman. The bride was supported by bridesmaids Fanny Farran Ida Bornson Sarah Gingberg Ida Epstein and Annie Davis with ushers Morris Epstein Robert Gingberg Louis Davis Abe Davis and I Goldman assisting. A large guest list attended the event.
At Webster Hall Miss Ida Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Israel Ross and Mr Jacob Schuster were married by Rev David Rosenthal. Bridesmaids were Etta Leobson Mamie Leobson Bessie Lieb Lena Dilowsky. Best man A B Schuster and ushers Hyman Ross Isaac Ross Morris Ross Harry Steinberg. Supper and dance followed.
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