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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
4
From the Boston Post readers learn the phrase MOrTo appears with Laeron and a muzzle, reflecting a fragmentary note in this Democratic paper's page. The text hints at a discussion or headline style without clear context or full sentence structure.
An opinionated critique asserts the Republican party is the party of trusts. It claims trusts grew under Republicans, benefit from tariff policy, and are led by Republican managers. It argues platform wrangling hides the reality of party control by trust interests.
A historical note debates Admiral Dewey s willingness to run for president and whether he would accept a nomination. The piece questions his reticence and calls for a clear public declaration to ease political tensions and illuminate the shifting support for his possible candidacy.
The Columbia defeats the Shamrock in windward and running legs, finishing the race by ten minutes eight seconds in corrected time with an eight and a half second handicap disparity. The result suggests clear superiority and forecasts Columbia’s edge in the next triangular course race ahead.
An eclectic column reports on Dewey excitement with notes on Moody Boynton and the bicycle railway along the subway, fashion quirks among Cambridge women, a shoe-embarrassing backstage incident in Hartford, political reception for Congressman Sprague, police shakeups loom, ice boat preparations at Wenham Lake, John Craig and wife Mary Young winning a diamond, and elevated rail contracts.
The article notes her speed on the remaining two legs of the triangular course and predicts Columbia will win the next race to retain the cup. It also praises Iselin and Herreshoff for their patient wait through a discouraging fortnight to demonstrate American yacht building superiority.
The piece lauds the Boer fighters against British forces in South Africa, comparing their bravery to American patriots. It notes President McKinley’s restraint in urging Britain and recognizes the unequal but heroic struggle as historically parallel to 1776. It emphasizes the changing conditions and the greater British resources.
A crowd lines three sides of a parade route as spectators seize a ladder to view the procession atop a roof. A flag hung for Admiral Dewey is cut down by visitors, prompting criticism of rowdyism despite patriotism. Admiral Dewey plans a visit to Lieutenant-Governor Crane in Dalton, amid public fascination and mutual disdain with political figures. President Plunkett of the Home Market Club attends events in Adams, highlighted by a matchup with Dewey in Algonquin Club circles.
A fragmentary verse mocks political loyalty and party labels as cries for the Admiral to join a side. The anonymous satirical piece skewers spoilsmen and justice at the White House, referencing elections and the year 1899.
Paris has a new beauty Mile De Vere a writer on Gil Blas. The Empress of Germany gets 40 to 500 new dresses annually. Mrs Catherine Watts of Sellersville Penn is 10 old and has 300 living descendants. Ellen Terry praises green peppers in the United States. Mrs Francis BE Harper of Philadelphia turns 74. Victoria’s physician Sir James Reid about to wed a maid of honor, the sister of Lord Revelstoke and Def Baring in New York. Ella Ewing the giantess near Gorin Mo now eight feet four inches tall. Adelaide Everhardt to paint a portrait of the late Congressman Bland for the Georgia capitol. Mrs Diaz wife of the Mexican President age 36, husband 69, married 1834. Minona Stearns Fitts leads Chicago Woman's Ownership League with sisters in Florence Ore and Wisconsin Library Commission. Baroness Rothschild legacy aids Paris Arts Academy for blind or infirm artists.
A collage of quick notices lists diverse people and events. The Count of Fontaiba travels to Vienna in a grand carriage led by four mules with two liveried attendants. Brown University’s President Faunce is celebrated for academic prizes. Baron Nordenskjold plans debt repayment efforts. Baron Toll charters a Norwegian steamer for the New Hebridean Islands expedition. Philanthropist W. H. Hart, born a slave, gains attention for his Washington boys’ farm project. Argentina’s President Rosa wears a $7500 uniform in Rio de Janeiro. The German Emperor commissions a statue of Von Moltke after a model is approved. Peruvian President-elect Eduardo Lopez de Beomane trains as an Englishman, educated at Stonyhurst College.
An old advertisement touts Hair Health as a hair washing product that destroys germs cures freckles and improves toilet care. It claims the elixir is sold by leading druggists or sent prepaid in a bottle from London Merchants Co. at 853 Broadway New York for six cents.
A charming meeting unfolds as Harold Lindsay pursues Edith King who hides behind a sunbonnet. A wary debutante resists familiarity, but shared charity work draws them close before Edith restores distance, leaving Lindsay hopeful yet lonely.
A reader weighing 90 to 250 pounds can find their equivalent in Uncle Sam coins using a table. The chart details gold and silver values per weight in troy and avoirdupois terms, listing pounds, dollar amounts for gold and silver, and corresponding values across a wide range of weights.
Edith seeks Harold Lindsay in his dim parlor after a distressing warning. He awakens, questions her feelings, and she confesses her deception to test his love. He forgives, reveals the ruse was to hasten happiness, and embraces her as they seal their union.
A collage of quips from Puck Harper's Cleveland Plain Dealer and other papers. Jokes range from Latin as a dead language to lemonade served through macaroni and a vaudeville remark about a balloon ascent.
A large group honored Mr and Mrs Henry Fitzgerald of 39 Granger Street Dorchester with a formal gift on Sunday evening. Remarks were offered by James Kelley James Farren Aldermen Frank Co Hors and F J O Toole. Songs were performed by Walter Scott Thomas Donahue and Jean conagny with Fred Walker at the piano.
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will give his first public political remarks at a Republican Club of Massachusetts dinner in Music Hall on Tuesday October 21. Attending will be Governor Roosevelt Governor Wolcott Lieutenant Governor Crane and candidate Bates. Ticket sales show unprecedented demand with members urged to purchase by the 24th and public sale opening then.
The city Democracy plans a rally at Faneuil Hall on Wednesday Oct 25 to ratify nominations from the Democratic State convention. John H. Lee opens the meeting with Mayor Josiah Quincy as permanent chairman. Speakers include Gov or candidate Robert Treat Paine Jr Lieutenant Governor candidate John H Mack Congressman-elect John R Thayer Henry F Naphen and Rev Robert P Bisbee. The official ratification will occur later under the State committee.
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