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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a Democratic-leaning regional paper covering political developments in New England with editorials, local notices, and city news. Readers follow party lines and prominent figures shaping state and national policy.
PAILT-Dee rents one s sect iBs. maths ee. Beaton Office, 259 Washington Street, Boston. Telephone 428, Boston.
Today Boston marks a patriotic display with a sea men and marines parade, Naval Brigade veterans, and harbor warship decorations. Old South Church observances may proceed if weather shifts, while schoolchildren enjoy a half-holiday amid rich historic associations tied to the frigate Old Ironsides.
The Daily Advertiser lauds sending Wolcott Stevenson and Paine abroad to pursue bimetallism as a pledge of honor. It challenges Republicans for failing to keep a revenue tariff pledge, argues such inaction harms the nation and revives concerns over tariff deficits benefiting trusts.
The piece argues for immediate removal of surface tracks on Tremont street to use the subway for all lines ending at Lark street. It questions West End managers' desire to keep a third track for night cars and predicts eventual elimination of Tremont street tracks.
The article notes lively Ohio politics around Senator Hanna's bid for reelection. It describes fundraising struggles and possible concessions or alliances to sway a Legislature favorable to Hanna, with broader implications for national politics and the Senate seat once contested with President McKinley.
Critics charge the Union Pacific sale bypasses fair bidding and gifts about 20.07 million in government bonds to a syndicate of contributors. They argue the deal benefits a private group regardless of administration and lacks competitive bidding.
The column touches on public figures like Police Commissioner Curtis and US Marshal Henry Swift, contrasts in social duties, and odd anecdotes about express rates. It mentions actors riding bicycles, a shift to permanent stock companies, football interest from Harry Woodruff, and a quip about Jeffersonian Democracy at a mayoral event.
The Transit Commission issues its first order to remove the third track on Tremont Street along the Granary Burying Ground. The move aims to clear rails and improve traffic, with enforcement potential if obstruction is offered.
A column recounts members admitted to the Old Colony Historical Society in Taunton and connections among Boston literary figures. It notes Susan S. Fessenden, her family ties to Morse and Mitchell, and reflections on social circles, temperance work, and scholarly lineage across the region. The piece also mentions a fatal shooting during hunting, a doctor’s bereavement, and a Portland musical festival where the Star Spangled Banner was sung via telephone links.
A brief poem by Iles Truax dated Chicago October 6 1897 urges honesty. It extols living truthfully in all acts, building strong friendships through integrity and eschewing deceit. The piece emphasizes personal honor and steadfastness to one’s heart’s command.
The steamship Menemsha, Captain Byrne, carrying 38700 bales of cotton, broke down thirty miles east of Boston and lies helplessly adrift. Steamer Lancastrian reports passing at 8 am yesterday. Menemsha had sailed from Galveston on Oct 8 via Havana with 72% head of cattle and Cuba on Oct 13. Due to fever risk, the vessel will be carefully scrutinized upon arrival.
Amy Southwick endures a year apart from Ray Wheately aboard the America. Ronald Evans betrays trust by writing as Ray and breaking the couple apart. Ray returns to confront the betrayal at the altar, while Amy marries him in a quiet home ceremony.
The Boston Sunday Post announces weekly prizes for best female writers. First prize five dollars, second prize two dollars, and four additional prizes for other stories. Winners are notified by mail each Monday for the prior week.
The New York New Haven Hartford Rail Road Company held its annual meeting in New Haven. Residents reported progress on the Southern Union station in Boston and the official said occupancy was expected by next June or next October. No changes were made to the board.
In Darmstadt on October 20 the Czar and the grand duke of Hesse returned from Wiesbaden after a visit to Emperor Wilhelm. Wilhelm plans to return the visit tomorrow.
A long read of breakfast dishes and recipes lists items such as orange slices mutton chops and apple fritters. It provides step by step directions for peach salad tomato soup and white house rolls with quantities and methods. The note ends with the name Margaret Tohn at 17 Concord street Charlestown Mass.
Mrs A B E Paul recently placed in charge of Chicago business district street cleaning. She began studying sanitation in 1894 and now oversees twenty five workers. Her reforms have started to curb the notorious filth in the streets. The Rt Rev George Herbert Kinsolving Texas assistant bishop is described as tall and jovial in a chance street encounter with a newsboy who asked if he was Buffalo Bill.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submissions must include a brief menu for breakfast lunch and dinner or breakfast dinner and supper for four or five people with costs not exceeding ten dollars per week. Mail entries to Cooking Baker at the Post. submissions are not returned.
The society wedding of Eleanor Shattuck and Hugh Whitney yesterday featured a ceremony attended by close relatives and a reception on the lawn with a Salem Cadet Band. The bride wore lus trous satin with white lace and a tulle veil adorned with orange blossoms. sister Corinna attended. Best man was Eller ton Whitney. A special car carried guests including Franz Zerrahn and General Curtis Guild among others.
A lively North Shore social scene gathers at the Vendome with guests from Boston and abroad including Earl and Countess of Aberdeen Lady Marjorie Gordon and Lieutenant Keane. Attendees include Mrs. Stokes Mrs. Inslee and Mr. Read as weddings and receptions draw local and visiting noted figures.
A collage of humorous quotes and exchanges from various papers, including jests on octopuses in politics, respect for aldermen, charity mishaps, and misused indorsements. The jokes showcase wordplay and social observations with brief punch lines and light satire.
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