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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
8
The Health Department annual report shows pneumonia as the leading killer with over 1300 deaths, ahead of consumption. It notes higher mortality among Irish in both illnesses and vaccines, while diphtheria deaths declined with anti-toxin. 4489 cases yielded 616 deaths, dropping fatality from 38.2 to 11.4 percent over four years.
The passage contrasts England's open policy on silver coinage with India's famine and plague crises and potential unrest. It notes earlier talk of resuming silver coinage in India under international conditions, while the United States shows no such urgency as it gains wealth from Europe and pursues its own economic path.
The Boston Post urges rejection of the act to consolidate the Board of Aldermen and Common Council into a single 38 member aldermanic chamber. It argues the plan reduces representation, invites corruption, and weakens checks on legislation amid rising debt and outside influence.
The Boston Post argues against adopting a single chamber for city government, saying it weakens democratic control, invites corruption, and undermines public accountability. It cites historic practice, personnel concerns, and the need to retain ward and at large aldermen with annual accountability.
Dr Justin Winsor died yesterday in Cambridge. He led the Boston Public Library for ten years and Harvard College library for as many, shaping bibliographic practice in New England. A scholar and prolific historian, his works on New England and early American history are valued for careful research. His death leaves unfinished grand historical projects and a loss to learning.
The British government declines to reopen the bimetallic question at a forthcoming conference. The move, linked to Indian mint policy, suggests negotiations may falter. The United States, meanwhile, can wait developments with less disadvantage than Britain.
The statement argues that arousing citizens is essential for reform and asserts the single chamber plan would worsen conditions. It urges killing the bill to prevent deterioration of the current system.
A reflective verse excerpt describing a dreamy autumn scene with a lingering wind a distant bird song and two lovers walking hand in hand. The poem contrasts summer passing with the onset of autumn and hints at shared memory and emotion as they travel together.
The advisory committee of the Boston Union arranged with Rev. James M. Gray to conduct a Thursday evening Bible class at Clarendon Street Baptist Church from Oct 28 to May end. Mr. Moody hopes to attend the first meeting from Canada, possibly signaling a larger future work in Bible study.
A serialized impression of summer life follows Margaret Wicklis and a river romance with a farm helper. They fall in love by the water but face social pressure before reuniting later as a Boston society sweetheart and a New York lawyer. The piece also weaves in brief cultural anecdotes about Wagner, Carlyle, and modern literary reception.
A tablet will be erected in a Farnham church, Surrey, England, to perpetuate the memory of Bishop Heber, author of the hymn Rock of Ages.
A fashion note describes braided flounces and striped braid gowns as the latest oddities. It outlines white faced cloth designs with a military yoke, panels resembling a jacket front, and braiding across the skirt. Suggestions include reseda green fabrics and silk or alpaca flounces for cost.
Justin Winsor LL D librarian of Harvard College Library died at his Cambridge home. Born Boston January 2 1831 he helped found the American Library Association served as its president and led major historical projects including the Memorial History of Boston and Narrative and Critical History of America. He held Harvard Bell Library roles since 1868 and earned LL D degrees from Michigan and Williams. He married Caroline Barker in 185?
Society up to date reports Boston socialites arriving from Chestnut Hill and Quebec for the season. Hertson weddings and honeymoons, theater benefits and charity events appear, with visits from notable artists and dignitaries.
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