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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
4
Boston Post reports 1896 7 appropriations of 14 544 4615 and expenditures of 25 837 490 including debt interest. The piece urges readers to oppose the Single Chamber Act next Tuesday to maintain safeguards and checks on this large spending.
Mr. Lloyd argues for a single chamber Boston Council to increase debate. The text counters that current debates fill many columns in the Daily Advertiser and suggests Lloyd's claim ignores existing municipal discussion.
The Boston Retail Merchants Association proposes a December first week to boost trade. Excursion rail rates special prices and extensive advertising aim to draw shoppers from surrounding lines and spur lively business. Leaders promise energetic, prudent execution and strong merchant backing.
The Boston Herald argues city government resembles a business, but the piece rejects two-board control and asserts local self rule. It stresses home rule as the New England standard, with towns governing themselves within general laws and the state as sovereign.
New York and Brooklyn oppose the single chamber idea calling it corrupt and opt to restore a double chamber system under a new Greater New York charter. Voters are urged to cast a NO vote on the Single Chamber Act next Tuesday.
The piece argues that federal officials and politicians from various states influence New York mayoral politics, likening it to a heavy federal paw meddling in local affairs. It questions how Boston residents would react if similar interference occurred here and warns against presidential influence over local elections.
An editorial warns Boston’s single chamber risks secrecy as Aldermen formed a Star Chamber dubbed the Committee on Sewers and then Public Improvements. It notes concealment from public view when measures are referred for private consideration.
The author argues against hidden deals in Boston governance. He contrasts the old two chamber lack of transparency with a single chamber proposing private procedures. The piece warns that a single nine member alderman board could exclude public scrutiny and asks if star chamber legislation should be used in Boston.
The piece urges Boston voters to study next Tuesday's ballot measure abolishing the Common Council, replacing it with an 88 member City Council with an elected president and at large aldermen. It warns the reform concentrates power, reduces voter control, and faces opposition from the Post while noting broad implications for city governance.
The Boston Post opposes replacing Boston’s two chamber system with a single council. It argues the move weakens democracy, concentrates power in a mayor and council president, and risks less accountable government. It urges voters to vote NO next Tuesday.
By a 17 167 majority Boston voters rejected Biennial Governors last fall. The text probes if they might support Biennial Aldermen instead and urges a No vote on the Single Chamber Act.
Robert Grant sat beside Anthony Hope in New York at the honorary banquet for the author of The Prisoner of Zenda. The piece notes a shared temperament between Grant and Hope and imagines a warm friendship. plus brief items on a young Boston artist Lee Yee Wone, a 200 strong anarchist group in the city, J T Davidson of York Maine as a potential congress candidate, a poignant Irish exhibit moment at the Food Fair, the illness of Colonel J M Adams of Portland, Maine, dense night fog affecting performers, and pet Angora cats with short lifespans at a veterinary hospital.
A writer laments dead horses and overheard tales of public works while noting new street scenes in Boston. He observes a curious electric lamp atop Keith's Theatre and muses on wills and land values. A playful romantic moment ends with a kiss as humor and affection mix in the room.
The Boston Post offers weekly prizes for Original Short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Prizes go to feminine writers and are paid by check on Mondays. Submissions must be up to one thousand words and on one side of the paper with name and address. anonymous entries not allowed.
John Halligan Jr a Boston native and English High School graduate has received the rank of lieutenant commander at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis as the academy’s highest honor this year. Appointed by Hon Joseph O Neill his achievement reflects strong merit within the program.
A desolate schoolhouse sits by the road, shutters closed, thistle and ragweed in the yard. Ancient switches hide above the blackboard while a spider weaves its web over grimy window panes. Time passes as echoes of students fade and the building grows ghostly and forgotten.
A young man learns Mollie lies dying and rushes to her side through a tearful reunion. He pleads passion and remorse, kisses her, and begs not to be pushed away as the room hums with regret and tension.
Miss Lydia Eustis makes her debut as a singer at Steinert Hall on Nov 4 aided by Mme Szurnowska L Adamowski Joseph Adamowski and Max Zach. Mr Charles Gibson leads the event as part of a planned permanent concert series under his direction in major cities. Tea and social hours follow at 47 St Botolph Street with W B I Union patrons and notable attendees.
John Halligan Jr of Roslindale and the English High School rose from local schools to Annapolis. He earned the Franklin medal and Lawrence prize, starred as center on the Navy football team, and led the varsity on a standout performance against Princeton reserves. He stands over six feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, and will graduate in June at 21. He has two younger brothers who also play football.
Mayor Harrison leads a Chicago delegation including cabinet members and about 300 Cook County Democracy members with silk hats for a three day stumping tour of Greater New York. Prominent Chicago Democrats accompany him.
The Rev. Charles Gore returns home after illness. Senator Morgan sicks in San Diego with a cold from the battleship Oregon. Salem Woman's Club plans a December talk by Dr. Nansen. The Rev. William Beale and Rev. Charles F. Clark near resignation from South Congregational Church. Beale weighs Harvard lectures. Clark resigns due to Hope Chapel burden. plus a poetical note urging England to fulfill duties.
Edison announces a new method to recover iron from low grade ore using electric separation near Dover New Jersey. The ore average 25 percent iron and 200 million tons exist around his plant with potential to yield 50 million tons of iron. The process pulverizes ore then uses electro magnets to separate iron with non metallic matter removed by gravity. The full account will appear in The Electrical Engineer tomorrow.
The article lists the most expensive items and prices from different eras and regions. It cites Melissonier’s painting costing 170 000, the New York State Capitol’s vast expense, Malcolm Forbes paying 150 000 for Arion, the Vatican Hebrew Bible once valued at about 100 000, the Imperial diamonds and the Nizam of Hyderabad offering 2 150 000, plus a feast cost rumored at 250 000.
Miss Nannie Witcher Langhorne and Robert Gould Shaw of Boston wed at Mirador in Albemarle county. Officiants were Rev Hartley Carmichael and Rev Neive. The couple to honeymoon at Hot Springs before settling in Boston.
John W. Desmond of Jamaica Plain and Katherine M. Cantillon of Cambridge wed yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart Cambridgeport. Best man James A. Desmond and bridesmaid Katherine Higgins stood with clergyman Father Mahan. Ushers William Whelan and Daniel Gallagher assisted. The party dined at 98 Day Street Jamaica Plain then began a wedding tour to Baltimore and Washington and will reside at 98 Day Street after December 1.
Lieutenant John Edward Cotter and Miss Lucinda Kittredge married at 1 PM yesterday at Rev. A A Berle’s Brighton residence. A wedding breakfast was held at Hotel Touraine and the couple left for New York. They will be at home Nov 10 in Allston. The artillery company presented a gold purse from a long list of officers and sergeants.
The marriage of Cecilia Cudahy daughter of Michael Cudahy of Chicago to John B Casserly of San Francisco was celebrated at St James Catholic Church with Nuptial High Mass Arch bishop Riordan of San Francisco officiating. Miss Clara Cudahy was maid of honor and William B McDonough of San Francisco was a groomsman.
Miss Bessie Van Rensselaer Kern wed William J. OBrien Jr of Baltimore in a ceremony at the Andostan home of the bride’s parents. Sister Mary Kern attended, with James Barrett’s cousin Alexander J. Barrett as best man. The couple plans part of their honeymoon at 6 Bowdoin Avenue Dorchester.
Shredded Wheat reece with Cream Omelette Graham Gems Roast Pork Doughnuts Coffee Dinner Mock Bisque Soup or Apple Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Mashed Turnips Piccalilli Bread and Butter Tea or Coffee Suet Pudding Supper Fried Oysters Hot Biscuit Baked Pears Sponge Cake Chocolatine Tea Mrs W H White 11 Perkins avenue Maldea
The Boston Post invites women readers to submit a three meal bill of fare per day with simple preparation directions. Prizes of 5 dollars weekly for the best menu, kept under ten dollars for a family of five, with submissions due by Saturday and printed the following Monday.
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