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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as the Representative Democratic paper serving New England with comprehensive coverage of regional politics, affairs, and opinion.
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The piece envisions the Columbia sailing to race British yacht clubs in the Mediterranean and English waters. It notes possible cups to win for an American collection, compares American and English boats, and discusses conditions and uses for a great single-stick racing yacht beyond cup defense.
The piece argues Governor Mount fears Indiana may vote Democratic if the Republican national platform fails to oppose trusts. It cites Hanna’s claim that trusts are really corporations and predicts little change at the 1900 convention, with Indiana voters demanding a firmer stand against trusts.
A critique of Cornelius Vanderbilt's will highlights alleged malice toward his eldest son Cornelius Jr. The piece notes the harsh disinheritance, the son’s marriage against the father’s wishes, and contrasts public Christian philanthropy with private spite. It argues the will exposes true character and reflects public consequences of inherited wealth.
The Lowell textile workers demand eight hours work eight hours sleep eight hours for recreation and two dollars per day. They argue this wage is reasonable, moderate during prosperous times, and sufficient for families to cover essentials like food rent and clothing.
The text urges mill agents to review a proposal for a modest payment as a fair share of labor value. It argues the figure is below current expectations yet reasonable, appealing to public sentiment and the equitable distribution of industrial output.
The Observant Citizen recalls Boston life with updates on returning residents, theater and parade plans, and cautions about a steamship swindle. It mentions Mrs. Drew's idea to mail soldiers in Manila a Christmas box of short stories and elastic bands, social events featuring Maude Odell, and Captain Curtin's promotion. It also notes General Guild’s travel, a surprise cakewalk at Food Fair, and Joe Knox’s daughter appearing with police presence.
A compilation of humorous exchanges and quips from early 20th century papers. Ranging from family money talks to travel permits and love, the items capture social satire and light dialogue with regional flavor and lively punchlines across Cleveland Brooklyn Detroit Chicago Tit Bits and Washington Star.
A note suggests building a secondary elevated sidewalk over crowded Tremont and Washington streets to ease pedestrian flow and avoid blockades. The idea comes amid debate on street design and crowd management during shopping peaks. A Boston note defends photo-based news claims by the Boston Post. The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society reports a record meeting under President Dr. Frank Richardson with ten years as secretary mentioned.
A poem recounts a youth who pursues fame and renown, meets love, and dies unrecognized. The beloved woman remains beside him as he passes, unheard by the world. The piece closes with the refrain Unknown, but hearing the word that's first and last.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Bulger’s Apostrophe to the Ocean while Chicago Times-Herald notes Horace Boies in Iowa quitting meals with the hired man to stump for the Democratic ticket. The exchange highlights editorials and political endorsements in newspapers.
The Dominion's proposition imagines dividing the nut and shell metaphorically amid dispute over Pyramid Harbor Skaguay and Dyea while M Guerin is jailed and uncooperative. Western papers mock discussion of guerin and question generals wounded in South Africa with jibes about campaigning styles and modern warfare.
Marion Grey, a former heiress turned governess, cares for Harold under Mrs Young, while Reginald Stacey returns from abroad as a suitor. Delayed revelation uncovers Reginald’s true lineage and marriage plans, ending with Marion and Reginald marrying after a year of separation and a family reunion.
A Watertown pedlar was jailed for four months for kissing a child without prior permission. Four of Pope Pius IX’s appointed cardinals remain alive. Augsburg laborers earn $164 yearly in textiles. London bathhouse paid $125 weekly for 1,000,000 gallons filtered Thames water. Duluth expects 1900 grain capacity of 42 million bushels, likely world’s largest elevator hub. Vienna reports Pollack’s telegraphy at 60,000 words per hour over one wire. United States imports 2,884,480 ounces of quinine sulfate in eight months ending August valued at $805,699. Turin’s Victor Emmanuel statue took twenty years to build amid frequent disputes. Maine sardine pack for the season may dip from 1,200,000 cases in 1898. Over 1,000,000 U.S. produce shippers exist. a strong national organization may form. Seven young lady conductors on Ohio electric lines at Chillicothe and five at Vincennes. nine-hour days at $4 weekly.
A list of varied figures and facts includes ex senator Sawyer aged eight, Supreme Court Justice Shiras as stenographer, Macon mayor long serving chief magistrate, a Moroccan army commander described as a Scotchman, Count von Moltke centenary in 1900, justice of the peace William Margrave in Fort Scott since 1854, English bandmaster George Berry retiring after 63 years, Rev J R Metford a Scottish Presbyterian with $1.5 million, Dickens monument proposal blocked by will, H W Dennison of Vermont advising Japan, and Francis Murphy collecting 2000 abstinence pledge signatures in Des Moines.
Letter to the editor condemns ostrich journalism as editors ignore a Chicago conference with ten thousand attendees who opposed armed action in the Philippines. The writer claims a national movement demands armistice, withdrawal of forces, and neutral or allied recognition of Philippine self government. ERVING WINSLOW.
Two letters to the editor discuss mayoral candidates in Boston. One writer urges voting for Collins, praising his Democratic record and citizenly conduct. The other, from Ward 16 secretary Donovan, says there was no endorsement discussion and cites the eight hour resolution as the meeting’s focus.
A Boston Herald joke claimed James Jeffrey Roche of the Pilot would be named admiral in the Transvaal navy. The piece notes critics call Americans traitors while missing the joke’s point that Transvaal lacks seaports ships and sailors, echoing common abuse.
R G Dun reports heavy buying of steel rails and wool at Boston and other markets. Wool demand rises. wheat and corn exports show strong levels while grain prices stay steady. Failures decline from last year as trade optimism grows and monetary markets ease.
Bradstreet's notes a quieting distributive trade, especially retail, due to warm weather. East bound Chicago traffic in the past month more than doubled from last year, and October figures rise. For the third week of October forty-three railways report earnings up about 10.8 percent versus last year as ocean freights ease and rates drop.
Frederick W. Peabody defends Mrs. Woodbury against a Post article on Judge Fessenden's ruling. He states Eddy’s demurrer was overruled and fifteen of sixteen introductory paragraphs expunged, leaving the core declaration intact, and accuses the report of omission and misrepresentation.
Daily Table hints list breakfast and dinner items with desserts and a detailed Queen of Puddings recipe. The card credits Emily Knight of 88 Holbrook Street Jamaica Plain Mass for the recipe.
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