Coal Prices and Politics Stir Boston Coal Trade
The Boston Post reports a coal influx with 14 000 tons of bituminous arriving aboard the Montezuma and Thomas W Lawson while prices spike to 8 8 50 per ton. Dealers defend high charges as necessary to deter retail demand and prelude a free movement of coal to port. The piece also notes political pressure from Gaston and Democratic candidates, criticism of President Baer, and a strike commission beginning its work amid mining region scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cardiff
Admiralty
Elevated Railway Company
General Bancroft
Relief Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Philadelphia
Jersey City
New York
Mayor’s plan to abolish lamp department rejected
The Board of Aldermen refused to accept Mayor Collins’s recommendation to abolish the lamp department. The move is seen as preserving patronage and salaries. The Mayor, who has already shifted duties to the street department, aims to cut waste and ease tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Board of Aldermen
Collins
Free coal and protection for the people political plea
The message advocates supporting Gaston and Democratic congressional candidates who oppose the coal trust and defend workers rights. It urges a vote for them, framing the issue as defense against monopoly power and favoring public protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trust
Gaston
Congress
Hoar Campaign Speech Assails Democrats in Massachusetts
Senator Hoar told the Chickasawbut Club that Massachusetts should elect Bates and Republicans, arguing Democrats are bad and Republicans are good. He attacked tariffs and trusts cautiously, urged waiting for the next Congress after the next President’s election, and urged votes for Republicans who defend the trust tariff and oppose reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Chickasawbut Club
Massachusetts
Bates
Congress
Hoar
House of Representatives
Canada
Chicago
Knox
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
A Good Start By Washington Strike Commission
The strike commission at Washington opens with fairness and firmness in preliminary proceedings. Its acceptance of arbitrators' character signals a solid start, likely angering coal operators who oppose arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Free Meat and Beef Trust Protection Urges Vote
The message endorses Gaston and Democratic congressional candidates, urging voters to back their platform on meat freedom and protection against the Chicago beef trust. It frames the issue as essential for voters and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Beef Trust
Gaston
Congress
Racing Toward Resolution in Molineux Trial
The second trial of Roland B. Molineux contrasts with the first by expediting proceedings. He was arraigned November 14, 1899 and verdict reached February 10, 1900. Unlike the slower first trial, 36 witnesses testified in the first week under Justice Lambert, whose brisk, clear handling may bring swift justice in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Molineux
Molineux
Lambert
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Voters urged to pick a side in critical election choice
The message stresses not wasting ballots on side issues or third parties. It urges voters to make a clear commitment and count on a single side in the contest.
New England Notes Highlight Local Life And Law
Observant Citizen recalls Roosevelt birthday and John D Long, while Newton golfers heed a Sunday golf ban. Local chatter covers Dan Murphy’s singing offer, Holman’s hospital stay, Barker’s move to Boston, a corned beef mishap, spring bulb planting, Roxbury dance plans, Canada reciprocity talk, Carney Hospital chief praise, Mechanics Hall festival, and Court Street street repairs.
Gaels, Harvard, and blind education headline local notes
A Boston note highlights Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and others forming a committee to enlist public sympathy for adult blind education in Massachusetts, proposing libraries provide raised-letter magazines. Also covered are Gaelic language advocate Mr. H J Courtney’s farewell from Boston after a Tokyo pupil class, Harvard football crowds, and Tufts students from Japan planning to teach back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
M. R. Hodder
Spaulding
Ann Whitney
A. A. Manning
Massachusetts
The Knocker and the Norumbega Fragments Found
Workmen excavating near Norumbega Park unearthed ten ancient mineral fragments weighing eight ounces to three pounds. The pieces, labeled Exhibits A through J, are being studied for their history and origin while staff reproduce images for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Horsford
Norumbega Park
Crown Prince of Siam to Visit Boston
Fragments report the crown prince of Siam will visit Boston before leaving the United States. Baggage with his name fills two cars. his father reportedly has 741 wives, yielding 140 stepmothers. If met, avoid questions. public signs split between Vote Yes and Vote No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Prince of
Siam
Boston
United States
Crown Prince of Siam
Post's Illustrated Pineapple Layer Cake Recipe
A layered pineapple cake recipe by ALICE E WHITAKER describes beating eggs and sugar, folding in flour with baking powder, baking rounds, preparing pineapple filling, and a meringue topping baked briefly. The method yields a light sponge texture with a pineapple center and a delicate meringue crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice E. Whitaker
His Wedding Shoes and a Fiery Vow
Mortimer endures a stubborn wedding shoe during preparations and laughs mix with pain as he and Alice flee in a carriage. A cheering crowd at the church tosses bells shoes and tin pans while Mortimer jokes with the driver about the procession a band wagon or a boiler shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer
Frank
Alice
Venus de Milo Arms Cut Off by Judge Tale
A sensational note from CONSTANT READER recounts Venus de Milo once arrested as a kleptomaniac and before the same tribunal. The judge ordered her arms cut off to cure her of theft, a drastic punishment reported from Boston on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus de Milo
Constant Reader
Boston
Footwear and plotting in a carriage scene
Mortimer hides a plan to kill Frank as he and Alice hurry to the depot leaving behind a car filled with displaced shoes. He jokes the boot is on the other leg while Alice prods him toward a quick arrival. The pair spar over appearances and a sudden decision to confront Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Alice
Mortimer
Lodge Not Opposed To Newfoundland Treaty
Washington Oct 27 The claim that reciprocity talks with Newfoundland are halted due to Senator Lodge's opposition is unfounded. Lodge supports a treaty if Gloucester interests are protected and negotiations continue with the two nations hoping for a favorable result, according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newfoundland
Senator Lodge
Gloucester
State Department
Reception to Signora Duse at Hotel Tuileries
A reception in honor of Signora Eleonora Duse was hosted yesterday afternoon by the Italian Club Societe Dante Alighieri at the Hotel Tuileries. The club presented a souvenir album to Duse, with Count Simon Campobello as president and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe as vice-president, and Mme Augusto Rotoli assisted. Notable attendees included Count Gaetano Dardan da, the new Italian consul, ex-consul Dr. Brindisi, Nathan Haskell Dole and Mrs. Dole, Nathan Matthews Jr., Howard Malcom Ticknor, Arthur Wellman Blake, Mme De Angelis, Mrs. Dexter, Count Campbello, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signora Eleonora Duse
Hotel Tuileries
Societe
Dante Alighieri
Signora Duse
Simon Campbello
Julia Ward Howe
Signora Dose
H Mme
Augusto Rotoli
Count Gaetano Darganda
Brind
Dutch capitalists inspect American railroads in Omaha
G M Boissevain of Amsterdam a major Harriman stockholder arrives in Omaha with his sons for a railroad inspection tour. He led the European syndicate in Union Pacific reorganization and expresses surprise at America’s growth and satisfaction with his railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
G. M. Boissevain
Amsterdam
Holland
Harriman Lines
Boissevain
Union Pacific Railroad
United States
Boiling Water Or Soap: A Practical Question
A reader argues boiling water harms hands and clothes and asks why not dispense with boiling water. The note suggests that Fels-Naptha soap cleans effectively with cool or warm water, reducing injury risk and fabric damage. It invites discussion on safer washing methods.
Views on Franchises in State Campaign Contests
The Public Franchise League of Boston asked Governor candidates Gaston and Bates five questions on subway compensation, capitalization of public franchises, revocability and leases, prohibiting employment solicitations by officials, and referenda on valuable rights. Bates affirms equitable compensation, rejects capitalization, supports revocable franchises with either short or long leases as appropriate, favors prohibiting official employment solicitations, and supports referenda on local-interest grants. Gaston answers affirmatively on equitable compensation, opposes capitalization, supports revocable franchises with flexible lease terms, endorses prohibiting official solicitations, and supports immediate referenda on local measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Franchise League of Boston
Boston
Gaston
Bates
Imade
Mr. Bates
Edward R. Warren
Morton Prince
Public Franchise League
Sira
John L. Bates
Boston Elevated Railway
Public Service
Public Service Corporation
Massachusetts
William A. Gaston
Pope’s Physician Lapponi Operation Delayed
Oct 27 reports Pope Leo’s physician Dr. Lapponi awaiting a postponement of his operation. The Pope, noting the physician’s illness, remarked that Lapponi’s long.prediction of dying before him would not be fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiff
Dr. Lapponi
Channing Club Elects Officers in Boston meeting
The Channing Club of Boston met at the Brunswick for its annual gathering and officer election. Officers chosen were President Richard Clapp Humphreys, Vice Presidents Stephen Hampden Whidden and George Henry Ellis, Treasurer Henry C. Noble, Secretary Frederick W. Porter, and Executive Committee Walter M. Hatch Dudley R. Child Parker B. Vield and Frank W. Whitcher. A discussion on Missionary Work followed with speakers Rev. Howard N. Brown Rev. Thomas Van Nest Rev. James Bells and Rev. Samuel A. Eliot D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing Club of
Boston
Brunswick
Richard Clapp Humphreys
Stephen Hampden Whidden
George Henry Ellis
Henry C. Noble
Frederick W. Porter
Wallter M. Hatch
Dudley R. Child
Parker B. Vield
Frank W. Whitcher
Dinny
Howard N. Brown
Thomas van Nest
James Bells
Samuel A. Eliot
Funeral of Dorchester Lady Miss Margaret OConnell
Funeral services for Miss Margaret FE OConnell sister of Mr and Mrs John OConnell longtime Dorchester residents were held at St Peters Church Meeting House Hill A requiem high mass was offered with Father Blunt Father Ken ney and Father Halloran assisting Miss OConnell cousin sang the solos Pallbearers included cousins Tomas Grap Roxbury Joseph F James Krantsened Frederick P OConnell and others Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret FE. O'Connell
John O'Connell
Dorchester
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Father Blunt
Father Kenney
Fether Halloran
Dbesuie O'Connell
Tomas Grap
Roxwaty
Joseph F
James K
Get Our Prices Now On This Fall Line
The ad urges customers to compare prices on the newly completed fall line. It highlights quality construction finish and reputation for selling good goods, inviting readers to price the goods this season.
Reminder of Schley Fight in Supreme Court
In Washington on October 27 the United States vs W T Sampson case was heard, involving prize money from the Santiago battle. Chief Justice Fuller suggested substituting another name, possibly Admiral Schley, though attorneys cautioned difficulties. Counsel debated naming a new litigant while questions about rank arose. the point was not essential to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson-Schley
United States Supreme Court
United States
W. T. Sampson
Santiago
Fuller
Sampson
Uged
Admiral Schley
James H. Hayden
Chadwick
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Hayden
Justice Harlan
Kneisel Quartet Opens Eighteenth Season at Chickering Hall
The Kneisel Quartet began its eighteenth season in Chickering Hall before a large audience including season patrons and new faces. J Theodorowicz replaced Karl Ondricek as second violin while the rest of the ensemble remained the same. The program featured Sgambatti C sharp minor quartet Op 17, Beethoven string quartet in C minor Op 18, and songs by Schubert Schumann Brahms and Henschel sung by Miss Helen Henschel with Miss Laura Hawkins. Miss Henschel's vocal number marked a departure from strict instrumental fare and drew mixed opinions despite her pleasing voice and growing artistry. The ensembles offered an ideal performance of both quartets and received much applause and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneisel
Chickering Hall
J. Theodorowicz
Karl Ondricek
Sgambatt
Beethoven
Schubert
Schumann
Brahms
Henschel
Helen Henschel
Laura Hawkins
Sgambati
Miss Henschel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post
New England
Baer
Combine
Mr. Roosevelt
Coal and Railroad Combine
Roosevelt
Natal
John D. Long
Newton
Tarbox
Jett
Daniel J. Murphy
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Murphy
Hancock Street
Dan” Holman
Charles H. Barker
Marion
Forrests
Roxbury
Navy
Catholic Union Hall
Worcester Square
Arthur L. Myers
The
Messrs
D. C. Fraser
Cc. F. MeIsaac
Nova Scotia
Ottawa
Maritime Provincial Club
Odd Fellows’ Trail
Gonaaga
Carney Hospital
Mechanics’ Tall
Court Street
Sudbury Street
Bowdoin Square
H. J. Courtney
Ireland
America
Old Franklin
Courtney
Franklin
Harvard
Frank H. Hitchock
West Somerville
Agricultural Department
Pacific Coast
Good Roads
Tame Imai
Kiyoshi Satoh
Tokio
Japan
Tufts College
Satoh
Lombard University
Galesburg
Ill
Miss Imai
MK Borks
Newton Newkirk
Pearly Gate
Pop
the Prince
Foreign News
Somaliland
Mullah
London
Mad Mullah
Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton
Carlo
Evans
Hoey
Jack
Acropolis
Venus
Bobby
Bobey
Caracas
Interior
Ernest Thompson Seton
G. F. Baer
Lucy
Post
Sunday Post
Eleanor W. F. Bates
Huntington Avenue
Roslindale, Mass
Venus DE Milo Department
Monte
Lodge
Tates
League
Channing Club
Pratt
Morris, Murch & Butler
Summer St
Kneisel Quartet
Bell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!