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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
4
Public concern grows as internal clashes at the Handel and Haydn Society threaten its musical mission in Boston and nationwide. The editorial urges unity to preserve decades of music education work while calling on England to aid Irish relief amid widespread distress.
A Boston railroad commission hearing on the West End lease drew only two remonstrants, neither Boston residents, highlighting public indifference to city property transfers. The piece argues citizen groups neglect local interests beyond politics as the lease likely proceeds, granting 8 percent dividends tax free to West End stockholders while municipal taxes rise for others.
The Post reports Boston public schools are severely overcrowded with hundreds turned away for lack of space. Students crowded into basements and unsuitable rooms face unhealthy, dispiriting conditions. Officials blame others, but taxpayers demand adequate classroom capacity and timely action to avert worsening conditions by December.
The article notes wheat prices boost American farmers while worsening Irish poverty. It describes a dire tenant farmers’ crisis with no potato crop, blight on oats, ruined food supplies, and looming eviction as rent day arrives. The cruel weather compounds distress across Irish farms.
The article argues the Republican tariff runs a government deficit for the first six weeks of operation, with a deficit of 17.12 million dollars, while last year under the Democratic tariff the deficit was 10.72 million. It contends trusts profit while revenue falls and notes the gold reserve stands above 146 million. It questions how Republicans will address the revenue shortfall and deficit.
The column surveys a future Massachusetts Avenue corridor, New York gossip on Cleo de Merode, and a Napoleonic likeness of President Samuel Little. It notes savings from green ink in government printing, Dan Leahy’s upcoming wedding, a Rip Jeff erson pipe, Klondike prospectuses, police patrol concerns, and summer burglary vigilance, ending with a remark on astrology volumes at the Public Library.
The speaker notes repeated failure to obtain requested numbers from the library, with many cards returned marked out. After sixteen requests, only one number was supplied, with confirmation that this unavailability is a regular occurrence. The passage reflects ongoing supplier or catalog access issues acknowledged yesterday.
In a Cleveland Leader note, S. BD. Kiser questions whether boasting about a long ancestry truly proves worth today. He contrasts pride in forefathers with the need to show character and deeds in the present.
Miss Mollie L Lorig though not yet 20 years old is a member of the La Porte Indiana bar and legally qualified to practice in Indiana courts. She has entered the law offices of Senator.
MISS MOLL' L of La Porte claimed as the youngest woman lawyer and won her first case. Congressmen Sprague and Justice Kennedy appear in unusual contexts. Mrs Astor buys the Indian Twins diamonds for 125000. Astronomers hint at longevity linked to study while numerous elders cited. Major J Hoge Tyler described as tall, temperate, Presbyterian farmer. Rosa Bonheur resumes Paris shows at age 75 after decades of seclusion.
In Chislehurst England Edward Cushing of Boston wed Miss Mabel Roby following his polo accident incident. In Newport Trinity Church Rev Edward Pargon married Miss Marion Francis, third wife of the clergyman, sister of Claude de la Roche Francis and cousin of Ward McAllister. they met via church work in Boston.
A Massachusetts seaside tale follows Annie Robinson whose love for the sea endures after her sailor fiancé Jack Rogers is lost at sea and later returns as a captain. A hurricane threat, lifesaving courage, and a weathered revival merge as Jack reveals himself and they reunite aboard a ship named Annie bound for Liverpool. The piece also shifts to a fashion brief describing green camel hair ensembles and reseda green velvet hats typical of the era.
Tailor made gowns dominate this season's focus as shoppers weigh fabric, fit, and style options. The piece notes that many face a crucial choice in selecting gowns for upcoming events and wardrobes.
A Leyland steamer Armenian under Captain McConkey sailed for Liverpool with 121 362 bushels of wheat 101 689 bushels of oats and 33 979 bushels of corn totaling 257 080 bushels of grain plus 836 head of cattle and other goods. The Johnston liner British Empire departed for London with 32 892 bushels corn 7307 bushels oats and 10140 sacks flour as part of its cargo.
A birthday fete at 23 Longwood Ave honors Mrs. Wiggin who enters her 91st year. A Hingham native who recalls the 1812 peace, she has ties to Cushings, Andrews and Whitneys. Guests from Hingham and Waltham attended. Her grandson recently welcomed, the family spans the West and the East. The pap spoon from infancy was her gift. She lovingly tended pets and supported the Union effort in the Civil War while her two sons served in Missouri and New York units.
An earnest citizen recalls voting for John C. Fremont and urges the Post to denounce violence in Pennsylvania framed as law enforcement. He praises the paper and signs as Trulywise Wisner Park, Concord Junction, dated September 13.
MOR J. BURTON writes from a Fortnight wheel tour with Tom Hennessy of the Eagle Cycle Club. He describes trips via Springfield Hartford New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Crescent Beach praising Boston and urging a bicycle track along the unfinished parkway system with a note on cheap milk and exclusive wheel tracks near New Haven and Coney Island.
Letter argues wealth arises from land and labor relations not land or labor alone. Claims capitalists rule land, workers face high living costs and wage suppression due to supply and demand, with machinery expanding labor displacement. Describes landlords as minor parasites on a dominant capitalist class feeding on workers' output.
A historical daily table lists breakfast items Omelette, Iced cantaloupe, Tomatoes, American toast, lunch features Bartlett pears and veal oysters, lemon pie, tea, rolls, dinner offers fricassee chicken, potatoes, green corn, cottage pudding. includes a recipe for soppily described batter, fried cakes and veal oyster preparations.
Delegates chosen for Boston wards head to Arcade Hall Saturday as Massachusetts Populists vow to stay independent from the Democracy. Dr P P Field chairs Unity Hall meeting urging continued organization and bimetallism appeal while naming delegates including Warner Johnson Charles Sinclair and James T Brickley to the state convention. The group aims to prevent a Democratic stampede and run alone this year.
Postmaster Thomas travels to Tennessee with Governor Wolcott to attend the Tennessee exposition and Massachusetts day on September 23. On return to Boston he will stop in Washington to confer with department officials about proposed post office changes in the Boston area.
A Boston arrival on November 4 for Professor Dr. Nansen will be greeted at the depot with American and Norwegian flags. All participants will be drilled by Professor Nissen.
Dartmouth College began its new term in Hanover with 18 freshmen registered and anticipating a total attendance near 700 across all departments. The Charles W. Wilder laboratory project is set to start this fall with a $50,000 building cost and $20,000 for upkeep, while Moor Hall will be extended by 40 by 60 feet to house mathematics activities and drawing instruction on the third floor.
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