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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1897
Page
4
The past week's trade reports show a sharp rise in shipments of boots and shoes from Boston, far above last year's pace, signaling a probable revival. Across the country, general business improves with higher buying, steadier payments, fewer failures, and strong agri cultural price gains fueling broader industry, despite coal-region troubles.
The caucuses Thursday evening seem to seal John H. Sullivan as the Democratic candidate for councillor from the fourth district. The piece praises his public service, character, and qualifications, argues the Republican district’s folly harmed the state, and asserts Democrats will offer the public a needed change and Sullivan will be elected.
The celebration at City Hall honored Boston’s 75 years of corporate government with ex Mayors in attendance and Mayor Quincy delivering a historical address. The speech reviewed the shift from town government to a complex city system, praising progress and urging future stewardship of the metropolis.
The article argues Weyler will struggle with 5000 new troops as Cuban patriots gain ground around Havana. It says Spain’s ongoing troop reinforcements fail to stop rebel advances, threatening Spanish control and hinting Madrid may soon run out of funds to sustain Cuba operations.
The note discusses a wave of political violence including the attempted assassination of President Diaz of Mexico, the Canovas assassination, bomb explosions on Faure's route in Paris, and a reported attack on the German emperor's train, attributing the trend to anarchist insanity and praising General Dias as a strong ruler.
The piece defends Diaz as a wise dictator who shaped a controlled republic and argues the lynching of his assailant reflects public sentiment rather than justice. It warns that mob violence signals broader threats to public figures and suggests a pause in political killings may follow.
A city column recounts social sketches in Dorchester and Ashmont, with a Boston Harbor yacht trend, Parker House merchants board formation, subway progress, and postal color decisions. Mentions John Leonard Jr with a vacation, Col. Joe B Quinn, and John Moran’s return from Old Orchard ahead of the political season.
The Maryland delegation leader Rev. Dr. H. J. Johnson defends paying tuition to a white‑run school and urges the convention to assume control of all schools without white aid. The American Baptist Home Missionary Society replies offering transfer of school oversight if the colored Baptists can support them. Officers to be elected today. Memorial rites planned at Robert G. Shaw and Crispus Attucks monuments with speakers W. B. Johnson and Walter Brooks.
Ex-Minister Bayard plans return to America in late September. Washakie of the Shoshones, aged about seventy, invited as guest at Denver festival. he has long allied with whites. Penmarch lighthouse on Brittany coast shines 10,000,000 candles, 180 feet high, visible sixty miles. Marshal Davoust and his daughter donated 60,000 to the French government. Admiral Schenck to retire soon after long service.
A Russian Barsoil hound owned by Kaiser Wilhelm travels third class with an attendant and resists strangers, having once leapt from a speeding train but remained unharmed. A peasant found the dog, then the Kaiser valued the dog at 1500, settling the finder’s fee at five percent after a 450 repayment. Mrs. Livermore promotes cooperative housekeeping, arguing substantial savings in meals and laundering by shared cooking duties among 25 families, and predicts large gains for homemakers when household tasks are outsourced.
A fragmented daily menu fragment lists breakfast items like oatmeal and potatoes, lunch or dinner items including tomato soup lamb sauce mashed potatoes chicken salad squash pie grapes, and supper dishes with lamb escalloped potatoes and French rolls. It provides rough cooking notes for popovers squash pies and decalloped potatoes, plus an address 15 Remington Street, Ridge.
Poem fragment by Florence Earle Coates describing a dreamer amid Seebea Goths and mortals who hear him and feel a stir of longing. The text references gods, transport, and magical influence over hearts and imagination.
Bess Young reviews a note from Fred then discovers his engagement to Grace Adams. He reveals plans to marry next week for Grace’s two thousand dollar nest egg, leaving Bess devastated. She endures his exit, returns to a grim boarding house, and faces a joyless future alone in the city.
Colonel Russell ordered Captain Webber moved from Ladder 4 to Ladder 8 in Fort Hill square and swap places with Captain John P. McMa of Ladder 8. Reportedly spotters monitor firemen on nightly patrols. lieutenants and spotters allegedly track duty and footstep patterns for two months.
Ogden Goelet’s body reached Woodlawn Cemetery on a special New Port to New York funeral train. The procession included fifteen sailors from the Mayflower and fifteen family members in the second palace car. No services were held at the vault and the burial date remains undetermined.
Miss Minnie Stoor and Mr. Harry Waldstein were married yesterday at Baldwin Street Synagogue by Rabbi Moses H. Margolis with Rev Caplan assisting. Maid of honor Fannie Stoor. best man J A Morris Grinblatt. bridesmaids Bessie Cohen Tillie Frankell Bessie Rosenthal Ida Rubinovitz. Ushers included Isadore Shelmberg and Charles Waldstein. A reception followed at Baldwin Place Synagogue Hall.
Miss Mattie C Danner and Mr Thad C Dorsey formerly of Maryland wed on Wednesday with Rev John A Lee of Alliston Congregational Church officiating. The marriage links two well known Maryland families and a reception followed at the bride’s home.
Members of the Daughters of the Revolution gathered at the American House in Salem for a luncheon and guided tour of historic sites. Speakers described Colonial landmarks including North Square, the birthplace of Paul Revere, and the house where Cotton Mather lived, with tours to Old North Burial Ground and nearby streets.
Commissioner Evans said it may be necessary to ask Congress for a deficiency appropriation as pensions rise. He estimated total payments around 147.5 million with a 141.26 million appropriation, noting 200 old claims awaiting adjudication and many new applications boosting costs. He expected revenue gains to avoid a year-end Treasury deficit.
Boston University marked its opening with a welcome event for the new class of liberal arts students. Mr Willard J Perrin, Temple Street Methodist Church, and Thomas, the intercollegiate secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, joined Miss Beth Upham of Chelsea in greeting newcomers. Refreshments followed as attendees socialized.
The Second Massachusetts Infantry Association held its annual meeting and banquet at the United States Hotel on Antietam day. About forty-five members attended as officers were elected for the coming year, with Lt Col William H. Nutt named president and others filling key posts.
Delegates at the nation al convention of colored Baptists in this city will occupy the pulpit of First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue tomorrow. Rev Dr Brooks of Washington will preach in the morning and Rev G W Lee of a three thousand member Washington church will preach in the evening, both noted for culture and eloquence.
Congregation Mishkan Tefila has moved into a new building at Madison Street and Shawmut Avenue. Those seeking seats for the holidays may apply Sunday morning September 19 or on any evening during the week.
The Boston City Council observed the seventy fifth anniversary with ex mayors and aldermen in the Common Council chamber. Former Mayor Greene presided and praised historic growth while outlining plans including the subway, waterfront public ownership, a municipal bath house, and a new municipal printing plant. The Mayor criticized legislature overreach and discussed the split executive powers among Boston’s three authorities and the school panel amid ongoing debates on city control and funding.
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison protested a Pennsylvania Railroad decision to deny him a free travel pass for a city visit. He arrived using another line, criticized the railroad’s courtesy, and noted ongoing protection of cargo and coal shipments by Chicago police. Harrison met Mayor Strong, discussed trolleys, and dined with Colonel Waring after touring city dumps.
Joseph Frederick Simonds, 87, longtime Lexington resident and 35 year Board of Assessors member and chairman, died yesterday in Lexington. He was believed the oldest assessor in Massachusetts for age and tenure. Survived by daughter Carrie F. Miller and others, his son Charles F. Simonds of Cambridge, and Ellen M. Simonds. A town officer for decades, his extensive knowledge of Lexington and its history was noted. the town government plans a memorial observance.
May Irwin convincingly stars in H A Du Souchet new three act farce The Swell Miss Fitzwell at the opera house in Trenton New Jersey. Miss Fitzwell a countess wife runs a dress shop and uncovers her husband is in love with a French actress leading to a divorce by proxy and a happy ending. Songs intermingle with the plot as the company delivers a strong performance to a packed house with long curtain calls.
Members of Ward 20 Associates held a weekly gathering at their hall on East Street Glover's Corner. They condemned the School Board for alleged neglect of school interests and urged better street cleaning with private sprinkling and swill collection concerns.
Edward W. Taff was buried after a funeral at his Charlestown home, followed by a 9:30 high mass at St. Marys Church Warren Street. Clergy included Rev. William J. Wileick and Rev. James Ibson. Pallbearers were six of the deceaseds nephews. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Notable attendees included Congressman John F. Briggs and Col. J. H. Whitney, with several military officers present.
Detroit reports the National Builders' Association finished its business Mil waukee named next convention site for February 1899. Thomas R. Bentley of Milwaukee elected president William H Alsip Chicago first vice president Stacey Reeves Philadelphia second vice president George Tapper Chicago re-elected treasurer for the eleventh time W H Say ward Boston re-elected secretary. A long board of defraators list includes A Rupe Buff alo C A Cowan New York J Watson Philadelphia John Fintreit William Kimball Rochester and others from Milwaukee Chicago and Rochester.
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