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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1897
Page
4
Boston Post presents a Democratic leaning overview of regional politics and editorial stance. Emphasizes party solidarity, local governance issues, and calls for unity among supporters ahead of upcoming ballots.
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The Boston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels and subscriptions must be prepaid. If the paper is not available from your newsdealer, notify us by mail at once. Editor and Publisher E. Av Grozien.
The speaker denounces McKinley era policy restricting United States registry on vessels bought abroad. He argues Boston merchants will use Swedish ships under a foreign flag, harming the U S merchant marine. He claims protectionism forces Americans to seek foreign flags and foreign-built boats for domestic trade.
The peace treaty between Turkey and Greece ends a brief war with Greece paying Turkey 3 000 000 pounds. Thessaly will be evacuated after the first 1 000 000 pounds is paid. No territory changes hands, but contingencies could delay evacuation. Abdul Hamid gains respect from the powers. future delays risk unsettled terms.
A Boston social column covers Mike the popular Waltham actor, Greene’s company in Waterville, and William Norton’s stage promise. It notes construction debates on Boylston Street, a planned ten story skyscraper, and Reverend opposition to noise. Yachting details highlight the Hester and skipper Jim Neville. Also mentions World coverage of the Pecker tragedy and a police helmet contract cut. J Austin Reilly to marry Elizabeth Maguire Sept 27 in Somerville.
The Staten Island ferryman’s great great grandson is born the Marlborough heir blending Vanderbilts wealth with aristocratic titles. The infant’s future is assured though he cannot become President of the United States.
Boston leads Baltimore by one win while Baltimore trails by ten percentage points. The decisive games begin today as Boston must beat Brooklyn and hope New York defeats Baltimore. A bad week for Baltimore and strong Boston results could crown Boston with the pennant.
The Massachusetts Club speech by Senator Lodge plays down seeking more than due credit for prosperity. He argues confidence in Washington helped gains, but others counter that recovery dates to congressional action, not Lodge’s party. Prosperity arrives despite the Republican administration and tariff views.
Under an alien flag the movement to establish a Swedish American steamship company to ply between Boston and Stockholm shows enterprise by our business men. It promises port resource development but will not increase American tonnage.
The article argues Boston women heading to Alaska’s gold regions are pursuing professional work, offering expertise in commerce and services rather than mining. It praises gender equality in opportunity and foresees high demand for their skills, wishing them luck.
A feminine observer visits Hornblower and Weeks in the Exchange building and, amid a crowd watching stock quotations, is met with polite but firm indifference. The scene shifts to a vaudeville star's paid outing in the North End where a purse worth nearly $200 is stolen after police protection is requested. Archie MacDonald of Boston is named supervisor of music for Canton public schools. Dr. Edward Everett Hale is noted in connection with Canton affairs.
Vivian Morton discovers her husband Earl with a blond woman and leaves for New York. After a year apart in Europe and Rome, cholera brings Earl to a Rome hospital where nurse Viva recognizes him as her husband. He reveals the truth, forgives her, and they reunite as she vows to trust him always.
A forceful verse by Edward O'Donnell from Boston, Mass condemns assassins and vows swift justice. It laments cowardly killers, urges action against abettors, and warns that past horrors demand accountability as a "Mill" of justice looms.
Co T Scott of 46 Mais Street Ward 17 writes to the Post criticizing a mass caucus report. He says he was named a Populist delegate without present, returns the credential signed by caucus officials, and states he voted with a Democratic caucus this year. He notes possible Independent senatorial bid in the fourth district.
John Adams born October 19, 1735, in Quincy Massachusetts. He was elected president, with the state of his election implied as Massachusetts.
To the Editor of the Post, Sir, if both parties are agreeable, can a divorce be obtained without publicity and how would you go about it J J Not in this State.
A constant reader asks whether any real Chinese women live in Boston. The letter frames the query as a social observation, prompting discussion about immigrant presence and community visibility in the city.
Sir seeks definite information on where and how to obtain exam details for the U S training ship Enterprise. The Nautical Training School Commission, in the Commonwealth Building, Charlestown, offers guidance on requirements and examination dates and procedures.
There are forty five States. Utah is the only new admission, with three others admitted at the same time: Idaho Wyoming and Utah.
The Post menu prize of five dollars was awarded to Elizabeth M Briggs of Waverly Massachusetts. Her menu appeared in the newspaper on Monday morning September 13.
A full meal plan from breakfast to supper includes specific dishes like Roast Leg Lamb with Mint Sauce and Tomato Soup, Lemon Custard, Oyster Salad, Mayonnaise Dressing, and Toasted Cheese. It provides detailed recipes for Maitre d hotel butter, Oyster Salad, and Frozen Coffee Jelly, credited to Mrs H R Sullivan of 61 Harris Street, North Cambridge.
Mrs John Vance Cheney, noted author and librarian, inaugurates a Steinway Hall Chicago school for voice culture, oratory, drama, and education reform. She travels to Boston as a guest of Mrs O W Laine, supported by daughters Janet and Evelyn with aid from Lucia Gale Barber Thaddeus Sheridan Fritz John D Mehan and Harriet M Ware.
A profile of Mrs. Cheney, a pianist of New England lineage, born in the West, trained under Liszt’s influence and Lebert in Stuttgart. Despite an arm paralysis, she pursues mastery through Beethoven’s ideals, promoting music as a moral force while embodying refined femininity as a leader at the midwinter fair Women’s Congress.
M. Auguste Van Biene the street cellist is now a world renowned virtuoso. He arrived in Boston with Madame Van Biene and received an invitation reception at Parker House. He gave an informal recital including Chopin and Offenbach pieces. He will perform the leading role in the Park Theatre minstrel play this week.
The piece surveys diverse profiles from Bishop Huntington a leading single tax advocate to Miss Beatrice Harraden a practical woman farmer and Frau Materna the retired Wagner singer. It notes a 101 year old widow Christine Codini in Mainz and details Collis P Huntington’s three grand residences in New York San Francisco and Westchester plus an Adirondack camp costing tens of thousands.
N P Stead editor of the Review of Reviews criticizes American women's treatment in the United States versus England. He argues American women face superficial courtesy but less real respect, while English women gain solid regard and political voice. He cites three points: leaders place women atop politics, Americans avoid contradicting women, and genuine respect is lacking in professional work due to gender bias.
The article advises choosing fine plain linen handkerchiefs over coarse ones, and suggests embroidery or lace as a premium option. It notes many girls sew their own fine linen kerchiefs with drawn work, while colored handkerchiefs are out of date except for lightly embroidered pieces matching gown color schemes. THE LATEST.
Rev C B Peckham newly appointed field secretary will conduct the noon meeting of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church, beginning today at noon, and continuing for several days this week.
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