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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
4
The Republican State convention was orderly and unanimous, with no disturbances at Music Hall. The renomination of Governor Wolcott was regular and fitting, earning broad respect even from opponents. Lieutenant Governor Crane’s renomination was also seen as a proper Republican choice and a natural successor to Wolcott.
The Massachusetts Republicans drift into a national policy debate, imagining last year’s off year issues will decide this election. They tout a tariff as revenue, claim a $28,000,000 deficit, and criticize trusts while opposing government by commission. The stance aligns with Democratic critique.
A Boston platform argues for restraining boards and commissions, rationalizing state agencies, strict liquor law enforcement, and unsectarian free public schools. It hints at state control of city campaigns and endorses careful study of the consular service to improve efficiency and dignity.
General Neal Dow, famed for leading the Maine law movement and opposing liquor, is poised to die at age 98. His Civil War service, Libby Prison hardship, Portland mayoralty, and mentoring of prohibition leaders mark a long life of public service and steadfast principle.
The Naval Board recommends five new dry docks for US vessels with a 700 foot Boston dock as the largest and first priority. It argues Boston would best support naval operations, prevents reliance on Halifax, and should be funded and begun this year, with two years needed for construction.
In Music Hall yesterday the platform boasted about maintaining the gold standard, a claim critics say is empty since the standard was already in place and little was done to uphold or modify it. The piece notes disillusion with McKinley era actions and accuses Republicans of talking currency reform more than acting, with the MA party boasting while the currency fight remains in platforms.
The Harvard Overseers held their annual meeting yesterday and voted to concur with the pro and fellows in their votes appointing Graig alhect cS Rebel tele d.
A poem excerpt asserts belief in an eternal plan where every action has purpose and all events align for the greater good. The speaker trusts there are no errors in the cosmos and that the soul advances toward a grand quest beyond earthly view.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from 19th century newspapers. It includes lines about debt and courtrooms with witty retorts from The Yonkers Statesman Harper's Bazaar Philadelphia North American and other papers. The snippets feature mothers scolding boys, clever wordplay, and social observations.
Violet Stanley writes as she glances at the busy street while her thoughts dwell on a brave child and a serial tale. A widowed woman with a past and a cousinly friend, Karuda Wentworth, navigate love, memory, and quiet despair. A tender moment unfolds as Violet and her companion share a hopeful, intimate exchange about lasting devotion.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars for each entry. Prizes paid by check each Monday after publication. stories must be under one thousand words, on one side of the page, with name and address. Only female writers eligible for prizes.
Daily table hints list breakfast with swordfish baked potatoes and soups, braised veal, tomato salad, sweet potatoes, bread, squash pie, cheese crusts, and coffee. Supper features clams and scallops, peach cream, and a detailed method for tomato salad, cheese crusts, and dessert preparation with steps for making yeast dough, custards, and fruit fillings.
Boston Post reports a food contest plan to feed American citizens in several cities. Each week a set menu priced at ten dollars will be distributed, with one meal chosen daily and additional bundles on Sundays.
In Farmington Maine on September X a bill in equity was filed seeking to foreclose the Franklin & Seven Cities railway. Leslie C. Cornish of Augusta appeared for the railway company before Justice Ravage in the Supreme Court. The action aims to wind up the company’s affairs and the road’s fate is under consideration.
On Sept 29 a New York bound express train failed to brake properly due to air brake issues. Charles Pearson of Mt. Vernon New York was killed when the locomotive ran over him at a station approach near Water Street Bridge. Pearson was pinned under the cab after the crash and later extricated.
Daniel Gallagher longshoreman was found dead at the foot of a shed stairway on Lehigh Street in what authorities call an accidental death. Medical examiner says a fatal neck position after a fall, while relatives dispute the cause and police pledge a full investigation. Brothers consented removal to morgue as neighbors recall no noise. Gallagher had become drink troubled after his wife died eight years ago.
Miss Katherine May Wood, an Omaha born Harvard graduate, rises as a Nebraska lawyer known for divorce work. She handles many Omaha divorce cases, aims to settle disputes out of court, and refuses to take cases against women. The Chickasaw Legislature passes a royalty on gold mined in the Chickasaw nation. Reverend Mrs Libbie Van Horn begins pastorate in Syracuse New York at Nelson Street Methodist Protestant Church. European royalty guests expected in Lenox at Mrs D W Bishop residence with ties to Italian royalty.
N C Barker, late sergeant of Company E Eleventh New Hampshire Volunteers, received an official medal for gallantry at Spottsylvania May 1864. Edward Lander of Washington D C tours Salem, born there eight years ago, once Indiana captain and judge later chief justice in Washington Territory. Edward Randall Knowles of West Sutton awarded Turkish order of the Medjidie commander grade for works including Su remacy of the Spiritual. A bronze monument to Robert Louis Stevenson, San Francisco, cast and depicting a Spanish galleon, is near readiness for dedication.
The article highlights evolving dress trends with bold striped and plaid fabrics. It notes bright skirts paired with Russian blouses, diagonal stripes forming skirt seams, and overskirts remaining in demand. Accompanying accessories include a broad belt, petunia cheviot, and a jaunty hat with ostrich plumes.
Commodore George H Perkins and Mrs Perkins among the first to come back from Webster New Hampshire where their daughter’s honeymoon began. Larz Anderson and Isabelle Perkins send greetings from Japan. Several society residents plan visits and returns, including Mrs Richard Humphreys announcing the Alice Campbell Clapp marriage to Augustus Nye on Oct 6. Attendees include Miss Burroughs, Mrs Walker, Mrs Beynton, and others visiting Brookline and Sherwood studio apartments. The New Hampshire Daughters Club meets Oct 16. various residents prepare for autumn travels and entertaining duties.
At noon yesterday Miss Winifred Richards daughter of the late Orren C Richards artist married Dr Joseph Murphy of Breckline at St Hugh’s Roxbury. Rev Father Cummins officiated. The ceremony united a Harvard graduate 1890 and a wide circle of guests then a wedding breakfast at the Langham. The couple plan to reside on Harvard Street after a Washington Pendden trip.
The New England Association of Colleges Preparatory Schools will hold its twelfth annual meeting at the Stone University Law on Oct 8 and 9. A social reunion will follow the Friday session. Papers to be read by Dr. Fred W Atkinson Dr. William H Burnham President William J Tucker and Professor T D Beymour
The party believes a robust focusing effort will shape the probable nomination slate. Key figures and organizational backers anticipate a united front to solidify the ticket ahead of the convention.
The Massachusetts gold Democrats hold a State convention at Faneuil Hall at 11 today. Leaders expect a new epoch for the party and a surprising election vote, citing rifts in the silver wing and harmony issues since Worcester. Governors, executives, and delegates from eighty towns will be named, with Everett of Quincy as gubernatorial candidate and a platform endorsing gold standard and tariff for revenue.
Fitchburg directors approve a resolution to issue 1.45 million dollars in bonds to fund a 600 thousand dollar Hoosac Tunnel deck loan and discharge other debts. The meeting lists several nominees for directors including Codman Webb and Russell, with Codman re elected chair and vice president.
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