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Post Publishing Company
Boston
Washington Street
Telephone
Reed Congress Stability and Costs Echo Backlash
The passage critiques Speaker Reed and the Reed Congress noting a half a billion dollar first year appropriation estimate and a projected rise beyond that. It argues blaming the Speaker for party failures is unfair, yet credits him only if economy improves, warning the Republican majority has not lived up to expectations of prudent government spending.
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Reed
House
Detroit Tribune
Feminin
Marie
Nora
Chicago Record
No Compromise on Currency Split in 1892 Parties
A fragmented view on currency policy divides the Democrats and Republicans in the 1892 scene. The editorial argues the Democratic plank favors silver and criticizes Republican ambiguity. It warns that aligning with silver could aid factional interests and urges clear party stance to avoid suspicion.
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Chicago
Publican Party
Suson
Republican Party
Racy
Reacy Plank
Political dispute over tariff and coinage debate in St Louis era
The text outlines partisan friction between Manufacturers' Club advocates for high tariffs and free coinage against free silver Republicans in the Senate. It notes potential deadlock, shifting allegiances, and strategic calculations around McKinley’s nomination, with regional commentary from New Hampshire to Boston and observations on public jokes and social events of the day.
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Anufacturers’ Club of
Philadelpadiates
Senate
St. Louis
Harry
Atwood
McKinley
New England
Boston Free Transfers Debate for 3-Cent Fare Plan
The article argues for implementing a free transfer system for a year or two to test viability while opposing 3-cent fares. It notes the West End company fears loss, questions if a new 3-cent-fare operator could profit, and urges immediate public action to secure transfers as a step toward broader fare reform. The Post advocates seizing the moment for popular transit change.
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West End
Boston
Bell Telephone Nest Egg Prompts Rate Cuts in Massachusetts
The Bell Telephone Company reports a growing reserve of 1.395 million from new stock premiums, projected to exceed 3 million after a future 10 percent issue. Voters urge rate reductions, arguing the nest egg is unearned treasury money separate from operating profits and justifies lower charges for public service.
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Bell Telephone Company
Pevepie
Massachusetts
Bell Company
Massachusetts Republicans Face Currency Split Over Reed
Senator Chandler voices opposition to the gold standard plank, calling Reed’s stance misaligned with Massachusetts policy. A New Hampshire bid to adopt the plank was defeated for Reed and McKinley. The clash leaves Lodge and Chandler as contrasting Reed exponents, and Massachusetts Republicans in a serious quandary.
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Chandler
Massachusetts
Reed
New Hampshire
Boston
McKinley
Senator Lodge
Senator Chandler
Lodge
A Bit of Daily Inspiration by Rev J F Clarke
A brief daily inspiration quotes the Rev J F Clarke on believing in goodness. It describes a man who carries cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows, reflecting faith as a core essence.
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Rev
J. F. Clarke
Licenses at risk as temperance forces press city resorts
A prominent public officer told the Citizen that many well known uptown resorts may lose licenses this year due to public criticism and opposition from temperance advocates. The note includes a proposal to aid patrons by signaling car routes with coded taps to ease confusion and bolster patronage. A bartender warns seltzer bottles can explode from temperature changes, while Miss Anna Williams, the Goddess of Liberty, is said to be engaged to a common voter. Louise Chandler Moulton sustains a fall injuring her arm.
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Anna Willess Williams
America
Treasury Department
George Morgan
Thomas Eakins
Miss Williams
Goddess of Liberty
Dredging Bill in Boston Harbor and Women’s Suffrage Vote
The House defeated a bill allowing women to vote on liquor licenses by 104 to 81 and rejected municipal suffrage for women. Debate featured Gene Moriarty and Colonel A P A Young. Also noted were a sewer relief petition withdrawal by Senator John Quinn Jr and an April 6 deadline for a $150,600 dredging appropriation, with the building department reform bill rejected.
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House
J. M. Forbes
Milton
Gene Moriarty
Committee On Election Laws
A. P. A. Young
Meyer
Messrs. Bates
East Boston
Lowell
Back Bay
John Quinn, Jr
Boston Harbor
J. H. Mellen
Worcester
City of
Boston
Forming a Partnership On a Yarmouth quay a young man seeks work
A homeless landman named John Smith agrees to eight weeks at sea with a rough fisherman near Yarmouth. He leaves money with the girl he loves, Katherine Perry, then learns, via a newspaper ad, that his real name is George Neal and his uncle is dead. A London solicitor reveals his inheritance with a condition tied to a seaport kinship.
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Yarmouth
John Wade
Bill Thompson
Joan Smith
Smith
Yarmouth Quay
John Smith
Katherine Perry
George Neal
Messrs
Furness & Wapp
Lincoln’s Inn Felds
G. N
London
George
Mr. Furness
Silver ratio proposal to pay debts and revive economy
In a letter to the editor from Salt Laker in Boston dated April 1 1896 the writer aligns with John Gordon on tariff reform and urges adopting a silver to gold value ratio around 69 cents to 1.29 dollars. He argues this would let the United States pay foreign gold obligations by buying gold at a small premium, suggest a five year trial, and claim government stamped dollars would retain value, ending bond issuance and reviving business and prosperity.
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Post
John Gordon
Salt Laker
The Suitor and Kate Bell in Boston Confrontation
In a Boston setting dated April 1 1806, Mr George Neal introduces Kate Perry to a clerk and lawyer, reveals prior meeting under curious circumstances, and proposes a plan. Mr Furness suggests a partnership to secure Kate’s hand and property, while discussing urban expansion and summer street growth impacting Boston’s waterfront development.
Breakfast and dinner menu with recipe notes from 1896
The clipping lists daily hints for meals including breakfast items like macaroni oranges rolled oats and cream and coffee. It describes recipes such as fillets of halibut a la Hollandaise and a sausage with apples, plus a Mrs Florence Morts notice from East Boston dated March 30 1896.
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Florence Morts
Liverpool Street
East
Boston
A Chat With Dr E Courtney Alternates Denounced
The Boston Journal praises Dr E Courtney as an alternate at the Republican national convention, sparking a debate among New England colored voters. REV. A. Grice argues for full delegates, condemning secondship as insufficient recognition and urging independence from a party that overlooks northern Black voters while counting on their support.
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Stir
Boston Journal
E. Courtney
New England
Journal
Courtney
St. Louis
South
Massachusetts
Republican Party
A. Grice
Letter on Union Station location sparks civic debate
A Post reader questions the placement of Union Station and praises Mayor Quincy's project. Seth Perkins' morning letter urges consideration of a different site, proposing the South Bay area south of Dover Street as an unimproved locality for the project.
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Bir
Union Station
Quincy
Seth Perkins
South Bay
Dover Street
Credit to Whom It Is Due for Local Fire Alarm
A citizen, not a police officer, sent the alarm from Box 15 for a Fulton Street fire. The man, J. J. Maguire of East Boston, aided by staying at the box until the chief's driver arrived, should receive credit for triggering the alarm. An onlooker confirms this account.
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Fulton Street
J. J. Maguire
Boston
A. H. Runge
RULES FOR MENU COMPETITION AT THE TOSTON POST
The Toston Post offers a weekly five dollar prize for a three meal per day bill of fare sent by women readers. Bills must be brief with cooking directions and aim for a family of five under one dollar per week. Submissions close each Saturday with winners printed Mondays. Address to Cooking Editor, the Fast, Boston. Do not return misdirected communications. Write on one side only.
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Toston Post
Boston
Quick Quips From Old Newspapers On Figures And Fashions
Comic snippets from Puck and various papers feature sharp wits about conservatives, operas, and social quirks. Jests about taxes and salaries, opinions on Philadelphia and New York, and light mockery of a modern author’s wardrobe populate a collage of period humor.
Shimmering childhood rhymes of lambs birds and moonlight
A childlike verse fragment describes a buttercup meadow lamb a clover scene with a white ewe and playful lambs in a pear tree nest four baby birds in a robin’s garden a red rose and a moonlit window with a question about God’s creation, reflecting simple wonder and faith.
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Buttercup
Willie
Inquiries into GOLUNEL PEW'S NITE Regiment affair continue
The Military Affairs Committee heard Colonel William A. Pew discuss Captain O'Reilly's resignation, bank notes, and security for camp duties. Testimony touched on reprimands, commendations, and calls for structural changes to officer hearings.
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Fighth Regiment
Committee On Military Affairs
William A. Pew
O'Reilly
O’reilly
Gove
Colonel Pew
Treasury
Taxation reform hearing in Boston faces opposition
Joint committees on taxation and constitutional amendments are reported to oppose the reform taxation bill. The last hearing featured P O Neill Larkin comparing US, English, and French tax systems, noting indirect burdens in the US. Advocates urged broader property taxation, while critics criticized attendance and fairness of the hearings.
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Boston
P. O'Neill Larkin
McKenna
Tailors
R. M. Burnett
Deerfoot Farm
William N. Osgood
Jonathan A. Lane
Mr. Coby
Legislative Committee
Metcalf Co Fresh Kola Nuts and Oils Ad
An old advertisement lists METCALF CO products including fresh kola nuts at 10c, 15c by mail, kola tablets for nerve tonic at 25c, 800. chemical camphor for moth protection at 15c or $1.50 per dozen, California olive oil from Santa Barbara, water white vanilla 30c bottle, and kola wine at 25c and $1.00, with pricing and mail or express options.
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Express
Petition Seeks Governor Appointed Unpaid Commission
The petition requests the Governor appoint an unpaid commission to investigate the subject thoroughly and report to the next General Court. Supporters of the petition are entitled to receive notices or benefits as stated.
Brocaded Petticoats Capture Fashion's Eye This Season
Last season rumors hinted overskirts would return but Dame Fashion promoted the brocaded petticoat. Silk petticoats with lace garniture and bold blossoms dominate, skirts lifted slightly for modesty, and grass linen and moreen options widen choice for budget dressers.
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Dresden
Point de Paris
Mechlin
Criterion Club presents A Forgotten Manuscript at Christian Union
Last night the Criterion Club staged A Forgotten Manuscript or A Night With the Muse at the Christian Union with Bergmann Orchestra providing the musical portion. The performance combined theater and live music in a varied program for attendees.
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The
Christian Union
Criterion Club
Bergmann Orchestra
Sunday Post Cabinet Portraits and Photographers List
A fragmented listing from the Sunday Post describes numerous individuals tied to photographs and portraits, mentioning photographers and costs. The text names Adams, Maud, Anderson, Mary, Belle Archer, G. Banker, Billee, Edwin Booth, Marie Burroughs, Amy Bushy, Georgie Geveland, Grover, Corbett, James, Camille, Jessie Bart Doyle, Conan Drees, Ly Drew, Emma Eames, Nina Farrington, Willi Fitewerald, Cissie Ference, Katherine Plesd, Vox Pen, Zayde Gilbert, Katherine Harvey Hayle, and many others, with hints of photographic sessions and pricing.
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Fankie Farrington
Nina Faversham
Willi Fitewerald Ald
Cissie Ference
Katherine Plesd
Vox
Sarden
Zayde Gilbert
Alife Grans
Grey
Katherine Harvey Hayle
Ar & E
Reece
Eggetht
Sunday Post
Santor
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the ‘Post Besinable
Ly Atcome Te
M. Bernardine White
Portland
Mme. Duse
Sarah Bernhardt
Duse
Bernhardt
Daughters of the American Revolution
Christ's Church
E. A. Horton
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
B. A. Franklin
South Boston
Tremont Street
Louise Chandler Moulton
Brunswick
I. Eel
Neal
Kate Perry
Kate
Mr. Smith
Cupid
Summer Street
Roxbury
Dorchester
Brookline
Macaroni
Clarence
Mr. Callipers
Puck
Texas
Mr. Gotham
Philadelphia
Quay-Kerr
Philadelphias
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Harlem
Katy
Katie
Rigen
Tar
Golunel Pew
Commonwealth
William. A. Pew
Mr. Gove
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Mqnor
William Stepford
Beverly
Pew
Henry B. Goodrich
Lynn
Robert Robertson
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Mr. Cobb
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Tremont St
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Santa Barbara
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Poda'nhead
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Inoedes
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Litten Sandow
Styles
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Boston Post Art Department Post Building
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