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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and explains address changes, payment methods, and advance payment policy. It notes Boston and New York availability, advertising contact, and editor publisher signatures.
The article notes widespread public interest in the marriage of former president Benjamin Harrison to Mrs. Dimmick. It emphasizes that Americans, regardless of politics, wish the couple happiness in their new union and that the Post joins in this goodwill.
The House accepted the Senate version of the congressional purpose and passed it by a large majority. The piece means little as a binding measure, leaving the President to decide policy without partisan influence. The public supports Cuban independence but rejects frenzied jingoism, trusting the President to act when ready.
The Kentucky Democrat Carlisle writes that he will not contest for the presidential nomination. He argues party soundness on tariff and currency matters matters more than a candidate. He credits himself with promoting honest money and urges the party toward a path of sound money as the route to Democratic success.
The Raines bill requires liquor license applicants to file a bond twice the annual tax, with two competent sureties or a state authorized surety company. The excise commissioner will accept only bonds signed by reliable surety companies. Fidelity & Deposit Co of Maryland announced readiness to issue bonds, amid attention on Henry B. Platt in this evolving regulation.
The managing director of the Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland at 35 Wall Street, New York, Henry B. Platt, is identified as son of Thomas C. Platt of Tioga. He is connected to the Raines liquor law era, with excise officials rumored to favor his firm’s surety. Financial experts cite potential annual profits exceeding $1,000,000 if a monopoly forms.
A Boston railroad expansion plan backed by Mayor Quincy faces strong opposition at a legislative hearing. Assistant Secretary Hamlin urges establishing a commission to study the project, protect taxpayers, and seek safer cheaper options. He praises public sentiment fueling renewed scrutiny of rail interests and warns against single‑handed control.
Quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln urging faith in right making might and urging readers to dare to do their duty as they understand it.
A reader recalls a biblical jawbone tale while a Marine Corps veteran notes improvements at the navy yard barracks and staff. He credits Major Meade and officers for new amenities. The piece critiques paint signs from the National Lead Trust and notes Boston’s paint boom and a shift to white with green blinds for a tidy, restful look.
The Easter flower mission led by O. E. Mills and Rev. D. W. Waldron received praise for acts of kindness to homes and hospitals. East Boston athletes under Billy Holland began five mile cross country runs with plans for a summer series. Police inspector promotions draw scrutiny while Station 3 improves the West End. The Playgoers Club announces a Japanese Tea on April 9 with talks on music, juggling, and dance. Also noted are light village anecdotes from the Common, street scenes on Washington street, and school sermons on Samson with a classroom quip.
Richard Wyndham returns from Europe to New York and encounters Kate Sumner, her guardian Uncle Eliab, and memories of a past love. A crossroads moment leads to a reunion at Kate’s farmhouse and a decision to reunite in the city, completing a tale of longing, consequences, and renewed affection.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions prices "100 and upwards" and "75 and upwards" with references to an octave upright piano and a £ symbol. The text is incomplete but suggests listings or prices for pianos or related items and British currency context.
In New York society pages, Boston’s smart set gathers around Fifth Avenue and Waldorf dinners during Lent and the hunt season. The engagement of Bryce Allan, son of Sir Hugh Allan, to Miss Anna Palfrey, sister of Mrs. Guy Norman, is formally announced after months of rumor, with plans for a spring marriage as Boston’s social year peaks.
Emmanuel Church on Newbury street held its annual meeting and elected wardens John Bogg and Andrew G Weeks. Vestrymen include Jonathan French John Jeffries General Charles H Taylor Arthur D McClellan Benjamin S Pray George H Tinkham Francis M Stanwood Charles P Searle C W Wallace J T Wetherald. Treasurer Charles Lowell Clerk S Reed Anthony Delegates to Diocesan Convention Howard P Arnold Francis Shaw and F Gorton Dexter.
A Democrat from Boston in April 1896 denounces railway companies pushing to acquire water privileges in Boston Harbor under a union station plan. The letter warns of corporate control over streets and waterfront harming public interests and warns officials to act in the people’s interest or lose public trust. It praises the Post for its stance and urges voter vigilance against corrupt influence.
A Roxbury resident denounces protectionist practices by factory owners who force high prices and restrict shopping, claiming they exploit markets abroad for cheaper labor while denying fair wages at home. John Gordon argues supply and demand justify pay, urging readers to resist coercive pricing.
Charles F. Dennett of the Sons of Temperance denounces a bill to curtail the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. He argues pharmacists should not be granted sixth class liquor licenses regardless of fitness and urges support for current restrictions to curb liquor vending by druggists.
In Utah the legislature passed a law granting equal salaries for equal work for men and women teachers who hold certificates of the same grade. The report notes the move follows statewide suffrage grants and cites Superintendent Seaver’s remarks on retirements affecting Boston’s service.
A letter from Dorchester Massachusetts argues that despite a law for equal pay for equal work, large pay gaps remain between male and female teachers in Massachusetts. The writer notes advocates claim woman suffrage is abstractly beneficial but may not yield practical gains.
A historical note describes the shift from bloomers to shorter skirts among female cyclists. It cites the Michaux Club in New York as trendsetters and suggests broader adoption by middle-class riders. The piece discusses practical concerns like ankle and knee exposure and seeking comfortable, modest attire.
The article outlines modest cycling attire with skirts adapted for riding, suggesting concealment and practicality. It advises short skirts for comfort, knickerbockers beneath, jackets, shirt waists, belts, and nearly severe apparel. Accessories include gauntlet gloves, knee shoes, toned colors, and a hat with Rembrandt crown and adornments.
A string of light verse and humorous exchanges from various papers. Jests touch on marriage, self made men, college poker, room rates, transplanted culture, and financial misadventure with sly punchlines and pun filled banter. Notable quips include domestic chores, foreigner galleries, and transmigration gags.
Concord on April 6 held its annual business meeting voting a five member committee to report on placing a statue of Ralph Waldo Emerson in a suitable spot. A new fire department building at Concord Junction was approved and other matters were referred to committees including lighting and school accommodations with appropriations listed for general expenses 8000 dollars police 2500 fire department 1700 and public schools 18500.
Miss Louise Butters daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Butters and Mr Charles Zittel of Cambridge were married by Rev Father Dolan at the Church of the Holy Cross. The bride wore blue crepon with pearl adornments and wore a necklace from the groom. Bridesmaid Minnie Butters and best man D A Bradley of Somerville attended with ushers George Dyar George Butters Edwin Butters and Benjamin L Hews. After a tour through the South the couple will be at home May L
The text lists meals for breakfast dinner and supper including oranges shredded wheat biscuit maple syrup veal broth roast beef onion gravy brown potatoes mashed turnips tomatoes cabbage celery chow chow baked plum pudding lemon sauce crackers apples coffee bananas and a recipe to remove meat from pan and brown potatoes with onion gravy by Clare R Brady of Canterbury street Roslindale.
A menu list notes sliced bananas with cream, broiled beefsteak, baked potatoes, brown bread, maple syrup, roast beef, sweet potatoes, hulled corn, lettuce with French dressing, grape jam, pumpkin cold meat, bread and butter, orange marmalade, creamy rice and sponge cake with French dressing. A dressing recipe uses four teaspoonfuls vinegar, half teaspoon salt, eighth teaspoon pepper with olive oil or melted butter. Pumpkin pie uses pumpkin milk eggs salt ginger sugar with a rich crust baked hot. Miss Mabel M Isaac Roxbury address included.
A home cook shares a breakfast and dinner menu with rolled oats ham and eggs baked potatoes stewed prunes corn muffins white bread stuffed leg of lamb gravy mashed potatoes canned tomatoes turnips pickled pears fruit pies and cakes. It includes corn meal muffin and apple dowdy and orange pie recipes credited to Mrs. C. T. Griffiths of 12 Neponset Avenue Hydé Park.
A grocery list itemizes purchases including oatmeal, mutton chops, whole wheat bread, veal, potatoes, canned asparagus, tomatoes, sweet pickle, boiled onions, bread and butter, lemon pie, cold meat, apple jelly, prunes, cake, and an entry for Sadie Adams of 2 Hill Street, Quincy. The fragment presents a typical household shopping note from a Quincy resident.
The Boston Post offers a weekly five dollar prize for the best three meal bill of fare by women readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief dish preparations and three meals daily for a family of five under ten dollars weekly. Submissions arrive by mail to Faditor, the Post, Boston.
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