Boston Post Circulation Surges In March 1896
Circulation in March 1896 more than doubles that of March 1892 across Boston city, suburbs, and country. Growth notable in wealthy areas like Brookline Cambridge Newton and similar gains in moderate districts. Advertising value in March 1893 far exceeds any March since 1831. Post ranked third in total columns in March 1898, behind Herald and Globe, but first on three days.
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Boston Post
Boston
POST
Brookline
Cambridge
Newton
Herald and Globe
Weston Lewis A Storied Boston Public Servant
Weston Lewis long served Boston from his 1865 Common Council election to the present, guiding the city as president of the council, inspector of State charities, and chair of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation. A two year tenure on the Board of Aldermen and a leading business figure, his sudden death removes a familiar civic leader.
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Common Council
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Board of al
Lewis
Boston
Dorchester
Brookline
West Roxbury
Charlestown
Boston Public Library
Robinson
State Board of Arbitration
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Eleventh
Worcester Street
A. Shuman
Manufacturers’ Bank
Whining about Republican nepotism in public service
The author criticizes Republican organs for belittling Minister LinCOLN and Minister GRANT and defends Cleveland against nepotism accusations. It argues many relatives of former Republican magnates hold public desks and calls for removing relics of nepotism, noting Lincoln and Grant as exceptions.
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Lincoln
Grant
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Agricultural Department
Barrett urged to resign as speaker amid election doubt
The Boston Journal urges Barrett to quit the speakership and his seat in the house. The piece questions the source of the leadership challenge and notes Barrett’s hold on current positions while predicting insufficient funds from opposition to match rival figures.
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Boston Journal
Brer Barrett
Barnett
LopGe
Dr. Evenert
Drr. Evennert
Banrert
Massachusetts Seeks Strong Seventh District Representation
The piece argues for Dr. Everett over Mr. Barrett in the seventh Massachusetts district, highlighting the Democratic control of the Fifty-third Congress and the need for a productive, influential representative. It urges voters to back Everett to advance state and New England interests and to align with Rhode Island's solid Democratic delegation.
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Congress
New England
Barrett
Seventh District
Dr. Everettt
Rhode Island
Clevelandboatwise pause cools Hawaiian annex rush
The article praises President Cleveland for halting Harrison's rushed Hawaiian treaty, recalling the draft, and pursuing the matter prudently. It notes reduced annexation fever, public skepticism easing, and Blount reporting a quieter island scene, with calm, sensible governance preventing greater trouble.
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Cleveland
Harrison
Mr. Blount
Washington
Barrett Hayes Fractious Meeting Traced in Lynn Office
A disputed scene in the Mayor’s office shows Candidate Barrett and ex Candidate Hayes mockingly embracing amid claims of a heated race. Hayes, also Republican chairman and congressional donor aspirant, complains of being misled in the nomination. The Boston Journal suggests a forthcoming Hayes delegate meeting to discuss convention actions while Barrett seeks further placation.
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Barrett
Hayes
Lynn
Republican Committee
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Boston Journal
Barnete
Cholera threat toward America and Boston urging action
A warning that cholera spreads westward in Central Europe and may reach French ports connected to America. It argues quarantines fail without internal sanitary reforms and urges Boston to fix housing and health conditions, requesting prompt legislative power to act.
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Europe
France
America
United States
Boston
Observant Citizen Sees Bos ton Browns Game
J C Norris of Concord New Hampshire a local baker and owner of the fast trotter Whist visits from the granite hills to watch Boston play the Browns. He notes if more men like him filled the city a first class team would join the New England League representing Concord. The piece ends with a dog show aside and dog stories expected.
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J. C. Norris
Concord
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Granite Hills
Bostons
Browns
Jim
New England
Proposed Dress Reform And The Movement Leaders
A report on the dress reform movement highlighting its key leaders and their appearances in the latest fashion. The article notes changes in attire and public reception among supporters and critics.
The Summer White House in Walshindton
President Cleveland selects a new summer home near town, replacing Oak View. The 30 acre estate on Woodley Lane offers shade from tall trees, elevated views, and space for farming. Brick mansion with large music and dining rooms, both house and grounds being enhanced as the Cleveland couple settle in.
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Walshindton
Oak View
Woodley Lane
Maryland
Virginia
Watch mischief and coastal charm at work in notable postings
Superintendent Reed recounts a peculiar watch tale across cities from New York to Chicago while Clara F Ober emerges as a witty ocean loving entertainer. Ober sails and pilots as an honorary member of the Boston Pilots Association and Barnicoat Fire Association. The piece ends with a plea for fair credit for reporters from the Post.
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New York
Detroit
Chicago
Clara F. Ober
Boston Pilots’ Association
Pilot House
Barnicoat Fire Association
Democats in a scrap over Hill support in Cleveland
A fragment from Texas Siftings shows two boys quarreling while claiming to be playing Democrats. A bystander asks for peace as one boy says another is a Cleveland Democrat and he backs Hill. The exchange reveals local political banter among youths.
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Cleveland
Young Briefless
Texas Siftings
Dr. Lake
Peter Pawling, Jr
Peter Pawling, Sr
Jarley
Detective at Reception Sparks Acquittal Suggestion
A guest and hostess exchange a wry remark about bringing a detective to a reception. The hostess notes that an error could easily lead to an acquittal if something were missed.
Weston Lewis Dies in Pasadena After Illness
Weston Lewis ex Alderman of Boston and president of the Manufacturers National Bank died in Pasadena California after a month long illness. Born 1834 in Hingham he built a private dry goods business before entering public service and banking.
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Boston
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Lewis
Hingham
House of Lewis, Brown & Co
Dry Good Merchants
Gaston
Fragmentary humor line about rain and soaking
In a short gag from Fexas Siftings a boy asks Uncle John if he got soaked last night. Uncle John pretends memory fails with a sickly smile while the boy recalls it was dry earlier and speculates about later rain. The item appears in a note from New home Sewing Machine in Tremont.
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John
Uncle John
Quotable Bits From Silk Stacks Across Periodical Tone
A collage of witty exchanges and social banter from Vogue Texas Siftings Montreal Gazette Buffalo News Judge Puck and Harper's Bazaar. Snippet jokes about ancestors wealth marriage dress fame and public manners. The passages sketch social foibles through playful dialogue and character observations.
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Struckile
Miss McBean
Vogue
Texas Siftings
Seads
Baggs
Montreal Gazette
Buffalo News
Mrs. Cawker
Philadelphia
Philadelphia.” Mrs. Skidmore: ‘You Don't Say?” Mrs. Cawker
Rich Aunt Grass Bite Prompt Sparks Texas Tale
Tommy asks his rich aunt for grass to bite so they can claim forty thousand dollars. The exchange hints at a sensational inheritance scam with the aunt reacting to the unusual request. The dialogue underscores a dubious financial plot centered on a family dispute in Texas.
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Tommy
Buy the new edition of that famous book
A brief notice promotes the new edition of a well known law book titled Stories About Lawyers priced at 60 cents. The item is advertised as available for purchase.
Monopoly's New Scheme at West End Street Railway
The West End Street Railway plans a new side venture to boost 15 percent dividends. Conductors and motormen will wear silver badges and buttons costing $170 and $5 respectively, redeemable on leaving. Workers protest the $18 000 to $20 000 cost and question badge silver content. A Pioneer Federal Labor Union meeting is set for Type Hall tonight.
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West End Street Railway
Whitney
West End
Pioneer Federal Labor Union
Type Hall
Haunted house for rent promises a song and spooks
A buyer seeks a haunting bargain as an agent offers a residence for rent for a song. The house is said to be haunted with echoes of a murder and unseen piano music. The tunes allegedly belong to the killed woman, who is identified by her favorite pieces.
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Texas Siftings
Gate kept for guests as 300 invited at Texas event
The master of ceremonies directs guests to enter without tickets and limits attendance to about three hundred, while a policeman questions how to distinguish friends from others and to keep the crowd from spilling outside.
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Tiernan
Texas
Spectacle of Spring Items Cited in Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal notes a festive display of spring goods and weather signs with women tending gardens and farmers selling produce. The feature highlights clothing, hats, garden materials, and roadside advertisements amid thunder showers and lightning.
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Indianapolis Journal
Won by Her Tongue Joke Exchange at Murray Hill
A humorous exchange from Texas Siltings features McHarlem and Murray Hill discussing how long Murray Hill knew his wife before marriage. The punchline rests on the wife’s talk making two days feel like five years.
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McHarlem
Murray Hill
Texas
Receiver questions profits in a court case
A Chicago man acting as receiver asked a lawyer how much he should profit from $20,000 passing through his hands. The lawyer replied about $19,000. The man protested, asking who would receive the remaining thousand.
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Chicago
Texas
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