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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1896
Page
4
Rates listed for Gall Y One year three months six months and cents. The Sunday Post rates include one year and shorter terms. Addresses must be current for delivery and changes. Payments in advance, checks to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY, New York distribution via hotels. Editor E A Grozier.
The public favors promoting General Miles to lieutenant general, despite Secretary Lamont’s technical objections. Supporters see the move as recognizing a citizen soldier who rose from civilian life through volunteer service to command the armies of the United States, and expect red tape to be cut in this instance.
The piece argues Republican bosses seek to defeat McKinley but fail to unite behind a single rival. It notes no strong leading candidate opposes him and delegates’ second choices favor McKinley in many cases, using New Hampshire as an example. It questions why McKinley would not win on a second ballot if not on the first.
A Utah church conference declares no Mormon may seek political office without ecclesiastical approval. The policy ties church authority to politics, deposes an apostle for accepting a Democratic nomination, and marks the first fruits of Republicanism in Utah. The move is criticized as un-American and politicized church power.
Morning sessions begin at the State House under last week’s House order. After three months the legislature has cleared ground with committee hearings and acts. Heavy business lies ahead. progress depends on the spirit with which lawmakers engage now. No need for a six months' session this year.
The editorial argues that Boston should not grant the mayor unchecked power over the Union Station bill. It calls for council protections, expanded railroad-commission oversight, and stronger safeguards to shield public interests from overreach in this major project.
The text argues that operations of quasi public corporations deserve strengthening rather than dismissal. It asserts the current bill provides a basis for action and that with careful amendments the bill can become practical and safe.
The article notes many American victories in the preliminary contests at Athens and argues that a Yankee name may headline the revived Olympics. It frames the event as part of a westward-sweeping empire, praising modern global breadth while contrasting with ancient Greek exclusivity and bloodlines.
The piece argues against a Harrison presidential bid noting the alleged unmanly maneuvering, disapproval from the ex-President's family, and the view that Harrison failed as both candidate and president. It warns Republicans against renewed attempts and urges satisfaction with current gains.
Goodness lies not in outward acts but in inward being. To be is the great aim, says E H Chapin.
The Observant Citizen reports on De Wolf Hopper at Tremont Theatre delivering Casey at the Bat after curtain calls. The column also pictures a seven month old St Bernard, a decaying torpedo boat near Munroe’s Wharf, Easter Sunday scenes on Huntington Avenue, Hahnemann festival at Boston University, and political notes from Fox Representative James E. Hayes and Councillor John H. Sullivan.
The Citizen notes a joke sparked by a lookalike of Maine statesman Tom Reed, while East Boston athletes push for electric lights at Wood Island Park to illuminate the track and gym. Mt Pleasant girls from St Patrick's choir enjoyed a theatre party at the Hollis with supper at the Thorndike.
A thatched cottage on Amesbury eastern slope wakes to sun and smoke, while a hermitess prepares breakfast in solitude. A Boston hotel murder suicide shadows a tale of Blanche Sparhawk and the widowed Lady Holborn, whose lives entwine with love, betrayal, and a shipment to America aboard the Catalonia.
Angus Gillis lauds a Democratic-leaning editorial in the Post urging closer party ties with Mayor Quincy and pressing city officials to address sewerage gaps in suburbs. He urges annual borrowing for street and sewer construction over grand projects like a union station, criticizing funds diverted to docks and monopolistic gas. He calls aldermen and the press to act now.
A Boston letter urges Democratic convention leaders including Williams Quincy Matthews and the Russells to act on promises from Worcester’s 1895 platform. It claims legislators should defend the people against corporate acquisitions and press leaders to apply declared principles, warning that abandoning them betrays voters.
A petition claimed by supporters of John O Connor seeks city printing supervision appointment. The Boston Printing Pressmen's Union rejects the signatory effort, stating it never discussed the name nor endorses the move. President Joseph W Whall and Secretary John T Sullivan condemn the action as an outrage. Boston April 6.
A Boston Post Reader letter from April 7 criticizes the new superintendent of streets for neglecting a yard in Breckum's block off Knox street between Ferdinand and Church streets. The writer warns the unkempt yard will spread disease in a densely settled area and urges proper listing of mud alleys.
A humorous verse about a fiancé whose attention shifts through fads from Browning First Aid to pop culture. The speaker laments neglect as she chases new interests from cats’ feet to vivisection views and slumming in a dirty street, hoping she will fad on him next.
We make and sell clothing of proven quality with good material finish and appearance. We avoid heavy expenses, have no road salesmen, advertise moderately, and offer no disappointments. Buy from us for everyday wear, dress, or bicycling at the familiar North Street address, long established and trusted.
The excerpt lists meal items such as oranges, hominy, poached eggs on toast, hot cross buns, raised doughnuts, coffee, rice soup, lamb with caper sauce, creamed potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, macaroni, apple sage pudding, tea, and dessert items. It includes three recipes: sponge bread with yeast, apple sago pudding, and French toast. It ends with a Boston address for Co. S. Bell at 1098 Washington Street Suite 10 and a stray word Buns.
A list of cold beef, potatoes, eggs on toast, marmalades, desserts, and beverages follows by a recipe note. Hedgese suggests a fish and rice dish with egg and butter, served hot, described as an East India dish. Address: Mrs Catline, 8 Tabor Street, Roxbury.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare submitted by women readers. Each entry must be a single menu with brief preparation directions, serving four or five persons, with a weekly food limit of ten dollars for a family of five. Submissions end November ninth. winners printed each Monday. mail to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
A collage of quick quips and anecdotes from early humor pages. Rossini jokes about Spain. a St Vitus dance misprint. wedding gifts auctioned Japanese goods. a senate chaplain joke. a shy child remark, and a humorous barter between a wife and husband about gifts.
Dr James B Bell of Commonwealth avenue Boston reported his summer residence at Chesham Harrisville robbed and thoroughly ransacked. Loss undetermined pending owner inventory.
The Massachusetts House adopted Senate resolutions honoring Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge. Speakers Meyers, Moriarty, Hayes, Tolman, Krebs, Brown, Harwood, Rourke, Creed, Reed, and Evans lauded his loyalty, courage, public spirit, and broad Americanism as the chamber unanimously approved the tribute by rising.
The Young Ladies Aid Society of St Marys Infant Asylum holds a german and whist party Friday night at the Catholic Union rooms Worcester square and Washington street. Miss Nellie V Gilman and Miss Nellie Gormley lead, with Roxbury helpers. Numerous ushers and matrons named, with grand presiding ladies over whist tables. Event billed as a major season social in Catholic circles with expectant large attendance.
Vinton W. Mason treasurer of the Malden and Melrose Gas Light Company and Miss M. Gertrude Lord of Jamaica Plain Mass married at the bride’s uncle Rev W T Chase’s residence. The ceremony was private with close friends. They plan a wedding trip and will reside at the Hotel Victoria in Malden after April 20.
A lively survey of shirt waists shows a fever among young women to own increasing varieties. Descriptions highlight grass linen, organdie, lace yokes, puffed sleeves, and belts. The article notes open fronts with lace vests, and praises waists for summer wear and business wear alike.
The Rev. Dr. George L. Perin will give four Tuesday afternoon lectures in Association Hall in April detailing Japan. Proceeds from the course go to the Every-Day Church philanthropies on Shawmut avenue, supporting expanded benevolent work in the coming year.
A poem chronicles a boy’s reckless morning departure and the neighbors’ curse on his horn. Love and joy mix with fear as the speaker imagines a future where the boy’s mischief could harm the world, longing for a cure to tame the imp.
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