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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
4
A compact feature on Mottoo exploring the balance between purposeful action and restraint. The piece discusses aims guiding Mottoo and the implications of maintaining discipline in pursuing goals. It notes organizational philosophy and practical outcomes through recent actions and statements.
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Aldermen urge Boston street railways to provide free transfers and reduced fare tickets to school children and workers. Resolution adopted March 16 1896 directs city law officers to back pending legislation for special rate tickets and transfers during peak hours from six to eight am and five to eight pm.
Both branches of city council urge Mayor Quincy to seek a General Court amendment to the 1894 transit act limiting subway leases to five years and requiring revocation of any lease after six months on lease violations. Amid text on Venezuela, the piece notes a cautious mood and gradual progress by the commission awaiting report.
The Massachusetts, the great battleship named for the Old Bay State, warmed up with high quality performance yesterday. Officials anticipate it will lead the U S Navy at the upcoming Speed trial, potentially surpassing contract speeds and earning premium bonuses for every knot above 15. Each extra knot strengthens its role as protector of the American flag.
Wadlin reports Massachusetts still has more females than males yet notes men have raised their numbers by thousands since 1885. The trend suggests eventual parity, with projections that by fifty years hence the gap may close as male gains continue and the commonwealth seeks balance.
The piece argues Massachusetts maintains a strong position due to its women. It challenges pessimists who say the state deteriorates from rising male numbers and counters optimists who see rapid progress by men nearing numerical equality.
The piece argues William E. Russell, a popular young Democrat, is gaining traction nationwide. It recalls his successful governorship campaign in Massachusetts and suggests he could win the presidential nomination if Cleveland is out. The tone praises his frankness, luck, pluck, and potential to carry New England and beyond.
Discussion urges proportional representation as a solution, arguing the minority party has 121000 votes to 186000 for the majority. It contends statewide reform is needed now as districts are drawn, proposing fair redistricting and minority representation beginning with the State Senate before city adoption.
Quay in Harrisburg declares opposition to McKinley as a nationwide Republican stance. In West Virginia Elkins fights McKinley Republicans, lining up Elkins men for St Louis. The intra party battle narrows to bosses versus McKinley, with the bosses aiming to block him.
Resolution adopted by the Boston Board on March 16, 1896 directs street railway companies operating cars in Boston to ensure continuous passage for patrons. It requires transfers without charge, reduced fare tickets for school children, and special rate tickets for working people valid from six to eight or seven o'clock in the evening.
The phrase emphasizes that fulfilling each duty grants capability for the next task, linking discipline with growth and ongoing responsibility across daily life. It frames duty as a progressive empowerment guiding action and character.
The Boston summer crowd remembers Edwin Stevens who played Professor Papyrus in The Sphinx at Tremont. He reveals a three year contract with Augustine Day ending comic opera commitments for now and plans a mainland tour to California this coming season.
Disjointed OCR snippet hints at mining firm figures, stock sales, and a Boston concert, plus a dramatic account of a man navigating fog and danger on an elevated railway near Commonwealth Avenue and the Public Garden. Events include charity proceeds for Carney Hospital and a May party at Hall East Boston.
A fragmented narrative follows Julian Chestwick torn between love for a mysterious face and an engagement to Miss Pearlfield. He resists marriage, vows to endure, then travels to New York, while family tensions, social intrigues, and hints of fate color a complex, drifting plot.
The House rejected a bid to transfer liquor license revenues to the state treasury and 1 million dollars from Boston. It adjourned to Thursday evenings. A petition to modify alderman elections in Boston circulated. Bills on safe deposit companies and Deerfield Greenfield annexation advanced with amendments. The Senate discussed a Stonybrook channel project proposing a 500000 loan outside the debt limit, which failed on a strict vote.
Weekly prizes of ten dollars for the second best short story with brief notes on eligibility. Female readers receive the prizes, stories must be original and unnamed unless the writer chooses publication. Include writer’s name and a self addressed envelope. entries to be sent to the Boston Post.
April 21 featured a serving day at Goodyear Shoe Machinery Company's working exhibit with an afternoon set aside for ladies. Attendees represented city areas including Cambridge and Somerville, and the New Women's Press Club was present amid decorative pockets.
Recipe fragments describe a luncheon style dinner with items like baked potatoes tomato soup mashed potatoes French peas and sponge cake. The write up includes a garble of salad preparation instructions and a note naming MISS LOUISE MARSTON of 39 West Newton Street as associated with the text.
The Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for a three meal bill of fare from four or five persons. Entries must briefly state the meals and follow contest rules. Submissions must be single sided and mailed to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston.
The railroad commissioners heard East Boston petitioners for more cars to North Ferry after 7 PM and hourly cars from midnight to 6 AM. Vice-President Cummings presented passenger lists and averages showing light traffic after 7 PM. The board accepted the averages and will report later.
In New Haven Conn on April 25 the Yale Union announced three judges for the upcoming Harvard Yale annual debate Elihu Root of New York Walter H Page Atlantic Monthly editor and Albert Shaw Review of Reviews editor. The debate venue was moved from Hyperion Theatre to College Street Hall.
Peter F. Gately of No 2 Tyler Street disputes a Post attributed rescue claim, saying he dragged a man to the entry, summoned J C White and another man for help, fetched an ambulance, and that a woman victim at Oxford and Beach died earlier. Gately notes he is a firefighter on Engine 20 and reports a second incident.
A nostalgic sketch recalls bonnets from youth versus modern styles. The speaker laments overdone decorations in shop windows while praising simple, white strings and the sweet memory of bonnets. He notes girls in the city resemble those worn in boyhood dreams, casting a reverent eye on bygone fashion.
Patrick Gleason, rumored future mayor of greater New York, has adopted a baby boy after an incident on a train near Long Island City. The child, named Patrick Jerome Bradley, will be raised by Gleason with his daughter Jessie approving and pledging help, as the family plans for the boy’s future, including a likely Democratic career.
The Eglantine Club held its first annual ball at University Hall to raise funds for a cathedral in County Donegal Ireland. Floor manager Miss Annie Mc Anaw led the event with Miss Hannah Collins and a cadre of aids. Grand march at 9 30 led by Mr. William Gray and Miss Mc Anaw. Notable attendees include RB Somerville Hannah Collins Maggie Timothy Owen Teeven John Meehan Cassie Meehan Patrick Brodbine Nellie Raftus Peter Raftus Anthony Merrills Hattie McGrath James Cassidy Katia Lyons Daniel Somerville Emily Brodine Patrick Dolan Lizzie Meehan William Hogan Maggie Walsh John Cassidy Little McMan Lizzie Devlin James Brodbine John Tobin John Waters Patrick Waters Mary Grant Edward McGaheen Annie Rastus Kittle Carroll Daniel Divigamy.
Parker R McLauthlin son of Martin P McLauthlin died at his Malden home at 58 Lincoln Street today of consumption He was a MIT student and popular The funeral is set for Saturday Helen L Hitchings a Malden High School graduate and kin dergarten trainee died at home yesterday of diphtheria She was buried today and was active in the Malden High School Alumni Association Also noted were funeral services for George L Bosworth of Malden held at a local Baptist Church in Philadelphia and burial at Forest Dale Cemetery.
A 160 member veterans group gathered at the Quincy House for the twenty ninth anniversary of Abra ham Lincoln Post 11 G A R. Post Commander Isaac W Derby served as toastmaster and Colonel Thomas spoke on The Commonwealth of Massachusetts before remarks from Jeremiah McCarthy John P Lee John E Gilmore William Olin and Rev E M Taylor. regret letters were read from Senator Lodge congressman Bar rett Governor Walcott Mayor Quincy and Nat Silsbury.
Mrs Jack Gardner entertained at her Beacon Street residence for Mr Bryce Allan and Miss Anna Palfrey. Seventeen guests attended with Boston society present. The table featured white orchids from Mrs Gardner's Brookline greenhouses and maidenhair ferns. Mrs Gardner plans to leave town for her Brookline mansion on Wednesday.
London telegram note for St George festival hopes President Cleveland will wear a red rose lapel to honor Shakespeare and St George. The Daily Telegraph envisions a symbolic bond between the United States and Britain through shared culture and a display of unity.
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