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The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices, advance payment requirement, and address for changes. It explains how to pay by checks or money orders, cautions against sending cash, and notes automatic discontinuation at expiration. It provides Boston and New York distribution details and directs mail and postal subscriptions. It identifies BE. A. GROZIER as editor and publisher.
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A Forlorn Hope at St Louis Republican Nominating Fight
Senator Sherman presses that ex President Harrison cannot accept a nomination if honorable. He hints at danger of Harrison's nomination as a last resort against McKinley. Bosses may back Harrison with support from New York Pennsylvania Indiana New England and more. Yet McKinley is building a solid delegate majority for the first ballot.
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Sherman
Harrison
St. Louis
McKinley
Boss Platt
New York
Boss Quay
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Reed
New England
Treason in South Africa and American views on execution
A column argues that Joseph Chamberlain and Secretary Olney would likely approve delaying or sparing five Johannesburg treason defendants. It cautions that executing the men would shock the civilized world and provoke trouble for Dutch Transvaal leaders, noting the condemned may represent a majority of settlers and that a pardon or modification is possible, especially for the American involved.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Kruger
Johannesburg
Olney
Hammond
United States
Jeff Davis
Dom Paul
Transvaal
Russell in New England and the nomination issue
The Biddeford Times argues ex Governor Russell may dominate New England for a possible presidential ticket. It warns that if Russell is nominated and aligned with sound money, three or four New England states could flip to the Democratic column against McKinley and a silver platform.
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Russell
Chicago
Biddeford Times
New England
McKinley
Reed
East
Silver States
Biddeford
McKinsey
Vermont Republicans urged to back Reed at Montpelier convention
Anxious and nearly frantic appeal to Vermont Republicans to support Reed at today’s Montpelier convention. The piece notes McKinley’s gains with the expected solid New England delegation and warns Vermont’s eight delegates cannot be spared from the count. It stresses Reed’s New England base and papers indicate regional opposition to McKinley.
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Vermont
Reed
Montpelier
McKinley
New England
Massachusetts
Newfuses
BecKinley
Democrats of Massachusetts Platform Distinguishes Republicans
A concise remark notes that Massachusetts Democrats have clarified their platform and will set themselves apart from Republicans nationwide in this broad landscape.
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Massachusetts
Shall We Have a Gerrymander In Redistricting Fight
The State redistricting committee faces friction but should aim for fairness. A gerrymander is defined by partisan bias, not math, and would disenfranchise about 49 percent of voters on average. The plan should grant more Democratic councillor and senatorial districts while preserving equity.
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Senate
Great Britain Concedes Arbitration in Venezuelan Question
The British government signals a shift toward arbitration in the Venezuelan matter as Mr Balfour outlines in the Commons. This marks the first formal statement since Salisbury’s prior refusal, and follows Cleveland administration’s Monroe Doctrine stance and the controversial message that once raised fears of war.
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Mr. Balfour
William Harcourt
Lord Salisbury
Ambassador Pauncefote
House of Commons
Cleveland
Now is the Time to Begin Self Improvement
A reflective line from Thomas a Kempis urges prompt action on good intentions. It challenges delaying virtue and embracing immediate effort to pursue better aims today.
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Thomas A Kempis
Observant Citizen Notes Portland Club Feuds and Yachting Ties
Local column comments on district Democratic delegates harmony, noting Donahue and Devine tensions over Haskin votes, both backing Russell. Mentions Thurston’s Nebraska popularity and pass book influence. Boston Yacht Club ties to Kersey and Dunraven, Lud’s example cited. Exchange Club finances show net surplus after debts. New governors Amory Eliot et al named, election today. Recorder Goff decisions mocked as law-learning awaits.
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Messrs. Donahue
Haverhill
Devine
Salem
Rockport
Haskin
Donohue
Mr. Devine
Russell
Boston
New York Yacht Club
H. Maitland Kersey
Marblehead
Kersey
White Star Line
Dunraven
Lud
Great New York Club
Exchange Club
Messrs
Amory Eliot
Lawrence Minot
Elmer H. Harding
William A. Gaston
Edwin Sherwin
Amusing Exchanges From Siftings And Gossip
A collage of witticisms and social quips from various periodicals includes a restaurateur quip about quick meals, a Missouri water joke, a magistrate and prisoner exchange, a hopeful love remark about Mrs Mashman, and exchanges on privilege respect. The bits mix humor, social commentary, and ordinary people in midcentury life.
Short Story Competitions at The Post Boston Weekly Prizes
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories limited to female writers only. Top prize is $10, second $5, and four others $2 each, with checks mailed each Monday for stories published the prior week. Stories must be under 1000 words, on one side of paper, include writer name and address, and not anonymous.
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Fool Talked to Death by a New Woman at Club
In a Roxbury club story a rich young man George Slocum plans a painless suicide for sensational fame. His aunt offers a thousand dollars to anyone who provides a method, drawing curious observers. A new woman bursts in at a reception and talks endlessly until Slocum collapses, gasping his last words.
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George Slocum
Pawtuxet
Club
Harry Sloane
Harry
McCloskey’s
George
Aunt
Pearson-Gutterson Wedding at Brighton Home
Miss Evelyn Mabel Pearson wed Herbert Eaton Gutterson in a Brighton ceremony officiated by Rev. Nathan E. Wood. Best man Paul Dean and bride’s attendant Clara Nooning attended. Ushers were Walter Dugan Frank Kilbreth Walter B Seaver. Reception planned October 7 and 21 at 4 Menlo street Brighton.
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Moses Pearson
Menlo Street
Brighton
Evelyn Mabel Pearson
Herbert Eaton Gutterson
Boston
Nathan E. Wood
First Baptist Church of
Paul Dean
Clara Nooning
New Bedford
Walter Dugan
Frank Kilbreth
Brookline
Walter B. Seaver
Newton
Historic 19th century supper and dinner menu items listed
The passage details a full church or household menu including Spinach, Orang Rolled Arena with Seckin and Sugar, Graham Muffins, Dry Toast, Butter, Ham Fritter, Sausage Rolls, Stewed Figs, Coffee, Cocoa for DINNER and SUPPER items like Green Pea Soup, Roast Fillet Veal, Mashed Potatoes, Fig Pudding, Cheese Fingers, Grapes, and more. It provides recipes for ham fritter mince, sausage rolls, cheese fingers, and English tea cakes, ending with a signature from MRS A L YEAMES of Jamaica Plain.
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A. L. Yeames
Cheshire Street
Jamaica Plain
Breakfast menu and recipe notes from Beverly Mass list
Daily table hints feature breakfast items such as oatmeal cream cold ham apple sauce and soup plus a stuffed beef recipe with bread crumbs oysters sage and butter. Also suet pudding pudding sauce and a note of Mrs Elizabeth J Wilson of 15 Union street Beverly Mass.
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Elizabeth J. Wilson
Union Street
Beverly
Mass
Luncheon Menu and Recipes From Mrs Prindle
The excerpt lists a luncheon menu including sweetbreads in cream, chocolate, moosehead cream dessert, and a boiled oats dish. It provides preparation steps for sweetbreads in cream and chocolate and notes a recipe for whipped moosehead cream with sugar vanilla. Signed by Mrs. E. M. Prindle of Boston.
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E. M. Prindle
Huntington Avenue
Boston
RULES FOR MENU COMPETITION AT THE BOSTON POST
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meals bill of fare from women readers. Submissions include a menu style bill with preparation directions. Three meals for a family of five should cost no more than ten dollars weekly. Entries accepted weekly, with printed winners each Monday. Mail to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Do not send stamps or return rejected communications. Write on one side only.
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Cooking Edistor
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AH Bicknell Exhibit At Parker Street Studio
The fifteenth annual exhibition of A H Bicknell pictures in Malden opens April 28 and runs to May 9. A forty nine canvas collection earns praise for fidelity and natural detail of fields trees skies cattle and life, with questions about a Boston venue and collector demand draining the display.
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A. H. Bicknell
Parker Street
Malden
Boston
Bicknell
Post Letter Box Answers Accusers in Boston Garment Row
Jesse H. Jones, president of the Fraternal Garment Workers’ Association, rejects denouncements over alleged conspiracies in the Boston clothing trade. He asserts the group seeks fair inquiry, not disruption, and invites a public meeting with the United Garment Workers to review common interests for workers’ wages and conditions. The letter is dated April 28 and lists 159 Beach Street, Boston, Mass. as the association’s address.
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Wells Memorial Hall
Boston
New York
Fraternal Garment Workers’ Association
United Garment Workers
Jesse H. Jones
The
Beach Street
Mass
End of Chinatown Menace Threatens Social Order
A letter argues Chinese resorts in Boston Chinatown are a menace and should be closed. It complaints of midnight orgies, debauchery, and the ruin of young women, urging Watch and Ward Society action and rapid shutdown of such joints. George McKenzie signs the piece.
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John Barleycorn
Paris
Boston
Chinatown
Watch and Ward Society
George M’'Kenzie
Trolley Killing Question Faces Indefinite Postponement
Debate over streetcar safety measures continues as railroad commissioners appear hesitant to act further. Public hope for safeguards against electric car dangers wanes as officials may be leaning toward delaying decisive action.
Fancy Waists In Greek Gowning Fashion
The article discusses the persistence of the fancy waist in Greek dress, noting comfort and grace but lacking the separate waist. It describes various newer models in materials like embroidered grass linen, chiffon, organdie, and swiss, with details on colors, belts, and sleeves.
Public Safety Plea on Streetcar Liability in Dorchester
G B B argues in Dorchester on April 28 that railroads escape accountability through legal technicalities. He urges a strong commission to enforce streetcar safety laws and ensure responsible action after the Dudley street fatality and Monday's crash. The writer cites Professor Taussig and criticizes commissioners for favoring railroad interests over public protection.
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Professor Taussig
Little May Fitzsimmons
Dudley Street
G. B. B. Dorchester
Electric Road Grievance From Roxbury Reader
A Roxbury letter critiques West End belt line service noting inequities in fare rules. Riders cannot board northbound to Bowdoin Square for one fare, while Tremont street riders pay two fares due to clocked fare collection. The writer asks that routes start at the Norfolk House so trips could be one fare in either direction.
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West End
Roxbury Street
Norfolk House
Washington Street
Bowdoin Square
Tremont Street
Lenox Street
Columbus Avenue
Dartmouth Street
Roxbury Crossing
Roxbury
Street widening and electrics raise public ire
Charles E. French of Boston argues that widening Boylston Street would increase surface car lines and endanger pedestrians by forcing use of surface tracks near the subway. He cites street commissioner John F. Dore's remarks at the hearing and warns that a fifty year subway lease has already drawn strong scrutiny. The House of Representatives has not yet acted.
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Boylston Street
John F. Dore
West End Road
House of Representatives
Charles E. French
Boston
Maine Leaders Protest Bulfinch House Preservation
A Maine protest signed by Governor Henry Cleaves and ex Governors plus Portland Mayor J H Manley and other notable citizens will be sent to the Legislature. The letter explains Maine’s historic tie to Massachusetts and cites many prominent signers supporting preservation of the Bulfinch State House.
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Bulfinch State House
Maine
Portland
J. H. Manley
Augusta
Massachusetts
A. Dalton
Henry B. Cleaves
Frederick Robie
Selden Connor
James P. Baxter
Elias Dudley Freeman
Executive Committee
Charles F. Libby
Philip H. Stubbs
N. FE
John A. Bellows
L. Hutchinson
Harvard
Neal Dow
C. M. Smith
P. W. MacIntyre
R. C. Somesby
George C. Peters
Warren Robinson
A. H. Davis
John B. Donovan
L. Clifford Wade
W. H. Anderson
Henry H. Brock
M. D
Stephen Weeks
Rufus Shackford
Copeland to Lecture at Prospect Union Cambridge
Harvard lecturer Charles T. Copeland speaks at Prospect Union in Cambridge this evening on The New Scottish School Stevenson Barrie Crockett and Ian MacLaren. Meeting starts at 8 o clock with free admission.
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Charles T. Copeland
Harvard
Prospect Union
Cambridge
Stevenson
Barrie, Crockett
Ian MacLaren
Blue and Gray Meet at City Headquarters
General A. P. Martin, chairman of the Board of Police, received a late yesterday afternoon call from General James Longstreet and his party. On arrival, Longstreet did not alight from the barouche, and Martin sat beside the ex Confederate for about fifteen minutes of cordial conversation.
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A. P. Martin
Board of Police
James Longstreet
Martin
North Lubec encampment reunion at Boston YMC A
The annual reunion of the North Lubec encampment was held at the Boston Young Men's Christian Association building last evening. An informal 6 o'clock reception preceded a 7 o'clock dinner. Readings by Miss Fiery, remarks by Grover, Richards, Rice and others, and piano solos by Miss Durrell highlighted the event. R. M. Armstrong, state secretary of the YMCAs, led the encampment.
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North Lubec
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Fiery
Emerson School of Oratory
J. Hubert Grover
Lynn
G. L. Richards
Malden
FE. H. Rice
Winchester
Jessie Maude Durrell
Cambridge
R. M. Armstrong
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Young Men’s Christian Associations
Aldermen Leader Speaks on Good Citizenship at Baldwin Place
Chairman John H. Lee of the Board of Aldermen spoke on good citizenship last evening before the Leopold Morse Democratic Association at Baldwin Place Hall. Also addressing the gathering were Aaron Wolfson Leo Abraham Alfie Einstein and the Rev H S Shoher.
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John H. Lee
Board of Aldermen
Leopold Morse Democratic Association
Baldwin Place Hall
Aaron Wolfson
Leo Abraham
Alfi Einstein
H. S. Shoher
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