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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1896
Page
4
The column urges calm and good nature in political discussion. It criticizes bitter personalities in a Chicago delegate interview and emphasizes focusing on facts and principles amid the burning campaign questions. It calls for restraint and civil discourse.
An American Bible Society agent predicts Hawaiian annexation within a year of this time, yet even a McKinley win would complicate a July push. The current issue centers on whether McKinley will adopt Harrison era annexation policy including a 100000 dollar annual pension for Queen Liliuokalani, or pursue a cheaper approach. The topic merits mention in his acceptance letter.
Mayor Quincys North American Review article analyzes the Chicago convention and the Democratic dilemma. It argues alliances with Populists could boost Senate votes and potentially elect a president with 242 electoral votes from the South and West. The piece notes uncertainty and urges careful study of state-by-state voting patterns.
A concise overview portrays the remarkable political standoff as an unimpassioned but defining moment. The piece highlights key actors, the stakes for governance, and the potential paths forward, framed in a period-appropriate journalistic voice.
The return of Colonel Walker and his artillerists to Boston ends a globally tattered year with a cheerful, public welcome. Officials and residents greet the travellers as a sign of peace and bright memories, framing victory as peace achieved through cultural exchanges.
The article argues against free silver in the United States by examining France from 1866 to 1876. Despite open mints, silver fell from 1.84 to 1.15 dollars an ounce as Latin Union coinage rose. France’s experience shows open minting failed to stabilize world silver prices and that gold dominance prevailed.
Post’s intelligent readers will be carried on in a set of Hvely letters. Tomorrow’s great Sunday Post will be by far the newsiest, brightest, breeziest and best Sunday paper in Boston for three cents.
A short aphorism credits justice as champion for those who fight with it. Attributed to Eschylus circa 600 B C, the line presents a noble view of justice.
The Observant Citizen reports on Dr. J H Haynes Williams 76 in Asia Minor with discoveries sent to Smithsonian and British Museum. Colonel William H Dyer Berkshire Life Insurance plans a Europe tour with wife amid sea-sickness fears. Colonel Plympton and colleague head for Thousand Islands for Penn Mutual Life Insurance convention. A Washington Street store displays books by Count Zuboff, drawing morbid curiosity. A streetcar scene shows a conductor paying a fare then a later threat of self harm by a black man near Park Square. Secretary Mullen travels to harbor to greet Servia and check on remains of General West aboard Providence bound party.
The Sunday Post touts Boston harbor amusement including stand up water games and a water and land zoo area like Brockton’s free show. Features tease Zerubbabel the bear Prince the lion Mary the elephant and a white dromedary with other animals and birds. Palmistry tips, Sullivan forecast for Corbett Sharkey, Louisville meet notes, life saver tale, and women’s topics follow in tomorrow’s issue.
A Melrose Mass. kitchen note by Mrs. Harrie Wood gives breakfast and dinner menus with dishes like peaches and cream fried bacon and eggs and boiled salmon with vegetables. It includes a lemon flavored snow pudding recipe and hominy cakes fried in bacon fat.
A collage of quips and observations includes jokes about doctors patients and neighbors. Snippets reference Mrs Weeper widowhood and a writer's instructions while captions mock misunderstandings and a child asks about body parts. The tone is light and period specific.
A collection of humorous exchanges from city papers includes a claim about a professor breaking a trombone after a symphony, a camper’s guide to a perfect outing by leaving and packing, and a barbed remark on church density reflecting local religiosity. The fragments showcase witty local tone and gossip from Detroit, Brooklyn, and Indianapolis publications.
The Paris fashion scene centers on the blue serge suit with continual variations. New models blend blue serge with green accents, creating updated styles while preserving the classic staple.
In a Western cabin tale, Reuben Carleton learns his brown-eyed Jessie has run away with a pretend friend but discovers her alive and true. The stage driver and friends orchestrate a reunion on an October porch, revealing Jessie’s plan with Kenneth Rand and Olive. Reuben and Jessie wed, with Kenneth and Olive to visit soon.
The article describes green silk lined suits with green silk jackets and matching trim, a modified jacket shape with four inch top revers, black galloon edging, and green silk pockets. A new matron model features a princess back Persian velvet front, refined sleeves, and satin drapery. THD LATEST.
A compact roundup of Sunday religious services across Tremont Temple Old South Church and nearby congregations. Notable speakers include Rev John Robertson Rev J Q A Henry Rev W H Milburn and Rev Scott Hershey. Public sermons cover Romanism patriotism and spiritual themes with choir performances and Sunday school.
Grandma Post at 102 recalls Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow while living in Indiana. Bila Wheeler Wilcox distances herself from clubs except DAR. The Princess of Wales funds works for a Home and Arts show as daughters and the Duchess of York follow. Lord Russell, about to arrive Aug 8, once earned 150000 annually and liked Monte Carlo. John W Foster hosts Li Hung Chang in September. Queen Victoria receives a 300 pound sturgeon from a Dublin fishmonger. The widowed Queen of Naples is the only female knight of St. George. Mrs. Dorothy Tennant Stanley cherishes a vast parasol collection. The daughter of Philadelphia’s Wanamaker to wed Count Harencourt. The late King of Hanover was blind. Mrs. Duncan Stewart entertains him with tales, even as a carriage nearly tips.
George Fuller Golden and a lively troupe including Clifford and Huth, the Devines, and Howley and Doyle close their engagement at Keith's tonight. A new week brings fresh acts and a symphony change, with vitascope views. Mile Zaccho and Samson headline at Austin & Stone's Museum as crowds grow daily, tickets often selling out. The Chutes on Huntington avenue and the Olympic grounds offer outdoor fun with laughs, music, and swimming in a big lake. The Howard promises the greatest variety show next week under Manager McAvoy with doors opening Monday afternoon.
The executive committee met Friday at 915 Carter building and voted to hold the State convention on Wednesday September ninth. Charles E. Bentley of Lincoln Nebraska candidate for President will be present and stay in New England two weeks. Prohibition convention same date. Committee seeks a joint debate between Bentley and Prohibition candidate Joshua Levering and is arranging a vigorous state campaign.
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