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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
4
The Sunday Post lists prices: one year 31.50, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents. Readers must provide current and new addresses for changes. It notes Second Class Matter, no cash sent, payments by check or money order to POS Publishing Company.
President Kruger declines clemency for Dr. Jameson amid questions of ringleaders in the raid. Cecil Rhodes, head of the South African Company, is portrayed as the alleged instigator. Jameson faces jail, while Rhodes appears to escape punishment under scrutiny of British justice.
A Populist executive committee led by Mr. Washburn protests Bishop Newman of San Francisco for denouncing the free silver movement from the pulpit. The piece argues that politics belong outside sermons and church leaders should not split followers over coinage or financial policy.
The text argues that the silver dollar remained legal tender after the 1873 act often miscalled demonetization. Coinage resumed in 1878 under the Bland act, with 430 million silver dollars minted in the next eighteen years. The coinage has always served as money and totals since 1873 exceed prior issuance many times.
The piece argues capitalists oppose free coinage citing stability needs in finance and trade. It warns speculation would rise in a silver standard, potentially reviving a gold board and provoking another Black Friday amid market disruption. It also notes Edison’s upcoming season and a late night North End observation of heat and music.
A historical note recalls the eighty years before a key act, arguing not to forget the impacts of demonetization and the degradation of silver on monetary fundamentals and policy debates.
Howard Athens Theatre opens with a full day crowd and a 25 act bill. Performers include Caron and Herbert Waldo Billy Farrell Ida Russell the Quaker City Quartet John Weber and many more. Water show stunts feature bicycle feats on a 60 foot lake drop and flying trapeze acts by Solassa and the Koster sisters. The Water Circus promises new acts and the same prices for the week.
A compact inspirational line attributed to Diogenes from 412 B C urges that hope endures in humans. It frames hope as a enduring force even amid hardship.
Observant Citizens note a new floating life saving station moored at Long Wharf with a canal boat like prow and rear opening for launching boats. The piece also covers Fort Warren eight inch rifle conversions, Boston shipping feats, a grand choir festival at Mechanics' Building, and local society tales including Ben Thomas and the Oler schooner's lumber cargo.
Gibson recounts a detective tale of a banker Carlton who hides stolen cash in a secret desk drawer after sleepwalking. The detective uncovers the stash, revealing the culprit’s method and Carlton’s generations old sleepwalking fear. The piece also surveys society notes and notable figures.
The article reports M Zola admitting borrowing from other authors while arguing he writes as a novelist not a scholar or historian. He says he uses known facts and sources to build his fiction. Separately Lord Dufferin receives a carved elephant gift from the Rajah of Holkar, trained to pick up and cut letters open.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company arrived in East Boston last Friday after a triumphant excursion to England. They marched to Faneuil Hall, celebrated with feasting, and received cordial praises from leaders and newspapers for their campaign and its lasting significance.
The stay at home wearer seeks city style and practicality. Blue foulard with white flecks is favored for coolness and freshness. August arrivals bring foulard gowns paired with silk muslin or mull, Marie Antoinette fichus, velvet ribbon accents, and mousquetaire sleeves.
A recipe list from Mrs. H. N. Wells of Cambridge includes lobster croquettes and baked eggs with detailed steps. It also features fruit dishes, oatmeal, lamb chop, baked potatoes, and a range of sides and desserts with simple preparation notes.
A collage of jokes and gags from various papers including Detroit Free Press Harper's Bazar Tit-Bits Puck and Washington Star. Items poke at wealth fashion medicine finance marriage and markets with playful banter and character sketches featuring a tailor and a blushing bride elect. Named outlets and brief dialogues appear throughout.
A man sits unmoving while others come and go as a scene of dread unfolds. His face is half hidden under a hat showing doubt and terror. His sweetheart passes by unaware of the peril and the bonds that bind him remain unseen.
A lively show at Keith's features Smith and Campbell cracking rapid fire chatter, Tim Cronin delivering encores with eccentric dancing and songs, and Frank Bryan performing witty monologues and parodies. Takezawa's troupe, Eddie Pinaud, Russell and Pearl, and a classical touch from Sidney DeGray and Mildred Howard add to a varied program alongside the Symphony Orchestra.
The museum packed yesterday as Mile Zaccho and assistant Samson wowed crowds with a heavier horse lift and a new act lineup. Performers including King Sabre, the turtle boy, Weilland the clown, and Ali the automaton chess player drew strong praise while new acts by Gallagher and Carroll and a host of others joined the program for the week.
The article notes seasonable weather bringing big audiences to the Chutes each August evening to watch a bicycle descending chute amid music and laughter. A young woman repeats the stunt nightly at 9 oclock, with improved illumination and full grounds visibility. A male attendant again leads the way down the descent.
The Lumiere cinematograph, praised as superior with clearer pictures and no flicker, has moved from Keith's Union Square Theatre in New York to be shown at the New Theatre on Monday next. General Manager Albee brings living pictures to local audiences after strong New York and Boston expectations.
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