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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
4
In a Parker House corridor the writer meets Colonel Henry Walker, noting his tall stature after travel. The piece then lampoons Professor Norton, defends the masses, and rebuts gold standard myths with a history of 1873 coinage debates. It ends with social anecdotes on Europe travel and bookbinding trends.
A brief item notes a public discourse on a matter framed as a question of national honor. The short report cites no individuals by name and emphasizes civic duty and constitutional ideals in a period of heightened political rhetoric.
W D Story urges Post readers to support enlarging the West Boston bridge area public bath, noting overcrowding in hot season and scarce hanging spaces, comparing to L Street bath in South Boston as the only adequately large facility, asking for reader input.
Dr Nansen’s latest Arctic dispatch confirms he drifted toward the pole, near the edge of practicable drift theory. Siberian reports prove unreliable, leaving the polar region as ever an enigma while his near approach marks a notable achievement.
The Board of Elections has arranged September registration across 105 offices plus the central Old Court House. Offices will be open day and night, aiming to boost voter rolls, though officials warn some may postpone registration until September. Voters are urged to register now to ensure timely participation.
The piece argues that adopting free silver coinage and paying debt in silver would be dishonorable and spark international condemnation. It claims creditors expect gold, warns of national pride and honor, and questions whether any financial gain justifies dishonoring the republic or risking war over debt payments.
A short inspirational note cites a quote about charity softening rough nature and opening a small heaven in each heart, attributed to Prior.
The Observant Citizen notes complaints from lemonade stand and soda fountain operators that cool weather harmed business after a long heat wave. Frei Piermont, a popular room clerk, observes sales fell nearly 50 percent yesterday while temperatures cooled.
A column on sleeve styles notes men oppose large sleeves and fashion pushes for smaller ones. To please designers, women adopt sleeve awnings that drape over the sleeve top, widening the shoulders and masking lankiness amid French and English fashion trends.
The poem recalls a seafaring scene beneath a beacon tower where Puey lies in a grave, watching ships pass the bar and the warning light blaze. The sea’s music and wind echo themes of memory, longing, and final rest as gulls circle above at dawn.
A playful lament in verse about a woman engaged to another, expressing despair and jealousy as the speaker proclaims his unrequited passion. The poem weighs on the beloved’s commitment and the speaker’s torment, noting the change in beauty and happiness.
A London Times item recalls Jack Allston, a keen editor, who found a hungry waif named Helen and later adopted her. He educates and shelters the girl, later marrying his protégée now known as Inez Langdon after ten years of devotion. The tale ends with their continent trip and note of success.
Sunday messages at Tremont Temple Old South Church Tremont Street M E Church and nearby houses of worship feature sermons by Rev Georges C Lorimer Rev John Robertson Rev Gordon Rev Henry and others with morning and evening services plus Sunday schools and outdoor gatherings on the Common An August program includes patriotic lectures and band music at several churches with lec tures by Dr J Q A Henry and Rev A Mayo among others
A home cook’s column lists dinner items such as clam soup roast beef succotash and baked potatoes along with desserts and beverages. It then provides simplified recipes for baked eggs fruit pudding and a two sheet cake called McKinley and Bryan cake attributed to Mrs M E Howard of 27 Forest Street Lawrence Massachusetts.
The letter accuses Mayor Quincy of slow action on the East Boston ferry, claiming bonds were issued for the Union station bill while the ferry bill remains only on paper. It questions his loyalty to the people versus railroad and real estate interests and him posing as a Democrat.
Miss Stimson, a Maine lumberwoman, sold a million shingles. in Norway the first female official stenographer appeared on the floor during debates. In Newport twins celebrate 96th birth anniversary, while Montana rules charge men’s admission for women in bloomers. Jean Ingelow enjoys flowers with a reclusive brother. Princess Letitia Bonaparte hosts a bicycle fete in Turin. Maharaja Sawai’s presence noted.
Mathu Singh sends rare six volume Indian temple art work to Essex Institute. Mrs. Mary McLean Wyllys joins the D A R as a real daughter of the American Revolution. her father fought at Bunker Hill. Vienna cabby Ignatius Berger dies honored. nobles attend. Will of Comtesse de Rohan Chabot may trigger suit. many NY holdings. General Count Waldersee named honorary citizen of Altona. his wife American. Princess Von Neer, Frederick, and Count Waldersee connect to empress.
A collection of light quips and cartoon captions from multiple publications. Jokes range from umbrella etiquette and bad eggs to camping discomfort and seaside misunderstandings. Notable lines include a Detroit Free Press exchange about umbrellas and a Chicago Record quip about a mother’s blackberry pie.
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