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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
4
Li Hung Chang travels to the United States aboard the American line steamship St Louis. Though not on official duty, he receives formal recognition and public interest as a prominent international figure. His world tour follows the Russian Czar's coronation, framed as a mission of observation.
The article notes Mr. Hanna lets his candidate press tariff issues from Canton doorstep remarks. McKinley proclaims protection over free trade and vows to repeal the Wilson act. Critics warn of prior McKinley policies causing treasury strain, trade decline, and labor strife including Homestead violence.
The piece argues that increased silver coinage would not create more money for workers because dollars remain a measure of value tied to productive labor. It cites Bryan's stance, refutes easier obtainment of money, and notes wage levels reflect productivity, not just monetary supply.
The Observant Citizen reports Isabelle Evesson, recently married, resumes acting in Boston this fall. The piece notes her social prominence, the city’s theater reopening, and local scenes from Washington Street to the Tremont, with anecdotes about Pat Sheehan and E N Catlin.
The text argues labor productivity rises, enabling higher living standards. It examines Japan's silver standard adopted eighteen years ago, noting yen equivalence to the dollar, wage levels, and price effects. It cautions against a U S shift to silver, highlighting low Japanese wages and labor-cost advantages under silver.
A Cuban war tale by Mrs. B Alexander recounts an American Cuban patriot who falls for Signor Gonzales’s daughter Inez during the Cuba Libre struggle. After marriage vows amid battle the couple survive a brutal siege, seek asylum with the American consul, and win liberty after a tense rescue.
First prize goes to The Herr Professor by Lilla B Court of Lowell Massachusetts. Second prize Restitution at Last by Mrs F G Graham of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts. Five additional $2 prizes to The Poet s Friend by Miss Mary Louise Rix Lebanon New Hampshire Loyal to the Last by Mrs W E Blaisdell Boston Massachusetts The Midnight Club s Strong Guest by Mrs W E Endell Somerville Massachusetts A Life for Love by Miss Mabel Sprague South Boston Massachusetts The Ensign s Secret by Miss Miles Champagne Roxbury Massachusetts Ass.
Harriet L Hale of 117 West Newton Street Boston wins the Post menu prize of a cash award in last week’s contest. Her winning menu appeared in the morning Post on Thursday August 20.
A daily menu listing breakfast items such as cantaloupe hominy cream breakfast bacon fried eggs and more. luncheon features escalloped fish with white sauce and biscuits. dinner includes tomato soup roast lamb new potatoes summer squash and peach shortcake with whipped cream. A recipe for escalloped haddock with white sauce and a peach shortcake method is included, attributed to Mrs. C E Sweet of Malden Massachusetts.
In Watertown a granite monument was dedicated for Rev. Robert P Stack after twenty one years as parish pastor at St Patrick s church He died January seventeenth 1895 and his memorial rises eighteen feet at St Patrick s cemetery over six thousand people attended the ceremony with a long civic Catholic procession speakers praised his life and service The monument cost about 2500 dollars and was designed by Charles Brigham
The Schumarkt schnur reports that the U S consulate at Frangefort on Main sent a government note to the State Department and denies any American shoe stores exist in Berlin The German trade organ claims Mason was misinformed and cites German machinery and fitting as reasons no market for U S boots and shoes.
A letter to the editor protests constant noise from dump carts serving the subway. Residents on Tremont and Harvard streets report nightly disturbances, with carts passing about once a minute. They urge the Post to publish the grievance and seek relief for this nuisance.
H. D. Martin of Roxbury Mass asks the city to install electric lighting at Parker Street corner with Fisher Avenue to improve visibility where gas light is weak. He cites the area as one of the darkest spots and dangerous for pedestrians in the hill area. August 21.
A Roxbury reader dated August 20 1896 rebukes A Healthy American calling him a wildcat and defender of evil. He terms the letter an insult to a true American and says its contents do not reflect the nineteenth century spirit.
A Nantasket Beach letter argues no greater immorality in promiscuous bathing of the sexes than in walking the streets or social mingling, provided costumes dictate conduct. The author, David P. Mathews, signs the August 22 note from Nantasket Beach.
Paris and Berlin venues shape Jules Stewart’s fame as a figure painter. The American artist received a gold medal at the Berlin International Exhibition, with works like The Hunt Ball and Under Summer Skies noted for his reputation abroad.
The Rev A D Mayo delivered the fourth lecture in his series on Privilege and Peril in American City Life at Union Hall Y M C U. He warned that aimless and expensive living and an irresponsible culture threaten moral judgment. Musical selections by Helen Arenstrop Soprano S W Ball Baritone and Edward L Gurney accompanied. Next topic What Education Pays.
The Gaelic Scholars held a meeting at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street. Resolutions by Mr. John Doran passed unanimously calling for Irish language recognition in parliamentary advocacy and criticizing Irish representatives in England for neglecting the national language.
The Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club of Ward 16 formally endorsed John B. Drohan for the Legislature after a banquet at the Oregon in Hull. Drohan was the star speaker and the club pledged support for his candidacy with brief remarks and enthusiastic approval.
A loud voiced man criticizes women for reading too many novels while Mr Meekton notes his dyspepsia and jokes about Maria choosing Ouida and the Duchess over a cookbook, reflecting light civic banter in everyday life.
The former pastor Rev. David Gregg of Brooklyn N Y spoke on Fits and Misfits in Life. He argued Paul was a misfit until God’s plan shaped him and urged using keen perception to overcome circumstances. He cited heredity as a factor and praised Shakespeare and nineteenth century achievers.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a playful verse about Mary and the question of why men admire her. Lines include a quoted exchange and a narrator’s aside, with odd punctuation and incomplete words reflecting damaged text.
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