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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
4
Notable Gra Army of the Republic encampment at Buffalo
The thirty first annual Gra Army of the Republic encampment at Buffalo promises to be highly notable for numbers and enthusiasm. The event mirrors the successful Boston gathering, with perfect arrangements and a massive parade turnout. The Grand Army is portrayed as loyal beyond partisan lines, removed from pension fights and party machines, approaching its ideal role in American civic life. The public sentiment favors the veterans’ reunion for both pleasure and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gra Army of the Republic
Buffalo
Boston
Grand Army
Vest
Reopening Hope for Franklin Park Refectory Clash
The Franklin Park Refectory, closed after a dispute among park authorities the mayor and lessees, may reopen. The editorial urges cooperation to restore Boston’s only roof garden gathering place and end the avoidable quarrel that deprived the public of the park’s popular leisure spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Park Commission
Curtis
Franklin Park
Boston
Mohamayedan Uprising Near Khyber Pass Raises India Tensions
The Afridis advance into British India is described as a religious uprising or holy war. The piece notes fears for British rule due to potential sympathy among Indian Muslims and warns that unity among border tribes could trigger widespread disturbance. It emphasizes a heavy hand on Mohammedan subjects and marks the situation as critical for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khyber Pase
British India
India
India’s Suppressed People Could Rise Again
The passage argues that in India a long-suffering race subjected by military-backed authority might seize a new opportunity for uprising, suggesting the current period could mark their potential resurgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bread Costs Rise With Wheat Boom
The surge in wheat prices pushes up flour costs and bread prices in the United States while bristling debate abroad over tariff relief. The rise benefits farmers and related industries, and, unlike tariffs on sugar or wool, would return to workers through higher earnings and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Republican Congress
The Growing Deficit and Tariff Strains
The article warns that August revenue under the new tariff averages about 7 million dollars versus Senator Allison’s first year goal of 15 million. Treasury deficits of 25 million could reach 50 million, prompting questions about bond issues. It argues Republicans evade borrowing while trusts reap tax benefits under protection and revenue schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Treasury
McKinley
Republican Campaign
Mills Opening Signals Revival of New England Cotton Trade
The mills in New England resume operations after mid summer pauses, with more to follow in coming weeks. The revival stems from improved markets, aided by agricultural gains, and not by tariff changes. Thousands of workers benefit as prosperity returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Republican Congress
Literary Lights and Local Notes From Boston and Gloucester
The Observant Citizen William Walsh becomes press agent for Boston and Park Theatres with plans for entertaining pieces. Artist Helen Knowlton suffers a severe illness at her Gloucester Cape Ann summer home. Hamlin Garland considers relocating to Wisconsin. Rev A D Mayo extols the new woman’s potential role in refining mankind. O'Connell and his brother Martin of New York enjoy New England sights amid Tammany affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walsh
Boston and
Park Theatres
Walsh
Boston
Helen Knowlton
Gloucester
Miss Knowlton
Cape Ann
Hamlin Garland
Wisconsin
Garland
A. D. Mayo
Nea
O'Connell
Third Avenue
New Vort
Martin
Lena
New England
Ell Eee
Tammany
Autograph Manuscripts and Local Musings in Boston
A column notes diverse items from Boston life including a police officer in New York, the Barton-Tichnor Room at the Public Library, and faded ink under strong lights. It recalls a bicycling remark, Puritan era Bible lore, a Beacon Hill clubman, a Salvation Army scene, Bahia cablegram debates, and a local Miss Barrett shooting claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton-Tichnor
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Francia I
France
Golden Wedding Blessings From Elizabeth Converse Durgin
A poetic tribute to a couple's golden anniversary speaks of sunlit June, blooming clover, and vows renewed. The author hopes for joy, protection, and enduring love across generations. Spiritual blessings from loved ones and ancestors accompany the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Converse Durgin
Vacations Shift to September in New York City
Busy New York workers plan late vacations in September when cooling days reduce heat. The piece notes that many will skip summer holidays and returns to work, while some maids prepare autumn wardrobes including a tailor-made gown and a warm yachting dress for September excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fashion notes of the autumn yachtwear and hats
The article describes fall yacht gowns with double skirts and braid trim, a bloused bodice and sailor knots, Gainsborough hats, and large gloves and shoes as the season’s trend. It notes Dame Fashion becoming more sensible and urges maid’s styling for seaside wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gainsborough
Various Elder Figures and Notables Across Nations
Austria’s oldest veteran Franz Josef Berndt of Langenau born 1788 served since 1908. James Eugene Farmer of Cleveland elected to Societe de l Histoire de la Revolution Francaise. Miss Jeannette Gilder omits Kipling as greatest poet. Monument on Lucinda Horn’s Civil War grave noted as unique on a woman’s grave. Sir Isaac Holden praised for daily exercise and health. Bishop of Hereford criticizes modern female costume with bishop sleeves debate. Prince Charles Theodore of Bavaria’s Tyrolean stay and cataract operations. Portland’s oldest woman teacher pursues Klondike dream. candy cargo venture cited. Miss Fanny Hayes, daughter of ex-President Hayes, to marry Ensign Smith. family ties to Garfield and Arthur daughters. travels abroad with summers in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Hayes
Hayes
Ensign Smith
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Ohio
Miss Hayes
Cleveland
Farmington
Molile Garfield
Nellie Arthur
Miss
Creamed Potatoes and Apple Pie Ready for Supper
A dated recipe snippet lists creamed potatoes with hot gravy and lemon, plus a baked apple pie and cake components. It references steps like creaming milk with flour, sugar, butter, and spices, and baking at moderate oven for about thirty minutes. Credited to Mrs C Cameron McMillan of Somerville Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Denner
C. Cameron M'Millan
Morrison Street
Somerville
Mass
Post Menu Competition Seeks Family Meal Plans
Readers are invited to submit brief meal plans under 25 cents a day to feed a family. Entries must state the fare type and follow rules for breakfast dinner or breakfast luncheon dinner. Submissions by mail to Cooking Meter Boston with stamps. Winners printed weekly with prizes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooking Meter
Reeibe
Pont
Boston
Itedeet
Menace to Bicyclists Reported on Beachmont Rail Line
A reader voices concern over dangerous track conditions along the Beachmont corridor. Buried rails and loose dirt on the car track create constant hazard to cyclists, with a recent incident near Scombie Street illustrating the risk to riders and the near-miss dangers from passing trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachmont Rayencen
Nevada Hotel Fracas Ends in Tragic Wedding News
At a Nevada railroad station hotel a brawl erupts drawing five men and a landlord. Mrs Granger learns Mrs Frederick Carlton lies dying after her husband was killed nearby. Carlton’s body is found. years later a box of gold dust arrives for the surviving widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Ellen
Boston
Ma’am
Hokey
Miss Granger
Frederic BD. Carlton
Angel’s Camp
Cal
Omaha
Fred
Ater
Frederic H. Carlton
Cosey Rose
California
Express
Weekly Short Story Prizes Offered by Post
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories: ten dollars for first, five dollars for second, and two dollars each for four others. Female readers may win, with stories published each week and winners named in the Sunday issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatis
Local notices and a welfare discussion on child culture
A mixed excerpt lists local figures and groups including Mayor Farnham and Mrs Leighton, followed by a prose critique of child culture. It contrasts upper and poor class mothers, arguing ignorance of proper child rearing stems from time pressures and economic hardship. The piece laments lack of guidance and affection for babies in tenement households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Sialine
Farnham
Malden
East Rata
Wm. A. Ny
Lynn
D. S. Quirk Co
Ae Clothier
Massachusetts Clothing Co
Little Ray and
Chester
Bapti
Local Assembly
C. E Leighton
Saiom
Marble- O's
Cere
Rere
Knights of Labor
Free Doctors' Corps Aids Sick Babies In Tenements
The Post's Free Doctors' Corps for the Sick Babies of the Tenements operates for a third season since July 10 with five physicians and four nurses. About 350 calls daily and 800+ children treated. Dr. C BD Ball directs. Donations fund heavy expenses, with daily reports but patient names omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Ball
the Post
Beston
Nurses and doctors treat hundreds of sick babies citywide
The Post medics visited 288 families and treated 46 patients as heat eased. In South Boston and the South End 74 visits yielded 22 treated children, East Boston 70 families with 8 patients, Charlestown 70 visits with 7 cases, and Cambridge 74 visits for 9 sick babies. A donor sends $1 for a sick baby fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
South End
East Boston
Charlestown
Cambridge
Era of General Kill the Free Silver Movement
Opinion to Discussion Editor. Boston letter limited to two words. long letters not published. CHAM'S PILLS claim to cure Sick Headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Silver Movement
the Post
Boston
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Pawtucket Post
H. W. Bryant
the Grand Army
Franklin Park Repectory
Mohaymedan
Sachems
Martin O'Connell
Broadway Squad
Brookline
Whyte
Christopher Gore
Green Street
Flg
Beacon Hill
Eustis Street
Sal‘vation Army
Mt. Hope
Bahia
Brazil
Kilby Street
Alice Barrett
Gayly
Mary
Mienegroom
Spirit Land
Father
Mother
ROYAL
Royal Baking
NEM
Austria
Franz Josef Berndt
Langenau
James Eugene Farmer
Societe de l’'Histoire de la Revolution Francaise
Jeannette L. Gilder
Kipling
South Carolina
Lucinda Horn
Joan of Arc
Sir Isaac Holden
Hereford
Weman
London
Charles Theodore of
Bavaria
Meran
Tyrol
Portland
Ore
Board of Education
Florence Carver Todd
Noe Street
San Francisco, Cal
Cy 00
L Ia Gm
Saul Dowels
Xara
Geaf
Samuzleiceer
Panpka
Doctors of the Post
Walker Rintels Drug Company
Boylston Street
Church Street
Mission of Mercy
C. BH. Leighton
Salem Willows
Tela
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