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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
4
The Earl of Dunraven sails into American waters with a clear aim to reclaim the Cup won by American yachtsmen over forty years ago. Nostalgia and pride run high as Clyde-designed British boats threaten U S supremacy, yet Dunraven is praised as a gentleman of fair play and merit should the trophy switch hands.
The Harrisburg convention warned Don Cameron that Pennsylvania would not back a free silver platform. It reaffirmed the Chicago 1892 money plank, warned against McKinleyism, and praised tariff policy as a century cornerstone, noting wage and production gains after Democratic tariff changes.
A week of intense jingo pressure targeted Minister Denby over reactions to the Ku Cheng outrages. He pursued an orderly inquiry with Consul Hixson, securing Chinese cooperation and imperial sanction. Ten ringleaders were reportedly sentenced to death. critics in Washington accused him of treason, a charge he denied as he continued to seek justice for American victims. The piece defends Denby’s record, noting his wartime diplomacy earned broad respect and warns against partisan calls to undermine his foreign policy.
The article argues Boston should host the 1896 national party conventions. It praises the city’s cooling summer climate, hospitality, halls, hotels, rail links, and historic sites. It urges unified city action, involvement of business and civic groups, and replication of Chicago’s successful strategy to secure the events.
The intensity of attacks against him has fizzled as his prestige rises while the campaign of misrepresentation and reckless abuse is said to persist.
The writer notes Boston shifting from conservatism to broader views amid patriotic Southern music and jokes about Knights Templars. He mentions Col. Robert G. Ingersoll departing for Elmwood to rejoin his regiment, and laments trolley car conduct and crowd safety near Union Station.
A Back Bay car near Parker House halted and was boarded by a party of Sir Knights who brandished swords and demanded if patrons were with them or against them. A lone Chinaman faced the group as the Knights shouted and smoking continued in the rear seats despite the danger. An onlooker named John fled, and the scene ended with the doves near Postoffice square described amidst the odd, wandering birds and trees.
In a busy telegraph office, scenes reveal intimate lives as lovers, mothers, and misunderstandings unfold through telegrams while Grace Eversleigh loses her hair and Consuelo Vanderbilt's Newport ball sparks talk of a marriage to the Duke of Marlborough. The article juxtaposes light domestic moments with high society intrigue and a hospital-like concern for appendicitis fears.
I was twenty two when Grace Eversleigh became my beloved at a ball. Her hair, pale gold and luxuriant, defined her beauty as I pressed my first kiss and she accepted. My sister Alice warned me Grace could be false, yet I remained enthralled by her maiden dignity and allure.
The article describes childhood headwear: sunbonnets of fine mull with lace embroidery and embroidered caps, plus another mull hat on a wire frame. It emphasizes a shift from old hot gingham to lighter, refined designs, featuring full crowns, embroidery, and ribbons. The Laite 3T.
David M. Hudson from Chelsea writes to the Post questioning Everett leader Buttrick about whether an alliance between the American Protective Association and the Canadian P. P. A. exists. He asks Mr Buttrick to state positively if no international A. P. A. currently exists.
William A. Wilson argues that the McKinley tariff is ending and that the new tariff bill will raise revenue, broaden markets, and lift wages. He cites rising exports in machinery and steel, stronger home industries, and improved customs receipts while predicting a permanent recovery in internal revenue. The piece praises tariff reform as delivering cheaper goods, more employment, and economic growth.
A man befriended by the victim at the Foster House in Lynn robbed him of about $5 after a brief struggle. The thief grabbed a chair and threatened violence, fled with the money, and was later arrested at a saloon by Inspector Rowe. The suspect claimed Brockton residence and gave the name Henry Malarkey.
In a sweeping appeal, leading thinkers argue that a vast number of youths turn to self destruction seeking relief from sorrow and distress. The writer urges a candid public discussion to identify the underlying causes and possible remedies.
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