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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its motto With a Mission and frames its Democratic stance as the Representative Paper for New England. The brief text signals the paper’s identity and ideological aim without detailing events or bylines.
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The piece argues against hastily naming successors to Patrick Maguire's longtime seat. It says the late leader's qualities earned his position, not committee votes, and that the community should first pay proper respects. It asserts leadership emerges by demonstrated capacity and urges patience in choosing a successor.
The passage ponders whether a sixth sense may detect X rays and if this subtle force links to mental influence. It contrasts X ray perception for the blind with debated thought transference and clairvoyance as examples of mind to mind communication.
A editorial urges Republicans to pass the Dingley tariff to avoid revenue shortfalls and delayed business, arguing vetoes by President Cleveland would be unnecessary. Other items include a quiet Stoneham wedding of Billy Turnbull and a light summary of local politics, social events, and sea serpent sightings near Swampscott.
The article discusses experiments on the blind using X rays and suggests a new sense beyond sight. It compares perceptual experiences to feeling and proposes we may be on the threshold of discovering a sixth sense. It notes infrared and ultraviolet rays unseen by the eye yet impactful for heat and chemistry.
The Aldermen grant Boston Pneumatic Transit a franchise to dig city streets with extensive access. The Mayor signs a contract paying a declining 0.5 to 2.5 percent of first year gross receipts rising by 0.25 percent annually for nine years. Critics call the price absurd and worry over public disruption and weak returns.
The article reports that aldermanic candidates have agreed to refuse buying tickets for balls and entertainments until after the election. It notes potential savings from rejecting patronage and suggests focus should be on ending higher costs tied to official favors and public jobs.
The column recalls Ian Maclaren remarking on reporters at morning services in the New Old South and jokes about selling a poem to the Atlantic. It mentions Henry Cabot Lodge aiming for the Court of St James and Canton talks, George O. Carpenter's illness, and a Boston move by two New York elopers who stole jewels to relocate. The piece ends noting a jail escape tied to a Thanksgiving celebration.
The winter shirt waist becomes an assured garment, not washable like the summer style but loose fitting and comfortable for business women. Cut like the linen waist with a back yoke, dartless fronts, small sleeves, and plain buttonhole bands at the cuffs and neck. Unlined and bone free for practical wear.
Velveteen leads in style with black dark green and blue as fine colors. Bright Scotch plaids add cheerful accents. French flannel offers dainty hues and washable convenience, while Shaker flannel provides affordable, attractive wear that launders well if cared for. The latest trends are outlined.
The New York Police Board president roosevelt, fresh from headquarters, prepares to depart for Boston after addressing Harvard students and attending Boston banquets. He is described as social off duty yet strict on duty.
The excerpt lists a daily menu with sections for breakfast dinner and supper. Breakfast items include Malaga grapes Wheatlet and Cream Veal croquettes Vienna rolls Sugar gingerbread and coffee. Dinner features potato soup roast fillet of veal stewed squash celery Lyonnaise potatoes cream sauce macaroni pudding and coffee. Supper is mentioned but unspecified.
The Ladies' Club in Medford hears Mrs Rose present a fairy tale about a spring and the ocean, followed by a recipe list. The reading toys with themes of independence as club members debate the subject of emancipated woman.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Prizes paid by mail Mondays. winners named Sundays. Open to female writers with required name and address. up to one thousand words. one-sided manuscript.
John S Richardson writes to defend his neutrality in the senatorial contest and asserts cordial relations with Alderman Horace G Allen. He says he never suggested Allen influenced the aldermanic outcome and praises Allen as capable and honorable while noting his own role as Sprague campaign manager. Boston November 30, 1896.
A Dorchester letter lauds the Post for targeting root public evils and praises its post election educational campaign. It questions why some Republicans opposed the real issue, cites Senator Hoar and Secretary Francis warnings, and notes Bryant’s strong Republican backing in Dorchester.
A collection of brief clippings satire and anecdotes from old newspapers. It features a Egyptian king and a seer predicting John Bull as future owner of pyramids a politician who says he was not running for office and a Lord Fauntleroy child defying a scissors threat with a sharp quip from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
London November 30 The Royal Society anniversary dinner honored guests including Hon Thomas F Bayard American ambassador The ambassador proposed a toast to Sir Joseph Lister and praised the Society’s achievements Sir Joseph lauded Bayard saying he had endeared himself to all with his love for Britain and noted the easing of US UK tensions during his tenure with credit due to Bayard's efforts
The Supreme Court proceedings include Arthur D. McClellan versus George W. Chipman assignee with judgment affirmed with costs. The Traders National Bank versus George W Chipman assignee et al shows judgment affirmed with costs from Massachusetts courts.
Isaac B. Allen declares his election by the district was a result of qualified leadership not color and denounces critics as troublemakers and room bums. He plans public rebuttals at St. Paul’s Church and warns of exposing opponents including Monroe Trotter and William H. Dupee. He asserts he is the only true colored politician in Boston and predicts re election if nominated.
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