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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1896
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices: daily one year three pounds, six months one and a half, three months seven pence, monthly two shillings. It notes the Boston Post can be secured at leading New York hotels.
Yesterday in Boston and vicinity saw multiple disasters with fire at the center. A stubborn blaze at the Boston & Maine coal sheds delayed travel, Mrs. Brown perished in a Somerville house fire, and a fire engine was fatally struck by a railroad train in Everett. The piece warns that cold weather increases fire risk and urges vigilant precautions.
In a discussion of the city contract with the Pneumatic Transit Company Mayor Quincy argues the start payment is set low because the venture is new and speculative. He notes the maximum is 2 12 percent and questions whether the company would accept harsher terms, warning the city faces street damage and business disruption regardless of success.
Critics argue the agreement shields the Pneumatic Transit Company from substantial street damage costs. Calculations show compensation as low as 0.5 percent of receipts, yielding tiny annual sums far short of damages. The plan allegedly imposes costs on Boston citizens for limited street use.
Senator Chandler signals a GOP push for international 4 to 1 gold to silver coinage and to remove free coinage from politics. He argues that platform promises require earnest action, that a worldwide, workable bi metallic system is possible, and that repudiation of the 16 to 1 theory strengthens the case for reform.
The first five months of the current fiscal year show a deficit of 40 million plus dollars as expenditures exceed receipts. Revenue fell about 4.9 million from last year while spending rose, urging Congress to cut appropriations and raise revenue to avoid further fiscal decline.
Attendance at the funeral yesterday for Hon Patrick Maguire drew large numbers and broad respect. Citizens neighbors and friends from all political backgrounds joined in the tribute, highlighting Maguire’s strong personal character as a private citizen rather than his public office.
Longtime public servant Alderman David F. Barry runs for a fourth term on the Democratic ticket. He previously served fourteen years on the Common Council including five years as president, and three terms on the Board of Aldermen. His record supports public schools, City Hospital and other interests with a focus on welfare and needs. He is respected for municipal expertise and community service.
A brief note reports Tom Reed seen in Young's Hotel waiting area before leaving without a chat. It notes Reed’s good health, political setback, and hopeful view of 1900. Also mentions Pope Manufacturing plans for a taller fireproof Columbus avenue building and the sudden death of Rev. Dr. Oliver Crane, with Sibylla Bailey Crane as a known literary figure.
A column reviews Mme Emma Juch and Rosenthal health news, compares Kentucky and New York belles, and lampoons London and West End smoking cars. It recalls a Chelsea women’s football game, a Charlestown hose accident, and city street scenes with observers and local talks by Hon. Joseph H. O’Neil at Chickering Hall.
A man torn between Edith and Rose must choose whose love to accept. He visits Edith, whose strength and courage sustain her poverty with dignity, then to Rose, whose tears reveal a softer, yielding side. In the end he yields to Rose, while Edith continues her solitary, steadfast life.
A collage of 19th century style quips and jokes from various periodicals. Snagsby and creditors recur while playful exchanges about marriages, elections, and writing habits showcase light humor and social chatter of the era.
An old advertisement jingles about Castoria used for infants children and mothers alike. The memo traces a family’s trust in Castoria from babyhood through motherhood and caring for grandchildren.
The Dore Gallery at Copley Hall will close at 5 p m to hang Christ Entering Jerusalem a 20 by 10 foot canvas with over 200 figures. It goes on view Thursday and daily 10 a m to 10 p m with other Dore works. A religious group discount is offered via Mr W D Normand at Copley Hall beginning next Saturday and each Saturday this month admission is 25 cents so Sunday schools can view the paintings.
The article contrasts heavy plain gowns with light weight dresses trimmed in fur lace ribbon and passementerie. A featured garnish is a simulated lace bolero with two lace flounces, one draping the arm and the other secured in place over the gown.
The piece describes lace boleros over gowns and dressy vests in silk. It suggests color pairings for blondes and brunettes, including primrose yellow with white lace bolero and shades like coral, salmon pink, Nile green, and blues. It ends with a brief heading THE LATEST.
A Boston citizen urges the Post to stop publishing attacks on Isaac B. Allen after his election to the Governor's council. He argues for giving Allen time in office, condemns pre election smear stories, and criticizes class discrimination and biased press coverage in Ward 2. December 1, 1896.
A Revere resident criticizes the Lynn and Boston Railroad for overcrowded cars and dangerous fender riding. He describes conductors forcing riders to cling to outside parts, mentions the use of aging “dog houses” attached to motor cars, and urges removal of such cars for safer service to Boston via Chelsea, Revere, and Maplewood. November 30, 1896.
Letter from Dorchester residents criticizing filthy streets from Savin Hill to Field’s Corner and older blocks. They accuse ward representatives of unequal funding favoring wealthier areas and call for prompt improvements for laboring-class neighborhoods.
Report notes Mrs Augusta Drayton eldest daughter of Mrs William Astor is to marry again. Groom is Mr George Haig a Scotchman.
Mrs Coleman Drayton joins Haig and Haig whiskey firm in London. Sultan of Turkey enforces strict press censorship halting morning papers until afternoon. Miss Julia Goddard of Sutton Coldfield dies. she campaigned for animal kindness. J L Dearborn recalls voting for Andrew Jackson and McKinley. Dr Nansen to earn 50 000 dollars for Arctic book. Paris Figaro reports Woman Federation of Two Worlds plan. Dom Paul, Africa’s busiest figure, oversees church duties with Bishop Taylor praising his pulpit work.
A menu list for daily meals includes breakfast items Bananas Pettijohns Breakfast Food Cream Coffee and dinner dishes Tomato Soup Roast Pork Onions Mashed Turnips Macaroni Baked Potatoes and Pork Croquettes Celery Tapioca Cream Grapes. Specific recipes cover Fish balls Baked potatoes and pork Croquettes Tapioca cream and Trilbys with an author note by Mrs. Samuel Drew of East Weymouth Massachusetts.
The late Judge William A. Richards chief justice of the United States Court of Claims had his will admitted to probate in the Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge. He leaves to Harvard College a portrait and to the Court of Claims a portrait. the rest to Mrs Isabel Richardson Magruder and her children with details about biographies and a remarriage clause. Executors named are George F. Richardson and Samuel A. Drury.
General Diaz took the oath of office as president for the fifth consecutive term in Mexico City. The ceremony was witnessed by a brillante assembly of foreign diplomats and distinguished people.
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