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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a Representative Democratic paper of New England, signaling its stance and regional role. It stresses opinion leadership, public discourse, and coverage of local and national affairs from a liberal-leaning perspective.
A damaged clipping shows postal terms about second class matter and payment to a publishing company. It references a six month period and a three month period with scattered monetary figures. The readable items indicate a notice related to postal classification and charges.
President Cleveland delivers a broad decisive message focusing on currency and foreign relations. He argues for absolute retirement of greenbacks and proposes exchanging silver purchase notes for low interest bonds to stabilize the currency and restore financial order.
The president defends bimetallism with a single standard and silver’s role in currency. He affirms a strong Monroe Doctrine stance, opposing European territorial gains in the Americas and calling Britain to arbitration with Venezuela over the dispute. He also urges prompt, precise Alaska boundary settlements and Cuban belligerency recognition can wait.
Editors urge Mayor Curtis to accept a public discussion with Chairman Donovan and oppose his defense by appointees. The piece questions Curtis's speaking ability and urges direct accountability to Boston voters, noting the charter change and demanding the mayor speak plainly to the people.
West Roxbury residents protest high gas prices as hearings before state commissioners reveal a price gap with Jamaica Plain Gas Company charging 1.65 per thousand feet while neighbors pay 1.25. The plea is for a uniform city rate of one dollar per thousand feet to end within-city disparities.
The Boston mayoral campaign is shadowed by an alleged corruption fund raised from city employees. Critics say Mayor Curtis quietly channels payroll deductions into a large pool to aid his bid, arguing the fund serves personal political interests and skews public perception.
The Somerville city election yields a Democratic victory over the A P A aligned Republicans. The shift signals broad disapproval of bigotry and a national trend against the A P A influenced faction within the GOP.
The remarks of President Cleveland on the Venezuela question are commended as the true jingoism. It is described as not bluster but firmness, presenting a clear and bold Monroe doctrine stance.
The statement asserts there is no threat in the message and frames the United States in a dignified posture befitting a great nation. It emphasizes a peaceful stance toward Great Britain without intimidation.
A Boston observer recalls seal skin sleeves growing larger this season with prices matching the puffiness. A Paris tip predicts smaller puffs next spring pleasing husbands but scaring fashionably dressed women. The column weaves in society sightings, anecdotes, and oddities from Beacons Street to Milk Street, including a volatile mix of celebrities, stock curiosities, and a pigeon feeding ritual at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Jeanne Arville believes in passion as she toys with Armand. She poisons herself to remove him, then Armand dies after discovering the ruse. She later marries her lover Lionel De Vigne, only to feel the weight of her past and the pain she caused Armand. Marie, torn by unrequited love, contemplates justice for Jeanne’s crime.
A collage of humorous lines and brief anecdotes covers tax reform wit, domestic jokes, exam quips, practical Christianity, financing woes, ship ballast, hospitality, schoolyard lies, and a dramatic misquote from Macbeth, all presented in a newspaper’s brisk joke column style.
A fragmented 19th century style household list offers hints like fried bacon on toast with poached eggs, celery soup, ginger pudding, Marlborough pie, and other dishes. It includes rough quantities and method notes from H J C Everett in Massachusetts.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit three meal bills of fare for a family of four or five, priced at five dollars weekly. Entries must follow published examples and be written on one side only. Submissions close Saturday November 9 with prizes for the best plans. no initials or previous entries will be returned.
Mary McKee 18 was arraigned in Chelsea Police Court on a charge of abandoning her two week old son. Bail set at 280 for examination as police trace infant to Cottage street Chelsea and note found with infant suggests mother fled from New Brunswick to Boston.
Lynn society including guests from Boston Cambridge Salem New York and Philadelphia attended the wedding of George Herbert Breed and Edith Hor tence Gove at the bride's uncle Luther S Johnson Ocean street. The ceremony at 730 pm was led by Rev J M Pullman and Rev Albert W Moore. Bride's maid of honor was Miss Sarah B Clough. Sprague co owner George E Sprague stood as groom’s man. Reception for about 600 invited guests followed with Salem Cadet Orchestra. Ushers included J Arthur Gove Charles S Newhall Wallace B Phinney Harry N Berry Fred Plummer and In T Damon.Wedding trip planned through the uth.
Miss Nellie J Smith daughter of the late James Milne Smith married Frank Jones Wilkins of Albany at noon yesterday in the bride’s home 300 Walnut avenue Roxbury The ceremony was private due to bereavements Rev E A Horton officiated The couple will reside on Walnut Avenue after February 1 with a wedding breakfast and an extended tour completed by Cheney's Orchestra provided music
Peter Capidilupo nephew of fugitive Luigi Capidi lupo was discharged on a charge of aiding and abetting escape. Judge Carter scolded City Marshal Rand for arrests on mere suspicion and urged arrests only with evidence.
The funeral of Rev. Father William J McCombe, parish priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, was held in North Easton. The rites included a high requiem mass and a sermon by Bishop Matthew J. Harkins, with interment at the Immaculate Conception cemetery.
Acting First Assistant Postmaster General Lamar replies to Roxbury Improvement Society on branch post office in Roxbury Crossing. Inspectors will arrive in Boston within days to examine the Boston office and stations and reorganize if needed. The Roxbury station question will be considered amid consolidation proposals within thirty miles of Boston.
An early 20th century glimpse describes fashion contrasts with fur and lace, noting bright women in fur accents and floral bouquets. The piece compares Marie Antoinette fichus of mull or net to chiffons, suggesting new trends may supersede prior fabrics.
A detailed eary glimpse of mid Victorian fashion describes lace fichus and net ado rable neck ornaments. It highlights lace collarettes, silk rose accents, and the Marlborough bow as key accessories. It also notes belts and ribbon bands pairing with hair and skin tone, reflecting period style.
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