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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post issue from Thursday morning December 5 1896 features political notices and local news items typical of a late 19th century newspaper. It reflects Democratic party perspectives and regional reporting from Boston and surrounding areas.
Movements in Massachusetts urge large dry goods stores to close at 6 pm during January February and March to aid workers and shoppers especially women and children. Letters from ministers and reformers praise the plan as beneficial for clerks and families while opponents warn of lost purchases and electoral caution.
A historical sketch notes Kansas City writer Clever Eugene Field during his service years 1879 to 1881. It highlights his verse and humorous sketches including New Year’s day pieces about box sleighs and maidens, and a recurring “phillaloo” song. The article cites Field’s playful wordplay and snippets from his column, plus memories from readers and a column titled The Cast of Thought with witty maxims and jokes.
Subscription rates listed in 1 months and 3 months terms with advance payment required. Address changes must include current and future addresses. Boston office at 259 Washington Street, telephone 428. Publisher demands prepaid notices and reserves discontinuation without further notice. Editor A Grozinski remains in charge.
The editorial argues the Red Cross is best suited to dispense charity for Turkish suffering, noting its international status and Sultan endorsement. It suggests the American Board of Foreign Missions may advise and Miss Clara Barton could lead relief efforts, asserting their potential to curb further atrocities.
The piece argues Mayor Curtis cannot claim business support in Boston citing a prior anti business stance. It contrasts Quincy as pro enterprise proposing tax reform and advisory business committees. It cites President Cleveland’s financial messages denying Herald accusations about bond funds funding current expenses.
A Republican air of discontent grows as critics urge Mayor Curtis to answer from the public stage. Supporters argue city officials hired by Curtis are aiding his campaign through papers, while opponents press for a direct debate to show strength before the election. The piece notes waning enthusiasm in the Curtis canvass and party rallying.
The Attorney General’s decision against the Tobacco Trust opens the way to suing the Sugar Trust in New York to restrain its business. The Sugar Trust has reorganized as a corporation after losing charter rights, and authorities will seek to prove restraint of trade. The move is hailed as a strong public interest step against trusts.
The Boston Herald criticizes the Presidents policy in his message as rash and one sided. It accuses him of ignoring facts and misrepresenting the need to retire greenbacks. The paper claims bond issues exceeded gold needs and funded current deficits and maturities, citing $182 000 000 in loans with $132 000 000 drawn from the Treasury.
Observations about writer and sugar importer Robert Ayres Barnet and his stage works at Tremont. Mentions of restaurateur Troy leaving Adams House, James H. Bennett the produce veteran, Drayman O Riordan with Tremont stone and coins, and William Murray planning a dramatic art school amid urban hardship among street children.
A market column lists Breakfast items such as Baked Apple and Wheatlets with Cream and a Dinner including Roast Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce Birds Nest Pudding and Escalloped Oysters. Recipes describe Bird s Nest Pudding Parker House Rolls and Yeast-based doughs with measurements and steps from Miss Annie Kelley of Salem Massachusetts.
Local contest calls for a weekly five dollar prize for the best submitters menu from women readers. Proposals must be brief and use the menu format with clear directions. Meals should cover three daily meals and feed four to five persons for about 28 cents per day. Submissions must use one side of the paper and avoid banquet ambitions.
A carriage exit shows a mother in a silver gray toque and chinchilla cape, accompanied by her eight year old daughter. The scene highlights glittering jewelry and refined attire, capturing a moment of refined society and child’s gaze amid lace and fur.
A description of two mothers and daughters in elegant attire. One mother wears a Louis Seize velvet coat over a black brocade skirt with a gray faille dress, chinchilla trim, and gilt passementerie. The daughter dons dill pink wool with silk blouse, while a large velvet hat completes the scene.
Letter to the editor argues that suffrage supporters claim working women oppose suffrage, while many workers and some intelligent people believe the ballot is valuable. It cites experiences of a Boston staff reporter and quotes Alice Stone Blackwell on unequal treatment of working women.
Citizen letter asks whether council members receive salaries and requests clarification from the paper. The writer cites local governance and references names or terms like Coe Boston and Kerr in the inquiry.
Commodore Sampson witnessed the Howell torpedo test at Tiverton as General Ordway reported three rapid firings at 600 yard range. The 12 17.72 inch diameter weapon delivered steady runs and 27 to 28 knot speeds, slower due to icy water. The device carries a large 7200 pound gun cotton charge and uses steam driven fly wheels with a direct powder discharge from the breach.
Three boys identified as Patrick Morrisey, Joseph Harding, and Daniel Gilmartin aged about ten fled their Malden home aiming to become cowboys. Local police reported they carried a small amount of money and left with vague plans before being found and returned.
A list of Brookline Chicago Springfield New Bedford and Quincy families appears in a society page. The group includes Mr and Mrs Hawkes Gibbs Woolford Burgess Russell Rus sell Lee Hill Adams Goodspeed Denison Raymond and Field among others.
A hearing before the gas and electric light commissioners was held yesterday at the State House at 2 PM regarding lands adjacent to the Dorchester Gas Light Company site. The commission suggested selling unused land of value to help fund expanding the main, with a decision due within thirty days.
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