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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for the Daily and Sunday Post. Rates include daily one year 3 00 and six months 1 50. Sunday Post one year 2 00. six months 1 00. three months 60 cents. Details on address changes and payment instructions are provided.
Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration if not regularly obtained from your newsdealer. Please notify us by portal at once. R A Grozier Editor and Publisher.
The note shows daily and Sunday averages for November circulation of The Post, but specific numeric values are not provided in the readable text.
The Post acknowledges offers of musical talent for a proposed testimonial to Dr. Samuel F. Smith author of America. It invites suggestions or aid while noting program length constraints and that details will be settled by the appointed committee after consideration.
Candidate Curtis appears at a delicately regulated Dorchester reception with no intoxicants served while Mr. Peabody hosts enjoyable events elsewhere. Both show mutual respect, hinting at cross votes if this serene campaign endures.
The city fails to provide safe classrooms for thousands of poor children, leaving many in fire hazards while denying equal access to education. The Post and Record highlight the need to condemn unsafe schools and expand accommodation for all Boston youngsters.
Secretary Gresham argues the sugar duty targeting countries paying export bounties violates the most favored nation clause. The piece notes the duty discriminates against Germany for engaging in practices the U S has long allowed. President Cleveland urges adherence to treaty obligations to safeguard U S German food trade and avoid retaliation.
New York reports show Havemeyer of the Sugar Trust shrugging off Senate moves and signaling possible fissures within the partnership. The Senate debates repeal of the differential duty, with Quay pushing amendments as Louisiana sugar men resist tariff tyranny.
The passage questions whether Mr. Havemeyer is prepared to maintain the stance of defiance he has adopted as tensions rise within the trust’s ranks. The dialogue hints at mounting rebellion from a faction connected to the quarter.
A Boston newspaper questions the source of Republican campaign funds and a mysterious donor named Cash. The article accuses indirect contributions via intermediaries and notes of 10500 from "discount of notes" with unclear indorsers. It asks to reveal Mr Cash and his Christian name for legal transparency.
Wisconsin Republican leader and campaign chair confesses McKinley bill lacked GOP backing in the 1892 pass and calls it a factor in the defeat. He doubts current party organs will shift without a Republican President Senate and House, implying no change this century.
Uncle Sidney makes a squirtgun from elder bushes and old tools. He woods a bench in the woodhouse, carves a handle, and fits a ramrod and shirt sleeve to shoot water. The child recalls boyhood tricks and the uncle's playful craft.
In a cloudy south wind night, pedestrians on Columbus Avenue misread steam dampening sidewalks as rain near the new cadet armory. Curtis Guild Sr. cites newspaper men averaging twenty five years. he is 67 and still vigorous. Horatio D. Newton returns to Emerson School after illness. Howard Littlefield resigns from Central Telephone for Bradley Fertilizing. James H. Fitzpatrick receives a gold headed umbrella from friends. Eben Snow and others perform an afterpiece in Dorchester old Town Hall to warm spirits.
The first Stoddard lecture of the fifteenth season was delivered last night at Music Hall on Paris. The talk traced the city’s present and past, highlighting its history, achievements, and the blend of romance and chivalry associated with Paris. The lecture will be repeated on Saturday afternoon, December 8.
First coast ing accident of the season in Lynn on Jefferson Street as children sled in the street. A girl named Mullin was struck by a boy, breaking her left leg.
The third annual social of Court Roxbury 7979 A. O. F. was held last night in Armory Hall 67 Warren Street Roxbury. Music by Munroe's Orchestra kept dancing until 2 o'clock.
Mrs Alice N Lincoln urged reform of Boston public institutions for paupers and criminals, criticizing politics in administration, low salaries, and lack of training. She proposed a one headed commission, separate treatment for inmates, better nursing training, visiting physicians, and legislative influence.
The Essex conference of Unitarian churches held its 76th session at Second Congregational Church with E. P. Dodge named president and H. C. McDonald vice president. Alfred Manchester is secretary treasurer and six others serve as directors as sixteen churches from twelve towns attended.
A Shawmut Universalist Church gathering on 379 Shawmut Avenue last night debated improving Boston. Speakers included W. L. Rutan of the Municipal League, William H. Baldwin of the Y M C U, and Freeman O. Emerson. Rutan urged citizen caucus attendance to alter city government’s complexion.
Emperor delivers address at the Reichstag opening urging protection of the weak, social cohesion, and swift action to avert unrest. He pledges to expand criminal laws, boost state protection, and reform commercial laws, including a tobacco tax. He affirms strengthened European peace and friendly ties with powers and alliances.
New York reports four Wesleyan College students dying of typhoid fever, likely from eating raw oysters contaminated by sewer water. Yale bacteriology expert Dr Foote finds typhoid germs can survive nine days in an oyster, while Dr Doty notes possible survival for days and urges cooking to prevent infection.
A humorous exchange spans a column titled The Ae Hestnut With a side crack about mortal greatness and a lecturer's sharp remark on women's silence. A New York gentleman jokes about his frisky wife and a dyed beard as he laments his footman’s new suit. A room tenant tale ends with a landlord refusing a tenant who has married children living far away.
The Post invites brief letters of comment suggestion criticism or complaint. Readers are urged to express views in few words and note the paper does not necessarily endorse any opinions printed.
A reader asks about proper language for teeth gums and questions whether $122 a week suffices for seven children and herself. She notes conflict with her husband over finances and mentions helping relatives, comparing to Back Bay standards, and explains the term Gooms as an old form.
In a Boston letter dated December 5, Joseph Bennett of Brighton refutes claims that he signed an endorsement of Mr. Peabody for Mayor or was ever asked to do so. He asserts he has not signed any such paper.
A Winthrop graduate of Boston Latin School has entered the State College at Orono Maine as a sophomore after qualifying on examination. The notice, dated Boston December 5, highlights the achievement of the student from the Latin School.
Inquiries receive a copy of Eburdette's Denominational Railroads from 28 School Street Room 51 Boston. Message signed M. W. Macy with date December 6.
Mr. Pike receives ten dollars from Post Publishing Company as prize for best evidence showing circulation leadership. Signed Charles W. Pike at 1355 Washington Street, Boston.
The Boston Post calls for a public ceremony in Boston honoring the venerable author Reverend Doctor Samuel Smith. The Standard of Bridgeport notes support while the Springfield Republican ends the motion.
The Boston stage scene highlights a busy week with Spenser’s troupe and A Gaiety Girl drawing crowds at Hollis and Davenettes. Decima Moore, Cissy Fitzgerald, Maud Hobson, and Grace Palotta gain admirers. Marie Burroughs stars at Columbia Theatre in Profligate. Plays shift from A Wife’s Peril to Captain Paul and Old Kentucky revivals. Lyceum’s minstrel revival, Denman Thompson's Songs Illustrated, and Coon Hollow at Grand Opera House promise strongDecember showcases.
The Newburyport News notes the Boston Post proposal to honor Rev Samuel F Smith with a public testimonial. Smith, aging yet vigorous, wrote America and is praised for stirring citizenship and guiding civic duty with his enduring words.
The Boston Post urges a Springfield style public gathering in Boston Mechanics Building to honor Rev Samuel F Smith author of America. Admission at a popular price. plan includes singing his hymn and featured pieces Battle Hymn of the Republic and Whittier’s lyrics.
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