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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
8
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with terms for annual, semiannual, and quarterly periods. It notes readers should update current and future addresses, and warns about risks of sending money or cash via mail while advising money orders.
The Boston Democracy calls on every Democrat to stand united and vote on Tuesday to elect all ticket candidates including mayor aldermen councilmen school committee and street commissioner. A strong Democratic majority is seen as necessary for two years of administration in Boston.
The piece predicts a decisive Democratic victory in the upcoming Tuesday city election, with Mayor and city control ready to shift from the minority rule of the past year. It notes unity and enthusiasm within Democratic ranks, while asserting no bolters or independents weaken the campaign.
The majority party of Boston remains solid for its candidates and asserts their collective character earns broad citizen support. The statement emphasizes unity and reliability in leadership, aligning with general public trust in experienced figures. Further remarks highlight expectations of steady governance and responsible policy oversight.
The article argues Lord Salisbury’s forthcoming reply to Olney will align with Britain’s stance against arbitration of the border dispute. It contends the United States will not seek war over British land grabs, but will press a firm Monroe Doctrine protest to oppose perceived land piracy and deter Britain from persisting.
The attempt to frame Mayor Curtis as the business candidates’ choice failed as Boston merchants refused endorsement. Quincy emerges as the business‑minded option, seen as representing enterprise and progress, while Curtis is labeled partisan. The piece argues business interests will prevail over partisan leadership.
The presentation to Paris of Bartholdi's Washington and Lafayette group, a graceful act by Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World, honors the ties between France and America. The World helped secure a site and pedestal, enabling the statue of liberty to rise, a noble work photographed here. It symbolizes the moment when Washington and Lafayette linked to advance humanity toward freedom.
The Observant Citizen describes a Boston rail yard official and an 18 year war veteran who shares 1061 era tales when possible. It notes military discipline aiding present duties, a joking quip about sleighing, and anecdotes about streetcar chiefs, patrolmen, and a Boston musical prospect Percy standing. It mentions Colonel Henry A. Thomas and a reporter tale of a lunatic asylum assignment, plus weather musings about winter prophets and woodchucks.
The piece notes a shift from wheeled conveyances to runners as a sombre funeral procession moves along Washington Street. It also mentions a Dallas society paper Beau Monde run entirely by women and the noon pigeons fed by a kind expressman who whistles for them. The pigeons eat from his hand, earning him the nickname pigeon whistler.
Boston markets brim with holiday fare across poultry game produce fruit and fish sections. Prices shown include turkeys 15 to 20 cents a pound chickens 16 to 20 cents a pound geese 16 to 18 cents a pound ducks 16 to 18 cents a pound partridge 1 31 25 a pair venison 2 to 5 cents a pound quail 2 50 to 3 a dozen and grouse 1 50 to 1 75 a pair.
A wealthy foreigner named Suderland lives in Russia and becomes the Empress’s trusted banker. A police official delivers a chilling order to stuff him with straw, prompting fear and theatrical despair. The Empress and Count Bruce uncover the farce, aided by Catherine’s laughter as the tale ends with a dog named Suderland.
The opening opera weeks feature Carmen motifs and hosts in ornate gowns recalling Louis XII era. Ostrich tips mix with curly hair, Louis Seize coats appear, and color dominates with brilliants and spangles. Descriptions note cerise satin, black silk crepon, and embroidery details across gowns and sleeves.
An English gentleman recalls gifting a dog, which has died. He ordered Reliew to stuff the animal but a delay sparked anger at Reliew’s perceived vanity. The narrator proclaims this resolves a ridiculous enigma, adapted from a French source.
Timothy F. Porter of Stamford seeks damages in a suit against relatives alleging unlawful imprisonment and restraint from remarrying. Judge De Forest moved to strike for lack of jurisdiction over damages. trial set for next Wednesday on merits in a long delayed case.
A Boston reader asks the editor for space to critique street cleaning under current leadership. She cites filthy crossings and unsafe footbridges near Jordan & Marsh's factory, blaming Wheeler and the treasury, and argues Mayor Curtis has failed to benefit residents ahead of re election.
Co H Kemp Sturgeon of Ward 19 denounces a circulating claim that he received $15 from the State Republican committee for work in its interest at the state election. He says he never collected any funds, notes that the Republican chairman refused to meet him, and asserts his actions were voluntary with no bribe. Boston, Ward 19, Dec. 1.
Detroit December 6 Admiral George B Belknap writes Richard P Joy commending a Marine Review article urging amending the treaty with Great Britain to allow U S shipbuilding on the Great Lakes. He argues U S lake tonnage needs protection and condemns Britain for extending claims and pressuring through Canada while urging robust naval presence ashore and afloat.
A collage of humorous excerpts from magazines like Tit-Bits Truth and Puck. Includes brief jokes on Christmas wishes hush money and stage directions, with lines about fashionably curing patients, seizing a Riviera cure, and a notion of winter snow and thaw as a backdrop.
Parker House announces a ten story extension by Winslow and Wetherell. The first three stories will use Berea stone and the next six dark brick in Flemish bond with stone trim. The tenth story forms a frieze with a metal cornice in Italian renaissance style. The building will be fireproof and soundproof with a steel frame. Construction starts before year end and lasts about twelve months. Existing estate valuations listed include Parker House 550000 Burnham 110000 and other properties on Chapman place and Bosworth street.
Mrs. Kendall Flint of Haverhill, sister of the late James H. Cameron, died suddenly at about 65. A charity figure, she founded the Children's Home and served with the Young Women's Home and Female Benevolent Society. Her brother’s estate largely passed to her, with public bequests including the Haverhill City Hospital, Pupile Library, North Church, Old Ladies' Home, and multiple societies and colleges in sums totaling significant gifts to civic and religious institutions.
The page lists a daily cycle of meals including oranges Quaker Oats with Cream calves liver and bacon baked white potatoes wheat muffins doughnuts and coffee for luncheon and tomato soup sirloin roast beef mashed potatoes browned parsnips celery apple pudding and coffee for dinner. A recipe section provides a batter with sugar butter egg milk baking powder flour sliced apples and a boil two hours hot sauce. Signed by Mrs E F Cowee Roslindale Massachusetts.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize for the best three meal menus from women readers. Each menu must list three meals for a family of five with total weekly food under ten dollars. Submissions include short preparation directions and must use only one side of paper. Include full names and addresses. menus without them will not be printed. Submissions by mail to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston.
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