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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post, noted as a representative Democratic paper of New England, presents its motto with a mission oriented stance and a stance of refusal to muzzle. The editorial voice emphasizes its role and guiding principles in public discourse.
The Boston Post lists yearly and shorter subscription prices in pounds and dollars with 6 month and 3 month options. Readers must submit current and new addresses to Second Class Matter and send payments by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Boston office at 259 Washington Street and telephone 428. The Boston Post is available at leading New York hotels.
The Post lauds the Wake-up of Democratic alderman candidates calling Donovan worthy of renomination and Patrick F. McDonald a respected business leader. It argues for electing all Democratic candidates and notes the vote composition favors a Democratic seven to six split.
The nation hopes today’s closing session will avoid political stunts and concentrate on necessary revenue provisions and prudent appropriations. If Congress keeps to business, the country will likely avoid an extra session and enjoy continued prosperity with stable crops, industry, and currency.
The United States mints produced 76210 silver dollars from July to November this year. In six years since the act 12% took effect the total coinage reached 66,366,876 dollars, while the Treasury holds 125,061,262 fine ounces of silver ready to coin. The mint director notes temptation from the prolific silver dollar output and mentions some people have yielded.
The article warns that counterfeit silver dollars and halves, nearly identical to genuine coins, evade detection by experts. Detected fakes contain more silver and thus greater intrinsic value, a serious offense. It notes parallels to the free silver advocates proposing large scale coinage at 54 cents per dollar for mine bullion.
A period of abundant funds follows the election with call money near 3 1 2 percent in Boston and 11 2 percent in New York as banks attract loans at 4 percent. Deposits rise by 64 million while loans advance 30 million, suggesting idle capital and cautious optimism amid uncertain business in the near term.
A London cabled summary outlines a four member arbitration panel chosen by the US and British courts plus a fifth named by the King of Sweden to decide the Venezuela Great Britain Guiana boundary. The ruling hinges on possession and prescription over fifty years and aims for a fair, principled decision under international law.
The argument cites the 188 law prohibiting liquor licenses within 496 feet of a public school and the new Boylston Tremont hotel sits about 30 feet from Winthrop School. Officials must enforce the statute strictly. frontage or partial building within the limit does not matter. The surveyor’s tape line fixes the action and the hotel’s continued construction proceeds despite no license ruling.
The statement indicates that despite expectations of openness, the status quo remains unchanged and no new developments are reported at this time. No individuals, organizations, or dates are specified in the readable text.
The Observant Citizen comments on West End car workers resisting a new blue cap rule with velvet trimming, the B A A pin hockey scene, and odd anecdotes from Boston life. Anker gallery of local personalities includes Inspector Shields and a Union Station information clerk, plus a piano gathering at Mrs J Burns 3 Pinckney Street.
Mrs Margaret Ames of Maitland Street Boston receives the Post Menu prize of $. The notice appeared in the Morning Post on Monday Nov W.
A historic menu lists daily table hints for breakfast and dinner including fruits, baked potatoes, lamb chops, rolls, and doughnuts. It provides two dessert style recipes for apple pudding and hot tea cake with steps, ingredients, and oven times.
Rome reports the Reverend Dr. T. J. Conaty, newly named rector of the Catholic University in Washington, is expected to travel to Rome to receive directives from the Pope.
Miss Madeline Bouton, the well known actress with A. M. Palmer’s Heartsease company, has won a title and the heart of Baron Guide von Nimptsch, a wealthy nobleman.
The actress is reported to have become engaged to Baron Guido von Nimptsch, a German nobleman. The announcement centers on the couple and their forthcoming marriage plans.
A Munich and New York based German nobleman featured alongside diversions of the era. Bar oness Hirsch donates 100 086 to a pension fund for Oriental railway employees. Captain Slocum sails Spray toward around the world after close pirate and cannibal perils off Japan. Mme Eleonora Duse settles a Milan breach of contract suit. Archbishop Ryan marks 25 years as Philadelphia leader on April 14 1897. Miss Van Zandt returns to Paris Opera Comique in Lakme. Rothschilds give 100 000 francs to aid Paris tenants. Mrs. Georgia Merrill Oswego obituary notes Glover lineage. Oliver Wendell Holmes discussed by Howells. Archduke John of Austria alias John Orth rumored lost at sea leaves deposits in Freiburg and St Gallen. heirs seek funds.
When remaking a skirt do not lengthen at the waist. Shorter skirts can be lengthened by piecing the bottom and trimming to conceal. For street gowns braid such as Hercules or soutache is best in two to four row clusters, placed near the hem for wearers of varying height.
A Cuban independence tale follows Gaston de l Orme a soldier who joins the insurgents and is condemned by General Weyler to death in Morro Castre. His cell slowly crushes him as walls tighten during days of starvation and sleep deprivation ending with a taunting execution.
A guide on gown styling for indoor use describes Grecian border braids for ankle length skirts and ruche trims in silk or dress materials. It notes frayed edges for speed and beauty, fur bands as ruche substitutes, and ribbon bows on gore as a neat finish.
A collage of comic snippets recounts witty exchanges about secret societies meals by caterers and awkward political pursuits. Characters include Lulu George a Dr Brown Mrs Slimson Perry Pallettie Willie Giggs and John with light jabs at social pretensions. Each vignette clocks clever wordplay and brisk social satire.
A Boston sacred concert at the city theatre drew a crowded house and enthusiastic response. Proceeds from Saturday and last night performances are expected to exceed $2000 for the relief of organization members.
A memorial etching of William B. Russell, governor and noted statesman, is praised for likeness and dignity. The work blends portrait with memorial symbolism, architecture, state arms, and birth and death dates. Limited parchment and artist proofs are being prepared at the John A. Lowell Company on Franklin Street.
Mrs Agnes Hitt national president of the Womens Relief Corps Mrs Lizbeth Turner exnational president and Mrs Sands of Illinois visited the Soldiers Home Chelsea yesterday afternoon. They were guided by Captain J G B Adams and Captain and Mrs Creasey and attended chapel services conducted by Rev Charles C Pierce of Cary Avenue Baptist Church Chelsea.
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