Boston Post weather note on timely snowstorm
The Boston Post predicts a snow storm for the day. The piece notes the storm arrived on schedule, calling it a blizzard and a political jab at Republicans.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
4
Democratic Boston and the City’s political future
The piece argues Boston will stay Democratic as long as Democratic representatives maintain public confidence. It notes a recent victory on the “clean out party” issue. cites a two year term length extended by the Republican Legislature. predicts Democratic advantage will become evident in two years under continued Democratic administration.
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Boston
Post
Republicans fail to carry city race despite strong mayoral hopes
The Journal notes the party aimed to elect its mayoral and aldermanic candidates and street commissioner and had a solid chance to win a Common Council majority, yet Republicans appear to have fallen short in nearly all races.
Democracy promises responsible Boston leadership
The election is over with Josiah Quincy as Mayor elect. The Democracy concludes it must shoulder city administration, end sham economy, unite against neglect of schools, ensure fair wages for city workers, and replace Beacon Hill governance with intelligent City Hall leadership. It backs the elected mayor and pledges vigorous, competent governance.
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Josiah Quincy
Democratic Party
Boston
A Place for Business Gains in Quincy Precincts
In precincts with business men voting the gains point to belief that Boston remains a hub for manufactures and workingmen, suggesting economic confidence tied to local voting patterns and industry presence.
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Quincy
Boston
Boston Harbor Needs Federal Action on Deepening Channel
The Boston Harbor presents a vast foreign trade exceeding 150 million dollars yearly yet remains inadequate for current needs. The Boston Chamber of Commerce urges Congress to authorize widening and deepening the main channel, remove boulders and ledges, and cut a new wider channel to reduce cross currents, stressing national economic benefits.
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Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Boston Harbor
Boston to Start New Two-Year Mayoral Term
Josiah Quincy leads a list of Boston's two year term mayors as the city begins a new era. The piece notes a fresh start for democracy and sound government in the city’s governance.
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
Treat the Women Teachers Fairly in Boston Schools
A letter urging the Boston school committee to suspend the new salary order until it is amended to promote equity for women teachers. It compares pay: grammar school masters at $3300 for men versus $744 annual for many women, and highlights a wide monthly disparity. It argues competent women deserve fair compensation equal to their male counterparts.
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Boston
School committee urged to raise pay for women teachers
The passage argues that masters are not suffering from pay, but women teachers earn slim margins or none. It urges the school committee to recognize the hardship of hard working women and raise their salaries whenever funds permit.
Mayor Curtis Faces Backlash Over Confidence
The piece criticizes Mayor Curtis for overrating his department heads and the canvasses of his managers, citing the Boston Journal estimates. It notes an intent to express sympathy while highlighting the perceived missteps in his campaign and leadership.
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Curtis
Boston Journal
Democrats Triumph in Boston Mayoral Election Victory
Josiah Quincy elected mayor by decisive Democratic plurality in a citywide victory that also gave Democrats control of aldermen and the common council. The paper credits a party-grounded campaign, unity, and democratic methods for the sweeping win and urges continued faithful public service.
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
Common Council
Algonquin Club
Democratic Party
A. P. A. Backing May Swing Quaincy Result
Comment argues that A P A support for Curtis helped Quincy’s large plurality. It warns Republicans to stop coddling the camel and eject it from the party or face being run out of the tent by the camel’s influence.
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Curtis
Quincy
Post Readers Do It in Boston Election Victory
The Boston Post declares readers backed Josiah Quincy in the Boston mayoral contest, noting its paper presented balanced coverage while amplifying Democratic reforms. It credits a larger Post constituency and fair play journalism for shaping voter sentiment and delivering victory.
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Quincy
Post
Mr. Quincy
Curtis
Boston
The
Josiah Quincy
Boston Democrats
Democracy
Repubican
Saving Clause Keeps GOP From Wiped Out In Boston
In Boston yesterday minority representation is credited with saving the Republican party from obliteration. Observers say the system would prove useful on a cold day, and yesterday proved it.
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Boston
A Tragic Idol and Other Holiday Features
Among the many featurés in this superbly illustrated edition will be A TRAGIC IDOL By PAUL BOUERGET Opening chapters of the latest and Inat nore of this distin siehed French Immortal PRIZE NOVELETTE Best of the Herald's Competition Pick of hundreds that were entered in the Herald's Competition EPIC POEM A heroic poem adjudged the best in the Bernard's Tom on The Herald Building as a Doll's House Delmonico tells how to dress a table for Christmas A touveful Christmas Carol How dolls are made All about Christmas gitta Yachting Puzzle Be sure to order in advance from your newsdealer If you don't you may miss it
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Paul Bouerget
Herald
Delmonico
Miss Popes Debut at Pope Mansion in Boston
The debut of Margaret Pope was hosted at Colonel and Mrs. Albert A. Popes Commonwealth Avenue residence. About 500 guests, many college men, attended a featureless afternoon with floral decorations, gowns of silk and chiffon, lilies of the valley, and orchestral music by Daggett's. No formal presentations occurred as guests mingled and the event transitioned to dancing.
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Albert A. Pope
Commonwealth Avenue
Margaret
Miss Pope
Amy Jaynes
Albert Pope
Miss Jaynes
Edith Evans
Ina Redpath
Lily Wright
Millie Linder
Annie Low
Lowan Hyde
Francis P. McColl
Grenville D. Braman
John Wales
George Pope
Henry Sandham
Sandham
Theodore Bates
Gracie F. Potter
W.R. Brackett
Charles §. Bartlett
Edwin 7. Fearing
Dzra J. Trull
Alexander Steinert
Elisha James, Jr
Clarence von Souther
C. H. Bond
Charles H. Cole
C. P. Jaynes
Morton Blake
Josiah W. Hayden
Leon W. Redpath
Nathan Brown Day
Emma Brooks
James Benedict Arnold
George Dow Scott
Misses Margin
James A. Remick
George Allen
Allen
Arthur Bixby
Jean Pauis
Selinger
Ruth Horton
Alexander B. Wilbur
Alexander B. Wilbur, Jr
Nellie M. Inslee
Fred Reed
Reed
Charles Crosby Blaney
J. J. Enneking
Grant Stuart
N. Foss
Alexander Pope
George R. Tucker
Edward C. North
Walter N. Buffum
William Sherman
Ida Sherman
I. A. Ratshesky
Francis Lawrence
William Lee
Richard Humphreys
B. F. Brown
E. H. Fennessy
Mary 8
B. Gale
BE. Linden Smith
F. Bancroft Smith
Boston Nurse Sought for Alleged Fraud Case
Governor Coffin received a Massachusetts requisition to surrender Lillian M. Jenkins, a Boston nurse, over alleged fraud. Jenkins contested the claim, Coffin scheduled a hearing for 2 PM tomorrow, and Inspector Coogan accompanied the case. In Police Court, her case was adjourned to Thursday.
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Hartford
Conn
Coffin
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Lillian M. Jenkins
Boston
William H. Coogan
Quincy Council approves Hancock street street railway location
At the Quincy City Council meeting the streets committee reported an order granting the Quincy and Boston street railway a Hancock street location from City Hall to the Boston line for a double track to be completed within one year from Jan 1 1896. The sewerage commissioners salary ordinance caused debate and was laid on the table. Dixon offered an order to raise the chief engineer to 800 annually and the Hose 1 and Hook and Ladder 1 call men to 100 annually.
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Quincy
Boston
Committee On Streets
Boston Street Railway
Hancock Street
City Hall
Dixon
Stirrer story of gate crasher and a newspaper man
In a Maine town hotel a group of drummers hear a tale from hardware salesman Stirrer about St Peter and a South Norwalk Lock & Bolt representative. A newspaper man intrudes via clever smuggling, earning the gatekeeper’s wary respect as he slips in unnoticed and departs with his night key.
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Maine
St. Peter
South Norwalk
South
Stirrer
New York
Mr. Stirrer
Sergent
New Haven
Pete
Peter
Holiday Whimsy and Quick Wits Across Town
A compact column captures merry December mood with cheerful lines about Christmas coming and townsfolk greeting the season. A bartender quip about coffee and a playful exchange about a harp of a thousand strings add light, humorous notes from reader columns.
Democrats face Boston mayoral defeat reshapes party rules
Editorials argue the Boston Democratic machine was undemocratic and too bossy. They call for fresh delegates, a chartered delegate convention for mayoral nominations, and a return to Democratic principles to select a qualified candidate and empower the people.
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Boston
Democratic Party
Democratic City Committee
Josiah Quincy Said Best Fit for Boston Mayor Nomination
A strong editorial urges Josiah Quincy as the Democratic mayoral candidate to redeem Boston from Republican rule. It praises his long party service, unity appeal, honesty, and broad Irish-American support, predicting his election in December 18 and a two year term.
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Quincy
Democracy of
Boston
Democratic Party
Josiah Quincy
Tipping in stores prompts debate in Observant Citizen
The Observant Citizen criticizes tipping clerks in retail stores arguing it forces customers to pay for routine service. It cites a Winter Street incident where a clerk refused to return change and notes related street chatter, plus local figures like J E Donahoe considering Cripple Creek move and Galen Stone resigning from the Gazette. The piece also describes a drunken scene at Union depot and a Ward 17 political stump journey to New York.
Harrison to Marry Mrs. Dimmock in White House Probe
Washington reports swirl around ex President Harrison possibly marrying Mrs. Dimmock the niece of Mrs Harrison A friend claims strong authority yet close associates show surprise at the reported engagement Mrs Dimmocks White House presence enhanced social life of the administration and she was highly regarded by Mrs Harrison and others.
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Washington
Dimmock
Harrison
Harisons
A Chapter on Fads Belts and Bows in Fashion
A fashion talk on belts for athletic women highlights a hatful of styles. A plaid silk belt with a silver buckle draws curiosity while old muffler folds inspire new designs. Filigree belts in green leather and gold braids pair with waists and basques.
From Ocean Side Daily Table Hints Breakfast Lunch Dinner
A vintage menu and recipe outline with daily meals breakfast items like oranges rolled oats omelet souffle hot biscuit and coffee luncheon notes orange cake cocoa dinner features tomato soup roast beef and various vegetables and coffee jelly recipes including a four egg yolk omelet and a coffee jelly with gelatine served with Mrs Alfred D Merrill of Newburyport Massachusetts.
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Alfred D. Merrill
Woodland Street
Newburyport
Masa
Boston Post Contest Seeks Three Meal Bills from Readers
The Boston Post invites women readers to submit three meal menus for a day for a five person household with a five dollar prize. Entries must be concise as a menu and follow directions. each week one bill will be printed and prize money sent. Submissions should appear on one side of the paper only.
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Boston Post
Dorchester Plea to Flood Franklin Field for Skating
A Dorchester boy appeals to the Dorchester Post to urge park authorities to flood Franklin field. With ponds freezing, the city needs Franklin field prepared for skating at the next freeze.
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Franklin Field
Dorchester
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