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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
4
Amid piercing winds and storms residents endure at the Park street street car corner. The passage argues the subway will end the open air station's exposure, reducing pneumonia rheumatism and other ills. The piece emphasizes humanity awaiting underground shelter and the broad social benefit of completion.
Fragments describe travelers seeking shelter amid severe weather and travel disruption. Authorities note shelter options and gratitude for assistance as conditions persist, with travelers hoping for safer passage and clearer skies soon.
The article argues that Cuban leaders Campos and Gomez wage a bloodless war in newspapers rather than on Cuban battlefields. It notes the American public's interest in proclamations and rhetoric, but contends real freedom cannot come from battles on paper and urges concrete action.
Professor Hart argues in the Harvard Graduates Magazine that current athletic director positions show strength after severing ties with Yale. He notes this season was the liveliest in six years and relief from intercollegiate strain, yet expects permanent separation is unlikely. When relations resume, other colleges may gain equal status and Harvard may improve.
The anti Semite Rector Ahlwardt faced a protest in New York when an egg was hurled at him while he advertised his racial message. The piece argues Americans reject Aryan Semitic conflict and rejects A P A ism and Jew baiting as irrelevant to the nation.
The text notes Boss Quay refusing the Republican nomination claiming unfitness, while Governor Morton vows not to offer his barrel to the convention without bonds of support from Boss Platt. It contrasts Quay’s sentimentality with Morton’s hard business approach and mentions Senator Sherman’s convention experiences.
The Journal notes Mayor Curtis's letter to Mr. Quincy aims to ease the transition, predicting a smooth handover of power. In Boston the change from Quincy to Curtis mirrors a near 75-year pattern, with no real obstacles expected as Democratic control resumes in Benton after Republican leadership.
The Observant Citizen notes snow blanketing Boston with bare streets while inland areas offer excellent sleighing. Open country trails, packed snow, and minimal traffic create ideal conditions for a tranquil ride amid a pristine winter landscape. Several readers have already enjoyed country sleigh rides.
A bustling narrative mix reports a rail incident with a man slipping but escaping harm as a fender saves him. It recounts streetcar heating debates, postal department ire, and a string of light snippets about athletes, clerks, and local figures. A long short story ends with Chamberlin, a half breed, confronting MacLeod in a dramatic Euchre duel over a wife and a pistol.
Market notes show scarce fancy ducks grouse and geese with prices up. Fresh turkeys 12 to 20 cents. Western gobblers 15 to 18. ducklings 20. native broilers 20 to 27. venison 22 to 28. rabbits 80 to 85 cents per pair. game varies high. Fish stalls list cod 8, haddock 10, halibut 26 cents per pound. oysters 30 to 40 cents quart. lobsters 20 cents pound. Produce features butter 8 cents pound eggs 25 to 30 cents dozen cheese 15 to 16 cents pound. fruits and vegetables show broad price ranges across oranges, grapes, apples, pears, and more.
Last year Excelsior Jr. drew funds for the armory fund, but this year cadets expect higher ticket sales and greater merchant backing. The corps relies on selfless effort with no pay and all proceeds after expenses going to the armory fund. The show will feature a march and a fairy-dance with a mix of returning and new performers, including Spofford and several named cadets in principal roles.
A compilation of outlandish quotes and humorous snippets from various papers. It parades Rome references, anti smoke jokes, money boasts, actress vanity, liquor-politician quips, and oversized produce curiosities from Albany Oregon and Cedar Rapids Nebraska.
A poem fragment recalls the urge for a calming word as sound and memory mix. The speaker contrasts Sh Sh Sh with other words, while a scene of comfort unfolds as a loved one soothes and reassures. It ends with a signature line and place, dated 1895.
Boston resident T F Delury protests West End street railway policy of not heating cars on cold mornings. He cites riding a 15 degree car from Dorchester and alleges the company saves power when cars are cold. He asks the Post to take up the issue to secure heated cars per state law. Boston, December 18.
New York December 18 report says the Baltimore and Ohio directory plans a change in the presidency as F Mayer contemplates retirement. The successor is not yet chosen.
A reader asks which Dorchester streets will be open to coasting this winter. The likely locations mirror last year: Westville Pope's Hill Richfield Train Park Magnolia Maxwell Dix Morton Water streets Cushing Sawyer avenues and West Cottage street between Blue Hill avenue and Dudley street.
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