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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1895
Page
4
The annual aim of the opposition surfaces as the AP G A demands recognition by electing one of their number as clerk. Republicans risk public damage if they yield. McLaughlin has held the post years due to fitness and service, and will be clerk of the House of Representatives of 1896.
Justin McCarthy urges judging Irish strategy by practical politics not sentiment as Salisbury holds a firm five to six year majority in the House of Commons. Irish policy will come from Salisbury’s will, and Home Rule remains negotiable within that framework. Disraeli’s strategic move is highlighted as a major political thunderbolt.
The Fifty-fourth Congress remains in session two weeks with an unorganized Senate and a House devoid of committees. Aiming to pass a popular loan act, critics argue the Republicans must rise above pettiness and avoid obstructing the administration, though steering committee actions threaten bungling and free coinage factions dominate appointments.
The Saturday sentence of death for An gus D Gilbert is nearing execution with no further judicial delay expected. The public and courts agree the process was fair, with a full defense and access to the Commonwealth’s highest court. The motive remains a lingering question about why he acted as he did.
A Madrid report of General Campos resigning command in Cuba is treated as potentially unfounded yet plausible. The piece notes Campos witnessed the Cuban revolt evolve from a small insurrection to a full scale popular war and questions Spain's ability to subdue the island.
The summary questions Senator Sherman about reversing Democratic tariff cuts, noting the Democratic tariff reportedly added 35 million dollars in its first year versus the McKinley tariff in its last year. It asks how he reconciles a productive tariff with plans for a change to an unproductive one, and recalls five years of McKinley era tariff adjustments amid treasury surpluses and Republican spending.
Yesterday’s perfect skating day drew crowds to Common and Public Garden ponds with no incidents of drowning, despite earlier Sunday school tales. A Brighton electric car stalled after a motor burn out, sparking and stamping, while Keith’s elephants enjoyed a Sunday bath in Mason Street, causing amusement among onlookers.
The piece notes rising Sabbath school attendance and Christmas tree visions inspiring youth, outlines an idealized obituary culture in New York Herald, warns of sneaks stealing goods in Medford, and recounts a near floating house in South Boston. It closes with reflections on voice versus face in telephone communication.
A guide for debutantes to assemble elegant winter gowns on tight budgets. It recommends soft white silks with tiny sprays, white satin and tulle, or net, with square necklines and puff sleeves. Emphasizes a fitted waist, gathered or pleated skirt, and floral ribbon trims.
In a dramatic tale of war and romance, Captain Osborne dies after entrusting Reginald Carylon to care for his daughter Marjorie. Carylon discovers the girl's fragile life and, after months, proposes to become her true guardian and husband, challenging social norms and guardianship rules.
The old Cambridge post office will be moved from the Read building on Boylston street to a new four story brick building owned by J H H McNamee at Brattle Square by December 31. The post office will operate on the first floor with a larger space, and the lease is five years at 1240 annually. The lessor will provide lighting heating fixtures and maintenance to department standards. A duplicate lease signed by the Postmaster General was received by McNamee yesterday.
Thomas F Green of the Highlands, now with the Custom House, says his name was omitted from the press list of signers of Saturday’s card congratulating Alderman-elect Mahoney. He recalls assisting at A Shuman & Co and now sends his felicitations for the board election.
A Ludlow household in Vermont shares a farmer’s bill of fare featuring wholesome dishes and baked beans as the centerpiece. The menu, printed Thursday December 12, is signed by Mrs. M. BE Mayo, highlighting rural New England eating and cider apple sass as a topping.
Readable text lists daily table hints covering meals and recipes. It includes Broiled Beefsteak, Baked Potatoes, Corn Meal Gems, Doughnuts, feasts like Roast Pork with new and seaweed potatoes, and desserts such as Apple Pie and Feather Omelet with detailed steps. Recipes for Wheat Gems, Suet Pudding, and White Soup are included attributed to Margaret Comer of Athens Street, South Boston.
A set of kitchen instructions and recipes including Scotch Oats With Cream Broiled Liver Fried Potatoes Buckwheat Cakes Coffee Cream Escalloped Oysters Roast Beef Boiled Potatoes Squash Cranberry Sauce Cracker Pie Beer Cider Supper Cold Tongue Buttered Toast Apple Sauce Jackson Sponge Cake and more. The page credits Miss Mary L Miller of Bucksport Maine with the collection.
Annie Kelley of Salem thanks the editor for a $5 prize menu and praise for the Post. She notes quick sending and enjoyment of the bright, newsy paper, extending best wishes for future success. Dated December 11, 189[i].
Readers are invited to submit a three meal bill of fare for a family of five with total weekly food costs not exceeding 10 dollars. Entries must read like a menu with explanations, cover breakfast lunch and dinner, and be mailed to the Cooking Editor at the Post Boston by November 9. Prizes will be awarded weekly and winners printed each Monday.
The eight annual ball of the postoffice clerks will be held in Music Hall tomorrow night. The president and his team have worked hard to make this the crowning event in the association’s history. At yesterday’s committee meeting at Friendship Hall, reports from the subcommittees were heard and discussed.
Thomas K. Allen of Newark stray from his wolf chase near Binghamton New York becomes lost in woods twilight wolves pursue him. He is rescued when his rescuers release a pack of tame hounds chasing the wolves and guiding him toward safety. The misadventure ends with Allen realizing he was fleeing from tame hounds rather than wild wolves.
Social items note Miss Emma Howe Boston soprano announces engagement to Heinrich Unverham. She receives many congratulations from abroad, including Pauline Lucca who praised their summer study in Austria. Howe teaches at Wellesley for seventh year amid Boston society events and upcoming gatherings at Beacon Street and Unity Art Club studio.
A largely attended meeting was held last evening at the Irish school rooms in Washington street. Superintendent Mulroy J J Fernan and Denis Cashman led Irish language classes. After adjournment at 6 20 p m the gathering continued with festive contributions from J H Sullivan Denis Cashman Patrick Casey Michael Lynch and others. Sessions for Irish study occur every Sunday from 2 20 to 6 p m.
John P. Wish, Deputy Superintendent of Bridges in Boston, writes a public reply denying improper transfers in his draw service and accusations of boodle. He states no graft occurred, no house was decorated, no liquor store interests exist, and explains a beer transport during a charity fair was a routine, nonpolitical action. He notes a teamster was suspended for leaving work, suggesting the paper omitted this detail.
In a letter to the editor the investigation of early closing shows many stores favor 6 o’clock closures during January and February. Endorsers include Pauline A. Durant YWCA Everett Burr Ruggles Street Church and numerous clergy and reform groups supporting shorter hours for workers' welfare and improved conditions.
A collage of humor quotes from various papers like London Tit-Bits Detroit Tribune Cincinnati Enquirer Harlem Life Washington Star Detroit Tribune and Philadelphia Record. Snappy exchanges mix marriage, work, and social foibles with light satire.
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