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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a leading Representative Democratic paper serving New England regions with political commentary, editorials, and daily news including local and national updates.
A Republican majority on the Boston Board of Aldermen in a Democratic city is described as an anomaly that has signaled trouble before. The piece hopes party antagonisms won’t harm public interests and notes the newly elected Republicans include capable, experienced men likely to make a creditable record if governed wisely.
The re-election of Street Commissioner Duane is praised as faithful service benefiting the city. He begins a third term with deep experience and city knowledge, though the margin could have been larger. the office remains nonpartisan and the result has a positive moral effect.
A dramatic light fades with the death of Alexander Salvini. Son of celebrated Italian stage figures, he showed versatility and ambition beyond his age, with hopes that years would refine his talent. Lovers of the stage mourn a promising career cut short.
The city chose to regulate liquor traffic rather than prohibit it, signaling public preference for licensing. Strong opposition emerged from residents fearing intrusion of retail liquor in neighborhoods, with Governor Wolcott cited as influencing policy.
The piece argues that Boston’s attractiveness lies in practical weight of a united large city. It contends that joining neighboring communities would boost its metropolis status and enable coordinated public and commercial development for a wider New England region. It frames future regional success as tied to this plan.
An article analyzes a mob attacking a Chicago home where a so called divine healer worked miracles. It argues miracles must prove permanence and criticizes the mob for violence while noting foreign roots and public demand for lasting results.
A fragment discusses the potential impact of salutary restraint as a governing principle. It signals consideration of prudent limits on power to prevent excess and safeguard public interests.
A Boston polemic argues against vested private rights in street use, urging that public ownership of streets cannot be sold. The piece calls corporations to pay for street use and warns against transferring ownership from the people. It also notes the return home of John C Lovejoy after Cuban service and reports the death of Alexander Salvini with tribute to his wife Maude Dixon.
The Observant Citizen notes busy holiday crowds revealing quirks of shoppers especially women, and jokes about a Boston organ sale and removal from Music Hall. It mentions Boston Harbor lighthouse plans, new playgrounds at Neponset and West Roxbury, skating shortages, a near accident involving the Boston Rivals, and slow patent office actions hindering inventors with a teaser about a puncture free bicycle tire by George H. Clark.
Grace E. Chapman of 86 Spring Street Stenchan writes a collection of short stories featured in The Post. The pieces explore everyday life with crisp dialogue and concise narrative.
A debutante adapts simple white mull into a luxe gown using embroidered bands sewn with silvery beads and lace. Glass beads, velvet trims, and practical paper tracing help replicate stylish looks at low cost, with time as the main expense.
Miss Alice Low of Wyoming Mass to head the inauguration ball in Washington next March. Mark Hanna plans a grand ball to eclipse prior events. London Daily News notes Salisbury’s pleasure and Bayard banquet plans. Clergymen and leaders pursue pilgrimages to Rome and the Holy Land. McKinley pledge to ride in Superintendent Miller’s car recalled with plan to redeem it. Rumor of Don Carlos abdication shown unfounded. Cincinnati sound money parade success praised with banquet for General Hickenlooper. Trove of journalists aim to erect MacGahan memorial in New York. Niehaus offers three sketches for a statue with one chosen.
Classic advertisement recalls a mother giving Castoria from infancy to motherhood. The repeated line emphasizes trust in Castoria across stages of a child’s life, culminating with mothers giving Castoria to their own children.
Mr. Charles J. Bell has been selected as chairman of the executive committee, signaling leadership oversight for the organization. The announcement names Bell to lead strategic discussions and guide committee actions.
Charles J. Bell serves as chairman of the committee of arrangements for the upcoming inauguration ball. Other officials were not listed in the fragment.
Alexander Salvini son of the Italian tragedian Tomasso Salvini died in Florence after a long illness. Born December 31 1861 in Rome he came to the United States in 1881 and performed with several companies before becoming a star on his own. He married Maude Dixon about three years ago and is survived by his wife.
A special Boston and Maine train conveyed the body of James R. Kendrick third vice president of the consolidated railroad system to his home in Lebanon New Hampshire. Representatives from New York New Haven Hartford Old Colony Fitchburg and Boston and Maine attended. The Park Square station desk and chair were draped in black with laurel and evergreen wreaths.
Albany dispatch reports Sheriff Tamsen has been cleared of charges after months of investigation. No further action was taken against him in New York City.
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