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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1894
Page
4
The Sunday Post details daily and Sunday subscription prices, durations, and delivery terms. It notes address change procedures, Second Class Matter status, and payment instructions including making checks and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Post urges fellow papers to cooperate in making the America testimonial a grand success. It frames the tribute to patriotism as a broad national sentiment and asks contemporaries to assist without narrow prejudice.
A Saturday Hanover Street accident shows current streetcar fenders fail to stop a person from being crushed. The Post argues that the existing fenders are ineffective and call for genuine, properly attached fenders on electrics to prevent injuries like the death of Nathan Goldman.
The Reichstag’s refusal to prosecute a Socialist member for not cheering the Kaiser curbs autocratic pressure. The mover sought treason charges, but the vote defeated the measure, signaling a limit to subservience and restraint on government over speech.
The piece cites Ex-President Harrison from an interview with Colonel Alexander, predicting Republicans will face currency questions if they gain full control in 1896. It urges the current Democratic administration to complete currency reform promptly, noting reforms already made to silver and tariff laws.
A Post endorsement lists Massachusetts leaders from state officers to judiciary, church, education, science and commerce praising Samuel F. Smith for his role as composer of the national anthem. The letter speaks to shared patriotism and broad support for a fitting testimonial to the 88 year old figure.
The Saturday shipment of 3.6 million dollars in gold to Europe and the U S Treasury gold reserve falling to 97 million renew concern in Congress. President Cleveland in his final message spoke clearly on the currency issue and urged decisive legislative action.
The piece argues immediate action is needed to avoid repeating the cycle of selling bonds to shore up a dwindling gold reserve. It notes heavy gold shipments and large withdrawals, with gold hoarding by banks and bond prices falling after gold engagements. It proposes Congress tackle currency reform this session.
Boston delegates opposed the Socialist plank at the Denver labor convention, defeating the push for public ownership of means of production and distribution. The piece argues gradual change is safer and rejects government ownership of all enterprises as impractical.
Since the new tariff law took effect, business adjusted to normal conditions with a rise in revenue receipts. Disturbances in whiskey withdrawals and delayed merchandise shipments ceased by September, and no further changes are expected until woollens rates drop on January 1, 1895.
A short nostalgic poem notes a youthful uncle Jim finding joy in simple verses. It recalls Riley’s sentimental voice and praises the child like delight in Hattie’s kisses during an anniversary reflection.
Saturday afternoon the Observant Citizen reports Mayor Matthews and Mayor elect Curtis meeting at the Parker House with ex Mayor Hart passing by. The piece also notes Benjamin W. Wells retiring as treasurer of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts after three years of hustling.
A photo visualizes Miss Marion Abbott in the third act of The Profligate at the Columbia Theatre. She designed the gown, which features figured silk organdie over green silk, a ruffled lace-trimmed hem, and a matching waist with puffed sleeves.
The Boston theatre scene features Della Fox star debut at the Hollis in A Kentucky Girl with Sadie Hasson, Annie Lewis, Fanny Johnston and Clinton J. Elder among a busy cast. Roland Reed headlines at the Museum. John E. Kellerd stars Judah at the Columbia. Goslin and Gibbs praised for versatile roles.
A description of a dress features bands of satin ribbon and rosettes with long streamers nearly reaching the dress bottom. A green satin belt cinches the waist completing the fetching costume.
Mrs. Ann Adams Spear widow of Alpheus Spear and Quincy’s oldest resident died at her daughter Abigail Newcomb’s home after years of good health. Born March 4, 1797 in Quincy she married Alpheus Spear March 20 1819. She leaves one son Warren Spear and three daughters Sophia Berry Abigail Newcomb Emily Blake along with fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at her daughter’s Wancock street residence Tuesday at 2 30 p.m.
The program includes readings and vocal and instrumental music by a group of Cambridge participants. Notable names include Miss Stella Goldman Miss Sophie Charak Miss Gussie Lumainsky Miss Celia Fainburg Harry Wolper Louis Godman J Samuels W Lumainsky J Burman Miss Kate Regan Miss Rose Brown Miss Ray Mittensal and the Misses Charak of Cambridge.
The Massachusetts Women’s Christian Temperance Union hosts a banquet in Music Hall on January 3 at 5 p.m. Lady Henry Somerset will be honored with after-dinner speeches by Miss Willard Mrs. Livermore Dr. Little Dr. Lansing Mr. Capen and others. Notable matrons include Mrs. Bancroft wife of Cambridge mayor Mrs. Joseph Cook Mrs. Mary H. Hunt and Mrs. EF Trask Hill.
Invitations have gone out for the wedding of Mr Abraham Isenberg and Miss Bella Goldstein on Tuesday January 1 1895 at 4 pm The ceremony will take place at the Paldwin Place Synagogue and the reception at Music Hall corner Washington and Springfield streets.
The Brockton exposition at Canton Hall closed with gold souvenirs totaling 1500 awarded to those guessing attendance. The final attendance was 9775, with the five closest at 9777 sharing 500 dollars. Other top guesses won 300, 200, 100 and smaller gifts, including 59 and 25 dollar prizes.
Mr and Mrs Charak hosted a dinner party at 50 Leverett Street in East Boston Cambridge and the West End to celebrate their son Harry reaching his majority. About 25 couples attended as Louis Golden presented Harry with a gold watch and chain before the evening’s entertainment began.
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