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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1896
Page
4
The piece argues federal divorce legislation is desirable but unconstitutional without constitutional amendment. It compares marriage law to a national bankruptcy framework, noting time for amendment and urging concurrent state laws to harmonize marriage and divorce rules across states. It emphasizes preserving state rights while pursuing uniform standards nationwide.
The piece argues that recognizing the Cuban republic is an executive prerogative, with Olney defending presidential authority. Congress may advise or legislate but cannot direct recognition. The Cameron resolutions won’t reach the Senate before recess, and likely no action from the House by March 4.
An editorial urges the Common Council to block the new ordinances affecting salaries bonds and City Hall business hours. It argues the council should exercise its authority as a vital check on unwise legislation and serve the public by rejecting the draft in its current form.
The stock market sagged amid war fears and Cuban anxieties with Washington selling on the short side and gossip about Cuba’s independence. London’s unexpected purchase supported values as Friday's news of Senate recognition fueled a market rally before closing.
Fragmentary text notes a shift in public sentiment from a scare to a panic, with limited context about the events or factors driving the change. The sentence suggests an analysis of how fear evolved, but lacks specific details, dates, or named entities.
Directors of Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company face sharp censure for failing to act after Treasurer Miles confessed embezzlement. The panel delayed police notification, risking public trust and implying biased enforcement of the law. The piece urges prompt action to protect stockholders, depositors, and the wider public.
A reader recalls a noisy Sunday at Frog Pond in the Common and encounters Governor Roger Wolcott returning from King's Chapel. The piece shifts to reflections on the Spain scare, Olney as a diplomat, Bacchante pronunciation debates, a Somerville florist display, Ben Brickett’s civic stance, Bryan lecture gatekeeping, and a note on Boston police Inspector Howard’s efficiency.
The piece mentions a friend of newspaper men reported quite ill at his Shirley street home while assisting in the Miles defalcation case at Boston Safe Deposit. It also highlights Waltham as a skating hub with Lake and Charles River nearby, noting many local and out of town skaters and a crisp, clear night vibe, as described by a reference to Denman Thompson.
Mary Anne Lee of Newport Kentucky claims lineal descent from George Washington and is a popular, leading figure in the Newport chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is the daughter of Colonel George Washington Lee, a prominent Kentucky attorney.
The text profiles various figures and topics including Lee's descent from a central revolutionary figure, Miss Lee presiding gracefully over her father’s household, Sir Henry Irving’s swordsmanship, Professor McLaren, Sardou’s Spiritisme for Sarah Bernhardt, a 14 month old Reading girl with four great grandmothers, Emanuel Schwab’s 100th birthday and career, and Conan Doyle praising the enduring value of books and classics at a London dinner.
The article notes that straight belts are rarely worn, with the buckle remaining key for corslet belts. It highlights front placement with velvet rabbits ears, and a shift from plain metal to Russian enamel, amethysts, turquoise, and rhinestone styles. It advises using one large buckle or multiple small buckles for effect.
The article notes fashion shifts toward jeweled buckles and decorative buttons. Precious stones form delicate buckles, with enamel stress buttons and medallions edged in brilliants. Burnt ivory mixes with brilliants for a refined look, while pearls and metal buttons mark cheaper garments to be avoided.
A centuries old Malay tale recounts Tajrama's fiery passion for Zulolo. After insulting her, he murders Sheshadri, triggering a bloody chase by Venkatadah and kin. Tajrama is slain, and Zulolo later marries Venkatadah.
A reader, Elizabeth C. Sanger of 568 Broadway South Boston, thanks the Post for publishing her short stories. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity provided to the public, noting happiness and profit for readers and wishes continued newspaper prosperity.
Christmas Sunday joy marked Wood Memorial Church Cambridge as the mortgage debt was burned after nine years of fundraising. Pastor Isaiah W. Sneath recalled the church’s founding and efforts to raise 4200 dollars as twelve indorsers watched, their note burned with incense and the congregation singing the Doxology.
Marcus Madden ordained at Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston chanted his first Mass at 9 am yesterday at St Patrick’s Church Water town. He will sing high mass on Christmas morning at the same altar. Madden is a Watertown native and public school graduate.
The subject began at a local high school, graduated and entered Boston College, completing his studies in 1892. He then pursued priestly formation at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, marking the transition to his religious career.
Rev. John J. Garrity of the Church of the Assumption preached on St. John the Baptist as the precursor of Christ. He asserted that if John’s teachings were followed, all flesh could sit in peace and see God’s salvation, noting John preached to all, and that Christ called him the greatest prophet born of woman.
Miss Cleretta Nora Avery, a 10 year old colored girl preacher, will speak at the noon meeting of the Evangelistic Association of New England today at Bromfield Street Church. The event supports the Industrial Institute for Colored Girls in Charleston, South Carolina.
The twenty fifth anniversary of St. James's Church Cambridge will be observed with morning afternoon and evening services. Rev Edward Abbott will be assisted by Revs Thomas Fales J W Birchmore Edward L Brown and R H Howe D D. The Episcopal church founded in 1864 by Rev Andrew Croswell. First services held Christmas Eve 1864 in North avenue building. The present edifice, a gift from Mrs James Greenleaf, was built in 1871 and consecrated December 21, 1871.
A group of thirty seven federal postal workers met at the American House to form the Federal Penny Aid Society, offering sickness and death benefits. Membership is open to all post office employees, with two dollar annual dues and a daily sickness rate, plus one dollar for death benefits totaling one hundred dollars. Officers include Countie as president Fitzgerald as vice president Byron as corresponding secretary Ferrin as financial secretary and Morey Whelan and Abbott as directors.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Tit-Bits and Fliegende Blätter and Harlem Life. Jests about marriage delays and monologues reveal social quirks, with lines about nin comical insults and postponed weddings.
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