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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post describes itself as a representative Democratic paper of New England with a stated mission and motto signaling its political stance and purpose.
The frequent deaths from inhaling illuminating gas in Boston underscore the need for stricter safeguards. Whether by accident or self harm, the gas acts as a deadly poison affecting the blood. Public authority should regulate its introduction into homes as plumbing is regulated to protect lives.
The railroad commissioners should fix a ten year term for the subway lease to limit risk and allow revision. A decade would let Boston reassess ownership and value, gauge passenger demand, and improve future contracts with better insight and safeguards.
Recounts in Boston reveal numerous errors in precinct vote counts and call for stricter accuracy. The piece argues for competent counting staff, likening errors to business miscounts and urging immediate improvements, with a future where machine counting may reduce human error.
The Common Council faces a decisive vote on new ordinances tonight. It should veto the salary increase and the early closing measure, defend fiscal restraint, and demonstrate its value as a conservative check on city government. The council must act to thwart abolitionists and influence public service policy.
The late Hon. Henry L. Pierce bequeaths an estimated two million dollars to educational religious and charitable institutions, from Harvard College to the Home for Aged Colored Women on Myrtle street. The distribution honors merit and community support, reflecting shared wealth.
The obituary notes Henry L. Pierce did not seek personal glory and did notFound institutions in his name. He left his wealth to established bodies to maximize benefit, believing more men like him could help solve wealth distribution issues amid vast modern accumulations.
A plea emphasizes unseen acts of kindness this Christmas and invites everyone to help bring blessings to those in need, noting the importance of charitable giving and community effort during the season.
The Boston measure to tax the Spiritual Temple as property used for non religious purposes prompts opposition from Spiritualists who argue belief is sacred and equal to other religions. Advocates urge impartial law, noting some services charge admission and tax rules should apply evenly to all, as supported by Marcellus Ayer.
A plea to readers to spread Christmas joy beyond their own families to less fortunate children. The piece emphasizes the true spirit as unostentatious and embodied by Santa Claus, inspiring generosity that blesses both giver and receiver.
The Observant Citizen warns that pneumonia danger rises when people exit theaters into freezing air without overcoats and when breathing warm indoor air rushes to cold streets. It shares anecdotes from Boston and London about pedestrians cyclists and sailors, urging caution and noting curious social scenes and a proposed Cuba trip by a camping club.
The office of third vice-president of the Consolidated System is abolished after the death of James R. Kendrick and the president will handle duties. C. M. Ingersoll is named assistant to the president with an office at Park Square station. he is the son of Congressman Colin Togerall.
Helen Gardner and Jack De Wolfe face a separation after a stranger claims infidelity. Their six year old daughter Alice creates a pivotal choice that leads to reconciliation. The couple remains the town’s ideal pair, with their child to thank for renewed happiness.
A collage of comic captions and quips including a burglar threatening a victim for gold and a wife wary of war rumors. Tidbits feature a Canada war joke, a drowning emergency tip from a swimming book, a nursery scene with a baby forgotten, and a Pullman porter humor about quarters in a safe bank.
A roundup mentions Mrs Potter Palmer's perceived social influence in Chicago, Duke's Trinity College endowment actions at Durham, and Macready's family ties and stage views. It also notes John W. Maynard of Ann Arbor and his land gift for the University of Michigan, plus an autograph from Signor Crispi sold in Berlin. Fashion items describe cheviot, serge, and corduroy outfits with tailored jackets and warm interlined fabrics. The section closes with a brief fashion note and a headline THE LATEST.
Report notes Cecil Rhodes did not follow prevailing dress styles on a voyage. He wore old leather slippers, a gray felt hat without a brim binding, and a flannel shirt tied at the throat with a thin white pongee silk necktie, scandalizing fellow passengers.
New York women are adopting a bold fashion fad by foregoing coats in public. The movement reflects urban style shifts and a changing city atmosphere as milder weather encourages lighter outerwear.
Steamed cerealine and cream with sugar accompany dropped eggs on fishballs and bread fritters with oatmeal gems and coffee.
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