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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1891
Page
4
A bustling holiday scene in Tremont and Washington streets shows shoppers amid Christmas displays. The piece notes how anticipation eases loneliness, suggests indestructible dolls for babies, mocks overstuffed “indestructible” toys, and advises simple noisy toys over instructive games to please boys without disturbing neighbors.
A collage of satirical quips and jokes from a newspaper page. It features playful exchanges about a doomed Christmas turkey and a boastful dog, mock warnings on tariffs, and racy asides about a secretary of war. The piece blends proverbs, telephone gags, and a humorous sermon parody, ending with a church scene where the congregation swoons.
Clara Barton's name is linked to a major benevolence drive aiding starving Russians. Washington hosts the international headquarters with Miss Barron supervising the effort. The plan aligns with a Northwest millers flour donation and Russian government recognition for proper distribution of relief.
Speaker Crisp assigns Massachusetts congressmen to key panels. Stevens joins Ways and Means and pushes free list expansion. Williams backs sound money on the Bland-led currency panel. notable placements include Andrews in civil service reform and foreign affairs, Lopes on naval affairs and elections, Walker on banking and currency.
The Post argues that despite nearly five hundred million silver dollars and bullion weighing over thirteen thousand tons, these holdings cannot be used to redeem that amount of treasury notes, signaling a constraint on the treasury’s redemption plan.
The author discusses the dangers of devaluation of fiat notes and silver certificates if trust in public credit wanes due to potential war with Chile. He cites 1890 legislation on gold duties and bond payments, questions Treasury gold redemption limits, and argues for allowing silver to find its market level, urging miners to seek Europe’s demand or reduce production if prices stay low.
A city board debates burdens of recounting ballots after elections. Reform proposals urge shifting ballot review to the petitioning party’s own body to curb frivolous recounts while preserving final evidence of record.
A fragment argues that aldermanic recounts are marred by handling and calls to transfer final determination to the proper body. The piece critiques the current board's role and urges removing the aldermanic recount to a final authority.
Washington reports President Harrison has removed Sam Marl D Warmcastle from the office of internal revenue collector in Pittsburgh Penn for neglect of duty. The action follows prior Civil Service Commission concerns and contrasts with inaction on other cases, including twenty Baltimore officials cited for neglect and political activity.
A resolution introduced by Senator Quay on the first business day of the current session, referred to the foreign relations committee, is seen as a standing threat to Mexico. It asks the committee to inquire whether acquiring Sonora, Chihuahua and Coahuila north of the 29th parallel is practicable for the United States. Most oppose annexation. the aim is to remove the resolution from the committee and terminate the matter.
The Abyssinia disaster prompts debate on fire risks in cotton laden ships. Fire aboard freighters is uncommon but more dangerous on passenger vessels. Experts say no absolute prevention exists and advocate banning cotton as cargo on passenger ships to curb such calamities.
Poem fragment by James Shirley praising inner beauty over outward looks. Reflections on a crystal presenting beauty to the eye and urging the wearer to make the soul as fair as the face with emphasis on modesty and virtue.
The Newport News reports the Young Men's Democratic Club of Boston held a rousing annual dinner last evening. The jubilant Post notes the event celebrated past wins and forecast future victories.
Fall River Globe notes sadness as the Boston Journal asks what Christmas will be like amid a tin plate shortage that prevents roofing the Chicago exposition building, reflecting industry cutbacks affecting the holiday outlook.
In a reflective piece the author contrasts the term recital with music’s warmth while praising Paderewski. He imagines a concert hall scene with a Steinway grand, noting acoustics and a pale focused pianist. The narrative blends humor and admiration for Paderewski’s artistry and likens emotion to the music’s glow.
Caiiaco December 24 Judge Collins declares unconstitutional the 1887 alien land law passed by the Legislature.
A collage of short witty lines and dialogues from various papers including Quebec Chronicle Washington Post Picayune Yonkers Statesman Texas Siftings and New York Weekly. The items mock weather profits social norms airport ferry lines temperance deception and rural life in quick quips and dialog excerpts.
A movement to close businesses over Christmas spreads through Boston. Lumber dealers, agricultural suppliers, and merchant tailors pledge to shut from 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec 24, to Monday, Dec 28, 1891. Signatories include John M Woods & Co, Parker & Page, Ames Plow Company, Warrior Mower Co, and many others.
A collage of notes on public figures and cultural trivia. Judge Nelson is housebound with grip illness. Senator Plumb inspires Crane’s Senator. Jose Maria Yglesias, Mexican statesman and rebel, dies last week. The order of Vesta faces bankruptcy in Baltimore. Mrs. Marshall O. Roberts, soon Mrs. Vivian, has a $40,000 annuity. Caterina Garza seeks arms or a US consulship. Pickett to edit Republican daily in New Haven. New York gains a religious Beacon. Leo XIII favours us with the Vatican map, Chicago not shown. Albert Wolff, Paris critic, dies, noted wit and gambling. John H. McNaughton and Jules Verne are cited. Dusseldorf cavalry officers hear tales of Indian fighting as Lt Powhatan Clarke studies German warfare.
In a New York Herald interview Representative Moses F Stevens of Massachusetts, a leading woollen goods producer, urges free wool to cut prices and expand markets. He backs ad valorem duties and supports Mills bill style free-list reforms including coal iron ore lumber and salt to benefit consumers and workers.
The Massachusetts Single Tax League has opened headquarters at 37 Boylston Street to carry on propaganda work. Abundant reform literature is kept on hand and rooms are open every evening. Believers and sympathizers are welcome.
Horatio Babson and D. C. Babson of Gloucester filing for insolvency on behalf of D. C. and H. Babson. Debts total 75,847 49 with 87,155 25 secured and 356 66 preferred. Assets mainly mortgaged vessel property. Offer 20 percent in 30 days.
A columnist reflects on Massachusetts politics and Governor Russell’s possible move to replace hanging with electrocution. The piece notes New York’s experiment success and contrasts captaincy heroism in sea rescues, citing Captain Murrell of the Missouri and Captain Bond of the City of Chester, then questions recognition for Captain Willigerod.
A letter to the editor criticizes a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the city to seize front land for rapid transit. The writer argues against it and urges removal of tracks and poles in central streets instead, citing Jonathan A. Lane and seeking data on passenger desire to traverse the central city. The note questions elevated roads or tunnels near 53 Devonshire Street.
Arlington Street Church seeks a new minister for Rev. Brooke Herford while a joint special committee postpones yesterday's meeting. John Mason Little denies promoting Samuel Eliot as candidate and says the field is under review. Herford preaches last sermon around January 10 with farewell planned for February. Vendome events set for January 5 and 12 with dinner for young ministers. Dr Helford to attend Harvard morning services three weeks ahead of schedule.
A brilliant Jewish wedding occurred yesterday at 5 pm in Cotillion Hall. Bride Rosa C Louis of the Lewis Cohen family. groom Michael Arndt of Stockton California. Officiants Rev Dr Solomon Schindler and Rev Dr Schaloff. About 225 guests from distant parts attended. The bride’s attendants included Elsa Rosenbaum as maid of honor and Master Lester Bernstein as page. Ushers were the bridegroom’s three brothers and others. Music by J Howard Richardson Orchestra followed by supper and dancing. Notables included Postmaster George of Providence and Julius Fellner among guests.
Cunard steamer Catalonia arrived at East Boston from Liverpool at 8 30 a m after rough seas and head winds. The ship carried a full cargo plus five cabin passengers twenty one second cabin and ninety four steerage. In the saloon were Miss Alice Brooks Samuel Dearborn Miss Laurie Faulkner J Rogers and W F Hecker.
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