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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
4
The West End road blockade by workers causes community disruption. Workers seek fair consideration of grievances without wage demands, asking only recognition of union and smoother adjustments of minor details. Amicable settlement appears possible with tactful dialogue.
The article notes the Washington holiday recess will not hinder legislation and calls the Fifty fourth Congress a do nothing session. It argues absence from Washington may reveal public desire for rest and economic restraint in spending.
The piece calls on the Democratic party to unite at city state and national levels to avoid defeat. It urges rejecting reconsideration of last night's ordinances and sending the matter to the incoming City Council for deliberate review amid public disapproval and salary concerns.
The Mate Bram trial before the United States Court in this city captivates with sea crime drama akin to the Fall River case. Bram testifies in his own defense, a feature Lizzie Borden could not have. The proceedings unfold aboard a vessel with a limited circle of suspects and brutal, almost inconceivable murders.
The piece praises Richard Olney of Massachusetts as a skilled diplomat and capable statesman in President Cleveland's cabinet. It notes Massachusetts strength in Washington with Hoar Yodge Reed Dingley Merrill and Aldrich, and argues New England's national impact reflects the quality of its leaders rather than mere circumstance.
The Common Council rejected the new draft city ordinances including the salary grab by a 29 to 28 vote. It praises the council for standing by its action and urges a firmer position at next week’s final meeting of the year.
The wife of General S B Buckner visiting Boston with her husband is said to resemble closely the wife of Governor Wolcott. Mrs Buckner was described as sharing features with the Wolcott spouse during the colonial era observations.
The excerpt notes friends praising a young man and mentions questions about winter signs reading Feed the Birds, interpreting lack of warning as a potential good sign but still suggesting caution.
A lone newsboy in New York braves cold Christmas streets until a wealthy German immigrant, Hans Vernberg, buys him mittens. Hans learns of a sick mother and, guided by the boy to a tenement, reunites with Gretchen, his long separated wife, as they embrace their rescued infant and share a joyful, hopeful reunion.
The Observant Citizen reflects on a clear cold Christmas Day with New England winter scenes and ample greenery in holiday decorations. It notes charitable appeals and social anecdotes including a Tremont Theatre misprint on Mr Hopper, a January 1 Boston Deaf Society levee at Arcade Hall, and C. M. Ingersoll Jr joining the New Haven road presidency staff with a Park Square office.
The article surveys prominent figures from politics and royalty, including Mrs. Vanderbilt’s social reception in Boston, Mr. Ran som as a leading North Carolina landowner, and Governor-elect Leedy fleeing Populist crowds. It also notes royal households and their flirtations with dairies, plus Edith Lyman Collins’s engagement to a Turkish-legation member named Redd Bey.
A collage of witty quips and brief notes from humorous columns and fashion tips. The mix includes cartoons on civil service, social commentary, and advice on purses and dress, reflecting light entertainment fare and period tone.
Peel and seed a large marrow and slice it. Add one sliced onion and boil in salted water for two hours. Drain and dry.
The piece notes fashionable purses fashioned from elephant hide and monkey skin in chocolate tones. It then casually shifts to rough leather purses, a soup recipe, a cauliflower stuffing dish with bread crumb topping, a devilled sardine appetizer, and ends with the address of Mrs. Annie Buckley at 1 Nichols Court, Roxbury, Massachusetts.
The home at 12 Bremen Street East Boston hosted a surprise party Tuesday night for Mrs. Ann Ryan who received a banquet lamp. Miss Hattie Hazelton gave the presentation speech. The event featured singing music by an orchestra dancing and a collation with about forty couples in attendance.
A reflective verse piece laments the aging Charlestown Bridge once famed for its crooked appearance and storied past. It recalls past skirmishes, courtships, and local characters, hints at a funeral and a new bridge, with colorful local names and memories.
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