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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1894
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices for Saturday Morning and The Sunday Post, with annual, half year, and quarterly rates. It instructs subscribers to update address information with both present and new addresses.
The Post reminds readers that it cannot print or publish anonymous communications to the newspaper.
Governor Greenharge says Republicans could have changed the clerkship earlier and warns against acting while the state is just returning to Republican control. He frames his response as broad minded statesmanship.
Democratic members-elect of the Common Council named Christopher F. O'Brien as their choice for president. The nomination is effectively an election and would make O'Brien president again next year. The article praises his fair leadership and strong record, urging Republicans to support a unanimous renomination.
The article notes Andrew Carnegie facing public scrutiny for armor plate fraud fines while also cutting workers’ wages. It argues no major worker revolt will occur at his plants and warns the government may pursue further armor plate fraud cases, urging decisive action to mark Carnegie’s thrift with real consequences.
Rumors claim the codfish statue in the Massachusetts House of Representatives may be retired. Protest grows to keep the emblem of Massachusetts naval supremacy. Supporters argue it should accompany any chamber remains or a preserved home in the new hall, with many friends ready to defend it.
A large bond syndicate that bought the entire $50 million issue at 117 and a fraction dissolves after failing to sell at 119. They blame Treasury currency policy for halted bond sales. The group notes they paid gold but faced a tightening string, as Treasury reserves fall below $100 million.
The text argues the European demand has faded and export pressure not present. With gold withdrawn, the syndicate cannot sell bonds at bought price including accrued interest. More bonds are anticipated to refill reserves, just retribution, and the bonds are deemed safe for members. Patriotism and wisdom are urged as lessons.
The Japan Gazette reports the Port Arthur massacre of Chinese non combatants as savage and fully as bad as described. It notes the soldiers and coolies acted against proclamations and reflects Japanese public sentiment condemning the atrocity and seeking to restore national honor.
The piece notes Rev. Francis E. Clark returning whiskerless from Europe and sparking recognition chatter. It lists concert cellist Leo Schultz joining Shawmut Church services and outlines Boston travelers sailing from New York aboard the Lucania and Catalonia with various passengers and cabin counts.
A collage of quips from New York Weekly and Indianapolis Journal features a cultured miss bored by orchestral selections and a Kentuckian poet joke. A child quips on rain punishing teachers as the year ends with a playful art editor response. The piece closes with a vaudeville style verse about the changing weather in the variety business.
The Royal Baking Powder is promoted as more economical due to greater leavening strength backed by U S and Canadian government reports. Competing powders have 20 to 80 percent less leavening gas, which would still keep ROYAL cheaper even if it cost more. The ad notes superior flavor sweetness wholesomeness and delicacy of foods baked with ROYAL.
Mrs. Annie Hicks of London, guest of Lady Henry Somerset, tours U S factories with Boston inspector Mrs. Charles Ames. An active Women’s Trade Union Association member and secretary of the London Women’s Ropemakers Union, she speaks on factory legislation and women inspectors before leaving Jan 16 on City of Paris. She recovers from a serious illness and plans to continue labor education work.
The opposition to Clerk McLaughlin appears to collapse as candidate Spring plans withdrawal. Governor Greenhalge endorses McLaughlin, calling for no change while Spring and McLaughlin hold daily talks and gauge support.
The will directs $100000 to the hospital with the principal and interest to accumulate until the total reaches $400000. At that time the funds are to be used to erect and furnish an insane asylum building on hospital land in Belmont.
Liverpool dispatch says the steamer Aurania will carry to New York William Waldorf Astor and the coffin with his wife’s body aboard.
Remains of Austin E. Snow, late Rossmore Hotel steward, laid to rest in Mt Hope Cemetery after dying tragically on Christmas night. Funeral from Warwick street home. private service with floral tributes from old friends, employer H. P. Morrissey, and hotel associates. Pallbearers: John J. Sweeney, John Golding, Herbert Hopkins, J. Oscar Black.
The piece laments jewelled insect and reptile motifs in gold ornaments and on gowns, noting emerald flies, green turtle charms, and lizard motifs adorning dainty dresses while mocking high society tastes and Ward McAllister’s views on New York culture.
The Boston stage scene outlines next week with Julia Marlowe Taber at the Hollis and Lilian Russell at the Tremont in Shore Acres. Ware and Woolf bring Westward Ho to the Museum with rehearsals led by author and composer. Shore Acres receives a fresh cast and new scenery for a three week run. Russell stars as Grand Duchess Offenbach at the Tremont. The Amazons continues at the Columbia with two encore shows. The Politician closes at the Museum.
A White Ribbon affair honoring Lady Somerset is set for next Thursday at Music Hall. The Massachusetts WCTU chapter hosts the event with decorations music and prominent attendees including Dr Arthur Little Mary Livermore Frances Willard and Louise Chandler Moulton. The banquet starts at 5 pm with speeches poems and readings planned.
A Boston sales girl showcase contrasts with New York heiresses in a photo feature. Artists present real photographs to illustrate beauty and affluence, highlighting striking contrasts in next Sunday's Post Fortune.
A clipped ad lists crochet silk, De Long Hook and Eyes, rubber combs, curling irons, Kerr’s spool cotton, bone casing binding, velveteen binding, feather stitched braid and machine oil. Items priced in cents per piece or bottle and noted as No 17 right.
Mens neckwear advertised in a condensed catalog notice features Tecks and Four in Heads styles priced at forty seven cents. The phrase No. 20 Right appears as a catalog shorthand.
A newsboy romance and sketches by Brussell brothers open with The Irish servant maids and close with the farce Clarice. Weber and Fields direct the show at the Graham Theatre. Notable performers include Marion Manola Mason Bernard Dyllyn Hilda Thomas Billy Carter George W. Carter Lizzie Derious Daly J T McGurn Dave Warfield Ed Parker and Alice C Hodgdon.
The Evangelistic Association of New England led by Rev Henry M Wharton D D of Baltimore will conduct a series of revival services at Eliot Congregational Roxbury Music Hall Clarendon Street Baptist Bromfield Street Church and other venues next week. Dr Wharton a Virginia native and a prolific evangelist aged about 40 has organized the National Evangelization Society to supply preachers singers and helpers to spread the gospel across the United States and beyond.
The Boston Post reproduces the national hymn America in the hand writing of its author and confirms a testimonial is assured. John D. Long and John Q. A. Brackett praise Dr. Smith’s services to the country and Massachusetts leaders endorse national recognition for the poet. The tribute signifies widespread public affection and patriotism.
The Post sketches a humorous scene about a female hunter running for president avoiding disqualification. She nearly shoots other hunters and stalks a crow, then resigns the idea of becoming president. The gag ends with a promise to see more in next Sunday's issue.
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