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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
4
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A columnist argues against debating the Davis jingo resolution in the Senate, labeling it preposterous and likening it to make-believe. The writer urges the issue be dismissed and left in committee pigeon holes, noting it is already stowed away.
A joint city council committee is urged to study how to dispose of municipal offal more efficiently. Four methods are outlined including feeding to swine contractors desiccating for fertilizer cremation and sea disposal, all labeled wasteful or offensive. The aim is a practical modern system.
Mayor Quincy proposes the city seek an exemption from paying 25 percent of liquor license fees to the State. He notes the State funds police, so Boston should be allowed to keep liquor revenue to support police maintenance. The Board of Police asks for a sizable city appropriation this year, limited taxation and no borrowing leave no room to fund it without additional revenue.
The rise of a Vanderbilt Morgan led coal trust is described as an alarming consolidation that could push coal prices higher before existing law can curb the monopoly. The piece warns such a federation of interests may extort large sums from consumers even as it anticipates eventual government action.
A fragment argues that the people will not submit to taxes imposed by any coalition of capitalists. It warns against relying on a new coal and railroad trust to widen tax power, implying distrust of concentrated corporate control.
The article traces radiations and unseen vibrations leading to photography and new tools. It notes the kathode ray as a form of ether vibration, compares it to Daguerre Morse Bell and others in technological leaps, and envisions future discoveries and humanity’s growing omnipotence through harnessing the ether.
The piece argues the constitutional change hinges on people holding their Legislature and state government to annual accountability. It warns that a two year term without public pressure invites corporate influence and favors, urging voters to demand responsibility to the people to keep the Commonwealth safe.
The article argues for restricting subway lease terms and demanding city control or city-representative oversight. It warns against a fifty year private lease and supports a ten year term with a sixty day annulment option to safeguard public interests.
The column laments a morbid streak in society after anecdotes of health concerns from ex Mayor Curtis Maine trip incidents on Arlington street and a Dorchester car mishap. It notes a Grand Opera House reopening Western manager and remarks on tobogganing and evening gown fashions with iridescent spangles and fishnet blouses.
A stately woman with raven hair and graceful arms is described as she admires her gown. The focus shifts from last year’s dress to an updated white satin princesse cut, praised as more charming for a woman of glorious build.
Police raided a Chinese gambling operation at 11 Harrison Avenue seizing a fan layout dice playing cards and counters. Ten Chinese men were taken into custody on the charge of being present where gambling implements were found.
A letter from H K Johnson of Boston thanks the Post Editor for taking a bold stand supporting equal rights for colored guests in Boston hotels under Massachusetts law. He praises the paper for addressing the issue when others omit it and urges continued commitment to equal treatment regardless of race.
A Pett reader criticizes widespread investigations into public corruption. The letter questions Senate probes, urges executive accountability, and argues officials should supervise subordinates and enforce laws without legislative interference.
Breakfast items include oatmeal cream kidney toast and potatoes with muffins. Luncheon features veal, lobster salad, baked apples, and whipped cream. dinner offers roast leg of lamb with caper sauce and apricot pudding. Recipe notes from Mrs Mellish of Wakefield provide step by step cooking tips and sauces.
A man educated at Harvard conceals a love unreturned and pursues science and travel. He returns to a memory filled Brookdale and an unresolved romance. In conversation he probes her capacity for true feeling, then a kiss seals a moment of truth.
A handwritten Lowell recipe card by Helen L. Cross lists breakfast and dinner items such as fruit, wheat products, broiled beef, baked potatoes, grham muffins, coffee, and a pudding. It provides detailed instructions for Graham muffins and celery salad with egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and cream, plus tomato stew with eggs. Address: 277 Summer street, Lowell, Mass.
The Boston Post announces a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meals per day proposed by women readers. Submissions must read like menus with brief preparation directions and cover three meals for a family of five at up to ten dollars per week. Entries due Saturdays with winners printed the following Mondays.
A fragmentary quotation page cites bar debt tensions and marital satire from Washington Star and New York Mercury. It features Mr Bickerton commenting on women and husbands, the Ho boken Terror Ashbarrel Ike bragging of stage antics, and a thirsty tramp lamenting beer stock as prodigals plan a holiday homecoming.
Dining offer lists soups roasts fish vegetables puddings fruit and desserts with tea and coffee at the Model Cafe located at 17 Merchants' Row. The item presents a full dinner service in a historic newspaper style.
Norwegian explorer C Egeberg Borchgrevink, first to set foot on Antarctica, returns to New York aboard the Umbria and outlines a forthcoming 160 mile inland over snowshoes and sledges with three pole. He asserts Antarctica is a continent three times Europe in size and discusses habitation, English claims, and scientific value of future expeditions.
William M. Sloane's Life of Napoleon Bonaparte remains popular with Century readers. This instalment covers Friedland to Tilsit, a potential Napoleonic link with Queen Louisa, plus a frontispiece portrait. Henry M. Stanley discusses Africa's development and future, and F. Marion Crawford profiles Pope Leo XIII and his household with photos of the Pope's private rooms.
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