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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1896
Page
4
A brief notice from the Boston Post identifies the Representative Democrats of New England, noting their regional role and communal political activities. The snippet emphasizes party organization without detailing events or dates.
A letter defends Colonel Albert A. Pope against misquotation of his remarks on workers. The Hartford industrialist is praised for hard work, employing about 3000 men, providing wages, welfare, and a $100,000 park for workers. The piece commends his broad view on labor interests.
The author denounces Boston newspapers led by the Post for excessive space given to the Gilpert execution and a prize fight in Mexico. They argue sensational reporting breaches moderation, note unavailable legal limits, cite New York failures, and propose voluntary press self restraint to a half column.
At a Boston aldermanic hearing on street railways supporters push for three cent fares and free transfers. They argue single fare travel across West End lines, including school trips, is reasonable and that the monopoly should concede lower fares or face growing pressure.
The writer urges lawmakers to strip the subway commission of long term control over Boston’s rapid transit, arguing a fifty year lease risks city oversight. Ten year terms are already long, and market leases rarely exceed five years. The piece questions safeguarding future generations from losing transit oversight.
The formal entry of Boss Quay as a Republican candidate for President sparks fierce criticism of his ethics. Critics argue his past offenses stain the party, while supporters say the GOP bears responsibility for elevating him and must defend his ambition.
A scathing editorial denounces Quay and his record, arguing the statesman’s ascent is unthinkable, exposes his character to scrutiny, and warns the party that tolerating such degradation erodes public confidence by a large margin.
The essay argues Washington's birthday is a national holiday symbolizing the republic's foundations. It links Washington to the revolution and nation-building, and suggests Lincoln's birthday will join as a future national holiday, embodying unity and republican genius.
An Observant Citizen recounts Fred Terry and Julia Neilson at the opera, noting their striking appearance and public attention. Other sketches include a sleepy opera critic, a Boston suburb town meeting on a street railway franchise, and a dramatic jumping contest ending in a marriage and later a visit from George Washington.
A Virginia farmer offers his daughter Annette in marriage only to the man who jumps for it at a village frolic. The oath, a dramatic challenge, sets suitors racing toward a grassy field as social custom and romance collide.
The lines praise a brave, wise soul whose nation honors his tomb with enduring fame. It extols freedom and noble memory, linking national destiny with the departed hero and welcoming tribute even from English tongues.
Poem extols Samuel Dunlop praising an American figure as a national beacon. It frames the subject as youthful yet revered, likening the nation’s devotion to a mother’s love and to monuments built from love rather than art. It seeks divine power through love and national homage.
A short verse reflecting on perception and time. The speaker compares night and day to eyes of the world and a life, noting light fades with love's end. The poem credits Francis W. Bourdillon.
The writer addresses editor concerns over Irish stage stereotypes and racial tensions. He argues for equality yet admits personal discomfort in social mixing, praising humor over tragedy and noting natural repulsion between races despite claims of moral equality. The letter is signed An Old Vet of the War UNCLE SAM'S DAUGHTER.
In a letter to the editor an Old Veteran of the War urges a Massachusetts plan for segregated hotels, but George W. Johnson of 89 Court Street objects, noting existing laws prohibit discrimination and affirming willingness to use available accommodations regardless of race or color.
A reader urges the South Boston common council to seek an outpatient department for the City Hospital to be located in South Boston. He argues it would reflect better on the area than playgrounds or Fourth of July funding and cites Post letters from August 2 and last Sunday as support. He notes workers on the strandway and urges council members to recognize local residents.
Albert Ferry Weather appeals to the Post to publicize alleged liquor sales by Roxbury bars near churches. He urges General Martin to revoke licenses in Stations 9 and 10 to preserve a holy Sabbath and warns of exposing further facts if not addressed.
The piece surveys U S ambassadors abroad facing hardship and expense during war talk. It highlights Terrell in Turkey, McDonald in Persia, Denby in China, Tripp in Austria, and U S peers in Greece and Italy, noting salaries, homes, and the burden of representing America amid international tensions.
A reader asks the editor to clarify the law on heating street cars. He notes warmth on the Egleston Square line but cold cars on the Brighton line when winds rise and says conductors tell him to mind his own business. He seeks a civil explanation and accountability.
A curator of comic lines and sharp putdowns appears as readers marshal snippets from a range of papers. Jests on libel, manners, and money collide with a judge and a burglar quip highlighting social foibles and petty desire.
Miss Frances M. Goodwin of Newcastle Ind is commissioned by the government to carve a marble bust of Schuyler Colfax of South Bend for the Washington Senate gallery. It is the second time a woman receives such a commission. Miss Goodwin is praised as a talented sculptress and aims for a perfect likeness.
Engineer-in-Chief George W. Melville of the U S Navy, sole survivor of the Jeanette Arctic expedition, lectured for Harvard Engineering Society urging a federal plan to train hundreds of thousands of students in military and naval affairs. He favored university led supervision, expanded naval engineering curricula, and closer ties between colleges and the Navy to strengthen national defense.
Advice on home sewing for shirt waists with detachable collars and cuffs. Describes color pairings blue satin, heliotrope velvet, lace jabots, chiffon fronts, and velvet trims. Features examples for matronly bodices and decorative sleeves using velvet, white mull, and black net accents.
At the public health committee hearing in the State House Fitchburg mayor and practicing pharmacist Rockwell testified that pharmacists would fill prescriptions from reputable doctors for bona fide illness even without liquor licenses. Witnesses Conor Talbot and Whitney discussed licensing and incriminating evidence in board cases. The session adjourned to Friday morning.
Gypsy Smith opens his final Boston week at People's Temple tomorrow and then moves to Denver and Washington D C. The Y M C A State executive banquet follows next Thursday at Hotel Brunswick with guests ex Governor James A Beaver, Rev Alexander McKenzie and Walter C Douglas.
Government records highlight Royal Baking Powder Company at 108 Wall Street New York. The note identifies Royal as a pure cream of tartar product associated with the firm.
Dr James R Cocke will lecture next Saturday at 8 p m at Association Hall on The Power of the Voice to Reveal the Character. On Sunday evening the First Baptist Church Common wealth avenue will host selections from The Elijah with Arthur Beres ford singing the Elijah solos and Mrs Jeanne Patrick Walker as the widow. Mr D Crosby Greene Jr will present the tenor solos and Miss Gertrude Edmands will sing O Rest in the Lord.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submissions must include a concise bill with brief preparation directions, cover breakfast lunch and dinner, limit weekly food cost to ten dollars for a family of five, and be suitable for American citizens. Entries due each Saturday with results printed the following Monday. communications to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston. Do not send stamps. Write on one side only.
Brigadier Brewer chief division officer of Salvation Army in New England conducts special Sunday services at Bowdoin Square corps with his staff assisting.
A brief note states that Salvation Ot cannot be used to create a new erm while it may help heal bruises.
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