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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
4
Boston Post subscription rates are listed for daily and Sunday editions with durations and prices. Instructions cover address changes, payment methods, and advance payment policy. The notice provides Boston office address and editor contact, and notes paper distribution through hotels.
The article calls Boston's new Municipal Council to consider streetcar fare reform. It highlights three cent fares, free transfers, and compares service to other cities, arguing council influence could sway public opinion and prompt legislative action.
Free silver Republicans argue for McKinleyism style free coinage as protection for silver mine owners, claiming logic and past success. They accuse allies of reneging on a trade for support, threatening party unity to push inclusion in the protection scheme.
The subway commissioners should reveal whether fifty year lease contracts are contemplated and how lease terms will be awarded. The public has a right to know the methods and limits tied to law, with open bidding and discussion to ease anxiety and keep the process transparent.
The simple funeral for ex Governor Robinson in Chicopee yesterday honored a highly honored son and beloved citizen. The Commonwealth paused legislative work, and the national flag flew at half mast, marking a solemn tribute to a respected public figure.
The funeral of a representative man drew a wide array of citizens from Massachusetts in professions trade manufacture and intellect. Governor Robinson’s affiliations with these interests highlighted the state’s diverse leadership during the Chicopee gathering yesterday.
Justice tempered to avoid offence to General Flagier and daughter in a D C Court. Miss Flagier killed a colored boy to frighten kids and was indicted for manslaughter. Pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, fined 50 dollars, three hours in jail, paid by General Flagler. The case raises questions about equal justice under law versus wealth and social standing.
The Bermuda seizure in New York Harbor is framed as a U S response to arms and men aiding Cuban rebels. It argues neutrality law enforcement protects national costs and precedent from the Alabama cases. It warns Cuban sympathizers risk U S involvement if such plots continue.
The Observant Citizen notes new cathode ray demand for educational and private buyers. James Dando receives a gold headed cane from East Boston friends at Compton House. Isaac B Rich travels to Florida amid March winds. Mrs. Winslow Warren leaves for a warmer climate. Fred Terry and Julia Neilson visit Enterprise ship at Charlestown Navy Yard. Boston sees a surge of opera with London acts upcoming.
Warner of New England, a Nova Scotian, and Hudson Breen the provincial champion in Chelsea, are targeted for a three mile race to showcase great sport if successful. The note mentions Boston mining engineers Fisk Winthrop S W Valentine and J Cullen Ayer, plus Ayer's wanderer past with the forty-niners and West mining openings. It ends with Cambridge youths praising James A Donovan's upcoming marriage to Miss Kittie Sharkey and his civic offices.
Daily table hints list a breakfast of fruit ham and eggs French fried potatoes rye muffins doughnuts coffee followed by a dinner of roast chicken with cranberry sauce mashed potatoes turnip white bread and apple pie supper includes boiled codfish with egg sauce Parker House rolls preserved peaches with whipped cream white bread plain cake with chocolate frosting and cheese sticks plus recipes for three rye meal Graham pudding and cheese sticks attributed to Mary F. Graham.
Hartford Times editor Alfred B Burr testifies at the Pond will case about attending a 1893 seance at Mr Pond residence He says a white robed figure claimed to be Mrs Pond and spirits including George William Curtis spoke of no death and beauty of existence Burr supports Pond spiritualist beliefs and ouija board truths Henry W Irving also testified noting Pond mental capacity and a 1890 park land interview without signs of liquor or morphine
Henry Dornton battles despair over his failed manuscript and ailing wife. Amid poverty and fear of rejection he considers stealing a famous name. A moral trial follows as a celebrated author offers to publish with Dornton as collaborator under the brand name.
The Boston Post offers a weekly $5 prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner or breakfast dinner and supper for a family of five with a weekly food cap of $10. Submissions end each Saturday. winning bills print Monday with one per day and a batch on Sunday. Send to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
The piece describes afternoon tea scenes with women in period costumes. A tall black clad dame wears a Queen Elizabeth ruche and satin bow at the back, with jabots and chiffon front decorations. Details cover lace, velvet, tulle capes, Medici collars, and accumulations of bows and ruches. The trend favors front fullness while Marlborough bows remain.
The ninth annual report by Labor Commissioner F W Matthews shows improved business and manufacturing activity in Maine. Railroads have recovered from a low mood. average daily wages for men with families are $1.87 with 31 cents per person spent daily. Inspector R T Chalk notes mills in excellent condition and efforts to educate young workers. child labor is improving with 93 children ordered out in 18 percent.
Post Letter Box states writers may share their Want cada for good faith guarantees. Incidents at Bigeon School may prompt consideration if the author includes a name for publication.
Dr Louis Jehl a Harlem dentist aged 60 is defendant in a $20000 suit by Miss Emily Lea 16 alleging assault in his office after serving as his maid. She slapped him and fled. bail set at 500. postponement granted to allow civil case to be settled.
A reader criticizes a Washington case where Miss Flagler killed a child who was stealing fruit. The writer questions sentencing disparity, noting a $500 fine and three hours in jail for a deliberate killing and asks how punishment would differ for a poor person.
Joseph F. Hickey argues against a $100,000 Prince Street playground, noting existing parks with $400,000 spent and odors from nearby gas works. He urges completing and beautifying North End Park instead, citing Councilman Shannon’s minority stance and urging ferocious stand for proper funding.
Paris reports the death of Arsene Houssaye a renowned writer born March 28 1815. He became director of the Theatre Francaise in 1849 and later served as inspector-general of the museums, with numerous volumes of writings to his name.
William S De Wolf aged 67 of Duxbury and Anglo American cable office died today. Born in New Bedford in 1858 he worked for Western Union in Boston before moving to Duxbury in 1881. He served on the town school committee and is survived by his widow and five children.
Chester S. Seaward of Kittery Point was killed when he was run over on the Boston & Maine tracks near Conway Junction. The 24 year old, formerly a Kittery Point station agent, apparently boarded a freight in Portsmouth to alight at Kittery Junction but fell under the moving train.
Colonel Henry A. Thomas, private secretary, said the governor is improving since his last appearance at the State House. This Saturday the governor, with his wife and a staff member, will depart for Fortress Monroe and then travel to North Carolina to visit his daughter.
The coast between the Chagres River mouth and Bocas del Toro is strewn with wreckage including panelled doors from a steamer cabin. Other debris suggests a steam vessel has been lost in the area.
A Boston resident asks local authorities to provide aid to a severely disabled blind fiddler seen on Tremont street during cold weather. The writer urges prompt assistance for near neighbors and suggests community support is possible and welcome.
A reader from Millville asks the editor whether Newfoundland residents were ever transported to that island and from which country. The brief note is dated February 22 and signed M. W. Hickey.
Congressman Harrison H. Atwood of the tenth district announces his candidacy for another term. He claims vindication for his city architect tenure after the district attorney’s non prosecution in the Peabody libel case and a city decision not to sue over alleged misused funds.
At Nashua New Hampshire meeting the Southern Bar Association elected Ira Colby as president and named E. M. Topliff H. B. Atherton Arthur H. Chase as secretary treasurer. Executive committee includes Edwin F. Jones Harry G. Sargent and others. Supreme Court judges Smith Blodgett Chase and Clark attended.
A long, collage-like page of witticisms and exchanges from various voices. Jests touch on mothers and teachers, eccentric children, stage mischief, voting, and oddball misunderstandings. Names include Chicago Tribune, Harper's Bazar, Punch, and Washington Star, with snippets of dialogue and quick homely observations.
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