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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post outlines daily and Sunday subscription rates with annual, semiannual and quarterly options. It notes advance payment, address changes, and that renewals are to be paid in advance with notices of discontinuation on expiration.
The late Dr. Cullis founded a home for consumptives and it should be moved outside Boston limits. A state run hospital for contagious disease near a public pleasure area risks contagion and public decency. Consumption is contagious and should be treated like other contagious diseases. The Cullis home should be removed.
The executive committee of the Young Men's Democratic Club lays out that the currency resolution offers nothing new and repeats the party's long standing position for sound money and equal intrinsic value coins. It contrasts Democratic consistency with Republican support for free silver and praises the current Democratic leadership.
An editorial condemns a proposed law forcing savings banks to post lists of depositors as an invasive, shameless scheme aimed at aiding collection agencies. It argues the measure discriminates against ordinary savers and would illegitimately reveal private customer information, denying privacy to poorer depositors.
A comment urges that if the Legislature can require the Boston Stock Exchange to post daily names of buyers and sellers, it should similarly require savings banks to publish lists of their depositors. The proposal envisions transparency in financial dealings and questions who holds deposits in trust-like accounts.
The national committee chairman in the Senate warns of a Republican bolt as the party splits over free silver versus sound money. Carter demands a square pledge to free silver, threatening destruction of the party if not kept. The rift jeopardizes the upcoming presidential convention and hints at seismic political history.
The article challenges the removal of Ballington Booth as head in the United States and the replacement by an alien leader. It compares the so called military discipline to stage operetta theatrics and argues Americans will resist foreign authority in a charity funded by American donors.
Senator Grey of Delaware states Cleveland will not seek the Democratic nomination. He explains Cleveland’s silence by saying withdrawal requires first entering the contest. Cleveland should clarify his intentions to remove uncertainty in the party.
Worcester leads with electric street sprinklers and Mayor Brackett tours the installation with Alderman Chase and Mr Brackett F Davis. Haverhill plans a purchase while Lawrence and Newburyport weigh similar moves as regional officials eye the efficiency gain.
Long profile notes Edward de Almeida of Somerville Latin School as a key organizer and manager for football and polo, praises his role in a major school concert and in securing grounds for youth activities. It highlights his influence on the nine and his clever handling of Y M C A. relations on the hill.
Elise declares she will study business, audits accounts with a ledger and telegraph blanks, reflecting on balance sheets and the misalignment of numbers. She recalls a telegram mishap on a delayed train and argues women must be business-like, ending with her determination. Dorothy Dix.
A poetic scene portrays a pair of lovers meeting to forgive past strife and vow lifelong harmony. He pleads for one kiss as she coyly delays, feigning shyness to test his resolve.
The Post Letter Box asks contributors to provide their real names and contact details when writing about incidents to ensure accountability. It notes that genuine signatures improve the chances of the article receiving due consideration.
In New York on February 27 the Journal published telegraph messages from Charles Carter and Henry Teller. Carter, Montana senator and GOP committee chair, vows Republicans in silver states will stick to the Minneapolis platform and chide those embracing gold theories. Teller accuses gold standard advocates of trying to force a change and defends bimetallism.
A reader asks Alderman David F. Barry to honor promises made at a West Roxbury Improvement Society banquet. The letter urges him as finance committee member to secure a ward Nine playground and improve schoolhouse facilities and warns against exporting requests to other city wards. Boston February 27.
A reader denounces a Washington manslaughter trial and sentence of a prominent society lady. The letter accuses judges of bias and social influence corrupting justice in the capital, urging resignations from public service.
A Boston reader asks why two 182s at Parker House command a $20 premium while a 1940 silver dollar yields only ten cents. The Post notes coin value hinges on condition and rarity, explaining high premiums for older, scarcer coins.
Mrs A S Johnson of 55 Heard Street Chelsea asks the Post about the value of three silver half dollars dated 1825 1831 and 1834 and where to sell them. She notes a prior letter about coins dated 1852 or 1858 and seeks information from readers.
James Morrissey of 28 Mt Vernon street Dorchester hosted a large gathering to celebrate his 80th birthday. Ex Senator Hayes and Thomas Galvin gave flowers as friends praised him as a hospitable entertainer. He is father to thirteen children, six living, and his son Dennis H. Morrissey is chief clerk in the Board of Assessors.
Southern carnival tradition rises with dawn processions and Rex and queen. Northern cities share pre Lenten events with bicycle costumes in black velvet and white mohair, detailing jackets blouses gloves stockings and accessories as part of festive dress. THD LATEST.
Rear Admiral Charles C. Carpenter U S N retires from active duty after a 46 year career. He joined as a midshipman from Massachusetts on Oct 1 1850 and served on ships including Portsmouth Merrimac Roanoke Colorado and Dolphin. He helped capture slave brig Echo with 300 slaves aboard and later the slaver Wildfire with 600 slaves aboard.
In 1861 the vessel served with the Texas and east gulf blockading squadron and later joined the Flag of the South Atlantic squadron. In 1862 it helped capture Anglia and Emily. Admiral Carpenter’s retirement triggers changes with promotions including Commodore T O Selfridge Jr to rear admiral, J N Miller becoming the leading commodore, and A V Reed moving into the commodore vacancy at Portsmouth Navy Yard.
Salem February 27 The bail of Clarence Murphy charged with embezzling 50000 dollars was raised to 26000. District Attorney White secured the increase after Murphy’s counsel Northend and Hurlburt opposed it citing lack of evidence. The DA said he did not seek to punish Murphy or hinder his defense.
Shareholders at a special meeting in Montreal authorized the board to issue debentures for 600000 in addition to 600000 already issued. The funds will finance new buildings, underground wiring in Montreal and long distance calls. The company reported gross revenue of 1087124, expenses 787249, net 299874 and an 8 percent dividend.
Wesleyan University faculty in Middletown Connecticut seek authors of fake telegrams sent to press associations and papers claiming a bloody fight and professors burned in effigy on February 22. The hoax is deemed untrue. students will face discipline if identified. One student has confessed.
A dinner at the Revere House hosted by William E. Andrews celebrated Charles F. Tinkham Fred L. Briggs and J Bernard Walsh. They received numerous congratulatory telegrams for the birthday event. Mr Andrews works for Undertaker Tinkham on Howard Street.
A historical menu lists breakfast items including oranges or apples rolled avena and cream sirloin steak baked potatoes buckwheat cakes and maple syrup coffee. Luncheon features cold tongue escalloped potatoes bread cake tapioca cream chocolate. Dinner offers tomato soup roast lamb mashed potatoes boiled onions cranberry sauce bread and Salem pudding with fruit.
A recipe list and meal plan describes supper items such as baked apples cream mashed potatoes and lobster salad with dressing and garnishes. The note is signed by MRS. M. E. BRADY of Canterbury street Roslindale.
The Boston Post offers $5 weekly for a three meal bill of fare from women readers. Meals may be breakfast lunch dinner with recipes. Limit $10 weekly for a family of five. first contest ends Nov 9 with weekly rounds thereafter. Mail to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston. write on one side only.
A Yonkers conductor notes light evening traffic while a passenger jokes about improving it with a lighter lamp. The exchange reflects playful newspaper humor amid a string of cartoon captions and rebukes from era periodicals.
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