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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with terms requiring payment in advance. It provides contact details, address changes, and notice on cancellation upon expiration, signed by A. Grozifair, editor and publisher.
The article notes Josiah Quincy takes the oath as Boston mayor for the tenth time and signals a harmonious City Council aligned with the new administration. It underscores public expectation of a policy to boost prosperity and align municipal government with business interests for broader city influence.
The Anti-Double Taxation League arrays widespread petitions to press for tax reform this winter. They seek relief for municipal bonds from taxation and exemption for personal property taxed outside the state, arguing current rates burden Boston finances and raise city interest costs.
The new state admits with a hard polygamy ban and a Mormon Church dominance in politics. The constitution bars polygamy irrevocably without federal consent, and the Church has allied with the Republican Party to control state politics and representation in Congress. The future Utah issue hinges on church state relations.
Citizens demand a city wide free transfer system to serve all districts without discrimination. They urge legislative action to compel the West End line and other operators to adopt equitable transit reforms aligning Boston with other cities and improving public convenience.
A call insists the city cannot endure paying tribute to street railways any longer. It argues reform is necessary to align with the public interest and urges immediate action to implement change.
The article reports 1895 gains in mining led by Colorado Cripple Creek and Leadville with gold output near 16.996 million dollars, silver and copper rising elsewhere. It notes strong 1895 totals for New Mexico Arizona Montana and California and mentions a near doubling of gold in 1895 versus 1894. It also includes social sketches and local anecdotes.
In a call to President Cleveland, the piece urges reliance on the public to fund a loan without Morgan syndicate involvement. It argues Congress blocks relief, warns against selling bonds below market, and insists a popular loan could succeed with banks and private citizens ready to invest at fair prices. It ends urging the President to trust the people.
A Boston weekly discusses Harvard and Cornell professors deemed Provincialists amid national debates. The correspondent recalls a car conductor’s earnings and notes numerous New England towns ending in field. Dominic Toy is remembered for opinions on a proposed Beacon Street boulevard and a sharp remark about the public project.
Private Tucker is a plain man who endures neglect from peers yet remains earnest. After unrequited affection for a sickly noblewoman, he pours himself into acts of devotion, buying flowers and spending nights by her side. In a garden confrontation he is about to utter a life choosing mistake.
The article notes a fashion pivot from oversized sleeves to tighter designs for autumn and winter. It explains wearing tight sleeves with draped silk or velvet over them to follow the new dress code while preserving style. The piece ends recalling a Parisian debate on the matter.
Under box seats the first broken fashion note appears with a new sleeve. A pale yellow satin gown with bead passementeries, a hint of bustle, and nasturtium velvet at the neck creates a striking princesse silhouette. A pompadour hairstyle features a chrysanthemum adding to the ensemble.
Berlin January 5. Several German insurance companies have joined American firms in calling for a revision of current insurance regulations.
Out of eleven published menus begun on Sunday Dec 29 Miss G L Greene of Newton wins for an inexpensive wholesome bill of fare easily prepared by young housekeepers who express pleasure at this Post feature. Greene's menu appeared Saturday Jan 4.
The text lists meal ideas for breakfast lunch and dinner including oatmeal oranges creamed dish on toast baked potatoes and tomato soup roast beef and mashed potatoes with peas and snow pudding. It also gives recipes for chicken croquettes wafers and breakfast cakes with ingredients and methods. At the end it notes Mrs. E. F. Treadwell of 8 Carver Street Somerville.
A Providence kitchen column lists a Rhode Island inspired meal plan with oatmeal milk coffee and desserts. Recipes include fried hamburger steak breaded veal cutlets bread pudding and potato salad attributed to Miss K. L. Thomas of 226 Dean Street Providence Rhode Island.
The Boston Post offers a weekly $5 prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills should read like menus with brief dish preparations, for three meals for a family of five at up to $10 weekly. Submissions end Nov 9. winners printed Mondays. Send to Cooking Editor, No Post Boston.
A collage of humorous lines from editors and readers about publishing, servants, aging, boarders, and banter. Jokes reference whiskey, vice, Christmas, boarding houses, and social quirks with playful misprints and sharp wit from early 20th century newspapers.
New York reports Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and Oliver H. P. Belmont set to wed on January 8. Gossip notes Belmont’s devoted interest, while Vanderbilt’s circle hosts dinners and receptions at Mrs. Vanderbilt’s Madison Avenue home.
Dorchester residents criticize Freeport street work as ankle deep mud dust and impassable holes hinder fire engines and daily travel. A letter from Ward 20 reader Smyth dated January 4 1896 urges the Post and local papers to push for action, noting citywide street neglect.
Dorchester Beacon notes several residents complain about Freeport street after the Boston Post articles, urging authorities to inspect. The brook outlet was closed, causing flooded cellars and property loss, prompting renewed scrutiny of the area.
A meeting at Temple Chabei Shalom Union Park to decide Friday night ritual adopted the union prayer book by a two-thirds vote. Orthodox members backed current practices. reform advocates pressed English services for youth. Officers named: Isaac Rosnosky president for the fifteenth term, plus Israel Cohen and others as directors.
Citizens Gas Light Company announces rate rise from 2 to 2.50 per 1000. Consumers allege production costs have fallen and vow to challenge higher charges. several accounts note gas cuts off as responses to the dispute.
Miss Mary Shaw visits from 73 Chandler Street and appears with Joseph Jefferson's company in February. Prof. Thomas Davidson starts a ten lecture series at 11 am on ancient thought and social problems for the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union. A studio reception by Mrs J J Enneking for Unity Art Club is set at 174 Tremont Street on Jan 16. Charlestown Club hosts Ladies Night at High Street club house with music and dancing in the Dilliard hall. Abraham Lincoln Post 11 and W R C 39 hold public installation in Waterak Hall on Tuesday Jan 7 at 8:30 pm.
The Boston Press Club plans its annual dinner for Wednesday evening January 29 at the United States Hotel. Expected attendees include Governor Greenhalge and Mayor elect Quincy with music and speakers, a novel menu, and a well organized committee-led ticket sale.
Christopher J. Halligan Jr suffered serious injuries after his father's team driven by Charles Brouthers ran over him at Dudley and Dearborn. The carriage axle broke, tossing him into the street. he was taken to Dr Daly with multiple bruises a crushed arm and probable internal injuries.
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