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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
4
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The Democratic Board of Aldermen should publish the complete evidence in the Atwood-Peabody libel suit. Alderman Charles urges disclosure to recover the city’s money and expose past wrongs. The committee should report promptly and the aldermen should support the measure for transparency.
The Republican critics fault City Hall changes in minor offices as unfit replacements, while noting Beacon Hill's rejection of an efficient 13 year House clerk as a bad example. The Post argues Republicans are receiving their own medicine in this instance.
The inauguration of Josiah Quincy as Boston mayor signals a move to a practical, businesslike administration. He faces a revenue deficit of about 300,000 dollars and plans to reduce current expenses without raising taxes or borrowing, embracing a pay-as-you-go approach and tighter control of school construction and policing authority.
The city’s executive leader shows deep knowledge of Boston’s varied departments and practical needs. The speech signals a capable, useful administration that should be read by all voters, regardless of allegiance, as it reflects careful study and timely appreciation of important points.
The article argues that Representative Harrison H. Atwood of Massachusetts tenth district should resign after admitting deceit in his campaign. It laments the collapse of his case against Mr. Peabody and urges public courage to restore decency, noting a wintery atmosphere and public scrutiny. It also recounts social notes about Cambridge dances, a Christmas gift by Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, and local anecdotal vignettes from rides and whist games.
An archival line item for Ivory Soap by The Pabcter and Garas Co. Cini. The fragment presents product branding and company imprint, indicating a historical marketing or counter display from a period newspaper page.
President Cleveland trusts the people to subscribe publicly to the pew loan. The old law requires issue under that framework, with no private sale to a syndicate below market. The Post supports this course as right and patriotic, expecting robust response from citizens and noting sufficient gold to cover the loan.
The letter urges an open court driven investigation into Hart era administration corruption. It argues a civil suit for recovery of misused city funds or indictments for conspiracy, noting contractors' double payments and burned or stolen books. It demands accountability beyond Atwood’s departure and calls for criminal actions against those who conspired to defraud the city.
The New York World is praised for averting a costly bargain with the Morgan syndicate and speaking for the people in the public interest. Its forceful stance and clear presentation are hailed as essential to making the voice of the people heard in Washington.
The Boston Police Relief Association held its annual meeting in the Charity building on Char on Street. Retiring president Inspector P A Mahoney presided as directors were elected for headquarters and divisions, with an auditing committee named. Amendments to restrict membership by tenure and age were adopted, and a proposal to raise dues from four to ten dollars was postponed. The treasurer reported year gains and losses, including deaths, sick benefits, and bond losses, with total fund increases and a close of the year.
Summary of brief items: Joseph Wittman fined $30 in Municipal Criminal Court for promoting a policy lottery on December 13. Daniel Gillis of Cambridge died after a 45 foot fall from a telephone pole in Chelsea. George J. Linder arraigned for forgery, held $1000. Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union met to discuss spiritual growth methods. Boston Young Men's Congress met, passing bills and resolutions. Hugh McLaughlin, 32, fractured leg after falling from a wagon. Fire on Chelsea Street caused by overheated stove. damage $50. Police complaints against two officers dismissed under General Order 320.
The Observant Citizen notes a January forecast by a man who reads stars and predicts the weather. He claims mild conditions on the 5th and snow on the 6th, while records show temperatures from 10 degrees above to 20 degrees below zero with clear skies. The writer mocks reliance on fortune telling and telegraphs for forecasts.
Mrs Black declares her fondness for whist as she sits opposite Mr Brown and begins shuffling. Mr Brown smiles, having heard many times that Black and his wife are excellent players. He hopes for a posthumous reward of eternal whist with four players who understand signals.
Governor McKinley tells the General Assembly to stamp out lynching as a reproach to civilization and urges proper taxation to cover state expenses. He notes Ohioans favor biennial sessions and calls for liberal support of the state militia, praising soldiers who subdued mob violence over the past year.
Albany January 6 official statement says Governor Morton reviews the McGough confession amid the Shea death sentence for the Robert Ross killing. Shea’s counsel left for Dannemora to obtain McGough's statement to pursue a new trial. Morton asks the Attorney General to send a deputy to represent the State Hasbrouck designated. Governor grants respite to Shea until February 4.
A steam pipe burst at Havans's wharf Chelsea flooded the power house damaging a fly wheel belt and shutting down the Lynn and Boston line. Only four cars ran briefly on Washington avenue and Broadway between 4 and 6 pm with long gaps later. Many stalled passengers waited in Scollay square while West End traffic to East Boston and Chelsea stayed busy. Repairs were completed overnight.
The full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court overruled the defendants Sullivan Foley and Nagle in the Durcy S. Foster murder case from Bil lerica. The decision held that Livingston acted as a constable with authority to arrest, supported by a legally called town meeting electing the constables.
Cabbage salad with pepper salt dressing made from two eggs sugar cream milk mustard and vinegar cooked in a double boiler then sauced over cold cabbage. Rice meringue combines rice milk eggs sugar salt flavors with vanilla baked to a light brown. recipe credited to Mrs Alice L Root of 82 Berkeley Street Boston.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for a three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like menus with brief preparation directions, cover three meals for four to five people, stay under ten dollars weekly, and end on Saturdays. Winners printed Mondays with evidence of posted dates and mailing to the Cooking Editor, single-side paper only.
Two alleged old-time burglars named Thomas J. Powers and Thomas Welch were arrested Saturday by Division 9 police for larceny. Each is held in 800 bail until January 11. Powers has 50 prior arrests and prison time for break in and larceny, while Welch recently left the House of Correction after a year for larceny. Police say they operated as a team raiding unoccupied houses for lead pipe copper boilers and other valuables.
Sunday afternoon someone tried to burn the four story Hill building in Union square Somerville. Janitor Gott doused the blaze after about a half hour of work. Officials found a forced slide used to pass tickets and a dash of varnish and oil spread on the floor before a lighted match was dropped. Gott believes the fire was incendiary.
A collage of quips and witticisms from Puck Yonkers Statesman Brooklyn Life London Tit-Bits and others. The jokes touch on topics from Czarist smoking to lightning in forests and a playful exchange about college plans and debt.
A school girl wardrobes piece notes velveteen gowns in cashmere tones ideal for growing youths. It highlights a blue serge gown with a plain skirt and blouse, and a velveteen yoke in red brown that drapes to the waist, plus a white cheviot gown with gilt piped piping.
The writer details a skating gown of white cloth with broad brown velvet panels and velvet bodice revers. Piped pleats and large melon sleeves are described, plus pearl buttons on the bodice and skirt. The piece then humorously advises women to sew their own sleeves for independence.
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