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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a representative democratic newspaper for New England, signaling its political alignment and regional reach through archival masthead language. It frames its mission around informing readers with a distinct liberal-leaning editorial stance.
Morro presents a double feature exploring the role of dogs in service settings and how muzzle use affects perception. The piece contrasts disciplined working dogs with animals kept as companions, raising questions about safety, training, and public behavior.
The mayor assumes control of school building operations as Professor Chandler joins as consulting architect to restore public confidence. The school committee’s incapacity prompted this shift with half a million dollars yearly at stake, aiming for more responsible expenditure and reduced risk of further harm.
The article argues against seeking vindication from the Morgan syndicate deal of 1895. It notes President Cleveland is above such concerns and emphasizes focusing on a new $100,000,000 loan. Citizens should ignore vindication or condemnation and push the subscription toward a successful issue.
The piece argues the 1799 law banning foreign correspondence should not be strictly enforced for criticizing patriotic acts. It lauds the New York World for its wartime telegrams with British figures, saying the exchange helped ease war fears. Laws must be enforced, yet some cases merit restraint.
The movement for free transfers gains rapid momentum in Boston. Alderman Hall opens discussion while Representative James A. Gallivan introduces a city wide free transfers bill in the House. The measure mirrors last year’s proposal by Donovan, once passed by the House but stalled in the Senate, with optimism this session for Senate action.
An opinion piece urges Congressman Atwood of Massachusetts to resign after his sworn confession. It argues party and district members would not have voted for him had the confession been known, and says his usefulness in Congress is finished.
The text urges District Attorney Stevens to promptly present evidence to the grand jury against Collins & Ham and former city architect Harrison H. Atwood for city fraud totaling about 2600 dollars. It asserts sworn testimony city records and expert evidence establish prima facie fraud and calls for an exemplary indictment in the public interest.
A Boston correspondent denounces England's grab all policy and Tory editors. He defends American doctrine, supports Cleveland Olney, and urges arbitration over Venezuela and Alaska while condemning English perfidy and presses for a united American front.
Observant Citizen Walter Osborne wishes for a saddle horse. Fred Lake presents a small pony for Walter, raising amusement and fears of cruelty. Also details on Rev Minot J Savage potential moves and New York interest in the Quincy lineage. A late night Hanover Street act of charity aids a staggering cat.
An old advertisement shows Procter & Gamble testing if Ivory Soap floats, highlighting the soap’s buoyant property and branding during the product’s marketing push.
The Francis School in Watertown was dedicated at 2 PM with 300 attendees. The $65,000 brick building on Spring and Marshall streets houses lower grammar and Phillips primary grades and features twin gables and two entrances.
A vicar, frail and anxious, contemplates his unspoken heart as he reads his will in a quiet library. His fears center on his wife and child, wishing their final bond remain untroubled by looming mortality and eternal truths.
Menu hints list luncheon and dinner courses with beef stew details and rice cream dessert. Passenger author Mona McLean from Brookline signs the recipe notes.
The Boston Post announces a weekly prize of 5 for the best three meal bill of fare for a day from readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief preparation directions. Meals may be breakfast dinner supper or breakfast luncheon dinner as long as three meals for a family of five fit under 10 dollars a week. Entries due by Saturday November 9 with weekly prints and Sunday batch publications. Send to Cooking Editor, Boston Post.
A collection of maxims and quips from various papers. Witty exchanges touch on marriage, memory, and love across The Indianapolis Journal London Truth Philadelphia Times and Brooklyn Life with a Spanish maxim noting that the wise act as the fool at the start.
Nantasket Beach Steamship Company directors voted to construct a new vessel with capacity for about eight hundred passengers to run between Nantasket Pemberton and Boston.
Female footwear follows trends of equality with men. The article notes smaller sizes for women, prefers pointed toes, thick soles, and square tops in calfskin. Laced shoes are stylish. buttoned variants common. Low walking shoes with gaiters exist but are discouraged for daily wear.
Patent leather ties suit afternoon or evening wear with pointed toes and square sensible heels. Bronze ties pair with brown gowns for daytime events. Parisian slippers appear in ballrooms for maidens in gowns of brocade or satin with pearl and brilliant buckles. House slippers are high and fur lined for comfort after dancing.
A busy week of theatre in Boston features Mme. Modjeska at the Boston Theatre performing Twelfth Night after Mary Stuart and As You Like It, while the Grand Museum hosts A Hoop of Gold and a strong Western act. The Watson sisters headline at the Palace, and Keith's showcases Mme Carlini's trained animals. The Prisoner of Zenda opens at the Museum with long box-office lines, and Sothern's new play promises a brilliant engagement. The Queen's Necklace draws crowds at Hollis Street as Camille nears, and Bonny Scotland stars at the Columbia with Faust at Castle Square. The Park Theatre enjoys repeated encores for Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid, plus Little Christopher and Bonnie Scotland run at Tremont and Nickelodeon respectively. The Howard Atheneum counts on Rose Hill burlesque and future Gus Hill thrillers.
The grand opera season lists Faust on Monday with Melba and others, Carmen Tuesday with Calve and Saville, Lucia and Carmen Wednesday, Les Huguenots Thursday, Tristan and Isolde Friday with De Reszke and Nordica, Carmen Saturday matinee and Falstaff Saturday night with Maurel. Subscription sales run to Jan 31 at Tremont Theatre offices, single tickets go on sale Feb 10, and auctioned tickets will be ready Jan 13.
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