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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

4

Georgia Trust Law May Force Massachusetts Action

The Boston Post reports that Georgia's Calvin law voids or voids trusts and combinations that lessen competition in imports or domestic production. It imposes charter forfeiture or business exclusion for corporations and fines or imprisonment for individuals. The piece urges Massachusetts to adopt similar measures noting recent success against a tobacco trust.

Georgia Tobacco Trust Cleveland Congress Massachusetts New England

Prohibition Fails in Maine and New Hampshire Governors Admit

In inaugural addresses Governors Powers and Ramsdell confess failure of the prohibitory law. They note liquor sales continue and enforcement is weak where public sentiment is lacking. The piece argues for ending the humbug and establishing a reasonable legal rule.

Maine New Hampshire Powers Ramsdell Massachusetts

Democratic unity urged after Chicago dinner speech

A Chicago speech by William J. Bryan is cited arguing against unconditional surrender and urging Democrats to reunite. The piece notes the Chicago convention shifted public policy and warns against reviving past campaign issues, urging the party to move forward for the people.

William J. Bryan Chicago Democratic Party Bryan

Clergymen's Family and public life notes in Somerville

A column reflects on a Somerville clergyman and his children staging a mock marriage, then discusses women signing names and social roles, mining towns, and public figures. It covers Governor Wolcott’s gypsy moth vow, a Malden fire incident, Colorado suffrage, Captain Codman on shipping duties, and Moody’s Boston impact.

Question on Britain and American shipbuilding for war

The speaker argues against building ships in American vessels to wage a war of reprisals, asking if any sane man believes the nation would embark on such a plan. The remark questions naval leverage and prudence amid tensions with England.

John Codman North American Review Great Britain Captain Codman England United States

Governor Walcott's proposed law on stock gambling

The piece argues that a law banning stock speculation by public fiduciaries would have moral effects even if evasion is possible. It would deter officials and disqualify known plungers from holding such offices, despite potential circumvention of the prohibition.

Walcott

Home Cooked Suppers and Desserts Menu Note

A historical menu lists apples coffee dinner tomato soup roast beef baked potatoes stewed macaroni white bread cheese nuts raisins and supper items. The author signs as ANNI ROUDINOT of 42 Smith street Lowell Massachusetts.

Anni Roudinot Smith Street Lowell Mase

Boston to stage new entertainments next week

Boston theatergoers will see Brian Boru at the Boston Theatre and Jack and the Beanstalk at the Museum Monday. Other attractions include My Friend from India and a full slate of vaudeville, opera, biograph features, and lectures lining a busy three week period.

Brian Boru Boston Museum Julian Edwards Stanislaus Stange New York Amanda Fabris Grace Golden Amelia Summerville Jeff de Angelis Klaw and Erlanger R. A. Barnet India Francis Wilson Castle Square Keith Cinematographe Charley The Columbia Chauncey Olcott Clareé Nugget Nell Lette LeVyne New Grand Theatre Pulse of Olip Howard Atheneum Sam Devere Baggesens Gus Hill Mile Ann Conway & Lelarid Franks. Bryan Hiatts John B. Drew Folly Hghts Robarts Harper Lyceum Boston Star Hudson Thames Rochegrosse Babylon Masonic Temple Jennie Yeamans Grand Opera House Michael Strogoff Lalloo Austin & Stone’s Colonel Stone Rose Sam T. Jack Palace Theatre Dunn Fay Foster Jessie Allyne Gertia Forrester Nickelodeon Museum and Theatre

Birthday Surprise Room and a Diamond Ring Promise

A girl on her sixteenth birthday enjoys a white and gold room and a writing alcove. Her father presents her her mother’s engagement ring and a letter urging faith, goodness, and care for her father. Count Alphonse, visiting Boston, plans a risky, charm tactic but is arrested for property theft two weeks later.

Papa Count Alphonse Boston Washington Aunt Mary Aslee Jesus England

Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett Honored by Reception

A reception was held a few days ago to honor Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett for her literary contributions. Attendees included local figures and residents who praised her influence and celebrated the author in a cordial gathering.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Notable Guests and Davy Faraday Fund Initiatives in New York

Mr Frances Hoduson Burnett attended the American Authors Guild gathering at 226 West Fifty eighth Street as guest of honor with aes Coles Harris, author of Rutledge. Dr Ludwig Mond of London endowed $300000 for the Davy Faraday Research Laboratory. James Schouler was elected president of the American Historical Association for the next year. Adeline Patti seeks Legion of Honor decoration per a Paris interview. Colonel Joseph A Dalton of Salem, aged 81, remains active in public view. General Baratieri prepares memoirs on Africa with no spring publication. his oath timing noted. R C Lehmann criticizes American football training as rigorous and demanding. A bronze bust of Commodore Melville was presented to Grammar School No. 8 by engineering friends and the Loyal Legion of Pennsylvania. a duplicate stands in Memorial Hall, Philadelphia.

American Authors’ Guild West Fifty-elightth Street New York Aes Coles Harris Rutedge New York City American Historical Association James Schouler Boston Mme Adeline Patti Legion of Onor Commodore George W. Melville Us&. N Grammar School No H. J. Elliott Engineering Commodore Melville Military Order of the Loyal Legion of Pennsylvania Memorial Hall Philadelphia

The Pockets Up to Date in Women’s Attire

The article notes pockets appearing in unexpected places as emancipation trends shape women’s dress. It argues pockets are practical and fashionable, with limited adoption in skirts so far.

Sunday Religious Services City Wide List

A compact guide to Sunday worship across Boston churches. The Rev. O H Tracy at First Free Baptist in Highland Hall preaches at 10:80 and 7:30 with a 6:15 Christian Endeavor. Tremont Temple hosts Lori mer Hall services and evening sermons on prophecy including a Wednesday and Friday prayer schedule.

First Fre Baptist Church Highland Hall Warren Street Walnut Avenue O. H. Tracy Christian Endeavor Meeting Tremont Temple George Lorimer Hall Christ Rimer Mr. Barnes Temple Workers E. Y. Mullins Newton Centre Lorimer First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Gaul Holy City van Venchten Rogers EK. Wood People's Temple Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street James Boyd Brady Sam Jones People’s Temple Tremont Street M. EB Cornet Tremont Concord John D. Pickles Epworth League First Presbyterian Church Scott Ff. Hershey John Willis Baer Roxbury Presbyterian Church Warren Woodbine Streets H. M. Price Boston Fourth Presbyterian Church Dorchester Street South Charles J. Cameron Parkpr Memorial Berkeley Appleton Streets Benevolent Fraternity of Churches the Times Charles F. Dole Tremont Quartet George R

Solving the soap partnership puzzle from the Post

A reader submits a puzzle about two soap merchants Jones and Smith who share a wholesale venture. They report day one receipts of 250 dollars and day two sales of 240 dollars, with disputed embossment charges. The question asks what should be done and whether Smith took the money.

Ones Smith Jones Arthur J. Gardner Woodward Street South Boston the Post

Ingenious skirts pockets praised in cape and outerwear

The piece argues against excess lining and praises pockets in fashion items. It notes two pockets in a modish jacket with a small coin pocket, a left front pocket with vertical openings, and a cape with a large interior pocket and three external pockets. It describes home bags, silk belt bags, and chain bags with gate catches as the latest trend.

JOKERS and Quotations Blend in Amusing Dialogue

A collage of snappy exchanges from various sources includes Clark debating town size, Fuller suggesting a suburb, and Drywater noting humans alone smoke while Tit-Bits questions Darkest Africa. The snippets reflect playful editorial tone and cross-era wit.

Warm tribute from Helen Keller to the Post

Helen Keller thanks the Post for its short story prize check and praises the paper for awakening readers' confidence. She calls herself lucky and wishes the Post prosperity, signing with respect from Cambridge.

Post Helen Gertrude Keller Cambridge Jam

Mayor of Boston May Serve Consecutive Terms

In a letter, T. E. Spear asks if Boston mayor can succeed himself. The reply states there is no law preventing a mayor from serving consecutive terms as many times as voters permit.

Boston T. E. Spear

Winter Swimming Lessons Near Boston Revealed

In response to a request from C P Gavin of Roxbury, the notice directs checking a Boston directory for winter swimming instruction options. The inquiry and answer indicate localized guidance rather than a formal program list.

Post Boston C. P. Gavin Warren Street Roxbury

Barbers' School Inquiry From Newburyport Reader

A letter from a Newburyport reader asks via the Post about a Boston school for tensorial artists and its street address. The writer notes no known barbering school but leaves open the possibility of a hidden institution.

Boston Newburyport

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