Boston Post 1896 January 15 headline brief
The Boston Post edition dated Tuesday morning January 15 1896 reflects its Democratic stance in Brewster New England coverage with standard notices and society items.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1895
Page
4
Update Request and Payment Instructions for Subscribers
Notice to subscribers to submit both current and new addresses for mail changes. Advises Second Class Matter designation and that payment sent at sender's risk. Checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Publishing Company
The Vote for Senator Hoar in Massachusetts Congress
The Legislature today re-elects Senator Hoar in the largest Massachusetts Senate vote in years. The piece praises Republican support while noting potential rivals and highlights Democratic unanimity for John E. Russell as a demonstration of cross-party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate
John E. Russell
Brooklyn Street Railway Strike Should Not Invoke Federal Troops
The piece argues against sending federal troops to quell the Brooklyn street railway strike, criticizing corporate calls for military intervention and urging restraint while condemning property destruction and violence. It emphasizes that civil authorities and police power should suffice to maintain peace unless absolutely necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
United States
Dover Tragedy: Bank Cashier Abbott Ends His Life
The Dover National Bank cashier Abbott, once trusted and esteemed, is revealed as a case of peculation and crime who, after a long deceit, ends his life. The narrative notes a calm, deliberate end rather than frenzy, likening the tragedy to a public figure’s similar act and highlighting a remarkable blend of strength and weakness in a once respected man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Dover National Bank
Ingersoll
Gray
Blue Hill
Ideal Appointment for City Fire Chief Named
Mayor Curtis secures Colonel Henry S. Russell as fire commissioner a Bostonian with military and business background. He offers proven executive ability and public spirit, volunteering services without salary. The appointment is praised as good citizenship and a fortunate gain for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Henry S. Russell
Russell
Milton
Boston
Public Spirit to Shape Boston's Municipal Future
The passage argues that public spirit can win acceptance and urges Boston leaders to act. It contends that if Boston's solid men, including Mayor and Colonel Russell, adopt the example, public service efficiency would advance markedly and reduce calls for a new charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Colonel Russell
Proposal to amend caucus rules for Boston mayor and aldermen
Rep Mulvey proposes nominating city officials by delegate conventions in Boston. The present system allows varying party ticket sizes, but voters can cast seven votes. Forcing nominations risks confusing ballots and electing undesirable men, turning alderman races into personal contests and empowering machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulvey
Boston
The Technology Petition and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Aid
The petition seeks 25000 dollars yearly for six years as State aid. The editorial argues the Commonwealth will gain manifold benefits from MIT’s work and anticipates scholarships in return. It notes prior state aid set a precedent and supports extending such assistance to this educational enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Commonwealth
Institute of Technology
Observant Citizen and Motormen Nurture Local Tales
The Observant Citizen column raises questions about naturalization and voting by Canadian migrants in the city. Vignettes include a Nor folk Street car dispute over slow driving and a witty talk about Frank Stockton. A Convent New Jersey resident recalls a servant girl shaping Rudder Grange and Pomona’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Bottsford
Post
Joseph A. Harris
Exchange Building
State Street
Moncton
New Brunswick
Frank Stockton
Convent
New Jersey
St. Elizabeth's Convent
Pomona
Rudder Grange
Ronald
England
May Retain Asbury Temple In Waltham
The Waltham Savings Bank investment committee rescinded a prior vote cutting debt interest to 4.5 percent and set a 4 percent rate. Methodist Society trustees must file conditions to keep the building and repay over $100,000 by January 26. If cash is raised by then, the Methodists may retain the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Waltham Savings Bank
Methodist Society
Waltham Veterans Night installs new G A R officers
In Waltham on January 14 the F P H Rogers Post 29 G A R held public officer installation at Park Theatre followed by a camp fire. Officers installed included Silas R Barton commander and L C Lane senior vice commander. A gold mounted sword was presented to Barton by the Seltzer Club with inscription dated January 14, 1896. Past Commander C M Warme received a department badge from Post 2½.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas A. Barton
Selter Club
C. M. Warme
America aids circular letters for nationwide school celebration
A Boston meeting reports Edward W. Kinsley Post 113 G A R will marshal for the America celebration. A sub committee drafts a nationwide circular to superintendents and officials urging a mass singing of America at schools with Boston delegates and Cecilian societies to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Humphreys
Samuel Francis Smith
D. D
New England
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Boston
Cecilian
America
National Capital
Washington
Faneuil Hall
Universal
Henry B. Carrington
Boylston Street
Franklin Street
Washington Street
North
Nathan Appleton
Beacon Street
Edwin S. Barrett
Concord
Mass
Harvard Union and Trinity Club Debate on Standing Army
Harvard Union argued for increasing the US standing army in a Trinity Church Chapel debate with J P Gately Fitz Henry Smith and C A Duniway for the affirmative and F Nathaniel Perkins Josiah H Quincy and Randolph C Surbridge for the negative. Judge William A Bancroft presided and the negative won the palm. A lunch followed and Trinity Club’s annual dinner is set for January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Union
Trinity Club
Trinity Church Chapel
United States
Harvard
J. P. Gately
Fitz Henry Smith
C. A. Duniway
F. Nathaniel Perkins
Josiah H. Quincy
Randolph C. Surbridge
William A. Bancroft
Cambridge
Treasure Island Instalment Serial Starts Today
Adventure serials continue as Treasure Island by its famed author begins a fresh instalment series. The story unfolds day by day with the first instalment having appeared on Tuesday, December 25, and the post to print the complete tale in sequence.
Framed by treachery Hawkins faces Silver on shipboard
Jim Hawkins confronts Captain Silver after being captured during a moonlit raid on the stockade. Silver and crew discuss fate, while Hawkins asserts his guilt for helping derail the pirates, warning of court to come and choosing surrender or witness. Morgan threatens as mutiny rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gunn
the Watch
Silver
Captain Flint
Captain Silver Haunts Enemies Fort in Harbor
In the enemy's camp the pirates hold the block house and stores with a fresh fire flare. Six buccaneers remain alive as Jim Hawkins confronts Long John Silver who darkly taunts him while sharing brandy and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long John
Jim Hawkins
Norcross Oakland Shirts Offer Comfort and Durable Linen Fit
Norcross presents Oakland Shirts crafted from soft, wash friendly cotton with pure linen bosom details. Unlaundered and laundered options listed with small price marks. Right No 20 labeling indicates quality sizing and finish for easy care.
Boston Lawmakers Push for Citywide Caucus Date Alignment
Boston representatives introduced measures on Beacon Hill to force uniform caucus dates for city elections and a compulsory twelve candidate slate for the Board of Aldermen. Hayes proposes abolishing the State House Construction Commissioners, transferring control to the Governor and Executive Council with a single appointed commissioner, preserving 1889 plans for Doric Hall. Additional bills cover voter photoID, factory specs, Boston building codes, public school inspections, and female notary appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
Mark Mulvey
Ward
Boston
Mulvey
Board of Aldermen
W. H. S. Hayes
Lowell
Board of State House
Executive Council
Doric Hall
Hayes
Bliss
West Springfield
Ross
New Bedford
Board of Public Works of
Tuttle
Young
Springfield
Harvey
Stormy Weather Twins in Matching Green Coats
The scene describes twins in identical green dresses with black coats and white caps, each cap crochet with Germantown yarn and small bows. Their white veils give a white velvet toque look, suited for the stormy night, contrasting with the other figure in striped wool and lambs wool jacket.
Berkeley Temple Services Change This Week
The People's Temple will not hold services as usual. Evangelists will conduct meetings on Thursday and Friday evenings at Berkeley Temple and People's Temple respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Temple
Berkeley Temple
Exit the populists ruling Topeka Kansas governor change
In Topeka Kansas on January 14 the first People's party government ended as Republicans seized the State House. Pressure mounted to swear Morrill in to block Lewelling appointments that favored Populists. The Senate was in recess while Lewelling’s picks faced question. The governor-elect and retiring governor attended a civic parade as Republicans celebrated power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
People’s Party
Kansas State House
Morrill
Lewell
Senate
Cernor Lewelling
Horton
Lewelling
Lynn's Oldest Native Citizen Charles Burrill Dies at 93
Jan 14 Lynn Charles E Burrill aged 93 native born at Lynn died at 15 Church street. Born on Tower Hill he lived in a house near the almshouse tower. Direct descendant of Ge Burrill an early Lynn settler. For over twenty years he worked in shoe manufacturing and followed local history closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Charles E
Church Street
Mr. Burrill
Tower He
Ge Burrill
Burrill
Hahnemann Society Organized in Boston Area
The New England Hahnemann Association formed at Y M C A Hall to support the Boston University School of Medicine and related work. Officers include President Colonel Henry Russell and Vice Presidents Elisha S. Verse Julia Ward Howe and others. notable directors and trustees from Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hahnemann Association
Y. M. GC. A. Hall
Boston University School of Medicine
Henry Russell
Milton
Elisha S.verse
Malden
Julia Ward Howe
Bast
Charles R. Codman
Barnstable
Ernett W. Burdett
Boston
Charles Amsden
Concord
Conrad Wesselh
James M. Bughbee
A., Baker-Flint
Charl Carleton Coffin
Boston Markets Republican Club Annual Meeting at Young's
About fifty members attended the annual meeting at Young's. John Scott presided and remarks on the Arms Prospects of the Club were given by the retiring and newly elected officers. Officers listed include Walter C. Mentzner president Bug Sprague C. J. Hatch D. S. Garland Bruce vice presidents A. W. Patch secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Markets
Republican Club
Young
John Scott
Walter C. Mentzner
Bug Sprague
C. J. Hatch
D. S. Garland
C. , Bruce
A. W. Patch
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Pearle
Norfolk House
Asbury Temple
Waltham Veterans
Edward W. Kinsley Post
Gramme
Sons of the American Revolution
Cultura
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Hawkins
Squire Trelawney
Dr. Livesey
Jim
John
Cap'n Smokett
Llejine
Doctor Livesey
Dick Johnson
Hands
Morgan
Long John's
Bristol
Black Dog
Billy Bones
Tom Morgan
Cap’n
Tom Morgen
Part VI
Captain Silver
Norcross
Oakland
Er Eee
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
State House Commission
Representative Hayes
Illinois
Wilson Bros
Olid Colony Railroad
Cassie
Homer—Beatty
Arlington
Jan
James D. Paxton
Moorhouse
Sidney Homer
Louise Dillworth Beatty
West Chester
Penn
Adams
Kingston
Eveline
Frederic
Hadlock
Charlestown
Esther
John Hadlock
KHHP
Norwich
Conn
John Haskell Keep
Sargent
Caroline A
George Sargent
Hall
William Payne Hall
Mills
Rufus Haven Mills
J.newman & Sons
S51
Tremont ST
Kansas
King
Hahnemann Society
Post Bargain Corner
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