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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its Democratic perspective as a regional representative voice in New England politics, highlighting party stances and regional issues. The paper frames its role as a Democratic voice for voters across Boston and surrounding areas.
The piece notes a shift from wartime anthems to peace instrumen ts as voices from Balfour and Salisbury back arbitration with the United States. It credits President Cleveland and public support for arbitration as pivotal and urges formal judicial settlement to avert future conflict.
Charles Theodore Russell died last evening, adding to a loss of notable Boston figures this new year. He was esteemed for professional ornament, public virtue, and private integrity, leaving a life of usefulness and a respected example for future generations.
An editorial on winter pleasures and hardships notes sleigh bells, skating, and sledding as traditional joys. It contrasts festive leisure with hardship for the poor and calls for alleviating suffering while winter endures.
The article notes a strong local Reed campaign surge in Maine with a well organized literary, pictorial, and press bureau. It compares Reed's momentum to prior booms and highlights its evident seriousness and potential staying power ahead of the convention.
The piece argues Chicago will host next summers Democratic national convention, recalling Cleveland's nomination there and tariff reform and sound money. It notes Chicago associations will back wise action in 1896 and that July first Tuesday sets a four week head start for Republicans, possibly not a drawback.
The statement argues issues are well defined and no public education campaign is needed. It contends four months is sufficient time to resolve the matter.
Senator Sewall seeks congressional declaration that Cleveland misinterprets the Monroe doctrine. The piece argues the doctrine is a National faith of the American people beyond the founders and critics. It emphasizes U S sovereignty on this continent as the straight doctrine now and in the future.
The Observant Citizen notes daily quirks from Bosworth Street pigeons fed by waiters to a doorway pigeon tying episode. It recalls J Otis Wetherbee solving a currency debate with a joke about Washington’s asses. It profiles Charles Sutton of Bunth and Rudd at Keith's, the New England Conservatory plans Widows Bewitched, and college girls at suffrage meetings. It covers H E Mapes tearing down Kneeland Street houses, Miss Antonie Stolle’s lantern slides, D L Demmon’s illness, Henry Brooks sailing abroad, Sub Treas O Neill’s Washington trip and related bond talks.
In a storm ridden village Esme Barton faces marriage proposals from Ralph Underwood and a possible love from Jack, her former lover now poor. After a near fall and a kiss, Esme declares Briarsmere hers while Jack admits he may soon be homeless.
The article note highlights how Louis hairstyles influence the era with puffs and pompadours. It contrasts matronly hair over the forehead with younger trends pushing hair back into a central part or pompadour framework. Back styling includes a low coil and small curls beneath.
The article discusses hair puffs as a concealment aid and outlines a method to create them. It notes the difficulty of making puffs and offers steps: tie hair in place, braid above the end, roll and tie. It mentions evening wear with aigrettes and jeweled ornaments and recommends a single blossom for young girls as a charming touch.
Washington report announces the engagement of Katherine Fuller eighth daughter of Chief Justice Fuller to Buffalo businessman Beecher cousin of the late Henry Ward Beecher. The marriage is set for February seventeenth.
A dated breakfast and dinner menu lists dishes like bananas fish balls cream toast and pumpkin pie. The text provides recipes for Hermit Cookies and Vegetable Soup with detailed steps and ingredients. It ends with an attribution to Mrs Carrie Bills Box 207 East Rochester New Hampshire.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submissions must read like a menu with preparation directions, cover three meals for a family of five, and stay under ten dollars weekly. Entries due by Saturday each week with winners printed next Monday.
A collage of quips and cartoons from newspapers features witty exchanges about shopping stress, game jokes, romances, and social antics. Characters parody love and leisure as a roller skater joke and philosophical refrain contrast brisk humor with light critique.
Critics praise the Boston Art Club show with many works earning attention and prizes. Notable pieces include Richards Etaples, De pars Elizabeth, Hassan second prize, and Bensoni My Little Girl third prize. The Ade lina Women’s Orchestra provided music.
A 1776 harbor scene with George Washington at Dorchester Heights is described as inspiring the evacuation of Boston. The piece promotes the 8 cent Sunday Post with art copies, poet features, and exclusive interviews including President Dole and stage fright tips from notable figures.
A New Hampshire reader praises the Boston Post as fair and reliable. He asks for a three month subscription and signs as JOHN W. FURBUSH from Raymond. He notes his pensioner status and willingness to enlist again if needed.
New England pension notices announced in Washington include Maine names such as John P. Perkins of North Palermo and Lydia R. Crane of Linneus. Massachusetts entries list Lincoln E. Wheeler of Cambridgeport and Farnham P. Grant of Lawrence with increases for Levi W. Edgerly of Natick and Charles K. Page of South Boston. Original widows and other categories appear for several names including Mary Mc Kagg of Stoughton.
In Providence R I on January 16 harmony returns to the Order of the Sons of George after a four year split between East and West factions. Dr Searles of Worcester and John Walker of Cincinnati led the divide over ranks. The supreme lodge installed George Smales of Pawtucket as brigadier general and recognized Walker's claims on Lt Col, with Dr Leames accepting the new arrangement.
The first lecture of the John Boyle O'Reilly Reading Circle was held last evening at Catholic Union Hall. Henry Austin Adams presented Church Unity in England and America, delivering an entertaining and highly instructive talk.
A Chatham birth reports a baby weighing two pounds at birth to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mallowes. The infant is described as healthy and progressing well despite the unusually small size.
President Paul announced committee appointments at a school committee meeting held yesterday afternoon. East Boston high school site plans were referred to the school houses committee, with orders to purchase eight lots on Poplar and Chambers streets and lease land behind Allen street estates for a primary school site.
The annual meeting at Bennet street elected Rev. D. J. O'Farrell as president and Rev. John I'. Ford as treasurer and superintendent. Henry F. Naphen became vice president with a slate including William H. Dowling and others named to the board and auditing committee. John J. McNally was added as a corporation member.
Mrs Hans com addressed the Woman's Charity Club at the Vendome Hotel on the topic of womens position in different countries. New members elected include Mrs A E Guild Mrs J D Malcom Mrs H W Farwell Mrs L F Burrough Mrs Annie F Paul Mrs W W Emery Mare J A Martin Mrs H M Cutter and Mrs S A Choate and Mrs M A Metcalf.
The Stock Broker Frederick H. Prince sues John Lene non of Lowell for 4566 plus interest from May 17 1887 for 200 West End Land Company shares. The trial in the Superior Court before Judge Lilley resumes after cross examination of Lennon who owned Lowell real estate. Sinclair urged purchase as a favor to Lennon with senate politics involved. The case remains open.
The district conference of the women's auxiliaries attached to the YMCA first district met at the First Baptist Church with about 300 delegates from Salem Lynn Malden Chelsea Everett Gloucester and Newburyport.
A union temperance meeting under the grand division Sons of Temperance of Massachusetts was held in Wesleyan Hall last evening. George W. Penniman presided. Addresses were given by Joseph A. Fancy James H. Roberts F Marion Bradley B R Jewell and Hon I N Nutter.
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