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Sunday Post
A. Grozifr
Katherine Dangerfield
Miss Dangerfield
Lord Salisbury and the concert of the powers in Armenia
The piece critiques the failing concert of powers over Armenian massacres. It notes Lord Salisbury’s speech and Victoria's letter to Abdul Hamid as futile. It suggests the Red Cross should enter Turkey to aid survivors, but the Sultan forbids entry. The author calls on the powers to allow relief for the remaining victims.
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Lord Salisbury
Victoria
Abdul Hamid
Red Cross Society
Turkey
Red Cross
Skating Ponds Benefit From Park Commission Efforts
The article lauds park commissioners for keeping city skating ponds clear across the Public Garden Common Charlesbank Jamaica Pond Wood Island Roxbury Franklin Field and nearby grounds. It notes demand for free winter recreation and compares skating as healthful entertainment on par with gymnasiums and swimming baths.
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Charlesbank
Jamaica Pond
Wood Island
Boston
Franklin Field
Roxbury
Tariff and Utah Senators Stirring Republican Strategy
A Washington Senate forecast links two upcoming Utah Republicans to a new drive on the tariff bill and McKinleyism while aligning with silver advocates and Mormon church influence. The piece argues that Mormon hierarchy may shape tariff policy and silver coinage stance in the reinforced Republican Senate.
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Senate
Washington
Utah
Popular Loan Sparks Debate Over Public and Private Subscriptions
Observers say the new loan is likely to be popular and public yet relies heavily on institutional investors. Subscriptions from National banks and financial houses appear to include offers aimed at private investors and customers.
Popular Loan Offers Savings on Treasury Bonds
The piece explains a new Treasury loan should allow buyers to obtain bonds directly at favorable rates, avoiding 10 to 16 percent syndicate advances from last year. It notes expected bids near 31/2 percent interest, around a price just over 109, offering a multi million dollar early saving compared to the Morgan syndicate proposal of 104 3/4.
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Treasury
Morgan Syndicate
Morgan
City Council Reforms Debated Amid Battle Over Boston Government
The Common Council prepares for anti reform efforts though no major change is expected this year. Republicans fear past reform attempts and decline to abolish the Common Council, citing prior political missteps by the Legislature in Boston.
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State House
Common Council
Boston
Sboston
Tax Reform Faces Legislature Over Double Taxation
The upcoming legislature is expected to tackle tax reform with focus on ending double taxation. The Anti-Double-Taxation League targets exemption for municipal bonds and foreign corporation shares taxed in other states. Officials oppose both proposals, but support grows for relief to encourage enterprise.
Haitians oppose sale of Samana Bay as Monroe doctrine echo
The piece recalls 1868 Cape Haytien resistance to a Bay of Samana sale, linking Haitian nationalism to a US foreign policy stance. It notes Sumner's opposition, the coaling station aim, and a medal Haitians presented to him. It also mentions Gilbert Parker's Boston visit and urban winter scenes with a humorous East Boston romance anecdote.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Grant
San Domingo
Bay of Samana
United States
Phillips
Sumner
Charles Sumner
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
State House
Boston
Gilbert Parker
America
Canada
Labrador
Northwest Territories
Pierre
Valmond
Pontiac
Ivory Soap It Floats and Public Notices Blend
A column mixes light social notes and local observations. It mentions Ivory Soap floats, Minister Rev E Perry Bush of Chelsea, sledding on city streets, Katherine Dangerfield, and a humorous waiter bill practice. It also notes Judge Charles Levi Woodbury on politics, Herbert D Ward’s billiards, Chief Justice Field on cranks, and Bay State Gas counsel Chandler, with a parade of donkeys carrying fowls through town.
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State Street
Parker C. Chandler
Bay State
Not by Poet Laureate Austin The Man Who Wrote Too Much
The speaker attacks Austin for writing excess about Cecil Rhodes and the Jameson Raid. It argues Rhodes and his ally were wronged and praises the poet while condemning the overlong critique. The piece weighs pride, guilt, and judgment of literary excess in a colonial context.
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Austin
John Bull
Transvaal
Cecil Rhodes
Jameson
A Quiet Reconciliation at the Everards
Blanche Everard learns her mother in law plans to bend her son to reform. John follows the truth to the tenement where Ned’s confession and a dying plea move the couple toward forgiveness and a fresh start.
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Blanche
Blanche Everard
John
Mrs. Everard Senior
Lucy
John Everard
Ned
Marriage at the White House and political balance
The American Cultivator reports ex President Harrison plans to marry Mrs D'mmock, possibly a relative of his first wife. It notes he should not seek a third nomination and comments on Cleveland needing rest from politics to focus on his wife and family.
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Harrison
D'mmock
White House
Wsely
Cleveland
Trade W.1's and Dry Goods Industry Outlook
Bradstreet's reports only modest revival in iron and steel prices while general trade remains weak. Dry goods clothing and shoes show the best demand, but shoe shipments from New England fall short of last year. Bank money tied up in Iowa corn slows merchants. numerous regions report dull activity and rising failures.
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Bradstreet
Baltimore
New Orleans
Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Rhode Island
London
New England
Iowa
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Kansas
Tacoma
Orient
England
California
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Cuba
United States
Montreal
Quebec
Quebec City
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Market Perplexities Loom Over 1890s Economy
R G Dun notes a confusing business scene with government finance questions, potential tax shifts, and uncertain imports versus exports. Despite adverse nerves, domestic trade shows moderate gains, but large failures hint at growing caution. rail earnings soften against prior years.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury Reserve
Senate
House
Boston Post Almanac 1896 Ad Prospectus
An item advertising the Boston Post Almanac for 1896 proclaims it as the handiest and most complete reference. It invites readers to obtain the almanac from their newsdealer, noting a price of 2 shillings and sixpence.
Dinner and supper menu and recipe notes from Marblehead
The text lists a full meal plan with Cracked Wheat with Cream Meat Rolls Baked Potatoes Banana Fritters Coffees Corn Cake Dinner Vermicelli Soup Roast Lamb Stuffed Currant Jelly White Potatoes Peas Cauliflower with Cream Dressing Scalloped Tomatoes Prune Pudding Coffees Supper Egg Salad Hot Rolls Graham Wafers Blanc Mange Sponge Cake Tea Chocolate and includes recipes for Meat Rolls Prune Pudding Egg Salad with detailed steps attributed to Mrs E B Graves Marblehead Mass.
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Graham Waters
E. B. Graves
Marblehead
Mass
Rules for Boston Post menu contest for weekly meals
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief preparatory directions. Three meals for a family of five with a weekly food limit of ten dollars. Submissions due each Saturday with results printed the following Monday. Address Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston. Do not send stamps. Write on one side only.
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Boston Post
the Post
Boston
Witty quips and cartoons from old papers mix humor
A collage of humorous exchanges and captions from various 19th and early 20th century magazines. Jests touch on destiny and faith, fashion bills, overcoats, and everyday blunders. The tone mirrors light social commentary with witty punchlines and character sketches.
Stamp swindlers in Boston target dealers abroad
Police chase alleged con artists F. W. Eastman and George H. Proctor through Boston New York and other cities. Captain Dugan assigns inspectors to locate them after Eastman passed bogus checks for stamps and beat a Boston dealer out of 75 dollars.
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Boston
F. W. Eastman
George H. Proctor
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