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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1896
Page
4
Alderman Charles sponsors a city plan approved by the board to widen and deepen Boston harbor. The order urges a 1000 foot wide and 30 foot deep channel, with anchorage for large vessels, and asks Congress for sufficient appropriation to start work this year, backed by commercial interests.
The House reopens discussion on Ambassador Bayard over English addresses. The lettered statements to the State Department reveal a calm, dignified stance. The piece argues the affair should end, noting little political gain and a restrained, American citizen diplomat.
The piece warns Spain’s Cuba conflict will worsen its untenable finances. With a $1.25 billion debt, population around 16 million, and annual government costs near $200 million, Spain cannot sustain prolonged war as interest and deficits outpace revenues.
The mayor selects John R Murphy for water commissioner, citing his proven efficiency in the fire department and as commissioner of wires. The plan includes Murphy’s transfer from his current role to this important city post and Ex-Alderman Thomas W Flood to succeed Murphy as commissioner of wires.
The three names submitted to the Aldermen for city posts include a veteran commissioner of wires and an experienced public affairs figure. Conrad J. Rueter is named to the vacancy on the City Hospital Board of Trustees, with other appointments also approved.
The piece lauds Miss Clara Barton for pursuing aid to Armenian sufferers even if denied by the Turkish authorities. It argues her persistence could force international focus on the Ottoman policy and highlight inhumanity if relief is barred. The article questions Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s stance and expects Barton’s probe to test it.
A Senate committee led by Mr Davis attacks President Cleveland's policy by endorsing a hard line Monroe doctrine. The text warns the Republican stance risks quarrels by claiming control over South American republic boundaries and over European meddling, contrary to the real doctrine.
The Observant Citizen reports a sudden toy dump in Pemberton square after a holiday clearance. Children swarmed the area grabbing broken toys from Hough and Dutton, with wrangling over coveted pieces as spectators looked on. Nearby Winchester station resembles a cyclone scene as town planning shifts to a new park, and several tanneries sites are being cleared rapidly. The piece also notes a German dramatic club forming for winter plays and describes evolving fashion in ladies hats and gowns seen on stage.
Alley and editor tensions across Lynn and Boston mingle with social notes on Miss Ednah C Silver lecturing on Modern Italy and Germany. A street scene shows a dog with a hand organ outside the State House as a man helps his canine silent partner amid snow and ice. Rosebuds and net fashion tips hint at debutantes and satin gowns for dinners and dances.
Abel Leonard faces a business crisis as cash misstatements surface involving son Charley, bookkeeper Evan Jones, and manager Walter Sterne. Sterne’s deception collapses when Leonard uncovers the truth, and Charley admits wrong to salvage Belle’s future. Sterne returns to win Belle’s hand.
To the Editor of the Post a letter warns the public against any organization using the Philo Celtic Society of Boston name in Philadelphia or elsewhere. Michael C. O'Shea dated January 20 as president cautions readers against such use for any purpose.
A collection of humorous one liners and conversational jabs from old periodicals. The snippets feature wry exchanges about aging, time, travel, ease and mischief, with references to whiskey branding and social manners.
The schooner J. Percy Bartram from New York tied at East Boston with 1 046 000 pounds logwood has been refused discharge for lack of register and clearance papers. She arrived January 14 from Port au Prince Haiti and, with papers missing, faces possible fine after consignees sold cargo. Captain Jacobs absent, mate unsure, Boston agents John S. Emery & Co. await Washington guidance amid U.S Haiti comity questions.
D J McLean of Cambridgeport defends Irish sketches after Mr Michael Judge’s critique. He argues actors portray varied Irish and foreign characters, the stage cannot always capture authentic brogue, and many nations appear in theatre without inciting hostility. He cites The Irish Artist The Ivy Leaf Shaun Rhue and others.
Glasgow reports that Scotch oil companies have concluded an agreement to work in conjunction with American producers, aiming to coordinate plans and share expertise across transatlantic operations.
A printed dinner list lists items such as mutton cutlets tomato sauce fried potatoes biscuits pickles cheese cake and dessert offerings. The note identifies Mrs. D. A. Osgood of Meacham street Winter Hill Somerville as host and location.
A frugal supper spread features Roast Beef Celery Mashed Potatoes Boiled Squash Pickles Canned Apricot Raspberry Jam Jelly ikoll SUPPER Cold Meat White Bread Quince Preserve Sliced Bananas Milk Crackers Pain Cake Olives Tarts and Tea.
One from Dorchester presents a menu list including oranges, mush and cream, breakfast bacon, hot raised biscuit, coffee, tomato soup, venison steak with currant jelly gravy, and a dessert lineup. A beef steak sauce recipe with currant jelly, butter, mustard, salt and pepper is provided, attributed to Mary H Tolman of 1968 Dorchester Avenue.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must be priced like a menu with brief preparation directions for named dishes. Meals may be breakfast lunch dinner. need three meals for a five-person family with weekly food cost not exceeding ten dollars. Entries by mail to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Rejected submissions will not be returned. Write only on paper one side of the page.
In Bridgeport on January 20 Susie R Norcross riding in knickerbockers and an Alpine hat was mistaken for a man by onlookers as she rode through slush. She fell near Main street and Fairfield avenue, was helped by two men who carried her into a saloon, then she recovered and rode home in a cab.
The Trinity Church ladies of Boston hosted a supper and concert at Sailors' Haven in Charlestown last evening. A lively program featured shanty songs by the crews and a sword dance by W. H. McDonald in Highland costume, delighting attendees.
Revival services at St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church in South Boston have grown in interest over the past week. Leaders include Miss A L Bridges Mrs E Norton Mr F J Chase and Mr John L Spaulding with Mrs A M Williams Mrs S D Rankin and Mr Mosellus providing solos. Tonight’s meeting features Miss Carrie E Batchelder and song service led by Mr Francis B Harvey with assistance from Mr Edwin V Hinnehiffe.
R. Wilson Smith, a leading English-speaking resident, was elected mayor of Montreal today by acclamation amid a citywide vote in January.
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