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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1896
Page
4
The Nantasket Beach odor and debris from Boston show crude waste disposal. City methods waste time and money and offend residents. As Boston grows the need for a scientific, effective solution to garbage and sewage becomes clearer to the public.
Mayor Quincy urges trial in court to recover funds alleged overpaid in the Thomas N. Hart schoolhouse contract. Based on Atwood’s testimony and expert reports, the case seeks not only restitution but a precedent to deter future fraud.
The New York Tribune questions if President Cleveland will veto the tariff bill sent by the Republican Congress. It argues he will veto swiftly as he did the free coinage bill. Cleveland’s stance is seen as a bulwark against Republican schemes reassuring industry and finance. The Senate House tariff measure is deemed monstrous and interferes with established trade and manufacturing.
The piece argues Congressman Atwood did not admit taking money but did acknowledge approving improper bills that overpaid contractors. It calls for further investigation, possible grand jury action, and accountability while urging careful, accurate public critique.
The discussion argues against outsourcing vast legal fees by state commissions and calls for a thorough inquiry. It emphasizes that the issue is the size and irresponsibility of spending, not merely fee levels or reorganization of the Attorney General's office.
An observant note defends Captain Jamison against blame for the St Paul grounding off the Jersey coast. The writer praises his seamanship and vigilance, noting his constant bridge watch and fearless leadership in fog and storm. The column also chats about locals, events, and humorous anecdotes.
Officials describe ongoing inquiry across several sectors as investigators pursue clues. The statement confirms scrutiny of numerous leads while avoiding specific department names or timeline details.
The subway segment ending at Park Street Church nears readiness and may open before the full route. Subway commissioners will decide use rights for the first section, with publicity, bids, and open offers likely as the start is made correctly.
Marcus C. Cook urges backers of a greater Boston to organize and present a unified plan to influence the 1896 Legislature after a commission report. He asks interested readers to mail their addresses and views and proposes a conference at 7 Ashburton Place, Boston.
The will of William Malens of Brockton probated today leaves 50 dollars to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children in Boston and 50 dollars to the Church of the Sacred Heart in Brockton.
In 1887 Chicago the narrator discovers a doppelgänger burglar in his room after a foggy night. The intruder, calling him Joe, is confronted as the narrator finds a revolver, three watches, a robber’s pile of money, diamonds, and a note from R D Cruikshank. The tale ends with the narrator learning the double’s watch and skeleton key prove the claim.
The menu lists breakfast oatmeal with cream lamb chops baked potatoes hot biscuit coffee luncheon chicken salad canned blueberries bread and butter warm gingerbread tea dinner tomato soup mashed potatoes lota of beef with brown sauce orange fritters pickles cranberry puffs with vanilla sauce and a cranberry batter recipe with eggs butter flour milk cranberries baking powder sugar vanilla sauce and serving notes. The note includes a cranberry puff recipe by Sarah Gardner of 276 Summer street Somerville and ends with bread.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meals for a day from women readers. A menu style bill of fare with brief preparation directions is required for four or five persons, with a weekly food limit of ten dollars for a family of five. The first contest ends November ninth, with weekly Saturdays thereafter. winning menus are printed on Mondays and Sundays. Communications go to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. No returns or stamps. One side only.
The Catholic Church in Truro, under construction for a year, was dedicated today by Bishop Harkins of Providence with assistance from Rev. Father Ferra of Provincetown. A large crowd attended as the church was adorned with bunting.
A collage of witty exchanges and cartoon captions from period newspapers. Jests touch on charges in a farcical tone about business agents and press agents, mistaken identity, family quirks, and opera crowd behavior with names like Purek Cow skin City and Herr Muller.
The article extols capes as essential for dressy wear noting their rise thanks to oversized sleeves. It argues capes should glitter with beads or be fur lined, be soft and dainty to create a bewitching look.
A fashion feature describes several capes for the season. One cape in white cloth features gilt cord and beads with pale green silk peeking through fish net. Another uses dull green duchesse satin with chinchilla edging and steel bead scrollwork.
John Jay McSweeney and Minnie J. Dwyer, a popular East Somerville couple, were married last evening at St. Joseph’s parochial residence Union Square. Rev. James F. Kelly officiated and Alva Tyler of Lynn served as bridesmaid. The couple will reside on Washington Street in Somerville.
The piece continues with vivid lines and stagecraft as a new character is promised this week. Caroline Miskel Hoyt remains popular with audiences and is sure of several curtain calls in each performance.
The second week of Il Trovatore opened at Castle Square with a large audience and strong singing. Tonight marks the 200th consecutive opera performance with a mixed program chosen by popular vote.
Last evening FE H Sothern entered the third week in The Prisoner of Zenda at the Museum to a crowded house. His indefatigable work and growing audience praise keep box office busy from morning till night. Supporting company remains strong with Miss Kimball Shotwell and Mrs Selton guiding a well coordinated cast. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday at 1 45.
The Hanlons present a varied and spectacular pantomime at the Boston Theatre. Miss Elinor Carroll and Miss Ada Sterling stand out among the cast with Sterling a relative newcomer from Augustin Daly's company. The fairy queen Superba and the ensemble receive strong markings for clear portrayal and overall quality.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre hosted Shadows of a Great City to a good crowd last night with Annie Ward Tiffany returning as Biddie Ronan. The production features a carefully chosen cast and lively pacing. Next week Peter F. Dailey performs The Night Clerk.
The winter lineup at Keith's attracts large crowds with balanced acts led by J. W. Kelly and Professor Osten. Highlights include The Rolling Mill Man, Press Eldridge, Tom and Hattie Nawn, Corty brothers, Jerry Hart and Beatrice Lee, Wright sisters, Segomer’s shadowgraphy, and a host of other skilled performers.
Proprietor George E. Lothrop presents a continuous program at the Howard Theatre featuring Leo Dervalto rolling sphere act, Zalva family on high wire and trapeze, the Marvelles high kicking specialty, Sansoni strength feats, Pavanelles musical act, Mildred Howard Trilby dance, Coulson sisters singing and dancing, and a lineup including Nelson Milledge Browne Harrison Latona Annie Whitney Tanakas McMahon King Amy Muller Victoria Estelle and others delivering acrobatics, music, and comedy.
At Austin & Stone's Museum yesterday a crowded hall watched Captain Vetrio swallow deadly mixtures including Paris green and arsenic as local physicians observed tests. The event also showcased Billy Wells breaking granite with his head, Etta Lake's remarkable elastic cuticle, talking seals, and the Murray triplets in vaudeville, all amid a week of novelty acts.
Sam T. Jack troupe stages a playful spoof of the Spanish bull ring at the Palace Theatre. Fenny Lewis as Dom Pedro and May Laning as Faunette lead a lively cast with dancing, singing and comic acts, ending with a noisy bull fight scene.
The La dies' Club burlesque and vaudeville company headlines at the Lyceum with The Widow's Husband comedy and a lineup of high class specialties. The Ammons Clerise Trio Murphy and McCoy Charles Robinson Eula Lie John and Nellie Healy Rice brothers and Henry Waite perform. The Count's Venture closes the show.
At the Nickelodeon yesterday crowds enjoyed a full bill of acts. Herman the expansionist amazed with doubling in size while Lingard the mystery man performed puzzling magic. Arizona Jack and Queen Doma showcased curios and rifle skills, and Zat Zam with Manra offered expert knife throwing.
Visitors are urged to see the Crystal Maze before the celebrated mystic statue is replaced. The statue appears in eleven locations, yet only one person may locate the original. Herr Von Palm, inventor of the Maze, plans a new, more elaborate illusion after this display ends.
Tomorrow evening at Music Hall John Stoddard discusses his India experiences with illustrations. J B McCormick promotes The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Park Theatre Feb 10 already praised in New York. Season tickets for Schoeffel Grau grand opera start Feb 17 at Mechanics' Hall. Handel and Haydn Society announces Verdi’s opera with James Fitch Thomson in Boston. Tickets on sale for German opera season opening Feb 3 at the Boston Theatre. Frau Ternina arrives in Boston for the new season touring theatres.
Justice Peckham announced the court sustains Judge Butler and reverses Judge Dallas. Congress may take adjacent battlefield land to preserve and teach military science at Gettysburg battlefield park despite prior circuit court challenges. The ruling centers on public use and constitutional authority for the land transfer.
The Republica Club of Massachusetts met at 19 Milk Street with Francis H. Appleton presiding. Officers were elected including Appleton president Forrest C. Manchester secretary and A Lithgow Devens treasurer. The group passed resolutions endorsing Thomas B Reed for President of the United States.
The Maine branch of the American Federation of Labor meets in Auburn with fifteen delegates incl Pres T Heatch of Portland. Routine business and committee appointments occupy Monday, with next meeting planned for Biddeford and officer elections set for Tuesday noon.
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