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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1896
Page
4
The Catalonia suffered a shaft mishap and was towed to harbor in the Azores. Passengers remained aboard a comfortable ship and enjoyed an extra excursion to a winter resort. Captain J J Atkin is noted as a careful and skilled navigator.
A legislative health committee questions mandating free public baths for cities over twenty five thousand and favors local self government. The editorial urges Boston to set an example and ensure all cities can establish cleansing facilities year round, arguing public health requires access for those without home baths.
The piece argues for a $100,000,000 coast defence loan to fund peacetime public works. It emphasizes naval channels and harbor upgrades to boost commerce, urges avoiding war preparations, and cites Boston merchants calling for harbor improvements to accommodate rising trade. It concludes that the nation needs channels, not forts.
The article criticizes the Armenian outrage resolutions in Congress as exposing public sentiment while condemning critics like Senator Frye and Senator Turpe. It argues the measure should be taken seriously without ridiculous rhetoric and notes the need for decency in presentation to avoid weakening the impact.
The piece urges appointing a capable successor to General Runyon as ambassador to Berlin to repair strained US Germany trade ties. It cites Germanys unfriendly commercial stance, including discrimination against US insurers and a barrier to American food exports, and argues change would benefit the nation.
An aged woman with a large gunny sack a carpet bag and a pasteboard box alights at Old Colony station and struggles to cross the street while a helpful passerby hauls the sack. The yarn weaves through local notes on skating park crews a rival checker and a public intoxication incident on Tremont street a New York cycle show wrap up and Mafia gossip in the North End.
The text argues that protection and long-term viability are uncertain and stresses the value of United States representation in Berlin by an ambassador who can use prudent diplomacy to improve conditions.
A Massachusetts debate on biennial elections sees labor organizations—often labeled “professional workingmen”—urged to be heard as legitimate voices. The piece argues labor associations deserve recognition when official representatives speak, stressing their broad backing and concern to keep government closely tied to citizens.
The Post quotes the Rev. Mr. Shippen of Dorchester denying he said Mr. Atwood confessed in court to illegally taking money. He stated Atwood’s abandonment of the Peabody case was an indirect confession. Shippen agrees Atwood should resign and a full city investigation is warranted, while aiming to be fair to Atwood.
The author reflects on reporters covering banquets hearing the same old jokes, likening them to old friends. He recalls a New York paper’s quip that anyone who can write original jokes not used in New York could earn money by corresponding with Chauncey Depew.
In a train car a pompous man mocks Congress and touts prosperity. He challenges a frail undertaker across from him, insisting economic laws favor growth while passengers giggle at the blunt exchange and the undertaker’s quiet restraint.
Miss Annie Clarke testified in Municipal Civil Court about a contract with Banker Nathan B. Goodnow for a ten week season at $80 weekly starting Nov 18. She seeks $800 in damages after being discharged Nov 23 amid dispute over contract length and authority.
A series of home style recipes and meal ideas with instructions for dishes such as White House pudding and White potato pie. Includes detailed steps for preserved squash and cabbage saw and notes two readers Margaret M Donough and Lizzie McNulty with addresses in Chelsea and Cambridgeport.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submit a single menu with brief preparation directions, for four or five persons, not to exceed a weekly budget for a family of five. Entries end Saturday. winners printed in Sunday paper.
Charles E. Barnet of Ward 16 gains strong backing for sealer of weights and measures. He belongs to the Ward 16 Improvement Association and has four years of active campaigning for Democratic candidates.
In Gloucester on January 28 officers of the Eighth Regiment announce they will hire counsel to challenge their honorable discharges by Governor Greenhalge. They allege the board of officers acted without proper charges or trial and exceeded its judicial role in seeking reorganization.
Sleeves are tucked to match hip and waist garments with velvet waists also tucked. The effect is bold and may look clumsy in velvet. Velvet waists with tucked hems pair with cloth skirts trimmed in Hercules braid. The tucks should not extend above the...
The article outlines multiple Boston theatre events including Lulu Glaser in The Merry Monarch at the Tremant, Castle Square Theatre celebrations, and upcoming acts at Hollis Street and Park Theatres. It notes charitable performances by Vincent Hospital, and profiles Fanny Johnston, Gertrude Capen, Mary L. Austin, Elena Horne, and John Orth among others.
The passage describes a waist with a broad upper arm section like a large collar and no shoulder fullness. It notes tucked silk and velvet tucks, a high standing collar, neck extending waist, hip skirts with tiny pads, a large rosette at the end of the tacks, and velvet tabs extending from the rosettes on both sides.
A collage of quips and jokes from Household Words to Tit-Bits. Lines touch brown studies, torpid health, tidy burglars, economical habits, and Hamlet humor. A vivid cross-section of late 19th century wit and theatrical audience tidbits.
A Boston reader defends the idea of the stage Irishman and criticizes modern would be Irish mimics. The writer cites David Butler and D I McLean and sensationally asks where Judge fits in this debate. The letter is dated Boston January 2 and signed Boston Girl.
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