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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
1
An ad asserts Waitt and Bond offer top quality black stone cigars and criticizes a rival dealer for not delivering Waitt and Bond products. The dealer claims to provide an equivalent or superior cigar at similar price, implying higher profit from the alternative.
A patriotic verse celebrates independence and freedom, praising Washington as father of liberty. It envisions a nation united across races and nations, praising peace, liberty, and the temple of freedom, with bells, guns, and banners. The piece honors William J. Burke at the end.
London reports Mr Gladstone's retirement letter to Midlothian electors expresses gratitude and recalls Reform era progress. He notes Liberal influence and Peel Canning eras, recalling parliamentary reforms and Scotland’s support. Lord Rosebery also cautions Scotland and the north against permanent party control.
The article analyzes the impact of Mr. Gladstone on British politics as he contemplates retirement. It weighs how his departure may reshuffle party dynamics, public opinion, and policy directions across the nation.
A representative from John Jays Sons in Washington Street argues it is a misconception to believe only expensive materials yield satisfactory interior effects. He cites over seventy five years of experience to show that high quality outcomes can be achieved with moderately priced fabrics.
Boston and New York routes via NEW York & N E and Norwich Line introduce a NEW vestibuled train departing at 7 15 P M with a NEW parlor car seating fifty cents. Schedule shortened by 25 minutes and improved service urged to try it.
The text traces Gladstone’s rise from a junior treasury figure opposing tariffs to a liberal champion of free trade. It highlights shifts from church establishment to Catholic emancipation, Irish reform, land laws, and broad suffrage, noting his notorious breaks with consistency and pivotal role in British progress across Italian unity, Greek independence, and territorial questions.
Burkhardt Brewing Co markets Tivoli beer and warns against a cheap imitation. It urges orders via grocers or expressmen and offers delivery to downtown offices from its Roxbury bottling works. Also notes Gladstone’s resignation affecting Liberal unity and Conservative control in Midlothian.
Washington July 8 forecast calls for Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair slightly warmer with southwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York expect fair weather with light west to south winds.
An old time advertisement urges caution against low quality ginger substitutes and extols SANFORD'S GINGER as superior and safe. It warns that mercenary dealers push cheaper options, and it encourages asking for SANFORD'S GINGER with the trade mark on the wrapper.
The Boston Post reveals a bold swindle by the Boston Commission Company operating from a basement in the John Hancock building on Devonshire street. Five mythical stocks listed include Chester Food Canning, Virginia Tobacco, Old Dominion Lumber, Halifax Improvement, and Southern Live Stock. Buyers are lured by fake boards and claims of direct market access while clerks support themselves on small pay as gullible patrons lose funds. The setup features a gaudy Great Eastern Stock Exchange sign and a two hour daily operation from 10 to 5 with crowded counters and a discreet delivery area.
The parade will start at 7 am from New street, proceed through Sumner Lewis Webster Sumner Maverick Chelsea Prescott Lexington Meridian plus other streets to Central square. The event marks the 118th anniversary with a carnival parade featuring about 10 attractions and a city appropriation of 900 dollars plus 700 dollars in private subscriptions.
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