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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1896
Page
4
A concise report on Mo TrTVO exploring its aims and its stance on animal control policy. The piece contrasts a mission driven approach with a call for restraint on the muzzle issue, highlighting organizational perspectives.
An American citizen quoted in the New York World asserts Cuba’s revolutionary government under President Cisneros functions with judicial and executive powers. It operates a postal system, schools, vital statistics, tax collection and revenue spending, though some tasks may be rough. He claims Cuban rule shows actual vitality compared to Spain and marks the republic’s existence as stable.
The Castle Island tragedy inquiry reveals repeated notices to city authorities and ferry operators about the unsafe landing. Each party claims others were responsible, leaving the duty to ensure safety unassigned. Judge Fallon’s forthcoming findings may identify the responsible official or entity amid the murky blame.
The city faces a potential water famine due to reduced rainfall and higher use. Officials urge vigilance and cautions against waste. Citizens are urged to fix leaks and prevent overflows to conserve 66 million gallons daily and avert a crisis through the season.
The piece urges sound money Democrats to actively seek pro sound money candidates for Congress before the presidential campaign intensifies. It warns that Republicans favoring free coinage have won seats and urge similar nominees in several states. It argues McKinley would sign a free coinage bill and calls for early mobilization to prevent silver influence.
The text argues Massachusetts Democrats defend William E. Russell John W Corcoran and Patrick Maguire amid criticism for sound money stand at a national convention. It emphasizes their loyalty to the state's platform and party, denying calls for removal or censure.
The text argues that a global agreement to fix a gold silver exchange rate would avoid value disruption. It contrasts Mexico’s silver coinage on its intrinsic metal value with universally accepted notes from the Bank of England and the global acceptance of U S and gold, showing how agreed measures keep money’s value stable and transactions uniform across borders.
A collection of succinct exhortations from H J Van Dyke and F A Kemble urging persistence and perseverance. It frames life as a daily battle against odds with a call to endure, strive, and press toward the goal.
The Observant Citizen reports on civic life in Boston with chatter about Atherton and Congressman Barrett’s secretary, the McKinley badge incident, local subway construction near Crescent Beach and Tremont street, mentions of George Ayers and theosophy, Brown’s Scotland trip, the Daly Sharkey engagement, a new shelter near the Old Granary burying ground, and safety concerns about subway runways and car proximity to posts.
A collage of witty quips from Harper’s Bazar Chicago Record Washington Star and Cincinnati Enquirer cartooning family and social foibles. Jokes span name confusion pettiest offenses to social pretensions with a rural punch line about Mrs Bigelow and the hen coop.
In Roseville Massachusetts an elderly heiress Miss Euphemia Ramshorn faces theft after her niece Pauline vanishes during a raid on the house. A neighbor’s night boat raid yields Ramshorn spoons. Pauline’s physician lover Charles Dennett is arrested amid a broader theft plot. Pauline later elopes with Dennett, escaping the “musty old maid” and starting a new life.
The speaker defends national self rule against foreign influence, urging bimetallism over a gold standard. He cites living on prairies versus cities, recalls 1776 lineage, and vows to mobilize producers, laborers, and merchants to resist gold standard and defend national economic sovereignty. The bold anti gold standard oration ends with a crucifixion metaphor.
A guide to dainty lightweight fabrics compares Dimity and India silk. Dark blue India silk with white figures offers cool, versatile gowns suitable for travel, shopping, or church, with new patterns and white silhouette-like designs. Dimity is washable, ironable, and stylish when paired with blue and white embroidery and ribbon accents.
The crew of the Minnesota conducts inspections at 8 45 AM and trains in heaving the lead and gun handling aboard the Columbia. Divisions from the tug Vesta train for actions at Fort Warren Lovell's Island Galloupe's Island and Scituate. Officers arrive aboard the Columbia and Fort Warren details, while boat drills wear down the Sixth and Seventh divisions.
The board of street commissioners orders public streets including Gaylord from Washington to Chamberlain and Chamberlain from Harvard to Algonquin. Also Wolcott from Columbia to Erie Elizabeth from Norfolk to Asylum Wilder from Washington to Geneva. An extension of Norway from Massachusetts to Parker and Clinton street widening from Commercial to Fulton are approved. An order to construct Athelwood street from School to Kilton is issued.
Dr. Senner, commissioner of immigration, reports 263 709 immigrants for the fiscal year, up 72 781 from last year, with Italy leading. Of 2624 sent back for various reasons, 756 were excluded as contract laborers and 176 as paupers.
Speech excerpts discuss the gold standard as a civilizational measure, arguing Americans have not supported it and that both major parties oppose it. The speaker contrasts idle capital with the struggling masses, and frames the Democratic party as aligned with the latter in a historical context.
The Boston Daily Standard has suspended publication since March and assigned its affairs to Edward S. Crockett and Burton H. De Wolf. The Latter expects no resumption. Plant valued at 62000 with about 20000 good accounts. indebtedness around 75000, leaving a margin of about 7000. Cause cited as lack of ready money, not creditor pressure.
Nearly 200 children from Boston districts rode the City of Quincy to Nantasket for a day off heat and hardship. They enjoyed a feast at Ocean View House and returned home by 6 pm, refreshed and full of stories. The trips are funded by the Children’s Health Fund which also aids sickly and destitute children with country or seashore outings and in-home support, including a Roslindale home named Children’s Rest. In the past year about 2000 children have been cared for.
Albany July 13 The Savage gun was chosen by Governor Morton’s commission as best suited for new tactical maneuvers. Three commissioners Shaw Bliss and Thurston released the report after testing twelve rifles from Savage Arms Company Lee Arms Company Winchester and others. The Savage rifle was judged superior to foreign models after careful evaluation.
BUZZARD'S BAY July 13 The President after clearing his desk of official matters takes a short fishing trip today. While Mr. Cleveland will be unable to attend the Provincetown celebration tomorrow, his friend Joseph Jefferson will be present and deliver a short informal address.
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