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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1895
Page
4
The Atlanta exposition managers should promptly reject bull fights as an exhibit. The piece argues such entertainment is foreign to American notions of sport and progress, noting cruelty and lack of fair play in bull fighting and its unsuitability for U.S. audiences.
An 183 Bannock men over 18 were counted last year and the report suggests the danger of a broader hostil e movement may be overstated. Troops move to quiet tensions while officials vow full justice for what appears to be a white massacre of unarmed Indians seeking flight from an unjust sentence.
Brazil objects to Britain's occupation of Trinidad as a high handed seizure. The argument rests on Brazil's historic claim to the island, noting Britain once held it then relinquished claims to Portugal, who recognized Brazil’s independence and included Trinidad in Brazilian territory. The piece labels Britain’s move as land grabbing and asserts Brazil’s rightful ownership.
The Iowa Democrats hold their state convention next week. It marks the first time a state party will speak since the free silver agitation swept the West and South.
Town observers note delegates chosen at county conventions lean against free coinage at 16 to 1, signaling continued administration policy support. Two thirds report sound money positions, with several opposing the 16 to 1 ratio, avoiding bolting threats and maintaining Democratic unity in Iowa.
The piece notes Ireland’s Home Rule supporters remain a minority in the new House of Commons while Conservatives and Liberal-Unionists hold a large majority. It urges Irish Nationalists to unite, saying self government demands persist, offering hope for a coordinated push in Parliament.
The piece argues Senator Chandler may truly hold a morbid view that Grover Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle are controlled by English gold monometallists. It credits the Cleveland administration with halting Treasury waste, boosting currency confidence, and guiding the nation toward prosperity, labeling Chandler's charge as “awful rot.”
The Observant Citizen profiles Charles Brawley and T Gardner Hooper visiting Ossipee New Hampshire. It describes Silk usage in China for men and women workers, handsome Boston society riders, and recent amateur baseball success of E L Brown’s team. It also mentions Maria Barbera rescue agitation and streetcar sign issues. Benjamin Pierce Cheney Jr. is highlighted as a modest appearance millionaire and noted actor.
The Citizen recalls Temple projects by Mr. Kimball, noted New York architect, and mentions Mr. Blatkall preferring Boston. It discusses the Tremont Temple frieze Bible carvings debate, religion and art, and a Boston Knights Templar parade prep. Additional notes cover tobacco bans at Ohio Wesleyan and Delaware Episcopal College, Judge Woodbury on ex Govern Rice, and local social tidbits about East Boston ferry guard Walter Noyes and city officials.
Deputy Sanborn pursues the counterfeiter Dick Marsh. A staged disguise leads him to Bondtown where a target identified as Algernon Augustus Van Sipe, a stylish New York sedan, registers at Phenix Hotel with Nellie d Arville under Sam Duncan's direction. The hunt hinges on a steel plate Marsh guards and a careful, public chase begins during dinner.
In a Danville plot by Miss Georgiana Clink the heiress, Van Sipe is arrested after a cryptic note threatens flight with her. The deputy, pursuing a bogus clergyman, exposes the fake reformer Dick Marsh alias Ford, revealing counterfeit plates and bogus money.
The article discusses women cyclists and dress, arguing bloomers faded into older riders first and that modesty remains key. It contrasts conservative women adapting over time and the shift away from bloomers as outerwear while riding bicycles.
The description praises ankle length skirts for bicyclists and notes bloomers worn under the skirt to conceal undergarments. It discusses avoiding skirt front tightness by a large double box plait, matching bodice leggings, gray colors, pearl buttons, a white satin collar, and a white kid belt with a simple white sailor hat.
The Irish American Club plans an outing on August 8 to Gloucester for a fish dinner and patriotic speeches by invited speakers. Final arrangements are not complete, but the event is noted as likely to be a very successful fair.
A Postwoman interviews Mrs. McDonald of East Boston about her daughter’s marriage at just over thirteen, noting grandmothers eight decades old appearing surprisingly youthful. The column treats the tale with humorous wonder as it follows the family story and community reactions.
The piece describes Mrs. McDonald of Dennisport and her large blended household. Her daughter Loretta Perry married at 18 years 11 months after eloping to Weymouth, while Mrs. McDonald herself married at 15. Grandchildren range from newborn to seven years old, with additional family history of early marriages traced through generations.
The Milford Times extols the Boston Post as a superior value newspaper with a Democratic mission and broad American patriotism. It highlights rapid Milford circulation growth to 700 copies, aided by Milford letters and Joseph J. Feeley’s distribution, and notes strong daily sales. The piece praises the Post as a fearless, reliable advocate for workers and a balanced stance toward capital.
The National Line Steamship Company plans to sell its fleet and business to the Wilson line in talks at Liverpool. Wilson line confirms the inquiry and states the purchase price may be settled soon while details remain private.
The Bowds at Square Theatre open Saturday with Lost in New York. Howard begins August 56 with fresh paint, Boston follows Aug 10 with Thatcher and Carroll’s minstrels. Grand Museum inaugurals Aug 18, Park and Columbia in line, Hollis by Sept 2.
A boy sits in the sun by the river with a dog named Fish. He has spent the day fishing without a bite. A passing man asks the dog’s name, and the boy explains the name comes from the dog’s refusal to bite.
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