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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its political voice as a leading Democratic paper in New England. It outlines editorial positions and regional influence shaping public opinion and party alignment across the region.
Daily and Sunday Post subscription details listed with rates for one year six months and three months. Instructions for address changes and payment security note, with publisher contact and a notice about advance payment and possible discontinuation on expiration.
Senators face a bill with near universal support from Boston Somerville and Cambridge authorities and a million residents. City councils back the plan and labor and business groups urge fair accommodation, arguing against those seeking abnormal profits. The metropolitan district seeks swift Legislature approval.
The St Louis response to offers of assistance emphasizes the American spirit of independence. The mayor praised the city for its readiness to care for its own sufferers, noting its exceptional prosperity and strong ability to help its citizens without dampening future aid to others.
The article argues Boston uniquely lacks free transfers while other major cities including Chicago Detroit Toledo New York Philadelphia and several others provide free transfers or reduced fare options. It asserts the West End company received privileges and calls for equal service in return.
Kate Field, a brilliant and versatile American writer and lecturer, was a prominent figure in literature and public life for over two decades. Her death in Honolulu will be mourned by those who knew her, as her prolific work informed and entertained the public.
The popular Legislature pushes a free transfers bill for Boston to the Senate for a third time. Representative William J. Donovan had the measure passed in the House after committee opposition, but the Senate again rejected it, drawing public protest and renewed effort by Donovan and supporters.
The House sent the free transfer bill unanimously to the Senate this year. It is described as the people's bill and urged to gain support from every Senator who has constituents' interests at heart.
The State Senate will today consider a free transfer bill backed by the House. Proponents argue it aids the public and the West End, noting last year Boston area riders paid 7.52 million in fares while the company earned 15 percent on paper after charges. Critics warn of potential price shifts and congestion, urging liberal adoption to curb downtown crowding. The piece cites business writer George Routledge Gibson criticizing political over business influences shaping the issue.
The stock market and overall business world stagnate due to approaching political conventions. McKinley’s currency stance uncertainty harms investment and trade, while gold exports lag and securities move back from Europe. Railroads show strength, but general trade and collections are weak amid silver questions and political risk.
The argument that free transfers would cheat the road of fares is an insult to Boston and nearby communities. The writer challenges Senators to express an opinion, noting other major cities operate free transfers satisfactorily and asking whether Boston residents are less honest than Chicagoans, Philadelphians, or Detroiters.
A man lives by believing something, not by debating and arguing about many things. Carlyle offers a concise reminder to act on conviction rather than endless discussion.
A West End conductor labeled No 2013 failed to curb a mob of eight to ten youths who boarded a Brookline Reservoir trolley. He disconnected the bell battery with a screwdriver, while the motorman laughed, allowing the disturbance to continue as teens vandalized the car. Memorial Day crowds and civic life also fill Boston streets with baseball fever, nightspots expanding, and new licenses fueling saloon growth amid a thriving social scene.
A columnist notes the charm of a pretty woman on a city car swaying men to relinquish seats and pay fares. He observes Boston elites seeking residence in Essex County with Billy Moody holding a strong district lead, while predicting a tough fight for imported political talent in a GOP convention favoring homegrown candidates.
Bernard O Kane of Roxbury argues in strong terms for William E Russell as Democratic presidential candidate with plans to appoint Josiah Quincy as successor and John F Dever as Boston mayor. He presents a chain of succession with confident predictions, dated May 28, 1996.
Letter to the editor from Boston dated May 30 criticizes policy gambling as a losing game, alleging manipulated numbers and police inaction. The writer denounces General Martin's law as ineffective and urges enforcement of the landlord clause to curb policy shops.
A May 28 issue letter by South Ender Boston argues trees along Worcester Street offer health and happiness. The writer chides H W F for doubting urban greenery and urges a stroll down Beacon Street or South Cove to feel shade and comfort on a hot July day.
The article touts transparency as the keynote of summer fashion. It suggests using very coarse crash fabric for dresses to achieve balance, describes gored skirts with full fullness, and jackets with an old fashioned jazers look and Louis imprint, paired with Alpine hats.
Mrs J W O Donnell of 14 Thwing Street Roxbury wins the Post menu prize for last week. Her menu appeared in Saturday's Post published May 69.
In a foggy studio tale, a friend recounts Wilfred and Beatrice, lovers torn by a family secret. Beatrice learns she and a brother share birth papers, a revelation followed by despair. Beatrice and Wilfred die by the river after she poisons herself with heartache, the lovers lost to the moonlit water.
The text outlines a daily table with items for BREAKFAST and SUPPER including Lamb Broth Fricassee of mene Sok naa Potatoes Boiled Onions White Bread and Butter Cream Tapi Apple Tarts Poland Water Lobster Stew Oyster can nee Pickles Hot Coffee Rolls and Gold Cake. It also provides instructions for Fricassee of chicken and a dine omelet with steps for preparation and serving.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 each for four others. Prizes paid by mail each Monday for stories published the preceding week. Open to female writers. assistance allowed from male relatives.
A roundup of summer reading options from St Nicholas and Atlantic magazines, noting pieces on warship life, migration, and French provincial life. Highlights include Rossetti letters, Lord Howe’s Commission, Melville’s Typee, Jamaica travel in Buckra Land, and Cambridge topics in a commemorative volume edited by Arthur Gilman.
A collage of brief exchanges from various papers shows playful and domestic banter. Topics range from belts and warm vermillion house paint to money handling and favorite colors, with a humorously deliberate stance on color during different social moments and games.
A historic dinner menu lists iced watermelon broiled sirloin steak baked potatoes muffins hot beef and potatoes cauliflower green peas cucumbers and several desserts. Includes recipes for strawberry muffins white fruit cake and a strawberry charlotte with gelatine and custard, credited to B. A. Clough of Auburn Street, Haverhill Massachusetts.
The notice lists a menu including strawberries, cream broth, bread, lettuce, rhubarb pie, pineapple pudding with a baild custard, egg salad with potatoes and eggs, onion, lettuce, and salad dressing. BR I BADCLIPFE at 8 Fourth Avenues, Haverhill, Mass.
The article lists a luncheon menu including broiled ham garlic toast tomato bisque roast chicken mashed potatoes lettuce and steamed bread pudding with pea cold meat hot biscuits preserved pineapple tea and chocolate. It provides a tomato bisque recipe and a steamed bread pudding method with milk flour molasses raisins and spices attributed to Miss Plummer of Roxbury.
The Boston Post offers five dollars weekly for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like menus with brief dish preparations. Three meals for a family of five, budget not to exceed ten dollars weekly. Submissions due each Saturday with winning bill printed the following Monday. one per day and a batch on Sunday. Address communications to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston. Do not send stamps.
Miss Mae Mooney niece of Mr and Mrs Patrick Laughin of Harrison avenue Boston wed Mr Benjamin Hunt of Dorchester in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday afternoon. Bridesmaid Miss Kittie Laughlin ushers included John J Guoninghaem John Mulhern J Mullen John Desmond and Frank Dacey. The couple departed for New York following the ceremony.
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