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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its perspective as a representative Democratic paper for New England, outlining editorial stance, regional focus, and calls for party unity and policy priorities across the region. The piece frames the paper as a voice for Democratic perspectives in local and national discourse.
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices, notes address changes require both old and new addresses, and states second class matter status. It warns money should not be sent in cash, payments must be in advance, and subscriptions will be discontinued at expiration without notice.
Reed refuses compromise preferring the kite or nothing. J H Manley warns Reed will get his demand. Lodge declines the offer. Colonel Fred Grant emerges as main aspirant, backed by Mrs Potter Palmer in a social venture, creating a colorful but uninspiring scene.
Senator Morrill warned in Washington that the 1896 Republican platform would put every dollar of money in circulation on a parity with the world’s best dollar. The remark echoes 1892’s standoff, now mocked as hollow by critics. McKinley’s candidacy on parity risks alienating the sound money faction or driving them away.
Cambridge marks its fifty years of municipal existence with a celebration tied to public schools. The event highlights the unity with Greater Boston and the shared historic ties across the Charles River, emphasizing humanity, benevolence, charity, industry, frugality, sincerity, good humor, and social affection in the commonwealth’s charter related to education and civic life.
The senator and committee chair states that port defenses have long been inadequate, a fact supported by official reports and expert inquiries. He argues private interests and public apathy hinder action, warning that major cities could face massive ransom or ruin in war with major naval powers, urging a shift to proper harbor defense.
A political argument argues free coinage will not win the White House or restore Democratic control. It cites Kentucky’s 1892 defeats for free silver and warns Eastern states and mining districts would back McKinley, not a silver inflationist, under a sound money platform.
The speaker warns that if the silver element at Chicago gains control the convention will reject the sound money States and adopt a policy that will lead to defeat and political death. The argument stresses the danger of misaligned policy choices driven by monetary factions.
The West End Senators rejected the Gallivan free transfer reconsideration by 18 to 11, delaying the movement rather than defeating it. A House amendment to the Rourke bill expanding free transfers within five miles of Boston City Hall may gain consideration, potentially advancing reform for Greater Boston. The Post urges renewed support and predicts eventual success.
Massachusetts faces a veto by Acting Governor Wolcott over the Massachusetts Pipe Line Company bill. The veto, praised as fearless, blocks the measure while outlining changes to address public policy concerns. The move is framed as a public service that could yield cheaper gas if revised properly.
A short inspirational quote noting that a man's wealth lies in the number of things he loves and blesses, and by which he is loved and blessed. An anonymous author offers a reflective reminder on value and affection.
The Observant Citizen recounts Revere Yacht Club members fun on Memorial Day. A lobster man’s fiery mustang frightens locals after Vice-Commodore Phinnick rides it sans saddle. Minia the English cable ship undergoes overhaul as hundreds of “sealers” scrape hull scales, disturbing rats. East Boston cancels Fourth of July carnival parade citing last year’s trouble. Wood Island Park hosts foot races, games, fireworks with $800 in funding. A strap mishap on a Washington Street car ends with a tumble and a passenger clinging to a newspaper and strap for the remainder of the trip.
A lively sketch portrays ice men delivering heavy cakes through streets and stairs, their work aided by steel tongs and muscular effort. The piece weaves in a Western friend’s nicknames for Pierre Humbert Jr and notes on Stinson and Stinson’s absence in Italy, with Moses Williams stepping in at the trust company. It ends by praising ice as a summer necessity amid hot days.
Obituary praise for H C Bunner and a review of recent literary findings from Egypt to St Louis. Highlights include Houghton family donation to Wellesley College, Harriet Beecher Stowe reminiscences in McClure’s, Lincoln anecdote, a Century June issue featuring Sargent and Robins Pennell, Bryce on South Africa, Napoleon continuity, and notes on city government and presidential conventions plus fiction by Ward Churchill and others.
A collage of quips and jokes from newspapers including Truth Chicago Tribune and Harper's Bazaar. Gags touch on dogs fishing riding to church and a judge’s fine. A German professor’s Eden rock theory inspires real estate banter in a light humor item.
A grieving daughter recalls a desperate plan to save her dying mother using a poisoned medicine sent by Dr. Avery. Helen discards the dangerous remedy, and a misdirected poison is averted by prayer, secrecy, and a stroke of luck that preserves life and bonds. The tale ends with forgiveness and a new family bond.
A Boston motorman writes to the Post urging publication of railway rule clarifications. He stresses proper stopping designations by white bands, noting crossings determine where a car stops and criticizing passengers who smoke on platforms. He also calls for signaling riders and condemns false reports to officials.
The Post weekly prizes for original short stories award ten dollars to the best, five to the second, and two dollars each to four others. Winners are named each Sunday in The Sunday Post and paid by mail Monday for stories published the previous week. Only female writers are eligible.
A fragment from a Boston notice dated June 1 by John F. French at 145 Kingston Street. The text references blessing and success but provides no further details on the action or purpose.
A Boston letter writer protests the early September school start, arguing for a later opening date such as September 15. The note urges public support from the Post to back longer summer breaks for children and favors avoiding a too-short rest after the school year.
The writer asks the editor to clarify whether Lieutenant Governor Wolcott receives any extra salary while acting as Governor and signs as POLITICIAN. The brief harnesses a reader inquiry about official pay during interim governorship.
The Manchester amendment to the South Union Station bill is praised as a vast, comprehensive plan for Boston. It expands streets and areas, promises to ease fears and protect interests, and aims to create a grand, harmonious South Union Station with ideal surroundings.
The Chauncy Hall Battalion held its annual prize drill at Mechanics Hall with Major William F E Potter in command. Company B won the company drill medal, while Sergeant C S Porter took the sergeants prize. Porter also captured the first individual prize. second went to Sergeant G E Atkins and third to Corporal Percy P Russ. Cadets Robinson Ferguson and Burden judged the event.
A verse by A. T. Worden portrays a fair, educated woman skilled at note taking and bank notes as wages. She yearns for space and independence while her employer’s flirtations end when she replaces the old typewriter with a new one, symbolizing a shift in power and ambition.
The river and harbor bill passed the House over the President's veto by 220 to 60. The report from Representative Hooker argues most items duplicate earlier laws and support the contract system as cheaper and faster. The vote included 39 Democrats in support and a cross-section of Republicans and Populists, with Strowd the sole Populist voting for passage.
The summer girl contemplates bathing suit choices that combine style with practicality. She aims to reveal less while staying on trend, choosing unwashable fabrics in vivid scarlet or green with gold or silver trim, and plans to wear only lightweight Trilbies beneath the waves.
The June St Nicholas issue is featured with an article by Lieutenant John M Ellicott U S N What the Bugle Tells on a War Ship The bugle governs ship routine during battle and daily life detailing calls from reveille to taps and even the mess call for officers breakfast with playful sailor verses
Tudor Jenks presents The Lost Princess in June St Nicholas with July conclusion, and the June issue also features the first Talks with Boys and Girls about Themselves. Noah Brooks begins Story of Marco Polo in June, detailing Polo’s adventures across Asia six hundred years ago.
The June issue offers a sample of contents and encourages readers to subscribe for four months June through September at a total price of one dollar or purchase single copies for twenty five cents each. The magazine is billed as the leading publication for boys and girls worldwide.
The Boston Post offers five dollars weekly for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read as menus with brief preparation directions. Meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner or breakfast dinner and supper for four or five persons. Limit ten dollars weekly for a family of five. First contest ends November ninth, then each Saturday. Winning menus printed Mondays. one per day and several on Sundays. Send to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Rejected submissions not returned. do not include stamps.
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