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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
4
The Post outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, advance payment terms, address changes, and payment instructions. It notes second class matter status, caution against sending cash, and that subscriptions will be discontinued at expiration without notice. Editor L A Grozier signs as publisher from New York.
The piece notes Cuba’s patriots gaining control beyond cities as Spanish troops suffer in unseasonable heat and disease. It lauds the Cuban struggle as one of history’s bravest, with Maximo Gomez claiming the end is in sight while Campos failed to act.
The passage of the Butler bond bill is criticized as bravado against the sound money administration. It is deemed impossible to become law and would bankrupt the country if enacted. Repudiationists are blamed, with Republicans and mining camp states cited as responsible for the measure’s support.
The Maine platform rejects free and unlimited silver coinage without international agreement and upholds the gold standard. It argues that further Republican silver purchases or a rebirth of 1892 bimetallism would ruin finances, urging Reed to address the full silver question for sound money at St. Louis.
The piece argues that free silver delegates threaten to repeal the two-thirds rule at the Democratic convention if they lack a two-thirds majority. It asserts the rule is vital, dating to the first conventions and essential for party unity, and warns that discarding it could disrupt the party.
Cambridge marked its semi centennial with a grand parade and civic ceremonies. The town, a sister city to Boston, celebrated five decades of growth under clear skies as officials and residents praised progress and anticipated further development.
The remark notes exemplary civic conduct shown by a participant or witness during a notable event, highlighting steadfast regard for duties and public responsibility. It emphasizes integrity, restraint, and respect for law as the community reflects on the episode.
The piece questions McKinley’s true stance by recounting editor Kohlsaat’s proposed program to abolish the deficit with import duties, secure the gold standard, and keep American wages competitive. It argues McKinley’s actual record harmed the treasury, gold reserve, and labor, noting strikes and deficits under McKinleyism and skepticism about a silver purchase stance.
A writer recalls Boston’s crooked streets and overworked street names, noting plaid layouts and amusing misdirections in local reporting. A wedding on Auburn street sparks memory of reporting errors, while a bridge repair keeps East Boston and Chelsea bridge open. A steam launch ferrying passengers at 3 cents sees Billy Ivers fall into the water after a mishap aboard.
The House endorses the Rourke substitution for the metropolitan district free transfer plan. It aims to equalize transit accommodations by extending free transfers along the West End road within five miles of Boston City Hall, countering Senate objections and awaiting Senate action. House speakers urge swift Senate passage with strong approval.
A Boston letter from Professor M. H. Burke praises a Post editor for a rational cyclone explanation. He asserts the cyclone’s formation reflects intelligent design and claims prior prediction, signing from 1960 Washington street, Boston, dated June 2.
A letter from STEADY VISITOR dated June 2 notes a cricket ground in wet condition, frequent rolling, and a crowd that plays once a month. It accuses local men of control over park decisions, cites a lack of funds for boys, and describes a sanded field suitable for three baseball grounds that remains unusable due to soreness after short use.
It is with narrow-souled people as with narrow-necked bottles the less they have in them the more noise they make in pouring it out. Pop.
In a conversation on public duty and accountability a reader recalls a newspaper exchange about officials and negligence. The piece profiles Thomas Patterson of the Rocky Mountain News, a self educated Bos ton born West figure, and notes Coolidge and Merrill social updates. A scene outside a furniture store shows two young women admiring a display of baby carriages.
A Boston letter defender argues General Martin cannot rapidly destroy policy shops as they are slyly run and widespread. The writer urges citizens to report known locations to police, insisting rooting out policy requires collective effort and must begin with informing authorities.
A portrait of today’s schoolgirls shows them as mothers in miniature, often more developed and athletic with broad shoulders. Their attire mirrors their mothers’ full skirts jackets and shirt waists, though daughters add brighter colors and a hint of frivolity. A bevy of schoolgirls who started with
A teacher leads a Decoration Day outing in a display of gowns with blue mohair, Dresden silk collar details, box jackets in tan faced cloth, mixed cheviot with white silk vest, cream alpaca with lace accents, and blue ribbon cascades. The scene features a student with golden hair and blue eyes waiting with a kitten.
A coastal village endures a fierce storm as Cap'n Dan searches for his daughter Nell. News arrives of a ship in distress and brave lifeboat crews pull through. The next dawn reveals Nell and her lover Jack dead, their bodies washed ashore with a peaceful union in death.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Winners named Sundays in The Sunday Post and paid by mail Mondays for stories from the previous week. Prizes limited to female writers. submissions must be under a thousand words, on one side of the page, with name and address. anonymous entries not rewarded.
A Boston Journal editorial notes Governor Walcott's veto of the Whitney gas bill as a sign of executive independence. It praises his thorough investigation and clear, forceful, fair stance, calling him an able and conscientious leader whose message deserves careful citizen reading.
The June New England Printer is hailed as a bright number with lively Boston correspondents, engaging personal column, original type features, and excellent illustrations, marking a strong labor organ for local printers.
Miss Alice Bertha M Clayton of Boston and Mr. William H S Hill of Watertown wed at Church of Our Saviour Brookline. Ceremony featured choir music and special pieces from Lohengrin. Bride wore ivory duchess satin with veil and orange blossoms. bouquet of white roses. Attendants included Miss Nellie Mae Robinson and Mr. Charles H Goodrich. Guests from Boston New York Washington Philadelphia Worcester and more attended. They will reside at 245 Mt Auburn Street East Watertown after September.
Blanche Ring MacNichol, heiress of James H. Ring, wed James Walker Jr. transfer agent of the Atchison Railroad in New York at 54 Cedar street Roxbury. Rev S H Winkley officiated with B F Cheney as best man and Hattie Bryant as bridesmaid. The groom, a Boston native, is known in amateur and cadet theatricals and the couple plan a summer in New Rochelle after a Hudson trip.
Miss Mary M Gibson daughter of Rev Dr Freder ick Gibson of Baltimore wed Professor Morris Hicky Morgan of Harvard University at St George's Church at noon. Rev Father McBride conducted the ceremony with ushers from Boston Cambridge New York and Baltimore and bridesmaids from Cambridge and Baltimore. Emma Wilson served as maid of honor while Gardiner M Lane of Cambridge was best man.
Minnie Ada Crockett and Charles Ellsworth Durgin wed in a home ceremony at 3 PM yesterday at Hotel Adelaide Brookline with only immediate family present. Rev L B Bates officiated. Bride wore white satin with lace and diamond brooch. After a 7:45 PM train to St John the couple plans a tour of Acadia Evangeline’s land and will make Fordell Park Melrose their home after Sept 1.
In the residence of Mr and Mrs F H Houghton Allston last evening Fred W Fancher and Ella Adelle Scott sister of Mrs Houghton were married The Episcopal ceremony was conducted by Rev Alexander Blackburn D D pastor of Central Square Baptist Church Cambridge The bride was given away by her father Henry A Scott of Townsend St After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 12 Seattle Street Allston
Postmaster John H. Clune of Springfield and Miss Agnes lk Donoghue formerly an Ed son Grammar School teacher were married at St Peter's parochial residence at 5 30 this afternoon Father Po nan officiating Best man was William H McCrock of Springfield maid of honor was Miss M Josephine Donoghug( of New York City sister of the bride The couple will reside in Springfield.
The anti McKinley leadership says the fight will begin early in St. Louis to pressure the silent candidate and managers. They plan to contest every seat before the credentials committee and push the platform adoption before nominations. Delegates from sound money states may unite to block dodging the main issue.
The Journal wired ex Governor Boies of Iowa and ex Congressman Bland of Missouri asking if they would accept the Democratic nomination for President on a free silver platform. Bland replied he would accept and be elected, while Boies said he would accept if the convention tendered a 16 to 1 free silver platform.
At the New York Driving Club spring trot ting meeting Baron Crisp wins all heats in the 2:24 class with heats 2:16 1 4, 2:15 1 4, and 2:16 1 2. Driven by John Kelly, owned by James Butler, he races toward the $13,000 Merchants and Manufacturers' stakes at Detroit next month. Roetta Soap, favorite for 2:15, finishes seventh as Ernsie wins in 2:14 1 2, trainer W H McCarthy steering the Fleetwood entry to victory.
Kansas delegates to the national convention were chosen and a platform adopted praising Cleveland’s foreign policy tariff reform and the effort to free Americans held in Cuban prisons while demanding free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at a 16 to 1 ratio with no international agreement sought.
Chicago June 3 Senator Palmer declines a governor bid on sound money Eckels launches campaign in response. He is expected to resign from the Treasury to run.
A reception honoring Rev. R. Perry Bush and his wife was held at the Chelsea Unitarian Church with about 400 attendees. Bush sails for Europe next Saturday. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Wentworth. notable guests ranged from Mayor Tenney Endicott to Aldermen and local clergy.
Hugh Murphy aged 21 of Nonantum was found unconscious beside the Boston & Albany railroad between Newtonville and Newton at 6 25 last evening. He was taken to Newton hospital where he died at 9. Probably struck by a passing train while employed at the Lucas mill in West Newton.
Emily Maude Aechtler and Gorham Abbott Gilman wed at the Stearns residence in Brookline. The ceremony was led by Rev. Leonard K. Storrs with a white satin gown, bouquet of sweet peas, and a bridal party including Anna Gilman and Marion Stearns.
United States Ambassador Bayard and J R Roosevelt met Lord Salisbury at the foreign office for a key signing. The Behring Sea Convention was the central purpose of their closeted discussion this afternoon.
In Ward county twenty miles north of Minot ex commissioner J A Baker, a prominent ranchman, was shot and killed by his 17 year old son after a severe whipping and an attack on the boy’s mother. The son fired twice, killing Baker instantly.
In a Supreme Court ruling Judge Lathrop sustained the defendant's demurrer to L. J. Ducey's petition for a writ of mandamus. The challenge sought to force Watertown selectmen to restore Ducey as chief of police, but the petition was dismissed.
Frank Brady and his Clinton Avenue sister boarded the Dress in New York. A man fell overboard near Rhinebeck after midnight and Brady disappeared. He swam 200 yards to shore, reached the dock, and later caught a train, while his sister became hysterical but Brady was found aboard awaiting at the dock.
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