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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post serves as a leading Democratic-leaning newspaper for New England readers, delivering city and regional news, politics, editorials, and public notices with a focus on state and national affairs.
NATLY One year six five hundred? Six months one fifty three months seventy five cents. The Sunday Post one year one fifty six months seventy five cents three months forty cents. Subscribers updating addresses must provide current and future locations. Entered as Second Class Matter. All money sent at sender risk. Do not send cash. Checks drafts and money orders to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
New York hotels offer cures for the Boston Pox. The Boston Post urges subscriptions be paid in advance to avoid disconnection and asks readers to notify by postal mail if the Post is not obtained regularly from a dealer.
A Chicago convention preview notes free coinage leaders overstate their 2 3 majority claim. Not yet half of 918 delegates are chosen, and existing free silver delegates do not outnumber sound money delegates two to one. Public opinion opposes currency debasement and adds moral force to the sound money side.
The Boston theatre license bill would raise annual fees to 250 500 or 1000 for continuous performances arguing public supervision is needed not revenue. The piece argues theatres should be treated like other merchants and protected from undue discrimination and special legislation.
The week’s stock activity remains dull with little direction as traders liquidate rallies. Market sentiment hinges on the St Louis currency platform debate and potential McKinley gold stance, while iron and steel trades show broad inaction and cautious spending across sectors.
With Congress out of the way for a time the coming week will bring relief to business interests, removing a major source of anxiety. The silver market’s strength offers a hopeful sign for holders of securities tied to Mexican Central, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Denver and Rio Grande properties reliant on silver mining camp prosperity.
The State Senate faces a key vote on a free transfers bill for the Boston metropolitan area. Citizens, city governments, and House support the measure, which covers a five mile radius from City Hall and includes penalties for fraud. Proponents argue it benefits the public and urban growth, outweighing corporate objections.
Representatives of British peace and arbitration societies and prominent English and American figures presented Joseph Pulitzer, owner of the New York World, with an address of thanks for his efforts toward closer U S England relations. The gesture marks a notable endorsement of journalism’s role in fostering peace and mutual understanding.
A short reflective line notes that a true earnest friend is life’s greatest blessing beyond wealth, royal power, or public praise, attributed to uripi des B. C. 460. The sentiment emphasizes lasting friendship over transient riches and applause.
The firing over a Sousa band concert at the Boston Theatre prompts examination of what makes music sacred or profane. The critic notes words can influence perception, citing operatic arias and wartime songs as examples, and questions the risks in a city needing improved moral guidance while praising good, quiet music. Miss Marion H. Brazier has sent out in
Invitations for the Bunker Hill Chapter opening set for June 17 in Charlestown with a large membership. Roxbury May Draper Chapter regent Miss Helen M. Winslow arranging programs. Rev A R Berle to speak and Mrs Sally Joy White to lecture on Women of the Revolution. Essex County figures and local fishing scenes also described along with a transit pole controversy on Huntington Avenue.
Mrs Julia Watson of 2 Hatch Street Everett wins the Post menu prize of 5 dollars for last week. Her meal was published in the Post on Wednesday morning June 3.
Mrs. J. W. O'Donnell expresses pride upon receiving a menu prize check. She notes the monetary value and prestige of the honor, stating she is among accomplished housekeepers and thanks the editor for the recognition.
A CHARLESTOWN dinner list features items like baked potatoes, mackerel, chicken soup with rice, sirloin, vegetables, and desserts. It includes detailed recipes for muffins, fruit jell, chicken salad, short biscuit, silver cake, lemon sherbet, and notes the contributor Mrs A J Moors of 30 Chelsea Street Charlestown.
The Boston Post offers five dollars weekly for the best three meal bills of fare from women readers. Meals may be breakfast dinner and supper or breakfast luncheon dinner for four or five persons. Expenditure capped at ten dollars weekly for a family of five. First contest ends Saturday November 9 with winners printed. Send to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston.
In a dim Harvard dissection room, May Thompson defies fear as Eleanor Steele declares a prank. A staged gas mishap and a terrified May faints after a phantom corpse appears. May wakes to tragedy as her friends lay her to rest in Cambridge churchyard, leaving remorse in the wake of a brutal prank.
The TH Post invites feminine readers to submit original short stories up to one thousand words for weekly competition with prizes of ten dollars for the best, five dollars for the second, and two dollars for each of the other four stories. Winners are named each Sunday in The Sunday Post and paid by mail the following Monday.
Howard W Forbes of Boston responds to G Waldon Smith in the morning edition stating he has the circular in question and the circulated ticket, offering to show both to him. Dated June 6.
A compilation of light jokes and quips spans Detroit Tribune Harlem Life and other outlets. Witty exchanges about misunderstandings customs reversed and social foibles unfold through brief, punchy dialogues and captions.
Boston letter writer urges Massachusetts to abolish the lobby and curb railroad influence in state government. He insists reform is needed to protect public rights, redirect wasted funds to public benefits, and cleanse the State House of corrupting influences. French signs from Kingston Street, Boston, dated June 6.
The Gaelic Language School of Boston held a session yesterday at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street under T J O Daly Patrick Kelly and John M Doran. After instruction hours a Sunday entertainment was provided free to the public with performers Patrick Kelly John M Doran T J Daly William King and John Donahea attracting a large audience.
A poetic meditation by Sweeny on aging and youth, celebrating a vibrant era as the past fades to foam and the future gleams like an Elysian vision. The speaker notes the sea’s vast horizon, fleeting days, and the stage where happiness rises despite life’s strife.
Dr E Winchester Donald delivered a baccalaureate sermon to 140 members of the class of 1895 at Trinity Church. The talk urged graduates to carry truth in their minds not in books, warning against irreverence in science and stressing ethical conviction through Jesus Christ.
The Bradford Academy baccalaureate services at Congregational Church featured music by Professor S. M. Downes of Andover and a sermon to the senior class by Rev. Nehemiah Boynton of Detroit. The sermon framed the position possessions purpose and power of woman in four parts. Trustees present included Rev. J. D. Kingsbury D. D. Dean Coggswell John I. Hobson and Hon. FE. M. Boynton.
In Malden on Main street the corner stone for the Sacred Heart Church was laid this afternoon by Bishop Brady with Father Shahan in attendance. Vespers featured Father Harrington of Lynn, with deacon Father Holland and sub-deacon Father Lyons. Father Dennis J. O Callaghan of South Boston delivered the sermon praising Father Shahan. A collection followed before the stone was placed. The brick structure with granite trim is planned to cost 137000 dollars upon completion.
The Rev. J. K. Mason of Buffalo preached the annual graduation sermon at Dean Academy in the Universalist Church. He used Philippians chapter three verses 13 and 14 as his text, urging graduates to forget the past and press toward the goal.
An impressive vesper service last evening featured a Damon Quartet program with E Elfreda Damon on piano and flute Nettie Damon on violin Dora P Damon on cornet Mamie O Damon on piano and cornet. Rev Albert Walkeley of Brighton Mass gave an instructive address on The Eternal Life.
The Rev. Francis E. Webster of St. James Church Cambridge has received a call from Ascension Church Waltham and, after indication yesterday, plans to accept and assume charge soon.
A pretty home wedding occurred at 248 North street between James Lambert and Miss Mary Dagostin. The bride was attended by Miss Katie Ardini with Tony Dagostin as best man. Maids of honor were Misses Josie Plance and Mary Neuite. bridesmaids Leana Fopiannia Annie Cassasa and Beujiman Ardenia. About 200 guests attended a reception after the ceremony.
Governor Wolcott and park commissioners will visit Maiden to inspect the Fells parkway and boulevard under construction. Officials hope the boulevard will be finished to the parkway entrance during the visit.
General de Mathiesen argues currents arise from extraterrestrial solar and lunar forces, not winds, citing his sea observations aboard the Preble under Commander Glynn. Parallel work by Harvard’s N S Shaler and Yale’s S W Johnson notes waves move as oscillations with minimal forward water travel, while shore effects create dunes, marshes, and reefs.
The article notes sleeves trend toward smaller fits in spring fashion while large elbow puffing persists. A gown with green canvas over a heliotrope silk slip is described, with a skirt showing a tilt toward trimming in elashes.
The description notes green silk outfits with slashed sleeves, heliotrope taffeta vests, and broad green straw hats adorned with green wings and purple orchids. It highlights orchids as a fashionable floral symbol rivaling fleur de lis, matching spring colors and appearing on white silks for vests and collars in summer jackets.
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