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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
4
The notice invites sales canvassing of newspapers news dealers and newsboys to verify circulation figures. Sellers disclose counts and unsold papers are excluded. The Globe and Herald are invited to participate with a $1000 charitable penalty if the Post’s claim is not disproved. The challenge remains open to July 1 1886.
The Post asserts that a thorough survey of morning Boston and nearby sales would show the Boston Post within about ten thousand copies of the Herald. It argues it leads in total daily sales across New England and notes the challenge of canvassing all newsdealers.
The Republican League faces a potential clash as a free silver resolution is reportedly aimed for the upcoming convention. The Herald says party strength rests on business confidence, yet the party leadership and Senate stalwarts backing free silver may undermine that foundation and push the League toward mining camp states.
Report notes the Boston elevated railroad is not as far advanced as last year with only sparse posts and rails once tested on Acams Squate remaining after the election. Locals question the current state and future pace of the project.
Two years after aldermen approve the location is all that is required to release the forfeit money but at current pace the period could stretch to an eternity. The Meigs people are called to revive their enthusiasm and push forward the project now.
A reader asks the Post to define a fifty cent dollar and explain how free coinage at sixteen to one would affect value. The reply: silver dollars have an intrinsic worth about 50 cents. exchangeable value relies on trust in government redemption. without confidence in redeemability, parity collapses and silver dollars depreciate.
The mayor uses new charter powers to retain Pearson as Chairman of the Board of Registrars of Voters, praising his experience and equipment. The piece notes Carney’s departure andAffirms satisfactory appointments of Democratic members, hoping for continued success in future selections.
Boston appeals for three thousand dollars to fund the Babies' Summer Hospital on Rainsford Island. Five hundred dollars has been subscribed, with physicians volunteering and nurses aiding. Citizens are urged to provide running expenses so the charity can remain permanent and aid sick children and worn mothers.
In a New York World interview Attorney-General Harmon says large capital sums do not by themselves form a trust or violate law without a specific case. He implies he will pursue concrete cases and notes Judge Harmon once ruled a Cincinnati tobacco warehouse trust illegal, suggesting many trusts merit legal action.
A bustling column covers an Atlanta undertaker ad for a pneumatic tired hearse, notes on Superintendent Eldredge’s rheumatism, and clashes between lawyers Coakley and Moran. It profiles Boston police sergeants Murphy Hebbard and the park force, a forthcoming Stone reception, Harvard and Wellesley social scenes, and East Boston Fourth of July preparations with drum majors led by Harry W. Colby.
A struggling inventor, Robert Barbour, vies with the harsh financier Havemore over patent terms. Havemore presses hard for control, while Barbour’s family suffers eviction and cold rooms. A hostile deal leads to a factory, employment for hundreds, and a wary return of the inventor’s dignity.
The Boston Post offers a double gold eagle award to the writer of the best welcome poem for the Christian Endeavor convention. Submissions must arrive before the convention opens and be no more than thirty two lines long. Address Christian Endeavor Editor the Post Boston.
A letter to the editor disputes a reported robbery in South Boston naming a woman Kelly living at 71 Hudson Street and signs as Mary O Brien from Bosted, dated June 1006, asking for correction of the record.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor held its annual meeting at 6 Washington street with officers reelected. The report highlights worldwide growth, emphasizes local control by unions, and previews the Boston convention’s Junior Rally featuring hundreds of Boston Juniors, speakers from England and America, and a global homage to participating nations.
A revived fichu and other vintage neck trimmings are featured. White mull fichu with lace, surplice waist pairing, and a light gray gown with rosettes illustrate period style. Black chiffon neckwear and lace details offered for street wear. Prices noted for wide accordion plaited chiffon at $1.78.
The record notes that there are about 8 000 societies worldwide with an approximate combined membership near 400 000. It emphasizes the global breadth of organized groups and their significant reach across different regions.
A letter to the Post laments weak fund raising for the Summer Hospital to aid sick babies. The project needs about 3000 dollars for a full season, with only under 500 raised so far. Officials urge subscriptions to Massachusetts General Hospital or Boston area offices by June 10, 1895.
Dr T E Kirby of Upton argues that the Prince of Wales and Lord Rosebery embody sportsmanlike traits. He cites their lifelong horse breeding, racing involvement, honesty, and courage, contending these qualities prove they are genuine sportsmen in the eyes of the racing world.
The Boston Post adopts a new mascot a cat in the editorial sanctum now cited as a sign of the paper’s success. A reception for tabby is planned at a Back Bay residence as the paper notes fortunes can change and even a tramp may become a clever symbol of progress.
The Sunday Post in Lawrence is sold by Kelly, with the Sey boeedusier son noted in the column.
Legislative counsel returns show varied sums paid for agent services with Boston and Maine reporting thousands for a single bill and several firms earning minor fees. some organizations and individuals paid modest amounts while others, like ex governor Long, received hundreds for specific actions.
Notre Dame University held its golden jubilee exercises with a high mass. Archbishop Ireland preached a liberal sermon defending free public schools and the absence of religious training as necessary under present conditions. Messages from Cardinal Gibbons and other notables were read as thousands of guests arrived.
George H. Towle, representing the Meigs elevated road, said there is nothing to disclose now. He recalled a previous statement of imminent construction, adding the company expects to act soon and will issue a press story when ready.
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