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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1896
Page
4
Ex Governor Flower of New York argues the Democratic majority in his state can be won with a large margin if national issue questions are kept out. He says New York’s 36 electoral votes could decide the election for a sound money Democratic candidate on a sound platform.
Reed refuses to tarry with McKinley. Morton is indifferent and blocked by Platt's management. Hobart and Dingley rise, but Theodore Roosevelt emerges as a possible vice presidential choice. Delegates may search among police commissioners, with Hanna nearby and a Boston ex commissioner linked to McKinley. McKinley and Osborne would threaten Massachusetts.
The Madrid government sets aside Weyler's court martial and directs a new trial for Competitor prisoners. It must be civil or general court martial with counsel and witnesses. The United States demands civil tribunals and will not accept another military trial or a death sentence.
The Republican platform at St Louis reaffirms the gold standard but omits compulsory silver purchase and further government coinage. Critics say the plank does not satisfy the sound money faction and may weaken McKinley’s stance. Senator Lodge oversees the campaign and is urged to improve the position.
The week’s speculative markets swung between confidence and distrust as traders priced a possible gold plank at St Louis. A bimetallic tilt, then a sharp midweek break, built a large short interest. If a gold plank appears, shorts may cover and prices rally briefly before renewed uncertainty ahead of Chicago.
Anti-convention markets face limited encouragement for holders and buyers of securities. Insiders may push on "sound money" days, but the public shows little interest in markets prone to semi panicky conditions like those witnessed Wednesday last.
Senator Teller threatens a belt of free silver to push McKinley’s image as a sound money candidate. Colorado delegates oppose gold standard, threatening a split if silver platforms fail. The party risks a purge or taint depending on silver unity or division.
A brief inspirational note emphasizes that the world serves as a letter to the reader and that true reward comes from the act of engaging with it.
A busy observant citizen notes crowd antics at a cigar stand during a theater evening in Boston. The piece also highlights the Winthrop Hotel ball season, humane performer Mile Brohan, a cautionary tale about a prank gone wrong, visits by J Fillan and J Dowling, the return of two firemen from Erie, praise for John Dowling's hospitality at the Lowell House, and introductions to Horace Bonsignori of Banker Stabile.
Among recent Museum of Fine Arts graduates is Bertha Davidson a gifted young artist. She has painted portraits of a Boston gentleman and illustrated stories for magazines. She is engaged to illustrate Grace Le Baron s new book and plans to study in Paris studios.
At Boston's South End baseball games a couple from Boston and Cleveland meet through a Charlie Card wager sparked by a Cleveland win. Tom Tucker a Boston first baseman helps spark their romance as a ball nearly hits a woman and a Harvard man saves her. Cleveland wins. the couple exchanges cards and a playful wager leads to a romantic outcome.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five dollars for second, and two dollars for the other four. Winners named each Sunday and paid by mail Monday for stories from the previous week. Only feminine writers eligible. submissions must include name and address, no anonymity.
A clippings collage of era satire and social quips from Chicago Tribune Chicago Record Pittsburg Leader Truth and Brooklyn Life. It features lines about machine politicians the bicycle vote poker and whist jokes plus a mother daughter grocery balance gag. Contains dated humor and household banter.
A tender scene unfolds beside the sea at eventide as a man whispers dreamy words to a woman. They watch the red sky and fading sunset while mist rises, and he speaks of day’s heirs as she fears catching cold.
The Twentieth Century Club announced winners of three poetry on Boston character essay prizes for entrants not over 20. Robert P Bellows Harvard freshman born 1878 New York City studied art and architecture. Alexander Blackburn born 1878 Oak Park Illinois Cambridge public schools. Leon Morton born 1879 Worcester later Tangerine Florida English High School student who favors mathematics.
The Post weekly prize of $ offered for the best three meals and recipes is awarded to Mrs. Brandley of 7 Rockwell Street Cambridgeport. Her menu appeared in The Post on Wednesday morning June 10.
A compact home cookbook page lists a full day’s meals including Breakfast with Rice Waffles and Ham Patties, Dinner featuring Asparagus Soup and Baked Fish with sides, and Supper items. It provides two ready recipes for Rice Waffles and Ham Patties plus steps for Asparagus Soup and Chocolate Wafers, concluding with the author Mabel C. Andrews of Lewiston Maine.
A Swampscott Mass menu lists Breakfast Luncheon and Dinner courses including hot rolls codfish balls kidney stew and pineapple pie with detailed cooking steps for codfish balls kidney stew and pineapple pie the note credits Mrs C L Currier of Swampscott Mass as the contributor.
The Boston Post offers a weekly five dollar prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Submit a brief menu followed by preparation directions for the named dishes. Meals may be breakfast dinner and supper or breakfast luncheon and dinner, for four to five persons, with a weekly food limit of ten dollars for a family of five. Submissions dated for Saturdays with prints and weekly loss notices.
New York on June 14 observes the 119th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes as the national emblem. Schools and patriotic societies plan ceremonies though it is not a legal holiday. The American Guard of school boys will participate with flag raisings and songs, including an early ceremony at sunrise at Central Park's Block House.
Springfield observes the fiftieth anniversary of the first mass on June 22 with a 5000 strong street parade, oratory, music and athletic events. The Springfield diocese, including Worcester and Holyoke, will mobilize hundreds of lay and clerical participants. Background notes recount 1820 mass at John Sullivan’s home and 1847 dedication of the First Baptist Society church.
Despite damp weather Dorchester firemen’s graves were decorated yesterday at North Cemetery Forest Hills and nearby cemeteries. The Boston Protective Department sent twenty members led by Captain D W Brown. Sub committees organized at six offices and stores. a substantial dinner followed at a local restaurant. Chelsea Veterans Association held services with Rev G G Hamilton of Everett. guests included ex Mayor Samuel P Tenney ex Representative Marcus M Merritt Acting Mayor John T Hadway and Alderman Littlefield.
Dorchester union lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary with a reception at Masonic Hall, a planned march to St Marys Church hindered by a storm, and a 730 pm service led by Rev Walter E C Smith and W James Upham. The lodge traces its charter to June 16 1796 and wore bronze centenary medals.
The Young Men's Christian Union held a vesper service featuring the Damon Quartet with Miss HW Elfreda Damon Nettle Damon Dora P Damon Mamie O Damon and instrumentalists. A thoughtful address on Immortal Life was given by Rev. Albert Walkley of Brighton Mass. Next Sunday Rev James Huxtable of South Boston will speak on Christian Character with the Damon Quartet to perform again.
Commencing today a new line of cars will run between Dorchester street South Boston and Dudley street transfer station via Broadway Dover and Washington streets. First trip from Dorchester street at 6 a m with buses every ten minutes until 11 p m. Return trips from Dudley street start 6 22 a m with last trip at 11 22 p m.
A reader in Charlestown defends Captain White and Station 15 against a local Improvement Association clique. The letter accuses older residents of trying to push youths out and claims the young men are orderly citizens loyal to the flag. The writer urges the men to mind their own business. Charlestown, June 12. A YOUTH.
A reader notes slow progress on city works along Blue Hill Columbus and Huntington avenues. He critiques supervision of crews compared with West End projects, urges improvements to South Boston and Dorchester Avenue routes, and praises the South Union Station project for boosting property values and revenue. He cites unemployment and ongoing jobs needing completion. June 138.
June 14 reader inquiry asks the nationality of actor A Salvini. Mrs 8S Simpson signs the letter, seeking a direct answer for a constant reader.
Ansonia and Yale figures record a meteor path sighting during Holmes’s comet, with a Danbury meteorite find near Kohanza reservoir. Gifts to astronomy prompt a double sixteen inch telescope from Dr Wolf via Brashear, while American expertise spurs road making and sun size explorations. Electric storms and shelter guidance discuss dangers and tree risks, noting oak trees as particularly hazardous in lightning.
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