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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1895
Page
4
A fragment notes second class matter and sender risk for a post publishing company. It directs checks drafts and money orders be made payable to the Post Publishing Company. This item records administrative mail guidance with no additional context.
The Post extends its $1000 challenge to Herald and other morning papers and now invites any advertiser or advertising agent in Boston to participate. It will not require any forfeits and will pay all canvassing expenses, inviting readers to draw their own conclusions about fairness.
An unclear fragment mentions Melther advertisers, advertising agents, and actors from other newspapers. It references a Post and a general U6, but the intended story and details are not recoverable from the text.
The Post argues it has a large circulation not merely by print figures but by actual sales. It contrasts sales with other papers and publishes daily dealer and hawker sale data to illustrate true circulation, omitting figures for Herald and Globe as part of its challenge.
The notice states sales by Samuel Rodman at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. It lists printed copies available each morning with 150 copies for a certain item and 60 copies for another, as well as 40 copies of an additional item.
A terse report lists newsstand sales at City Ferries. Barnes's stand at South Ferry Boston side posted 48 Globe copies. Gannon's stand at East Boston side posted 92 Globe copies. Chase's stand at North ferry posted 400 Globe copies. East Boston ferries sold few Heralds. figures withheld out of courtesy.
The Herald reports distributions totaling 50 copies for one edition and 48 copies for another, with a per copy cost of 1.82. Details indicate order fulfillment and printing efficiency figures for the newspaper run.
The text notes that hundreds of cases show Posts sellers in Boston and nearby areas move more copies than other morning papers. It claims many newsdealers and newsboys sell more Posts than all other papers combined, with Post sales rivaling Globe and Herald combined in the region.
The land drinks at last as grass greening returns to fields and lawns. Dust is washed from leaves and brooks flow anew. Farmers see crops revive while city gardens and trees enjoy fresh life.
In England's upheaval the Irish parliamentary party should unite to defeat Tory power and prevent further delays to liberal remedial legislation. Healyites McCarthyites and Redmondites are urged to bury differences and campaign as one, hoping a united front aids Home Rule worldwide.
The course of justice in the murder case of Alice Sterling is outlined as swift. Only forty days have elapsed since the commission of the crime, with investigative and legal steps proceeding.
The verdict shows a swift and forceful application of law. The crime, though monstrous, is treated as a crime by a responsible individual, denying insanity as a defense. The sentence will reflect the punishment deserved, deterring future offenses and reinforcing public confidence in justice.
The piece laments repetition in annual announcements while praising Harvard for pluck and perseverance and Yale for perfection. It notes a fair but not exceptional race, with Yale narrowly leading in style and Harvard needing to learn from repeated defeats to improve.
The text critiques Senator Carter of Montana as a growing discomfort for East Coast Republicans. It argues that prominent Senators Cameron Wolcott Stewart and Jones support the 50 cent dollar, while Carter, as national committee chairman, advocates free coinage and the 16 to 1 ratio. It suggests Carter’s Eastward visit aims to show silver-state electoral leverage, potentially pressuring the party and threatening virtue within the Republican ranks. The piece labels Carter a thorn in the flesh and questions why Eastern Republicans do not remove him.
The Kentucky Democratic stance favors silver in currency but opposes using it to drive 16 to 1 prices. It supports sound money and warns against silver monometalism that would devalue the dollar and harm workers, crediting Secretary Carlisle for guiding the party toward stability.
A Boston editorial urges the Common Council special committee on tenement houses to finish its investigation. It argues for increased contingency funding if needed, notes the first report's intelligent inquiry and pointed faults, and presses for concrete reforms and Council action to correct evils found.
In connection with the tenements of Boston a dispute arises over property parcels, leases, and rights. Local officials and property owners seek resolution through court and municipal channels to clarify occupancy, duties, and boundaries.
Boston observer reports Thomas J. Morrison bought a cameo portrait for 50 cents, later identified as Lon Morris, head of the Morris Brothers minstrel company. Several associates affirm the portrait’s identity.
In 1895, Lilia Staley joins The Evening Reformer newsroom and wins favor with colleagues while clashing with managing editor Pierson. The web of office dynamics centers on gender, perception, and recognition as Staley navigates praise and stiff resistance.
Secretary Olney plans to leave Washington tomorrow for Massachusetts on vacation. He will visit the President at Gray Gables during the trip.
Sunday religious calendar lists Tremont Temple Baptist Church music hall events with Pastor Crimer preaching on The Veiled Vision and later David the Saint. Other churches including Old South, St John the Evangelist, People’s Temple, and several M E churches feature sermons, free seats, school services, baptisms, and community concerts.
The Boston Post will award a double gold eagle to the author of the best welcome poem for the Christian Endeavor convention. Poems must be no longer than thirty two lines and should be sent to the Christian Endeavor Editor at the Post in Boston before the convention opens.
A poetic welcoming hymn evokes a city by the sea with Christian praise. Voices join in unity as guests from the mountains south and west arrive. The text celebrates hospitality, devotion, and a fragrant greeting as doors open in praise.
The author bids a Christian welcome to Boston for visiting workers, urging hospitality and reverence for Christ like deeds. The verses stress uprooting unbelief, patriotism in hearts, and leaving a sweet remembrance of welcome. Signed by W R Williams of Boston and J M Wade.
A long verse invites a diverse gathering to a Christian convention in Boston. It calls for distant guests from Alaska India China and various lands to unite in service and hope. The poem ends with a hopeful vision of a heavenly welcome and notes the author M Hodgdon of 108 Eutaw Street East Boston.
A cordial city greeting in Boston welcomes a five member Christian group. The message praises interdenominational fellowship and loyalty to Christ. The speaker hopes the visit will renew churches, enliven worship, and inspire boisterous community support while visiting historic sites including Faneuil Hall.
An era of effort yields another laurel for Boston in a modest local note. The text highlights sustained work and regional pride without specifics, reflecting a period voice and understated triumph.
The period before the Fourth marks the peak of the summer season at Oak Hall with special bar gains across departments. Shoppers can purchase ready to wear items for men and boys at strong values and request a tailored catalogue for any line.
The Board of Health of the old Court House on Court Square consists of three members with three year terms dated Feb 1. One annual appointment expires each January. The board meets irregularly, decides by petition importance, and hears nuisances with all parties present. Milk sales require a license and a permit to keep cows or a stable, and complaints against nuisances trigger a hearing with petitioners and respondents.
The Post reports that Sunday concerts on the Common will not occur this year as no funds are allotted for free public music education. Mayor Curtis expresses regret but cites present financial constraints and lack of appropriations as the reason for cancellation.
The annual retreat of the Xaverian brothers of Massachusetts will be held at their Normal College in Danvers. It begins July 7 and closes July 18. Father Augustus Langcake S J of St Marys Church Boston will conduct the event.
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