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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1896
Page
4
The notice lists Daily rates of one year eight dollars, six months nine dollars and fifty cents, three months one dollar and fifty cents, monthly twenty five cents. Sunday Post prices are one year one dollar fifty, six months seventy five cents, three months forty cents. Readers are urged to provide both current and new addresses for changes.
Boston Post subscription notice outlines advance payment and automatic discontinuation after expiration. Readers urged to obtain the POST at New York hotels or notify by mail if unable to secure it through dealers. Editor and Publisher E A Grozier signs the notice with Boston office details.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company begins its transatlantic voyage today amid broad good wishes. A half million Bostonians watch from home as the unit proceeds on a peaceful tour, to be welcomed back with congratulations on its unique military service talents.
Reports of Yale work on the Thames for Henley show encouraging practice spins and promise of a stout contest. The race for the grand challenge cup draws national interest as an American university faces England with its best rowers and a highly regarded coach, Bob Cook.
The British House of Lords passed the annual blister bill repealing the prohibition on marriage with a deceased wife's sister. Progress hinges on another Lords stage and Commons action where a majority favors reform. Bishops oppose, Prince of Wales and royal family peers back the measure, while Lord Dunraven leads the bill in the Lords as government business stalls in Commons.
A Boston newspaper critiques the army of Tennessee committee for awarding the Sherman statue contract to Rohl-Smith of Chicago despite expert artists Ward French and St Gaudens. It laments the public funds involved and urges respect for art experts, noting the Senate’s delay in ratifying the decision.
The past week saw broad liquidation across securities as traders discount convention actions. Bears press declines amid political and business headwinds with major holders reportedly unloading holdings in Sugar and related stocks. Clearing house data remains a key barometer of trade conditions.
The week ends with a 13 1 2 percent drop in bank clearings from last week as demand for goods sinks and trade weakens amid the silver cloud. Yet crop prospects, especially in the Northwest, promise relief, while easy money and strong gold reserves keep the Treasury stable and rail earnings steady. The silver overhang remains a deterrent to a stock surge, yet it prunes inflated speculative fancies and may aid a future upturn.
The piece argues no straddle will appear on silver policy at Chicago. It cites the New York and Massachusetts platforms, insists on maintaining the gold standard to protect credit and pledge redemption, and warns repudiation would doom the Democratic Party. It expects a firm non straddle stance regardless of platform wording.
A daily inspiration quote attributed to Socrates, B C 470, urging cheerfulness about death and asserting that no evil can befall a good man in life or after death.
The Observant Citizen Mr Vincent T Fetherston spends a vacation yachting and plans a British provinces cruise next week. A street scene features a monkey and crowd reactions reflecting Darwinian reverence, with musings on human kinship and nature. A comment on belts as key to female attire prompts a proposal for public dressing rooms.
Cambridge obituary recalls Jere O Halloran praising J W Kelly who sailed with mirth on many shows. He is described as a radiant star of the vaudeville stage, generous to those in distress, with a motto of not empty handed. The notice honors his memory and marks his death.
The body of Waterbury banker and manufacturer A. S. Chase arrived in New York from Paris to attend his funeral. Chase’s son Irving H. Chase his widow and daughters accompanied the cortege. The remains were brought to Waterbury for funeral services and interment at Riverview Cemetery.
At a city wedding in a grand stone church the elite mingle amid diamonds and roses. The bride hides a consuming passion for a poor lawyer she loves, while the groom remains blissfully unaware, as the groom’s rooms reveal a secret longing through a cherished portrait.
A Newport column hints at English periodical advice on packing dresses for travel to New York, noting American fashion in summer dress surpasses English taste. It observes readers are urged to bring many outfits, with a suggestion to delay buying until reaching New York.
A dress description for a Newport social event features dotted muslin with a yellow silk slip. The round bodice is low and framed by wide lace, with yellow bows at the shoulders hiding ribbon straps. Ribbon trims the skirt, encircling the waist and diagonally streaming from center fronts and back to a large bow at the bottom. The maid is described as having black hair and dark eyes.
The Rev. Albert G. Bale of the First Congregational Church preached his farewell sermon today after twenty six years as pastor. He wished the congregation happiness and prosperity in the future.
Mrs. Florence Wilbur of 147 Washington Street Ombridge is noted in this item as a local resident.
Mrs Ada E Blackwall of 84 Waltham Street is named second prize winner in an event announcement. The notice lists her full name and address as the recipient details.
A list of two dollar prizes is offered for verses in several Boston papers. Entries include A Voice in the Night by Catherine Frances Lang of South Boston, Love Conquered by Miss H S Tapley of Danvers, The Vengeance of the God by Bessie D St John of Dorchester, and The Lady Operate by Eva A Wescott of Boston. Publications span Monday to Thursday in Pet and Post editions with specified authors and addresses.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Prizes go to female writers only, with the winner named each Sunday in the Sunday Post and paid by mail Monday for stories from the previous week.
In a Boston influenced by the Bookman discourse several figures are discussed including Dr Holmes praised by Mrs Moulton and the Hub of the Universe label. Stevenson letter in a San Francisco shop recalls modest horizons and Wormeley edits Balzac. Copeland Day to end Yellow Book. Kipling family episode noted. Mrs Moulton sails to Europe. Mildred Howells shows promise in St Nicholas July. Holmes caricature reappears in Bookman July. Rev A E Winship publishes Horace Mann life.
In Durham Maine June 29 Rev F W Sandford and his wife promote a new faith the Holy Ghost and Us Bible school. He claims to cast out devils curing his mother of sciatic pain with prayer and a devil command. He left Bates College and Free Baptist ministry to found an apostolic gospel with his wife aiding him.
George Alexander Kinnon of 6 Oak Street Somerville criticizes the Post for not supporting bi metallism. He argues the system was chosen by forefathers and defends it as best for the masses, alleging monometallism was adopted by fraud without the poor’s consent. dated June 77.
Only Castle Square and Tremont theatres remain open this week amid Park and Boston Museum closures. Castle Square continues weekly opera with Flotows Martha and introduces new performances with souvenirs on Wednesday. Tremont hosts The Merry-Go-Round with constant changes and vaudeville by Weber and Fields, Wood, the Nelson sisters, and Tim Smith among others. Boston events include Keiths Vita scope pictures and Pain’s fireworks with Boston night featuring Mayor Quincy, Governor Wolcott, and ex-Governor Russell.
Grace McMillan of 32 Lincoln Street Somerville submitted a menu that the Post published Monday morning June 22. The judges awarded her the weekly prize.
Steamers of Cunard line remain in port including Servia Carinthia and Scythia after Cunard Cephalonia sailed for Liverpool. Scythia arrived from Liverpool with 17 second cabin and 111 steerage passengers. Atlas towboat underway for oil towing. Honolulu schooner built in Scotland for Honolulu lumber traffic, and Meridian Street drawbridge repairs near completion. Astoria mine steamer collided with Pier 2 in New York docks, causing major damage to the wharf.
The Reverend Leslie W Sprague of Boston led a public religious service for the Young Men's Christian Union last evening delivering a practical sermon on Ambition and the Young. The service featured musical selections by the Dalyon Sisters Quartet.
Breakfast lists oranges wheatlet cream sirloin steak mashed potatoes hot rolls cookies coffee. Dinner features clam soup boiled spring chicken new potatoes peas beets lettuce mayonnaise dressing strawberry shortcake strawberry sauce cheese crackers. Supper includes lobster salad rolls currant jelly whipped cream puffs tea chocolate milk. Rolls recipe notes boiling milk butter egg sugar salt compressed yeast and two rises. NelIy Dowd 82 Brook Avenue.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of 5 dollars for the best three meal menu from women readers. Three meals for a family of five with a weekly food cap of 10 dollars is required. Submissions must include the menu and brief preparation directions. Entries mailed to Checking Editor, the Post, Boston. rejected communications will not be returned.
A collage of old humorous vignettes from the Chicago Post and Indianapolis Journal. Jests about room changes thefts and deafness contrast office rushes and chairs with a brutal crime joke leading to an Alderman inference. A native crafts humor about high-rise building methods in a wry compact exchange.
Old St Patrick’s Church on Northampton street holds its first lawn party at Spy Pond Grove on July 18. Committees named include amusements chaired by Thomas A. Mullen, music by James Dooley, transportation led by Rev. Father O’Donnell, sports by Rev. Father O’Brien, souvenir by Rev. Father Leahy, and press chaired by William Murphy with John Higgins and Herbert Kenney. Transportation to arrange special cars with West End road service. another meeting set for Tuesday to finalize remaining committees.
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