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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
4
Boston Post reports Friday morning March 1 1896 with Democratic stance and regional notices. This compact record notes the newspaper’s Republican opposition and local political items relevant to New England readers.
The Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices in various currencies and periods. Readers must pay in advance, notify address changes, and money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company. The paper is entered as second class matter and may be discontinued at expiration without notice.
The article notes insistence on an American controlled Hawaii cable whether by government or private enterprise. It emphasizes preventing European influence and suggests the Senate should let the Hawaii cable appropriation pass, accepting delay if needed. The piece frames cable ownership as a matter of national policy and strategic significance.
The report questions Mayor Curtis plans to oust Superintendent Burke amid praise for Burke as a citizen of sterling worth. Burke is credited with faithful, efficient service and successful administration of the ferries department.
The appointment of Congressman William L. Wilson to succeed Postmaster General Bissell is praised as a strong choice. Wilson is seen as well suited for the duties, expected to strengthen the Cabinet and uphold efficient post office administration. Massachusetts Democrats who backed him are ready to endorse the move.
The year brings poor prospects for women’s suffrage in New England. New Hampshire defeats a municipal suffrage bill, and Massachusetts shows Republican resistance on Beacon Hill. The suffragists confront a solid Republican opposition, deepening discouragement as they seek votes and allies.
The plan introduced by Representative Hibbard for curbing Boston governance under Mayor Curtis lacks enthusiasm at the State House. It is unlikely to receive a favorable report or action from the Legislature. Critics say it would not improve economy or administration but merely broaden patronage for Curtis and his allies. The city can continue under current methods for now.
The two houses diverge on the Hawaiian cable project but the writer argues the dispute is folly and should not block vital lawmaking. The Senate approved a key point, marking the notable moment in the debate.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Unemployed, created in 1894 to study relief measures, will likely be dissolved a week from next Wednesday unless extended by the Legislature. Critics note the panel has produced no recommendations, suggesting the Bureau of Statistics of Labor can handle the duties within the allotted $15,000, with the commission expiring on the statutory final date.
The Post defends its stance on the Boston mayoral campaign, denying claims it aided the enemy and noting it supported General Peabody after nomination. It argues the paper represented Democratic party sentiment and urges consultation with the party’s masses in future mayoral conventions.
The text urges Congress to copy and post the Declaration of Independence in all post offices and Senate committee rooms, arguing it would spread democratic principles and educate the public, noting Boston reads it annually and schools should study it more. It suggests Democratic leadership should enact the plan.
Councilman Woods now denies he apologized to a Post representative for an unmanly attack on a young woman reporter. The dispute creates veracity questions between Woods and another reporter. The public can weigh whom to credit. the manly course would have been to amplify the disputed account.
On the council floor an apology was made and a hostile attack on a young lady’s character was retracted. Mr. Woods failed to seize a moment to seem chivalrous or decent, and could have used the Post freely without disturbing anyone’s peace.
The Citizen recalls Y M C A anniversary with Mr Courtenay Guild noting the Mayor's private secretary's humor. It reports Willian J Burke aiding a tow boat stuck at low tide and mentions Congressman elect John F Fitzgerald and painter Pexotto, plus Lady Henry Somerset and Miss Willard journeying to England for temperance work aboard the ship Barnstable.
The archepiscopal residence on Union Park Street hosts a distinguished clerical visitor, the Benedictine prior Adelhelm Odermatt, who is staying in Boston as a temporary guest.
The Archbishop’s guest, visiting Boston during a weeklong tour of four eastern cities, has stayed since early in the week and expresses a favorable impression of the city. He leads the Benedictine monastery near Mt. Angel Oregon, founded in 1881 by Prior Odermatt, now with seventy five fathers and brothers, spared from a 1892 fire repairs. Prior Odermatt, exempt from shaving rules, keeps a long black beard and will likely say early Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday.
Joe Willard narrates legal jests and oddities from court life. The anecdotes feature a horse bailout in trover, a stable keeper, a habeas corpus quip, and courtroom banter about quid pro quo, prayers, and shifting legal positions.
A note on neckwear trends discusses transitioning from feather boas to chiffon and gauze, concluding that a floral boa is the current correct item. It hints at easy DIY steps for making such a floral neckpiece with simple materials and ingenuity.
Mrs Potter and Mr Bellew open Charlotte Corday at Columbia Pauline Hall Museum. Goodwin shines in The Gold Mine at Hollis, with Gismonda at Boston Theatre praised. Casts for Dorcas at Museum next week. Rinaldo at Castle Square draws crowds. Zip closes at Museum. Finnigan's Ball slated for Grand Opera House. Shenandoah and other acts add to busy Boston bill as Emergency Hospital fundraiser nears.
Spectable looking old flowers off last summer's hat. Flower boas with large roses or violets priced at 15.50 each grace bonnets with green leaves and ribbons. Chiffon frames the face and two yards are needed for a full boa, a cheap fashion investment despite high cost.
A playful note questions the motive for visits to 19 West Street. It claims women go there to buy Lowney's chocolate bonbons, with the brand openly named on each piece.
Mr and Mrs Edwin S Westlake return to Winthrop to visit Mrs Jennie C Tewksbury sister in law Westlake couple eloped previously and married in New Jersey He is son of Rev C M Westlake rector of St Johns Arlington and former Winthrop rector Mrs Westlake Alice Thornton Tewksbury is a popular local young woman
New Tufts College postmaster announced as John Ellis replaces D T Montague who resigned. Michael Collins appointed at Collinsville Massachusetts as fourth class postmaster, succeeding J J Kierman who was removed. Washington dated February 28 reports the changes.
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