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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents a periodical note on regional politics and Democratic perspectives in New England. Coverage centers on party actions, local affairs, and voices shaping the Democratic stance in the region.
Boston Post notices list subscription costs for daily and Sunday editions with advance payment requirements. Instructions include changing delivery addresses, mailing payments to the Post Publishing Company, and noting that the paper is available at New York hotels and via dealers if regular delivery fails.
Boston approves a one day in eight holiday for regular firemen. Mayor Quincy signs the appropriation item despite tradition deeming weekly vacations impracticable. The move challenges city service norms and finances, but is seen as a bold experiment likely to succeed.
The author defends the Democratic administration and the people for securing the gold reserve and currency while criticizing the Republican Congress for risking revenue shortfalls. It argues the government needs higher income to fund ordinary services and potential wars and rejects overburdening taxpayers, urging a proper taxation adjustment to let Uncle Sam “cut a proper figure in the world.”
The piece describes the fight for the Republican presidential nomination, with McKinley backed by monied interests and a large delegate base. Morton wields a big barrel of influence, Reed shows limited backing, and Morton targets Indiana while Cullom complains of McKinley money. Delegates needed total 455 in St Louis. Fat frying revival rumors also surface.
The American Federation of Labor backs a congressional bill to end government by injunction by limiting U S courts in contempt cases. It states contempt shall merge with a greater state or federal offense and that a citizen cannot be jailed merely for contempt when a jury trial applies for the underlying crime.
The passage argues that mandating punishments for offences with proper penalties is lawful but contrary to the spirit of the law. A bill to re establish trial by jury in such cases is urged as imperative to pass.
The funeral of Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge in Lowell was simple and private, with state officials granting dignity to a personal loss. The state paused as his body was laid to rest, while memorial services on Patriots Day were planned for Boston and other locations to honor the late chief magistrate.
The article laments Senator Hale's stance and attacks Senator Sherman for his pro Cuban recognition speech. It argues the US should decide based on facts, not sensational tales, and urges Congress to align with the American people's wishes.
The Observant Citizen notes Lieutenant Brainard's ill wife in Baltimore and highlights Chicago Record prize winners William Augustine Leahy and Frederick R. Burton, both Harvard men. It covers Amesbury Ipswich license votes amid rain and recounts local events at Lyceum Hall East Boston with the Geibel Male Quartet and a violet party by the Assumption Church.
Yesterday recalled the late Governor of the Commonwealth as stamp buyers clogged corridors and clerks hurried through two hours of respite. A letter-writer sought a West Point appointment and received a prompt, hopeful reply from the Congressman. Clarence E. Tasker and Florence B. Rich will wed in late April. An amused country man in the market district drew laughter by a prank on his coat. William Stevenson of the Protective Department rescued a runaway horse near the ferry, earning praise for his brave act in slippery conditions.
In Washington on March 9, Senator Hale vocally opposed the Cuban resolutions conference report. He argued insurgents in Cuba have no government and warn against war, citing Grant’s past stance and urging restraint while noting inflamed press and diplomatic tensions. Senator Sherman noted foreign recognition of belligerency by Spain’s allies.
Thomas Curran of South Boston charges John B. Moran and Mayor Quincy with firing him from the bridge department after supporting Edwin A. Curtis and later asks Moran to answer who is to blame for the party’s issues. Curran notes Moran’s absence and Moran’s illness, and cites threats against Independent Democrats and regulars.
A humorous look at a fashion trend where fish scales inspire a stylish move toward passementerie outfits. Envy and rapid imitation propel belts corselets epaulettes and shimmering gowns as a carefree predicted style craze spreads from a single home to the broader scene.
A Boston resident laments the dirty condition of King's Chapel burial ground, citing pride in the city but criticizing the neglect. He asks if poverty is to blame and suggests Post readers could fund a subscription to clean and maintain the sacred ground.
An agreement for a loan of 16 million pounds has been signed by the Chinese government and an Anglo German syndicate. Half the loan will be issued soon in five per cent gold bonds at about par.
A Roxbury resident asks for a correction to Saturday’s issue stating he was misquoted at an aldermanic hearing. The letter says the reported fare from Jamaica Plain to East Boston should read 8 cents, not 10 cents, and urges accurate reporting without exaggeration.
The column lists a full day’s menu including oats, beefsteak, clam chowder, pork roast, pies, cookies and beverages. It concludes with two recipe hints for jelly cookies and tapioca cream from Mrs. L. J. Emerson of Redington Mills, Me.
A reader from Haverhill Massachusetts expresses gratitude to the editor for a prize check she recently received. The brief note is signed by Harriet N Balcom.
The Boston Post offers $5 weekly for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like menus with brief preparation directions. Three meals for five people with a weekly food cap of $10. Entries due by Saturdays. winners printed Mondays. Address to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
Washington March 9 President Cleveland resumed his tri weekly after noon receptions today after an interval of two years About 200 visitors mostly strangers called on the President.
A collection of short jokes and light anecdotes from humorous captions and dialogues. A cab owner touts his motto Excelsior while quips reveal wordplay about originality, silence, flirtation, and history. A mining quip links progress to the color of a pick.
New York March 9. The United States Court of Appeals affirmed Judge Townsend that diamonds are not free of duty under the 1894 act. The decision upholds about 1.2 million dollars at stake and means no refunds of duties paid since 1894.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Massachusetts postmasters including M. F. Conroy at Franklin Junius Q Hatch at Northboro B A Ellis at Newton Centre Edmund H Gates at Mittineague and W F Rooney at Waltham announced in Washington March 9.
Thomas Brogan, 50, of 8 Gardner Street, a section hand for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, was run over and killed in the Springfield yard this afternoon. He leaves a widow and two children.
Dick Tobre, a failed rake turned miner, is trapped by a landslide in a shaft. As water fills the debris, his rival Gerald June and Dick's wife Dora draw near, offering doom. A second landslip seals the fate, leaving a silent valley and one man’s grisly fortune.
A letter from Boston dated March 9 argues firemen deserve one day off in seven to rest and be at home, noting their weekly risk to life and property and urging citizens to support this right.
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