This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1896
Page
4
The Foreign Office secretary tells Parliament the United States has submitted official settlement proposals on Venezuela. Negotiations are under way, suggesting movement toward a peace with justice. The piece credits President Cleveland for steering toward peace after prior British demand for control.
The piece argues for electing U S Senators by popular vote citing Delaware and Kentucky as examples where legislatures failed to seat Senators. It claims direct election would add representation, prevent delays, and avoid political scandals, urging immediate change.
The first hearing on free transfers for Boston street railway service will be held at the State House Friday. Local citizens associations, improvement groups, and city law officers will attend to press for concessions from the street railway company. The session, urged by the Board of Aldermen, involves broad city interest and equality with other cities’ transit privileges.
Senator Chandler attacks the McKinley boom as a boodle canvass and compares it to past Republican fund corruption tied to Harrison's 1888 victory. He questions whether Republicans will nominate a candidate funded by millionaire interests and elected by corrupt methods. The piece notes ambiguity about truth versus jealousy.
The legislature considers diverting all liquor license receipts to the State treasury, a move the writer calls unjust. Cities under state police licensing would lose revenue, undermining local option votes and prompting opposition from urban and rural representatives alike. Boston, governed by state licensing, argues it should receive its due share.
The passage argues revenue from liquor licenses should go to cities under State appointed police and licensing commissions. It proposes replacing a committee bill with a law allowing each city forced to support such a commission to enjoy the full revenue from liquor licenses.
The article argues that a broad view of trade signals real improvement. Since July, exports exceed the prior year by about 45 million dollars and imports by about 75 million. In February the exports rose by 21 million compared with February last year, indicating sustained, broad-based economic activity and brighter times ahead.
A brief inspirational message quotes Shakespeare praising a man whose life was gentle and whose character blends with nature, suggesting he would be recognized as a good man by all the world.
Observant Citizen notes Station Agent Marshall at West Somerville station winning repeat flower bed prizes and hopes for another win. Postmaster John O Loughlin of Laconia NH praised for free delivery and busy social round. Local rep McDevitt and Rutland partner Donohue return from Northeast tour. Insurance man Robert H. Holley praised for promotion and community roles. Anniversary Club on St Patrick’s night with Ex-Rep McEnany hosting and historian Queenan sharing reminiscences.
In a New York hotel a restless Englishman debates a maid’s fate and a beloved heiress Miss Underwood. He recalls Rodney’s quest to marry her and faces a conflict between wealth and love as revelations of money loss and a sunbonnet reveal hard truths.
Emily Underwood endures whispered gossip about her. An English suitor, Robert Beauchamp, confesses love and offers marriage despite her fallen fortunes, while a prior suitor Rodney lingers with a title and wealth. The scene contrasts affection with social status in a rural setting.
A letter to the Post defends Newfoundland against skewed geography views. It argues interior contrast, fog origins, and marks Newfoundland as an agricultural potential, copper and gypsum riches, and home rule characteristics. The writer notes historic ties to England and Newfoundland's strategic Atlantic position.
A cookbook style page lists breakfast lunch and dinner items with detailed prep notes for chicken livers and bacon Molly's drop biscuit spring apples and more. The section closes with the address Mrs. Moore 4 28 Conway Street Roslindale Mass.
Boston dispatch lists military drafts dated March 16 1896 authorizing enlistment of eligible citizens into the revolutionary army under the draft program. WILLIAM WHITTLE notes the city mobilization as part of broader national defense efforts.
A reader signs as A. Faller in Boston on March 16 noting sidewalks near Black Stone and Franklin squares have sunk for years. Water pools form and freeze creating danger for pedestrians and urging Swift action from a sleepy official following Mr. Lindsay's remarks.
In the House of Commons Curzon reports telegrams showing Osman Digna’s Mahdist movements toward Suakim and Dongolman. Chamberlain says South Africa Company charter objections should be overridden as Britain takes military police into its own hands. Curzon notes Italy views the Dongola advance favorably, with no mutual pledge.
A reader from East Boston signed M. Caccincolo asks your paper for a chewing gum recipe and offers to be informed regularly. He writes on March 16 seeking guidance from the paper's readers.
A kitchen column lists dishes including Oranges a la Havana and Creamed sweetbreads with mushrooms. It provides peeling, serving tips, and preparation steps along with celery soup, rice, and delicate desserts. The note attributes the writing to Mrs. E H Whitney of Newton Lower Falls.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare submitted by women readers. Meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner or other three meals, for a family of five with total weekly food cost not exceeding ten dollars. Submissions end November 9 with weekly and Monday newspaper publication of winners, addressed to the Cooking Editor, Boston Post.
Rome report on Premier Di Rudini presenting a new cabinet in Parliament. Deputies De Felice and Bosco greeted as Socialists released from imprisonment. Rudini pledges no peace with Abyssinia without national honor and seeks 140 million lire credit to prolong the Africa campaign.
A collage of light captions and quips from various papers. Bits include a mother scolding and child’s witty reply, a pun on studying Spanish, a Philadelphia versus New York jab, a girl asking for monogram money, a clocking suitor’s departure, and a sentimental lady’s calf tale.
Paris reports the British government plans to join the Soudan expedition surprise in government circles. The move risks embittering French opinion despite hopes for improved Franco British ties. Despatches with Russia raise questions about consequences and the Chamber of Deputies doubts extreme action.
The Washing ton Lodge A F and A M celebrated its centennial at Dr James De Normandie’s meeting house in Norfolk square with a full house, grand officers, and a series of historical addresses detailing the lodge’s 1776 charter, early meeting sites, and Civil War service. The event included organ preludes, prayers, a benediction, and an informal reception.
At a Harvard junior dinner committee meeting last night, A. H. Parker was named toast master and others were chosen to respond to toasts on topics including The Class Football The Press Baseball and The Class Poem. An orchestra will be hired and the 97 Freshmen Glee Club will provide music with H. W. Howe and E. M. Waterhouse singing bass and tenor solos.
In Rome the Senate approved a motion, urged by Marquis di Rudini, thanking Britain for sympathy. The Italian press praises George N. Curzon’s Commons statement on Britain’s Soudan expedition, calling it a historic pledge of European allegiance with Italy.
In Frankfort the House adopted Barnett's resolution endorsing the Governor by party vote after a noon joint session marred by absence of Dunlap and Democrats. A dissolution motion passed amid a lobby chorus while Senator Blackburn celebrated gains. J judges refused to meet with militia in control. Nell and Landes resigned to accept governor appointments. April 14 sets a special election for Senator Weissinger’s Louisville seat.
Rome reports a large Italian caravan arrived at Kassala on March 17 with no opposition from the dervishes. The government has been informed of the event.
A special Frisco car with officers including President Ripley and Chairman Walker was hit by an express train near Rogers. Brakeman Botts died and the private car cook was injured. officials escaped serious harm though shaken. Several train hands had minor injuries.
At Odd Fellows Hall Cambridgeport the Cambridge Tammany Club nominates William B. Russell for U S president. Edward Sennett lauds Russell while Senator Richard Sullivan praises his Massachusetts service and historic ties to Irish Americans and local government.
A playful poem celebrates a boy who can climb a slippery tree swim far beyond reach and perform wondrous feats with rubber and a wooden gun yet cannot shut a door. The dog barks and the boy’s pin catches game, while rifles and fishing tackle fall short of his skill.
The Rev. Raymond Mapleson, a Baptist pastor and essence peddler, married 81 year old Royal Grant to 71 year old Martha J. Warren in Middletown on March 17. The pair, who had a youthful romance with Martha J. Galpin years earlier, both endured separations and loneliness before their union.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.