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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
4
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The piece argues telephone service should be a popular convenience, not a tax on business. Rates are twice what they should be, due to monopoly profits from patents long past. Lowering rates would broaden use and boost overall earnings as service becomes more widespread.
The text notes a large vote count of 160 092 in support of a statue for General Butler, stressing that this honor reflects the verdict of the Commonwealth's citizens and that other governors may receive similar distinctions based on public opinion.
The contract between Henry M. Whitney and the Bay State Company, announced at the gas hearing, aims to reduce gas costs for the public. Massachusetts consumes much of its gas in the Boston district, with production methods offering cheaper delivery, and no new legislation is required for the arrangement.
The writer argues for tax reform in Massachusetts to prevent higher burdens on the poor and laborers. Personal property should be taxed to cover deficits from exemptions, with a suggested 10 percent succession tax on collateral bequests and 6 percent on direct inheritances or higher if needed. The aim is a substantial, effective change benefiting the great mass of people.
Bess Platt's convention issues a strong declaration for honest money and gold standard. The platform condemns free coinage of silver and favors sound money, though national convention leaders may seek compromise at St Louis.
An editorial argues the West End Company should embrace free transfers to align with public demand and support new street railway ventures. It notes the potential for 2-cent fares with a clean, well capitalized system, while acknowledging 3-cent fare trends spreading nationally.
The public discussion of erecting a statue to General Benjamin Butler in Massachusetts is sharply criticized. Supporters point to his electoral majority as governor and a high court ruling in his favor, while critics question honoring a controversial figure given his preexisting record.
A daily inspirational note quotes a line about treating each day as doomsday and learning through daily deeds. It follows with a reminder that true nobility comes from kindness and truth as guiding virtues.
Observant Citizen reports on Mme Bernhardt’s Boston visit including a brief chat with the actress’s maid who speaks no English. The piece notes preparations for an Emergency Hospital benefit at the Boston Theatre and highlights the charitable flower sale by Miss Josephine Hall of Charles Frohman’s company. Other notes praise Bertha Davidson, a young Boston illustrator, and recount amusing station-name quips from Boston & Maine train crews on the western division.
A reader recalls a rough shopping experience in a cut rate drug store where a clerk touts an in house medicine over a preferred bottle. The piece notes frustration with pushy clerks and a preference for choosing exact items without interference. Also mentioned are social notes about Mme Bernhardt’s reception by The Playgoers' Club and Joe McNulty’s souvenir card case from Rochester Brewing Company.
A member of the State Militia asks the Post to inform Boston militia members whether a rifle range will be provided and if funds are appropriated. The Board of Aldermen's latest action is noted as having been referred to the committee on armories, which has taken no action yet.
A March 24 letter asks the editor which is proper to pronounce the name of the vessel Guerriere that had a conflict with the Constitution. The writer addresses the Post for guidance.
A reader asks the street department to inspect North Centre street from Hanover to North streets in Ward 6. He notes it has only been cleaned once this winter and urges action on this busy thoroughfare. Boston reader John A. Gunn signs the letter dated March 2.
The writer requests guidance on whether a non citizen without property owes any taxes in the United States. He asks if he is obliged to pay poll tax or any other taxes, seeking clarification through the newspaper.
A fashion note discusses 1900s sleeves and cuffs with vivid descriptions. It contrasts Britain and France, notes long tight sleeves with snake-like cuffs, lace cuffs with ribbons, and fabric cuffs lined with contrasting silk as popular trends for spring gowns.
In South Boston two emigrant sons Jack Halpin and Mike Coffey feud over Minnie Carpenter. A knife threat leads to a fatal fight at Sweeney's ball with Coffey dying at the scene and Halpin later mortally wounded after a revenge pistol duel.
A fashion description highlights a front tied plain jacket with back godets creating a smaller hand look. Norfolk jackets lack revers. a velvet brown yoke and dull blue fabric define the outfit. Velvet loops over the shoulder form a rever at the sleeve, fastened by large buttons with buckles on the sleeves and a velvet ribbon band above the stock collar.
Fragment from a poem recalling townspeople cruelly judging a dead man Jim. Neighbors taunted him after his life, and he lies at rest with no rose upon his breast as harsh words are spoken. The excerpt conveys social condemnation and grief.
Daily menu lists breakfast lunch and supper items with haddock in drums and mutton dishes. Recipes describe battering haddock in eggs and crumbs and frying in butter, and an oyster sauce using mutton stock milk and oysters. Nellie R Andrews of Gloucester Mass appears as the contributor.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief preparation directions for the named dishes. Meals may be breakfast lunch and dinner or breakfast dinner and supper for a family of five with a weekly food limit of ten dollars. Submissions end each Saturday. winners printed the following Monday. Send by mail to Cooking Editor Boston Post. Do not return rejected entries and write only on one side.
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers mocking manners and miscommunications. The snippets feature clever wordplay about engagements, spelling, salaries, photography prices, travel, and jail terms, with pithy captions and light satire.
A joint hearing before the taxation and constitutional amendments committees examined petitions for broader state taxation powers and an indirect tax scheme. Proponents led by John C. Cobb urged taxing personal property and local debt limits to boost state finances, with Jonathan A. Lane arguing the plan aims to tax all property fairly, not enact a single tax, and to keep Massachusetts competitive.
George W. Beals secretary of the Boston Athletic Association and former New England Amateur Athletic Union official says there will be no split among members and Exeter street club harmony will return. He notes about 200 members mean some dissatisfaction but overall peace. he doubts a new racquet and tennis club will form soon and believes the association would not lose more than twenty members if it did.
The Paris trial of Ulric de Civry editor of L Echo de L Armee Armand Rosenthal foreign editor of Le Figaro Count de Cesti and others for blackmailing the late Max Lebaudy ended with Civry and Cesti sentenced to thirteen months imprisonment each The other defendants were acquitted
About 250 Harvard College alumni in the Vendome dining hall shared a rousing banquet. Notables Dunlop Rantoul Sprague Scannell and Stevenson received cheers as toastmaster A H Parker led sentiments on The Class Football The Press Baseball Debating and an original poem. Gott's Orchestra provided music.
Superintendent Wells yesterday appointed Francis M. McCarthy of South Boston as foreman of the Brighton District paying division. McCarthy is an admirer of ex-Congressman McEttrick. Wells also assigned G. E. Bower and B. F. Taylor to join Jerry Watson in the sub-foreman group, with W. H. Cowdrey informed of a forthcoming appointment. Frank Johnson was named sewer division inspector and Michael F. O'Brien took a sub-foreman post in the street department.
The Union elocution class directed by Professor Charles Bickford held its annual program in Union Hall before a large audience. It featured readings, comedy, farce, music and tableaux with Miss Elsie Russell arranging the tableaux and Miss Annie M. Allen on piano. The show reflected credit on performers and instructor.
The Boston Political and Tax Reform League will hold a public meeting at Wells Schoolhouse on Blossom street on Wednesday April 1. The event follows Section 7 percent Chapter 29 of the Revised Ordinances of 1892. E Doherty is the chairman.
Yeshua Ishi, a native of Japan, delivered an interesting lecture on scenes in Japan with stereopticon views yesterday afternoon in Jacob Sleeper Hall. A lecture on Shakspere is planned for Friday in Jacob Sleeper Hall at 3 o'clock.
John A. Chisholm a prominent Ayer business man and Waverly real estate owner died suddenly at his home from apoplexy. Brother of P. J. Chisholm real estate broker. Funeral at his residence Friday at 2 p m.
Joseph Albee, about years old, was found unconscious before 35 Tremont Street at 2:50 PM yesterday. Taken to City Hospital after collapse, he died there of apoplexy. He and his Warren Avenue family had several Boston-based sons and daughters.
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