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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
4
The Post argues for free transfers on Boston street railways, noting 8 cent fares are unlikely now but transfers could already save workers about six cents daily. The piece champions practical gains toward eventual lower fares and broader public convenience.
The essay urges Massachusetts to revise tax laws to cover personal property that evades taxation. It argues four fifths of such property pays nothing now and proposes using probate transfers to collect a fair share, with real estate bearing more burden unless personal property succession taxes are raised accordingly.
Thomas B. Reed prepares for his first send off as a favorite son at the Republican convention in Music Hall. The piece notes Reed’s limited New England support versus a growing national McKinley surge, predicting Reed cannot compete at St. Louis and Massachusetts GOP influence will be negligible amid the McKinley clamor.
The United States withdraws its ambassador from Washington and Terrell leaves Constantinople, severing diplomatic ties with Turkey. Yet observers say consular officials can handle U S interests and intimate ties are unnecessary. The Sultan is described as a figurehead, with real power outside Constantinople, and London or other capitals would handle any serious actions. The rupture stems from attitudes toward Armenian atrocities, but the speaker notes no great distress and a willingness to part over this issue.
Evaluation argues McKinley embodies the party’s sole issue of high protection and monopoly support. Despite broad Republican opposition to his nomination, no rival candidate unites the field with a comparable ability to lead the party in this campaign.
A political narrative centers on an Ohio man presenting a solitary stance that resonates with Republican followers, highlighting a populist appeal and perceived independence from party elites. The piece notes growing backing among GOP supporters and frames the stance as a defining moment.
The piece argues the Massachusetts Republican convention must issue a strong declaration for sound money. It stresses opposition to silver inflation and the need for a platform opposing any silver purchases or coinage, aiming for bipartisan support and statewide unity.
R W Fimerson quotes about courtesy reminding readers that daily manners and consideration can fit into any schedule.
The Observant Citizen reviews a Boston gas hearing where Parker C Chandler entertains with a jab about the ex mayor as a gas butterfly. Mentions Deacon White in town on finance talk and spring pneumonia weather as doctors and undertakers welcome milder air.
A gleaming guide to decorate a feminine toilet table with dainty items. It urges choosing silver backed hand mirrors, tortoise shell brushes, porcelain medallions, silver candlesticks, mother of pearl handles, and glass powder boxes to create a dainty atmosphere. Even affordable finds from Japanese stores can achieve the look.
The notice announces the opening of the spring bicycling season on Patriots Day April 19 with a full ready made stock of bicycle suits in every grade. It notes special orders for club designs require time and offers samples and price lists by mail.
Oak Hall Clothing Co and successors to G W Simmons & Co operate at 82 to 44 North Street Boston offering men’s wear and related goods in a local business notice. The entry lists the address and lineage but provides no further operational details.
A journalist known as Belton pursues grisly morgue stories and a possible fixation on dead women. He dies after a string of hauntings by his own grim investigations, leaving a note about funding his own burial and that of another.
J B Moran voices strong opposition to the state executive committee’s plan to select four national delegates. He argues for two delegates from the rank and file of the Massachusetts Democracy and names candidates such as James J. Carroll, James E. Hayes, Congressman Fitzgerald, John W. Cummings, and ex Mayor Coughlin. He favors Governor William E Russell over Olney and Cleveland’s policy credits to Cleveland, not Olney.
Menu items and recipe reminders from a Reading Mass listing. Includes Corn Fritters Parsley Dressing Cottage Pudding White Sauce Peach Shortcake with steps and measurements. Ends with author Carrie W MacDonald P O Box 612 Reading Mass.
Washington March 26 A bill for the admission of Arizona as a State was placed on the Senate calendar today.
A light verse about a poet and a drummer who try to sell writing and songs to pay bills. The poet laments spring and nature while the drummer promotes medicine for a family. A frog in the throat forces the drummer to sell his song for a single dollar.
Ohio and New England Insurance departments assess Bay State Beneficiary Association Boston after March 1896 visit. Findings show improved bookkeeping and reduced unpaid losses from 1895 to 1896, with higher cash balance and rising member call realizations. Officials hail healthier condition and express optimism for future prosperity.
Snippets from various papers showcase wry takes on critics marriage love posters and market dullness. Jests touch on critics liars artists beggars and a cyclist in Paris Bois de Boulogne with a nameless maker and a wounded ego. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century humor column.
The Tremont Theatre features Sarah Bernhardt in Sardou's Tosca style tragedy with a powerful portrayal of jealousy and murder. Critics praise her range and realism, noting Deval and Denenberg also shine in supporting roles.
An Episcopal court of inquiry began the trial of Rev. S. R Fuller rector of St. Pauls Malden at the diocesan house on Joy Street. The case focuses on his remarriage after divorce and questions canon law. The trial was adjourned without a decision and will proceed privately with five clergy members presiding.
At the adjourned meeting Melrose voters approved a broad budget: highways 20000 dollars fire department 4000 health 2000 town debt interest 4000 insurance 1000 contingent expenses 3850 police 9000 poor 6500 sidewalks 3000 library 2500 dog tax street lighting 10000 town hall 2200 military aid 250 soldiers relief 1000 parks 500 reduction of town debt 5000 deficiency 8372.40 salaries 5.50 water 8000 Memorial Day 200 sprinkling streets 1000.
A deadly fire damp blast at Brunnerton mine in Wellington region kills five workers and entombs sixty others with no chance of rescue. Police and rescue teams report no survivors expected.
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