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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
4
Notice appears to instruct senders to remit payments via checks drafts or money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company and warns that money sent at sender's risk and cash should not be sent.
The Massachusetts Republican convention endorses a bold currency plank backing sound money. The stance challenges silver purchase and free coinage while drawing rare cross party approval. Democrats and Republicans alike applaud the firm position for state credit and unity.
The piece argues that Republicans tie free coinage to high protection and Dingley tariff goals. It suggests silver Senators seek protection for silver as for wool coal and iron, contending their quarrel is only over sharing the swag rather than opposing tariffs.
The Massachusetts House passed a second reading bill to ban both public and private sparring exhibitions, labeling it to regulate boxing matches. The Post opposes, arguing sparring is a legitimate athletic pursuit and that the bill oversteps by suppressing private exhibitions and infringing on individual rights.
Senator Platt urges adjourning on May 2 to credit one sensible act, praising it as the shortest long session in 75 years. The piece lambasts Congress for incapacity and blunders, arguing it has ignored vital public interests and harmed business, delaying prosperity.
The country calls for Congress to adjourn at the earliest opportunity, arguing no further actions can improve the session and its record is deemed unchangeable. The stance reflects a push for swift conclusion amid perceived inaction.
At a Boston Algonquin Club dinner Mayor hosts a congressional rivers and harbors committee. The panel is expected to report a large harbor appropriation within two weeks, aiming to widen deepen and straighten Boston’s entrance channels and boost New England commerce.
The Massachusetts Republican convention was well managed with strong speeches and intelligent resolutions. There was notable enthusiasm for Reed’s nomination and a suggestion the St Louis convention might imitate this example, though that outcome seems unlikely.
A column recalls summer scenes of crowds near electric lights and singing in Boston. It notes evolving genealogical societies with exclusive Pre-Revolutionary ties, a humor anecdote about a reader on a crowded trolley, a Thurman Club ball with a Bandanna Old Roman logo, and brief items about Judge Corcoran facing Parker in Worcester court, Charles I Schoffield’s Maine engagement, and George Goss commenting on St Louis delegates.
A compact daily message extols the spirit's strength surpassing steel and danger. It praises truth as swift light and love as a force that calms anger, shaping a hopeful moral reflection.
The Observant Citizen notes E G Gay of The Willows Farmington Maine visited Boston after the New York Sportsman’s exposition. He stayed with Charles A Lamson, ex consul to Brazil, before heading back for Rangeley Lakes woodcock and grouse season preparations.
A collage of humorous lines and scenes from various papers plus a Long Island City shooting item. The World reports a Friday incident where a man is fatally wounded and police claim ignorance of the event until after it happened.
A narrator and the chief retreat through a dust cloud as a herd of bulls charges down a ravine. A buffalo shot sends the beast sprawling while others surge closer. The chief carries the wounded man on his shoulders, dodging plunging animals until they reach higher ground.
The piece contrasts lavish collarettes with more affordable options for modest budgets. It describes styles with lavender satin bases, butter-colored lace and chiffon, and another ornate version with ostrich feather tails, noting the practical limit of what a maid with a modest income can obtain.
Berlin March 27 Dr Peters the African explorer facing grave charges over his conduct as an official of the German colonial government intends to resign from the German service regardless of the inquiry. He will voyage to Somali to serve a foreign country.
A transcript of suggested daily meals and recipes from Ella F Hallett and A C Brady. It lists breakfast items like oranges and fried potatoes, dinner silhouettes with mock bisque soup and pudding, and supper plates with fish and pudding. Includes a coffee method and recipe notes for Cracker Pudding and Apple Roll.
A Roxbury luncheon menu lists items such as cream toast cold meat fruit fish and baked macaroni with cheese and parsley. Recipes detail cream of potatoes and baked macaroni method and serving notes attributed to Kate Wadsworth of 61 Vale Street Roxbury.
Oatmeal and Cream Shepherds Pie Hot Biscuit Graham Bread Roast Spare Rib of Pork Agee Sauce Boiled Onions Mashed Turnips Tomatoes Potatoes Apple Pudding Chicken Shortcake Bread and Butter Canned Apricots Cake Tea Shepherds Pie details and a Chicken Shortcake recipe with baking powder butter flour milk instructions. Amelia Donahue Roxbury Mass lists address and dishes.
The Boston Post offers a weekly five dollar prize for the best bill of fare for three meals in a day for a family of five. Entries must list a menu with clear preparation directions and stay within one dollar per week per item. Submissions due Saturdays with prints on Mondays.
A poem laments missing traditional social functions and refined ladies of old fashioned manners. It contrasts ornate social events with a desire for genuine propriety and honest political virtue. The speaker notes ostentatious dress and youthful glamour while longing for genteel gatherings and incorruptible leaders.
A letter from the Father Mathew Society of Revere objects to a Boston park liquor license and park buildings, urging safeguards for women and children and warning that licensed saloons would invite crime. The letter appeals to Massachusetts citizens to oppose the move at Crescent Beach and preserve park sanctity.
A letter argues the Whitney gas scheme will end local gas production, boosting home values and reducing coal transport. The writer proposes sewers, a South Bay park, a South Union Station, a great wharf for Europe ships, Albany Street widening, and public works to provide jobs and revenue.
Brief note from Haverhill dated March 25 reports the Salvation Army parade also taking place in Malden in addition to Boston and other locations.
An anonymous writer attacks the Foxboro institution for dipso maniacs, labeling it a total failure and a dumping ground for idleness and vice. The piece alleges no treatment, rampant foul language, and repeated admissions with no reform, urging trustees to act and taxpayers to stop funding the place.
A Massachusetts fisherman writes to say support grew for a nine inch lobster size limit at a legislative hearing. He notes speakers from Boston Winthrop Magnolia Cohasset and other towns and cites the largest Boston lobster dealer among attendees.
Charles A Bussell Governor orders a statewide fast and prayer day with council approval. Ezra S Stearns Secretary of State notes the proclamation issued in Concord on March 26 1896. The document urges personal faith and public observance amid spring reflections.
Mrs Jane Weaver wife of J Myron Weaver the missing Fall River manufacturer arrived with a Fall River officer. Weaver remained in a police cell all night refusing hotel comforts and later agreed to be taken back to Fall River to serve his sentence.
The Lamprey arson trial continued in Laconia with State’s witness Albert Wood testifying after pleading guilty earlier. Benjamin Wood corroborated letters about paying the balance of money promised, while Solicitor Fellows prepared the State’s case and Lamprey’s defense. strong local interest noted.
The Natick Y. M. C. A. thirty second branch held a meeting at Dr. Nelson’s home. After charity explanations the officers were elected: President Mrs Charles C Eaton. vice president Mrs Martin O Nelson. financial secretary Miss Hogan. corresponding secretary Miss Mahan. recording secretary Miss Quinlan. treasurer Miss Nelson. custodian Mrs Childs. vestiaire Mrs William Quinlan. investigator Miss Deignan.
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