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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
4
The Post outlines subscription prices for Daily One year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months one twenty five. Sunday Post one year one fifty, eight months seventy five, three months forty. Readers must provide current and future addresses. payments in advance. notices of address changes. Boston office details. editor E A Grozier.
The Illinois courts rule the Whiskey Trust a lawless combination and forfeit its charter. The decision, while limited by the trust’s internal collapse, reinforces that trusts are outlawed and should prompt broader application of the law to dissolve powerful combines nationwide.
A North End public park project moved a step forward as the committee report was submitted to the Board of ermen for families. The plan aims to aid the congested area with health and comfort improvements, funding secured, and prompt board review expected at the next meeting.
The Massachusetts Republican platform is praised for its clear opposition to free coinage and support for public credit. It is seen as stronger on currency than expected, though not perfect, and observers doubt the St Louis platform will satisfy all factions. A clear currency stance is urged for national benefit.
The city backs a new south Union Station plan while opponents urge careful study. The measure grants broad powers to the Mayor and railroads, raising concerns about safeguards and long term accountability beyond any prior Boston practice.
The text argues against concentrating rail project powers in one official. It calls for checks by the City Council and railroad commissioners, safeguards for the public, and a referendum for Boston voters who would pay about 1.8 to 2 million dollars if the bill passes after thorough amendment.
The Post reiterates an open letter to the West End Street Railway urging free transfers as a New Year’s gift to Boston residents. Hearings at the State House continue as public sentiment for free transfers and 8 cent fares grows, with 3 cent fares seen as coming amid West End opposition.
The piece notes Republicans cheer Reed as Oklahoma joins his column and two more Reed delegates are chosen in Massachusetts. It predicts a lively convention fight with McKinley leading in delegates and expected to secure the nomination, while rivals insist any challenger could beat him.
A brief excerpt presents a reflective verse urging daily duties and mindful action. It contrasts the living conscience with passive life and near poetic admonition from Schiller. The idea centers on striving to act with purpose each day.
In Amesbury and Boston area notes, W H Lincoln of the Postoffice registry and local clerks association travels to Washington to be elected president of the national group. Monied clubs and civic efforts grow with new women led clubs and a police officer praised for public service.
The piece notes Massachusetts graduates funding college work and mentions Billy Holland joining East Boston Athletic Association. It covers Joseph H. O Neil and Rep Reyburn visiting on a steamer, Gargan becoming a director of United States Trust, and the gymnasium being set aside for young women. It highlights the Day Street Congregational Church expansion under Rev. Peter MacQueen with a $10 000 project, new facade pews organ and mural decorations.
Daily table hints list meals for breakfast dinner and supper including items like hominy oatmeal oranges baked potatoes beefsteak and lemon pie. It includes recipes for Parker House corn cake Graham pancakes cocoanut cream cake and lemon jelly with measurements and directions. Florence C Goldthwaite Roxbury Mass signs off at the end.
A Boston area home recipe note lists oatmeal with cream poached eggs on toast doughnuts coffee dinner roast veal gravy potatoes fall spinach bread and butter hot apple pie baked custard cold sliced veal baking powder biscuit baked apple cake and baked custard with one quart milk four eggs sugar vanilla or nutmeg and salt. Mrs A R Gorey of 43 Raymond Street Allston Massachusetts provides the guidance.
The Boston Post offers a weekly $5 prize for the best three meal bill of fare sent by women readers. Bills must read like a menu with brief preparation directions. Three meals for a family of five with total weekly food cost not exceeding $10. Submissions due Saturdays. winners printed Mondays. Mail to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston.
In a quirky chronicle a writer named Homer Cicero Demos thenes McCann contemplates a children’s book after por ing a change He replaces Latin and Greek tomes with cyclopedias and essays in anthropology to craft a children’s work claiming it will aid little girls and boys As he labors through the night he imagines a reward when he finishes the End
In a twilight visit, Emma and her mother learn of Uncle Berryman ailing and alone. He recalls his wife’s death, his past sins, and a dream of heaven revealing a ticket that must not be lost as he faces age and loss.
The steam ship Niagara from New York to Santiago and Cienfuegos reached Nassau N P on March 30. It landed the crew of the schooner Annie M Moore of Milford Delaware, taken off March 27 at 38 N 74 W. The Annie M Moore was waterlogged, abandoned in heavy gale, and set on fire in the shipping lane.
The Boston Post addresses the West End Street Railway Company urging a voluntary free transfer system across all lines. It argues free transfers would equalize service, boost ridership, and align with practices in Chicago New York Philadelphia and other cities, noting Boston’s high fares and rising passenger totals. It cautions against delaying action while public sentiment grows.
Edward Everett Brown appeals to Boston shopkeepers and the Boston Post for fair hiring of Black workers. He cites scant opportunities for colored graduates, stenographers, and clerks, urging merchants to include 2,000,000 in yearly Black spending in their hiring. He asks for sustained public discussion and a courageous stance.
Brigadier William Brewer writes he and the Salvation Army did not apologize for actions during the Malden disturbance. He blames Malden city government and police for provoking the uprising and asserts universal rights the Army will not abandon.
A reader challenges an article in your paper that labeled Massachusetts Inebriate Asylum patients as loafers and immoral. The writer argues the piece misrepresented the institution and its residents and defends its management.
A letter questions why vocalists from Boston rarely volunteer for hospital and Elks charity benefits while theatre professionals are repeatedly seen helping. The writer praises the Castle Square company and local actors for supporting the Emergency Hospital and other causes, urging more home musicians to lend time and voice to needy work.
A reader records a passing tribute to Nicholas Crouch author of Kath leen Mavourneen praising his work as a lullaby that soothes a tired world. The note addresses Professor Crouch with reverence and admiration for his lasting cultural impact.
A reader asks through the paper for the premiere date of the play County Fair on stage and requests information regarding its first production in South Boston on March 29.
A collage of humorous quips from newspapers across cities. Jokes touch on manners mothers husbands and children with brash wit and a dash of irony. The items reflect early 20th century humor and social foibles in daily life.
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