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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1896
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday Post with terms for changes of address. Instructions cover payment methods, advance payments, and where to subscribe. The notice notes Boston and New York distribution points and cautions about discontinuation without notice on expiration. Editor E A Grozier signs as publisher.
The piece denounces Governor Wolcott for vetoing measures affecting a Lowell church society. It argues state interference with religious organizations violates church and state principles, praising broad Commonwealth laws that empower churches to manage their own affairs and urging the Legislature to refrain from further intervention.
The piece urges formal protest and possible U S interference over alleged Spanish brutality in Cuba. Citing James Creelman, it claims American citizens may be among victims and calls for official inquiries and measures to protect the republic.
President Kruger exposed a telegrams scandal involving British magnates and the Transvaal raid. The piece alleges high officials and Salisbury colleagues were ignorant of the scheme. It calls for swift action against Rhodes Robinson Jameson and the British South Africa Company.
The piece urges candidate McKinley to declare his position on free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 with gold and whether he would veto such legislation if Congress sent it to him. It cites President Cleveland and William E. Russell on the issue, arguing voters deserve a direct answer.
The piece argues McKinley’s nomination signals a Republican tilt to high tariffs, but its currency stance remains uncertain. It critiques McKinleyism as repudiated in 1890 and 1892, suggests a weak, silver-leaning platform, and claims the party cannot credibly advocate sound money.
The passage argues that a candidate backed by a silver leaning faction will collide with McKinley on a sound money platform. It notes the candidate’s Congress votes for free coinage and silver policy, while his home convention links his nomination to the same silver stance, creating tension with McKinley’s potential platform at St Louis.
The spring export of gold has begun in earnest with over 1.2 million dollars shipped on Saturday to Paris aboard a French steamer. Officials say the currency flow should support money markets, given strong overseas demand and ample gold reserves, while noting past May figures and Morgan syndicate activity in 1887.
A short reflective note on a guiding spirit that teaches the stronger path for birds, men, and artists to act nobly. Without it, no good is possible, and peace and power reside in its possession.
A quirky Boston column recalls a drunken arrestee allowed to keep his name behind bars and guarded to prevent escape, a white robed cook flipping griddle cakes with audience suspense, and a colorful mix of city life notes from May weddings to doughnut munching tramps and restaurant woes.
The Rev Nehemiah Boynton delivered a brief final service at Union Congregational Church as crowds gathered for his last presiding. He spoke briefly on faith and strength in the Lord then the communion was conducted and the day ended. He is expected to depart for Detroit soon with the evening service led by Rev John Brastow of Medford.
An article on mourning fashion argues that grief dictates severe plain Henrietta cloth for gowns, rejecting crepe as inappropriate during loss. It frames mourning as a personal, solemn duty shaping attire and public appearance in a time of sorrow.
The article outlines decorous mourning attire focusing on crepe trimmed gowns and subdued accessories. It notes three month mourning phases, fabrics like crepe and Henrietta, waistcoats, and simple white summer options with minimal jewelry, emphasizing conservative appearance and restraint in grief era attire.
At the Ethical Union gathering at 21 Upton Street on Sunday afternoon Mr. T W Curtis spoke on the relations of the union to Liberal Christianity and Free Religions, with several ladies and gentlefolk taking part in the evening discussion.
The Post highlights Miss L. Helen Martyn of Boston winner of the Post prize story for "The Doctor's Wooing." Born in Boston to German roots, she grew up in New York and studied at Grassmere Seminary, graduating in 1892 with honors. Now based in Boston, she writes for newspapers, translates German, and pursues art, promising a summer publication of her short tales.
Loretta Margaret Hill of Roxbury won second prize of five dollars for Catalogue No. 13 in the Post short story contest. The Boston-born author, aged 69, resided at No 48 Centre Street Davenport mansion Roxbury. Her entry, written privately, followed years of schooling at Notre Dame academy and Boston public schools.
The piece notes four prizes of 2 each for a young author’s first story Catalogue No. 13. Entries include On the Sands Agnes L Pratt Taunton Ma That Nickel Badge L Helen Fitz Chelsea Margy’s Lovers Marety E Sullivan Chelsea. Winners to be published in the Sunday Post henceforth.
Joseph Croix, a boy, drowned when he fell from a boat while fishing in the river at Valley Falls Pawtucket R I. His body was recovered this afternoon.
In Barfield Morton wins Mary Rollins after a tense engagement. John Rollins fears the match and tears reveal a hidden past. On the wedding day Rollins confesses a motive for revenge. A note declares Mill and Morton intertwined fate as Mary collapses, dead in her bridal dress.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories. Prizes: $10 for first, $5 second, and $2 for four others. Winners paid by check each Monday for stories published the prior week. Only female writers may win. assistance allowed from male relatives. Stories must be under 1000 words, preferably 800, on one side, with name and address. Send to Short Story Editor, The Post, Boston.
General Nelson A. Miles, commander-in-chief, likely to attend the Third Army Corps reunion in Portland on June 24 and 25. If present, he will inspect all Maine fortifications, troops from the Third Fourth and Seventeenth Maine Infantry Regiments, the First Maine Heavy Artillery, and the Fourth and Sixth Maine Batteries.
Letter to the editor from A F Hill of Milford Street Boston urges officials to stop using dangerous steam boilers under schoolhouses. He argues for safer, fireproof construction, better sanitation, and employment in school improvements, noting health and safety for children and a plan to avoid city debt.
A South Boston letter urges the Post to push for a 25-cent admission price for baseball. The writer notes Boston patrons have paid 0 cents for about twenty years and argues current attendance plus reduced player salaries justify a lower rate. He cites strong profits for the Boston management and a revival in interest, asking the paper to mobilize public support.
In a letter from South Braintree, R. Fitch notes a dispute over Henry George ideas with Hon. Jonathan A. Lane. He argues against confiscation, urging restitution for land value created by the community, and references a prior Bemis remark. The exchange touches taxes, land value, and state concerns such as Delaware.
A Boston Highlands correspondent argues for commemorating General Benjamin F. Butler praising his patriotism, courage, and humanitarian policies. The writer contrasts Butler with abolitionists and notes his shift from Democratic to Republican to resist rebellion, praising his universal humanity and Irish heritage.
A reader criticizes west end night train changes that divert cars without notice. They urge the company to inform regulars twenty four hours ahead to avoid travelers being left without expected routes and lights.
A collection of light humor items from Brooklyn Life and other papers. Jokes about servants watching scales, bicycle mishaps, giraffe tongues, and leap year cotillions. Includes a long Mrs Garrill curtain lecture and a tale of awkward dance seating and lemonade for a dull escort.
Eloise Hartmann of 45 Linwood Street Roxbury earned the Post readers prize for an excellent menu served last Tuesday. The prize amount was awarded but not specified in the text.
Daily table hints outline breakfast and dinner items with desserts and a supper menu. Included are detailed recipes for Venoise pudding and sauce and for cheese food, plus a note listing Bessie Leavenworth of Melrose Highlands, with care by Mrs. J. Marshall.
California Navel Oranges and a flour based potato soup are listed among a home menu including omelette of fresh eggs raised rye muffins buttered toast buckwheat cakes with maple syrup and coffee. The potato soup recipe uses four boiled potatoes one onion milk and flour with salt pepper butter and a brief serving note. Signed by Mrs A. White Newtonville Massachusetts.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of 5 dollars for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Each entry must present a single brief menu for three meals for a family of five with directions for preparing the named dishes. Maintain a weekly limit of 10 dollars for food costs and submit by the Saturday deadline. Communications to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Rejected entries are not returned. Write only on one side of the paper.
McClure's May issue notes Partridge's equestrian statue of Grant unveiled in Brooklyn with a half page cut, and mentions Partridge's Milton studio as his home and the statue's model. It also previews upcoming books and literary notices from McClure's, The Bookman, and New Amsterdam Book Company.
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