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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1896
Page
5
The Boston Post presents a Democratic voice in New England with coverage of local politics, national events, and social issues through editorials and timely reporting. Readers encounter a firm stance on policy, with emphasis on reform and civic matters.
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The Anti Biennial League names ex Governor Boutwell as president with ex Governors Long and Dawes among vice presidents while Republican leaders reportedly oppose biennials. Democratic leaders Russell and Williams back the opposition, signaling cross party unity to defeat the proposed amendment in the upcoming fall elections.
The piece argues that executing American citizens by a Spanish court martial would risk war, contravenes a treaty and customary international law, and condemns smugglers to death as barbarous and unjust. It urges the civilized world to unite against such a sentence.
The piece argues Speaker Reed is the strongest Republican figure and should be the party’s presidential candidate. It contends his retirement would deprive the party of a capable leader and that his influence surpasses McKinley, Harrison, and Sherman. Reed deserves well of his party and its nomination.
The Massachusetts delegation to the St Louis convention is described as weak and out of influence, despite selecting Reed as the best candidate. The article advises them to join the McKinley bandwagon, noting their long memory of past outcomes and urging firm action.
The text recalls 1884 when Massachusetts delegates pledged to fight Blaine yet backed him after returning home. It questions why the Republican machine should give Osborne rewards from McKinley’s election and argues delegates should accept the inevitable with grace and seek credit.
A year after a booming run in Bigelow group shares led by Sears building promoters the market has shrunk about 50 percent in three leading issues including Butte & Boston Tamarack and Merced Gold. Decline blamed on management changes and bearish pressure from brokers with the public losing faith in the Bigelow plan.
The Boston Journal argues tariff questions should stay out of politics as the people elected the McKinley administration to reform the tariff. It condemns McKinleyism and urges relief from tariff agitation, stating the currency issue is the real living question.
The New York World marks thirteen years since Joseph Pulitzer gained control. The Sunday edition lauds its growth as a marvel of modern journalism and asserts unparalleled public favor unmatched by any other daily newspaper.
A short devotional note reflects on daily duty and faith. The speaker urges focus on the appointed task each day, promising inspiration through steady effort.
The Observant Citizen John J Enneking, eminent local artist, has just closed an exhibition of his own paintings. His display featured a unique method of presenting his work.
A collage of brief quotes and captions from newspapers including Roxbury Gazette Detroit Free Press Chicago Record Harper's Bazar and Puck. Snippets cover elections domestic life sports and social observations with wry humor and domestic irony.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories: 10 dollars for first, 5 for second, 2 dollars for each of four others. Winners named each Sunday in The Sunday Post and paid by mail Monday for stories published previous week. Only female writers receive prizes. submissions must be under 1000 words, single-sided, with name and address, and not anonymous.
A June wedding gown described in detail, stressing satin material, high neck, long sleeves, heavy lace, orange blossoms, and an elaborate long train. The veil arrangements include a back veil and a maid of honor veil left on the altar rail.
The Rev Frank R Shipman of the Old South Congregational Church Andover Mass preached on The Four Judgments at a vesper service for the Boston Young Men's Christian Union He explained the judgments passed by public opinion friends self and God urging resilience against undeserved criticism.
A reader urges the Board of Railroad Commissioners and Massachusetts Legislature to require the West End Street Railway to provide free transfer checks for Boston riders. Citing a year ending September 30, 18 , the letter notes increased passenger counts, reduced electric car costs, and lower per mile track costs suggesting affordability for fare relief. It criticizes rising stock values while public earnings fund the public service and calls expert auditing before ruling out free transfers.
A Boston reader argues against abolishing compulsory drilling in city high schools. He, a former school regiment member, says drill builds patriotism and discipline, supports officership ambitions, and would hinder graduation and ambition if removed. He urges the Post to publish the defense.
A reader praises General Butler for defending Union rights and condemns opponents to his statue. The writer urges a bronze equestrian statue of Butler be placed opposite Columbus at the cathedral in Boston to honor his defense of equal rights. He cites Mary Cannon’s letter and claims no remonstrance signers left their families for war.
The Young Men's Congress of the Y M C A in Melrose discussed the single tax. C L B Fillebrown read a paper as treasurer of the Massachusetts Single Tax League. Opposing voices were led by John G. Robinson and Royal B. Leighton. The following Saturday’s annual banquet will be attended by ladies.
The Post reports a portrait of Julia Marlowe Taber on Page 22 of the Boston Sunday Post April 12 was a reproduction from a copyrighted photograph by RB J Falk of New York. The Post apologizes and gives due credit to Mr Falk.
A historical speaker recalls wearing extravagant feminine attire to tempt or provoke, describing a bright green bombasine dress with ruffles, white hose, motherwort sachets, jet jewelry, and feathered hat. The passage contrasts moral labeling with bold display and self awareness.
Mrs A S Smith of Mather Street Dorchester is declared the winner of this week’s menu prize. Her entry appeared in the Post on Tuesday morning May 5.
Daily Table hints list full meals for breakfast dinner and supper with items like Strawberries Oat Flakes and Cream Broiled Porterhouse Steak Creamed Potatoes Muffins Soup Pot Roast Macaroni Asparagus Lettuce Salad Pineapple Sponge Sponge Cake Coffee Cold Beef Potato Salad Peach Preserve Parker House Rolls Graham Bread Cake Pineapple sponge recipe details include boiling pineapple with sugar dissolving gelatine and folding in beaten cream attributed to A. Washburne of Aiken South Carolina.
A Boston housewife shares a two part recipe for tapioca cream and sponge cake with a list of menu items including doughnuts cheese coffee seafood and vegetables. The note credits Mrs N H Nelson of 701 Shawmut Avenue Boston and includes detailed cooking steps and ingredients.
Miss Eloise Hartmann of 45 Linwood Street Roxbury expresses thanks for receiving a menu prize and extends appreciation for the gift.
A Cambridge translator works on German versions of James Lane Allen's Kentucky Cardinal and Aftermath. Paris publishes Henri Rochefort's Les Aventures de ma Vie. English edition planned. New poetry and prose include Swinburne, Deland, and Julius Chambers. New histories and engravings promise a rich spring from Maynard Merrill and company.
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