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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its stance as a representative Democratic paper in New England, highlighting editorial coverage of regional politics and public affairs.
The London Iron and Steel Trades Journal says the tin plate industry has firm roots in the United States, a point cited by Republicans to praise McKinley tariffs. The piece contends the industry developed under Democratic tariff and notes McKinley rates restricted tin plate, now halved, with healthier results and warns against selecting McKinleyism as a cautionary example.
Friends of Mr Reed argue he best represents major financial interests and would move the campaign toward monetary reform. Congressman Aldrich says money questions outrank tariffs and a successful Reed bid would bring sound currency and business confidence, though backers face powerful McKinley influence.
Citizens urge legislative committee to report a favorable bill on free transfers across Boston street railways. The public argues the policy is a right and common practice in other cities, with six to ten cents daily savings for workers and fairer treatment between city sections. West End line already offers some free transfers.
A political plea urges Governor McKinley to declare his stance on silver to restore confidence in the country. The writer condemns his silence as prolonging uncertainty and warns of harm to national finances and patriotism.
The speaker argues voters deserve clear statements from McKinley about his beliefs and actions if elected. He criticizes the Republican convention for silence during this critical period and urges the candidate to disclose his program.
The bill moving appointing power for Boston’s Board of Elections from the Mayor to the Governor and council drew swift rebuke. Supporters say it targets the Republican machine, while opponents praise local self-government and warn of partisan imbecility. The current board, created under prior law, is viewed as nonpartisan and trusted to perform duties well.
The Boston Board adopted unanimous resolutions protesting constant tinkering of the city charter and urging that future special acts affecting municipal government be referred to voters for acceptance or rejection. They argue Boston, as the Commonwealth’s major municipality, should decide on local governance changes.
The United States prompts immediate protest to Weyler and Cuba over executions, forcing Spain to halt death sentences. Cleveland demands adherence to civilized practice and treaty standards to safeguard American rights.
A daily inspiration quote emphasizes striving to be our best for others. It reflects on God’s gifts given for the benefit of people beyond us who need them.
The Observant Citizen notes Kellar the modern necromancer sparks wonder and controversy as townspeople debate his supernatural abilities. Roxbury figure Michael Burke slams Kellar while praising the Post. Other items mention spring water deliveries to offices, wool dealers at a Federal Street lunch spot, and George P. Chick’s new role managing Nantasket’s Point Allerton House.
Suburban readers enjoy mild weather as contractors claim the Beacon street Common while a Washington street shop advertises butter at 24 cents a pound Four pounds for $1 Lynn police report no intoxication arrests amid no license action Joseph Vercelli visits Boston and a Pacific steamship lithograph from Canada Pacific catches attention A Boston Post short story contest sparks fresh manuscripts including Saved by a Bostonian by Mrs Harry Kemp Tremont Nebraska seeking the $10 prize.
Recipe style meal hints from Mrs. Frank Rido of Annawan Street Fall River include detailed steps for potato snow and lettuce salad with dressing. The listing spans breakfast lunch and supper items with notes on preparation and serving, concluding with author and address.
A recipe fragment lists fruits breads and sweets including bananas oats lamb and pies. Also included is a gingerbread pudding and tomato scallop recipe with one Mrs C A Edgett at 50 Shawmut Street Chelsea Mass.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of 5 for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Entries must read like a menu with brief dish preparations and cover three meals for four or five persons. Submissions end Saturday Nov 9 with subsequent weekly closes. winners printed in the Post.
Stanton Lee, a wealthy American in Paris, falls for the dancer known as Dodo. A whirlwind romance ends when he discovers she is the half sister of a debt-ridden patron who used his funds, leaving him ruined and eventually returning to a dull New England life.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories with $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 each for four others. Winners named each Sunday in The Sunday Post, paid by mail Monday. Prizes limited to female readers. stories must be under 1000 words, single-sided, with author name and address.
A letter to the Post argues there is no split among New England freight handlers, stating local union 6498 joined the ARU and should, railroad men belong in ARU. It claims no NYC II names or incidents, notes Debs stance, and defends elevator accident attribution to the injured man. Boston May 11. L. P. Soule & Son.
A Cambridgeport reader commends the Sunday Post for its St Brendan article claiming it may rewrite American histories. He notes Irving mentions Brendan legends in relation to the Canary Islands and Portugal and Spain, praising the Post and Mr. Mulroy for their research. May 11.
A letter to the editor defends an engineer after an accident in the new structure, asserting responsibility lies elsewhere and urging fair treatment in the ongoing discussion.
A private East Thirty-seventh Street garden party hosted by Barnard College alumnae showcased attire in white dotted Swiss and grass linen frocks. The event on Morgan’s grounds featured a white taffeta dress with Valenciennes lace and a blouse style waist with embroidered yoke.
The Senate adopted an adjournment order and will hold morning sessions starting next Thursday. The body passed Kennedy's license appeal bill for mayors, while a Boston liquor license bill moved to third reading with an April rather than June application rule. Debate continued on widening Boylston Street with mixed support and opposition over which side of the Common would be affected. The House advanced a bill transferring theatrical licensing from the Boston Board of Aldermen to the Police Board and passed salaries for Boston Common Council members. A substitute night police witness-fee proposal was defeated, and a bill to appoint special officers by the Police Board was approved with a voter eligibility amendment rejected. The Massachusetts Pipe Line Company incorporation bill was postponed until Wednesday.
In Essex county Probate Court Judge Harmon approved inventories for Alfred H. Currier Mary P. Gardner Martha Stafford and George D. Walton. Under Artemus W. Stearns will 50 dollars goes to the Ladies Union Charitable Society after eight years and when 500000 is reached half the income supports the Lawrence Hospital with a name change to A W Stearns Hospital. If rejected funds go to the A W Stearns Home for Aged People in Lawrence. Upon death of three beneficiaries the remaining income aids the worthy poor of Lawrence.
Last night at Cotillon Hall the Moses Mendelssohn and Bay State lodges of the I O F held a May party with Edwin's Orchestra. Two dances followed leap year custom with women choosing partners. A lengthy reception and floor committee guided the event, marking the second joint lodge ball this year.
The Roxbury group hosted a birthday party at Guild Hall to fund an old ladies home. Floral contest awarded Mrs. Dr. Emery the first prize from Mrs. Barker. Evening program featured Josie Bryant Maude Wright Gertrude Dymond George A. Carter Annie Fisher Grace Hamilton Field F. D. Osgood S. E. Currier.
The Gallivan Rourke free transfer bill to force West End Street Railway to adopt fairer transfers is set for an executive session of the icicle railways committee this morning. Advocates expect a House report and passage, with Senate prospects uncertain but improving and a Republican senator predicting approval. The West End faces limited gains so far, but supporters are optimistic.
Alderman William J. Donovan spearheads plan to create a new East Boston ferry landing north of Fort Hill, consolidating ferries on a Hoboken style corridor. Rowe's Wharf site favored for three slips with improved racks and a headhouse, timing to be decided between Boston Bangor wharves and Long Wharf.
The Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution held its annual meeting in Jewell Hall M C A building Hartford May 11 with President Jonathan Trumbull presiding. Secretary Charles P Coiley reports 84 current members a rise of 75 this year and 145 new members admitted while 70 have died resigned or dropped for non payment of dues.
A committee on new members met yesterday at 63 Mt. Vernon street with Frank Goodwin presiding. Several annual and corporate members were elected conditionally, and three perpetual church members were named: Church of the Good Shepherd Boston, First Parish Waltham, and Congregational Church Dalton Mass.
This evening 8 o clock at St Andrews Hall Wells Memorial building final committee meeting for the amnesty demonstration. James F Egan will arrive from New York to discuss Sunday programme. Sunday night speakers include Mayor Quincy and several honored officials. Miss Mary Clarke Wilson will attend with honor. Tickets are on sale at the box office and selling fast.
Snappy exchanges and wisecracks from Nell and friends about novels and love, with quips from New York Herald, Up To Date, Truth, and Bazar. The dialog highlights social foibles, rivalries, and the era’s gossip with playful edge and light critique of modern sensibilities.
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