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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
5
The Boston Post presents itself as the Representative Democratic paper of New England with a clear mission. It proclaims commitment to liberal causes and a watchdog stance on politics and public affairs.
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The piece argues business interests fear a McKinley nomination by the Republicans and claim a shift in public opinion could block the convention choice. It cites Ross Platt urging a candidate trusted by the country and notes rising business influence against McKinley. It also discusses railroad and streetcar fare costs and a potential free transfer policy by the West End company.
The piece argues Major McKinley avoids taking a stand on silver to appease party factions. It cites Congressman Newlands’s claim that revealing a position would cost votes in the East and West. The author says silence reveals a lack of courage and questions his suitability for the presidency.
The speaker argues that free transfers save six to ten cents daily for many low earners, calling on the Legislature to protect this group and look after their interests.
The Smithsonian’s Langley unveiled a soaring machine at the Potomac that reportedly flies independently without human guidance. If accurate, this marks a major advance from theory to practical flight, suggesting a self-balancing mechanism akin to birds.
If free transfers are granted as a matter of course in cities where street railway firms pay for using public streets, why should they not be granted here in Boston, where the reforms and practices are being debated.
A West End firm faces scrutiny over its claimed valuable privileges with no payment rendered. Officials say the company enjoys exemptions or favors extending to its operations, prompting questions about fairness and regulatory compliance.
The piece urges the Democratic Party to stay firm on sound money at Chicago, arguing the platform must match past uncompromising stance. It notes doubts from silver states but warns loyal voters in decisive states to back a platform and candidate aligned with sound money. It asks Democrats to secure majority control and questions Boston’s street railway transfers.
The Massachusetts loan in London over-subscribed proves the state’s commitment to sound money. Boston followed, paying obligations in gold, reinforcing New England’s tradition of fiscal responsibility and influence on national monetary policy.
City of Boston unanimously requests free transfers on street railways. Legislature acknowledges urgency and considers affordability while pledging careful evaluation of the proposal.
An editorial argues for clemency and commutation of sentences from death to five years for Transvaal raid leaders. It suggests Kruger should free the men soon, praising Dutch restraint and stressing no cost to the West End company or street franchises in Boston.
A brief quotation reflecting on human folly and self-made troubles. It notes that even with education and training people can create vexing issues for themselves, urging contemplation beyond worldly learning.
The Observant Citizen notes Samuel B. Thing’s presidential nomination for the Evangelistic Association of New England at the Clarendon Street Church. It also recalls John J. Enneking’s claim about animal magnetism in painting and summer signs like lemonade stands and summer tour books from the Canadian Pacific. Joseph Proctor remains well preserved, Harry Woodruff may return to the stage, and Denny Sullivan’s recent death is mourned by many friends. a portrait of John Boyle O’Reilly’s friendship closes the piece.
Irish poet occupies a notable place at Mr Sullivan’s. Bob Barnet enjoys a prosperous season with 1492 Excelsior and Jack and the Beanstalk. Jacques Kruger plans a Boston visit. Carl Sobeski to sing opera. Charles Skilton, 71, recalls Bunker Hill stone laying and August wedding. Joseph Connor gears for five month Emerald Isle tour on Catalonia.
George E. Richardson defends Officer Richardson against May 12 criticism. He cites observed enforcement on Jamaica Way and parkways, noting cyclists disregarding speed limits were stopped and later pleaded guilty. He argues many locals support the officer as reasonable and effective in maintaining safety on Sundays.
A letter from a Boston subscriber criticizes sidewalk congestion caused by morning vendors who prefer selling by dragging goods along streets. The writer urges auctions in early hours to reduce obstruction, noting pedestrians largely avoid North Market Street and shop quickly. The letter reflects city market and pedestrian flow concerns.
Malden letter writer contesting a claim that Anna Werner speaks nine languages. He asks the publisher to name the languages she speaks and cites a recent post as mistaken over Burritt's linguistic record.
A reader letter questions why the Massachusetts State militia lacks blankets while other states provide them. Soldiers complain of cold nights at camp, having to sleep in clothes, and overcoats not fully covering the body.
The Oregon, during a trial run off Santa Barbara on May 14, reached 1678.100 knots per hour, an estimated world record for vessels of its class. The test is described as the fastest speed yet attained by this type of ship.
In Brookfield Massachusetts Horace Sibley a longtime clerk to Bowles and Clark plots to erase an incriminating blotter imprint. Leo Merrill secretly aids by altering ink and copying the note revealing Sibley and a plan to frame Merrill. After a staged arrest Sibley vanishes and Merrill ascends in the firm.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories among female writers with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars for each of four others. Prizes paid by mail each Monday after Sunday publication. entries must include name and address and not be anonymous.
A compact meal plan lists breakfast items oranges bananas oatmeal with cream beefsteak baked potatoes hot rolls egg vermicelli coffee dinner includes tomato soup stuffed veal creamed potatoes spinach green peas white bread lemon pie tapioca pudding cocoa supper features cold veal piccalilli white and graham bread orange jelly fruit cake sliced bananas tea and egg vermicelli with yolk rubbed over toast by Grace Holbrook of Roxbury Massachusetts.
Dr. J W Spencer argues the Niagara Falls age is about thirty one thousand years with the river at thirty two thousand, based on crest recession measurements and river physics. Reports also note pygmy colonies in the South and Lilienthal's successful flying experiments with a dual plane glider.
A reader’s menu list includes fruit oat meal veal cutlet baked potatoes and more. The text features velvet cream gelatine dessert and a white cake recipe attributed to Annie E. Dudley of Roxbury Massachusetts Suite 3 with detailed ingredient steps.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize for the best three meal menu per day sent by women readers. Submissions must be a single menu with brief preparation directions, using three meats for a family of five with a weekly budget not exceeding ten dollars. The first contest ends November 9 with winners printed each Monday and mailed prizes.
A collage of comic snippets from 19th century papers includes postponing weddings over creditors concerns, a Scotchman joking over his burial spot, matrimony misfits, mayor and Platt veto tussles, and light theater humor about spelling and playing pinochle.
Sen. Gibson of Maryland opened against the immigration bill arguing Western states can absorb more immigrants, citing Texas claim of 10 million. He blamed the American Protective Association linked Anti Immigration League for steering the bill against Catholics. Rep. Nelson of Minnesota denied APA involvement. No action was taken.
In Washington on May 14 the House committee on coinage weights and measures ordered a favorable report on a Stone Pennsylvania joint resolution authorizing preliminary steps toward adopting international coins. The measure seeks expressions from major trading nations on feasibility and invites a conference if approved by the President.
Fifty three private pension bills were favorably reported to the House from committee of the whole. Beneficiaries include the widows of Colonel Orlando M. Poe at 50 dollars per month, General John Newton at 75, Lieutenant General Charles J. Jameson at 0, Brigadier General and ex Senator George E. Spencer at 50, and Robert Smalls at 30. General Jameson was a Civil War general from Maine noted for a brilliant if brief career.
Senator Hansborough from the library committee favorably reported a bill to erect a monument in Gettysburg Pennsylvania honoring President Lincoln.
Washington May 14 The Republican Senate caucus will meet to discuss adjournment and the repeal of the free alcohol clause in the tariff bill. Chandler circulated the call, signed by opponents of repeal, aiming to decide on adjournment and which bills to consider before it. They expect to adjourn in early June if no major obstruction arises. The meeting will push for linking any repeal with other Republican amendments and avoid triggering a broader financial debate.
The President nominated Ernest A. Man of Florida to be consul at Bergen Norway and Robert Ransom of North Carolina to be second secretary of the U S legation to Mexico, with the actions dated in Washington on May 14.
In Washington on May 14 the Senate approved a measure to fund monuments honoring Revolutionary generals Francis Nash and William Davidson of North Carolina with $5000 for each.
In Washington on May 14 the election committee reported that Representative Woodard of North Carolina's second district should retain his seat after a contested case with Cheatham. The report was adopted by the House.
The Vice President announces four senators named as visitors to military academies. Gray of Delaware and Sewell of New Jersey will join West Point board members, while Blackburn of Kentucky and Hale of Maine will visit Annapolis Naval Academy.
May 14 in Sunook New Hampshire reports W. H. Turk has accepted a call to serve as pastor at the Washington Congregational Church, Quincy, Maine, signaling a leadership change for the community.
Lawyer Charles H. Pattee, executor named in the will of John Stetson Jr., estimates the late magnate’s wealth at about $1,000,000, noting a prior peak near $3,000,000. He says John Stetson Sr. will likely not contest the will, given age and wealth of the senior Stetson and the sister in Melrose. Pattee mentions two marriages and a 1874 divorce from the first wife.
Health department orders fish wharves kept clean. Special Officers Smith and Sheehan report a clean wharf. A brown carrier pigeon with band F 27299 drifted near Minot's Light then to Cohasset harbor. Bridges committee tours in tug Cormorant to inspect needed improvements. Carrie M Littlefield reports 25,000 pounds of mixed fish off Rockport. Gloucester schooner Belden shows fresh paint and strong mackerel gear. Carita hit by Onward on South Boston flats. damage about 150. Sylvania sails from Liverpool with good weather but a fresh gale earlier. Jane Adeline blocked by ice between Boston and St. John’s with thick ice andbergs. Saturn towed barges from Newport News and dry-docked for cleaning and relinings. Yulu from Nicaragua to be overhauled here with two new propellers and boiler/machinery work.
Gloucester reports the fishing schooner John B. McKenzie reached Bay Bulls N F with two crew deaths from an April 28 dory capsize during trawling. The Talisman brought 5000 large mackerel from New York. mackerel catch is noted from Jersey to Nova Scotia, the earliest on record at the Nova Scotia end. Enterprise returned from a ten mile practice, will stay in port overnight.
Congressman Morse of Massachusetts presented a petition from Scituate fishermen and others claiming injury by U S life saving crews paid by the government. The Treasury Department issued an order prohibiting any active season life saving crew member from ferrying boating oystering crabbing fishing shooting game moss gathering or similar paid work in competition with private firms.
Haverhill May 14 Mr and Mrs Paul Hopkinson of Groveland marked their golden wedding with a Main Street ceremony and reception attended by about 200 guests. Attendants included Mrs Charlotte Foster and Mrs C W Howard bridesmaid at their 50th anniversary, with poems read by Mrs Ann R Ladd and Mrs Julia Noyes Stickney.
Henry W. Savage sold to Peter a three story brick house at No 7 Canton street near Washington site with 800 feet of land. The property carried an assessed land value of 8100. The sale appears made for investment purposes.
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