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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
4
An unsigned Boston Post editorial critiques press independence and the need for free reporting. It argues for fearless journalism against censorship, urging readers to support open discourse and defend journalistic integrity amid political pressure.
New York readers can subscribe to The Boston Post with rates listed as one year for two dollars, six months for one dollar and fifty cents, three months for forty five cents, and one month for twenty five cents. The notice indicates availability at leading New York hotels.
The House moves free transfers on the calendar as an adverse report from street railways committee tops the order. Representative Gallivan offers a substitute motion. The bill is urged as a right of the people against a West End corporation’s opposition. Boston government backs the measure for equal transit privileges shared by other cities.
In a Senate session yesterday three Republicans Irwin of Northampton Prevaux of Essex and Soule of New Bedford joined Democrats against the city elections bill. The piece seeks state control over Boston elections, attacking local self government and sparking calls for House intervention to kill it.
The school committee debates teacher salaries with public anxiety. Critics say the current apportionment discriminates against primary and grammar grades, citing a maximum of 744 dollars a year and urging raises starting at the bottom to attract better teachers and maintain standards.
The piece accuses McKinley of duplicity in endorsing both A P A principles and sound money, portraying him as a trickster who aligns with free coinage in silver states while posing as a sound money advocate in gold standard areas, and suggests his managers push mixed signals.
The speaker criticizes the Western A P A principles and notes the East where the A P A influence in the Republican party wanes. He dismisses political trickery and straddling as a path to nomination, asserting it won’t win the election with the American people.
City aldermen urge quick passage of a loan measure to fund sanitation and ventilation projects in public schools. If approved, works would start during next vacation period, with spending controlled by the appropriate city department and oversight by the school committee. The piece rebukes Republican opponents who say health is secondary to patronage.
The conduct of Consul General Williams in the court martial of the men of the Competitor is praised for saving at least two American lives and averting war with Spain. Under Democratic administration instructions he opposed execution, demanding due protest be considered. Williams, backed by a strong administration, prevented the prisoners’ execution and potential conflict.
A short quote from the Enchiridion on time and living in the moment urges readers to value today as yesterday cannot be recalled and tomorrow is not assured. It emphasizes the present as the only certain time.
A column discusses trial by jury and stock tips, observations on a barber’s service, and the allure of electric advertising. It notes Salem street life at dusk as lively yet not slum-typical, lists notable local figures and residents, and ends with fashion notes on garden party hats and yellow silk millinery.
Patronesses named for the benefit performance to be held May 28 at 2 30 PM with tickets available next week through Miss Libby at the Boston Transcript counting room and the Tremont Theatre box office. Several local notes include brave Station Agent Payne saving a man from a train and reflections on Boston society and fashion.
Mildred Champion presents a tale of Mollie Newlywed who enforces a radical fashion choice, a quarrel with Jack, and a late baby scene. Years later a public wearer's embarrassment echoes the earlier dispute while Mollie keeps the bloomers as a relic of their first quarrel and the couple shares a forgiving kiss.
A magazine note praises seasonal hat adornments for American girls featuring old fashioned garden blooms like mignonette, sweet pea, daisies, heliotrope, and June roses. The description evokes country gardens and nostalgic elegance mirrored in fashion.
In President Warren's absence, Dr. Borden P. Browne will deliver the baccalaureate address. The senior class voted to invite Professor William M. Warren to speak at commencement, honoring the traditional custom.
A garbled telegraph that McKinley’s presidential rise is advancing, with mentions of St. Louis and Salt Lake Herald noting his growing support. Despite uncertain phrasing, the consensus suggests McKinley has captured many supporters nationwide and is gaining momentum as candidates vie for the Ohio man.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories including $10 for first, $5 for second, and $2 each for four others. Prizes go to female writers, with many rules on length, format, and publication details. submissions to Short Story Editor, The Post, Boston.
Boston May 16 W L L writes with concern over Elmwood, James Russell Lowell's Cambridge home, a three story colonial house tied to Revolutionary figures and dates. The note recalls its builder Thomas Oliver, later owners, connections to Elbridge Gerry and the Lowell family, and Lowell's birth, life, and notable Harvard address. The writer hopes the mansion will be saved.
W H Morse argues the city should own and operate a subway by putting in rails and service wires now to receive cars. He says short leases could then be offered under favorable terms, keeping costs low if leases end, and ensuring city control of a complete highway.
A letter to the editor from South Boston dated May 16 accuses Sergeant Carr of Station 5 of assault and calls him one of the most violent on the force after witnessing multiple unprovoked incidents. The writer urges action by the Police Board.
A Yeats fragment reflects on waves and childhood at sea. The speaker recalls a boyhood by the shore and fishing life in Sligo town, lamenting changing tides and vanishing herring. The verse contemplates memory, love and aging through maritime imagery.
Boston Aldermen pass a 301000 loan to improve school sanitation ventilation and add fire escapes. Work to be done by the superintendent on plans from the school committee within the debt limit. Council to consider differing loan terms. Health committee reports on Dr Cullis's Consumptives Home, urging relocation questions and policy respect for religious trustees. Monument for Dr Samuel Smith proposed. Senator Sherman endorses Boston site. Water land disposal authority granted. June 17 observances budget listed. Bigelow School ventilation concerns noted. several city appointments confirmed.
The men’s Latin play at the Bijou Opera House last evening showed marked improvement over Saturday. William Ellery C Leonard’s Ergasilus drew praise for his creative genius while George Churchill’s Hegio delivered deeper tone and stronger action. Guests included Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and staff, Robert T. Paine, Mary Morton Kehew, Mrs. Alice Main, Mrs. Thomas Mack, Professor Talbot, Dr. Fall, and delegations from local schools.
In Salem Probate Court Judge Harmon proved Elizabeth Dow of Andover's will. The 8000 dollars is left to the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions with income used to support native Indian students at the Baptist College in Rangoon Burmah training to become teachers and missionaries.
A reader lists supper items including oranges, mutton chops, baked potatoes, and strawberry shortcake plus drinks. The recipe section instructs beating egg whites with sugar and yolks, then flour and vanilla for a cake. At the end, Mary E. Dowd of 82 Brook Avenue, Dorchester, is credited.
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