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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1896
Page
4
Daily subscription rates are listed for one year six months three months and one month with prices. The notice explains advance payment, discontinuation on expiry, and directs readers to obtain the POST from newsdealers or notify by mail if unavailable. Editor E A Grozier signs the notice.
A Boston newspaper cites Senate action on the subway lease as reflecting strong public opinion from the city and metropolitan area. It argues that widespread discussion and understanding of the lease issue influenced the Senate vote and praises the Senate for aligning with the people.
A Boston debate centers on borrowing funds for school houses with the Democratic majority securing 7000 but the two thirds loan vote blocked by Republicans. The piece condemns petty politics and urges the Mayor to act, stating children’s health and lives are at stake and urging prompt appointments.
Anxiety over control of the Democratic convention in Chicago centers on silver policy. Democrats lack a clear candidate favoring sound money while delegates split between gold standard and free silver. The party holds a safer position, aiming to prevent a majority of delegates who would back a sound money candidate on a silver platform. Republicans favor the straddling approach.
The Senate pursues the Butler bond bill, risking repudiation by duplicating harm through perpetual Republican filibuster. Public welfare demands adjournment soon. If the House blocks it, Grover Cleveland could resolve the issue. public confidence cannot be trifled with without consequences.
A community of a million people urges swift Senate approval of the free transfer bill. They demand only equal privileges with other cities and fairness, casting the measure as a simple act of justice for the region.
The State Senate passed the House bill to ten years for the subway lease with a 19 to 15 vote. Party lines were not involved as Democrats and Republicans united for the people’s side. Senators Maccabe Corbett and Irwin led the effort and a roll of honor listed 18 supporters, noting John Quinn Jr. did not vote and Morse was paired in favor.
A short aphorism urges restraint of speech as a moral lesson. It recalls that even heavy penalties can follow silence. The source attributes the saying to Fuller and links it to biblical or classical wisdom.
Observant Citizen recalls a small newsboy in Scollay Square's Tremont Theatre Monday night who, after selling dirty papers to a passerby, celebrated public recognition and boasted about his performance. The note weaves in theatre quirks, a Mechanics Hall candy bouquet ritual, reporter interactions, and a Cape Cod anecdote about Duxbury natives dodging work to clamd.
The Senate faces the free transfer bill, backed by the House, Boston and metropolitan authorities, and broad public support. The measure, described as the stronger of the two, now awaits Senate action with unanimous local backing noted.
Mary Mosgrove and John Morrison defy their shrewd uncle's will after he dies and leaves 50,000 dollars to each if they never wed and 100,000 to James McQueen the trustee. They court risk poverty for love, then quietly vow to marry, while a final letter reveals the uncle’s sly heart. The scene closes with a malevolent chuckle on their wedding day heard from his grave.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Winners named Sundays in The Sunday Post, paid by check Mondays for stories published the previous week. Only female writers receive prizes. stories must be under one thousand words, on one side of paper, with name and address for publication.
A survey of recent books and authors spans Maquis snake dances in New Mexico, Glazier's Ocean to Ocean on Horseback, Stone & Kimball's publishing moves, Curtis on Japan, Senator Mitchell's push for popular elections, Thacher on Vespucci and American discovery, Bryce on South Africa, Plehn on public finance, Nixon on Marcus Whitman, and James's forthcoming Embarassments.
A dress guide urges simplicity for graduation gowns. It describes two white linen lawn and white silk designs with plain skirts, blouse bodices, tucked sleeves, and minimal jewelry. One uses a mother of pearl buckle and a class pin. the other features Valenciennes lace trim and up and down lace patterns on the bodice and sleeves.
A local retailer promotes a line of suits designed for stout and extra size men up to 52 inch breast, including tall and slim shapes. Over a dozen styles in gray and brown, with prices from 8 to 20 dollars, plus lightweight underwear and linens for summer wear.
McManus & Co, Clothiers and Outfitters, at 670 and 672 Washington Street near Beach, promotes itself as the busiest clothing corner in Boston and announces open evenings for shoppers.
A reader from Brighton, May 2, challenges the Post’s phrasing in Settled at Last about the Hannah Brouthers and Augustus Bedford conspiracy. The letter argues the district attorney pressed no drop with Father Butler’s knowledge, cites lack of evidence for dismissal, and notes calls to hold the woman for perjury were refused.
A Boston letter urges rejecting silver money power and supporting ex Governor W. E. Russell. The author accuses current rulers of valuing wealth over national welfare, pleads for a man of principle aligned with the people, and cites the Post and the New York Times as standards. May 2, Boston.
The post praises the Senate for third reading of the ten year subway lease bill as sensible for Boston business. It rebukes the subway commission chairman for meddling in the fifty year lease plan, cites a misleading letter, and calls for less lobbying by commissioners at the State House.
J E Gordon of 4 Nawn Street Roxbury argues against political interference with property and against indirect taxation. He defends direct revenue from those who benefit while condemning government protection and higher prices for East manufacturers and silver miners. He urges preserving property value and condemns fraud.
A Boston dispatch dated May 23 reports that a follower of the Cuban insurgents asks where a former captain from a premier European army should apply to join the Cuban ranks and depart on the next expedition to Cuba, eager to fight for freedom.
The city of Cambridge received a painting of Hon James D Green, Cambridge's first mayor, at an aldermanic chamber ceremony before a joint city council convention. Ex Mayor Saunders presented the gift on behalf of donors, Mayor Bancroft accepted it, and the portrait now hangs in the chamber.
A Cambridge tribute extols James D Green as a firm independent leader whose character defined the early city fifty years ago. The speaker recalls his Harvard ties, Hebrew oration, and lasting influence on Cambridge’s charter and governance as the 1846 anniversary nears.
Marlborough House letters dated May 14 1896 confirm the Prince of Wales accepts an invitation from the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts to dine at New Kings Hall Holborn on Thursday July 9. The reply notes he will inspect the company the following day on Marlborough House grounds.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar prize for a complete three meal bill of fare per day from women readers. Bills must show breakfast lunch or dinner and supply directions for the named dishes. Three meals for a family of five with weekly food cap of ten dollars. Entries close Saturdays.
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