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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1895
Page
9
The piece critiques Republican boasts from last year about large majorities and predicts a return to a Democratic basis this year. It cites Governor Greenhalge and cites expected declines in majorities across New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as markets shift.
A terse political appeal declares Boston as champion of liberty in government belief and citizenship and urges voters to back the Boston idea at the upcoming Tuesday election. The message emphasizes civic virtues and municipal progress.
The article argues Ottawa uses a temporary Canadian police and customs presence in disputed Alaska as a pretext to protect Americans, noting suspicion over benevolence and the gold fields at stake. It contrasts this with Britain’s colonial occupations and urges timely action to prevent permanent occupation while urging a Democratic delegation to the Legislature.
The piece urges Boston to send a solid Democratic delegation to the Legislature as a duty to the city and state. It argues Boston is a Democratic stronghold and should provide leaders who defend popular rights, despite some wards producing Republicans. It warns against Republicans exploiting Democratic words.
A columnist skims street work progress on West street, Havana memories, a saucy street musician near the State House, Dartmouth linked politicians, Harvard and Boston figures, a Beacon Street neighbor, a Waltham reunion, Texas lynching commentary, a washerwoman’s cleaning tip, Patrolman Manning’s exoneration, and Boston Globe gossip on Consuelo Vanderbilt wedding gown coverage.
The speakers urge vigorous effort in closing days to heal dissensions before Tuesday, unite the party, and assemble a strong Democratic delegation at the State House this year. They tout Boston’s record registration and aim for the largest Democratic majority yet.
The Boston Journal argues the Massachusetts report of manufactures shows a strong year after the Democratic tariff act. It credits the Gorman Wilson bill and the end of McKinley tariff for revived industry, noting 228 iron furnaces active and output reaching 7,293,000 tons, with Boston urged to vote Democratic next Tuesday.
The Democratic campaign closes with large rallies and rising enthusiasm as voters prepare to go to the polls next Tuesday. The piece argues that Massachusetts residents are focusing on local issues and reject last year’s Republican majority, urging action to uphold citizen rights and Democratic rule.
A brief urging Boston residents to back Democratic control of local self government with a vote slated for next Tuesday. The appeal emphasizes the stake of Boston in governance and urges participation in the upcoming election.
The Republican committee failed to stop a Hoar Morse joint appearance this season but now urges allowing Morse to debate with Hoar at campaign end. They argue a public exchange would educate voters, clarify Republican platform silence, and boost attendance at final rallies.
Boston dominates the Democratic scene in Massachusetts and looks to strengthen its edge as votes approach next Tuesday. Local figures push turnout and emphasize party priorities ahead of the statewide event.
A newspaper observer laments Boston Common’s degraded state with rutted parade ground trenches and impassable mall paths. He notes a discovered molar from excavation and a Harvard professor recounts a seaside skull tale, highlighting public curiosity amid the upheaval.
The pugilists failed to fight as planned when a gumball incident and an earache forced cancellation. The event was scrapped amid medical concerns, with promoters and athletes noting the setback and rescheduling options.
In Utah’s barren heat a tired emigrant and his little daughter ride a lone train toward California. With dwindling funds he seeks passage, faces rejection from conductors, and endures thirst and thirsting fatigue while a humane stranger hints at hope beyond a desolate flag station. The father writes a note in rough letters as the eastbound approaches.
A drifting man abandons a girl with a placard declaring she has no parents and hides as a train nears. The child is taken by a woman in black, amid a crowd, while the father, later found by a passing train, sinks into hunger and despair. He dies after a last futile attempt to reach help. Remarks attributed to W W A Taaffe.
The Boston Post launches a weekly competition for three meals a day serving a family of five. Submissions must include a brief menu and brief preparation directions, with a maximum weekly food cost of $1. Pray for a prize each week and the chance to see winning bills printed across multiple days. Communications to Cooking Editor, the Post, Boston. No stamps or returns.
A curious meditation on desire for precious stones, contrasting Aladdin's lamp wealth with a Prince of India seeking a silent mummy cave filled with vessels of gems. The piece notes the noble class craves glitter while supply remains scarce, hinting at a substitute for abundance.
Young Abner Morse and his father Elijah argue over the A P A matter while Young Greenhalge rejects the G O P platform. Interviews with Harvard students, sons of notable fathers, appear in the Sunday Post.
Charles E. Larkey of Malden died at Malden Hospital after days of agony from glanders contracted while skinning a diseased horse. He was 47, had a sore finger infected by the virus, and leaves a family.
The piece laments gaudy dress trends and imitation stones in today’s gowns. It describes trimmings sold as sets, notes Masame’s novel gown trim, Thesskirt’s circular skirt design, and the bedice with epaulettes and front pleat, all highlighting a shift toward spangled appearances.
Two Norwich & Worcester division freight trains collided a mile south of Putnam station this afternoon. Both engines were demolished and seven cars destroyed. Cause appears to be failure to deliver orders. No injuries reported.
A letter from T H Kelley and Sons to the Post circulator reports three months of actual Daily Post sales in Lawrence Massachusetts. July sales reach 608 percent, August 670, and September 6750. The notes show increases of 615 in August over July and 60 in September over August with a net gain of 665 copies across the quarter.
Professor W M Sloane uncovers Pauline Bonaparte letters in Paris archives that may alter Napoleon's historical image. A Greek island-set novel Phrazo by Anthony Hope. Blackmore’s Slain by the Dooms teased. poet laureate debate rages in England with Arnold, Swinburne, Watson named. Bliss Carman offers A Vagabond Song. Dodd Mead hosts rare book collection of Mrs Norton Pope with Caxton King Arthur first edition tale selling at auction.
Charles Simpson and Nellie Foss wed in Dover and traveled to Boston where Simpson vanished after leaving his wife with 400 from a savings bank and the marriage certificate in his possession. Mrs Simpson, 26, fears foul play while Simpson, 29, is an experienced traveler with foreign and domestic voyages.
Judge Ely yesterday tried sixty Chinamen for presence at multiple Chinatown locations during a Sept. 29 police raid that seized policy or lottery tickets. Eighteen men found not guilty for being away from the room where tickets were found. the rest, forty-two, convicted and fined $10 each, total $420 for release at the Tombs.
Sidney Rollins, 17, confessed to Fire Marshal Whitcomb yesterday that he set several fires at East Bridge water last week to cause excitement. No action has been taken yet.
The West End Union Club at 179 Cambridge Street celebrated All Hallows Eve with a banquet and entertainment Thursday. It marked secretary Walter B. Wilkins's birthday, honored with a crayon portrait. President John J. Fay presented it. Wilkins spoke in response. Performers included Fay, Wentworth, Master Madden, McLoughlin, Campbell, Harrington, the Park Quartet, Perry, Ryan, Kelly, Madden, and Winston with toastmaster Sullivan. Walter Dorman earned credit for the success.
The case of Dr. George L. Lang as principal and Henry J. Reardon as accessory before the fact in causing the death of Tillisand Ray by alleged malpractice was continued in Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Brown to November 15.
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