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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1896
Page
4
Boston Post analyzes revised calculations showing a likely equal Senate balance between free coinage and anti-silver factions after March. It warns a tied Senate will trigger bargaining over organization and patronage, risking gridlock and compromised legislation on tariffs and finance.
Article discusses the pardon and restoration of civil rights for ex Queen Liliuokalani and the prospect of her receiving a U S pension under a revived annexation treaty. It notes President Dele's removal of treason bans and questions whether President Mc Kinley will endorse Harrison's pension plan for the ex queen and heiress apparent.
The Bryan national committee chair explains the defeat of free silver by alleging widespread press corruption. He claims a large portion of the American press favored opponents. ThePost rebuts the charge as unlikely and notes no ties to Wall Street or State Street, while many Democratic journals failed to back free silver.
The article praises Mr. Bryan’s resilience after defeat and his vow to renew the free silver fight. It notes independent voters and events shaping 1900, with tariff dominance in 1896, the silver issue reemerging due to hard times, and a forecast that broad prosperity will bury free silver as a political force.
The passage questions Allen's fitness to represent Boston citizens arguing his private conduct and self respect among colored people would alienate supporters. If this Allen is the same elected Councillor on the Republican ticket his public fame does not grant him greater regard.
The article notes a sudden refusal at sub-treasuries to issue gold for greenbacks due to clerical load. It explains private hoards are entering general circulation, with an estimated 200 million dollars entering the money supply as fear over silver unsettled finances recedes. It argues no gold surplus exists and US currency remains as good as gold.
Tomorrow's Sunday Post highlights outcasts from many nations living in Boston, with plans for a Irish American pilgrimage turned political move to free Ireland. It also previews Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii sacrificing to Pu u Kea volcano, a seven act election cartoon, trolley car dangers, and debates on presidential term length.
The Observant Citizen notes tea gowns are evolving in social places as mixed gatherings rise. The garment’s looseness and flowing style suit intimate charity gatherings and private hostess duties, while fully formal appearances remain reserved for special occasions.
A writer advocates banning half smoked cigars in street cars, arguing foul odors harm riders and ventilators should open. The writer notes reader habits, toll taker patience, and fashion chatter as context, ending with a teaser about the latest styles and a Harvard vs Princeton angle.
A Chicago elevator car carrying thirteen passengers halted near the ground floor when brakes engaged. In a separate tale a fat man on Warren Street car dropped his coat and feminine letter atop it, while a wheelbarrow ride through Newspaper Row humorously tests bets on the Democratic candidate. A pair of Ferry young women provoke laughs as a live toad escapes a kerchief in Holy Cross Cemetery vicinity.
A political notice argues Isaac B Allen is not a fit representative of Boston’s colored citizens citing a court record. It contrasts Allen with local Black professionals and community leaders who are described as intelligent, self-respecting, and service oriented in law, clergy, trades, and business.
John Sartain the artist at Ree Philadelphia turns eighty eight in good health. Dr. Dawson Tucker finds Roentgen rays in nature in glow worms. John Casad of Labette Kansas fathers nineteen sons and six daughters all alive. Archbishop Benson once won five prizes in one year at King Edward's School. Princess Tom of Alaska is immensely wealthy wearing multiple bracelets from gold coins. Wagner's unknown Second Concert Overture discovered in Zurich scores. Bayreuth permission awaited. Hetty Green allegedly donates 100000 to Texas fusion campaign aiding Green for Senate bid.
Miss Alice L. Beckwith received a $5 prize for the best menu published last week in the issue dated Wednesday October 28. A Vermont girl, she resides in Barton, Vermont.
Daily table hints list meals for breakfast dinner and supper including grapes pears wheat germ and cream broiled sword fish baked potatoes muffins cakes coffee and desserts. Then recipe details cover entire wheat flour chocolate cake corn soup potato salad with dressing and serving tips credited to Mrs G B Cragin of Farmington.
A collage of punchlines and quips across newspapers like the London Figaro Chicago Record Puck Detroit Tribune Detroit Free Press and Brooklyn Life. The jokes touch marriage diamonds taxes and detectives with quick banter and light sarcasm. Wit reflects urban humor and character types of the era.
A newsboy Anthony saves money for his mother’s gift and buys a warm flannel, but a dispute with a rough man leads to confrontation with a police officer. The boy resists, is restrained, collapses in a convulsion, and dies as his mother rushes to the scene.
A missionary maid preparing to sail for foreign lands stood in the pastor’s parlor smiling and shaking hands with parishioners. The mood suggested burdens heavy on her, and a sister whispered she looked good enough to eat.
Dun and Bradstreet reports a major shift in business conditions after the election with new contracts worth millions and rising confidence. Despite weak weekly clearings, stock prices firm and industrials show renewed demand. gold flows back to banks, rail and wheat markets adjust, and failures decline versus prior years.
A series of gospel temperance meetings will begin at Shawmut Congregational Church Sunday evening with Rev. Dr. Howard H. Russell of Ohio as orator. The meetings will run each evening the next week except Saturday at 7 45 p.m. Music will be for attendance.
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