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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents coverage as a Democratic voice in New England politics with opinion pieces, local notices, and national politics analysis. It emphasizes party alignment and editorial stance across regional issues and elections.
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with yearly, six month, and three month options. Readers may change address by notifying both old and new, payments in advance, and no cash sent. Editor E A Grozier directs the Loss Publishing Company from Boston office 259 Washington Street.
The text notes Mr Bryan may keep faith with supporters while others focus on material prosperity. It states the people rejected free coinage for now, deeming the will of the people as law, and emphasizes moving toward industry and enterprise to lift the nation from a low mood.
Princeton defeated Harvard in a creditable contest described as a clear victory for the Tigers due to superior science, skill, and fitness. The win elevates the season's intercollegiate series with Yale looming as the next major clash and hints at a possible Yale Harvard rematch for next year.
The article describes a broad economic revival following the people’s sound money decision. It notes mills reopening, longer hours, and rising production in Michigan mining and lumber, Eastern textiles, and Texas manufacturing. Markets show higher prices. delayed business accelerates as election outcomes unlock orders.
The article argues Hanna sees a uniting Republican program for sound money and protection. It notes McKinley has touted high tariff and that a special session next spring aims to provide larger revenue. It warns of guarded party accountability as Congress, likely Republican, approaches revenue provisions.
A critic urges immediate action to strengthen government finances and close the deficit, arguing that waiting three months only enlarges the shortfall and inviting a renewed attack by trusts next year. The speaker warns that sincerity requires urgent action now.
The stock market rises steadily the week after the sound money victory, with wall street and state street gaining as mills and factories restart. Analysts see a new prosperity cycle, noting low inflation, high gold reserves, and expectations of sustained growth driven by stronger national resources and farmer gains.
A middle aged man shelters a hunted youth by hiding him under floor boards in a mountain cabin. The pursuers return but the elder discovers they share a New England past and a brotherly bond, choosing mercy over vengeance and revealing their kinship just as the hymn theme returns.
Mrs. Ruella Lewis of Atlantic Massachusetts has been awarded the Post menu prize for last week. Her menu appeared in the Friday issue November 6. Readers are reminded not to write on both sides of a sheet since menus may not be counted.
A Boston column recalls lively courtroom moments, fete of officials, and a Milesian witness who balks at legal counsel. It notes Henry W. Tabor’s Leadville tale, Judge Henry S. Dewey’s cycling, and East Boston wood carver Officer Michael Christopher. Also mentions a Lowell teacher, Cap Anderson, and Conductor Arthur Johnson with a striking 17 month old son.
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 and paid by mail Mondays for stories published the prior week. Only female writers eligible. submissions must include name and address.
Franklin Square Boston hosts New England Conservatory of Music as second terms open in November. Entrance examinations begin after November 12 led by Frank W. Hale, general manager.
A menu of breakfast lunch and dinner items with home style recipes and instructions for items like Grandma's Johnnycake Apple Slump and Veal Croquettes. Includes ingredients, steps, and a closing note with the name Mrs A K Adams and address 730 Western Avenue Lynn Massachusetts.
A discussion on appropriate dress for business women contrasts finery with practicality. The piece notes the desire for admiration from men while balancing professional life and modest attire suitable for a toll of work.
A description of a fashionable gown in green etamine with rose taffeta lining and a deep yellow lace trim. The skirt features a black velvet tracing and the bodice uses a simulated tap with white satin and velvet, paired with a green yellow lace and satin ensemble. The design highlights a new front button arrangement and decorative belts.
Women from the United States attended the Berlin congress with speakers from Indianapolis and Philadelphia. The report notes medical advocate Dr. Coghill on cycling for early disease, lineage details of Mrs. Humphry Ward, and long voting records of J. L. Dearborn. It also reveals tailor measurements of the Prince of Wales and a correction about Senator Mcmillan’s term count.
A collage of short humor items from newspapers shows witty exchanges and antics. A pianist impresses a caller with tunes, an editor muses on poetry in everyday objects, and light banter about travel, money, and social missteps adds playful color to the page.
The Rev George C Lorimer preached at Tremont Temple praising Americas election as a test of institutions Liberty and law remain secure and the people sane He noted the quiet election and unity in accepting the verdict as remarkable even beyond McKinleys victory
Berlin reports European bimetallists cheer McKinley as tariff policy looms. Zeitung urges European concert on duties or independent German maximum tariff with end of MFN. Hamburger Nachrichten predicts international monetary accord favoured by McKinley. Socialists split on Bryan defeat. Liebknecht derides him as agitator, Volk praises Bryan as Christian reform leader.
William J. Walshe of Boston replies to a Roche critique of the 1898 pilgrimage to Ireland. He says the event is a civic peaceful tribute to 1798 heroes, with English consent, and condemns unauthorized statements from Dublin and the United Irish Societies of America as misinformed.
A somber poem from Edward O Donnell in the Boston Post laments famine's return in Ireland. It contrasts scarce bread and public aid with tyrannical neglect, invoking Erin as a suffering land. The piece condemns oppression and pleads for relief and mercy from heaven.
A letter responds to a previous article about a harvest moon event, describing a festival at a wigwam honoring old Indian customs. It details services, meals, a decorative octagonal temple, and donations, noting Theosophy has no part and praising Mrs. Mary C. Weston and the Wigwam Society.
Richard A. Martin asks The Post to publish his account of witnessing police clubbing at Park Square station on November 2. He condemns brutality, argues taxpayers fund police, and complains of abuse toward women in a Harvard led parade. He urges an indignation meeting and a public response.
A letter questions use of national symbols in parades and party devices, asks if Popocracy signals a new party, and debates reform paths since 1860. It urges Massachusetts Democracy to oppose monopoly and aid job seekers, and suggests renaming the Bryan Sewall Williams Club to foreground Chicago platform principles. Signed T. W. Curtis on Nov. 7.
Haig Adadourian of Malden lauds Salvation Army volunteers, led by New York headquarters, for sheltering and feeding Armenian refugees arriving in the United States, London, and Marseilles. He recounts witnessing their work and thanks Salvationists for their quiet, Christ like relief efforts.
In a period voice the article argues for more sunlight in homes to improve health, linking dark rooms to malaria and blood diseases and claiming astrology can offer practical pointers, while noting intent to sue certain individuals over the issue.
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