Gas price reforms cut Boston bills and benefits
The city saves 65242.67 annually through new gas contracts at cheaper rates. Private consumers gained 18 to 21.2 percent during four months, with permanent relief expected as the gas trust is squeezed. The campaign against gas extortion, led by Mayor Matthews, reduces future dividends paid by the gas trust and is praised by the Mayor to the City Council.
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The Great Struggle for Football Championship
A reflection on the Massachusetts election as secondary to the Harvard Yale football contest. The piece lauds college football as the pure sport, valued for honor and rivalry, with the nation fixated on the clash of the two teams during Thanksgiving.
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Massachusetts
Harvard
Yale
Phi Heta Kappa
Mths
R%& Ward
Republican city convention urged to nominate Hart for mayor
The text argues the Republican city convention should nominate Hon. Thomas Hart for mayor as a consolation after failure in his campaign. It claims Moody Merrill's replacement, and warns opponents fear a 10,000 Democratic majority, urging Hart to avoid obstacles and secure party backing.
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Defiant Hart Faces Sacrifice After Repeated Defeats
The fragment notes Hart’s resolve to persevere after tasting repeated defeats. It suggests he has been talked into a sacrifice and will endure it with greater tolerance than new entrants, implying resilience and a hardened mindset.
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Hart
The Fruits of Repeal and Industrial Revival
The article notes a nationwide revival after Grover Cleveland signed the repeal of the Republican silver purchase law ten days earlier. Recovery appears first in railroads with restored wages, then in East Coast factories, iron industry, Northwestern mines, and Ohio and Pennsylvania furnaces. Wages are expected to settle favorably for workers as confidence returns.
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Tertile
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Congress
The Lion's Paw Battles and Business in South Africa
A harsh summary criticizes British actions in South Africa, claiming two thousand black fighters died with five troopers killed as machine guns unleashed slaughter. The piece frames the conflict as a commercial war by the British South Africa Company, driven by trading and mining rights rather than principled aims, citing Labouchere's charges of fraud and deceit.
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South Africa
British South Africa Company
Labouchere
House of Commons
Francis Parkman Dies Quietly in Jamaica Plain
A retirement scholar and historian of Massachusetts, Francis Parkman, died Wednesday at Jamaica Plain. His life of work on American history earned high praise and is praised for its vivid, nation centric quality comparable to Prescott.
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Massachusetts
Jamaica Plain
Parkman
Prescott
McKinley Emerges as Coming Man Amid Election Watch
The piece notes public shifts toward McKinley as the coming figure in the political scene, with ex-President Harrison urging caution about the Tuesday election outcome. It highlights Greenhalge’s nostalgia for the old days and Harrison’s measured stance on the evolving political landscape.
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Harrison
Greenhalge
McKinley
Love rings and civic news in observant citizen column
The piece notes inexpensive silver love rings and garnet sets for lovers. It references Rev. Horton recovering from a stabbing at Pitts Street Mission and a call to aid his needs, including an overcoat. It also mentions Allen Lowe and a Sorosis remark, election telephones, and competition between newspapers in Boston and Newburyport News.
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Curious Attire Noted Among Station Army Women
The article describes observers in Little Italy noting two women in striking dress from the Station Army drawing much attention. It contrasts their outfits with other attendees and mentions regional stereotypes of girls from Boston Chicago and Georgia, with a remark on photographs and age fidelity.
Notable Figures Talk of Age and Health Across Eras
A collage of remarks on aging public figures and writers. Cassius M. Clay's health is noted as excellent for his eight years of rest. The College of Cardinals is cited with most members over 70. Mme Blanc travels from Paris to Chicago and then to Galesburg and Boston for months of articles and visits. Senator Colquitt’s paralysis and diminished health contrast with past vigor. Patti's aging limits her performances as New Yorkers await next week. Noah Rabby is claimed to be 121 years old in Stelton Ohio near Scranton.
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Boston
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Father Mathew Dinner Highlights Temperance Work in Boston
The sixth annual F M T A Society dinner in Boston drew about fifty temple men from across the state at the United States Hotel. James H. Connelly chaired with remarks on temperance and Father Mathew’s history in America. Toastmaster Howard Mulready read regret letters from H J O Neill and Governor Russell. Miss White sang Kathleen. Speakers included Father Scully Cambridge on abstinence and Jeremiah Crowle on Boston as modern Athens. Father O Riley Lawrence spoke on missionary work. Patrick Donahoe also contributed.
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United States
James H. Connelly
Charlestown
Athens
Miss Croak
Father O'Riley
Lawrence
Jon
Patrick
Donahoe
Two Old Democrats Endorse Election Result
A Boston letter from two longtime Democrats praises Mr. Greenhalge as Massachusetts’ choice and urges respect for the voters verdict. They note Democratic charges and financial woes since 1837 as context, and credit George Fred Williams for framing the defeat. The writers affirm trust in the people and fair results.
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James K. Polk
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
George Fred
Williams
Boston
Be Careful What You Say to the Editor About Deserters
A reader encourages contacting London authorities regarding deserters from the British army and navy. The letter notes a Jubilee era pardon for deserters and urges action by subscribers on the other side of the Atlantic to pressure proper officials. The writer warns against returning until a potential pardon is secured, mentioning possible imprisonment as a consequence.
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London
Her Majesty
Boston
Noy
Editor Letters Reflect on Fair Rules and Work Ethics
A reader to the Post questions the fairness of rules allowing one side to evade effort while others must toil. The letter laments unequal burdens and urges consistency in applying standards across papers and practices.
Golden Wedding Observed by Winklers in Roxbury Home
In a Roxbury home at 14 Julian Avenue Mr and Mrs David Winkler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Friends attended in the front parlor as a floral canopy and greenery framed the couple. Gifts included a French clock from Herman Lodge C O F and fifty gold dollars. The event featured music from Tremont Temple choir and a recitation by Bertha Lienau.
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Anna Herschel
Mary
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Henry Webber
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Boston Theatre Schedules and Stage Mishap Highlight Globe
Last evening during the first act of A Lady of Venice at the Globe Theatre Miss Kathrine Clemmons the star fell unconscious on stage. Mr Carlyle steadied her and the audience was dismissed with a pause in performances. Clemmons will return tonight. The season also features The Girl I Left Behind Me and The Second Mrs Tanqueray at other venues. Edwards Trio at Lyceum and Rice s Venus continue to draw crowds. John Barrett s agent J B McCormick arrived to promote his theatre tour including Virginius with enhanced production values.
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Florence Pullman Engagement Said to Bind to Prince Von Isenberg Birstein
New York November report notes widely whispered engagement between Florence Pullman daughter of George M. Pullman of Chicago and Prince Von Isenberg Birstein. It alleges a 2 million dollar dotting and cites social circles for confirmation though no formal announcement has been made. Birstein born Abach 1866 is Prussian army officer who met American society at Newport and was guest of the Pullmans at Etberon last summer.
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Chicago
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Nickerson Sullivan wedding at Maverick Church
Sarah Gertrude Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Sullivan of 140 Trenton street East Boston married Charles Jeptha Nickerson at Maverick Congregational Church. Rev I W Haven officiated before many relatives and friends. Bridesmaids included Hattie and Bessie Nickerson. Reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside at 140 Trenton street.
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Fred Blanchard
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Edward Pierce
W. .W. Hoslson
Milford Beauty System Cutting Inventor Interview
The Boston Post reports exclusive access to Mr. M. Doyle Jr. the inventor of the Milford Beauty System of cutting sharing details about the development and potential applications of the method.
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