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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
5
The Boston Post lauds Admiral Selfridge for protecting Armenian refugees from Turkish massacre near Smyrna, contrasting with an Italian cruiser captain's alleged refusal to intervene. The paper argues diplomacy can be slow and commends the American display of humanity and spirit.
The recount for Fourth district councillor settles the seat for the Republican candidate by a greatly reduced majority. Ward 11 votes caused the result amid counting blunders, prompting calls for intelligent voting and critique of blind partisanship and unfit nominations. The paper hopes Mr. Allen will prove a better councillor than current electors expect.
The arbitration agreement on the Venezuelan boundary marks a peak of Cleveland's second term. It affirms U S rights under the Monroe Doctrine and promises favorable settlement for Venezuela, while signaling arbitration as the universal method for international disputes and a future Anglo American peace treaty.
The piece argues for enacting a sufficient revenue bill in the upcoming short session to prevent business disruption and avoid an extra session. It praises cooperation between silver Republicans and sound money Democrats and urges prompt, good faith action to curb the deficit before the holidays.
The objection to Macmon nies Bacchante in the Public Library is not about artistic merit but about the statue's sentiment and fit with surroundings. The Art Commission judged the work's artistic excellence yet condemned its incongruity with public spaces, arguing the piece expresses a sexualized sentiment associated with Bacchus and bacchanalia.
The Observant Citizen notes the Paul Revere Chapter D A R will place a wreath on April 19 for Patriots Day at Granary Burying Ground. It highlights their efforts to memorialize the Boston coppersmith with a birthplace tablet and a city school named after him.
A barroom style remark condemns the Bacchante as unsuitable for public library decoration, arguing that only artistic works deserve display and stating that some art cannot be allowed in that space.
The Berliner microphone patent dispute before the Supreme Court raises urgent questions about patent law and public interest. Berliner sued to free the invention from Bell monopoly delays. if the patent had issued in 1877, the public would benefit earlier. The case sides with reform to prevent monopolistic extension and protect users.
The article notes widespread praise for the Princeton boys behavior last Saturday and at a hotel gathering. It reports a reception at Steinert Hall by former New England Conservatory instructors led by John D. Buckingham with a large turnout and warm congratulations for their first entertainment. It also mentions Anna Held planning a bicycle spin in Back Bay Park and urges spectators to stay clear of the track.
The essay describes diverse devices for encircling a lady’s neck, noting the choice hinges on what would be missed most. It mentions a bow at the back, altered to a bow with out ends and four bows upright, and states that a stiff high collar forms the base for the arrangement.
Genious maids craft neckwear with white linen collars. A lace flounce and deep yellow back tabs adornments lead to four-loop bows. Green velvet collars with silver buckles and ruching by the yard mark up-to-date styles priced about 2.56 a yard. Ruching favors back collars and sleeve backs. waist decorations echo the collar.
Edward Irenaeus Stevenson writes a novel linking music and morals titled A Matter of Temperaments. Mrs. Russell Sage emphasizes servants’ thrift to safeguard homes. Only one of six Irish rebels transported to Tasmania in 1848 survives Dr Kevin Izod O Doherty. UC will receive 4 million dollars from donors led by Mrs Phebe Hearst after state funds 500 thousand for buildings. Archibald Forbes begins a history of the Black Watch. Reuben E Moss of Elmira, a sixth generation descendant of John Moss of New Haven and Mayflower forebear John Howland, has died.
Snippets show an earnest lettered tradesman and a button collector complaining for a coat to display his seven hundred campaign buttons. A tailor handles a ready made suit while a family quarrel and a classroom threat round out the urban vignette of everyday tensions reflected in humor and social mime.
Annette Romane, a famed actress, receives pink roses from Julian Manville as she contemplates a forbidden romance. She hides a vow to meet him despite Alfred Ogden and a rooted child, while Barrie Brennan confronts her about the possible path of divorce.
A woman leads him from the room then pauses at the threshold and asks Barrie to stay and tell Mr. Manville why she did not keep the appointment.
The Post offers weekly prizes for Original Short Stories: 10 dollars for first, 5 for second, and 2 dollars each for four others. Winners named Sundays in the Sunday Post and paid by mail Monday for stories from the previous week. Only female writers receive prizes.
A Daily Table menu lists breakfast items such as Grapes Hominy and Broiled Beefsteak with coffee and bread. lunch features Cold Boiled Ham and Potato Cakes. dinner includes Tomato Soup Broiled Chickens and Apple Pie. A detailed Velvet Cake recipe by Mrs. Blanche A. White from Everett Massachusetts gives ingredients and baking tips.
The piece describes a fractured political club led by Mr Williams, exposing internal clashes, mixed loyalties, and attempts to reorganize away from Bryan Sewall and Williams. It notes distrust, past loyalties to Republicans, and impending cuts to the faction's influence as leader Williams struggles to preserve the club.
Ferdinand P. Fish for Bell Telephone argued the 1891 patent should stand despite government charges of fraud and delay. Joseph H. Choate asserted the court should not annul a grant for acts of the grantor, stressing government equity and the patent office’s duty. Causten Browne closed for the government, saying the patent must not conflict with public rights and urging speedy issuance. Justices Gray and Brown did not hear the session.
Silver has been struck on Amesbury town land near Cedar street where workmen were digging. A vein was found on land purchased from the Misses Bradbury years ago and near the Osgood excavation from twenty years past where a small amount had previously been taken.
An advertisement touts Curcicura Scar and Curi cura ointment as a great skin and scalp remedy. It promises to clear crusts scales and dandruff, ease itching and irritation, stimulate follicles, and leave a clean scalp and luxuriant hair. Mail offer included for free instruction.
General Bradley Johnson, after returning from Cuba, says patriots may win in eight months even with Spanish forces arrayed. He opines McKinley will recognize Cuban independence at inauguration, risking war with Spain. He notes indemnity would be Cuba, not surrender to patriots.
An expedition from Kingston carrying dispatches, medicine, and clothing to Cuban patriots sailed last week. The boats returned reporting the successful landing of the party and supplies on the Cuban coast.
In Canton Ohio on November 11 Major McKinley ahead of secretaries as they reached his house found him working on mail. Letters from the silver states reveal supporters of Bryan reversing course and praising his victory for restoring national confidence and prosperity.
A letter to the editor from B F Broxton of 48 Canal Street praises Isaac Allen and urges supporters to allow him to prove his capabilities after being elected to the Governor's Council. He challenges critics to examine their own characters.
The second day of Henry F. Sewall's library sale attracted expert buyers with strong prices. Notable items included rare first editions and Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers sold at $89 per volume or $390 for the ten-volume set, with several volumes in five cent ranges.
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