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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
4
A concise reading from Boston Post dated November 13 1896 notes the Representative Democratic Paper of New England. The snippet records a Wednesday morning edition with standard party-minded reporting and local political items.
Notice indicates second class matter handling and that money sent at sender's risk. Advises against sending cash or valuable items, requests money orders to be made payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Manly M. Gillam of Hilton Hughes & Co. New York argues mornings suit advertising better than evenings, as cited in the Fourth Estate.
The Boston Post reports the first delegate convention for nominating municipal Democratic candidates held last night. The paper expresses pride in a reform it long advocated, noting improved party condition and public benefit from its persistent advocacy and honest reform efforts.
The Chicago Record and The Post urge a nationwide fund drive to honor Eugene Field, the children's poet. Subscriptions, small as twenty-five or ten cents, will be welcomed from readers including children, with funds to be sent for a monument as a gift from the nation’s youngsters.
The Boston Democratic convention settled the nomination with enthusiastic unity for Josiah Quincy as mayoral candidate. The convention portrayed a strong, confident party and anticipated his victory.
A delegate convention, chosen to express the will of Democratic masses, commands respect and public confidence. It asserts the nomination, once made, is entitled to support at the polls from the party base.
The Post urges the West End Street Railway to grant free transfers before the Legislature intervenes. It notes past Senate opposition but expects changing public demand to win reform. A proactive concession by President Little would gain public support and justify corporate privileges with fair transfer terms.
The Cuban conflict moves toward a final result with no room for compromise. Madrid supports General Campos but Spanish Conservatives demand continued control. Patriots reject limited home rule, insisting independence is the only acceptable outcome, a stance likely to gain American sympathy.
In backing Josiah Quincy for mayor the aldermanic slate should be broad and balanced. The Democrats aim to control the new board with a supportive majority and a strong list of aldermen. An excellent start was made with Quincys nomination and the convention is urged to follow with an exceptional aldermanic slate.
A local column riffs on public fascination with titles and notoriety. It cites a shoe store display claiming Duke of Marlborough and recounts a church funeral mix up when a pastor mistaken a man for a lady. The piece also notes high profile crime cases in Philadelphia Boston and San Francisco and a claim about self-inflicted deaths by negroes.
Lively notes describe Arlington forming a women’s club led by Mrs. Charles Watson to meet monthly, modeled after Winchester’s Fortnightly. The piece also recounts local anecdotes from a Boston library, a nine mile electric rail run, and a scene at the Congregationalist parish showing town life and wit.
A late 19th century vignette shows the Indolent Individual at a woodland picnic with the Sweet Girl the Fair Maid and the Younger Son. They abandon fishing for a lazy lunch, debate noise from a pickle cork, and the Indolent Individual catalogues bottles as a civilizing touch before smoking a pipe beside a tree. Also described is a detailed description of a green satin dress and hat from a separate fashion note labeled The Latest.
A fashion item describes a green themed costume era with multiple greens like apple and leaf used in gowns. The piece notes descendants of green loving both adults and children including a bright green skating costume for a young girl, detailing skirt braid and basque features.
Boston financier James W. Tufts plans Pine Ridge Moore County North Carolina as a winter town for invalids and moderate means. He has built twenty five cottages a modern hotel and a casino with electric light water and fireplaces. The Holly Inn will offer rooms baths and social facilities while an electric road links the town to the railroad. Prices start at eight dollars a year with options for year round stays.
The Boston Post reports a feud over largest morning circulation between the fat man and his little brother, noting neither has accepted the Post’s offer. The dispute centers on competing readership and newspaper reach.
Mayor Bancroft of Boston writes to the editor praising the Sunday Post for its timely well prepared articles about Cambridge and its enterprise after reading the paper at 98 State Street.
The 1895 letters show Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge praising George Fred Williams for his campaign and Williams replying with mutual respect. Williams thanks Greenhalge for the note and affirms respect for his opponent, pledging friendship and willingness to assist. Both men commend courage and patriotism in public service.
Laman T. Jeffs of Hudson Massachusetts donates $5000 to Boston University to establish a scholarship as demand for aid grows amid rapid campus expansion. Trustees prune football by six November games and secrecy surrounds a serious injury to Harry McClintock after a scuffle at Andover. Minor changes to staff and law graduates noted.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough are expected to leave Idle Hour tomorrow for Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt’s New York residence. They will attend a horse show tomorrow evening with Mrs. Vanderbilt and are said to sail for Europe on Saturday.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association held a lively meeting at 8 Park Street Tuesday afternoon presided by Mrs. Mary Clarke Smith in Mrs. Livermore’s absence. Rev. Ada C Bowles spoke as did Olive C Wright Henry B Blackwell and others. A vote supported the Boston Dry Goods Benefit Association petition urging stores to close at 5 p m during January February and March. A congratulatory note was sent to Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton on her eighty birthday.
A fragment from a contest notice describes a "table hints and rules" for a meal competition. It mentions budgeting meals at about 26 cents per person, breakfast to supper planning, and a requirement to submit briefs on one side of the paper. The text references a winning bill of fare to be published and funds awarded weekly, with participants urged to focus on practical, economical cooking.
Notable items include a novelty from Golses Pete involving potatoes and a hot chocolate mention. The fragmented text suggests a light quirky feature or local flavor piece without clear dates or wider context.
A fragment describes a hot biscuit with a bite and toast becoming firmer as warmth and toasting affect texture. The line hints at a plain kitchen scene focusing on basic breakfast items.
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