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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1895
Page
4
The notice states subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discarded without further notice on expiration. Readers may subscribe through their newsdealer or newspaper boy, or notify by mail if access is unavailable. Editor and Publisher E A Grozifra signs the notice.
Manly M. Gillam of Hilton Hughes & Co New York believes morning newspapers serve as superior advertising mediums. His view reflects the era's emphasis on print timing for campaigns.
The piece urges Democrats to register for Boston’s December 10 election where a two year mayoral term is at stake. It stresses uniting the party, expanding the vote, and adding eligible residents to the voter lists to avoid losing the city to the minority. It calls for immediate registration of thousands still off the rolls.
An 1888 Indiana corruption fund mortgage is recalled as a defining political shame. The piece notes groups of five voters guided by “trustworthy men” and money, with Wanamaker cited as guarantor amid pressure. It argues this scandal helped swing power to Democrats in 1892 and urges business leaders to vote.
The piece questions Harrison Gray Otis praising McKinley as a likely nominee and notes Sherman’s autobiographical claim of treachery in 1876. It argues the post election climate favors McKinley but warns that Boss Platt and Boss Quay may control the Republican convention and dictate the nomination.
A municipal contest centers on control of city government for two years. The notice calls on every Democrat to register for the upcoming municipal election to cast a ballot and influence outcomes.
The piece urges immediate action by European powers to dismantle the Turkish Sultanate, arguing he is a powerless figurehead beneath a factional regime. It notes Britain Russia France Italy and others mobilizing naval strength and insists on decisive, lasting action to end Turkish rule. It also calls for Democratic voting reform in Boston.
Massachusetts stands at the forefront of the good roads movement as the Road Congress in Atlanta signals progress. The state’s high standing rests on ample road-building funds and a systematic use of finances under the State highway commission. Other states are following, with momentum expected to accelerate nationwide. The core principle affirmed is that road construction is a proper state function, guiding detailed expenditure to benefit all residents.
Registration for the city election invites residents to join the voter rolls. Officials note about two thousand names expected to be added to the list as part of the upcoming electoral process.
A family tale recalls a St Bernard puppy grown large and loyal, sparking forgiveness after a scolding incident. The dog, gentle and tame, saved a tense moment when a father tried to discipline his disobedient daughter, and the child’s pets and guests become fast friends.
Bernard M. Wolf of the Massachusetts Clothing Company credits the Boston Post with his business growth. He notes increased clerical staff, larger store area, higher cash receipts, and states the Post’s circulation is unmatched among Boston papers. He urges advertisers to read his testimony and hints at beating political machines by expanding voting lists.
A prominent financial writer in the city received a St Bernard puppy from a friend about four to five months ago. The dog was described as beautiful with fluffy fur, tall ears, honest eyes, and large feet indicating a large dog at maturity.
The Navy outlines plans for Nos. 5 and 6 battleships costing about $4 million each, with one to be built on the Pacific coast by Union Iron Works in San Francisco and the other by Cramps in Philadelphia. Specifications include 368 ft load water line, 11,500 tons, twin screws, vertical triple expansion engines, four boilers, two military masts, and heavy armor. Armament totals four 13-inch rifles, four 8-inch rifles, fourteen 6-inch rifles, twenty 6-pounders, four 1-pound guns, a machine gun quartet, and a field gun. Each ship to carry about 600 men and meet 16 knots on trial.
A Jamaica Plain reader condemns Salvation Army weddings and Spiritualist lectures in marriage rites. He argues for enforcing laws and questions the sacredness of such ceremonies, citing a Texas quote and calling for consistency with statute books. The letter closes with the sign-off W P Young from 281 Chestnut Avenue.
A comic tale tracks Ulric Clobber, feared Nimrod of the clan, as debt and a prophecy force him toward a grand marriage. He discovers his bride is Isolde Fitzcrampshaw, not Susan Muggins, yet forgives her. The story ends with a triumphant return to Clobber Grange and a new raison d etre.
November fashion forecasts by Dame Fashion favor velvet for outerwear when affordable, with dark wool gowns paired with brocades or velvet. Bourette reps zibelines boucles heavy mohair and smooth-faced cloth rise in popularity, while blue mohair gowns feature very wide skirts and jet passementerie with rose spangles outline seams.
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