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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
The Beoston Post presents a regional Democratic voice highlighting local politics and community issues in New England. Coverage focuses on campaigns, council actions, and editorial perspectives shaping public discourse.
A fragment from a newspaper public notice lists subscription rates for Biotins and The Sunday Post. It notes one year at 81.50 for The Sunday Post, six months 75 cents, and three months 40 cents, with change of address instructions and payment caution.
New York The Boston Post can be secured at major New York hotels. Subscriptions must be paid in advance or they will be discontinued at expiration. Notify us by postal at once if you cannot obtain the Post regularly. EE A Groziler editor and publisher.
The Spanish public subscribed to a loan within two days after bankers rejected it, showing loyalty despite Cuba war losses. The piece notes Spain's heavy debt, Cuba revenue losses of at least 50,009,000 yearly, and condemns Cuban war folly while praising national spirit. It also reflects on Harvard and Yale sports diplomacy, urging renewed athletic rivalry and amicable competitions.
The October export data shows sharp rises in breadstuffs and corn, with ten month totals up significantly from 1895. Cotton exports soar, with October shipments reaching 483 million pounds valued at 37.2 million dollars, while barley oats rye also rise vastly, signaling growing trade and hopeful prospects.
The report of General Miles's board argues a war would strike without warning and coastal cities would be vulnerable. It urges bold, expansive funding for defense now, noting long peace heightens risk and that Congress underfunds coast defenses despite large post office and harbor projects.
The Home Market Club reflects that voters rejected protection in the election, focusing on sound money versus free silver. The author argues the tariff will move slowly, as the people did not endorse McKinleyism and business currently thrives without protective measures.
The article notes existing conditions and suggests that outcomes may improve if these conditions are left undisturbed. It presents cautious implications without asserting concrete changes or actions.
The piece argues Boston colored voters protest a color line in the Republican party. It notes limited representation and questions if a colored candidate would win seats such as the Governor's council or school committee, warning of retaliation at ward meetings.
Nathan Haskell Cole donates a variorum edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam to the Public Library. The piece reflects on wine and joy with verses about labor and drink. The article also notes local arts figures, clubs, and events in Boston including a pigeon show, a bicycle club, and Tremont Temple lectures.
A guide to dressing an older grandma or aunt featuring colors such as purple gray black and soft brown. It recommends a full skirt and long pointed basque for stout figures and a lighter scant skirt with an embroidered panel for tall, thin figures. Details include a tight bodice with a pointed front and back, a simulated yoke, a large black silk bow, lace flounces, and a high turn over collar option. The piece ends with THE LATEST.
Community commentary laments student laziness and praises U S relief for Armenian refugees while noting Thanksgiving plans. A Boston Alderman outlines a Gladstone lecture tour. A light anecdote recalls a gold tooth exchange on a McKinley vote and a veteran journalist previews Curtis Guilld’s memoir A Chat About Celebrities.
A pantry style listing outlines breakfast lunch and dinner items including Grapes mould Farina sugar whipped cream fried haddock baked sweet potatoes cornmeal gems white bread butter peach shortcake coffee and dessert options. Directions describe preparing peaches with sugar and shortcake with peaches plus a cocoanut pudding recipe requiring milk.
A collection of early 20th century recipes detailing coconut pudding with eggs and butter, panned pears in corn liquid, fried eggplant with lemon and crumbs, and a simple butter biscuit dough. Included are measurements, baking guidance, and serving notes attributed to Mrs B. W. Watson of Walnut Hill Dedham Mass.
A busy week in Boston theater with Miss Held extending her stay and a vaudeville venture planned. Olga Nethersole headlines Camille at the Hollis with Denise and A Daughter of France on Thanksgiving. a deadly fire rescue ends in heroism and a fireman’s death, prompting charitable memory.
Part of Dolly Eaton in A Naval Cadet drew much praise from patrons of the Columbia. Miss James, daughter of tragedian Louis James, has made many friends during her first visit to this city.
Sig. Augusto Rotoli presented his Roman Festival Mass last evening, admired for its soul and fervent Vatican-like choral scenes. Vocalists Mrs. Walker Miss Little Mr. Brine and Mr. Johnson joined in the prelude. Walter Kugler directed the grand organ with precise, sympathetic play. A petition to repeat the mass next May in a larger venue already circulates among Rotoli’s supporters.
The Post announces weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Prizes are awarded Sundays, paid by mail Mondays, for stories published the previous week. Only female writers may win, stories limited to 1000 words, single-sided, with name and address.
Chicago reports the famed opera star Lillian Russell must undergo a dangerous operation that could sideline her for weeks and affect her voice. Dr. M. D. Ogden, attending at the Auditorium Annex, notes she has been bedridden since arrival after a bicycle accident in St. Louis four weeks prior.
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