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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
4
A Boston Post item profiles Morro likely tied to a civic or political note. The piece contrasts a mission driven stance with a claim of restraint, reflecting editorial tone on public conduct and accountability. The short adorned feature emphasizes a stance on leadership and transparency.
The article assesses Edison’s experiments with X rays on the blind, noting their penetrating quality could reveal light if obstructions like cataracts are removed. It cautions that if the optic nerve is damaged, no image will be perceived and wonders if X rays offer any advantage over existing surgery.
The piece criticizes Mr Hanna for a currency reform scheme including buying silver bullion and issuing Treasury notes at cost. It argues such moves would fail, cites past Sherman act outcomes, and urges Congress and the administration to follow President Cleveland’s plan, rejecting Harrison-era compromises.
In a Duluth Board of Trade speech Speaker Reed argues that the nation must live within its income and pass a strictly revenue bill with no relation to tariffs. He says solvency and avoiding long term borrowing are essential while noting the current tariff law, though imperfect, is aiding revival and prospective prosperity.
The Paris death of Mrs. Mary Frances Scott-Siddons is noted as evidence of dramatic talent heredity. The piece argues that drama often runs in families, though not all descendants reach the same genius level. Her legacy rests on both lineage and personal gifts.
The Treasury figures reveal ongoing trade injury from the Cuban war. Through nine months of 1895 US exports to Cuba totaled 9035 in agricultural implements, versus 1189 in 1896 with none in September. Wheat flour, cotton cloth, tools, sewing machines, and other manufactures all plummeted, indicating two thirds of US trade with Cuba destroyed. Sugar imports and other details illustrate a broad collapse of Cuban purchases and industry.
The report shows Cuba’s exports collapsing from 1 662 727 761 pounds valued at 31 29 043 in 1895 to 408 576 537 pounds valued at 10 013 934 this year. Tobacco contracts delayed by Weyler edict, mahogany, bananas, oranges, and coffee export values fall. the piece calls the decline a crime against civilization.
In Boston the official ballot shows fourfold Democratic designations for governor. Williams gains 4364 as Dem Bryan men versus 21675 regular Democrats, Prince at 4347 as gold Democrat. Palmer Buckner trail by 1300 from Prince. Williams Club votes for Bryan Sewall fall 1700 short of Williams. Populists back Williams by about one thousand more than Bryan Watson ticket.
Observant Citizen reports on library branches hosting non literary events, a West End Church building, and a history class for children. It notes bridge work near Cottage Farm, poultry market trends linked to weather, Henry M. Whitney’s improving health, a purse snatching on Washington Street, pleasant beaches, a lighted pipe on a ferry, Dr. Lorimer’s busy week, and a Massachusetts manufacturer using condolence letters as advertising.
An old Castoria advertising verse traces use from infant illness to childhood to motherhood. It notes a consistent connection as a caregiver product across generations.
The passage praises Sam Allerton of Chicago as a likely Secretary of Agriculture and recalls his mayoral run. It notes his wealth, livestock knowledge, blunt talk, and a flair for selling wares. It also mentions Walter Jefferson, head of Jefferson College, gaining reputation as a palm reader in Boston with many applicants.
A vintage breakfast and dinner menu lists cracked wheat veal cutlets baked sweet potatoes white bread and coffee for breakfast and roast turkey potatoes picasilli suet pudding butter squash crab apple jelly mince pie bread tea for dinner. The supper features sliced cold turkey bread and butter cranberry jelly and a Thanksgiving cake with detailed steps for dusted veal cutlets suet pudding sauce and several pies including cranberry squash and pumpkin with a note crediting Mrs M C Hewes of 1 Maverick Street East Boston.
Mr John E Redmond M P sails from Queenstown aboard the Teutonic for a lecturing tour to late January. He lands in New York Wednesday November 25 and speaks at Broadway Theatre November 29 with Charles A Dana presiding. He plans a Boston Music Hall lecture December 6 with Mayor Quincy presiding.
Cambridge school committee accepted the resignation of Mrs Buckman from Parker school and appointed Miss Hat tie A Thayer. Mary Rady becomes Gannett principal with Augusta G Myrick as teacher. Several teachers were reassigned and Kate Hagerty Lena Frederikson Mabel Ashley Caroline Walcott named to schools. Principal Bates received a $300 raise to $2500 and declined a North Adams normal school post.
The piece describes bewitching toddler cloaks in velvet bangaline and felt with trims of lace feathers and fur. It advises well fitting shoulders and back with tight backs and loose fronts and considers options like bonnet shapes, collar styles, colors and lining. Readers learn material choices, lengths, and budget details for cozy child outerwear.
A former couple, Lenore and Archer Edgerly, reunite in a Thanksgiving Day church scene. Lenore recalls their past and the moment she rejected him, later finding humility and faith. The story closes with the couple walking in November sun, answering a new command to love one another.
In Mexico Diaz ballots feature a striking cardboard image of General Diaz. Baron von Cramer-Klett, Bavarian legation attache in Rome, is Germany’s wealthiest diplomat and son of a wealthy manufacturer. Miss Lenora Jackson, a Chicago violinist, debuts in Berlin with embassy attendance. Dwight L. Moody inherits $100,000 for education in Chicago and Northfield. Mme Adam, Paris hostess and journalist, fans a salon and private theatre after founding La Nouvelle Revue.
In Bridgeport on November 19 a $9000 attachment was filed against the Park City Theatre and the City Auditorium owned by Mary E. and Sarah E. Hawes. The suit, brought by Mrs. C. B. Beach of Peekskill, N Y, seeks recovery on notes.
The Abbey Schoeffel Grau group will stage a one week Opera season in April at Mechanics Hall Boston featuring the Metropolitan company. Louise Macintosh has joined The Sign of the Cross cast and Camille D Arville will revive Kismet at Park Theatre Philadelphia in January under W J Block. Katherine Grey lies ill in New York with peritonitis while Rosenthal set piano recital at Music Hall next Tuesday draws musical anticipation.
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