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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post identifies itself as the Representative Democratic Paper of New England, signaling its editorial stance and regional role in political coverage.
The remark elevates genius as more than literature, praising its power to uplift humanity, brighten minds, and advance collective happiness. It frames genius as a guiding light for the race.
The Morgan-Kidder-Peabody faction seems to win control of the West End Street Railway. They are urged to serve the public first, with any excess profit returned as lower fares or better service. The road exists by the grace of the people, who fund it and deserve dividends through improved accommodations.
The report notes General Weyler’s return to Havana without capturing Maceo or achieving campaign goals, signaling a strategic failure. It argues Spain’s invasion of Cuba falters despite a larger, better equipped army, while Cuban patriots resist effectively and a prolonged blockade seems impractical.
Wheat prices rose to near 88 cents a bushel and farmers report a bright year. Secretary Morton notes 72 percent of U.S. farms are owner occupied with few burdens, while farm exports reach 570 million dollars in the year ending June, signaling the best year for agricultural interests yet.
A second trial of Competitor prisoners by court-martial is denounced as defiance of the United States by Spanish authorities in Cuba. The piece argues the U S will not accept a verdict from such a court and expects Madrid to repudiate any findings, stressing treaty obligations and civil trials.
Congressman Dingley argues that the national wave of confidence comes from hope that tariff injustices will be corrected. He notes business revival under the Wilson tariff amid concerns about Hanna McKinley policy, saying stability in trade and a sound currency support prosperity even with a tariff change looming.
A column mixes letters on public morality criticizing the Graphophone and celebrates local figures. It recalls Tom Hogan’s eloquence at City Hall, profiles Captain Gus Boles’s team practice, and previews the Scots Charitable Society festival. It also recounts neighborhood tales of Jack Eliot and Sue, Freckles, and Norton, plus urban debates over Boston Common and flag visibility at Nottingham hotel.
Ian Maclaren praises Dr. John Watson as a fine Scottish type with vigor intellect and humor. He notes Watson’s compatibly with Boston and his notable literary achievement reflecting high grade work.
Margaret Irving profiles a romance sparked by a picnic at Townport near Bar Harbor. A fashion vignette follows describing tight-back dress fronts, warm collars, and fur edging as trends shift, then school dresses in Scotch plaid with velvet trim. The page closes with THE LATEST.
Short jackets for children proved popular and are now adopted for girls aged 9 to 12. They may replace long cloaks except in stormy weather. Heavy camel's hair, serge, and ladies' cloth are ideal materials, often matching the skirt.
The column lists desserts, breads, pies, and savory dishes for Thanksgiving meals including muffins raw oysters dinner rolls chicken pie squash fruit and coffee plus sponge cake fruit nuts wine jelly and cakes. It also shares culinary tips and short notes about figures like M rs Alice M Fitzgerald Upham of Wisconsin and Whistler and quotes on cycling and royal figures.
Mrs. William C. Whitney hosts Boston socialite Mrs. Jack Gardner in a New York gathering. Guests and details reflect society happenings in high society circles.
Mrs. W. C. Whitney, hailed as the coming Queen of Society, makes her New York opera debut in white silk with a diamond tiara. Her guest Mrs. Jack Gardner of Boston joins jealously admired intermissions as suitors circle the Whitney entourage.
A collection of light quips and banter from humorous pages, featuring lines about a hoped for interesting woman, age references in Vienna, a doctor aspiration, and family dynamics. Jokes touch on marriage, money, and social quirks with a playful tone.
The Boston School Board requests 74000 to cover remaining current expenses for the year. The communication to Mayor Josiah Quincy notes prior appropriations totaling 2120000 were trimmed by council cuts and coal cost savings. additional staff salary questions and transfers accompany upcoming resignations and appointments at Charles Sumner and other schools.
Russia's finance minister wins cabinet assent for adopting the gold standard and the Czar approves the decision signaling a major monetary shift for the empire.
Ex Secretary John W. Foster landed in San Francisco aboard the City of Peking after a visit in Honolulu. He arrived in the morning and plans to resume public duties soon.
A new branch of the Catholic Knights of America will be instituted at Atlantic Mass on Sunday at 12 30 o clock. The Acme and St James branches will conduct the exercises and confer the first degree. A delegation will travel by special car. State Organizer George H Sheehan will lead with President T F Quinn Acme Branch and T C Dugan Vice President W E Gallagher T F Furracy and knights from Woonsocket Fall River and Millville Mass participating.
The Massachusetts State Board of Trade met at the Parker House with large attendance. General Russell A. Alger of Detroit was the chief guest as officers were reelected, and President Charles E. Adams of Lowell addressed biennial amendments and export opportunities through the Commercial Museum in Philadelphia.
The Boston Young Men s Christian Association invites all young men to a Thanksgiving Day reception from 2 to 6 pm with officers and a reception committee. Bowen s Orchestra will provide music plus vocal and instrumental features and light dramatic recitations. An 8 pm concert in Association Hall features Brown University glee banjo and mandolin clubs as the fourth event in the season.
The reply states the article was an imposture on the Post and was allowed through by the editorial desk and waste basket, implying it bypassed usual scrutiny and the blue pencil.
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