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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
4
Publication notice for The Boston Post, listing subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, payment terms, and mailing addresses. Instructions on changing addresses, advance payment policy, and editor publisher contact with subscription delivery details.
Citizens of Winchester protest the planned destruction of several fine elms and maples along Main Street. The letter argues trees enhance town attractiveness and value beyond assessed taxes, noting public funds support parks and decorations but not replace mature trees planted by prior generations.
The piece declares Thanksgiving as a genuine national celebration not based on empty words. It contrasts prior gloom with current confidence, noting improved public affairs, rising private enterprise, and harvests that help feed the world. It emphasizes communal gratitude and the American people’s decisive spirit.
Senator Hoar points to the root causes of unrest in discussing money debt and corporate abuses at a Home Market Club dinner. He urges Boston merchants to push reform, equal opportunity, and strict honesty in corporate conduct, condemning the wrongful accumulation and use of wealth while defending public franchise rights.
A report shows congressmen received seed allotments to plant 163 acres each. Seeds mailed out would cover 21 038 acres of cabbage 10 768 of lettuce and 10 712 of tomatoes in the year ending June. The gratuitous seed would plant over 115 square miles of garden and stretch a 36 817 mile long strip.
The passage condemns a seed distribution program costing about $150000 total, with $5000 for purchase and similar amounts for mailing. It argues the seed had no crop impact, hindered seedmen, and is a traditional folly that should be stopped.
The Boston caucus act is costly and fails to curb fraud or ensure vote integrity. It provides secrecy without reliable ballot counting or safeguards, suggesting reform or replacement with a simpler, stricter statute.
The Wire Nail Trust formed in June raised wire nail prices from 80 cents to 2.55 and cut nails from 70 cents to 2.25, dominating the trade and extracting a large levy from mechanics, builders, and owners. It dissolves not due to law but due to capital forming competition.
The Observant Citizen covers Ian Maclaren's Tre mont Temple talk noting American audiences' fondness for Scots and a few disruptions. It mentions a tramp in Wilmington and other local items including a ball committee, a mayoral pay raise, Miss Bacchante, Everett's hospital gift, and bicycle safety rules in New York. It also previews Maclaren's New Old South pulpit appearance and Dr. William G. Macdonald's resignation from the Board of Health.
The Careful Housewife will devote the coming year to studying skin diseases abroad, leaving a vacancy after Dr. Macdonald’s departure. He sails from New York on Dec 9 and spends Christmas in Rome, resigning the Catholic Alumni Club presidency in Boston.
A ragged boy named Tommy hears a whistle outside a busy market on Thanksgiving Eve. He finds a lost envelope containing theatre tickets and, offered a chance to attend, chooses a simple, hopeful celebration with a dinner and a show, inspired by a stranger's generosity.
The young Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt, earns high regard as the Prince and Princess of Wales visit Marlborough House marking a significant English society debut. Nearby notes mention Duchess of Cleveland planning a December voyage to South Africa and debate over who deserves credit for banning flogging in the US Navy. Sir William Martin Conway claims a Himalayan ascent, reaching Pioneer Peak at 23,000 feet after extensive glacier travel.
A keen theater owner hires a street-scene prodigy, a dirty street gamin with a gifted whistle, to perform at a show. The boy wins awe with melodies from She’s Sweet Molly Oh and Just Tell Them That You Saw Me, delivering a Thanksgiving feast beyond his dreams.
The public eye centers on Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough hosting the Prince of Wales. Her social duties and embellishments frame a high society moment in the capital.
The Cunard steamer Pavonia arrived at East Boston dock at 6:30 PM after a rough passage from Liverpool. Captain Atkin said departure was delayed to Friday 13th. she left Queenstown on the 14th with mails and passengers. Strong westerly gales and heavy seas slowed her progress on the Irish coast, recording 1½, 173, and 145 miles on the 15th 18th and 19th respectively instead of the usual 300 miles per day.
A compliment dinner for Dean Curry with eight guests was hosted by the School of Expression at Parker House. Speakers included Dr. George Shinn Dr. Alvah Hovey T C Evans N J Rust and William Warner with Misses Newbegin Wilkinson Kiehl and Curry delivering remarks. Music featured Miss Schumacher Miss Jones and others. Jessie York headed a twelve member arrangements committee.
Emma Miner of 33 Water Street Clinton Mass writes to the Post praising the paper for giving her a prominent place among competitors. She thanks the editors for the courtesy and honor and notes she is a daily reader of the newspaper.
The Independent Women Voters of Boston protest a liquor saloon run by John G. Munro within 400 feet of a public school on Warrenton street. They accuse the school board chair of petitioning police commissioners to favor Munro, claiming the school site was temporary and would close within the license year. They urge the board to act to erase any implication of complicity and to redress community wrongs.
Isaac Benjamin Allen, councillor-elect, may face a contest to his seat next to Governor Walcott. Lawyer Samuel J. Elder says a contest is probable after reviewing doubtful ballots. Elder plans to decide soon and intends to act Friday.
A mass temperance meeting will be held this evening at Faneuil Hall at 7 30 with distinguished speakers. Congressman Morse is expected to preside and admission is free.
The article describes a radical revision of revers with four corners forming an oblong starting under the front collar and spreading across to the sleeve seam. A grass green cloth gown features diagonal circle motifs of fawn cloth and black braid, with plain bodice, high fawn collar, and leg o mutton sleeves, showing how amateurs can copy the look.
London dispatch reports James R. Roosevelt first secretary at the U.S. embassy remains bedridden with nervous prostration after several days of illness and shows no early signs of recovery.
A collection of humorous lines from various papers. Jokes involve mistaken identity over an uncle, a daughter choosing a fiancé for taste, family visit versus visitation, campaign humor, and a wife and husband quip about honesty and Christmas slippers.
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