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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with annual, semiannual and short terms. It notes second class matter status, mailing details, and payment guidance, urging money orders and non cash payments, under the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
A letter asks whether Mayor Curtis or Mr. Quincy better serves Boston's industrial future. Curtis proclaims Boston debt laden and unfriendly to manufactures, while Quincy argues Boston should welcome industry and calls on business leaders to press municipal reforms. The piece weighs candidate credibility and the role of business and working men in guiding city policy.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts signals support in the Senate for action on Armenian abuses. He commends Democrats crossing party lines, urging vigorous U S response. The Armenian crisis is a matter for Christendom and requires forthright diplomacy and decisive policy.
A hearing at the State House on the Dorchester gas business drew attention from Mayor Addicks and the people of Roses as a pivotal event. The discussion highlighted interests of Mr. Addicks and broader community concerns amid ongoing local energy issues.
The piece critiques Mayor Curtis for failing to represent Boston at a public hearing. It argues the mayor’s duty is to attend city business and defend public interests without prompting. It hints at campaign fund concerns and party ticket errors affecting his focus and credibility.
A Boston editorial questions Mayor Curtis for issuing a finance commission report claiming the city is loaded with debt to justify higher taxes. It accuses Curtis of exaggeration, notes a higher net debt than the auditor, and argues the report aimed to influence re election while promising no tax change. The piece denounces the mayor for libeling Boston and harming business interests.
The piece denounces Republican claims of veteran support while accusing the party of hypocrisy. It cites The Record labeling Major Innis as lacking support from Grand Army of the Republic members and notes Republican attacks on Innis and Inspector Cook. The writer argues veterans face partisan manipulation and calls out the party’s supposed respect for veterans.
The Republican machine refused to nominate Dr Caroline Hastings to the school committee for another term. Hastings championed sanitation in schools and proposed cleaning measures to protect health, a stance that allegedly provoked janitor opposition and led to her ouster. The piece questions Mayor Curtis’s claimed interest in schools and urges his comment.
The Observant Citizen recalls railroad counsel stating that many damages claims stem from imagined injuries. Passengers often realize hurt only after learning of potential claims, and a shrewd lawyer is needed to curb fraudulent demands, citing a Boston & Maine accident as an example.
A Boston letter reports on theatre workers seeking to lift drama from a slump, notes on Tremont builders, palmistry comparisons between Olga Nethersole and Sarah Bernhardt, Mechanics' Fair fraud worries, toboggan club elections, a frozen turkey sale, Chelsea ferry strangeness, rail and insurance promises, and a dramatic rescuer tale. It also mentions Brown University president Benjamin Andrews facing threatened blindness and Atchison railway leadership changes.
A desperate New York immigrant travels with his daughter toward California aboard a westbound train. Stripped of funds and hope, they are forced off at a remote flag stop in the Utah desert. Thirst and heat loom as a humane brakeman hints at a possible return to the line.
A dining page lists items for dinner and breakfast including oatmeal with cream beefsteak and baked potatoes, with detailed recipes for corn gems split pea soup scalloped squash suet pudding and potato puff. It provides measurements steps and cooking times for each dish and notes serving hints.
A child named Annie Green of 68 Washington Street Boston presents a straightforward breakfast menu. Items include bananas, graham bread, hot muffins, minced veal, potato croquettes, coffee, cream, soups, oysters, olives, almonds, roast turkey with sides, cranberry sauce, pies, cheese, buttered toast, cold lamb, currant jelly, cake and tea.
Contest invites American citizens to submit brief explanations for four or five person meals priced at 25 cents a day. Entries must be one side of the paper, classed as breakfast dinner or luncheon, and forwarded to Boston.
A collection of humorous verses and quips from era newspapers features a leap year ditty about holidays and a nave group of exchanges. Dialogues in a jokey voice cover proposals, extravagance, dog humor, parental nerves, bicycle etiquette, and chrysanthemums reflecting lighthearted social foibles of the time.
A letter from S M Landie M D of 1518 Washington Street Boston dated November 2 1896 commends the Boston Post. He notes the Post outsells rivals in Boston and vicinity and praises its morning editions Sunday issues and music supplements for value to advertisers and readers. He also says the Post is cleaner and more newsy than competitors.
Oak Hall Clothing Co has begun operations with winter stock ready and a lively custom department. An unusually choice line of foreign and domestic piece goods is offered, with orders filled at moderate prices and a few days’ notice.
In Roughan Hall last night fair partners danced to Baker's Orchestra as Charlestown held its fifth grand ball with about 400 young folk. Floor director John J. Mansfield led the march and circle, a 24-dance program featured, and a 300-guest banquet followed intermission. Notables included Senators, councilmen, former representatives, and a long list of attendees with many Misses and Messrs. among the guests.
A fashion note discusses how neckwear reflects character and invites trying bold trims. It suggests pairing a yellow silk scarf with a gown to create a fresh look, noting how the accessory can transform the wearer’s appearance and mood.
A fashion note describes a cream lace neckpiece over a golden brown dress. It features two lace epaulettes trimmed with double flounces, yellow satin lining, and a high lace collar impression. The design aims to reveal the wearer’s character while differing from prior gown adornments.
In a letter to the editor R C Mullen points out a saving achieved by Fire Commissioner Russell in reducing the laundry costs for firemen's widows, suggesting supporters should acknowledge the credit due for this action.
George Edward Dobson died today in London. Born September 4, 184 in Edgeworthstown Ireland he was a corresponding member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Biological Society of Washington and authored several scientific works.
The Rev Samuel Hirshberg will lecture on Judaism the Religion of Love Friday evening next at 6 at Chabie Shalom Union Park Street at 7 0 All are welcome.
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