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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
4
The piece condemns Mayor Curtis as a Calamity candidate who published debt woes and anti business statements about Boston. It argues he has not retracted slander and would endorse higher taxes if re elected, urging voters to act at election time.
The letter of acceptance from Mayor Curtis touts savings and better service, but critics say no figures are given and point to higher costs. They cite the abolished architect department reducing value, increased fire department running costs by over $100 daily, and water department costs rising by more than $8 daily under the new administration.
The excerpt questions Mayor Curtis about tax-related expenses, noting an increase of over $1000 daily in the first nine months of his administration and asking where savings are and whether he will provide figures to support his statement.
A discussion questions the idea of a third term and emphasizes that presidential choice should be based on political availability and policy. It notes Mr. Cleveland’s administration shaped the party’s stance and that the most suitable candidate will likely differ from Cleveland, with personal relations not signaling official views.
The New England Thanksgiving embodies the core spirit of the holiday, preserving local significance despite national adoption. Massachusetts and New England traditions anchor its observances, sacred to generations and closely tied to family life and regional history.
The Hon. Elijah Adams Morse hints that Minister Terrell may be a Mohammedan or convertpervert, a charge carries weight if proven after investigation. Morse must convince the public or relieve them of the suspicion. Terrell’s conduct in Constantinople is praised, and the A. P. A. would handle any apostasy with Morse’s aid.
The upcoming Senate balance remains undecided with 42 Republicans, 38 Democrats, and 7 Populists. Delaware hosts a vacancy and Utah will send two Mormon senators joining Republicans. Even with Dupont, Republicans reach 45 of 90, needing the Populists, Mormons, and mining camp silverites to form a majority.
A reader reports a night operator named Haymarket miscommunicating with delayed replies and the phrase Your drop has just came down. Henry A. Clapp criticizes modern stock productions and calls for reform through strong acting, while cemetery directors in Boston discuss careful supervision of tombstone inscriptions.
The piece covers local topics from Winchester park progress and a tannery yard cleanup to a Democratic delegation's reception in Boston. It mentions philanthropies, city finances for park upkeep, a Georgia treasurer’s greeting, and social chatter about Councillor Sullivan, Tom McDonnell’s Buffalo trip, Allen H. Wood’s Baltimore marriage, and civic figures like George Innis and P. J. Donovan.
A fragmented menu note lists items for breakfast lunch and dinner including fruit, hominy with cream, baked fish, potatoes, Graham Mathes, coffee, tomato broth, roast lamb, young steak, mashed potatoes, sliced bread, pie, tarts, and tea. Mentions desserts and fresh bread with a stray nonessential note. The legible portions imply a daily meal schedule for a household or institution.
Roxbury page lists breakfast items and detailed recipes including Graham crackers, celery soup, cream cauliflower, spiced tongue, shrimp salad, tea puffs, prune jelly, and a Betty Crocker style batter plus Mrs W. L. Macadam as the contributor from Roxbury Massachusetts. The text gives ingredients and method for each dish, with measurements and steps.
The Post Boston invites readers to submit three meal bills of fare per week for a family of five with a maximum weekly food cost of 10 dollars. Prizes include five dollars weekly, plus publication of winning bills on Mondays and batch prints Sundays. Send to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. entries on one side only. no stamps. rejected items not returned.
The will of Henrietta G Dorr of Roxbury was sustained by Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court. Dorr died last July leaving about 40000 dollars to her two sisters Mary G Fuller and Caroline W Fuller, the latter being an invalid. Henry G Dorr contested the will after living apart from her. the court found no reason to disallow it and upheld its provisions. H G Allen and J D Long represented the parties.
A memory piece follows Aunt Sallie who weaves family history from rag strips. A blue Revolution coat thread and red-faced baby reveal generations bound by rags. Thanksgiving crisis erupts when fire scorches Sallie. a rag carpet saves her, but the mat afterward is ruined.
A collage of magazine quips and light verse includes jokes about piano players, hair, bicycles, editors, and social manners. Characters like Father Johnny, Senator Sorghum, and a Kentucky gentleman appear in short sketches and puns reflecting 19th century humor and daily life.
A verse dialogue contrasts an elder Puritan view with modern behavior on Thanksgiving. It laments fashion and social changes, notes a cycling horn parade, and ends by invoking the elder man’s death before witnessing emancipation.
Miss Daisy Gorman daughter of Senator A P Gorman of Maryland married Richard Johnson son of the late E Kurtz Johnson at the bride’s father home at noon The ceremony was quiet due to Mr Johnson’s father’s death Cardinal Gibbons performed the rites The bride wore white duchess satin with lace and carried white orchids Perry Jolson served as the brother’s attendant An elaborate breakfast followed the ceremony
On November 27 Joseph H. Hollister and wife will hold an informal fiftieth anniversary at their Greenfield home. Guests include Edward H. Hollister, sister, wife and two children, Frederick Hollister and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Ormsbee Farnham with two children of Holyoke. Their daughter, Mrs. Farnham, joins the family in the celebration. Mr. Hollister, over 70, has run a long in town and remains the oldest continuous business man. Mrs. Hollister, born Persis Long of Greenfield, is healthily active though Mr. Hollister is presently ill and hopes to be out by Saturday.
Milton K. Putney superintendent of schools for Revere and Winthrop married Miss Maud A Balcome of Beachmont at St Pauls Church Beachmont in a large North Shore gathering. Attendants included nephew Albert Putney and sister Miss Helen Balcome with Edith Collins providing music. The couple's reception on Harrington Street Revere followed a ceremony by Rev H G Wood. guests included many school families and appreciable gifts.
At the residence of John B Lord in Boston Highlands Miss Ada m Lord and Edmund W Harvey a noted Boston businessman were married by Rev H C Graves of New Bedford Best man B H Owen maid of honor Miss Florence Harmon ushers Ellingwood of Malden and Charles Harmon The bride wore white satin and duchesse lace with a diamond pendant and lilies of the valley The residence was decorated with palms chrysanthemums and roses After a reception the couple left for New York and Washington before returning to the Highlands
Obituary notes the death of O B Frothingham a long health decline over two years. Boston born 1822 son of Reverend N Frothingham of First Church Boston. Noted Unitarian minister and writer with bold rationalist theology and numerous publications for adults and children.
The mortal remains of Mrs Ellen Battelle Dietrick were laid to rest at Forest Hills after a brief private service conducted by her brother in law Rev J B Hamilton and Rev Anna Shaw. The ceremony was private with only nearest relatives present and many flowers sent in mourning.
The funeral of Samuel S. Jameson, commission merchant on Chauney Street Boston who died by his own hand last Sunday morning, was held at his Lengley Road Newton Centre home this afternoon at 1 30. Rev Edward T Sullivan officiated. Interment was at Forest Hills.
Luther E Ferguson a well known businessman and active member of fraternal groups in Charles Town died suddenly yesterday morning of heart disease at his home 3 Green Street He was 63 and had long resided in the Bunker Hill district
Raymond Hayes of White Street Boston, a jewelry drummer, was robbed at the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo. He had stored costly holiday jewelry samples in a trunk safe, but left the room briefly. On return he found several jeweled pins missing from the trunk top.
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