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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
4
A report discusses efforts to cleanse the voting lists of Boston, detailing procedures and concerns about accuracy and eligibility. Authorities emphasize transparent adjustments to ensure fair registration.
The Republican convention affirmed Lieutenant Governor Wolcott to succeed Governor Greenhalge after his death and Crane as Lieutenant-Governor, with Winslow a noted challenger. The article notes the election is a foregone conclusion and commends the qualified slate chosen for public respect.
The Boston Post reports September average daily circulation of 102,321, marking a historic New England journalism achievement. The paper credits five years of steady effort and vows a commemorative edition if the level remains permanent.
The column surveys political angles with Colonel Henry Thomas and the influence of women, reports on Lieutenant Brainard's beard, and praises Grantington avenue's future. It describes Long Wharf activity, smelt scarcity, and a pleasant harbor scene, plus Miss Florence Lyman’s gift to Newport police.
The wheat market shows both political and commercial impact as U.S. gold standard arguments meet rising prices. Demand abroad grows with reduced European crop output and tighter global supply, lifting prices to a record high. September exports nearly double last year signal a tighter supply and improved prices for Western farmers.
The editorial argues that after Boston’s voting lists were purged the legislature must rectify disenfranchisement caused by strict naturalization paper rules. It cites naturalized citizens unable to produce papers and cites Patrick Donahoe as emblematic of lasting, unjust exclusion from civic rights.
The report claims Britain may act alone if powers refuse joint settlement of the Turkish scandal. While that possibility could spur concerted action, fear of a European war restrains Britain and other powers. Daily massacres in Constantinople escalate pressure for decisive steps to curb the Sultan. The bloc’s mutual jealousy keeps him in power.
The Observant Citizen notes two large bonfires of old subway wood on Boylston and Tremont stressing lost fuel for poor families. He urges subway authorities to redirect discarded timber to needy residents rather than burn or waste it.
The article surveys fashionable jackets for day and evening wear. It describes promenade jackets in black velvet or satin with ornate vests, a corn-colored brocade vest, and jabots. It highlights blue satin evening jackets with fitted sleeves and net flounces, frosted satin effects, and white satin with sea green chiffon accents. It notes rising exclusion of women with limited means from fashion.
On Christmas Eve Hazel Winthrop hosts a grand party at the Winthrop mansion in Highfield. Hazel vanishes after a confrontation with Walter Warren and Harold Prentiss, a hidden panel reveals a corpse years later, and Harold is wrongfully jailed for Hazel’s death. Warren inherits and conceals the truth as the library becomes a haunted reminder of the tragedy.
A menu listing for GMRTRUDE M in East Lexington Massachusetts shows a daytime meal with Grapes Niagara Oatmeal Boiled Chops Griddled Sweet Potatoes Popovers Wheat Bread Butter Tea Coffee for lunch and Tambs Tongues Potato Patties Guava Jelly Wafers Fruits Chocolate for dessert. Dinner features Tomato Soup Fillet of Sole Lettuce with French Dressing Olives Wheat Bread Roast Beef White Potatoes Green Corn Lime Beans Apple Sauce English Pudding Crackers Nauchatel Cheese After Dinner Coffee.
Miss Edith White, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R H White, marries Mr Thomas Crane Wales Jr at the Whites Chestnut Hill home. The ceremony was quiet due to a family bereavement with Rev EB Horton officiating and Cheney's Orchestra providing music. The couple plan a Washington honeymoon and residence in Newton Centre.
Brief letters discuss a cat rat puzzle with various answers, praise for university founders, survivors from Williams College class of ’28, a rumored Shah of Persia hunting, a Philadelphia pastor asking for gold salary, Russian imperial visits to France, and Peter Neeb of Indiana turning 100 with memories of Lafayette and other statesmen.
In a letter to the Post dated Sept 30 the writer argues 7 cats kill 7 rats in 7 minutes so 14 cats would still miss two rats in 50 minutes. He proposes the answer: 14 cats and a kitten from CATECHETICAL Roxbury.
In a reader exchange from September 30, a letter proposes 7 cats can kill 1 rat in 1 minute and explores timing, effort, and assistants to meet a 100 rat target. Another reader claims 140 cats suffice given the 50 minute window, scaling from 1 cat per 7 minutes to 700 cats for 100 minutes and doubling for 50 minutes to 1400 cats.
The Carmelite Convent of Baltimore reports Mother Louise will celebrate the golden jubilee of her nun profession this month. In Nashville, Tennessee, locals contribute to a fund to erect a nine foot bronze statue of the late Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Clement S. Houghton of Boston and Martha G youngest daughter of Mrs. James D. Colt wed in Pittsfield First Church with nearly 1000 guests. Bride given away by James D. Colt. Rev. Edward L. Clark officiated, assisted by Dr. Davis. Royal autumn decor and a Boston choir.
A Patrick Maguire republic critique condemns George Fred Williams for orchestrating riotous events surrounding a Music Hall gathering. It charges him with instigating illegal seizure, supplying refreshments to followers, and bearing responsibility as principal for their acts. The piece frames his actions as fraudulent and harmful to the Democratic cause.
A speaker accused of misrepresenting facts inflamed crowds at a Democratic convention. The article details false claims about tickets and hall access, reiterates that the state committee demanded hall possession, and condemns Williams for tactics seen as anti Democratic. It also notes the parties involved, including judges and mayoral figures, and links disruption to Republican-aligned agitators.
The second edition of the Post Almanac offers full election reports silver and gold statistics and financial tables among 432 pages. It will be sold for ten cents with a publication price of 25 cents and is available at the Boston ing room counted in.
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