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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
4
A briefMorning edition from the Boston Post presents a fragmentary notice dated Friday morning October 4. The content reflects the paper’s Democratic alignment and regional focus as a midweek public issue brief.
A Massachusetts urging Republicans to take a stand against A. P. A. and religious proscription. The piece questions whether convention leaders will denounce the secret organization within their party or risk being seen as supporting intolerance. It contrasts Democratic calls for Americanism with Republican silence.
Councilman Hurley told Charlestown Improvement Association members to get to work to bring cheaper gas. The gas company plans a price drop to $1 per thousand cubic feet at year’s start, but only in part. The piece urges broader reductions, notes price disparities on opposite sides of streets, and questions consolidation plans while calling for clear stand on the A P A.
The public sees Secretary Olney expanding his influence beyond the attorney generalship and steering a vigorous foreign policy. Probable steps hint at Monroe doctrine notices to Great Britain while Cuba's independence movement stands as the Cleveland administration’s pivotal opportunity to assert lawful recognition of rebel forces.
The convention tomorrow has the privilege of choosing the party’s representative between George Frisbie Hoar and Elijah Adams Morse. The choice hinges on the contrast between A. P. A-ism and Americanism in the party's direction.
The Massachusetts Democratic stance on national finance favors a gold redeemable government debt, rejects free silver at the current ratio and the Republican silver purchases, and supports retiring Treasury paper money while developing a banking system to meet trade needs. It notes the drain of gold from repeated redemption and reissue of paper money and critiques the policy that failed to replenish the Treasury.
The platform is described as consistent and strong for current needs. It questions whether Republicans are under the grip of the A. P. A. and calls for a denunciation similar to the Democrats. The speaker warns against vague, meaningless language.
The piece argues Democrats should fight for the sixth district seat despite a past landslide for General Cogswell. It notes conditions have turned, praises Republican nominee W. H. Moody, and questions future party alignment with Senator Hoar or A. P. A. influence at the upcoming Republican convention.
General Miles ascends as commander of the U S Army after thirty four years in service. He entered the military from civilian life in 1881, proving his fitness despite rivalries, and his ascent exemplifies the American ideal. The piece contrasts Republican views with Democrats over the American Protective Association and its allies within party politics.
A weekly Observant Citizen column notes Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company recruits drilling by moonlight in Liberty Square and previews their fall parade. It also covers weddings in Truro, Mrs George E Stuart presenting a Queen Carlotta shawl relic, Arthur Cox returning from Nova Scotia with a bride, and Peter from the Young Men's Christian Union. The piece reflects autumn window displays, winter fabrics, civic chatter, and voting references.
In Cucugnan a doctor boasts he can raise the dead and gathers villagers at the cemetery. He names possible returns, but the crowd balks at reviving loved ones and a child’s grave moves them to question his powers. He ends the attempt, leaving villagers wary yet warmed by the idea of unseen aid.
A handsome young organist gazes at himself in a tilted organ mirror while playing. A well-known Maine man notes Maine rising in prominence, citing a show-white deer in York County and 6000 bushels of potatoes in Aroostook County for this fall’s market preparations.
The fourteenth annual Woman's Home Missionary Society session in Temple Street M B H Church continued. In the year, 68 steamers met, shelter for 616 people from twelve nationalities provided, 552 Protestant and 65 Catholic. Records show 339 women, 483 men, 94 children. 11 116 meals and 3538 lodgings. Forty eight sewing lessons taught. many sick calls made. Officers elected include Mrs G W Mansfield Worcester president and others.
In Concord Massachusetts on October 3 the ordination and installation of Reverend L B Macdonald formerly of Boston as pastor of the Unitarian Church was conducted with a tastefully decorated altar a fine programme and a large crowd. Supper followed and the pastor greeted many parishioners.
A monster Sunday school mass meeting at the People's Temple on Columbus Avenue drew almost every seat and many stood at the back. Dr. Downing presided as Dr. John O D Pickles and Rev. C A Littlefield spoke on the fall River convention, with B F Jacobs of Chicago urging broader Sunday school training and house to house visitation. The meeting closed with hymn singing and a benediction by Dr. Downing.
The Priests' Eucharistic League ended its congress in Washington by adopting resolutions to promote Sunday sanctification and endorse the Baltimore plenary council decree. Christian unity was supported. A university procession with Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops followed adjournment, concluding with benediction. A reception at Carroll Institute capped the day.
Charles Frohman’s Empire Theatre stock company brings Henry Arthur Jones's The Masqueraders to Hollis Street Theatre starting Oct 7 with lavish New York era stage settings and costumes. Otis Skinner and Robert Hilliard headlines. Becket at Tremont and Richard Mansfield illness rumors also surface amid Boston theatre chatter.
In Minneapolis on October 3 the Episcopal convention met amid a battle over the revision report with factions debating procedures. Dr. Morgan Dix ordered session, committees announced, and the body weighed the term American church by a vote of 222 to 8 amid lively exchanges.
At the final day of the WCTU convention Mrs. M. B. Howes was named superintendent of evangelical work. The executive committee approved a 60 cent per member union contribution replacing the Easter sale. Officers salaries were set at 1000 dollars for president, 1000 for secretary, 300 for U secretary, with travel expenses covered by the State treasury. Miss KB N Yates of Maine spoke on woman suffrage. Mrs. Mary L. Wyatt of West Medford discussed The Press. Resolutions urged enforcing prohibitory laws and expanding education and legislation to end double morality, promote sex reform and universal franchise.
A vivid natural color scene inspires fashion as a home wear gown in rich red crepon features a full skirt. The article notes a diverse palette of greens browns yellows pinks and blues and mentions a trend toward Orientalism in overall styling.
A detailed garment description notes deep plaits on sleeves creating a large collar effect and drooping puffs, a plain back, and broad oriental trimming in red green and gold forming jacket-like sides. A red velvet belt with a green and red cross bow fastens at the right side, finishing the ensemble.
A messenger boy writes to the editor denying all statements about a messenger boys meeting in the Post. He insists he did not participate and challenges the published account.
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