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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
4
The Everett Mills restarted and Arlington Mills resumed operations as thousands returned to work in Lawrence. The industrial revival spreads from New England to the nation, driven by renewed confidence and signs of prosperity ahead.
The caucus law shows flaws this year, failing to fully deter fraud or resolve disputed nominations. It cannot punish glaring irregularities and needs stricter penalties for irregular voting, fraudulent counting, and mishandling of ballots. Suggestions for perfection arise from current turbulent party politics and ongoing reforms.
The auditor's Oct 1 statement records Boston gross debt up by 2 874 693 87 and net debt by 3 112 084 96 in the year so far. It cites Legislature driven bond needs for subway and South Union station and urges scrutiny of executive departmental spending to curb growing costs.
The writer argues free coinage would funnel profits to silver mine owners, not the public. Government coinage would be costly and unjust, unlike greenback proposals which aimed to benefit all citizens. The piece warns against minting 60-cent dollars for a few owners who set the price at 100 cents.
The Observant Citizen describes the Ancients in London with portraits in The Ancients in London and notes their welcome in Baltimore, plus social anecdotes. He recalls Dr Hendricks’s wheel academy, Lancaster and Dr Booth Clarkson aboard the Servia, and Colonel Henry Walker’s club welcomes as the group departs for a picnic. A widower’s jabs at marriage provoke playful counterpoints at a boarding house, while Charlie Ballem and a dignified Boston man are spotted in town. Harriet Small, mother-in-law of Dr. Tilton, East Boston, dies of consumption and funeral is set for 3 PM.
A vintage luncheon and dinner menu lists items like oranges pettijohns with cream and sugar broiled mackerel and baked corn. Detailed recipes describe potato croquettes floating island brown stone front cake and Yankee potpie with precise measurements and steps. Mrs Nellie Zackular of Mountain Avenue, Revere, Mass.
Secretary Carlisle explains coinage trends since the Sherman act repeal, noting total standard silver dollars minted and redee med certificates, with $31,126,722 in certificates redeemed into silver dollars. The record shows rising usage of silver dollars as circulating money and parity with gold.
The piece condemns free coinage at 16 to 1 as disastrous class legislation benefiting about 100 silver mine owners who would profit 25 to 40 million dollars annually. It warns the policy would create a national silver trust, burdening 70 million people and shifting value to the few owners while workers and savers lose.
A puzzle answer cites fourteen cats to kill one hundred rats in fifty minutes. A London death notice follows with a family heirloom chain tale, a mother’s warning to cut the chain one link per day and a dire test of resolve, ending with a man’s struggle with despair.
A hotel keeps a patient guest with a chain of thirty-one gold links. Each day the guest must give one link, with a contract to stay thirty-one days. What is the least number of breaks required to supply one link daily? An Oxford professor notes that the riddle hinges on clever breaking and linking.
Charles T. Scott of 46 Wall Street Roxbury Mass writes urging representatives and senators to address a 3 cent fare on West End road lines and to explain positions to voters. He criticizes state committee appointments as unaccountable and cites Glasgow’s self-run roads with profit and renewal funds as a model for Boston.
In a letter to the editor Thomas Riley declares he was never a candidate for Congress in the eight district and that his name was used without authorization. He says he declined any nomination and that no contest in the convention was needed, noting he could have run years ago but chose not to. Boston, Oct. 6.
Constant Reader urges Boston officials to require closed cars on the West End Street Railroad Company route through Atlantic avenue to protect South Boston residents from weather and illness. He argues the company should not cut safety for economy amidst open cars in cold season.
A quiet river afternoon pairs Elinor Graham and Jack Preston in a evolving romance aboard the Water Witch and Brownie. Chaser the fox terrier stirs mischief and ends by delivering a kiss to destiny as Elinor’s attention shifts toward Jack and a promised visit.
The World’s Food Fair opened in the Mechanics Building drawing about 15,000 visitors despite rain. A 1200-strong line queued for 400 souvenir spoons as grocers associations from across the state arrived by special cars, with remarks from Mayor Quincy and Governor Walcott officials praising purity and progress in food preparation.
Richard McGriff of Deerfield and John McGriff of Geneva celebrate their 93rd birthdays. The Duchess of Westminster is an avid cricketer famed for her bowling. The eldest voter reported is 102-year-old Charles Bozo of West Virginia, a lifelong Democrat. London gossip says Alfred Harmsworth may launch a Daily Mail edition in New York. Mrs. C. F. Fishback, Seattle Times owner’s wife, visits Cariboo in British Columbia. Captain W. D. Grant of Atlanta deeds $100,000 to his children for $15 and affection. Princess Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore, widow of Prince Henry of Battenberg, is England’s top photograph collector with over 800 exhibited plus thousands stored.
Ready made suits are worn today by many who used to order by measure. Patterns are balanced for a fit from stock. Extra size garments cover long limbs or extraordinary sizes at modest prices. Clothing is made under strict sanitary conditions in clean workrooms open for public inspection.
A stormy evening did not dampen attendance as Cotillon Hall hosted the Home Congress with over 500 guests. Key figures included Mrs. Ellen A Richardson, Frank A Hill, William T Harris, S T Dutton, Mary Livermore, O T Atwater and others. The program featured talks on education, home life and architecture with receptions and lectures planned for subsequent days.
Miss Annie Florence Davis daughter of John M. Davis of the Cambridge Board of Assessors and William H. Walker wed at the bride’s parents home on Amory street Cambridge with Rev. George W. Bicknell officiating. After a tour to New York and the West the couple will reside at Centre street. Ushers included George M. Davis Clarence L. Wilson William F. Saul and Herbert A. Wilson.
Citizens urge approval of amendments to establish biennial elections for State officers and General Court members starting 1898. They cite widespread support, economic benefits, and improved legislation, listing leaders and supporters across politics and A request for unity in adopting a policy now cited by governors and public figures.
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