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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1895
Page
4
Yale dominates most events in the first international university track and field competition held in America. Americans win the sprint events the 100 yard dash 200 yard run and hurdles while the English take the quarter half and mile runs. Yale dominates jumping shot put and hammer throws hinting at a continuing series akin to America's Cup.
The Sunday Post reports heavy advertising from leading Boston merchants crowding its pages while maintaining substantial content. Editors note Music Supplement and distinctive features drive strong demand across New England, with the paper leading circulation in many areas and aiming for first place.
The stock market has shown the initial effects of a Kaffir collapse, with a brief downturn followed by a sharp rally. Analysts expect a heavy influx of foreign capital into the American field, slight temporary setback for gold mining, while financial and speculative interests observe the Kaffir circus.
A column of brief notes describes a Prohibition politician's misdated letter, sleeper-train etiquette explained by a passenger, and a Welsh town's long name shortened locally. It also covers social sightings in Boston including Hon J R Leeson, Colonel A S Bangs, and university publications, plus postmaster Corrigan and colleagues traveling to Atlanta and political convention ties between Josiah Quincy and Wendell Guild Jr.
Attorney General Harmon delays action on trusts, echoing predecessor and Morton filed information against the Chicago dressed beef monopoly. The piece urges new laws or enforcement, arguing Congress should see how effective current statutes are by proceeding to trial. The call is for proving the value of existing laws through actual prosecutions.
The piece argues that ongoing accounts of Spanish brutality in Cuba support recognizing Cuban patriots as belligerents. It notes such recognition would not supply troops or arms but would compel humane treatment under international law. It references the Spanish prime minister's harsh policy toward patriots and suggests imminent intervention may be justified for humanity.
Advocates for municipal women’s suffrage praise their effort to secure a full vote on the issue at the state election. They note western Massachusetts registrars may lack awareness of the plebiscite act and emphasize efforts to educate voters. While some doubt public interest, organizers believe turnout is essential for an intelligently informed judgment.
A conclusive Yale victory over Cambridge on Manhattan Field Saturday surpassing a prior win over Londoners. Cambridge had won many races in England, but Yale’s performance here was decisive on home turf, highlighting a stronger showing by the American team.
The Boston Journal calls the Massachusetts Republican platform lucid yet vague on salvation proposals. It questions tariff policy, currency stance, liquor laws, and enforcement, noting the platform promises change but offers no specific steps, leaving the path to salvation unclear. The piece contrasts prosperity with the lack of concrete policy guidance.
金融评论指出 Kaffir 矿业股与相关股票下跌迹象可能预示 Kaffir 突破性泡沫的初步破裂。尽管伦敦市场与纽约等区大盘尚未普遍崩跌，部分美国股如糖业与烟草信托、芝加哥煤铁等受压明显。分析称若崩盘传导，伦敦及欧洲市场也将承压。
Major Ingersol, aged over forty, asks Barbara if she loves him as they ride among silent horses. She questions her feelings and references Mrs. Gunter as a controlling figure. The exchange hints at a reluctant confession and looming choices about love, loyalty, and social bonds.
Barbara Fleming faces a tense wager with Captain Ingersol about his return to the Gunter harness. Letters arrive revealing truth and shifting affections as Barbara contemplates love, deceit, and a New Year engagement to Mr Tremper.
In a millinery shop an American girl admires early winter hats and selects a small blue felt hat with miroir velvet, blue and green spangles, and ribbon wings. Yet large hats emerge as favorites, suggesting the era’s broad style preferences and the American penchant for statement headwear.
A tall brunette selects a green felt hat with ten ostrich tips and a Louis Seize buckle. Her gown of rough black fabric features green velvet sleeves and paillette trim. A blue black ringlet hairdo and pearl buckle complete the vivid ensemble.
The Twentieth Century Club will receive formal address within a week from Henry D. Lloyd of Chicago and Colonel D. Wright. The event signals an upcoming discussion or presentation by two prominent figures as part of the club's activities.
Boston theater page highlights Otis Skinner in His Grace de Grammont at the Park and The Masqueraders at Hollis Street Theatre with Henry Arthur Jones. Casts, stock companies, and new acts at Hollis, Bowdoin Square, and Keith's as Ada Rehan, Mabel Hudson, Sutton Vane, and others are featured. Souvenir plans mark The Fatal Card fiftieth at the Museum.
Mayor Bancroft will preside at Union Hall in Cambridge for the first public meeting on the referendum. Local representatives organized the event to discuss the issue. Speakers in favor include Mrs. Ole Bull and Rev. D. N. Beach with O. B. Duniway. opponents include Senator Durant and two others. Mrs Laura Ormiston Chant of England will give a brief address.
A group of ministers and Christian businessmen plan a health and missionary rest colony in western North Carolina about twenty miles from Asheville. Northern HQs are in New Haven under Rev John C Collins. Land options total 15 000 to 20 000 acres with Vanderbilt holdings. aims include a temporary and permanent residence, a small well kept city, and profits reinvested for beautification and education.
The Rev Julian K Smyth of the Church of the New Jerusalem Roxbury delivered an impressive illustrated sacred lecture at the Young Men's Christian Union on remembered places in and about Jerusalem. The talk featured eighty stereopticon views enhancing the lesson.
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