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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post raises grave questions about permitting street tearing for a Pneumatic Transportation Company. It warns that surrendering streets to private excavation is risky and urges Mayor Quincy and aldermen to proceed with slow, careful deliberation and full understanding of the potential impact.
The piece notes a strong rise in U S wheat prices driven by shortages abroad and rising demand. It observes Russia India Argentina supply declines push buyers to American wheat, signaling favorable prospects for farmers as September prices climb thirteen cents and U S export demand grows.
The Georgia and Florida straw results shed little light on the presidential outcome. Vermont and Maine show no clear trend, and the South or East offer no decisive signals. The central northern belt remains the likely battleground with no state yet spoken.
The editorial urges keeping clerkship nominations for the Suffolk Superior Court out of party politics. It defends incumbents Clerk Willard and John P. Manning as faithful, efficient, and fair, condemning political meddling and warning politicians to stay away.
The piece argues the US is powerful enough to defend its money value and force global recognition of 50 cent pieces as 100 cents in gold. It cites Sewall’s acceptance letter and past loyalty to the Union, noting a paradox where a great people can quell rebellion yet struggle to maintain monetary value.
The essay argues that loyalty to greenbacks failed to keep their value in 1862 78, and warns that replacing the gold standard with free coinage of silver could repeat price debacles. It cites 1862 69 greenback issues and their depreciation, then credits 1869 pledge for 100 cent dollars, urging maintenance of the gold standard to avoid future instability.
The piece catalogs urban oddities from a Washington Street restaurant display of muffins to pickpocket activity at Boston’s food fair. It recalls a hay bale theft in Sullivan Square, silver coin advertising tricks, flag misuse warnings, a Parker House encounter about a divorce case, and a glimpse of Bryan engaging with children at a Providence rally.
Gwen, a fame driven singer, faces loneliness after giving up love for glory. Paul Worthington’s death at sea reveals the cost of her pursuit as storm clouds gather and her heart remains unbroken by his memory. Madge Harland’s letter confirms Paul’s death and Gwen’s unrequited love. She confronts the grim result of chasing fame.
A dated home meal card lists daily meals from breakfast to supper including celery soup roast beef and oyster stew with dishes like Lyonnaise potatoes corn bread and tomato salad. It provides preparation notes for canteloupe corn bread German toast and lemon snow with a closing signature from Mrs W T Hill Malden Massachusetts.
The final session of the fourteenth annual National Association of Booksellers Newsdealers and Stationers convention met in Wells Memorial Hall. Officers elected included Michael Moy as president and a new executive committee. Debates covered alliances with publishers, department store competition, and proposed boycott resolutions. Next convention set for Baltimore. post-meeting activities included theatre visits.
The Post puzzle asks for the least number of breaks needed to give one link per day over 31 days. An engineer suggests 15 breaks by breaking every second link to produce isolated links while preserving usable segments.
Charles J. Fairbrother replies to a Roxbury puzzle about a youth negotiating board with a hotel keeper. He explains breaking 15 links suffices to free one link per day for 31 days, noting 14 links broken already and three left to separate by breaking the middle links.
A reader named F. J. Dillon on Warren Street proposes a puzzle style deal to minimize breaks. He suggests breaking 15 links and trading 16 unbroken links to the landlord for 15 broken ones, then paying one link daily for the remaining time.
Local letters debate a chain puzzle solution with multiple readers from Winchester and nearby towns. Contributors propose 15, 16, 30, or 31 cuts, arguing methods to separate links and noting mental strain from the riddle.
Somerville letter writer Thomas C Brophy assails the biennial election proposal. He cites widespread opposition from reform groups and labor unions in Massachusetts and argues the plan concentrates power with wealth and politicians while reducing citizen voting influence. He notes states with annual elections and questions the measure’s party and economic motives. The letter is dated Oct 9, 1896.
The Duchess of Marlborough sits for a portrait by Arthur Jule Goodman. Judge Walter S. Cox of the DC Supreme Court turns 70 and can retire with full salary. John Mackay orders a $400000 Greenwood Cemetery mausoleum for his son. Hydropathy proponent Father Kneipp hosts royalty at Worishofen. General Butler recalls old hostilities after Perry's day celebrations in Cleveland.
Curbside jokes and witticisms from various papers humorously depict social follies. Brief exchanges feature a grumbling trombone player a cautious father and a boastful guest, each delivering a bite sized quip on money debts luck and daily life.
Attendance on the third day of the World’s Food Fair stayed strong with about 30,000 visitors passing through gates. The Midway Plaisance showcases a hypnotic exhibition and carnival-like stalls feature edible samples given free. Bands Reeves’s and Fadette perform as organizers plan more free sweets and music for guests.
Editorial decries factional infighting within Massachusetts Democrats three weeks before a national election. It blames George Fred Williams for stirring conflict, recounts contested Boston caucuses, credential withdrawals, and a forced convention, and argues the split weakens the party against the Republicans.
The Massachusetts Nautical Training Commission will hold a board of inquiry at 11 AM today and 10 AM Saturday at the Commonwealth building to hear serious charges against Enterprise officers. Cadets and cadet families accuse mis Treatment and food neglect aboard during the foreign trip. Cadet William J. Clare’s ante mortem statement and testimony from cadets may be presented. Dr W W Swasey seeks a hearing after being left waiting. hearings for him are set for today. The Nautical Training School opens fall term Monday Oct 19 with on board entrance exams Friday Oct 16.
Mayor Quincy to meet Pneumatic Tube Company representatives in a few days to agree on compensation for a proposed underground mail and package system. City Engineer Jackson will visit Philadelphia to study the system and report back to ensure the city's interests.
Investigators fully exonerate Pilot Frank Fowler after examining the Georges Island stranding involving the Warren liner Roman. Commissioners credit his prompt actions and note the ship rested on a mud bottom with no damage.
The Boston Evening Despatch praises the Boston Post for fairness and requests a correction about ownership. It states the Despatch is not the chief owner of the Saturday Evening Gazette and clarifies past remarks.
Ernest B. Chenoweth, editor of the Saturday Evening Gazette, corrects the Post on ownership. He states William T. Way was never chief owner, only president of the Evening Gazette Company from January to July last and severed ties two months ago. Chenoweth asks the Post to publish the accuracy. Boston, October 7.
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