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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1895
Page
4
In the 1895 Boston Post the Republican platform argues taxes are easily borne by prosperous communities while benefiting public franchises for corporations. George Fred Williams counters that every unjust tax harms citizens, urging lighter burdens on the people and critiquing corporate gains from public property.
The piece argues Harvard and Yale should cease intercollegiate contests for an unspecified period. It predicts that the estrangement will push both schools to engage with other colleges, broadening athletic competition and ultimately benefiting athletics when they resume.
The weekly market shows a marked advance in silver bullion with London quotes reaching the yearly high and continuing after. China uses silver to pay war indemnity to Japan while India ships cotton and imports silver from London. Demand for silver as money grows and U S exports in September near a million dollars weekly, lifting bullion value despite Treasury hoard. The episode proves silver’s enduring role in global money.
The piece argues Republicans misread 18 percent support and face a waning majority. It asserts prosperity under Democratic national policy boosts voters, while Governor Greenhalge's popularity masks party flaws. Democrats seize the current favorable tide for Governor races and legislative reform ahead of next year.
Indianapolis voters go to polls on Tuesday as the city shifts from a Republican 2500 lead last year to a Democratic 4000 margin this year. The swing, over 6000 votes of about 32000, mirrors a national mood from hard times to prosperity.
The piece notes forces at work in Massachusetts and Indiana, with Mr. Harrison facing a defeat in his home city. It highlights the national significance of the Indianapolis mayoral race tied to presidential questions and the ex-President's public backing of the Republican candidate. Democrats watch Indiana mood as shown by the capital city election.
In an interview with the New York World General General Campos defends Spain’s actions in Cuba as humane and lawful while admitting the rebellion has grown beyond expectations. He claims prisoners will be treated well and wounded insurgents cared for, and predicts a vigorous campaign may come in November. Patriot reports doubt his portrayal of wartime methods, noting Spain’s superior troop and munition advantages.
The Boston Post unveils a new Type Book showing 32 types and numerous borders, signaling a major upgrade in its advertising department. Compared with Boston Herald and Boston Globe, the Post offers far more variety and artistic layout options. Advance copies will be available this afternoon at the Post office.
The Observant Citizen recalls an anecdote where General Miles and General McKenzie, longtime friends and rivals for a brigadier general post, joked that Miles stood between McKenzie and the symbolic star of rank. The piece also notes a feisty young woman crossing a subway path and a stock exchange clerk praising his dog Topsey after a Danbury fair win, plus a misattribution about Otis Kimball in San Diego land circles.
The piece discusses cutting a Bowdoin Square production and failing to trim scenes cleanly. It notes dissatisfaction with how characters appear mid air due to omissions and questions why trimming a play cannot be done scientifically. It also reports the death of Mrs. Susan G. Coolidge of Cambridge and peculiar subsequent revelations, with The Post cited as the sole authorized source.
News from New York on October 10 reports that Amelie Rives’s lovers’ dream from The Quick or the Dead did not materialize. The article notes the bride, once set for marriage, has returned home to Virginia to live with her father, casting a somber mood over the expected union.
The Empire Theatre stock company excites crowds with The Masqueraders third act card game. Boston Night on Saturday features Maria Van with Gud geons. Crystal Maze draws patrons. souvenirs mark The Fatal Card’s fiftieth Museum performance. Sutton Vane heads to New York.
A fashion summary notes painted dresses look impressive but hard to wear on the street. It praises Gainsborough's color blending and urges outfits that flatter the wearer’s face and personality. Describes a black velvet picture hat with a steeple crown and a heliotrope coat with ostrich trim suited for tall, slim figures.
In a reminiscence a brother Herbert loses Mary Ashton to Eric Frodsham after discovering his rival’s alleged theft of another author’s ideas. The piece weaves in Amelie Chanler’s dramatic divorce from John Armstrong Chanler, tracing her early fame, Virginia origins, and European life amid high society.
The writer, F C Reed of Charlestown, defends Councilman James T Roche of Ward 5 as acting conscientiously in reporting a permit for a wooden building in Ward 4. He disputes any claim that Roche received compensation for the report and labels it false, dated Oct 9.
Dedham reader David H. Greenhood states he was unaware of Ma ker slander suit trial and could not refute the plaintiff’s evidence. He notes the court adjournment and late notification left him unprepared, and asks the paper to inform the public of his position.
A Boston letter argues the city water has deteriorated for years and demands an immediate council inquiry. It blames the city engineer for the filthy condition and urges removal of anyone unable to grasp the vital issue of pure water for public health.
A letter from a resident urges establishing a kindergarten in South Boston City Point. With two existing schools distant for young children, especially in winter, the writer notes the thickly settled area from L to Q streets and First to Eighth streets and says the school committee will consider the matter.
The Bay State and Portland steamers will leave India wharf daily at 7 o'clock p m except Sundays, replacing the previous 6 o'clock departure and making 7 pm the year round uniform sailing hour.
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