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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription rates with payment in advance and address change instructions. It notes second class matter status, non-cash payment guidance, and that subscriptions are discontinued at expiration without notice. Editor E A Grozier signs the notice.
The text urges continued action to clear a quarrel over the Walker & Sons permit and suggests further moves by City Council or Legislature after one step by the Board of Health.
The analysis shows the new Senate likely to block free coinage with 45 votes against it, even with presidential outcomes on Bryan or McKinley. It warns of shifting seats from free silver to sound money, the impact on remittances, and the need to stay aligned with international trade.
The Massachusetts Club celebrated the seventieth birthday of Hon. George F. Hoar with broad praise. The piece notes Hoar’s learning humor and integrity while highlighting his independence from party lines and support for rational bimetallism.
The Massachusetts training ship Enterprise faces renewed scrutiny over cadet health and living conditions after a Post exclusive on diphtheria. The editor calls for a full disclosure of last cruise reports including twenty five throat cases and two deaths, urging transparent remedy if issues exist.
The Board of Health refuses a permit for a sales stable at Travers and Portland streets, marking the first move in reform. Displaying horses on public streets endangers pedestrians and disrupts traffic on routes to Union station, a position urging relocation of the sales stables.
The past week saw a moderate stock liquidation from high prices with declines spreading from specialties to the entire list. Gold import activity rose, totaling $53 million since imports began, potentially halting the selling wave as political campaigns loom.
An argument warns that an American standard of money, backed by silver dollars, would disrupt international trade agreements and raise costs. It stresses that the U S should remain part of a global system of treaties and standards rather than pursue unilateral monetary independence, noting the long term costs to the public.
The Observant Citizen notes Lexington plans a Hancock Church service on Oct 25 marking 200 years since the first pastor Rev Esterbrook. The diary of the pastor offers a glimpse of early worship and hymns for modern youth.
Brief humor items from various papers feature quick quips. A New York Weekly line jokes about mood at Mrs De Styles music tale while Detroit Free Press questions a character named Filibuster's Cuba exit. Life and Chicago Record add banter about a valuable book and medical pay, plus a playful outlook on afterlife pursuits.
A mob approaches in moonlight to seize Ol Tom Day amid accusations of murder. As the jail is overrun, Tom clutches the bars and prays for mercy while the crowd presses in seeking the keys and a brutal payoff.
Ten dollar prize goes to The Story of Little An ps by RK Blanchard of West Newton Massachusetts. Five dollar prize to The Blue and Gray by Grace Agnes Thompson of Cambridgeport Massachusetts. Two dollar prizes awarded to An Instrument of Fate by Rowena A of St Botolph Street Boston Massachusetts. Queen of Luck by Amelia from Fock ton Massachusetts. Beyond Gas Hedges at 36 Walden Street North Amherst Massachusetts. An Old Maid s Confession by P Abbot of Farmington Maine.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five dollars for second, and two dollars each for four others. Feminine writers receive prizes. male help allowed for plotting. Submissions must be under one thousand words and typed on one side with name and address.
The piece surveys an Andrew Lang biography of Lockhart and unprinted papers on Scott, then notes upcoming Eugene Field editions and Kipling. It shifts to fashion, detailing collars and fichus as stylish neckwear, with specifics on ribbon rubes ruches and lace flounces.
In a Boston Post Puzzle Letter column readers debate the least breaks to split a 31 link chain so one link can be handed to a hotel keeper daily for 31 days. Letters claim 10 breaks, 4 breaks, and variations with staged link pieces and changing sums.
A letter to the editor prompts several readers to propose solutions to a death by own action puzzle. They argue various break numbers and exchange steps, with claims of 4 breaks yielding the required payments and exchanges.
In answer to the chain puzzle, it can be done by one cut. By doubling the 31 links, creating 31 separate links, or one for every day. Ww. A. S. and C. D. W. Box 207 East Dedham Mass.
Sir Would like to submit an answer to your chain puzzle which is one break only. Lynn L F Morrill of Massachusetts asks if the challenge can be beaten with a single break.
A letter details dividing a chain into five parts of 1 2 4 8 and 16 links. Each day you pay the next piece, receive change, and by day five complete the feat with only four chain breaks. Signed H N Barry from 630 Washington Street.
A reader outlines a puzzle about breaking a gold chain to supply one link daily for 31 days. The hotel keeper holds the chain as collateral and the man reports attempts with various break counts to satisfy the daily exchanges.
A menu list includes broiled mackerel with parsley and mint stuffing and a bread fried in lard served with maple syrup. Nut cake sponge drops and fried bread recipes follow, with a closing address: Mrs J A Howe 31 Catawba street Roxbury Mass.
The Boston Post offers a $5 weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from women readers. Bills must read like menus with brief dish directions and cover three meals for a family of five under $10 a week. Submissions to Docking Editor, the Post, Boston. no returns.
Drasch, noted alpinist, died on Marchner Alp near the summit when a slip caused a fall. the rope then twisted around his neck, strangling him. Also mentions Yoncalla resident K Adams with diverse trades and leadership of the Yoncalla Band, plus obituaries for William A. Clark and a note on the Marlborough spaniel tradition.
Reynolds Bowling Alleys plans a hotel style season at Rey Pianco with lighted alleys and updated facilities for patrons and leagues starting this fall.
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