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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post rebukes Bishop Worthington of Nebraska for criticizing the nation's free school system. The bishop argues education has gone too far for farmers, but critics say his stance insults citizens and betrays American spirit and intellect.
The Carmaux works dispute sparked a national stir in France and followed by a worker led cooperative glass factory opening on Sunday. Enthusiastic reception and favorable prospects surround the venture as a model for future industry.
The article argues Li Hung Chang's rise to foreign minister may rehabilitate him and shift China toward Western concepts. It highlights rail and telegraph expansion and broader trade as outcomes of his travels, noting his bold grasp of industrial and social systems and potential reform influence, possibly echoing Japan's progress.
The piece argues Spain's Cuban campaign harms United States trade. It cites Treasury data showing an eight month period through August 1895 and 1896 with steep drops in exports to Cuba across agricultural implements flour carriages hardware sewing machines machinery timber building materials and wood manufactures. It urges a U S protest to end the conflict.
The piece argues that the silver ring's wage assessment and free coinage fund would force a 50 cent per dollar deduction across wages from miners to shoe makers, halving real pay under a silver standard. It frames the claim as an unavoidable, harsh cost of the policy and warns of widespread wage erosion.
The excerpt argues that a fifty cent dollar standard harms wage earners by reducing real purchasing power. It contrasts gold bound wealth with silver advocates, warning that lowering the money value would favor financiers while harming labor. It questions whether workers want a return to depreciated currency of earlier eras.
A column blends social tales and local gossip including a discreet couple’s costly two week wedding tour, Lt. Brainard’s transfer, Rev. Bicknell’s illness, Arabian ponies glimpsed in Back Bay, Malden hauntings, a Leyland line engineer’s honor at Maverick House, and seafood and duck hunting reports along the North Shore. A rabbit foot tale ends with a political nod to Senator Cooke.
A garret above a bustling Paris pension shelters The Little Doctor a gentle heart among the poor. He makes rounds to ask about Marie’s cough the baby's measles and Jean the breadwinner as shopkeepers greet his compassionate visits.
Dr Nightingale known as the Little Doctor saved a sinking girl with a risky operation. Jealousy from a French surgeon ends his hospital career as Elise falls under the painter Jean Dubroc's temptation. He dies after illness, and a crowd gathers for his burial in Montmartre as a rose-marked tomb recalls his charity.
The George Fred Williams problem yields two plates as correct, despite many illegal relationship assumptions. Arnold of Sharon Mass notes solutions should use legal relationships. about twenty five correct answers have been received.
This notice from Imwood Massachusetts presents a daily menu breakdown for breakfast dinner and supper listing items such as cantaloupe wheatlet and cream lamb chop baked sweet potatoes scrambled eggs graham toast tomato soup roast chicken potatoes corn beets and more. It includes banana fritters collata pudding sauce and a recipe section with methods and measurements for the banana fritters and collata pudding. The piece is credited to Henrietta Hill.
The Board of Aldermen approved a loan of 536000 for North End Park Canal Street sewer and related projects after debate on a public hearing plan for consumptives homes. The measure covers parks, sewers, street work, and a ferry location debate affecting Rowe's Wharf and East Boston. Parties noted include Aldermen Folsom Mahoney Donovan Presho and Charles with a minority report by Bordman Halli.
The Post offers weekly prizes for original short stories with ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Winners named every Sunday and paid by mail the following Monday. Submissions must be by female authors, with name and address, on one side of the paper.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of $5 for the best three meal menu from women readers. Bills must be brief and show recipes for three meals serving four to five, with a weekly food limit of $10 for a family of five. Submissions end each Saturday. winners printed Monday, with selected menus appearing daily and Sundays. Address to Cooking Editor, Boston Post.
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and quips from periodicals. Parson and deacon spar over a sermon on the Gold Standard and collection baskets. Mrs Tiff demands the last word while Mr Tiff consoles her with a sly reply. A Welsh rarebit joke touches on diet and medical advice. A three year old bans her mamma from punishing her by listening to a doll.
The Supreme Court overturned the government position in the Saltonstall case, deciding that importers who paid customs duties under similar conditions can recover them from the Treasury. The Boston port collector was involved, and the ruling opens refunds for those affected.
The court, by a majority, grants Frederick O. Vegelahn an injunction against George H. Gunther and others from patrolling Hanover street to deter entry by his workers. Holmes and Feld dissent, urging affirmation of the trial decree. The decision echoes Debs and Mogul Steamship precedents.
Oliver W. Peabody of Kidder, Peabody & Co. buried at Milton Cemetery after a noon service in All Saints Episcopal Church Ashmont. Military detail from Battery A M V M present. pallbearers listed. Clergy included Rev. Whittemore and visiting ministers. Loyal Legion represented. chancel and choir adorned with floral offerings.
The Congre gational Club met in Lorimer Hall with President A H Wellman presiding. Dr W E Barton spoke on the Macmonnies statue rejection by the Public Library and praised Boston Puritan spirit. A protest against detaining Armenian immigrants in New York was adopted and sent to authorities. Charles R Magee delivered greetings, Benjamin C Blodgett spoke on Music as Worship, and guests included Rev Dr Nehemiah Boynton Hagop Bogigian.
William Williams asks Boardman Hall for a clear public statement of his political position as a Democratic candidate. He poses six questions on coinage, gold and silver, bonds, income tax, and federalism, urging a definite response to affirm loyalty to the Democratic platform. Williams signs from 87 West Cottage Street dated Oct. 26.
The Berkeley Temperance Guild convenes this Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the vestry of the First Presbyterian Church at Berkeley street and Columbus avenue. Prominent speakers and first class musical talent will be present.
The report notes Emile Zola’s lavish expenditures in Milan with a 1,000,000 francs house and 32,000,000 francs of art. It also covers royal and literary gossip from London to Rome, including Miss Amalia Kussner’s high prices, Princess Helene’s Montenegrin dowry, and moonlighting rumors about Lord Churchill and others in Europe.
American girls who bike in brisk autumn and early winter weather embrace riding jackets and capes as practical fashion. The velveteen cycling coat is praised as an ideal material, with jackets forming part of riding habits and the cyclist cape proving stylish on clear days.
The piece discusses velveteen jackets and a Paris import in scarlet cloth for women riders. It notes features like short tight-fit silhouettes, double breasted fronts, and decorative reverses. A standout Paris coat is described with black braid trim, high collar, and practical pockets and accessories for long rides.
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