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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post presents itself as a representative Democratic paper serving New England with coverage of local and regional affairs. It outlines its mission to inform readers about politics, community events, and national issues from a regional perspective.
The article notes October's first reveal of earth and sky after dreary weeks. Frost hints and Indian summer warmth entice outdoor sport and leisure. Hunters, cyclists, golfers, and football wares revive as the season briefly extends before a shorter autumn.
The piece endorses renewed amicable relations between Harvard and Yale in football baseball rowing and track. It argues the long feud harmed both schools and public interest and urges negotiations to resume contests at New London Mott Haven and beyond, restoring a shared athletic tradition.
An unsigned editorial urges voters to reject a proposed biennial constitutional amendment. It argues annual elections keep government closer to the people and that shifting to less frequent elections would erode their control. The piece cautions against letting national races overshadow local choice and advocates a decisive no vote next Tuesday.
The Institutions Department removal of Dr A B Heath is praised as justified by excess spending. Auditors show Heath overspent Jenks by about 140000 annually despite lower market prices, signaling a needed reform before appointing Dr Mar.
The excerpt discusses evaluating a candidate's fitness for demanding duties, noting that experience will prove his suitability over time starting today.
A column discusses Bryan’s free silver plan versus sound money, comparing it to a wheat crop and warning of a money monopoly. It then shifts to light anecdotes about grave markers and art critics, urging respect for science in art.
The Observant Citizen notes the Appalachian Mountain Club moving to Tremont building tenth floor and jokes about stair climbs. Others report youths lifting Venus statue, John Allan praise for Sailors’ Haven in Charlestown, and discussions on a police ball cancellation due to funding and ticket concerns.
The article notes a setback for dress reform praising hygienic new stays. It describes bust expansion starting at the waist, bias cutting over the stomach, and a flat, short design for evening wear. High corsets are said to disfigure women, with regular stays now similarly short.
A new corset emphasizes high bust support and hygienic lines. It features narrow construction with broad Persian ribbons, dainty lace trim, and silk colors in white shell pink blue green. Optional gold hooks and eyelets appeal to a few buyers.
Next week Boston hosts a renowned Dore gallery exhibition in Copley Hall. The set includes Christ Leaving the Pretorium and Christ Entering Jerusalem among other Biblical and historical scenes. the highlight is Christ Leaving the Pretorium, a nine by ten foot canvas with Majestic Saviour and Roman soldiers.
In a Chicago Record cartoon style exchange, a woman asks Rose if her theatre bonnet is smaller amid hat controversy. Rose replies that the strings are narrower, reflecting fashion tensions in the stage scene.
Nannette Marois plots revenge after Pierre Lavelli spurns her, marrying an heiress. On La Scala stage during Fra Diavolo, Lavelli is shot in the heart as a beardless chorus member kills himself after confessing the deed, leaving a tale of-love turned to deadly hatred.
Dr Mannington Caffyn, author’s husband, dies in England. Mrs Thomas D Calkins of San Francisco has invented 27 household articles including a partitioned baking pan and pinless clothes rack. Uncle Vint Abbott of Rumford Maine seen fishing in a rainstorm near home. will be 81 on next birthday. John H Hale of Glastonbury declines Democratic bid for Congress after not long out of the Republican party. Crown Princess of Denmark tall at 6 feet 2 inches, granddaughter of General Bernadette, former king of Norway and Sweden. Theodore Thomas reports summer wood chopping in White Mountains, praising it as good exercise for orchestra leadership.]
Dr A B Heath announces removal amid a restructuring effort. Marshall, a pharmacist, is chosen for the role, with assurances to devote full working hours and align with proposed four‑department division of city institutions. The plan includes accounting reforms and a projected year‑end deficit of about 75000 dollars.
A collection of witty exchanges and farcical dialogues from Chicago Record Harlem Life Chicago Tribune Truth and Yonkers Statesman. Jests range from financial lectures to domestic absurdities and mock serious debates.
Mayor Quincy removes Dr. A. B. Heath from the institutions post and appoints Ernest C. Marshall of Charlestown. In a formal letter he cites exhausted appropriations and a projected deficit of about 75 000 dollars as grounds for removal. Heath counters that he warned of overspending and explains extra requests and a water bill.
A Postman, citing City Auditor reports, argues Heath's tenure increased department expenses. He compares 1887-95 costs to Heath's six months of 1895-96, noting large year to year jumps and claiming that Heath would overspend further if given full year.
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