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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post asserts the campaign discussion ends today and intelligent voters should distrust sensationalism. It calls for closing the case on presented evidence and notes the electorate has largely made up its mind before Tuesday’s vote, stressing education over new points.
Boston public mood reflects strong patriotic spirit as Stars and Stripes parade amid broad consensus across party lines. The piece lauds unity and reverence for the government, urging voters to reflect on national unity before next Tuesday’s election.
Speaker Reed argues for annual elections as essential to government by the people. He cites Maine and Vermont opinions, recalling Blaine and Edmunds, and says the price of self government includes election costs and campaign disruption, a price worth paying for public control.
The Post states its independent position against free silver coinage at 16 to 1, citing impact on wages and mass welfare. It emphasizes no corporate influence, fair coverage, and gratitude to readers who may disagree, as the campaign closes. The piece defends editorial honesty and openness in discussing the silver issue.
The article notes that appreciation of the Post’s fair play policy accompanied the paper’s record circulation growth in a comparable period, underscoring broad reader support for balanced reporting and ethics.
The Post urges sober honest and fearless voting. It links Bryan electors to free coinage and 16 to 1 silver ratio and notes the choice depends on belief in his program. It allows Democratic voters to decide between Bryan McKinley or Palmer Buckner based on locality and individual judgment.
The piece argues that gold and silver already function together as money under current policy, claiming US coinage shows genuine bimetallism through gold coins silver dollars and silver certificates. It emphasizes that repeal of parity would end the bimetallic system, leaving only silver currency and undermining public faith in money.
An observant citizen reports on a blocked School street entrance and a City Hall facade scrub, with chrysanthemums and asters in the yard. The note mentions a Republican friend, cheap No 1 apples at 60 cents a barrel, a pork cake dish, Hoyt family losses, Merrill’s recovery, Beacon Hill whiskers, and rising bicycle thefts prompting caution.
Society notes describe gift items for chatelaines including ivory memorandum tablets, a gold pencil, and small accessories like a match safe fragrance box or bon bon box. Some feature crystal seals with initials and enamelled watches. Holidays approach and suitors may choose fine finery or simple flowers to express sentiment.
The article notes frequent highway thefts and advises chaining bicycles left on curbs. It also reports Annie R. Cox’s new position in Boston and Dr. Samuel A. Green’s historical insights on King’s Chapel burial grounds. Michael J. Dwyer becomes Marcela Street Home superintendent, with Loomis taking Union Congregational Church duties.
The chatelaine evolved from a manor mistress’s key chain to a fashionable accessory. Once merely a treasury of unlocks, today the New York version is valued for its intrinsic worth with gold pieces costing at least 75 dollars and finer examples reaching into the hundreds. A clever girl often persuades relatives to gift her one.
Frank Moore of Bennett's Chapel Kentucky survived a night attack by two footpads after his mule reacted by biting his hand. Amelie Queen of Portugal earns a medical practice degree. Frank Rodrigues wins $300 for walking a railroad guard rail 400 feet above ground. Sir W McGregor notes a long Dungerwab language word for ten. Thomas Moran tall navy master-at-arms. Professor B Woulgin of Ghent discusses Europe’s electricity theory vs US applications.
A collage of light humor from Tit-Bits Yonkers Statesman and Peck remarks features a suitor praised by a father as a ratification meeting. Other quips include a doctor teasing a patient about a tongue, a nurse’s feeding mishap at Margate, and Aunt Marie noting shared dislikes with Mr Mann.
A letter from Boston on October 30 discusses proposed constitutional changes for biennial elections. It argues that separating state and municipal elections from national ones is best done by aligning state elections with national even years and leaving odd years for municipal contests, given cost, policy scope, and non partisan goals.
Freda Blake waits for a suitor Paul Leyburn who pledges true love but elopes with Irene Goodnough. A sudden autumn storm and a devastating fire trap Freda in a schoolhouse. She saves the children, suffers severe burns, and is taken to hospital in a fevered, unconscious state.
The appeal urges voters to approve two amendments for biennial elections of state officials and legislators. Signatories include Henry Cabot Lodge and many prominent Massachusetts figures urging adoption to reduce turmoil, expense, and improve government efficiency.
A brave patient, Freda, near death, receives daily visits from a mysterious benefactor Irene Goodnough who vows to aid her. As Freda confides her tale, Irene reveals Paul is the fiancé she spoke of, urging Freda to love Irene as she loved him. Freda dies after a final farewell to Paul, who learns of the true bond Irene shared.
Washington asserts Coxey marches and nationwide strikes prompted railroad disruptions and federal action. It states federal troops guarded marshals in Chicago from July 2 to July 18 to protect interstate commerce and government funds, while denying federal involvement in the strike.
Religious notices outline Sunday worship at Old South Church Church of the Ascension People's Temple Tremont Street M B Church St Johns M B Church and other venues. Services include sermons by Rev. Gordon Atkinson Brady Perrin and Slattery with free seating and varied programs. An array of missions and lectures accompany morning and evening rites.
Five thousand railway workers pack Turner Hall in Chicago to hear Timothy W. Coakley of Boston condemn injunctions. He praises Governor Altgeld and George Fred Williams, lauds Massachusetts democracy, and foresees bi metalism with Bryan’s era, citing O Reilly’s ode to Pilgrim fathers.
The Chinese consul-general in San Francisco posts an edict in Chinatown demanding the See Yup Highbinders Society disband cease tributes and drop court complaints or his agents will name and punish leaders and their families through provincial magistrates. The notice sparks great consternation in Chinatown.
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