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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1896
Page
4
In a harsh critique, the article notes uprisings in the Philippine Islands and Cuba. It reports a call for reinforcements by the islands' governor general and questions Spain's colonial governance methods, arguing Spain lags two centuries behind the times.
The article notes a predicted doomsday between 9 and noon by Apostle Stutzke drawing a New York following. It recalls William Miller’s October 1845 prediction, the ensuing distress, and warns against blind religious fanaticism despite protecting religious belief.
Fifty years ago the first surgical operation under anesthesia occurred at Massachusetts General Hospital with Dr Morton present. The note recalls advances in medical science and the initial opposition to ether experiments and laments the lack of recognition for researchers who die before receive due praise.
The gold import surge, started a week ago, grows rapidly with $23,275,000 including in transit and ordered. Of this, $3,230,000 has arrived and $3,000,000 sits in the New York sub-treasury. Sept 4 and 6 arrivals loom as banks watch with concern while the balance of trade favors the U.S. and supports the flow into the national Treasury vaults.
The passage notes that benefits from gold actions will show in Treasury receipts and bank statements, while the stock market lags in pricing in the anticipated prosperity. It contrasts expected strength with current slow market reaction.
The piece argues against free coinage by comparing wage payments in cash to payments in shoes. It asserts silver mine owners would profit while workers lose, as depreciated dollars would rise prices and wages would not offset the cost of goods. It warns miners and workers would face value decline and market instability.
A narrator recalls a night five years past when a stranger revealed her lover Jack Granville’s betrayal. The woman, once his wife, confides she aided the narrator and endured hardship to protect a fragile love. Granville died years later, and the narrator finds strength through faith and friendship.
In a quiet room Jessie smiles as Beatrice arrives and sits beside her. They gaze at the night together feeling a deep calm and the promise of love guiding them through a moment of shared tenderness.
The Post announces weekly prizes for Original Short Stories with 10 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 2 dollars each for four others. Winners named Sundays. payments mailed Mondays. Open to female writers with required name and address, limit 1000 words, single-sided manuscript. Address submissions to Short Story Editor, the Post, Boston.
Observant Citizen notes Monday night at Park Theatre in Eugene Tompkins new lessee and manager verifies his identity at the door with playful temple gate replies. The column also records social updates from Boston and nearby towns including marriages and local figures.
A collage of quips from early 20th century humor columns. Jokes touch on romance money travel and family life with lines from Indianapolis Journal Puck Truth Chicago Record Texas Sister and more. Witty exchanges and playful one liners reflect social attitudes of the era.
Washington notes that Hoke Smith resigns as Secretary of the Interior with David R. Francis taking over while promising cordial ties with Cleveland. Smith endorses Bryan and Sewall and discusses banking reform, income tax, and Pacific railroads in letters with John E. Russell, arguing for a liberal national banking system and potential government bond strategies to fund debt and improve through-lines from Missouri to the Pacific.
In a review of figures from law and aviation history the text notes Sir Edward Clarke's 2500 retainer plus 500 daily refresher. Fremont’s pioneers include Thomas E. Breckinridge still alive at 71. It recounts Cecil Rhodes bravery in Matabele fights, Lilienthal’s fatal flight attempt, and Professor Winston's UT presidency and UNC ties. Emperor Franz Josef I marks 66th birth anniversary. Miss Elizabeth Banks questions Li Hung Chang about earnings and beauty of women.
Corselet belts appear as a key feature in autumn gowns. Slim wearers favor loosely pleated black satin belts worn between arms and waist. Stouter figures get pointed corselets like old bodices, some narrowing at the back to tie with ribbon near the hem. A green mohair gown shows five rows of black braid at the skirt bottom.
Five o'clock yesterday marked the deadline for Security Live Stock Insurance Company to file a $25 000 bond with sufficient sureties in the Supreme Court clerk's office to protect policyholders and allow it to continue business. The clerk's office closed without a bond being presented. The attorney general may seek a court order against the company.
Nearly 100 Boyntons and Byingtons from Maine to California gathered at Wesleyan Hall, 36 Bromfield Street, for the fourteenth annual reunion. They formed a printing committee to publish a genealogy beginning with the first five generations, introduced with the Boynton coat of arms, and viewed the Boynton memorial quilt. Officers were elected, and Boston will host next year.
Associates of the Post chapel held a farewell testimonial at Louis Sommers home Roxbury assigning the ex Cronies leaders James Brehaut and Norman McPhail to their Hillsboro Messenger venture. The event featured singing poems and imitations with a roll-top desk presentation and resolutions. Officers were elected including A H Marchant president Me Nolan vice president W L Lossone secretary C A Noble treasurer G G Hall secretary and JW Gourlay sergeant at arms. The meeting thanked Mr Sommers and wished the new firm success.
Charles N Drake died of heart disease this afternoon in Bristol while managing a funeral. A veteran of Company C Twelfth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers he survived Gettysburg with a lost leg and a body wound. Charles E Warburton proprietor of the Evening Telegraph Philadelphia was found dead in his Garden Hotel room at 61 after a period of heart disease.
Contractors Everson and Shaw report stoppages as Boston water department ties into Tremont street pipes. About 150 Shaw workers paused last week and 200 Everson crew members faced similar cutoffs. Superintendent says only an unforeseen extraordinary delay could stop completion by December first.
Dr Alfred Hennequin appointed by trustees as president of the college in this city. He has been there one year and is known as a teacher and writer. Dr Paul Kunzer remains on staff. Professor A W Spanhoofd, former president, becomes supervisor of German instruction in Washington.
Miss Caroline Homans daughter of Dr Co D Homans and Mr Neville Priestly of this city married yesterday at King's Chapel by Rev Dr Howard Brown Boston society attended the ceremony with the bride to reside in India. The chancel was decorated with pink and white lilies hydrangeas laurel and palms and the bride wore white satin. Best man was Mr Robert Homans. There were no bridesmaids.
Franklin Seeley Cook and Frances Elinor Thompson, niece of Mrs. D W Thompson and daughter of the late P T Barnum, wed at Rev Dr Weston’s residence with only both parents present. The couple, after a postponed ceremony due to financial reverses, plan to reside in the Berkshire Hills and will be at home after October 1.
Edward J. Costello and Miss Mary A. Tape were married at St Josephs Church West End this morning. A reception followed at 22 Parkman street. The couple plan a honeymoon in the White Mountains and will reside at 14 Warland street Cambridgeport after October 5.
William E. Dailey and Miss Mary J. Murphy married at St. Francis de Sales Church Charles Town this morning. Rev. James N. Supple officiated with Rev. F. W. Maley celebrating the nuptial high mass. The couple plan a honeymoon in the White Mountains and will reside at 33 Mystic Street. At home on Oct 16.
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