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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
4
The piece argues that all candidates for the Legislature in the metropolitan district must openly endorse free transfers. It claims no politics in the issue, cites broad public interest, and urges voters to judge by support for free transfers, noting the sentiment is practically unanimous and may invite new challengers.
Senator Carter of Montana shifts to align free coinage with protectionist aims backing McKinley. He argues free coinage cannot pair with free trade and will advocate protection and free coinage in the future. The piece links silver miners to other protected interests and condemns excluding silver from McKinley’s policy.
The article argues that wealth in political campaigns harms morals more than poverty. It cites 1888 corruption memories involving protected interests, big fundraising, and questionable practices, warning that large funds tempt officials more than poor candidates. It notes Republicans face scrutiny over campaign money and the dangers of parrel wealth.
Fragments describe internal concerns about candidates and strategy, highlighting perceived dangers within the party’s campaign. The text references tensions, potential missteps, and voter sentiment shaping the race.
The city auditor reports eight months of 1896 show total admin costs for major departments up about half a million dollars from the same period in 1895, amid calls for retrenchment. Despite the year of economic belt tightening, expenses in key divisions such as Police, Street, and Libraries rose, prompting questions about fiscal discipline and revenue justification under a Democratic administration.
The essay argues that coining 53 cents worth of silver into a dollar would not raise wages. It contends silver dollars would either float to parity with gold or depreciate, harming workers as wages fall. It notes silver countries have lower living standards and warns peasants and farmers would benefit at workers’ expense.
The Observant Citizen notes English use of slot gas meters for light and cooking in London, with mass installations affecting dealers and chimney sweeps. It reports gas use, penny schemes to defeat meters, and a Barnum quote about public gullibility. It also mentions a quiet New York insurance scandal, Boston bathing habits, street paving complaints, and a Dorchester death.
A man reflects at the spot where his friend Dick died after a pistol misfire during a confrontation over a shared beloved Helen. He recalls how a clematis twig may have triggered the shot, his subsequent flight, and years of guilt over the murder he did not intend to commit. The tale centers on forbidden love, fate, and a single fatal moment.
The piece notes W. S. Penly profit from Charley's Aunt, Dowager Empress of Germany’s £400,000 yearly, Crispi resuming practice after resigning, Jules Stewart earning Berlin gold, and fellow Americans Alexander Bridgman Story gaining exhibitions. It also covers Li Hung Chang costs, Jean de Reszke marriage plans, Bernhardt’s admiration for bullfighting, a pin gifted by a bullfighter, and Mme Blouet’s translations and hosting.
Torpedo boat No 6 the first of two 26 knot torpedo boats built for the US government was launched at 10 o clock in Providence Rhode Island Miss Agnes Herreshoff broke a champagne bottle over the bow The boat measures 179 feet 8 inches long 18 feet beam and 6 7 foot draft with a displacement over 200 tons and a speed target above 26 knots per hour in normal draught Naval officers and clergy attended the ceremony with observers including Embler Wood and Converse
The item lists dinner and supper courses with standard American dishes such as roast beef fried mackerel and potato salad. It includes a dressing recipe with eggs butter vinegar and cream, plus a fruit pudding recipe with flour suet raisins molasses and spices. The notice ends with the name Mrs H 8 Carrison and address Charlestown.
Torpedo boats Cushing and Stiletto ran aground near the torpedo station in Newport after a gale while returning from Bristol where they had taken naval officers to view a launch. Both refloated with no injuries about four o'clock after aiding each other.
Mary Hoffman Gomes 18, daughter of Robert Hoffman of Winsted Conn, regained consciousness after being bound by a masked intruder who demanded money from her father. She described a man with whiskered mask, light trousers, dark coat and red mustache. police monitor an agent canvassing the town. Doctors say she will recover.
Ex Senator Henry B. Payne died at 9 o clock in Cleveland Ohio aged 86 His fortune is put at 30 to 40 million dollars Henry Payne Whitney a grandson who recently wed Gertrude Vanderbilt is expected to receive a substantial portion of the estate in the wake of his father-in-law's passing.
New Bedford Evening Journal ceases publication after six years. Owners listed include John W. Cummings, Charles R. Cummings, James T. Cummings, John W. Coughlin, L. D. Sullivan, Quinlan Leary, all of Fall River.
London despatch corrects rumor of Khalifa Ab dullah's death. A man named H. Egerton of Valparaiso reportedly jumped from the Dieppe steamer after leaving books. Mrs Delia T S Parnell, mother of Charles Stewart Parnell, lies seriously ill at Bray near Dublin.
J E Sullivan recording secretary of the Teamsters Benevolent Association of Boston appeals to the editor to warn readers about a swindler soliciting alms in the association’s name from dry goods merchants. He notes the treasury exceeds 1600 dollars and that charity asks have not been made, aside from selling annual ball tickets.
The Post notes Monday's parade drew about 800 moulders, with praise for the event and a signoff from a reader who identifies as a mould er.
Cartoonish dialogue sketches poke at marriage talk and social quirks through a thread of comic exchanges. Characters such as Mrs Talkalot and the Cheerful Idiot volley lines about sleep speech, money, matchmaking, resignation, and domestic strife with light satire.
Voters flocked to registrars amid storms as Democratic and Republican caucuses loom. Total registration nears 66,000 with projections up 5 000 to 10,000, while ward totals show Democratic leaders in some areas and minor delays in others.
The article contrasts the ultra rich at Lenox with the mass returning to New York. It notes their golf, dining, and ballroom gowns, and observes New York’s autumnal color in streets filled with shoppers and matinee crowds. It emphasizes wealth and lifestyle in two locales.
A fashionable description along Twenty third street notes a maiden in blue gray cloth gown trimmed with black chiffon and organ pleated sash ends. The outfit features a point backed bolero edged in chiffon and tight black silk sleeves, with a pleated belt and back bow. The look is described as fetching and newly stylish.
An odd fragmented ad offers a free mailing for “How to Cure Every Hams” with mentions of prices and places like Curicopa Maine Boston and Resolven. The garbled text reads like a consumer promotional teaser with unclear product details.
Hebrew new year observances concluded last night as synagogues and temples held closing prayers. Rabbis urged prosperity for the sons of Judah and emphasized the upcoming fasts and feasts leading to Yom Kippur and the Feast of Booths. Rabbi Raphael Lasker spoke at Temple Ahabel Sholom on Union Park Street, warning of presidential candidates facing harsh scrutiny and praising Judaism as a crown above empires. Rev I Cohn of New York led services at the South End Tabernacle, Boston’s first orthodox congregation.
The essay defends Boston Democrats against Hon George Fred Williams who seeks to disrupt the city party. It portrays Williams and his allies as attacking a strong central Democratic organization that supported Russell’s 1890-92 campaigns and argues the Boston Democratic machine remains loyal and essential.
The new Leyland steamship Victorian will sail to Liverpool from East Boston carrying notable passengers including Charles F. Stodder George F. Lorin Dr G H Tuttle and wife George E. Willey A J Hodder George Todd Mrs Bayers and family Master Thomas B Haynes EH Ambrose Webster Carl G Cutler Miss Mary Reeves and Miss Edith Vinal.
In Topsfield on September 9 the town marked a new educational epoch as the newly opened high school enrolled 35 scholars. Principal Roy E. Mooar from Roxbury presides, with Miss Metta Bradstreet serving as assistant.
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