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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1895
Page
4
The morning edition lists rates for daily and Sunday papers, including one year eight dollars and six months one dollar fifty, three months forty to fifty cents. Instructions urge subscribers to report address changes and note second class matter status. Payments to The Post Publishing Company by check draft or money order are at sender's risk.
The statement argues that opposition by corporations to a Democratic candidate is not a strong reason to block nomination. It suggests the political merit of the candidate should be judged on policy and leadership rather than corporate pressure or party alignment.
The piece notes Calumet furnace in South Chicago restarting after idle years, 2000 workers employed, Brombleys rug makers in Philadelphia granting 10 percent wage increases, Welch Manufacturing in Bristol set to reopen after two years. It argues fair wages, rising prices, and strong consumer demand define boom times and predicts continued support for Democrats and political continuity.
The Democratic State executive committee of Illinois issues an address to party members condemning the Springfield convention and opposing free silver at 16 to 1. It asserts the party favors sound currency and plans to educate the public rather than push a radical coinage policy.
Secretary Carlisle expects the month’s end to bring more gold to the Treasury and ease anxiety over the $100,000,000 reserve. The bond syndicate’s obligation ends then, a duty that has hardly burdened them as they seek to fatten the gold reserve.
The article warns the U.S. Treasury to guard against further gold depletion after Oct 1 and criticizes past bailouts to Morgan bankers. It argues a timely government intervention or a London loan could avert a dangerous bond swap at unfavorable terms for the public.
The Saratoga gathering elevates Boss Platt amid a quiet slate of incumbents. Morton’s presidential boom is stale, while the platform omits liquor regulation and proclaims a tariff line bold enough to echo McKinley. Democrats may seize the liquor issue locally.
In a Springfield speech Mr. Williams argues the Legislature is the foundation of state policy and that every Democratic candidate should be nominated and elected on a platform of pledges to supporting reform in lawmaking. He says the party must not oppose the majority but push affirmative measures for voter approval.
Races for the America's Cup are being decided by correspondence led by Lord Dunraven, with New York Yacht Club committees silent. The English side pushed for withdrawing from the Sandy Hook course despite prior agreement, while the world awaits the final outcome to judge whether his pen outshines his yacht.
The Observant Citizen notes seasonal shifts as the genial landlord prepares to close a summer hotel and bids farewell till the next season. It mentions Boston’s fashion openness, civic letters from visiting Sir Knights, and Ward 2 and Ward 20 political figures returning from vacations. Public building renovations at 12 Beacon Street impress, with praise for Commissioner Heath.
Mr J Lambert named floor director by St John Lyceum for next Thursday social. Alton L Dickerman, Colorado mining expert, visits Boston to assess Cripple Creek and Mother Lode mining prospects for major capitalists. Dwight Braman returns from Europe with potential monetary ideas. Locals mock President Cleveland for poor hat and fishing jacket while in Sandwich woods. Lawrence celeb on with militia delegation from down East. Clement Hammond visits from New York. Vanderbilt party from Newport attends Madeleine at Hollis Street Theatre.
A Paris wine shop housed a large crocodile stuffed and crowned with arrows. A debt-ridden medical student bought it for 1200 francs after a ruse to trap his landlord, turning the beast into a famed sign before the shop moved to new premises.
The Post has rapidly risen to first in morning sales in New England and dominates the Boston home market. Its growth far surpasses performance in distant regions, with ads proving highly valuable to Boston retailers. The proof slip on every advertisement in the Post’s composing room states this claim.
The Daily Post proclaims morning side sales in Boston exceed the Herald and Globe combined and will award a receipted bill to any advertiser who disproves it. It dares the Globe or Herald to accept a $1000 forfeit if they question the claim, to be settled by an impartial canvass of bona fide sales.
An exploration of how women’s blouses evolved from full fronts and backs to tighter back designs and then back to comfort. The piece chronicles fashion trials as designers shrink seams and alter silhouettes, noting persistent search for the ideal fit.
A narrator describes how underarm hangs distorted the line of a woman’s gown. She designs a tight front with a large flat box plait tucked under the belt to create slim, straight lines. Plain bodices replace the flattened plait for fuller figures, while others lift skirt lines onto the bodice. The blue crepon dress features golden brown taffeta panels and slashed sides. The latest styles follow these shaping ideas.
An alarm at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon from Box 87 in Cambridge reported a fire in the house on Concord Avenue near New Street owned by Philip Doherty. The two story and a half wooden structure, a rear shed, and the barn were damaged to about $1500. The insurance had expired days earlier. It is believed the fire started from a spark from a Fitchburg engine whose tracks ran near the property.
Farmers and cattle owners in Worcester organized the Massachusetts Farmers' League to seek careful tuberculine legislation, equal taxation, and simplified rules. Officers include Charles A. Gleason as president and W. C. Jewett as vice president. Governor Greenhalge reportedly changed his view on tuberculine and pledges fair enforcement if re-elected.
Sherwood Cavanaugh, 17, son of George H. Cavanaugh of Boston, fired a revolver through his right jaw on the Glover Farm in Dedham. He collapsed in the road after walking toward Herbert Chamberlain’s house and was rushed to Dr. Finn’s office. Despite temporary pulse revival, prognosis remains grave from hemorrhage and shock. The father attributes the act to the boy’s dullness at school and sensitive nature following a scolding.
The Post urges raising a purse to aid the destitute widow of John W. Wills, six children left without resources after the fatal incident in East Boston. Donations include 105.15 added to the fund, with contributions from William F. McClellan and Division 6 A. O. H. totaling 65.15, as the fund’s status shows ongoing receipts and balances.
The Division 6 AOH Band of Jin met in Partridge Hall North End last evening, initiating eleven members and receiving proposals. The Wills fund dance committee led by Timothy Denehy and others reported proceeds of $6.15 to be turned in to the Post.
Fragmentary poem lines praise dawn and nature acknowledging human folly. The speaker contrasts ancient truth in flowers with modern toil and the hope for a brighter day, invoking Eden and the enduring purity of hearts amid changing ages. Describes lark, flowers, forests, meadows, and humanity’s toil alongside divine guidance.
A Daily Telegraph article outlines a scheme by leading European Catholics to raise funds to buy Rome. The plan would bolster the Papacy’s temporal power, ease Italy’s debt and taxes, and restore peace and unity by reconciling church and state under Leo XIII.
Arch bishop Feehan issues a diocesan letter urging clergy to mobilize Catholic protest against Italy’s 2 September jubilee marking Rome’s capture. He instructs a special mass on Friday September 20 to publicly denounce the event and invite the faithful.
Ed mund Braham, after ten years away, opened a Boston recital series at Horticultural Hall before a large, appreciative audience. The extemporaneous pianist drew heavy applause and repeated encores, delighting critics with his skill in transforming themes into fresh marches and waltzes. His improvisations on audience requests and his acclaimed piccolo solo drew repeated calls for encores.
Josiah Quincy appeared before railroad commissioners on behalf of Cottage City Street Railway Company seeking authority to issue 15000 extra stock for line extension and improvement. No remonstrance. hearing continued to Sept 24. Blackstone Valley Street Railway filed for incorporation papers to secure a charter. Cordis Mills Company of Military remonstrated against location. Public hearing to follow.
The death investigation into H. P. Sullivan of the United States Army at Fort Snelling, Minn., yielded nothing new. The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias has the body in charge and will bury it today if unclaimed, with no known relatives in South Boston found yet. Sullivan reportedly left Fort Snelling August 26 for Boston with $300 in his pocket.
The city committee met last night and moved the Democratic caucuses from September 27 to September 2 to elect delegates. The adjustment updates the schedule for party activities and possible precinct implications.
The Boston police delay licenses while General Martin discusses the upcoming October 17 parade with plans for 600 to 600 troops, two bands, and a strong showing. Health issues delay license grants as Commissioner Clark recovers at Nahant, with new quarters at 29 Pemberton Square nearly ready for Commissioner Martin and Curtis.
Albert H. Siegstried longtime business manager of the Ladies' Home Journal Philadelphia died of peritonitis after a brief illness at Colonel Spalding’s residence in Waltham. He rose from Ohio lectures to journal business and led major growth at several papers before dying at about age forty. He leaves a wife who died two years prior, a daughter, and a son Fred H. aged under 20, editor of the University Courier.
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