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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post notes resumption of work in New England factories, with woollen and cotton mills restarting across Rhode Island and Fall River. Thousands of workers return to jobs as weekly productivity rises, signaling a broad revival driven by restored demand and confidence.
The piece lauds John W. Corcoran as a steadfast Democratic State committee chairman who has loyally supported the party through tough campaigns and calls for unity over division. It notes his risks and sacrifices and argues that Massachusetts Democrats achieved success by friendship and cooperation, not by disintegration, urging continued spirit to win further gubernatorial elections.
Treasury orders reduce expenses at customs houses leading to staff cuts and salary reductions. The piece blames the late Republican Congress for wasteful spending on public buildings and river and harbor improvements, contrasting it with the need to fund the customs service responsibly. It decries the policy as mean and politically driven.
The Chinese statesman Li Hung Chang plans to write a book about the United States after returning home. His American impressions, potentially as sensational as Mrs Trollope’s, come with noted lack of perspective. Local Chinese workers and missionaries might offer revealing counterpoints to his observations.
The Boston city must provide adequate school accommodations for every pupil. The Dorchester relief by using a building as a school is noted, but overall the city lags behind demand. The editorial calls for foresight to expand schoolhouses as population grows and avoids taking sides on which authorities handle the funds.
The speaker declares it a shame and disgrace that accommodations have not been provided in Boston and demands urgent action to ensure they are provided promptly and effectively.
A columnist argues that free silver would devalue life insurance payments to women, noting Massachusetts data on death claims and policies. The piece warns depreciation would halve insured funds for widows and orphans, urging women to demand fair value from insurers.
The Observant Citizen describes army worms on Waumbeck and Wyoming streets and other Highlands areas. Residents spray Paris green, water, and use tools while joking about swatting worms with a club. Neighbors watch quail feast on worms and discuss imported birds for pest control.
A Persian guest at a Boston Back Bay club remarked on the wealth of the hosts and questioned why rich men do not hire the unemployed. Nearby chatter included school closures at Edward Everett and a witty nod to Shakspeare in Rev. Dr. Stafford's corner-stone discourse.
Mrs A E Rhinehart of Denver, born in California, began cycling in 1895 and soon rode ten centuries in ten days in July. The English upper ten families average seven or eight children, with many notable counts and dukes claiming large brood sizes. Li Hung Chang declined a dog gift saying his entourage ate that variety, though others enjoyed it.
A sombre season follows a riotous color period with black predominating. Young girls will wear black accented by a bright red lining to avoid a matronly look. Black silks and heavy textiles will be favored, with plain silk or taffeta as choices.
The article notes a shift from brocaded silks to plain materials for wear and describes the covert coat as the fall jacket with slight length and sleeve changes. It highlights rough cloth jackets trimmed with braid and frogs for heavy, long wear, and tan broadcloth dressy jackets with white satin linings.
An old Nantucket story follows Jennie Lurgess and her brother Robbie Gardner who vanish at sea after a beachday. Ten years later a roving sailor-nurse brings Robbie back to life on a wharf ship in a storm where Dr Burgess reveals the shell that proves Robbie's identity. The shell links siblings and a transformed life for Jennie and Carl Burgess.
A collage of quips and jokes from periodicals including the Commercial Bulletin and Detroit Tribune reflects lighthearted views on sparrows pedals dancing captains and social foibles. It notes a failing hop crop yet notes youths will still dance and other witticisms on manners and misprints.
The Board of Aldermen approved an order allowing Boston Pneumatic Transit Company to lay and maintain underground conduits for mail packages and other articles by pneumatic power. The mayor may veto within ten days. a veto last year by ex Mayor Curtis blocked similar action. The vote list included Allen Barry Bryant and others with Presho and Lee against. Charles abstained while Dyar was absent. The meeting also saw a lamp superintendent appointment, street closure orders for a veteran firemen parade, and a park revenue data request from Alderman Barry. Actor Thomas Shea attended with manager George H. Brennan.
Washington Sept 21 Commissioner Murphy reports 40 374 new pensioners added in the year and 3873 restored, totaling 44247 with 44093 losses. The June 30 1896 roll stood at 970678. Disbursements reached 138 214 000 while appropriations totaled 149 000 000 leaving a 1 790 000 balance. He urges uniform examination and notes gaps in widow pensions for pre 1868 deaths.
The Post Almanac second edition is on hand offering 482 pages of election reports silver and gold statistics financial tables and many other facts at ten cents a copy with the publication price of twenty five cents. Apply at the Boston Post counting room.
A large red ox stood near Apollo Garden Roxbury as a McKinley Hobart barbecue drew limited attendance. Receipts were meager despite 100 printed tickets and a lone $8 charcoal request, while speakers failed to appear and eggs were hurled at a staged "African Dodger" figure.
The Lynn mayor Peter M Neal celebrated his birthday at his Washington street home with city officials from 1861 to 1865 in attendance. The same notices George F Young was found dead in bed at his Shepard street home this morning at age earlier life details included Born in Jersey Dec. 14 1815. Disbandment of Company I Eighth Regiment avoided by election of officers Second Lieutenant John Williams elected captain and H Downey named second lieutenant to appear before board Wednesday.
Amelia, a newborn joined by siblings born to Mrs O H Stickle in Stratford, died at Bridgeport Hospital this morning after a week of illness. The remaining babies are reported to be in good condition.
The Indiana governors presented to the battleship Indiana a silver service and library cost over 8000 dollars. The gift was made on September 21 during a formal state ceremony with a party of distinguished Indiana figures in attendance.
Mrs Cleveland visited friends in Marion today before returning to Washington on the lightship tender Rodgers. The President and Secretary Carlisle remained at Gray Gables for the day.
A correspondent asks the editor to provide seating capacities for Keith's New Theatre and the Boston Theatre, requesting guidance through the newspaper columns.
Ninety two Democrats seek seats in the Massachusetts Legislature with caucuses on October 2 determining nominations. Ward by ward filings show surprises, ongoing anti machine clashes in Wards 1 and 18, and candidates like Timothy W. Coakley in Ward 19 amid Bryan Sewall and free silver backing.
The Glee Club holds a meeting today led by manager Leon Baldwin. Faculty votes to wire the observatory for electric lighting. The law library of 700 books moves to the new Law School building. Beacon Association meets Wednesday noon. The ’99 Men's Club met Monday. Currier Wheeler and Keliger form a committee to plan a sophomore freshmen baseball game and cane rush. The Rev Dr Moore addresses Matriculation day on Oct 7. Mount Vernon League announces officers for the new year. A Bryan Club is formed at the College of Liberal Arts.
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