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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post expresses hospitality to Mr Bryan despite divisions over the main campaign issue. The paper emphasizes courtesy toward a candidate nominated by a great convention for the nation’s highest office and calls for respectful treatment from Boston, Massachusetts and New England.
John R. Gentry's Portland performance on the Rigby track pushes pacing toward the two minute mark. The century long effort to develop the two minute horse has reduced seconds beyond two minutes and now seems within reach, though a real limit to speed remains uncertain.
The withdrawal of Hon. H. C. Thacher and Hon. T. J. Gargan from the resolutions committee signals serious losses for the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Thacher is a lifelong, selfless Democrat, while Gargan embodies the Irish Democratic element and has kept local politics on a high plane. Their exit robs the party of two influential leaders who contributed without personal gain.
Senator Carter shifts to McKinley support and Senator Teller signals bolting silver Republicans will back a revival of McKinleyism. The Canton speech defending the Sherman act suggests a barter with free silver elements for tariff backing, raising questions about a merged McKinley tariff and silver purchase law.
The article argues against a move to biennial elections, calling it a partisan tactic and urging preservation of frequent elections. It lauds Massachusetts for maintaining annual elections and for acting as a leader in ballot reform and social legislation, asserting the state should not imitate others.
Aiming at the domestic impact of free silver, the columnist argues higher prices would slash American housewives buying power. Families would face poorer food, thinner blankets, and fewer luxuries as prices rise under a silver standard, with Mexico shown as a comparison.
A noted Roxbury woman takes up bicycling to trim weight amid growing wheeling accidents blamed on fast riding. Open electric cars in cold weather draw praise and complaints as passengers endure frigid nights. Local rail figures Sam Lunt and Mose Shackley are praised for polish and popularity. Residents on Freeport Street commend Cesar for street improvements via the Post.
The piece argues that about one third of American women are housewives, especially in states with fewer men. It notes housewives manage family budgets and household economies, determining prices and purchases for groceries, clothing, and furnishings, shaping daily life and domestic affairs.
Town Topics notes an engagement soon to be announced for Mercer Pell brother of Archie Pell and Mary Ecclesine daughter of Joseph and Mrs Ecclesine. The bride to be is described as a charming young woman with connections to Baltimore and Boston ties through Dr. Mercer. Also mentioned is the November wedding of Maud Robinson to William Gordon at the Robinson homestead in New Brighton, Ohio.
A narrating client and Phillida spar over a moonlit misadventure as memory and restraint clash in a witty exchange. The scene shifts from cigars to a revealing rowboat moment and ends with a prankish reveal of a lost match case and a joke about nougatines.
The Reform Club meeting in Liverpool on Armenian atrocities drew thousands as Mr Gladstone and family arrived at noon. He entered Hengler's Circus amid loud cheers and a roaring welcome from packed crowds. Applause continued as he took the platform at 12:30 pm.
The article contrasts current hair styling with past trends, praising moderate grooming and four hair puffs. It also reports a Liverpool meeting where Gladstone condemned Turkish massacres of Armenians, urged British action, and called for government support toward protecting Christians.
Profiles span William Cookson Carpenter, practicing attorney in New York. W. W. McEwan of Jackson and his balloon ascents. Aaron Hayden of Robinson Maine with 2000 chickens and 1000 hens producing about 700 eggs daily. Lord Wolseley weighs cloth and color for British soldiers. Chester Alan Arthur's New York return and London residence. Grace Dodge's lunch clubs for factory girls. remarks on Zola’s wealth and poor business sense. H. R. Greenwood’s 100 ft by 56 ft grapevine with 20 gallons of fruit in Guntersville Alabama.
Part of the second edition of the Post Almanac for 1899 is on hand and selling for ten cents each. The publication price is twenty six cents. It includes full election reports silver and gold statistics financial tables and many items of information. 432 pages an invaluable show monitor. Apply at the Boston Post counting room.
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