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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post notes William E. Gladstone’s dramatic comeback in Liverpool showing unchanged intellect and vigor. It contrasts his candor with Salisbury government constraints and highlights Bryan’s reception as Democrats debate income tax and silver coinage policy.
An editorial condemns Yale College students for interrupting William Jennings Bryan during a speech on the New Haven green. It argues the act dishonors the institution and calls for parental discipline and a formal apology to Bryan.
Voters are urged to register before the four remaining days as 83 000 names appear on the new list. The piece argues registration can exceed last year’s totals with 2000 names daily, despite criticism of the law as unjust to naturalized citizens.
The article cites rising serious bicycle crashes including fatalities as a warning against abuse of riding for sport. It urges riders, especially beginners, to avoid excessive speed, recognize roadway hazards, and ride at a controlled pace, noting tandem bikes require even greater care to prevent injuries and nuisance on the road.
The Bryan meetings in Boston drew a tremendous crowd with the Common event likely the largest open air gathering here. Music Hall hosted an enthusiastic audience for an hour and a half as Bryan spoke despite a weak voice, displaying sincerity and strong character.
The document argues that free silver lowers currency value, raising prices while wages lag. It cites Civil War era depreciation and modern needs of U S women dependent on wages, urging a sound money return. It weaves in social observations from a West End scene and mentions local figures and events to illustrate economic theory in civic life.
Tomorrow's Sunday Post promises bold features on a Morphine Club in a respectable Boston neighborhood and the brutalities faced by political prisoners on Portland's Isle of Insanity. It reports on medical uses of deadly poisons, Murray Crane's life, a campaign song, and sensational society glimpses across Boston.
A reader notes the Park Theatre sign misread as Enry E Dixey and reports a Boston Gas Company official blaming bicycles for business losses. He observes cooler weather dampening West End pleasure rides as receipts fall, contrasting with a boastful summer. The author seeks public information in a large apartment.
United States Minister McDonald to take a gold seal ring to the Shah in Persia. Baron Hirsch estate in Brunn cited as 148,358,924 francs to widow with legacies to adopted daughter and charities, plus debts and Austrian taxes. Young Chief of the Umatilla tribe granted state permission for sixty days travel to Wallowa with friendly assurances to whites.
The article notes skirts and sleeves shrinking for a neater look in new gowns. It discusses relief from carrying heavy goods, uncertainty over a definite new skirt design, and many market designs. A model is described as scant and square at the feet, gathered in four belt places.
The item describes front and back panels of skirts with aproned fronts and narrow side gores, using umbrella gore for back breadth. It notes a plain belt, a snug fit, and coordinates with a corselet belt bolero and a white satin front with Honiton lace appliqué, highlighting Honiton lace as the hour’s favorite.
A new convert interrupts the East Harmouth First Congregational Church prayer meeting seeking prayers to become a fisher of men. The minister and congregation respond briefly, and the hour ends with ten minutes remaining.
Includes a lobster salad recipe for one large lobster with lettuce eggs mustard salt pepper butter sugar cream or milk and hot vinegar plus fifteen minute cooking guidance. Also features a column of timely wifs jokes and light anecdotes from a 1900s periodical, with brief quips about society, theatre, elevators, and marriage.
Multiple congregations list Sunday programs with pastors and sermon topics. Tremont Temple hosts Lorimer Pierson services and baptism. Old South Church offers 10:30 and 7:30 p m sessions. Church of the Ascension and other churches schedule morning and evening sermons, Sunday schools, and special events. Harvest Home events at People's Temple feature baptisms and a choir. numerous denominations including Congregationalist, Presbyterian, Unitarian, and Christian associations advertise services and meetings.
The week brings first local performances of The Mummy at Park Theatre with Robert Hilliard and a strong company. Herrmann the magician appears at Hollis, Mme Herrmann dances, Nanon opera at Castle Square, Libera revived at Columbia, and May Smith Robbins presents Little Trixey at Grand Theatre. The Grand Opera House stock performs The Wages of Sin with Lucius Henderson in vaudeville. Two Little Vagrants enters its second week at Museum.
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