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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1894
Page
4
The text critiques Populist rule under Tillman in South Carolina, arguing it corrupts the solid South. It warns Alabama backers that Kolb’s version of Tillmanism could unleash similar ideas and harm democratic sanity. The piece casts Populists as a harmful, dangerous group.
The article quotes a stage of Senate delay over the tariff bill led by Senator Voorhees. It notes Republicans expect weeks to months of debate and a disunited Democratic majority. It urges business sentiment to pressure swift settlement, arguing two months of talk won’t change votes. It asks if Republicans will join Democrats to warn delay is harmful.
A Kentucky public statement urges the retirement of Congressman Breckinridge over a morality scandal linked to the Pollard-Breckinridge case. The author argues his conduct harms Kentucky’s reputation and domestic ideals, calling for removal despite his evident abilities.
Republicans in the state legislature confront consequences of tampering with woman suffrage as Governor’s office signals concern about political miscalculation and public reaction.
The piece blames the Republican majority for hollow politicking and misjudging the impact of municipal woman suffrage. It argues the promise of female votes in city elections risks broader consequences for the party and state, warning that solid district gains may backfire.
The West End company faces scrutiny for failing to pave streets where its tracks run. The city should enforce contract duties, ensuring fair treatment and realization of obligations in exchange for franchises. Mayor Matthews should initiate investigation and pursue legal claims.
The Governor weighs the Hoar seat with term expiring next March. Greenhalge favors eighteen years of service and may pressure Hoar to join that view. The era calls for hustling in the Republican party as Dawes retired and Greenhalge rose to the nomination.
A fragment from a Boston era column recounts crowds around a Washington street bookstore displaying war pictures. It also mentions April events at Harvard Appleton Chapel, Cambridge City Hall gardens, bicycle usage in South Boston, Kilham sailing to Europe for health, and light sketches of local reporters and Registrar William J. Breen.
The banquet praised a man known for timely presence in events. A friend enjoys variety theatres and plans visits, showing impatience with delays. The conversation reveals a habit of weekly theatre attendance and curiosity about performance improvements. Boston is highlighted as a theatre town.
Mr. Preston Lawrence gains Newport citizenship and appears on the voting list as a Republican. A bust of actor John McCullough is shipped from Newport to New York for Lambs Club by sculptor W. Clark Noble. Mrs. James A. Garfield visits Washington with her son-in-law and daughter. Horace Leslie Hotchkiss Jr plans to marry Dora Toffey. his bachelor dinner lists John H. Macy as best man and several ushers. Mrs. Rutherford of San Francisco and George Crocker announce their engagement at a Washington luncheon. Princeton’s Dr James McCosh turns eighty three. celebrations are muted by the Sunday birthday.
New York dispatch notes a potential engagement between Howard Gould and actress Odette Tyler. Age claims vary with her father General Kirkland asserting 16 at marriage in 1883, a former husband citing 18, while odds tilt toward Tyler being 30 and Gould 23. The dispute includes family religious ties and shifting timelines.
A prominent House member questions the constitutionality of the woman suffrage bill as written. He suggests referring the act to the Supreme Court for interpretation before Senate consideration, citing a Charlestown case and warning the bill may cause a legal snarl requiring a formal opinion.
A convention of the State and county officers of the A O H was held yesterday at the United States Hotel with Maurice P. Clare presiding. Attendees included John L. McKeever State secretary W S O Mahony State treasurer BE J Slattery John Ford M J Murphy J M Hayes BE J Delehanty F A Glasheen J D Casey J W Glynn J J St James. The state delegate opened with a stirring address and a report on transportation to Omaha for the May national convention. Arrangements were made for conveying the delegates.
A reader forwards an 1776 Georgia bill copy asking about its value. The reply states the copy is actually a certificate for an old colonial coin and holds more value as a keepsake than for sale, since collectors offered only 25 cents for the original.
John Foye of 117 Harbor Street is named as the 64 year old victim of the Pleasant Street crossing incident on Saturday evening. The shoemaker’s body will be moved to East Boston today for burial.
A Somerville Journal verse notes an April 1, 1894 memory of a man who proposed to the witching maid a year earlier. He earned eight a week and his love is still strong though she speaks her mind, making even a statue wince.
The article reports on Miss Odette Tyler and Howard Gould's engagement amid rumors about her past. Gould defends her, stating she improperly divorced in New York, not New Jersey, and praises her character. Miss Tyler's father General Kirkland confirms consent to the engagement and pending marriage timing. Edgar Crissman, her former husband, comments positively on her.
The letter asks for birthplaces of notable figures. It states Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington was born at Dangan Castle, Meath, Ireland on May 1, 1769. Lord Cardigan was born in Cardiganshire, Wales in 1797. Sir Garnet Wolseley was born at Golden Bridge House near Dublin, Ireland on June 4, 1833.
The article details Graham's last Boston concert trip before five weeks away, with large crowds at Brockton Lynn and especially Boston Theatre. It lists stars in the program including Jules Levy and Florrie West and notes next-season plans and other theatre events around town.
John B O Reilly Literary Association plans an Irish speaking gathering at Alpha Hall 18 Essex street Boston inviting all speakers with no charge. Eugene Davis to lecture on the first Sunday next month and the meeting plans to preserve old Irish history songs poems and proverbs in a no English event to unite Irish speakers.
In Lynn on April 1 the Division 7 members attended St Marys in a body and received holy communion. Father Teeling complimented them at mass and their street procession drew a notable crowd.
Division 6 of the A. O. H. of South Boston joined in a full church service at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary receiving holy communion from Father J. J. McNulty. He delivered an eloquent sermon praising the divisions example.
A memorial service was held in Berkeley Temple yesterday morning for the late Francis Greenleaf Pratt Jr. The service included a special musical program by the choir and a memorial sermon by Rev. Mr. Dickinson. He highlighted Pratt's philanthropic acts and his steadfast church involvement.
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