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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1895
Page
4
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The Aldermen passed the $12,000 Fourth of July appropriation in line with the Post and Common Council. Voters will see a national celebration fitting the people's expectations. The Mayor is urged to approve the bill and the Fourth of July item.
The Japanese shooter Koyama receives a life sentence rather than torture or death, seen as a civilizing show of mercy. The incident is framed as aiding China through a tempered punishment amid armistice and peace terms adjustments, with Li Hung Chang spared further danger.
The Board of Aldermen, by laying the mayor's veto aside, avoids immediate wrangling though no settlement is reached. The mayor’s stance, backed by the amended charter, places permit authority with the executive. Only the Supreme Court can decide the issue, so for now the prudent course is to drop the dispute.
The recent patent decisions spark competition in telephony with Bell rivals expanding in the West and the Hudson area cutting prices by more than half. New York and Brooklyn may follow as a new entrant reshapes rates and service quality, signaling a major five year shift in price and performance.
A Scranton U S Circuit Court action seeks damages for alleged wrongful confinement in an insane asylum. The piece recounts Dickinson as a Republican stalwart used by party managers, highlighting political drama and the cost of service.
A woman seeks vindication of her sanity and damages for injuries claimed from the ingratitude of the political party she notably served, hoping for success in court.
The assault on the Legislature's subway act is ill timed and unnecessary. Boston has already enacted the law, funded it, and begun contracts in good faith. Citizens favor completion, and the Legislature should proceed with any necessary measures to advance the project.
A Woburn steam boiler exploded despite passing inspection and insurance scrutiny. The piece argues state boiler inspection should be universal to protect human life, noting the insurer’s review did not prevent disaster and suggesting neglect or ignorance may have caused the failure.
The Boston Music Hall program for tomorrow offers top tier entertainment with an afternoon and evening show. The testimonial to the author of America promises variety and substantial interest, aiming to draw a full house with premier Boston music and accompanying performances.
East Boston girls Helen Higgins and Justine McNaughton grace upcoming May events with Mrs. Butler guiding children's festivals. Joseph H. O Neil Jr. visits the White House after meeting President Cleveland, while Nat recalls postmaster intrigues and a Mt Washington office offer. Contractor William Gore heads to Wilmington for a major job, and a Park Theatre usher reference is corrected for Max Bernstein.
Local mill circles report strong demand and rising production with 370 000 pieces sold last week and 649 000 the week before. Several mills pay dividends from 1 2 to 2 percent as new transit and steamboat ventures emerge in Narragansett Bay and nearby waters.
The article notes Democratic leaders favor a delegate convention for mayoral nomination, with opposition expected over departing from the city committee nominating process. It details a forthcoming 25 member sub committee selection and debates on Hayes amendments to create a balanced committee and a formal campaign structure.
At 2 30 yesterday afternoon at Mrs H T Spooner's residence Boston's prominent citizens debated prison reform. Governor Greenhalge chaired urging a new house of correction and state control of county prisons. A resolution created a committee to advance the South Boston project.
City workers crowd the corridors of City Hall seeking employment as promises from campaign days go unfulfilled. Dissatisfaction with the Curtis administration’s civil service plan grows as hundreds certify to the commissioners but few are chosen, and job seekers from all ranks demand fresh distributions in coming weeks.
City Hall cheers as Board of Aldermen align with Common Council on staffing, but laborer hiring is postponed. Republicans push to delay spring and summer street work until late summer or autumn to boost election chances. A top Republican calls Superintendent Wheeler a “corker” and warns of a party reckoning, while Alderman Bryant denies the impeachment talk when questioned.
Ottumwa Iowa April 1 coal operators and miners clash as about eight thousand of Iowa's twelve thousand miners face a strike. Six hundred Ottumwa area miners demand the Ottumwa scale adopted Friday and threaten to strike if unmet. In Centreville three thousand miners vow to strike, with all but two mines in the district to close.
Connellsville Pennsylvania workers vow to raise wages by 16 percent as Frick Company plan triggers an imminent strike. The decision forestalls a regional labor action and maintains current operations.
In New York the United States Circuit Court allowed Thomas C. Platt and Marsden J. Perry receivers of the New York and New England Railroad Company to pay interest on the terminal mortgage coupons due April 1, 1895 for six months ending March 31 totaling 30000 dollars. The court also ordered payment of six months rental for the Rockville railroad due April 1 amounting to 2281.88 dollars.
Lawrence news reports a record 164 liquor license applications filed with city commissioners by April 1. Among them 120 from first and fourth class common victuallers, 6 innholders, 7 wholesalers, 5 clubs, 26 druggists. several druggists face potential state board rejection.
Acton townsfolk vote for selectmen E F Conant D J Wetherbee Isaiah Hutchins with Horace F Tuttle named town clerk and J K W Wetherbee as treasurer Total appropriations rise to 9955 including 6205 for schools 2500 for April 19 celebration and 2300 for roads and bridges License vote shows No 172 Yes 61.
A 19th century ceremony in Boston honors Rev. Samuel Francis Smith author of America with a miniature Columbian Liberty bell. Governors from Wyoming and Iowa send praise and pledge school tributes, urging unity and patriotic spirit nationwide.
Attorney Merrick, for the Whiskey Trust receivers, filed in U S Court a petition asking reimbursement to stockholders for alleged large profits lost due to slop contracts set at low figures to Nelson Morris by the Green hut crowd. A parallel bill against the old crowd for due sums will follow in State courts.
Judge Lacombe in New York granted the resignations of Edward F. Lawrence and John F. Mitchell as receivers of the Distillers and Cattle Feeding Company known as the Whiskey Trust and named John McNulta as sole receiver. The former receivers must file a joint report within fifteen days and all assets are to be turned over to McNulta in trust.
New York April 1 Mrs Paran Stevens age 70 is seriously ill with pneumonia at her home at the corner of Fifty seventh street and Fifth avenue reports say Mrs Stevens is in danger from the illness.
Veterans department outlines plans for a large Boston ceremony in Music Hall on April d including morning music by Baldwin's Cadet Band and remarks by Curtis Guild and religious leaders Governor Greenhalge and other dignitaries to attend Thousands of Grand Army posts will be represented with ushers and a Harvard Glee Club performance of an original ode to America set to Fair Harvard marking one of New England's notable public events
The Harvard Quartet performed at a Music Hall testimonial on April 3 praising America and its liberty. The piece celebrated patriotic poetry and songs honoring the nation, blending themes of loyalty and national pride with musical tribute.
Jeremiah McKeogh of 46 Commercial Street reports he sheltered a person he believed to be Alfred Dewhirst, later identifying the guest with Lucy Dewhirst from yesterday’s Post story. He says the youth stayed briefly, claimed a job on the Bostonia, and departed for Liverpool with his brother and wife.
The Alfred Keen, 227 tons from Rockland Maine bound for New York with 3300 barrels of lime, struck Trinity Ledge in rough seas. The lime caught fire and was thrown overboard. The crew landed at High Head Yarmouth Bay. all aboard saved except the mate who was killed leaping to a boat.
Provincetown April 1 The schooner Chester R. Lawrence from Rockport Maine Captain Otto arrived burning from a lime cargo. J G Whitcomb has sealed the vessel and aimed to smother the fire while the crew camp on deck. The ship is cooling down after inspection.
North Scituate April 1. The dwelling house of Elias Fowler, occupied by him, was completely destroyed by fire this morning. All furniture burned, with two dollars in money. Cause attributed to basement fluentive que, no insurance.
James A. Buller remains at 81 Waltham Street with his wife, awaiting word on their daughter and the 14 month old deserted child. The parents of the girl and Wesley A. Campbell are unnamed, and no new information has emerged since yesterday’s full account. The old couple hope their daughter will be rescued from her alleged fate and return to the child. The infant remains quiet despite its precarious predicament.
An observation on dress codes notes that clothing proclaims character. The article cites a recent theater box with three unchaperoned young ladies in evening dress attracting audience attention.
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