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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1894
Page
4
A fresh bill proposes a new bond series under Treasury discretion and avoids seigniorage as a coinage basis. It aims to answer objections to the Bland bill but revives the unsettled silver question, risking market demoralization while the economy is still healing from the depression.
The editorial notes an improving employment picture as spring begins. Manufacturing shows progress despite Congress delays on tariffs, and nationwide labor demand rises. Immigrant bureau offices report ample calls, suggesting work will be available for willing workers before the hot season.
The author denounces Coxey's "army" as a travesty on labor and insists wage earners should not follow a self styled leader. It labels the march as a demonstration for tramps and urges Massachusetts workers to view Washington, noting its beauty and April weather.
Boston lawmakers should empower a board to regulate underground electric cables with full authority to carry out the reform. The exact composition of the regulating board is less critical. a new board may not be necessary.
The author argues that officials already in charge can handle the burying of overhead electric wires, but emphasizes the need for clear and sufficient legislative power. Without strong authority, the project risks failure despite consensus on the policy and urgency to proceed.
The Evening Post begins publication today reflecting the Post’s rapid circulation growth in Boston and vicinity. The paper attributes the upsurge to reader support and pledges fearless service to the public, while praising the public for the section’s success.
The Liberal majority in Parliament has eroded from thirty six to collapse after absences and abstentions. Labouchere’s amendment and a minor East London water bill vote show fragile support for Lord Rosebery. A dissolution looms if the premier cannot shore up his position, with uncertain effects on the Irish issue amid a troubled British political scene.
A column reflects on a street encounter between two men in Washington street, noting hard times and a conductor’s steadfast approach to work. It then surveys bells history from Hebrew scriptures to Constantine the Great, and ends with a Lawrence parade of twenty boys in cold costumes.
A speaker describes a scene where a 12 year old boy leads a troupe imitating Coxey's Army. The boys sport tattered white outfits and a banner proclaims We won't work. It is bread we want.
The column highlights Mr and Mrs Robert H May of Muncie celebrating their golden wedding. It mentions William D Howells on daily labor, the Illinois stance on direct popular election of Senators, John C Black's bid to succeed Cullom, ex Governor N S Berry at 98, General Booth’s Salvation Army jubilee in Canada, Ada Negri Italy 22, Mrs Munnington Caffyn wife of an Australian physician, and her educational rise despite her father's opposition.
The column laments April weather with snow and slush from the Great Lakes, mocking forecasts for sun and warmth. It jokes about storing spring storms in Alaska and urges readers to wear rubbers to avoid soggy streets and newspaper row delays.
The three masted schooner Mary A Hood of Philadelphia with water pipe from Bath Maine ran ashore broadside on off Strawberry Hill and lies in a bad position likely total loss. Crew rescued by life savers from the station. Built in 1873 and valued at $12000 excluding cargo.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Maplewood was dedicated this afternoon with Rt. Rev. Bishop Brady of Boston presiding. Rev. Father O'Callaghan and Rev. John I. Lane assisted. 75 youths received confirmation. vesper and benediction followed the sermon.
Francis J. Tay aged 75 of 8 Telegraph Street South Boston died after apoplexy at City Hospital. Albert H. White, about 50, said to be from Leominster New Hampshire, also died of apoplexy at the hospital after being stricken on Worcester Square. his body remains unclaimed at the morgue.
The Rev. P. J. Donahue was consecrated Bishop of Wheeling at Baltimore Cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons led the ceremony with a large assembly of archbishops and bishops. Archbishop Satolli’s secretary attended, and Arch bishop Kain preached the sermon. Archbishop Williams of Boston was present.
The St Marys Y M C A Baseball Club has organized for the season and seeks strong out of town clubs to schedule games with a guaranteed payment. They request a match for the afternoon of April 19 and provide contact through William J McGlinchy at the St Marys Y M C A on North Margin Street in Boston.
Police raided the Social Hour Reform Club in Fall River and confiscated 176 bottles of lager beer and other intoxicating liquors. The club, noted as a local political body, has been a frequent source of newspaper topics due to its quarters and activities.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Burnham of the First Congregational Church resigns this morning after nine years in Springfield. He departs to become pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in St. Louis Missouri, having previously served in Fall River.
The Cunard steamship Gallia arrived at East Boston amid a snow storm and gale. She carries 383 people including 255 passengers on the voyage with 128 crew. Captain Tom Hewitson commands. T J Edwards of the company is in Boston.
The Gallia, Cunard's Boston to Liverpool liner, drew a modest crowd despite bragging of 16 knot speed and 7000 horsepower. Reports note her 48 hour ocean advantage, its impact on Boston transit, and her upcoming April 14 sailing with open inspection Friday.
The city moved the Lincoln street fire alarm box to Bedford street sidewalk, placing it on a hollow iron post similar to lamp posts. The transfer ends years of its wall mounting and marks the box as the most dreaded alarm fixture now on a street post.
The red Hire alarm station box on the post side features a gaslight and ringing instructions. It has sounded for major fires including the Boston Fire of 1872 causing immense losses, the Claflin store blaze of 1889, the Shoe and Weather Exchange fire, and the Lincoln street Horace Partridge building fire of 1893, with multi‑million losses and several lives lost.
Dedham street station officers raided five keepers of an allowed kitchen barroom in the fifth division last night. Officers reported satisfactory results with the operation and the action is described as successful.
Neath Braintree a quiet celebration honors Mr. and Mrs. Thayer on their seventy fifth wedding anniversary. Relatives visit the aged pair at their nearly seventy year old home as friends and church members attend with flowers and memories.
In Minot Hall a double wedding united Joseph Lefkowith to Rosa Berger and Samuel Lefkowith to Theresa Reichmen. Rabbis R Lasker and Canter Chaloff officiated as Snow's Orchestra played. A collation followed with many guests in attendance.
Delegates Atkinson and Hammerson spoke in Lowell regarding Washington Mills strikers at Lawrence. They complained Lawrence city officials prohibited street parades and acted officiously, and the union promised to assist with an entertainment in Lowell next Saturday to aid the strikers.
Central Labor Union in Brockton admits three Stitchers' Union delegates, an innovation as no women had joined from any branch before. They received a request from Electric Workers of Boston organizers for help in organizing Brockton trades. Reported four more shoe manufacturers applied for the Lasters' Protective Union hand stamp and web weavers endorsed the stamp and the shoe workers blue label.
William B. Durant of Boston corrects a recent Post report claiming he favored referring woman suffrage to the people and then voted against it. He says he spoke and voted for the reference, citing the Senate journal for proof. Dated April 9, 1804.
Buffalo officers arrested Charles Kennedy George Henderson and Edward Patterson after seizing more than 400 pounds of opium valued at 4000 dollars from a Chinese store on Division Street. The contraband was wrapped in Vancouver newspapers and yielded a $12 per pound duty. three Chinese store operators Wing Wong and Lee escaped.
At about 11 pm in John McGowan’s barber shop in Chelsea, a piece of stovepipe fell from the ceiling as William Estedelle sat for a shave. He leaped away as the barber began, a severe cut opened on his face, and Dr. Chipman set five stitches. The razor narrowly cut an artery in his throat?
The Walrus arrived with 10 000 seals after being crushed in ice fifteen days earlier. The ship was leaking and badly damaged with timbers broken and sides driven in. The crew abandoned the vessel for a week during repairs as other ships also suffered similar mishaps and the seal fishery remains in poor condition.
Huested W. R. Hoyt prominent Connecticut lawyer and politician died at his Greenwich home aged 52. He was the youngest elected to the State Senate and, as Speaker of the House, earned a reputation for brilliance and fairness. His Fourth Connecticut Regiment rose from the brigade’s rear to lead the state units.
The Glasgow Mills in South Hadley Falls will reopen Monday the 16th after a shutdown since August. Three hundred workers will return to their jobs as production resumes at the plant.
South Boston Council of the Knights of Columbus held a well attended concert at St Augustine's School Hall despite bad weather. The Columbia Theatre orchestra led by Henry Mullaly performed with a line of soloists and readers including Mrs. McNary Mildred Mullaly and John Kelley. Delegations from Lynn Chelsea Charlestown and Woburn attended and a dinner followed in Delaquin Hall.
John Conlon, 68, a leading Portsmouth merchant and longtime director and treasurer of Portsmouth Brewing Company, died this morning at his Middle Street home after a long illness. A Democrat, he served on the Board of Aldermen and represented his ward in the State Legislature. He leaves a widow, three sons and one daughter.
A fleet of coastwise vessels entered Salem harbor yesterday seeking safety from a weekend storm. The storm began Saturday morning and intensified hourly, forcing ships to seek refuge. All vessels reportedly escaped the storm unharmed.
The funeral for Manley W. McClure was held at his residence 92 Washington Avenue North Cambridge at 2 PM yesterday. Delegations attended from the various societies of which he was a member.
David Madden a hostler at Orrin B. Shepley livery stable 1446 Walnut Chelsea has been missing since 9 PM Friday. He left to go home to 1181-2 Poplar Street where he lives with his mother and two brothers but did not reach home and has not been seen since. He is about 87, not a drinker and worked for six months.
Principal damage from the Cambridge storm was to electric wires. Last night electric heats were installed in many sections. Fire alarm wires were disarranged in the morning but soon repaired. Telephone company linemen worked all day to restore service.
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