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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1894
Page
4
A Nebraska populist senator seeks a two month talk period on the tariff bill with a June vote. Senator Mills offers to let the Senate end debate after ten days by the previous question. Today the Senate must choose between a prolonged partisan talkathon or a businesslike proceed.
The piece laments a second week of Senate debate on a reform bill, noting public weariness with delays that imply incompetence or indifference. It argues the public would accept an imperfect measure as a start and urges action to avoid further disfavor.
The Hon. John E. Russell tells the Evening Post that the reform tariff marks a hopeful shift from McKinleyism. He warns against Massachusetts Senate opposition and credits protection with handicapping the region's business and labor.
Citizens of Barstable press for establishing a normal school in southeastern Massachusetts to serve six counties with a population near half a million. They argue Bridgewater is crowded and healthful Barnstable offers economy and consensus, not a grab for state subsidy.
Proceedings described yesterday argue for configuring the next normal school at Barnstable. The hearing emphasized Barnstable as the chosen location and urged legislative approval for construction.
The first issue of The Evening Post drew instant popularity across Boston with wide circulation. Readers report delivery issues amid rivalry with the Herald Globe, while staff vow improvements and prompt attention to any missed copies.
The House of Representatives voted to place electric wires underground in Boston and the Board of Aldermen ordered the West End railway feed wires placed in conduits. The mercantile affairs committee bill would place wire regulation under a city department with full powers, aiming for prompt action by June for overhead wires to come down and a six month conduit deadline for West End feeds.
Senator Hill of New York publicly attacks the administration on the Senate floor while praising indirect taxation over direct taxes. He claims to act as a Democrat ready to support tariff reform within vague principles, but his timing and clarity are questioned as he criticizes the current tariff bill.
The long ago Moody revival in Boston is recalled as many locals recall his health turn. Secretary Morton visits Boston amid chatter about spring political candidates and the intense daily mail faced by Mayor Matthews. Chief Inspector Coulter is described as facing threats from the pressure.
A collage of brief notes: Potter Palmer buys 800 Bibles for a Chicago hotel. editors and leaders from Britain Belgium and the US face quirks and career twists. Mentions include Justice Field Brewer Smyrna Greek study, Manuel Garcia’s age, Senator Brice’s hospitality bill, Hardy on labor, Whitelaw Reid’s career, the Duke of York’s public role, and Pierre Jouy’s Smithsonian work.
In the Pollard Breckinridge trial Judge Bradley outlines jury instructions and rules on prayers for the plaintiff and defense. Calderon Carlisle opens for the plaintiff detailing alleged misconduct, questionable witnesses, and the defendant's character, urging the jury to scrutinize letters and meetings from 1884 onward.
Washington April 9 A resolution to expel W C P Breckinridge may be introduced in the House after his trial ends with a Republican sponsor and a Kentucky Democrat likely to back it. Previous expulsions cited include John C Breckinridge in 1861 and 17 others for disloyalty, with prior cases of resignation or forced removal and one notable assault on Charles Sumner by Preston Brooks.
The House rejects amendments to a bill regulating liquor sales and licensee payments. Debates on teacher certification, gas company restrictions, and railroad lease findings follow as committees report on aqueduct stock, taxation, and street railways. Senate street railway petitions include Boston to Brockton and Boston to Lowell routes.
A Cape Cod delegation led by Senator Kendrick and John Simpkins Jr. urged the committee on expenditures to place one of the proposed normal schools in Barnstable County arguing distance, training access, and cost advantages favor the Cape location. General John L. Swift and other Cape advocates supported the plea before executive session.
The transit committee held an executive session after a final public hearing to weigh rapid transit options. Exponents for Mack elevated, Meigs, Reynolds White yoke system, and Boynton bicycle systems presented, with emphasis on avoiding state aid and immediate construction if chartered.
The committee on corporation laws held a final hearing on a bill prohibiting railroad corporations from issuing stocks or bonds without Board of Railroad Commissioners approval. Advocates urged action to prevent stock watering while objections sought to limit board authority and propose appeals to courts or Legislature.
The Keeley treatment is praised as the cure for inebriety morphinism and cigarette smoking. Imitators are noted and authorized Keeley Institutes listed in Haverhill Lexington Worcester Springfield North Adams Massachusetts Providence Rhode Island and West Haven Connecticut with contact at The Keeley Institute or the Bureau of Information in Boston.
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