This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1895
Page
4
The author praises the subway commission as able and competent, with public respect and support. They argue the right leadership prevents missteps and condemn “schemers” and weak hands, asserting the commission is above suspicion and a fortunate choice for a major city project.
Chairman Crocker defends the subway arguing it increases capacity with more tracks and reduces congestion. He maintains it speeds passenger travel and prevents pedestrian accidents, benefits recognized during last year’s consideration and still valid today.
The metropolitan affairs committee reports a Mayor's bill with modifications. It endorses abolishing the Common Council as a wise provision but warns the three year mayoral term is a weak point. The author argues the people should decide and that Boston will likely keep the Common Council.
The twenty five member committee of Boston Democrats recommends creating two delegate conventions for municipal nominations. One convention would select Mayor and School Committee candidates, the other Aldermen and street commissioner. The plan is designed for flexibility and broad Democratic support.
A reader urges speakers at Faneuil Hall to present an alternative to the subway plan. If the subway is rejected, a viable rapid transit method must be offered, balancing public needs and changes to habits, with clear proof the alternative achieves the same benefits. What plan will the meeting propose?
The piece argues the income tax is moribund and unconstitutional, saying it burdens industry and benefits capital. It cites exemptions for landlords and bondholders, contrasts with taxed professionals, and criticizes Supreme Court interpretations shaping the law’s reach and legitimacy.
Editorial blasts Governor Mc Kinley arguing the tariff named for him is obsolete. It claims the reform tariff harms business and wages while American industry expands into Europe with free wool and hides. The piece urges the governor to read current trade shifts and note rising wages.
The Observant Citizen profiles R F Lombard of Malden who visits homes to supply furniture and house furnishings, building a regional customer base from Maine to Connecticut. It also notes Dr Jean Baptist Blake joining City Hospital as surgeon, lists Bostonians sailing on the Teutonic, and observations on Southern city race dynamics.
A city committee finalized ward boundary changes with minimal debate. Key shifts moved Ward 1 to Ward 2 along Bennington to Putnam, affecting 8% of voters and leaving Ward 1 at 3502 and Ward 2 at 3989. Other tweaks touched Wards 17 19 20 21 22 23 with party votes delaying final agreement until May.
Two men suspected as flim flammers were arrested after robbing Jeremiah Clifford at Eugene Clifford’s saloon on Hanover Street. They gave false names Charles Baker and Thomas Smith later identified as Sam McGrath, a known crook. Police report nearly ninety dollars in small bills recovered.
Colonel Albert A. Pope of Columbia Bicycle fame presented Chandler Post 143 G A R Brookline with a 38 page bound memorial volume. The book celebrates the Appomattox surrender and will record Civil War personal histories and supplementary sketches for future generations. Speakers included George Andrews George Blakesley A D Chandler William E Richardson Captain Abel Captain Hammer Captain Sears Colonel Atwood.
Mayor Curtis renewed appointments for nearly all last year’s first and second assistant assessors with seven wards altered. The list shows a party balance and notes changes, transfers, and one vacancy filled by ex-Representative Til den in Ward 1 after Benjamin F. Palmer’s death. Several incumbents like William B. Smart and E Mortain Hatch are highlighted.
The Patriots Day committee in Concord convened its first meeting with Colonel William Barrett as chairman, Charles E. Brown treasurer, and Stedman Buttrick secretary. Events include sunrise, noon, and sunset bells, a band concert, a parade by local units, reviews, town officers remarks, a grand concert and ball, plus Daughters of the American Revolution participation and an Athenaeum athletic meet with a ball.
Providence April 9 district council of the Textile Union voted to sanction a strike of weavers and dye house helpers at the Atlantic Mills. A meeting of the local union will fix the hour the strike goes into effect, which will likely involve about 207 workers.
Boston citizens and officials debated the subway proposal amid bids and contracts for the Tremont Street route. Officials argued the subway would relieve surface congestion, protect life, and fund itself, while opponents favored alternatives.
Letter to the editor corrects a Post report claiming embalming of a whale. The National Chemical Company denies any embalming by a supposed Dennison Chemical Company and states the whale was only deodorized temporarily by Professor Sherive and three company workers. They offer to embalm if the proprietors choose but request a retraction of the embalming claim.
Advocates urge a noon mass meeting to press the Legislature for repeal or resubmission of the subway act. A list of Boston residents and Suffolk County legislators accompanies the call, noting the April 10 gathering at Faneuil Hall.
The shirt waist craze starts early with prices from 18 cents to 3.50. Buyers learn cheap ones lack appeal while good materials keep shape and color longer. New waists come in blues pinks greens and checks with removable collars cuffs and front plaits adorned with pearl or gold buttons.
William H. Evans a switchman for the Boston & Albany railroad was killed in the Back Bay yard at 10 last night. He slipped while crossing a track as cars he had shifted rolled back over him. His body was taken to Kneeland street station and then to Undertaker Jones on Lagrange street. Evans, age 52, resided at 38 Edinboro street.
The Master Teamsters Association met at the United States Hotel and voted to serve notice on delinquent members. If dues are not paid within two weeks, those members will be dropped from the association rolls. The group will either collect initiatory dues or expel offenders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.