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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
4
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The Boston Journal prints Halrice speeches but the Republican Party rejects him and his issues. Executive Council members desert him, refusing to delay action. His harsh partisan critique of Captain Clark’s confirmation is cited as the final blow. He exits politics as a relevant factor.
Gas Commissioner Forrest E Barker rendered a bill to the State describing a year of travel from Belfast to Paris to study gas and electric plants. He gathered data for the board but admitted no quick decision on East Boston gas relief or Boston mayoral petition, predicting a ruling soon.
The confirmation of Captain Robert F. Clark to Boston's Board of Police ends Republican machine control over police and licensing, promising a nonpartisan, efficient administration. Citizens welcome the move as Osborneism recedes, shifting focus to substantial issues in next fall's campaign.
The Massachusetts Democrat paper discusses Attorney General Olney and his dual role in private business and public duty. It notes his relations with large railroads like the Chicago Burlington and Quincy as professional and fiduciary, and contemplates future government suits by the people of the United States under the interstate commerce law.
The message calls on Olney to reconcile road policy with his role as Attorney General, asserting that inconsistent positions would be harmful. It urges timely recognition of this fact and appropriate action by Olney.
In Boston a gas syndicate defense fights disclosure of books and papers. Critics demand public access to private dealings that allowed forty-cent gas sold for $150. The investigation aims to expose hidden methods and thwart attempts to hide evidence.
The piece condemns PARDRIDGE for gambling in breadlike commodities, noting his ruin despite threats to retaliate. It contrasts public disdain for grain speculation with prior notorious figures like Old Huron, describing them as failed and unpiteful.
Dr Everett and Congressman O Neill spoke at the Young Men's Democratic Club dinner last evening. O Neill led on pension reform praising its relief to the Treasury and the pension roll, while Dr Everett outlined his expected two year tenure in the seventh district and inspired confidence to represent it well.
The observant citizen notes Kendall's resignation after 26 years with the New York and New England and praises his future role with Old Colony. It covers Dr McCollum quelling cholera fears, Walbrodt the German chess prodigy, Packard's humorous sermons, Dix declining bishopric, Tillinghast named Massachusetts state librarian, and New Hampshire events with Governor Russell, Dr Everett, Bullock, and Sherman Hoar at Democratic gatherings.
The third annual reunion of the Dorchester Everett School Association was held at the Old Dorchester Clubhouse. Principal H. B. Miner addressed the gathering after a reception for former teachers, followed by a concert by Miss Margaret F. Johnson and other local performers. About 250 people attended.
The Boston Post reports Dr A C A Hall rising as the likely successor to the late Bishop Brooks. Dix and Gailor exit the race, vow-renunciation by Hall is anticipated, and union of high church and conservatives around Hall is foreseen. A Diocesan House meeting Monday will consider Hall’s name.
Ash mantel bed with curtain fixtures heavy wire spring and close woven fabric offers ventilation. Sells for 12 50 with compact closed size. A half hour survey of New Store goods shows hundreds of other values. convenient to inspect at leisure.
The Park Theatre company presents A Temperance Town featuring Richard J. Dillon, famed for many roles including Rev. Dr. Hardman. Dillon spoke with the Postman about his varied acting career and the show’s current and upcoming performances.
At Paris on April 18 James C Carter continued for the United States in the Behring Sea Court of Arbitration. He argued that Blaine's communications showed sealing regulation aimed to preserve the species, not rights, and criticized Lord Salisbury for dodging pelagic sealing issues. Moments of debate followed with Canadian and British counsel as the hearing adjourned before Carter finished his adrress.
The New Haven Hartford railroad investigation continued with vice president Lucius Tuttle as the first witness. He detailed agreements to form a freight route to New England via the New York and New England line and described months of car backlogs and transfer delays that affected shipments to Boston and early-morning deliveries. He noted tariffs, rival line interference, and committee discussions to divert traffic, alongside reminiscences of his stage career and memories of notable actors and theaters in Boston.
A collection of humorous snippets and wry quips from multiple papers appears. The items parody judges, earthquakes, bananas, and misadventures with objects, ending with a prompt Which is it.
A fragmented transcript shows a crowd on a streetcar discussing actors. Mentions Duse and Camille with garbled names and references to Doozy Lucey and Madame Duseher, suggesting overheard chatter about performers and a theater scene.
The council debated a bill to require 75 percent smoke reduction from bituminous coal furnaces with a standard based on smoke density duration and visibility. Proposals included access reforms for city institutions and a $350,000 loan for purchasing the Old West Church as a library branch.
Readers urged to send brief memoranda of forthcoming events. Listings include dances at Grove Hall Universalist Church and Posse Gymnasium, amateur theatricals at Union Hall, Criterion Club, Newton Club House, and Horticultural Hall with organizers Mrs George Linder and Miss Linder.
Lonnon April 18 Mr Gladstone was visited today by a delegation urging imperial federation to bind the empire and boost trade. He said he sympathised but parliament cannot legislate on the subject now due to other business.
Schooner Benjamin C. Cromwell, from Matanzas, reports sighting a man’s body off Block Island yesterday. He wore a brown outer coat and cork life preserver, suggesting he drifted in the water for some time. It may be one of the Conehick life savers lost while aiding the brig Aquatic’s crew last winter.
The next meeting of the Boston Associated Board of Trade will be held at the Parker House next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
A survey of notable society notes mentions the Princess of Wales born Danish with a German upbringing near Frankfort, her father becoming Danish heir only before marriage. Also highlighted are Grace France Bigelow winning praise in Paris as a Canadian-born American whistler, Theresa Brooks’ riding triumphs in Dresden, and the death of Miss Mary Taylor at 76. The Wisconsin House records Rev Mrs Barrett delivering a noted prayer, and Mary Putnam Jacobi’s election as chair of the neurology section at the New York Academy of Medicine.
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