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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and terms for the newspaper. It notes payment in advance, delivery details, address updates, and that the paper is entered as second class matter. Editor and Publisher is Ed Grozier.
The piece notes wage increases in leading industries since April, not charity but business necessity due to revived demand. Fall River shows a booming print market, Haverhill ships many shoes, and Pittsburgh reports growing iron and steel orders, signaling national prosperity.
The Boston area considers a federated form of government for the metropolitan district. A city hall hearing will discuss unifying trunk infrastructure and public works under a single board representing involved municipalities. Debate stresses careful study before any action.
The proposed redivision of the city into wards is praised as fair overall though Charlestown gains slight excess due to legacy lines. The plan reduces extreme disparities compared with the old wards, with most recent ward sizes between 3000 and 4000 voters, while the old system ranged from 1526 to 7602. The paper urges adopting the report without delay, warning the old lines would persist another decade if rejected.
The House moved a subway repeal bill toward a third reading amid warnings of grave consequences. Critics argue halting the project would abandon a funded, state‑backed rapid transit, exposing Boston to financial loss and leaving the work uncertain without Senate correction.
A columnist argues whether the legislature can break faith with Boston over a city act and whether the measure will gain broader support today than last year. The piece centers on political trust and legislative power in relation to city governance.
President Cleveland argues in his Chicago letter that a stable currency benefits wage earners more than cheap money. He warns that inflation harms families and farmers alike, shrinking real wages and prospects while prices rise faster than incomes. He frames the issue as a broader fight against debased silver standards.
The aldermen faced a list of mayoral appointments showing several veteran department heads kept in place while Democrats faced removals. Critics question why top officials like Burke Shea and Sealer Collins lost positions, arguing the service loses trained staff despite partial credit for avoided full cleansing.
The Observant Citizen extols Captain Daly for saving 38 lives with a medal from Congress and recalls his readiness to act. It notes spring hints, sparrows on ivy, Ames Building height claims in Chicago, and political talk about McKinley Greenhalge. Also mentions a dinner for Welcome H Longley and potential public docks investigations.
Fashion notes on growingly ornate waists and puffed trims as opportune skirts remain stiff. A downtown retailer displayed a gown with rose organdy gores stretched over a stiff yellow silk base, outlined in lace, creating a conflicted look with abundant rib bon and lace at the waist and chiffon puff sleeves. The article warns against thin fabrics on stiff skirts and notes a trend toward tight waists with dark skirts.
A Yale street vendor known for a heavy fruit tray shifts to Harvard causing campus envy. He cites economics and competition from two Italian sellers as the crunch behind his move. Harvard hopes his market luck will bring Yale-style nickels and dimes.
Tonight at the Vendome a full dress reception will honor New Hampshire connections with Governor Busiel and staff, Senators Chandler and G linger, Governor Greenhalge and staff, Lieutenant Governor Wolcott, ex governors, college leaders, and many Granite State natives. Mrs. Micah Dyer Jr leads the reception as officers receive guests from 8 to 10 with state colors in badges and music and refreshments.
The Dawes Commission is ordered to convene at McAlister in Indian Territory on May 1 to negotiate with the five civilized tribes.
An endorsement describes Pears soap as cleansing the outside of the skin immediately and dissolving the soluble part. It is friendly to life and does not touch living tissue until life lets go.
Veterans gather to recall the 1861 call to arms and the march to Boston’s Faneuil Hall. Gen A P Martin leads a long program with dinners, toasts, and addresses honoring the First Massachusetts units and enduring patriotism.
The first Easter wedding was held at Arlington Street Church as Helen Franklin Rice of Brimmer street married Franklin A Robbins. The ceremony occurred at 7 30 with Rev J Cuckson officiating. The bride's father gave her away. The couple plans a New York wedding trip before settling at 143 Massachusetts Avenue.
Bethesda Hall in South Boston was crowded as Farragut Lodge No. 165 A O U W hosted its second annual dance. A ladies orchestra provided music from 9 pm into the early morning while couples waltzed, and the hall wore festive flags and streamers.
The Massachusetts House advanced the subway repeal bill to a third reading after a long session. Supporters cited public transit needs and voter approval while opponents warned of city costs and loss of control. The vote stood 98 to 72 in favor of third reading as amendments by McCarthy were adopted.
A local soap producer Paoden and Gamare Co. in Cini reports steady output and rising orders. The firm emphasizes quality ingredients and consistent supply chains as demand grows through the season in the region.
About twenty five Republican senators met with President Butler to discuss the possible bid of Edward S Bradford for state treasurer succeeding Phillips. The talks remained informal with no firm action as time ran short and Western Massachusetts factions prepared their own meeting to decide Bradford’s support.
Chicago April 15. Joseph B Greenhut and Nelson Morris file joint answer to a petition to annul the cattle feeding contract with Morris and Greenhut by the Whiskey Trust. Morris denies diverting company funds and says accusations are malicious. He admits purchasing the distilleries and salaries but claims no extra compensation. Greenhut and Morris admit joint cattle ownership but deny partnership or Greenhut’s fee interest, arguing 6 cents a head for slops leaves profit and that termination would hurt the firm. Morris notes large profits and losses from the contract and urges dismissal to avoid financial loss.
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