Patriots Day Printing Delayed Until April 20 Post
On Patriots Day April 19 the Evening Post will not be issued. Full reports of the celebrations will appear in the Post on April 20 with all the holiday coverage and highlights for readers.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
4
On Patriots Day April 19 the Evening Post will not be issued. Full reports of the celebrations will appear in the Post on April 20 with all the holiday coverage and highlights for readers.
The committee report notes a generous response to the Home Rule fundraising appeal despite hard times. It emphasizes the fund supports a legitimate self government contest waged by patriotic but financially pressed men against a wealthy opposing party. Washington Westminster’s battle is historic with global implications, and American sympathizers are urged to contribute to rapidly build an effective sum.
The Republicans seek to push through the Fall River police bill with a single roll call. The House rules require yeas and nays if thirty members demand it, a move the Democrats plan to trigger to challenge local self government in Fall River. Critics warn the tactic is a gag by a majority bent on usurpation and would invite sharp public condemnation.
A magazine column notes a second lynching of a black man in six months in Ohio under Governor McKinley. It questions whether race antagonism exists within the Republican stronghold and criticizes the governor for inaction despite urging other officials to act.
The text notes that fifty three members of the State House are Democrats. It reflects on the surprising size of the minority, describing it as not large but sizable enough to be a respectable figure in the roll call.
The piece condemns the Democratic minority for failing to unite and effectively use its power in the House. It laments weak leadership, calls for solid party discipline, and urges a united voting front to influence legislative business and inspire party supporters.
The writer denounces Massachusetts lawmakers for requiring seven doctors’ approval to treat a patient, arguing it violates personal liberty and creates a medical monopoly. It condemns the move as paternalistic and an overreach that restricts the right to choose a physician, recalling harsh colonial controls on religion and punishment.
A Washington report notes a shift from Speaker Reed's ruling on quorum to a counted roll call. The new rule requires tellers from both sides to report nonresponding members, preventing miscounts. Democrats claim this shows restored House authority and potential effective action.
A column of city vignettes notes Jimmy Burns and Cunard ties at 99 State Street, changes to senior stewards not wearing uniforms, a mourning marriage record dispute, Taft and Curtis’ European return, questions of civilization and risk after an Edison bulb mishap, wedding music at Symphony, facial expression classes, dust nuisance, street-cleaning humor, and Comptroller Eckles to meet bank presidents before leaving Boston with a note on Agassiz Grammar School Jamaica Plain.
Sir Charles Russell becomes lord justice of appeal after Lord Bowen's death on April 9. Boston passengers sail on the Majestic to Liverpool and Friesland to Antwerp include Hart, Vialle, Tidds, Miss Burbeck, Miss Hastings, and others. Captain Shepard publicly reprimanded by Navy. no reflection on him. Emperor William bans army navy betting at racecourses. Bishop Hall to visit Boston with a program including a memorial sermon for Dr. Shattuck.
A long list of subscriptions reports the Five Dollar Parliamentary Fund organized to aid Irish home rule efforts. Contributions invited via the Ilot Publishing Co. and Sacred Heart Review, with trustees Gargan Sullivan Toy and many Boston area signatories supporting local self-government campaign. The note closes referencing Addie Timmins and theater mention of A Texas Steer at the Boston Theatre.
After four years as cashier in the Boston Post business department Miss M A Burke exits to join her forthcoming marriage in June. The staff presents a solid silver ice cream set and bouquet, with a colored ivory brochure offering heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for happiness in married life. A long list of department contributors accompanies the tribute.
Julia Marlowe adds The Belle's Stratagem and Chatterton to her Hollis repertory with strong comic turns and vivid stage presence. The program features Henry Jewett and others, a praised dance, and notes on cast, with Ibsen Ghosts announced for Tremont Theatre this afternoon. A traveling menagerie arrives, including a rare blue-faced mandril, while Palace Home shows Dixon and Proto. The season at Bowdoin Square and Park Theatre offers diverse acts and large crowds.
Tickets for the actor's fund benefit at the Boston Theatre go on sale Wednesday morning with prices of 1.50, 1.75, and 50 cents for orchestra, orchestra circle, balcony and family circle. The show runs Thursday April 26 at 1 pm.
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