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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1895
Page
4
The piece argues the Legislature should refuse Mayor Curtis's bid to dissolve key city departments and fire hundreds of officials. It contends consolidation or reorganization could achieve changes without mass vacancies and criticizes reemployment guarantees as ineffective.
The Legislature proposes extending the Boston mayoral term to three years without a public vote. The author argues this local issue should be separated and referred to the people for a direct decision. Citizens know what is best for their government and deserve a say on annual versus three year terms.
The Common Council should finish a fair ward map by May first to replace the 1876 lines, avoiding partisan manipulation by the Republican caucus. It must act as a check on aldermanic partisanship, ensuring a honest division for the next decade. The urgency is to prevent a biased redesign that favors the Republican machine.
A Boston era on Patriots Day celebrated with speeches games and outdoor recreation. The second observance of the holiday drew large crowds, bright boulevards and widespread participation, reinforcing its status as a people’s celebratory occasion.
The piece questions the constitutionality of the income tax and notes calls for rehearings before the full bench. It argues the tax may be struck down by the Supreme Court if cases are reheard with Judge Jackson, presenting a broader indictment of the measure.
The author argues Londoners pay less for American beef than Bostonians do, citing price inequities not due to beef shortages. They expect answers from Secretary Morton on the questions he sent, noting current technical data already suggests price influences beyond supply.
The report argues beef prices are skewed by monopoly control rather than cattle shortages. It notes Chicago market gains from January to April, consumer prices rising sharply, and a 4 percent fall in cattle from last year, challenging claims of beef scarcity.
The Boston Press Club announces monthly Smokers on the second and fourth Tuesdays starting April 23 with varied entertainments. Local notes cover subway work, Public Garden blooms, early season cars, and civic updates from East Boston to West End.
Washburn Credit House at 465 Washington Street offers thousands of free Easter plants in full bloom with no purchase required. Call today to claim a fine netted plant.
The Thirty-first anniversary gathering at Crawford House drew thirty members. Officers elected at the business meeting include President George H. Lincoln and vice-president James 4H Rankin. A gold badge was presented to the association by President Lincoln. One death was reported during the year. Present were Captain Charles W. Baxter Lieutenant Charles W. Beale and Captain Houghton. Postprandial exercises were informal.
Baltimore relatives of Mrs Dr F X Spranger Jr allege the motive claim against her is false and that Edward Irving Darling died in an accident in Detroit not from poisoning. They defend Dr Spranger as an honorable man whose affection for the widow arose after Darling’s death.
Michael Lorazzo aged 24 jumped from an electric Malden and West Everett line car on Beverly street at 6 15 yesterday morning. He landed in a heap and was taken to Station 1 where Dr Dunn found concussion of the brain. Lorazzo lives at 42 Fleet street.
The Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the Revolution held its annual banquet at the Algonquin Club with about 275 attendees. Governor Greenhalge and ex Governor John L. Carroll attended, honoring ancestors and the nation’s unity as speakers praised heritage and patriotism.
A speech praised Massachusetts for welcoming Southerners and urged unity under old American doctrines. Maryland’s past support for Massachusetts against English oppression was highlighted. Toasts honored La Belle France George Washington and Our Government as cheers rang. Delegates tour the harbor at 10:30 after midnight exercises.
The General Society of the Sons of the Revolution met at Faneuil Hall with representatives from many states. Officers discussed amending membership limits to 1775 1783, approved a $1000 bond investment, and planned a monument to John Paul Jones. Flag Day proposed for June 14 and Savannah to host next year’s meeting.
Mrs. William Lee state regent presided over the first colonial party at Copley Hall on Patriots Day. Members dressed in period garb and banners of blue and buff decorated the hall. Tea and confections were served while lanterns and portraits of Dorothy Hancock and Samuel White highlighted the event.
A Salem display showcases Choate family treasures from a tapestry to a 1642 Harvard catalog, with items like military orders signed by Washington and pearl earrings. A bed raffled for 20 dollars at the Bunker Hill monument fair passed to Mrs. Titus. Mrs. Lee and others wore colonial gowns as ladies and minuet dancers led a procession of historical attire.
At Christ Church in a Patriots' Day gathering the Massa chusetts chapter named for the new day assembled under the old North Church bell tower. Guests heard prayers, patriotic music, and remarks praising liberty, with anecdotes about Samuel Adams and a humorous hat tale linking Dr. Horton to the community.
The Old Concord Chapter D A R gathered at the First Parish Church where the Provincial Congress met in 1775 for a public program. Speakers included Mrs Daniel Lathrop and Mr Hezekiah Butterworth. Children led a chorus and the Star Spangled Banner was sung.
Miss Charlotte W. Hawes presents national airs with the audience singing America. A large delegation of the D A R attended, with nearly every chapter in the State and several from neighboring States present.
The General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution held a 120th anniversary luncheon at the Waldorf Hotel New York. About 10 members attended as Mrs Edward Paulet Steers gave a welcome and Rev Charles Brugler spoke on The Lexington Alarm. Adelaide W Sterling of New Jersey responded on The First Battle of the Revolution. Representatives from Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland and New Jersey attended and the gathering ended with The Star Spangled Banner.
The Mary Clapp Chapter DAR held an elaborate Lexington anniversary with Revolutionary descendants from across the state in attendance. Papers on historical themes were read as members wore antique gowns and a collation was served at the Church of the Redeemer. An extensive antiquities display included British relics from Long Island, a chair of George Washington, a 1754 Benjamin Franklin letter, and a portrait of Elbridge Gerry as Vice President.
In Windsor Hotel parlors a New York State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution celebrates Concord and Lexington day. The New York City Daughters of the American Revolution are guests as Chauncey M. Depew presents a silver loving cup to Mrs. Donald McLean, regent.
The article describes attire in reds and blues featuring three-cornered shirt fronts like sailors, reversible pieces, broad marine collars used to trim organdy to tailor-made gowns, and a tailor-made costume with old blue fabric and white trimming.
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