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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1895
Page
5
The Boston Post notes a regional push for dollar gas, citing Winchester and Arlington as examples and predicting further price cuts in nearby towns. The paper says Boston still faces high prices but supports continued action to loosen the gas price grip.
The article criticizes Senor Dupuy de Lome for remarks in Havana and accuses him of echoing a falsehood about the Alliance incident. It notes the Spanish minister risks harming relations by implying the captain falsified his account and warns against repeating such reckless talk.
An American citizen, ex-consul Waller, travels from Madagascar to a French prison after a court-martial sentence. The piece questions U S rights and calls on Secretary Gresham and Ambassador Eustis to secure due process and justice.
The interview quotes Morton rejecting silver and asserting that an international congress cannot fix permanent currency prices for gold or silver, nor for other commodities. He positions himself against silver monometallism, creating a divergence with President Cleveland who supports international bimetallism as a solution.
The copper surge continues as European imports shrink visible copper supply while prices rise. In the United States demand grows though lake navigation awaited. major producers report near full sales and one New York stockpile holder signals further gains.
Copper wire demand accelerates with the telephone business expanding after the Bell monopoly breakup and growing trolley systems. Major railroads plan partial electricity use, and analysts see prices rising from 9.625 cents toward 10 to 12 cents by year end, benefitting New England investors with Montana and Michigan copper holdings.
City leaders urge immediate action to take land on the westerly Tremont Street side from the Common to Scollay Square for widening. The plan aims to relieve congestion and accommodate future traffic even after the subway is completed. The Board of Aldermen should pass preliminary land-taking orders today.
The R. B. Woodbury from Eastport, the Dallas from Portland, and the Dexter from Newport anchored in the harbor for several days for examinations and possible promotions. Townsfolk visited the ships while the Atlantic Yacht Club hosted gatherings and featured Michael Bradley’s bass.
Residents along Huntington avenue between Irvington and West Newton streets push for legislation against backyard peddlers after daily dawn to noon intrusions. Vendors shout with bananas, wood, rags, and minstrel music as hand organs and pianos clash, prompting arched backs and talk of trouble to curb the disturbance.
The article observes how warm weather drives more dresses and laundered frocks for children. It highlights morning wear such as light frocks, piqué fabrics, lace trims, empire skirts, and coordinated hats in pale pink, white, and lavender for a little girl, with care for salt air at Atlantic City. THE LATEST.
A letter from A. L. D. of East Boston attacks Senator Sprague of Suffolk for backing a mayoral bill and claims European cities show better government. The writer insults Sprague as a weak park commissioner and warns against class rule and single headed commissions.
Memorial services for the Hon. Eben Stone were held at the Unitarian Church in Newburyport with many citizens attending. E P Dodge presided and Hon W D Northend of Salem delivered an address. Northend read letters from Postmaster General William S Wilson of Virginia and the Hon J C Catchings of Mississippi and the Hon Thomas J Henderson of Illinois praising Colonel Stone.
The fifth annual sacred concert by the Beethoven Musical Club will be Sunday night at Bethesda Halls South Boston directed by John J Toomey and Phil Peters. Star performer M T Callahan appears with a long list of local talent promising a superb program.
St Johnsbury Vermont April 21 Franklin Fairbanks is dying from an embolism caused by the grip He is president of the Fairbanks Scale Company and of the First National Bank of St Johnsbury, a noted philanthropist and business leader in the state.
At 10 45 a m today the Rev J W Hamilton secretary of the Freedmen s Aid Society will speak on The War Generation Incapable of is the Relations Between the Races The meeting is open to the public
Financial strains haunt Mayor Curtis as a sweeping labor purge hits the sewer and street cleaning departments. Ex-Senator Wesley A. Gove of East Boston clashes with the mayor over ferry overseer choices and a veto on gas main permits, signaling a heated political battle as factions rally behind Kellough and Woolley.
The Catholic Union of Boston hosts its final season reunion this evening at Odd Fellows Hall. A concert features Miss Helen G. Driver soprano Albert C. Orcutt tenor Gus Kammerlee basso John Craig Kelley violinist J. M. Byrnes reader Mrs Jennie Jewett Soule Miranda pianist J Frank Donahoe accompanist.
Miss Annie Blaisdell delivered a talk on Mental Science at the Woman's Journal parlors replacing Dr. Clara E. Choate who spoke in Melrose on Health Building. The lecture emphasized faith and kindness shaping physical health, with practical illustrations of the power of thought on the body.
Reported multi millionaire Robert Seaman, 73, marries Nelly Bly, about 30, after meeting on a New York to Chicago train. Seaman heads Iron Clad Manufacturing and holds banking and real estate stakes in New York and Catskills holdings. The pair's life links to prominent New York families and historic figures.
Washington April 21 It is likely the Supreme Court will respond tomorrow to a rehearing request in the income tax cases Both sides seek broader review with the government urging consideration of the act in all its aspects The decision may be deferred to the October term and hinges on Justice Jackson’s participation without which no action is expected
The Rev. C L Jackson, famed evangelist, will conduct the noon meeting of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church for the entire week. He will be assisted by Mrs Carrie E Rounsefell, autoharpist and gospel soloist.
Fire at I N Per ley's drug store in the Whipple block caused $2000 in stock losses and $1000 to the building. Insurance covers the damages. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
Mrs Nellie T Bates widow of Francis Bates died at her home 286 Washington avenue Chelsea last evening aged 54. A native of Middleboro Massachusetts she had lived in Chelsea for some years. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
During track reconstruction at Broadway and Harrison Avenue all Broadway extension cars will be routed in and out of town via Dover and Washington streets.
Boston theater notes preview a Daly's comedians double bill at Hollis and Grand Opera House. Robert Mantell debuts on the Museum stage with Espy Williams's adaptation of Retribution titled The Husband. Dresser as German saloon keeper headlines A Green Goods Man.
In Friedrichsruhe Prince Bismarck meets two delegations, university graduates representing 9000 to 10000 alumni urging empire unity. A Dessau group presents a bronze stag sculpture as Bismarck notes Dessau’s shift from states’ rights to national sentiment and recalls his chancellor days while Dr Schweninger assists amid cheering crowds.
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