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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1894
Page
4
William H. Lee, a long serving Democrat on the Boston Police Board, retires after a distinguished tenure noted for integrity and absence of scandal. General Augustus P. Martin will succeed him, with public hope for a record as solid as Lee’s in service to the city.
The Post calls on Democrats in the Legislature to unite and fight more vigorously. It argues the Republican majority rules with a high hand and urges the minority to curb its actions, demonstrate vigor, and press the people’s interests. It stresses immediate action to satisfy Democratic outsiders.
The article notes the departure of Mr Swift and his contingent to Washington was unimpressive as Sunday spectators outnumbered the so called industrial army. It estimates fewer than forty real workers joined, with many reporters and weeklies among the ranks, while true workers stayed home. The piece calls the event a curious crusade to monitor.
A Massachusetts case features John Mackie facing life imprisonment after pleading guilty to second degree murder for the brutal killing of Mrs. Randall. An alleged confession suggests he attacked after drinking and burglary, raising questions about deterrence and home protection as prosecutors pursue the lower charge.
Citizens argue for a jury to decide cases rather than the DA’s office and call for abolishing capital punishment rather than denying the gravity of the crime as murder.
The mass walkout begins Saturday noon and could idle about 100 000 miners today. The piece frames the coal strike as a protest against industrial slavery, highlighting suffering for workers and families if the dispute lasts, and urges an early agreement. It notes risks to business revival and argues for worker rights amid harsh wage practices.
The Sunday Post in Boston has become the city’s leading dramatic paper in seven months. It attracts theater lovers with bold advertising and exclusive portraits of theatrical celebrities, selling over 60 000 portfolios at its office and continuing strong sales.
Colonel Cyrus A. Page endorses Police Commissioner Martin as the right choice to reform Boston's force into a model of efficiency. The governor aims for a national standard, while past mayor Martin shaped police interests during his tenure.
The piece highlights Mrs. Irwin as a potential Wellesley president successor, noting her Cornell background and Greek professorship. It mentions Johann Strauss planning a jubilee opera next October, Rev. Dr. William H. Furness at age 92 sharing rich reminiscences, and Em. Fisher elected Mayor of Grand Rapids with a track record at the International League of Press Clubs.
The Los Angeles steamship bound from San Pedro ran ashore in heavy fog near Point Sur, forty miles south of Monterey. Twenty aboard plus crew reached shore. Captain Leland and four others were missing. Later reports say Captain Leland and others were rescued by the Eureka, with three lives lost from drowning and exposure. The vessel is a total wreck.
Edward L. Bryan found a corked bottle on the beach containing a slip reporting a vessel named S. H. Walker leaking and likely to sink before morning. The note asks to inform S. H. Walker of Taunton Mass and names Nickerson as master.
The Silvia ran aground at Placentia but warped off at high tide with very little damage and no water ingress. About 300 tons of cargo were discharged to lightened her, then she proceeded for survey and overhaul. Ice blockade broken away nearby. Alunda cleared after a week delay, Coban enters Louisburg likely to pass tonight, and Coran remains off Cape Race awaiting daylight plans.
The piece notes Boston women editing the Boston Post as a noble effort while Rockford Illinois presents a more surprising feat with the Morning Star’s women editors who had no prior editorial experience. They took over the office Friday at 4 pm and worked until Saturday at 4 am with dedication.
About 10 o clock last night a neatly dressed young woman climbed the rail on Craigie bridge and jumped into the Charles River. Crawtender Captain Smith and oarsman George H. Hosmer rescued her, she was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in a patrol wagon, resuscitated but refused to give her name. Witnesses claimed to recognize her as Sullivan of SomervilleBrick Bottom district, about 24 years old.
In a Boston Highlands letter dated April 23, Kirke Whith accuses wealthy backers adjacent to the proposed subway of organizing a league to oppose the project. He argues rejection would stall any relief for the unemployed and condemns opponents as prioritizing private interests over workers.
The Ward 15 Democratic group and Ward 16 opponents met at 56 Gates Street South Boston to discuss forming a ward city committee. Ex Councilman Edward P. Barry presided while Councilman McCarthy was named the sole confirmed member of the new committee.
A notice claims Slocum's Ozonized Cod Liver Oil with Guaiacol improves appetites after a week or two by destroying poisonous bacteria in the stomach and blood of consumptives. It says this restoration allows natural tissues to return to health and presents the product as a perfect remedy for consumption and pleasant to take.
After eight years in captivity and a 36 day voyage, a 200 pound African gorilla from Lisbon’s Zoological Gardens moved to a new cage at Austin & Stone's Museum. The ape, famed for double somersaults and wall rebounds, entertained crowds with feats and head-first landings as children will soon name him.
President Cleveland writes Chauncey Black praising the National Association of Democratic Clubs. He emphasizes organizing by principles, not spoils, and urges unity to redeem pledges, support tariff reform, and sustain Democratic integrity. He includes a contribution and wishes for continued success.
JUMPED FROM WINDOWS WOBURN April 22 The one and a half story frame house at 16 Arlington street owned by Mrs. Margaret Billingsley and her two children was found on fire at 1:45 in the morning The rapid spread forced the family to jump from the upper windows in their night clothes All escaped unharmed Damage about 500 dollars, mainly to contents.
Mona Cleary performs the role of Anna bel in Robin Hood at the Tremont Theatre in Boston tonight marking her first appearance in the part.
Boston theatre listings note Monday openings as The Prodigal Daughter closes at the Museum and The Ironmaster opens at Hollis with the Kendals. The Boston Theatre hosts a testimonial for Currier and McGarry, Baldwin's Boston Cadet Band performs, and performers including Jules Kusel Kitty Bingham and R. J. Jose receive acclaim.
An alarm from Box 64 at 8 PM proved false. While responding to the alarm, a Quincy Electric Light Company team collided with a private citizen's road horse. The Electric Light Company's horse, valued at 250 dollars, was killed.
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