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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
5
The Boston Post announces subscription terms with six and twelve month options and urges readers to report address changes. It lists payment handling details, front office address at 250 Washington Street, Boston, and notes on discontinuation at term end if not prepaid or obtained through regular newsdealer. Editor Bi B. Grosser signs as publisher.
The article notes J Edward Addicks securing a commanding position in Boston's gas politics after a midnight election. It argues his influence is harmful to public interests and legislature, urging the public to oppose him despite mixed personal fortunes.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments two weeks from Monday on reopening income tax cases. The writer urges the court to grant the petition to clarify a mystery that current law creates through contested provisions and doubtful interpretations. Congress will be asked to act, but the court should proceed in its own way to provide a definitive ruling.
The Governor may name Charles P. Curtis Jr. to the Boston Police Board but questions rise over his eligibility as he is not a Boston citizen nor a two-year resident. The piece argues appointing a Swampscott resident would violate the home rule spirit and invite court challenges.
Major Moses P Handy's Boston visit prompts Count Zubof to begin a new novel titled Mr Smith Says She's Out with Robert F Straine as principal character. Ex Mayor Matthews seen on School Street, social set remarks.
A fragmented text indicates a surge in piano production or sales with mention of large quantities and advertising phrases. The readable fragments reference factory output or showroom offers and promotional language urging visits, dates, and rental terms. The exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Trustees of the Public Library organized a reception for Abbey and Sargent this morning. McKim Mead and White’s names appeared on invitations, a misstep that publicized architects over the trustees who built the library. The trustees, who work without pay, should have been acknowledged, but their low profile allowed the architects to lead the guest list.
The piece argues Secretary Gresham should press Spain for a prompt disavowal of the Spanish naval officer firing on the Stars and Stripes and an apology. It notes Madrid's cabinet crisis and Washington changes as delays and urges immediate action without further delay or excuses.
The piece condemns Great Britain for pressuring Nicaragua over a £7,000 claim and warns against European occupation of American lands. It argues the Monroe Doctrine protects the Nicaragua Canal region and asserts that any European military presence would justify U S intervention to defend the Americas.
The article portrays Thomas Lawson as a daring financier living in Winchester with a public library connection and a public image of bold ventures. It mentions his wife, Arnold son, and Kentucky land ventures, plus a saddle horse and horses, while noting his recent prominence in gas deals and a distant hometown in Winchester.
Flames leveled the Brothers of Nazareth Home on the Priory Farm in Dutchess County early this morning. The Episcopal charity housed friendless children. no lives were lost. Estimated loss stood at 50 000 with 30 000 covered by insurance.
Miss Katharine E. Oliver presented The Play Actress a monologue with eleven characters to a large audience last evening. She repeated success in The Little Minister and drew praise for simple natural delivery, refined stage presence, and expressive character portrayal assisted by Fannie E. Stevens soprano and Jenette Loudon pianist.
During Mantell’s Boston Museum engagement he returns as the Corsican Brothers in a revival with Monbars The Marble Heart Hamlet and The Lady of Lyons. Sadie Martinet debuts The Passport at Park Theatre with Max Figman. Other acts include Cordelia's Aspirations A Trip to Chinatown and Rob Roy at Castle Square.
The Lyceum hosts the London Gaiety Girls this week with a strong lineup and further acts by the Ladies' Club next week. At Nickle-Odeon the week presents novelties including a six legged pig. Park Theatre features Hoyt's A Temperance Town with final four performances. Brackett gave a well received song recital in Chickering building with a polished baritone. Steinert Hall hosted J Rosamund Jones and Maud Reese with Glover Payne and Strong in a Beethoven to Tosti program.
April 24 in Albany Mr O Grady presented a petition to Congress and resolutions favoring the annexation of Canada to the United States The resolution was adopted
The article describes stylish summer dresses designed for laundering ease with sleeves that appear detachable. The innovation allows wearers to remove the puff sleeve to prevent wrinkling, then reattach or cover with a jacket for churchgoing comfort.
The New York Central & Hudson River directors re elected Chauncey M Depew and all general officers today keeping Depew as president.
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