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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1894
Page
4
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Friends defend a new unemployment commission member described as an Anarchist. They claim anarchists perform better than those in Chicago or Paris. Governor Greenhalge is praised for his leadership and intellect.
Speaker Meyer has the measles. The Board of Health did not arrest him when he appeared in the House yesterday with a contagious disease. Members, many in their second childhood, were highly susceptible to the illness.
The Ward 17 hearing revealed a Republican candidate secured forty nine votes from men calling themselves Democrats in exchange for two half barrels of beer. The tale suggests voters sold ballots for cheap drink and implies beer buyers attracted willing Republican supporters rather than altering the outcome.
Senator Blackburn expresses confidence the reform tariff bill will pass the Senate by mid May. He notes Senator Hoar campaigns to delay and obstruct. Senate agrees to 11 am daily sessions and demands ready Democratic quorums as commercial interests apply pressure.
The House yesterday spent a full day in talk and light diversions rather than focusing on important measures. Critics say the session’s mock proceedings and idle chatter delay work, while the calendar remains crowded and the 1894 Legislature lacks energy and statesmanship.
The governor appointed General Martin as a chairman of the Boston Police Board, joining existing chairmen Albert T. Whiting and concerns arise over a third chairmanship. The piece jokes about appointing Colonel Robert G. Clark as a third chairman to balance the board and share the extra salary. It notes budget and authority questions about three chairmen under the statute and governor’s power.
The article argues there is no legal basis to appoint a second chairman while the first remains in office. It contends removal of the chairman requires removing the entire board member, and predicts friction at City Hall when salaries are due.
A Daily Advertiser editorial condemns Meigs enterprise for seeking editorial support from Boston papers in exchange for stock. The Evening Record is noted to have followed, while the Post refused such overtures. The piece argues against subsidizing the press and urges merit to win support.
The observant citizen Captain Anderson stirs talk by claiming East Boston will get electrics, with crowds evaluating the claim as odd humor then real concern as measurements for poles appear. The piece also notes race views in schools and commemorates General Moore’s military legacy and sudden death.
Senator Aldrich doubts tariff bill passage by June 30 and plans speeches to prove it. Louise Chandler Moulton told Chickasaw reporters that woman suffrage is a burden, while many gentlemen disagree. North Dakota officials name relatives as deputies and clerks, hinting at a family-crib motto in public office. Thomas J. Cashman returns to Boston from the New York World to join the Boston Daily Globe.
The ad urges readers in a bustling cleaned house to use Pearline for easy cleaning and saving effort. It warns against unscrupulous grocers selling imitation products and asserts Pearline is not peddled, directing readers to TAMAS PYLE in New York.
The Boston chemist Theodore Metcalf died at his North Beacon Street home in Brighton after a liver illness. Born January 1812 in Dedham, he built a renowned drug business on Tremont Street, supported city charities, and was a long-time trustee of Boston City Hospital. He leaves five children.
Acting headmaster Robert FE Babson read a letter to pupils expressing sorrow for General Moore’s death. Commissioned officers from the First and Fourth Battalions will meet at 2 PM in the physical lecture room to measure actions regarding his death.
Albany April 26 Governor Flower’s renomination of Dr Jenkins as health officer of the port of New York was rejected by the State Senate in a 20 to 12 party vote.
The Walnut Hill station on the Boston and Maine line in Woburn was damaged about 1500 dollars by a fire early yesterday and was almost completely destroyed. The operator saved tickets money and telegraph instruments. The cause is unknown. Built by the Lowell Railroad Company soon after opening for business on May 27 188, it was among the oldest U.S. stations in continuous use. The small colonial style building had little modernization since its erection.
Zion's Herald denounces Bishop Fitzgerald's New England conference leadership at Waltham. Clergymen deem the piece hasty though they avoid comment due to friendship with Editor Parkhurst. Some ministers hint the editor’s ideas displeased the bishop. Methodism remains stirred yet loyal.
HWRETER N H April 26 Stockholders of the suspended Granite State Bank have been assessed for the full amount of their holdings.
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