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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1895
Page
4
Publication advertising and subscription details for the Boston Post. It lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, payment terms, and requests subscribers to update addresses. The notice notes advance payment, discontinuation on expiration, and urges readers to verify delivery via mail. It identifies EB. Grozier as publisher.
The article urges the Legislature to support subway construction by adopting amendments that refine law and administration. It argues the changes improve construction finance and practical details, with no new questions, and would benefit the city overall.
The legislature should amend the coal regulation to make it effective and curb smoke and soot from soft coal. The writers argue current law is flimsy and failing to protect the atmosphere and buildings, suggesting prohibition if no alternatives exist and urging stronger safeguards.
The Board of Aldermen debated Mr. Barry's order to take land for Tre Mont street widening. The committee report would delay the process by a week or two, but proponents insist the direct and proper route is to proceed with the land takings at once to seize the favorable opportunity.
The late Democratic Congress appropriated 1,281,570 for pensions to soldiers and sailors of the republic. It exceeds a third of government revenue and surpasses costs of European military establishments. Indemnity Japan received from China is cited as smaller. The text lauds the pension program as unprecedented in its generosity and paid daily at roughly 400,000.
A critical call questions Washington for releasing a promised apology from Spain. The piece cites Secretary Gresham’s public demand and seeks transparency about whether Madrid has complied or remains silent. It urges frank communication, comparing to European governments and demanding clear resolution for the American people.
A fragment quotes a critic warning that growing reluctance among leaders risks being seen as inaction. It highlights concern over government timidity and calls for decisive action to address pressing issues.
The Boston House reversed its earlier approval of the subway repeal bill by a decisive but smaller margin, a triumph of reason and practical sense. The newspaper press, led by the Post and Boston daily papers, aroused dormant public sentiment and influenced the legislature to scrap the repeal, marking a victory for well-directed journalism.
The latest report of the Commission on the Unemployed calls for employing resident workers on public projects. It notes widespread complaint that contracts favor non residents and aliens, and recommends framing contracts to employ capable residents at home even if costs rise slightly, citing better quality from direct municipal employment.
The Belle Isle Club plans a charity party at Lyceum Hall East Boston tomorrow to benefit the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. The item notes society chatter about doubles of ex Presidents and a caricature show for Blossom Street Home for Infants.
Pears soap is described as as gentle as oil and effective with no fat or alkali, though it comes at a higher price. The note contrasts gentleness with cost.
A collage of lighthearted snippets describes New York Boston and Paris contrasts, decorations and ships, Townsend Harris legacies in Shimoda, Commodore Ned Dixon’s early season launch, and a dog mishap involving Thomas W Lawson’s prized St Bernard disrupting a Winchester church service and becoming town lore.
Confusion over naming wraps as capes or collars persists with most people grouping any piece not a jacket or ulster as a cape. The debate highlights how the label matters little if the garment functions as a versatile outer layer.
Women study fashion as summer wraps fade, glimpsing frills and velvet stoles shown as the new trend. Many wraps are short and decorative, with silk lace and ribbon, while a few long options feature velvet with cream lace appliqué and belt accents.
Mr Morse says he cannot confirm any acts by individuals offering posts to prominent young men and notes he represents a large stock stake. He disputes claims about land company assets distribution and asserts Hyde’s position remains unchanged despite stock distribution timing and market conditions.
A $10,000 subscription funds a Yale hospital for contagious diseases in New Haven. The facility will have four wards each dedicated to a different disease and will be the only university hospital for contagious illnesses in the United States. Mrs Eliott Betts of New York chairs the committee handling the project.
The Independent Women Voters of Detroit leader Mrs Carrie Oostdyke was hosted at the Thorndike in Boston by local organizers. Speakers including Alfred Blanchard Henry Faxon and Courtenay Guild urged suffrage and criticized school books and foreign influence, calling for removal of harmful reading and equal pay. Blanchard declined further comment on questions about school books.
The City of Malden ferry collided with the Hanover street slip last evening slight injuries to two passengers and damage to the slip estimated at ten dollars. Captain Small cites delay in backing signal, Engineer Williams says the signal was not given in time, Superintendent Holmes says no action will be taken. Injured passengers left without giving names.
Ground was broken during morning chapel exercises for the Butterfield Museum and the new quadrangle at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire. The trustees authorized the openings, the president turned the first sod, grounds were transferred to workers, and a college cheer closed the ceremony. A cornerstone will be laid at commencement with an address.
A Supreme Court commission assessing cost and maintenance of the Greater Boston metropolitan reservation toured Quincy with Secretary Carruth and local officials. The group, led by Richardson Clifford and Harriman, viewed approaches and land taken, accompanied by Mayor Hodges City Solicitor Blackmer and others.
The schooner A. H. Howe from Philadelphia carrying coal for Allyn's Point ran ashore near the ice breaker in a thick fog. Seven crewmen were rescued by pilots and the pilot boat Howard and the vessel was a total loss. The crew reached Lewes life saving station today.
A Chinese farmer known as Joe was assaulted near Magoun square after getting off a car around 7 30 pm. Two men followed him and attacked him near Hennesey's court, leaving him unconscious and looting his pockets though nothing was taken. Daniel J. Haggerty and Patrick Powers were arrested on charges of involvement.
The Jonathan Nichols will contest has been amicably settled. The testator died a year ago at Wakefield, leaving an estate valued at $103000. Blanche Fairbanks, his great granddaughter previously excluded by the will, is to share on equal footing with the grandchildren under the settlement terms.
A reception and sale will be held at Miss Burnap's Free Home for Aged Women located at 19 Common Street on May Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Luncheon will be served during the day.
The Metropolitan District Commission will hold what appears to be its final public hearing this afternoon at City Hall at 4 o'clock. Citizens may speak for or against the proposed Greater Boston project.
The Boston Board of Aldermen confronts a motion to abolish the board and transfer duties to the mayor. Aldermen spar over the proposal with speeches on governance, party interests, and the mayoral authority, while a separate vote on widening Tremont and Beacon streets proceeds amid calls for further committee action. The City Hospital trustees seek a large appropriation for nurses housing, hospital maintenance, and infrastructure.
Patrolman Horace E. Christie of Station 7 East Boston dies from mumps after illness starting March 1. Funeral set for this afternoon at 159 Glenn Street Somerville. Christie born Calais Maine March 2 1862 served as reserve officer 1893 and patrolman 1894. He boarded at 17 Allston Street Boston.
The milk inspector reports schemes to disguise skimmed milk as whole milk by mislabeling cans and selling condensed skimmed milk as part of the supply. Investigations show dealers tampering with cream content and cartel-like imports from New York creameries. Offenses total 477 with fines of 13 596 dollars, most cases resolved.
Boston Water Board awarded bids for Basin 5 road work. Section B to Newell & Snowling 86851, Section C to Malone & Strang 82160, Section D to Malone & Strang 76825, Section FE to Charles Linnehan 8070, Section F to Newell & Snowling 46020, Section G to Charles Linnehan 24510, Section H to Moulton & O Mahoney 4060. Chairman Doherty endorsed hiring only American citizens. Nearly 1000 workers to be employed within weeks.
The Fortnightly Club presented a concert by the Soule dramatic and concert company at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church last evening. The event was organized under Fortnightly Club auspices.
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