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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
4
Ex Governor Boies of Iowa voiced the party line at the Democratic convention in Des Moines. He urged Congress to pass the best possible tariff reform now as a first step toward relief for industry, acknowledging perfection will come with time. He warned failure to act would be disastrous to the Democratic party.
New Jersey Democrats urge Senator Smith to back the Wilson tariff, arguing his stance endangers the Democratic cause and risks turning the state to Republicans. They claim he serves the Sugar Trust and demand he quit the Senate to support the president. The call is for lawmakers to be held accountable.
Boston trustees rejected a single bid of 550000 for the old Public Library site. They consider 1000000 as the asking price but believe the property would fetch less at public sale. The central location near rail lines and residential districts would favor a metropolitan opera house, surpassing the Music Hall site.
The plan by General Martin to ease street congestion in Boston is praised as a starting point for needed reform. Widening streets has limits, and costs must be weighed against business needs, but even partial relief from regulating vehicle flow could be achieved without new construction.
The speaker argues that regulating all city traffic at once risks initial confusion, but a beginning can be made on broadly acceptable lines. General Martin outlines a direction for an experiment that could relieve congestion and gain general support as a desirable start.
Senator Chandler seeks Dominion Coal inquiry citing tariff repeal assurances by the Democratic party. The piece notes Democratic backing for coal free policies amid monopolistic Senate resistance, with political blame and a farcical Codfish ending. It references police reserve officers, town notables, and local civic matters.
Massachusetts senators differ from Congressman Walker on petitions to Congress. Senator Hoar condemns Mr. Morrison I Swift’s petition as absurd, calling for immediate resignations of Senators and Representatives. The piece defends petitioners' right to respectful consideration and suggests public sentiment supports replacing leaders.
In a right manly fashion Japan apologizes to Great Britain for firing on the flag of that nation aboard a Chinese troop ship. The pledge of full reparation accompanies the apology, and Parliament and press quickly took up the issue, though the offence is described as technical. Some question British naval discretion, but the writer says Britain should be satisfied with the apology.
A poem by Eugene Feld casts a Christmas Eve lullaby with images of snow, singing stars, and a tender shepherd calling his lambs. It envisions angels guiding dreamlike rest as the Master’s call echoes through the night.
The editorial notes a near tragedy when a patrol wagon struck a 15 month old child near Station 6 on Athens Street in South Boston and describes a dockside cattle stampede at Pier 7 in Charlestown. It also mentions the subway commission delay, shifts in the commission chair, and ends with the codfish poem from the New York Sun reflecting Massachusetts politics and history.
The Rev. Nathan E. Wood is slated as pastor at First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue. Prince Adolphus of Teck, aged about 26, is betrothed to Lady Margaret of Westminster, linking to the York and Teck families. Ada Behan shows gray hair and thinning, noted by a London gallery observer. Senator Voorhees faces protests from Indiana Democrats over sugar support and coal policy.
Francis W. Kittredge after two terms in the Suffolk Senate and three in the House will leave office to devote himself to law. George R. Fowler, son of the late Asa Fowler, a New Hampshire Chief Justice, seeks the seat, having settled in Jamaica Plain since his 1873 marriage.
After two years of litigation Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court yesterday ruled that the Oliver Ditson Co must stop infringing the international copyright act by printing songs of Alfrec H Littleton et al English publishers This was a test case and the decision sets a precedent in enforcing overseas copyright protections.
Fragmentary advertisement or notice on emergency response at 272 Franklin Street, mentioning fabric and extinguishers and urging investigation of the “Emergency.” The readable text suggests a quick action context but lacks full details. The fragment preserves a street address and reference to emergency services.
The Tremont Theatre hosted a stronger second night for Madeleine or The Magic Kiss with D Arville and Dickson earning praise. Boston venues announce summer runs at the Museum and other theatres, with promises of continued entertainment including The Black Adonis Enoch Arden and a new Bowdoin Square opening.
A Metropolitan Park Laborer asks the Post to address wage disparities between state and city workers. He notes state laborers earn 1.7 dollars per day while city workers receive 2 dollars and enjoy a Saturday half holiday, urging fair pay and a good example from government amid hard times. He highlights family needs and calls for equal treatment on reservations.
A Guernsey reader corrects July 26 reporting on the William Le Lacheur. He notes the bark was built at Le Lacheur Bros yard on the Glasney Esplanade in Guernsey in 1864, later transformed from a full-rigged vessel, and mentions sister ship Golden Spur and Irazu built the following year, praising local shipbuilding.
A Glasgow letter outlines police pay scales for Boston including reserve men at $2 daily, patrolmen starting at $1000 yearly, rising to $1200, sergeants at $1400, sergeant property clerk $4300, lieutenants $1600, and captains $2000, with year-based increases described.
A letter from a reader asks whether a child born in the United States is a citizen even if the parents are not naturalized. The writer signs as a constant reader seeking clarification on birthright citizenship.
The tank steamer August Kort bound for Philadelphia from Bremen collided with the steamship Grenadier from Rotterdam for Newcastle off the Dutch coast in fog. The Kort sank almost immediately but all aboard were rescued by the Grenadier.
A Massachusetts legislative expense report shows large outlays by corporations to push bills. Bell Telephone Company totals near 50 000 dollars with named recipients including Robert A. Southworth and J Otis Wardwell. Contested Ward 17 costs run almost 5 000 dollars with lawyers and stenographers listed.
In South Boston Court yesterday Lawyer Thomas Riley and Patrolman Fernald clashed during a witness examination. The officer warned against answering a question and Riley taunted Fernald about his tenure as judge, calling him ignorant and unfit. Judge Noyes halted the dispute, and the witness was required to answer.
A fragmented column of humorous quotes from various papers such as the Philadelphia Times Philadelphia Call Philadelphia Record Murf y Bulletin and Life. Snappy lines include comments on the Senate Vigilant balloon ascension photography lessons and a quip about a burglar that slept through a snore.
Ten year old May Conlin of Dorchester hosts a benefit bazaar on her home lawn at 50 Clarkson Street to aid the sick baby fund and floating hospital. Local neighbors donate ice cream, cigars, pastries, frames and more as May and friends promote the sale and a concert supports the cause. The fair runs daily until all items are sold with proceeds going to babies in need.
Albert Geiger, a real estate man, offers 550000 for the old public library building. The trustees reject the bid.
A lively notice praises Newton Beers in Enoch Arden at the Grand Museum corner of Dover and Washington. The Utopia Quartet adds charm and songs to a continuous stage show from noon to 10:30 PM with admission 0 cents, best seats 10 cents extra. Continuous artistic event highlights and price details.
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