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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
4
The railroad commission preserves a winter heating requirement for street cars, with electric heating mandated on electric lines. The West End company's test with electric heaters suggests high comfort and health benefits, and all streetcar operators must outfit their cars before cold weather arrives.
The Record claims a booming American tin-plate industry under McKinleyism but notes the tariff disappeared October 1 and the Democratic tariff actually supports growth. It recalls that McKinley era tin-plate factories mainly produced campaign badges and were strained.
The piece argues Governor Richards’s Wyoming case on Bannock elk hunting rights is secondary to the core issue of sheriff actions against Bannocks. It contends the murder of hunters is the real concern and calls for punishment of the killers before debating legalities of Ind ian hunting. It urges the governor to prosecute the slayers.
A lively Newport Goelet cup race draws all major sloops including Volunteer Vigilant Jubilee Defender and last year’s champions. The rebuilt Defender faces two America's Cup winners and a new rival Jubilee as it tests its claimed superiority. The outcome seeks to exceed past margins and confirm public expectations.
A successful strike by New York garment workers ends as contractors concede demands. The agreement secures higher wages and shorter hours, abolishes grinding task work, and averts widespread distress among thousands of poor workers during the season.
Be hoped, an amelioration of the terrible sweating system. If the New York garment makers retain all the advantages which they seem to have gained, their strike will be one of the most successful on record.
Ex mayor Hugh O'Brien is remembered for thirteen years of service shaping Boston's parks and reforms. A foreign born Bostonian, he advanced poll tax abolition, tax-rate limits, and charter changes, leaving a lasting municipal legacy before stepping down with the Board of Survey.
The piece notes the Naval Brigade's fit youths and their athletic display, lauds the Post for timely news on Mrs. Gardner's disappearance, and mentions Police Commissioner Clark's sciatic rheumatism while reporting streetcar wire issues and Albert H. Wood's three week South trip for the Niles Advertising Agency.
In a late 19th century domestic melodrama Janet resents her aunt and the love triangle with Marian Langley and Allan Fairleigh. Janet wrestles with desire to destroy a fateful card while Marian glories in a daring costume night that masks deeper tensions within the family and estate.
Extensive notes on Boston stage events detail Louise Kissing receiving a floral harp from admirers. The piece highlights her rising status in comic opera and announces departures, added choruses, and forthcoming productions across venues like Castle Square and Keith's.
Agnes Sampson Addie of Melrose Highlands thanks the Boston Post for returning a found double gold eagle. She writes July 31 1895 thanking the newspaper for its help.
The Boston Post collection for Mrs. Wills, widow of John W. Wills killed in the little red schoolhouse riot, totals 380.50 and grows daily. The fund helps a destitute widow with six children and eases the bitterness of the regrettable incident.
The Boston Post starts a young grandmothers contest. Newburyport lists two entrants Mrs Nellie F Saunders of Dalton Street a grandmother at 38 percent her granddaughter born June 21 last year and Mrs C B Pratt of 42 Prospect Street a grandmother at 18 with a granddaughter born when Pratt was 36.
Baltimore Aug 1 The Maryland Steel Company will increase wages by 10 percent for 700 employees effective immediately. President Woods cites the ongoing business revival and need for a larger workforce at higher wages.
Norristown Pennsylvania August 1 300 workers at J S Lees and H GC Jones and Co woollen mills have been notified of a ten percent wage rise to commence next Monday.
Notice posted at the York rolling mills announces that from August 2 the price of puddling rises to 3 dollars per ton, with a proportional rise in other mill work. This marks the second increase within a short period, moving from 2.50 to 2.75, then to 3 dollars per ton.
James McMahon of South Boston raised a claim that Governor McKinley belonged to the A P A. The governor’s private secretary, James Boyle, replied from Columbus dated July 15, 1895, stating that McKinley is not and has never been a member of the A P A.
Montreal reports a months long tobacco smuggling ring moving Sumatra and Havana leaf from Montreal to Boston and New York. 50 pound bundles are ferried nightly by rail to Rouse's Point where consignments proceed to major cities. Warrants are issued for several suspects as customs officials express skepticism about the tale.
Ex mayor Nathan Matthews of Boston had charged Patrolman Penny with wrongful telephone charges of $2. Police commissioners reprimanded the officer, noting threats of arrest but deeming a reprimand sufficient. Commissioner Parker cited doubt about the arrest threat.
Aaron W. Spencer longtime president of the stock exchange lay in state at his Roxbury residence. The Rev. James De Normandie and Rev. Edward A. Horton led the service with Horton delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers included District Attorney Stevens Albert S. Bigelow M. M. Ballou Thomas Nelson Fisher Howe and Ambrose Eastman. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
In Chancery Court Justice Chitty ruled against Lady Henry Somersett in a bid to block renewal of a hotel liquor license on her estate at Reigat. The decision upheld renewal while noting her fiduciary duty. Costs were awarded due to her good faith actions.
The Boston Floating Hospital sails today along the harbor under Dr Breck. He envisions enlarging the hospital's work and aims to complete the expansion soon.
Buzzard's Bay reports Mr Cleveland traveled by carriage to Crow's Nest to call on actor Joe Jefferson. His daughter Ruth accompanied him on the outing.
The Cambridge crash report identifies the victim as Andrew Magahey, not Andrew B. MacGay, who died Wednesday while driving a furniture wagon on Massachusetts Avenue.
Ribbons define dress this season with varied effects. Simple inexpensive gowns become elegant through artistic ribbon usage. Chameleon ribbons arrive as a novelty while Dresden ribbons remain popular. Sashes complement simple gowns and enhance many outfits.
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