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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1895

Page

4

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The Case of Miss Flagler

General Flagler declined immunity for his daughter avoiding special treatment under law. The grand jury’s invitation for Miss Flagler to appear clarifies the incident’s gravity after a shooting on Flagler grounds. The event underscores social position and equal application of law in a tragic, unintended outcome.

Neral Flagler Grand Flagler Miss Flagler

North End Protest for Pure Air Against Gas Works

Residents of the North End protest the gas works polluting air and river in Boston. They argue the dense district lacks air space and deserves a nuisance-free environment. Public opinion will back the effort to stop the pollution and ensure pure air for Boston.

North End Boston Back Bay South End

Counterfeit Ring Nabbed in New York With Special Paper

The Brockway gang of counterfeiters was captured in New York. They allegedly possessed fiber paper designed for government bonds and notes, a key safeguard of national currency. If counterfeiters can obtain or produce this paper, the security of U S paper money could be undermined.

Brockway New York

Burglary at Dalton Factory and Gov Securities Forgery Risk

The report notes a theft at Cram & Co.'s Dalton factory enabling the Brockway gang to supply material for mass production of bogus government securities. It urges the Treasury Department to uncover how genuine paper escaped official control or how expert forgery work was so expertly executed.

Cram & Co Dalton Treasury Department Brockway Gang

Missouri Democrats adopt Bland driven free silver stance

The Missouri Democratic convention endorsed free coinage, led by Congressman Bland who controlled delegate selection. Despite Western sentiment favoring silver, the move appears driven by personal factional power, with broad Western support seen but not universal. The piece notes off year dynamics and awaits crystallization before next year’s presidential contest.

Missouri Congressman Bland Mr. Bland Bland West Illinois

The Poor Indian and the Jackson Hole Incident

A critical view of the Wyoming Jackson Hole affair argues there was no general mass execution of Indian prisoners. Only one Indian killed, one wounded, and a papoose missing amid Sheriff Manning’s posse. The piece condemns Governor Richards for inflating fears to justify a military expedition and accuses officials of misjudgment.

Jackson’s Hole Wyoming Richards Manning

The Ready Pistol

A Boston pistol incident on North street prompts calls to curb concealed weapons. The editorial argues that carrying pistols or knives leads to homicides, urging strict enforcement of laws against concealed weapons to reduce violence and keep the city civilized.

North Street Boston

The Observant Citizen and Local News Harbors

A humorous tale of a man buying a five cent banana on Huntington avenue ends with a peeled fruit mishap. The West End Street Railway overhauls tracks ahead of Knights Templars visits. Notable society and legal notes include Marie Willard’s opera engagement, Bagn Baden Baden visitors, Miss Hayes abroad, and James E. Fitzgerald’s admission to the US Court bar.

Huntington Avenue Dartmouth Street West End Street Railway Company Knights Templars

Beacon Hill Policing, Public Figures Highlight Boston Life

The article describes Lt Ritter’s popular leadership at Station 1 and the Board of Police naming him to oversee North End precincts. It notes Senator John Quinn Jr taking a rest at Onset, veteran House Watchman Doherty eager for vacation, and ex Superintendent of Lamps O Shea with others in local public service. It also mentions fishing club antics and confidence in Freeman as Supt of Meters, plus literary snippet closing by Leon Mead.

Ritter Cain Board of Police North End

False Colors and a Feigned Literary Rise

The narrator recalls urging Julian Knapp to name him editor of the Epitomist and meeting Miss Chapman, leading to a fevered romance. Miss Eleanor Chapman, deaf and dumb, helps publish Eleanor’s writings under Louise’s name, disguising a fraud. Eleanor marries, Louise suffers guilt, and the tale ends with the narrator offering a humble marriage to Louise to protect her.

Mars Eleanor Louise Japan Julian Knapp Good Fellows Miss Chapman Louise Chapman Brathwaite Waller West L. C Walter

Grandmother at 36 Younger New England Grandmother Inquiry

A letter to The Post asks who is the youngest grandmother in New England and mentions a 1877 granddaughter birth as context. The editor is invited to respond and notes a desire to present a beautiful china tea set as a token.

New England The Post Sir

Sunday Post Dolls Promote Advance Order Offer

PATERFAMILIAS on both sides invites readers to order next Sunday's Post in advance to receive two unique dolls with each copy. The dolls are described as clever, simple, pretty and in ten colors, with a warning that children will be unsettled without the ordered issue.

May Irwin Widow Jones John’ J. McNally Brockton Museum

A Plea for Sidewalk Trade in Boston Markets

Edward Doherty of the Political and Tax Reform League argues against the Police Commission order restricting sidewalk use by produce dealers. He cites market history, rights to expose goods, and fairness between city property stalls and private rentals. He urges allowing pedlers on streets near North and South Market, insisting broader access would boost trade and lower rents.

Martin Police Commission Commonwealth Boston North Market Street Blackstone Street London England Edward Doherty Political and Tax Reform League Eaton Street

Season opens with revived Boston and Tremont shows

The season launches with the return of The Sphinx to Tremont and a seven night engagement by Thatcher Johnson's twenty member minstrel troupe at the Boston Theatre. Renovations leave Castle Square Theatre and nearby venues refreshed.

the Tremont Back Bay Castle Sqdanre Boston Carroll & Kerker America Thatcher and Johnson Xxth Century Minstrels

Newton and the Civil Service

A citizen laments Newton city hiring practices under the civil service act of 184. He claims the city favors alien laborers over local citizens, urging reform in Newton’s city government.

Sir Newton

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