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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1894

Page

4

A Crippled Commission in Police Inquiry

General Martin, chair of the Police Board, urged open doors in the Sheehan case and favored conviction based on sufficient evidence. He was outvoted by Commissioners Whiting and Clark, who favored secrecy and doubted the evidence. The division damages police integrity and public rights, a condition hard to justify.

Martin Board of Police Sheehan Whiting Clark Star Chamber

Corn Speculation Skews Prices Raising Food Safety Concerns

The West crop damage sparks a Chicago market raid on corn as speculators push prices above wheat for the first time. The piece condemns the artificial move as harmful, noting no lasting basis and calling it an injury to the public by transforming a basic food item into a gambling tool.

Chicago

Free Coal Demand Spreads Through New England Industry

Senator Gorman prompts talk of free coal as massed petitions pour from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Massachusetts and across New England. Ironmasters and hundreds of other manufacturers urge relief, arguing free coal is vital to industry while taxes fund mine owners and monopolistic rail freight.

New England Pennsylvania New Ames

Boston Subway Chief Croker Sparks Party Rally Call

The Boston subway commissioner George G. Crocker, in his capacity as president of the Republican Club of Massachusetts, urges party unity and denounces Democrats. The letter is notable as an official urging political activity by a city employee, challenging the usual rule against city workers engaging in partisan politics.

George G. Crocker Boston Republican Club of Massachusetts Commissioner Crocker Cleveland City of

Commission Superior to Decorum in Municipal Service

A concise remark states the commission holds supremacy over decorum considerations across all branches of the municipal service, signaling a governance stance that prioritizes administrative authority over traditional proprieties.

Open vs secret police investigations show reform lesson

An open New York police probe yields clear public verdicts and confidence, while Boston’s closed star chamber inquiry breeds distrust. The Boston board’s majority methods undermine public trust and leave the acquittal ambiguous and unpersuasive.

Police Department New York Boston Star Chamber Pemberton Square General Martin Whiting Clark Board of Police

August Trade Boost Signals U S Economic Revival

The July domestic business rise is followed by an August export uptick. New York port exports exceed late July by nearly $2,000,000 in the first week, with similar gains elsewhere. Experts view this export growth as a key factor in meeting abroad obligations and drawing gold home, hinting at renewed prosperity.

New York United States

I Reckon Yer Mother Was Right

A rustic speaker recalls heedless actions and learning from his mother. He narrates courtship, singing school, town errands, and temper, acknowledging his mother’s wisdom after painful memories. The piece ends with the line that his mother was right. Eugene Field alludes to affection and respect for a mother’s guidance despite youth’s rebellion.

Eugene Field

Morning Musicals by Miss Hawes At Marblehead Neck

The observant citizen notes a Friday morning musical series by Miss Charlotte W. Hawes at Mrs. Nash's Marblehead Neck home. She presents twenty four world melodies with social recitals and a trio of assisting singers from Paris Nahant and Boston, amid notes on flora fauna and poetic musings.

Charlotte W. Hawes Swampscott Lynn Nahant North Shore Handel John Sebastian Bach Beethoven Schubert der Freischutz von Weber Joel Paris Angot Lunde Jeannette Noyes Rice

Boston Writer Attacks Mercy For Poor on the Common

A Boston writer attacks mercy shown to the poor resting on the Common, suggesting a harsh remedy for the sight of them. Paul Jones Emil Pfeiffer travels from Boston Feb 12 with a paper suit aiming to world travel and earn 5000, already hiring a secretary and plotting money schemes.

Boston Paul Jones Emil Pfeiffer Pittsburg

Francis H Underwood Died After Blood Poisoning

United States consul at Leith Francis H Underwood died after a brief illness caused by blood poisoning. A notable figure in American letters, he befriended Lowell Emerson Thoreau and others and helped establish The Atlantic Monthly. Born January 12 1825 in Enfield Massachusetts he supported abolition before the war. Rose Cleveland visits Saxonville.

Francis H. Underwood United States Leith Scot James Russell Lowell Hmerson Thoreau Atlantic Monthly Cleveland Underwood Glasgow Enfield Mass

Humorous Snippets and Satirical Dialogues From Old Columns

A collection of wry quips and caricature lines from a vintage page. Topics range from economics and politics to medicine and domestic life. Notable gibes include Dr Bolus’s skill in persuading patients, ballooning physics, and marital mixups.

Barrett Replies on Lodge Meeting and 1893 Nomination

Senator Lodge remarks at an American House meeting sparked political talk. W E Barrett defends relations with Lodge, notes past opposition and caucus fairness, and says Republicans will unite for the district in the coming nomination. He recalls the 1893 race, Lodge support, and Hayes prospects.

Senator Lodge American House W. E. Barrett Republican Party Lodge Republic Greenhalge Hoar Converse Congress Mr. Hayes Senator Hoar Rice Mr. Lodge Hayes Lynn Melrose Senate Washington

Hayes supporters meet in Lynn behind closed doors

In Lynn on August 8 a meeting of Hayes supporters was held in Music Hall. Only six of the seventh district friends attended despite notices. The meeting occurred behind closed doors in Captain A. J. Hoitt's office, with E. B. Hayes present for over two hours and no statements released.

Lynn Hayes Music Hall Seventh Congressional District A. J. Hoitt E. B. Hayes

Hellish Accidents Involving Local Teamsters And Stevedores

Henry Coleman aged 338? employed by Libby and Co. fell from his team on Devonshire Street yesterday afternoon and was run over. John Scott aged 54, unloading a steamer, dislocated his right ankle and fractured both bones. He works for Philadelphia Steamship Co. and lives at 13 Market Street. John Hubbard aged 38, a stevedore on the steamer Boston, injured early yesterday morning with a knee dislocation and kneecap fracture while unloading machinery.

Henry Coleman Libby & Co Teamsters Devonshire Street Coleman Somerville John Scott Scott Philadelphia Steamship Company Market Street John Hubbard Boston

Tax rate and valuations in Dedham for the year

Dedham assessors announce a tax rate of 16.80 per 1000, up 1.60 from last year. Real estate value reaches 4,938,445, up 149,448. personal property 1,045,818, down 35,300. Polls total 1911. Frank Noonan patrons the Silver Grill Cafe amid praise from friends.

Dedham Real Esate

Boston Theatres Start Season With Big Openings

The Boston Theatre to open next Monday with Cleveland’s minstrels. The Tremont stages Nadelene or the Magic Kiss to finish its run as D’Arville charms audiences. Grand Opera House and Bowdoin Square Theatre announce season debuts and new acts, with Living Pictures, aerial feats, and a tank drama headed to Boston venues.

Boston Theatre Living Pictures Nadelene Magic Kiss Tremont Theatre D’arville Dickson Baron de Grimm Grand Opera House George E. Mansfield Cleveland Marlo Dunham Atkinson Bowdoin Square Theatre Colton and Ryne New York Leopold van Dyck America Roln ‘Hood Camille D’arville Stange & Edwards

Cambridge District Court Not Guilty Pleas In Highway Robbery

Stephen Casoni and John Crawford pleaded not guilty to highway robbery in Cambridge District Court. They were arrested for allegedly robbing Michael Sebach a young Pole of East Cambridge on Craigie Bridge early Tuesday, with Sebach claiming $28 was taken. The case was continued to August 15.

Cambridge Stephen Casoni John Crawford Michael Sebach East Cambridge Craigie Bridge Sebach

Second Corps Cadets Encampment Day Three Highlights

Essex August reports the third day of the Second Corps of Cadets annual encampment at Centennial Grove. Captain Baker and Lieutenant Webb led forenoon and battalion drills, with dress parade and flag salute at 5 30 pm. Thursday brings Captain Horton and Lieutenant Ropes as officers of the day and guards. Ladies day Friday Governor Greenhalge and staff attend. Notable guests include Appleton Little Sutter and several Salem officials. Spenser sick with rheumatism. Dawson medal shooting halted due to berry-pickers near range. future continuation undecided. Strength list shows increased numbers and roles, with nonspecific formating artifacts in the original.

Essex Centennial Grove Charles J. Baker A. N. Webb Horton Charles H. Ropes Greenhalge John W. Hart Spenser Asbury Grove Dawson Merritt Francis H. Appleton Lynnfield Little

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