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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1894
Page
4
The House passes supplementary bills to place coal and iron ore on the free list after Senate amendments taxing them. The Senate may pigeonhole the measures, but the House expresses the people’s will and aims to secure free coal and free iron under the new tariff bill. The demand is emphasized by the circumstances surrounding the action.
Senator Gorman calls the moment the proudest of his life while labeling his Sugar Trust counterparts as conspirators against the party and people. The piece argues for direct election of U S Senators by popular vote, citing treasonous cooperation with Republicans and Populists to thwart Democratic aims. It stresses accountability to the people and the need for checks on Senate arrogance.
The London press urges U S intervention in the Japan China quarrel but the Daily News errs in calling for action. The United States should not meddle in foreign conflicts but can offer mediation and arbitration, a peaceful example it already upholds. This restraint safeguards national policy and interest.
The House agreed to Senate amendments to the Wilson bill ending a bitter fight over monopoly. The measure targets sugar coal and iron, aiming to curb McKinleyism and reform the system. The Senate version now goes to the President for signature.
The piece argues for free raw materials as a Democratic pledge and contrasts it with McKinleyism. It asserts the Senate bill, though flawed, offers relief to industries by lifting burdens on wool and other sectors, while acknowledging Congress blocked full House relief. It frames the bill as ending the injustice of the McKinley tariff and freeing industry and trade.
The piece lauds Congressman Wilson of West Virginia for endorsing free coal to aid languishing industries, contrasting his stance with New England senators who resist tax relief for iron and steel sectors. It argues his position serves national welfare over party, praising patriotic action over self interest.
Two convicts in Charlestown State prison were found sawing bars in their cells. They possessed saws and files and had them in solitary confinement, revealing security lapses at the Massachusetts State prison. The piece questions existing methods and calls for tighter controls to prevent outside communication and illicit tool access.
Governor Greenhalge will speak at a mass meeting in Tom Reed's district likely Portland on Friday September 7 after Private Secretary Thomas informed Hon Joseph H Manley of the invitation. Alderman John H Lee returned from Wolfboro Junction and attended the Board of Aldermen meeting. ex Fire Marshal Flynn welcomed a newborn boy.
A humorous scene unfolds as friends gift a portrait to Mr. Casey labeled Handsome Dan. An office boy with a cigarette returns after a beach chat about Corbett and Jackson, tries to pitch a sports write, and the editor tests him with a pencil. A wind of street whimsy follows with local curiosities and station antics.
The Elysee hires a new head chef Fieuret earning a high salary while the top European culinary figure Kranz leads the Czar's kitchen and wears a sword by court rank. Beranger, Langley, and Langley's career milestones are traced, noting Langley's rise to Smithsonian secretary and his eclipse observations and AAAS presidency.
The month's mind solemn requiem for Rev. Michael Moran late pastor of St Stephen's Church was sung with Archbishop Williams absent from the obsequies taking part. The church was draped and a catafalque with burning tapers stood before the high altar. The mass featured an augmented chorus under Organist E R McSweeney, with solos by Maginn and Charles T Dolan. Archbishop Williams gave the Te Deum and closing absolution. The congregation included Dr J B Moran and relatives and numerous former parishioners. many clergymen attended from various nearby locales.
A gang refused to disembark from the Springfield local freight in Worcester on August 13. The train halted and the youths were put off. They stoned the train and smashed the caboose windows. Police were summoned to handle the incident.
Rome August 18 The Italian government issued exequaturs to eight of the thirty two bishops from whom this recognition had been withheld. The remaining exequaturs are expected to be granted probably next fall.
Altoona Penn Aug 13 authorities report the theft by Harry Gardner, cashier of the Second National Bank, stated at about 150000 dollars. The case involves an alleged large embezzlement as investigators pursue leads and recover missing funds.
Springfield Republican reports Governor Greenhalge will support General Martin in efforts to overhaul Boston’s police system. The stance pressures the two obstructionist police commissioners to defend their positions and face scrutiny.
An advertisement for Highland Spring Sterling Ale by Rueter & Co of Boston headlines a carefully brewed matured product sold to discerning customers through first class trade channels.
The Boston Theatre began its 1894-9 season with Cleveland's minstrels headlined by Billy Emerson. New features include Spanish court costumes and a World’s Fair panorama. Romulus the muscular young Italian exhibit and Attila the trainer perform astonishing feats with heavy dumb bells and weight lifting. The program also features living pictures, vaudeville acts, and a colorful cast of performers.
A friendly audience cheered The White Squadron at the Grand Opera House last evening. The Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans was warmly recognized in the congress of navies scene. Mansfield and Magee announce matinees today at 2 o clock and report New York’s In the Name of the Czar opened at Niblo’s Garden to strong response, slated to follow The White Squadron.
Leonard Grover's Lost in New York staged by an able company led by Frank Richardson and Therese Milford, with Lilly Sinclair drawing ovations as Jennie Wilson. Van Dyck living pictures entertain before the Bowdoin Square audiences. The bill continues all week with Tony Pastor to follow and Sutton Vane's The Cotton King slated for October, manager Atkinson booking fourteen weeks.
Madeleine or the Magic Kiss enters its third week at Tremont Theatre with Ca Mille D Arville delivering a powerful performance. William McLaughlin as Frederi Clin ton Elder as Francois and Laura Joyce Bell receive strong notices as the cast continues to draw summer audiences. Thursday marks the companys seventy fifth performance and a gift of Madeleine buckles for all ladies. Aubrey Boucicaule will assume the Baron De Grimm on Wednesday.
The Museum stage announces Commodore Shay is replaced by R E Graham due to illness. Graham, praised for legitimate humor and a multilingual song routine, boosts the company. Davy Jones will close the season with The Irish Artist by Pitou Jessop, then Prince Pro Tem opens the new stock company season on Sept 17. Keith's presents Romulus the Italian Hercules to start the day.
The Howard hosts a long bill featuring Miss Annie Carter Florence Elene Lillie Weldon Minnie Cline Lilie Armitage Tonie Drake Gracie Hughes and others with songs dances and living pictures. Mamie Flower wowed the audience with a powerful voice. The Mendoza sisters perform a striking trapeze act as the show runs ten hours daily after 1 PM.
Manager Lothrop presents Only a Woman's Heart with a strong cast led by Newton Beers as Roger and Lora Addison Clift as Hattie Salisbury. The production is superbly mounted and yesterday’s performance was artistic with solid acting from James Blake and a capable supporting lineup. The week also offers a strong variety segment featuring Stewart, Gillen, the Hewletts, Tourjee, Armstrong, and long-time favorites.
A recent display at Austin and Stone's attracts crowds with the Gumbos gorillas Gumbo senior and Gumbo junior, Life Baldwin with extraordinary tongue control lifting weights and touching a billiard cue to perform a trick, plus a US cruiser Columbia model by John C. Bowers. Other features include savage cannibals, Carraris with knife and battle axe throws, and two well-organized vaudeville shows.
Large audience attendance rises over two weeks as Palace Theatre management offers continuous shows from 1 PM to 11 PM with Atwood's Fun Makers and Palace Vaudeville Celebrities alternating. Feature acts include Astarte the air performer and Burt Hodgkins' lively farce Mixed Affairs. The specialty bill remains long and varied.
A collection of brief and witty exchanges includes Faith Cure and Mrs Blunt on joining a group, a morbid ice cream poison quip, a weather banter about a voyage, a bored traveler and a speaking mosquito, and legal figures like Thomas J Barry listed among cafe guests.
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