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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
4
Mr Josiah Quincy resigns the chair manship of the Democratic State committee citing private business demands. He served four years with fidelity and zeal and leaves the party in season for the fall campaign with gratitude and respect from Massachusetts Democracy.
The Post prints all the news and faces no peril in presenting whole truth about a business revival and a New Bedford strike. The record notes a marked business boom easing New Bedford troubles, framing both as separate, significant daily news without political manipulation.
Mill owners and operatives urged to give the tariff time to take effect. It promises cheaper raw materials for manufacturers and lower living costs for workers, with a stable, expanding industry. Fall River and New Bedford faced wage cuts, while several mills kept running as managers heed the shift.
The remarks urge firms to modernize and run at current efficiency rather than rely on aging equipment. William D. Howland, in a Post interview, argues that silent spindles yield no profit for stockholders and stresses the need for investment to keep mills productive.
The piece notes the season limits cholera importation to the United States and cites ongoing European outbreaks from Russia to France and Paris. It credits enhanced U S government inspection and quarantine services for keeping the disease from spreading domestically.
The current Congress exposes a new foe in the Sugar Trust, emblematic of monopolies threatening the public. Under McKinley it prospered, shaping tariff profits, but under a Democratic administration it faces clear opposition and public awareness, signaling an eventual decisive fight and near victory.
The piece laments Boston losing its heiresses to New York and fears the city’s youth are surrendering the prizes of marriage to invaders from New York. It warns of decadence and notes that writers, singers, preachers, and even some businessmen migrate southward. The author urges Boston’s young men to resist the trend.
A humorous verse in which the speaker asks for wisdom and restraint yet prays that temptation today will be to buy a rare book. He longs for a large paper uncut copperplate volume unknown to Lowndes, to prove his bargain in public.
The New Free Press of Vienna notes the daily life of King Alexander of Servia. After breakfast he meets the court marshal and ministers, then dons civilian dress to consult politicians and scholars. He dines with ex king Milan, walks in Topchidere Park, returns for ministerial debates, then attends theatre or official balls until late. Jefferson Davis Milton named chief of police in El Paso, Texas, is a son of former Florida governor John Milton.
A collage of quips from old papers shows light satire on life’s small ironsies. Jokes touch balloon ascents, a boy eager for street scenes, and a homemaker’s caution. References include Charlie from Philadelphia Record and bits from Tit-Bits, Harper's Bazar, and Dundee News.
Cards announce the approaching marriage of John A. O Hearn of Lowell to Mary Frances Delaney of that city with the ceremony set for 10 o clock Thursday at St Patrick s Church. Dr Galvin of Rainsford Island is praised as an old fashioned gentleman and hosts fine hospitality. Cornelius F Doherty, water registrar, was presented a gold watch and chain by friends for his popularity and service. David K Brophy's political allies bid him bon voyage for a twelve day trip to Montreal and Canadian cities.
South Boston residents favor the Boston Post, the one cent daily, reading it daily with trust in its up to date coverage and vigorous management. The paper is described as being with the people and for the people, a favorite among readers in the community.
Barre Vermont August 20 The Y P S C BE of Washington county will hold a reunion at Waitsfield on Friday. The Rev J L Hill of Salem Massachusetts is to speak.
Mme Jules Ferry has a four metre high granite pyramid erected at her husband’s tomb in St Die cemetery. An inscription on the side in gold letters quotes anExtract from the statesman’s will beginning I desire to.
Tony Pastor at Bowdoin Square and Sterling Entertainments at Keiths Austin and Stones Palace and Howard bring On the Bowery to Boston Theatre. Steve Brodie stars in a vivid Bowery melodrama with strong support from Dismal Delaney and others. A busy bill includes Eight Bells mechanism and a parade of acts. Marlo and Van Auken introduce a sensational horizontal bar act with Romulus the Italian strongman and a starry cast of clowns singers and aerialists.
A five act melodrama by George C. Jenks debuts in Boston with Edward Brandt as the American guardian angel helping a persecuted Russian hero. James Wallis stars as the Russian, James Nesbitt as the Irish servant, and Arnold Reeves Harry Duffield with Mamie Kearns Phosa McAllister Sara Neville and Daisy Chaplin in supporting roles. Next week previews The Derby Mascot from New York.
Crowded house welcomes Tony Pastor and his vaudeville company at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Notables include Will H Fox, Maud Huth and Billy Clifford, Harbeck jugglers, and the Russell and Rogers brothers with other acts. Next week Jane will appear.
A Boston theatre marks its 100th performance with a gala on Tuesday Sept 4. Miss D Arville hosts a reception after the show and a special souvenir will be given to ladies. Invitations extend to guests from distant places as arrangements are already complete.
Davy Jones started its seventh week with steady appeal as audiences encore the popular numbers. Dont Get Gay With Shea remains a crowd favorite and the cast is near exhaustion. The light summer opera has been highly successful in the city and may continue long but will soon be withdrawn from the Museum for other engagements.
The museum drew heavy crowds from morning till night as Life Baldwin, famed for tongue feats, wowed visitors by pulling an express wagon with two boys aboard. Once a New Hampshire farmer, he now earns large sums and grows his bank balance while the gorilla exhibit—especially Gumbo Jr.—continues to fascinate many including college professors. A paper model of the United States cruiser Columbia is also on display.
The Howard Atheneum opens another strong week with lively burlesque The Indian Princess produced by Harry Le Clair and a cast including Eddie Leslie T C Moya and E R Burton. Living pictures are new and visitors enjoy contralto Miss Annie Carter and dancers Tonie Drake Lillie Weldon.
The Palace Theatre opened with two shows in one entertainment system a big London Belles burlesque company and Palace specialty acts plus Professor Austins living pictures. New York managers plan to attend the Boston opening of Young America at the Columbia Theatre. The Lyceum Theatre undergoes changes to become a first class vaudeville house with a new orchestra and improved amenities. The Museum stock company at Castle Square and the Irish Artist at the Museum promise strong seasons with noted performers led by Augustus Pitou and Chauncey Olcott.
Manager Lothrop Presents a strong stock company led by Harry Webber in Nip and Tuck a detective comedy drama with Jack Tucker in the title role and a grand variety bill featuring Thomas and Watson May Armstrong Petching brothers Lemaire Clayton Leoni Everett Barr Evans Talbot Robinson Kitty Allyne Parry Brigham and others in Innocents Abroad.
The article notes another prosperous week with the charming house opening amid strong attendance. The leading magnet remains the magnifiant living pictures whose allure grows daily, and General Manager Albee has received many compliments for thorough and efficient management.
The twenty second annual Methodist camp meeting begins at The Weirs New Hampshire with large attendance. Prominent ministers expected include Bishop E G Andrews of New York Rev C D Hills Manchester Rev Thomas Tyre St Johnsbury and Rev William T Hill New Haven Epworth League day will be observed tomorrow.
Waltham Free Press notes the Boston Post insists on steps to discover how prisoners gain escape aids inside the state prison. The piece argues that prison security must be tightened to prevent escapes and avoid turning imprisonment into a farce.
Frank Martin, a prominent farmer, was nominated by the Williamstown Republicans as town representative candidate in Barre Vermont. J R Lynde will run as an independent Republican.
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