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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
4
The Past today exposes a petty lottery scheme tied to prize gum sticks and candy packs sold for a cent or nickel. The Board of Police aims to break up the traffic, labeling it gambling and commercial cheating that tempts children to seek “something for nothing.” The schemes likely violate federal law and should be halted under state law.
The New York World for eleven years urged an income tax and now praises the law as unselfish. Publisher Joseph Pulitzer will pay a large income tax under the new law, with many of his employees also contributing since incomes over four thousand dollars are taxed.
Dorchester reports several diphtheria cases with fatalities amid a summer rise. Officials urge sanitation improvements in infected districts and endorse Koch’s inoculation method after New York Board of Health trials. Boston claims to stay aligned with humanitarian progress and seize this protective opportunity.
The American Workman recalls James G Blaine's 1881 report showing American spindles used more raw cotton and produced higher value per worker than British rivals. It notes improvements since then, asserts American workers and manufacturers can beat the world, and credits tariff changes for giving them a fair show.
The proposed constitutional amendment would separate municipal and general elections in New York. Supporters urge a nationwide interest in reducing local influence on general elections, arguing the reform is of broad significance beyond the state.
The passage argues that New York City votes disproportionately shape national outcomes, giving local politics undue sway over presidential races. It warns that concurrent elections tempt bargaining of national candidates for local ones and notes past harms. Separation could lessen this influence and ease the problem.
Congressman Wilson of West Virginia addressed Democrats at the nominating convention, pledging to defeat the Sugar Trust and its monopolies. He hailed the new tariff for relief to consumers, cheaper clothing and tools, and larger commerce, while arguing it shifts some government costs to revenue over and above daily needs.
A lyrical chat with Robin Goodfellow taunts a sleepy Maister Bawsy-brown. The speaker invites him to steal cream and dream while praising fairy lore and moonlight. A warned pinch of the wench in the other room contrasts gleaming dairy shelves with dusty pans and a wavering night of dreams.
A brisk column from the Observant Citizen surveys city life and personalities. It mentions a cow driven past Nahant dock, winter boarders returning, and the Crawford House staff change with Joe Shay moving to Halifax House. It praises Dr. Galvin and Boston Emergency Hospital, notes officer John Clark’s promotion, and recalls Matthew Keany’s weight story. The piece also covers Montreal delegates, Newton mayoral bets, a Fall River newsdealer, and a suggestion for a brass tablet on the Whittemore elm.
A 170 year old tree along the road stands as a witness to historic revolutionary scenes. It narrowly escaped cutting during street widening thanks to local resident J. W. Doheney who has faced numerous questions about the landmark.
Cynthia M. Westover ranks gems as third among precious stores and cites South American stones rivaling Indian mines. Miss Mary Lithegon, new wealth in Michigan, aims to practice medicine, graduating at Ann Arbor and studying abroad. Helen Keller gains color discernment by touch. Radcliffe women plan a Boston college settlement with Barrows aiding the effort. The Baroness Burdett Coutts holds city freedom and trades guild freedoms. Eunice White Beecher, 82, relaxed at Cornwall, Conn., with four of ten children alive.
A collage of humorous quotes from early 20th century newspapers. Jibes about poetry titles, shop bargaining, marital disputes, college plans, fires, Georgia poems, and social banter are noted as humorous exchanges. The brief items showcase light, quotable lines and playful misunderstandings across several papers.
A Post discussion from August letters questions if women bicycling is modest or immodest. Readers cite fashion contrasts, public gaze, and double standards, with voices from Cambridge and Boston arguing both for and against women riding wheels.
The Park Theatre reopens after extensive renovations with ivory white and gold decor. New features include a gilded drop curtain The Judgment of Paris by H L Reid redecorated boxes a redesigned dome and an electric exterior sign. The ladies room is now a boudoir and the opening act features Tom Seabrooke and Elvia Crox in Tabasco.
An advertisement for Highland Spring Sterling Ale describes a carefully brewed and matured product offered by Rueter and Co. of Boston to the discriminating customer. The copy emphasizes quality and first class trade distribution.
A letter to the Post from a Boston reader questions Police Commissioner Martin’s street pedler ban. The author argues poor pedlers face hardship, cites state and city licenses, compares stands at Faneuil Hall, and urges issuing licenses to allow poor workers to earn a living.
Aldermen Dubois Costigan ex Alder man Dubue and Fire Chief Benoit of Montreal arrived yesterday morning and were escorted by Aldermen Bryant and Barry. They met Acting Mayor Sanford, toured Boston parks, watched the Boston vs St Louis game, dined at the Parker House, enjoyed Keiths New Theatre, and toured downtown engine houses, praising the reception.
The Savannah Despatch urges employers and workers to keep industry moving amid wage tensions. The Boston Post recommends mutual concessions, noting the tariff brings cheaper raw materials for manufacturers and relief from taxes for workers. Steady work and permanent wage stability are expected as conditions improve with broader prosperity.
A Western letter to the editor from Boston on August 27 1894 argues that New England editors misread Western Republican sentiment. The writer outlines a Western candidate not from New England who avoids tariff extremes and silver dispute, claiming such a figure has a superior chance over Reed or McKinley.
Dublin August 29 John Dillon MP told a crowd that redebating the evicted tenants bill next session would be futile unless Ireland shows landlords a clear path to supporting the measure. He warned the Irish party may rethink its position if the government does not spell out policy on the Lords.
In Blair County Court William Fisher versus Altoona City Passenger Railway Company, a motion for a new trial was argued after the jury reached its verdict by a penny toss. Judge Pell ruled there can be no disclosure of jury deliberations and denied altering the verdict.
Former Boston officer Walter S. Kittrell helped arrest his uncle George Hunt after a family row on Holbrook avenue Neponset. Hunt, 87, was charged with assault on Deb orah W. Kittrell, wife of the ex-officer, and his case was set for trial with a request for further continuance.
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