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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1894
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates for one year and shorter periods. It instructs subscribers to provide both current and new addresses for changes and notes mail is at the sender's risk. Checks and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Yale's claim to the football championship rests on four games against Harvard Princeton and Pennsylvania. The record shows Yale 12 Harvard 4. Yale 24 Princeton 0. Pennsylvania 18 Harvard 4. Pennsylvania 6 Princeton 0. The piece argues Yale must beat Pennsylvania or yield the honor to the Quakers.
The article condemns Armenian atrocities and urges the Turkish government to answer for the crimes. It calls on civilized nations to summon Ankara to the bar of civilization, seek reparations, and prevent further outrages at Europe’s borders.
The Boston Post publishes a broad list of signers urging Mr Peabody to run for mayor. The endorsement spans business and property interests, crosses party lines, and signals support for a Democratic administration. Mr Peabody is portrayed as having public confidence and intelligent citizen backing.
English labor leader John Burns, arriving on the Etruria, is praised as a reformist from the workers’ ranks. The piece lauds his lawful methods, restraint, and honesty, noting he has declined Cabinet posts twice and deserves a warm, enthusiastic Boston reception before he leaves the country.
The article argues stock markets ignore improving business post tariff act and Congress adjournment. It notes easy money, gold import prospects, strong government bonds, renewed foreign demand for U S securities, and $19 million Southern Railway issue as signs of higher values ahead.
The London market shows renewed strength as rail systems recover from the panic and earnings rise in many regions. President Cleveland plans to urge currency reform next Tuesday, a move seen as potential to awaken the street from the Baring troubles. Expect slow, steady gains in stock values rather than a boom.
Dr Samuel F Smith approves a public demonstration organized by the Post and a citizens committee. The event features patriotic songs and addresses centered on America with a reception for Mr Smith in Music Hall or Mechanics Hall. Admission may be fifty cents to one dollar, proceeds to a testimonial for the author. The Governor of the Commonwealth may preside.
An editorial rebukes the idea that Addicks who funded the Republican Delaware legislature should be repaid or supported for U.S. Senate. It calls for indicting prosecuting and convicting the lawmakers involved in bribery and branding Addicks the biggest rogue if reports are true, insisting bribery warrants enforcement of law and ethics.
A reflective verse by James Whitcomb Riley recalls childhood friends and carefree days. The speaker longs for lost youth, with images of clover, meadow larks, bumble bees, and distant cries echoing in dust and memory.
A New York court witness kissed an inside Bible page rather than the cover to avoid disease. Boston bankers debate Hon. J. H. Walker’s likely chairmanship. A Grove Hall car serenade and a French superstition about the army class of 1893 are noted, along with John Temple Graves’ stay in Boston and a confirmation party for Julian Frye with about three hundred attendees.
A brief paragraph notes Miss Frye and Master Frye as recipients of valuables. The text mentions a midnight collation and registers “Mme Langtry, Miss Langtry, maid and man servant” at the Brunswick, described as quite English.
A brief note explains the department invites short letters with opinions criticism or suggestions. It states the Post does not guarantee endorsement of printed views and reserves space for crisp remarks rather than lengthy epistles.
A Boston passer describes a street affray near Essex Street and Old Colony depot where two youths assaulted an old man. A portly crippled stranger intervened with a cane, scattering the assailants, aiding the victim and guiding him to safety as the crowd condemned the attack.
Reader asks how nobles acquire coats of arms. In Britain arms began as battlefield identifiers and were transmitted to descendants. Licenses govern use. illegitimate use incurs penalties. Herald’s College regulates arms, crests, and marks. private creation is possible unless protected by trademark or copyright.
To Circulation Editor from the Post dated Sir November 39 Car 894 Motorman 1664 Conductor 1719 the Dover to Harvard Square run began at 7 0 a m Papers read included Ten Posts Three Globes Two Heralds One Journal and One Advertiser at 1355 Washington Street Boston.
Anthony Hope writes The Chronicles of Count Antonio departing from his earlier work. Chatterton showed verse at 11, Cowley published poetry at 16. Barrie leaves London for Italy for health. Meredith writes on Surrey hills. Stevenson came poor in health, steerage passenger. Mrs. Jefferson Davis gains memoir rights after suit. Gladstone compresses Horace. Johnson wrote Lives at 78. Mrs. Somerville, Humbolt feats. Humbolt died a month after Cosmos. Ward the best paid novelist after $200,000 in six years. De Guerville covered the Japanese advance to Pekin. Hardy writes at Dorchester. Peredas preserves Spanish mountain lore in Santander.
Rome reports a Vatican commission of prelates is arranging to summon a plenary council of South American bishops to address regional church matters.
The first Sunday in Advent marked the fiftieth anniversary since consecration of the Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street Boston. A grand solemn march of clergy and notable ceremonies gave the Memorial Day service an Abbey like majesty, attracting many strangers and an imposing crowd.
Theatre notes from Boston preview new seasons and engagements. Marie Burroughs in The Profligate at Columbia. Roland Reed returns to the Museum in The Politician. Henley’s Captain Paul controversy noted. Eleanor Mayo stars in Princess Bonnie at Tremont. Verdi Quartet to sing at Hartford Elks service and Keith's New Theatre later. Coon Hollow at Grand Opera House. Lillian Burnham returns to Boston. Two Orphans at Bowdoin Square. Janauschek as Countess Debiniers. Park Theatre features Mrs Langtry in Agatha Tylden. Palace presents McDoodle and Poodle. Prince Pro Tem tours New England.
The article details a high ceremonial Anglican service at the Church of the Advent with Rev W B Frisby celebrant and Rev Fathers Daniels Chase deacon subdeacon. Dr Morgan Dix of Trinity Church New York preached on the Oxford movement, praising divine grace for reform. The Church of the Advent Choir, first surpliced in New England, performed Gregorian introit and Hoyts Lord's Prayer, concluding with a grand commemorative day.
Gloucester reports schooner Mat thew Keaney struck by a sea on Georges wrecking deck gear and boat while injuring crew members Patrick Sheady and John Powers.
Snappy exchanges from New York papers feature couples, proposals, wardrobe gaffes, and witty quips. A husband buys sleeves for his wife, a denied proposal sparks chatter, a rushed departure fuels travel plans, and editors note tense encounters with a gun or a shotgun.
Peter McCann a Chelsea resident for over forty years died at his home 63 Maverick Street on Saturday night. An Ireland native who came to the United States fifty years ago he worked mainly as a master plasterer and stucco worker. He was famed for church work including a large cathedral in Savannah Georgia. He leaves a widow and three grown sons.
Chairman Woodbury reports a letter signed by every teacher at Lynn High School stating there is no friction with Principal Jackson and that all staff work in harmony, refuting recent misunderstandings.
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