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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1894
Page
4
Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It also explains address changes, payment methods, advance payments, and discontinuation on expiration. Editor E. Roz IS R, Publisher.
Correspondents are reminded the Post cannot print or publish anonymous communications.
Arrangements for a testimonial to Dr Samuel F Smith author of America are progressing satisfactorily The Post aims to finalize details of the demonstration and hopes to announce notable features of the programme in a few days
The article argues Congress can adopt a definite currency reform plan before adjournment next March. It states the wild cat currency threat is gone and free silver fears have faded. Intelligent men seek a common ground to establish a practical reform law.
The Post urges robust city support for public schools despite fears of waste. It stresses unsafe buildings, fire hazards, poor sanitary facilities, and insufficient classrooms, arguing safety and access justify higher spending. It backs Mr Curtis if he prioritizes school improvements.
The piece argues the Boston Democrats lost the mayoralty not only due to a national Republican wave but also through flawed nomination methods and weak campaigning. It praises four years of Democratic city leadership yet urges direct nomination control and a campaign focused on performance, efficiency, and reform to avoid future defeats.
The author questions whether ignoring important city issues influenced electoral outcomes, noting four years of campaigns and suggesting that victory followed neglect of the neglected issue.
The former Speaker criticizes the Sugar Trust and Democrats at the Home Market Club while in Washington he supports the Patterson bill allowing pooling of railroad earnings. He contrasts Massachusetts trust with $75 million capital to a larger national scheme and argues pooling is the core of trusts. He questions why pooling would be restricted to railroads and not other trades.
The essay argues that the next Boston mayor must be nominated by a delegate convention rather than party machines or committees. It defends direct voter empowerment, claiming the people, not a committee, should nominate candidates and calls for closer public involvement to strengthen democracy.
Poem summary notes Longfellow cherished children's voices and laughter shaping his verse. It notes his mastery of many languages and the pure delight he found in a child’s prattle, attributed to James Whitcomb Riley.
A Boston Post account tracks old city figures including ex revenue collector John E Fitzgerald, a proposed Tammany reorganization, and a carnival of artist costumes. It notes a Post artist in disguise, public reactions, and a humorous take on cat behavior and women lecturers’ rising prominence.
Mayor Charles Harwood announced David H. Sweetser Alfred A. Mower and William B. Neal as License Commissioners for six four and two year terms with Sweetser as chairman and secretary The salary for the chairman is 500 and 200 for each of the other two members The appointments follow yesterday's license vote and amid many applicant inductions.
Readers urged to send brief comments criticism or suggestions in this column The Post cautions that it does not endorse opinions printed here and aims for concise input.
To the Editor of the Post an reader proposes a simple self help for writer’s cramp. The routine involves shaking the hand loosening stiffness expanding and closing motions, wrist circling, and short rest before resuming writing. Eastern reader Wil Le signs the message with East Boston reference and date.
A letter to the editor describes lending a damaged sewing machine six years ago, selling it after five years due to lack of use, and now facing a demand from the original owner. The writer asks what legal steps to take, noting Post lawyer coupons appear in the Wednesday issue.
Corresponding Secretary Coral Little of the Malden Hospital Ladies Aid Association thanks for daily carnival reports. The note dated December H. U. includes appreciation for the interesting coverage and extends gratitude to the reader.
A reader urges Stella Angell to inform Reginald Culton that the best way to secure a permanent position is to make the acquaintance of Dr Mary Walker, suggesting a social path to opportunity.
A collection of humorous quips from the Chestnut column features a poet asking to include a Christmas piece, editor joking about a waste basket, Southern colonels with carriage, and a hostess's dour upholstering remark.
Two well dressed women identified as Minnie Clark 29 Malden and Annie McKissee 35 Everett were arrested on shoplifting charges at Houghton and Dutton store by Inspectors Knox and Mahoney yesterday afternoon.
A recount in Chicopee shows Republican Andrew Gale elected mayor by a 36 vote plurality after initial tallying gave him a 10 vote loss. Final totals: Gale 999, Mellen 963, with earlier errors correcting the result.
A list of Boston political hopefuls for the next year across party lines. The roster includes Republicans Charles E. Folsom Horace G. Allen Charles H. Bryant Alpheus Sanford Charles T. Witt Edward W. Presho Perlin A. Dyar and Democrats Thomas W. Fiood Martin M. Lomasney John F. Dever David F. Barry John H. Lee with brief birthplace and occupation details for each candidate.
William F Court ney will join the school committee as Mayor elect creating a Democratic majority there until a president of the Common Council is chosen. The Board faces a potential aldermanic deadlock and possible fights over Chief Hosmer of the fire department and the Board of Assessors.
In Beverly the Republican Club put a ticket in each ward but did not endorse any candidate. The writer says no nomination papers were indorsed by the club and no candidate received club endorsement. each candidate had only personal support. Boston, Dec. 11.
In Salem on December 12 the license vote spurs many men to seek seats as license commissioners. Politicians say Alderman Knights, a strong supporter of Mayor Edmund A. Yasiski and Charles W. Innis, will be among the three named by Mayor Turner to form the board.
All recounts of city election votes will be handled by the Board of Registrars of Voters. Petitions for recount must be filed with the city clerk before 5 o clock next Monday. The city clerk forwards them to the Board of Aldermen for transmission to the registrars for counting. The registrars must return the recount to the city clerk by December 27 at the latest.
Major James P. Frost’s shock followed by the death of Charley Rohan a respected military man loved by Grand Army of the Republic members. Rohan served six years in the armed forces including Port Hudson and Key West, worked as mustering out officer and later Globe military editor. He leaves a widow and three children and will be buried Friday at 2 PM from his Dorchester home with Rev. Walter H. C. Smith presiding.
The column surveys recent and upcoming shows across Boston houses. Marie Burroughs continues The Profligate at the Columbia. The Princess Bonnie closes at Tremont. A Gaiety Girl nears end at Hollis. Della Fox debuts next week. West ward, Ho! opens December 31 at Boston Museum. many acts and stars highlighted across venues.
The Harvard class of 1898 elected J. H. Perkins of Milton as president by eight votes over Rand with 152 to 144. N. W. Cabot of Brookline is vice president, and G. Newell of Great Barrington is secretary and treasurer. Perkins is a noted oarsman and may lead the freshman boat. Cabot starred on the football field this fall.
The Vendome hosted the Unitarian Club last evening for a meeting on Business Methods in Missionary Work. Speakers included George W. Stone of Wilmington Delaware Horace G Wadile of Boston and George S Hale presenting their views.
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