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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
4
Friday morning December 14 18M published as second class matter. The Sunday Post lists subscription options one year two dollars six months one dollar three months fifty cents. Change of address requires both old and new addresses. Payments payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or at home, notify us via the portal at once. E. A. Orozier, Editor and Publisher.
The Boston Journal critiques the Post for not stating its view on the Democratic defeat before it happened, accusing the Journal of long standing faulty political judgment. It claims the Journal’s support for candidates has helped cause defeats and leaves the paper more confused when Republicans win in the state.
A Sunday evening gathering at Trinity Church will be led by Dr. Donald with remarks from Governor Greenhalge Sherman Hoar and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe to support the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Boston. The institute, linked to Hampton, educates Southern African Americans toward intelligent industry and has influenced the black belt and the wider South for 13 years.
The Anti Double Taxation League mobilizes to push legislative reform before the coming session. The group, with strong membership, seeks to end unequal taxation that burden certain property classes while skipping others, arguing equal taxation benefits labor and justice.
The Boston Journal asserts repeatedly that Curtis is young and will need advisers, even urging him to heed only their guidance. The piece portrays the mayor elect as inexperienced and prescribes caution over changes or appointments, warning against outside advice.
The text questions if Mr Curtis will accept advisory services branded dangerous by the Journal. It asks whether he will bow to perceived control and risk associated with following the counselor’s recommendations.
The Republican congressional committee meeting signals a shift as they concede McKinleyism is past. They credit the Democratic tariff with public benefit and view the former doctrine as debunked humbug killed by voter support. The remark aligns with recent Babcock comments once opposed by the Home Market Club.
The Senate narrowly upheld the supplementary sugar tariff bill, showing no further tariff action is likely this Congress. Republicans failed to align against the trust, and while sugar relief and coal and iron ore relief for New England are unlikely, the tariff is fixed for years, urging business to pursue growth under a stable system.
Poem fragment recalling a girl named Little Girly-Girl in nostalgic summer scenes. The narrator quotes Riley's verse with vivid imagery of blue eyes, gliding water, and rippling brooks as memory fades into springtime.
Patrolman McMurray of Brookline who saved a young man from drowning may receive a Humane Society medal and a $250 subscription fund now managed by J Murray Forbes. Also notes parole chances for Salem forger George B Ives and other city updates on prison conditions and hurricane signals.
Daniel F Buckley of the Democratic State committee is likely to be named surveyor of the port with John E Russell supporting the choice. Dr Francis J Keany son of the late Boston Democratic leader is finishing medical studies in Vienna. Medical Examiner Harris reports progress abroad and visited Vienna with Dr Keany during a recent trip.
Readers are invited to send short crisp letters to The Post. The department welcomes comment suggestion criticism or complaint but warns against long-winded epistles and states it does not necessarily endorse any opinions printed.
To the Editor of the Post a testimonial to Rev Dr S F Smith writer of America. Hoseah Lincoln signs from East Boston December 12 praising the hymn and urging publication of the acrostic in columns.
Citizens ask if Boston will permit coasting on streets including Park Street Dorchester. No action yet. matter to be discussed at the next Board of Aldermen meeting.
A communication to Aurin Franklin notes the Post is not suited for long letters. The department asks correspondents to express views briefly in a few words.
A reader asks the editor about proper conduct in sending a Christmas gift. Guidance covers appropriate gift types, boundaries, and respectful, tasteful gestures for a young woman and a young man.
A collection of satirical quips from Puck and light commentary on manners, speeches, press spirit, and commerce. Pieces feature banter about attire, hair, alums, powder puffs, a hardening wretch in a dark cell, and a farmer’s plain view on the press.
A winter lecture series by the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem has secured Rev T F Wright of Cambridge Rev Julian K Smyth of Roxbury Judge Mason of the Superior Court Warren Goddard of Brockton and Rev James Reed as speakers. The talks begin in January and will cover topics from the New Church viewpoint.
Listing J. D. Rockefeller William Rockefeller H M Flagler J D Archibald B Brewster W E Tilford among Standard Oil leaders. Article notes their roles and influence in the trust era.
The Boston Post called Oliver Wendell Holmes the finest and fittest of all his utterances, declaring that Dr Holmes was always in his prime.
Washington reports continued hearings before the banking and currency committee aim to report the Carlisle currency bill before the holidays. Chairman Springer expects a solid Democratic vote. Witnesses favoring State bank notes warn against restricting currency supply and inflationary fears are raised by critics.
Washington December 18 The House rejected attempts to strike the income tax appropriation from the urgent deficiency bill and passed the measure. It also approved fortifications and coast defenses appropriations totaling 1 879 067 with pension funds set at 140 million. O Neil projects the pension roll under 115 million by 1899. Senate discussion on a university system for the nation began but no action taken. Nicaragua Canal bill talks to continue.
At a Republican congressional committee session Western lawmakers voiced mixed views on tariff rates. Delegate Flynn argued the West supports protective tariffs but dislikes extreme levels, with Missouri’s Bartholdt noting McKinley’s appeal hinges on more than tariff stance and Washington’s Wilson urging focus on other Western concerns.
James W. O'Brien Democratic candidate for Alderman seeks a Ward 16 recount as petitioners circulate signatures from each ward. Dyar shows 2,175 votes with a 501 lead over O'Brien. Mayor Curris leads Peabody by 2,545.
Congressman O Neil commented on Boston election results expressing regret that the Democratic party and Peabody were defeated. He praised Peabody as a good man and said Peabody’s broader political prominence could have split the Republican vote. He added the Democratic party in Boston “has gone fishing.”
The official tally from Chelsea shows a 206 vote majority against granting the license. The result reflects a decisive local stance supported by the final count.
A. Shuman & Co. announce a tariff reduction sale noted in history for markdowns. Woollen cloth prices drop, and a general cut in prices on fine overcoats and winter suits for men is anticipated, removing need to wait weeks for savings.
A crowded rundown of Boston theatre happenings notes Edmund Collier’s matinee misadventure at the Grand Opera House, cast changes in the Bostonians, Cissy Fitzgerald’s Gaiety Girl potential return, and a flurry of upcoming bills from the Hollis to the Tremont.
Arrangements for a public testimonial to Dr Samuel F Smith author of America move forward with satisfactory progress. The Post aims to finalize details soon and announce notable features of the programme to the public.
Boston hosts a pigeon exhibition at Horticultural Hall drawing many visitors. F S Berry of Everett shows quick homing pigeons while Havemeyer Bros. of Mahwah leads in prizes. J H Khan of Louisville misses judging duties due to his daughter's illness. The exhibit runs until Saturday night with faking detected in fan-tail classes.
In Charlestown the Sailors Haven and Episcopal City Mission volunteers spent Christmas Eve assembling about a thousand bundles for sailors at sea. Each package includes two handkerchiefs wristers a Christmas card a book of songs and an evergreen sprig with the recipient and ship name on the envelope. On Christmas Day captains will muster the crew and hand out the bundles as names are called.
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