Saturday Morning Dec 15 1894
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1894
Page
4
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Post Publishing Company
Ewsbay
A. Grozier
Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William Lawrence
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Eleanor Fox
Anna Clifford Breed
Edith MacGregor
Flora BH. Barry
George Mendall Taylor
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Music Hall
Gumbart
Lorimer
Evangelistic Association of New England
Smith Baker
Maverick Congregational Church
Snow
M. Marion Late
James Logan Gordon
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Association Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Salem Cadet Band
Joseph Stewart
Alphonso S. Covel
Boston Y. M. C. A
M. B
Temple Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Ss. E. Herrick
D. D
M. Prison Association
Church of the Disciples
Warren Avenue
West Brookline Street
Greenhalge
Charlton T. Lewis
New York
Dean Hodges
Episcopal Theological School
Lewis
Emmanuel Church
Second Reformed Presbyterian Church
Chambers Street
Boston
J. M. Foster
ST. Paul’s Church
Tremont _ street
J. S. Lindsay
Unday School
V. G. McC, Fiske
Providence
Newbury and
Exeter Streets
Tisdale
Boston Society OF the New Jerusalem
Bowdoin
Beacon Street
James Reed
ST. John the Evangelist
Bowdoin Street
Back Bay
West End
Boston Seamen’s Friend Society
Hanover Street
S. Nickerson
Justin D. Fulton
First Baptist Church
Somerville
Dr. McKenzie
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Alexander McKenzie
Cambridge
Pilgrim Fathers
Republic
McKenzie
Walter C. Batley
A Case for Inquiry in Boston Police Methods
The piece urges a Board of Police inquiry into alleged Boston police conduct connected to Price the barber and his Ryan case testimony. General Martin hints at a thorough investigation, noting this would be a new challenge to familiar New York style methods in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Boston
Ryan
Board of Police
Martin
New York
The Oleo Decision and Honest Food Trade
The Supreme Court sustains Massachusetts oleomargarine ban and similar laws in New York and Pennsylvania. The issue centers on honesty in trade in food, prohibiting products colored to resemble butter. Imitation buffers are not deemed healthful. the concern is deception of buyers and users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Delegates and the Question of Nomination Method
The article debates whether current caucus law requires candidate nominations by delegate conventions. It argues the existing law implies delegate conventions and considers legislative changes or using the city committee election to drive reform. It notes some leaders resist but endorses the democratic method, noting Boston Democrats have delayed adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Democratic City Committee
Boston
The
Republic
Ward
Gibson School Trust and the Dorchester Crematory Issue
The garbage crematory facing local opposition prompts state scrutiny of the Christopher Gibson bequest for school use. The Attorney General's suit seeks to define city authority over the trust and whether the facility belongs in that location, with relocation likely if the court rules against the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Gibson School Trust
Christopher Gibson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Legislature to probe Boston municipal affairs this winter
reports indicate an increased likelihood of an official inquiry into Boston city government and political matters by state lawmakers during the upcoming winter session. The move reflects growing concern over governance and public accountability in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Call for Thorough Inquiry Similar to Lexow in New York
The Governor's message hints at a possible inquiry into alleged corruption in Boston. It should be thorough and nonpartisan, examining street railway legislation, the City Council gas deal, and related past matters to uncover truth or expose slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Lexow Committee
The Diphtheria Cure Takes Step Forward in Boston
The Boston Board of Health introduces the anti toxin treatment for diphtheria noting its potential to prevent and curb the disease. The piece compares its significance to Jenner’s vaccination and cites bacteriology as the source of this progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Department of Public Health
Jenner
Board of Health of
Police protection questioned after Back Bay murder
The Back Bay murder of James Slamin leaves the city worried about street safety, noting police on duty were too few and failed to investigate noises near the scene. The piece questions force adequacy and calls for stronger urban policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Slamin
Boston
Back
The Lost Kiss and the Fairy Daughter
A fragmentary poem recalls a moment of remorse as a writer fills a half written page. A child’s laughter bare feet and a kiss cry stir memory and sorrow, revealing regret over scolding a beloved daughter and the memory of her plead for a kiss. The piece ends with the poet seeking to finish the poem while the little girl’s cry lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
All America Football Elevens Compared by Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly Christmas number lists Caspar Whitney's All America eleven for 1894. The lineup differs from the Post expert by four positions and from the Herald and Globe selections in five and seven spots respectively. The Post keeps Butterworth captain and Wheeler as guard, with Gelbert Lea Hickok Adee among alternates. Whitney makes small changes. One other note highlights a Women’s Hospital fair displaying historic bonnets with lace and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Caspar Whitney
Post
The
Herald
S. W. R. Crosby
Globe
Harper’s
Butterworth
Wheeler
Whitney
Mackie
Hinkey
Yale
A. Brewer
Harvard
Waters
Beard
Wharton
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Stillman
Wrenn
Knipe
Brooke
Gelbert
Lea
Hickok
Adee
Royal Baking Powder Ad at 106 Wall Street New York
An archival advertisement promotes Royal Baking Powder with its New York address at 106 Wall Street. The copy emphasizes quality and domestic production, urging readers to choose the trusted brand for cooking and baking needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder
Wall &T
New-York
Notable Local Figures and Obituaries Surface in Boston News
The Observant Citizen notes a mix of anecdotes from Boston including sleigh versus wheel transit woes, reader reactions on Newspaper row, and Ed Perry leaving for Palm Beach as head waiter at Hotel Royal Poincina. Obituaries mark the deaths of journalists Jenks, Rohan, and Baker, while posts and health notes update on locals like Dr. Thomas L. Jenks and Lt. Charles B. Rohan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Perry
Parker House Cafe
Adams and Country Club
Palm Beach
Florida
Hotel Royal Poincina
Mr. Perry
Thomas L. Jenks
Drowned Man in Mystic River Night's Tragedy
Richard J. English, 35, of Chelsea, fell from the Chelsea bridge railing into the Mystic River about 11:15 PM after observing two intoxicated men nearby. One survived after a lifesaver reached him. English and the other man vanished, with search continuing. The incident led to arrests for Woods and Clark, who offered little help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. English
Central Avenue
Chelsea
Mystic River
Doherty
Chelsea Bridge
North Draw
Griffin
Joseph H. Woods
Watts Street
William Clark
Indianapolis
Charlestown
Woods
Clark
English
Drury
Boston theater week preview with Della Fox star turn
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts Della Fox in The Little Trooper with two remaining A Gaiety Girl showings at Hollis and a world tour ahead. Captain Paul continues at Castle Square. Tremont houses The Politician and Princess Bonnie. Liliputians begin a two week run at Tremont. Kap Paul burlesque at Lyceum. Various church and civic events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Della Fox
Paul
Castle Square Theatre
Boston
Liliputians
Tremont Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Mohr
Morris Brothers
Captain Paul
Castle Square
Paul Ward
Tremont St
Mayor's Condemnation Motion Over Irish Prisoners Adopted
In Cork the town council clashed as the Mayor urged government condemnation for withholding Irish political prisoners. After a heated session anti-Parnellite members withdrew amid jeers and hisses and the motion carried 18 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Tow Council
Post Letter Box item guidance in The Post
A brief note explains the department invites short crisp letters of comment and criticism. Readers are urged to keep views concise and acknowledge the Post does not necessarily endorse printed opinions.
Letter from Boston reader on oil peddlers and reform
A Boston correspondent lauds the Post for challenging trusts and monopolies. He argues independents could boost sales by tank supply to peddlers, reducing trips from South Boston to Somerville and lifting profits for both sellers and the company, urging continued paper support.
Voter tallies by party in the last state election
A letter from J Cohen of Boston requests separate Populist Democratic and Republican vote totals for the most recent state election nationwide. He asks through the editor for publication. The note is dated December 13 and lists 249 Hanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
J. Cohen
Hanover Street
Boston
Post Publishes Vote Result On Thursday Following Election
The Post reports that the official vote result was published on the Thursday after Election Day, detailing the counts and outcomes for the measures or candidates involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Lighthouse Keeper Job Application in Boston
Lynn asks where to apply for a lighthouse keeper position. Applications are to be made at Room 143 in the Boston Post Office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Post Office
Boston
Howgate Appeal Denied In Embezzlement Case
The Court of Appeals denied Captain Howgate's appeal on demurrer in the long standing embezzlement case. Indictments for forgery, previously thrown out as defective, were replaced by a new forgery indictment after the latest ruling by Judge McComas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Appeals
Howgate
United States Signal Service
Wall Papers All Styles Ad for Low Wholesale Rates
An old classified style notice markets wall papers in bulk at wholesale prices. Identified seller William Mathews Jr promotes A grades and retailing at low wholesale rates with an address at 147 Mile Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis
Bell
William Mathews, JR
McGovern and Davis Held in City Court for Larceny
George McGovern and George Davis, named as alleged New York pickpockets, were yesterday held in Municipal Criminal Court by Judge Adams for the January grand jury in $3000 bail each. Three larceny complaints were filed against them after their Dec 7 arrest by Inspectors Cogan and Wise on an electric car along Boylston street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
George Davis
New York
Municipal Criminal Court
Adams
Cogan and
Wise
Boylston Street
Stone Discharged in Bank Book Larceny Case
Albert H.K. Stone former clerk at Provident Institution for Savings was yesterday discharged in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Adams on a larceny charge involving a bank book valued at $980. He faces two other complaints where he is held for the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert HK. Stone
Provident Institution For Savings
Municipal Criminal Court
Adams
Stone
Boston Journey Men Plumbers Ball Draws Two Hundred Couples
About 200 couples attended the twenty first annual ball of the Boston Journey men Plumbers Union in Odd Fellows Hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journeymen Plumbers’ Union
Odd Fellows’ Hall
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Ware and
Woo R
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Boston Music Hall
the Messiah
MR. Knorr
MR. Mills
MR. Mandeville
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Bradbury
Benzing
Zerrahn
Lang
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Harmony
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the Dunbars
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the Howard
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Sadie Hasson
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India Wharf
Portland GC
F. Williams
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