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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1893
Page
4
The article notes festive storefronts and greenery as signs of inward goodwill as the year ends. It emphasizes that despite adversity, the holiday season brings cheer, gift giving, and merry greetings, reflecting Boston's hopeful mood at the approach of Christmas.
A controversial push to revive silver purchasing faces criticism from Senator Stewart and Favlen while Senator Voorhees advocates a replacement bill. The piece notes the fall of silver inflation enthusiasm and doubts any such policy passing under President Cleveland.
The American League of Honolulu decries annexation and urges the United States to keep hands off the government of Hawaii. The writer notes a peril in choosing between joining Britain or relinquishing the islands, stressing that the U.S. must not allow European possession. The stance echoes a warning to avoid European influence while denying immediate desire for annexation.
The piece argues for urgent individual giving over bureaucratic delay. It warns against indiscriminate almsgiving yet urges quick help for the hungry and unemployed, noting that broad relief measures require care but cannot wait. It urges citizens to act decisively when possible.
The recount of municipal election ballots starts next Tuesday in Boston. Officials expect no change in Mayor Matthews’s large majority and say major errors are unlikely, though 68 000 ballots must be handled and tallied to reach the conclusion.
A recount faces questions over ballot marking errors and their possible effect on Aldermen races. Officials doubt irregularities from Ward 25 would change outcomes and argue reforms to the recount law are overdue to curb civic nuisance and expense.
The House has passed enabling bills for Utah and Arizona and the New Mexico case is pending. The text argues for admitting these Western territories to statehood to restore Senate balance and electoral college parity, noting Utah’s population and wealth and the end of polygamy as obstacles overcome.
Cyrus C. Babb named secretary of the National Geographic Society in Washington. The piece muses on Boston professors hats, Harvard figures, Teatro Italiano entertainment, and calls for reform of birth-record reporting in Boston with timely public access to registrar records.
Miss Adele Grant of New York married George de Vere Capell Hart of Essex at St Margaret’s Westminster in a fashionable London wedding. Ambassador Bayard attended as a guest. seven bridesmaids and Baron Tuyll as best man. The Earl’s seat Cassiobury described amid feudal grounds designed by Le Notre.
President Carnot of France hobbies photography during a Russian fleet visit capturing Rear Admiral Avelon and staff. Bank officials G Watanabe and G Nagasaki tour Denver smelters and plan Washington visits to study the U S banking system. Nabob of Rampur visits Berlin and Weimar, inviting to Goethe and Schiller homes. Emir of Nupe sends a lion to Queen Victoria, lion arrives in Liverpool. tribute to the Sultan of Soffoto. Washburn Credit House offers clothing on credit at 466 Washington Street with price rebates if cheaper elsewhere.
A Boston committee hearing heard objections to the West End Railroad’s plan for single tracks on Tremont and Washington streets. Colonel Pope and local merchants argued the change would worsen congestion and hurt retail trade. A proposed alternative route via Fitchburg depot to Beacon Street was suggested. Proceedings resume next Friday at 3 p.m.
Free public viewing offered at the Hazaribagh in the East Armory, East Newton Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to support the Free Home for Consumptives. Admission is free for all including accompanied children. the event closes tonight as the word contest proceeds.
Danbury residents report a wild looking man, with unkempt hair and beard, seen in the woods near Thomas Mountain. Hunters recall a Burgess who once lived on South Street and has a history of insanity and asylum stays. Authorities plan to capture him.
New York December fifteenth. The trial of Dr Henry C F Meyer charged with murdering Ludwig Brandt resumed this morning. Defense lawyer Brooke moved to dismiss for lack of proof of aliases alive status and indictment variance. Judge Barrett denied the motion. Dr John M Byron, a bacteriologist, testified embalming status hinders identification after burial. The defense rested. Court adjourned to Monday for summing up and jury submission.
Two 15 year old boys from Revere were caught trying to pass a counterfeit five dollar bill on a Lynn and Boston car bound for Boston. They named Louis Casassa and William A Nicholson and were held at Chelsea police station. Casassa’s father Angelo owns the Bay View House at Revere Beach. The bill had earlier been sent to a tax collector and stamped counterfeit before being replaced. The boys face arraignment in the United States District Court for attempting to pass counterfeit money.
Danbury Connecticut December 15 leaders of the locked out hatters grow more hopeful as trade remains unfavorable to manufacturers. Shops remain closed and orders are held back. Two new hat styles are slated for release next month, pressuring factories to prepare if business resumes.
The cabinet list for Italy shows Francesca Crispi as President of the Council and Interior Minister, Baron Alberto di Foreign Affairs, Andrea Calenda di Justice, Giorgio Sonnino Finance and Treasury, Giuseppe Baracco Public Works, Stanislao Mocenni War, Constantino Morin Marine, Gil de Bacelli Public Instruction, It. Merraris Posts and Telegraphs, with Maggiorino Merraris at Agriculture. They were presented to King Humbert and took their oaths in the afternoon.
The 120th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party will be celebrated by public school children at Old South with an address by Rev. Edward G. Porter. Older residents will mark the event at Faneuil Hall in the evening.
Raymond and Whitcomb announce a 162 day grand tour of about ten thousand miles by a sleeping car limited train with a dining car and French chef. Passengers stay in hotels when possible and travel only on the train while en route. Destinations include Spain Portugal France Italy Austria Hungary Turkey Bulgaria Servia Germany Holland Belgium England Morocco and Asiatic Turkey. Circulars available at 296 Washington Street opposite School Street.
A historic dental notice advertises Hale Painless Dental Piety at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets. It promises popular prices and painless service amid a student-free claim.
A party will sail February 17 on the Lloyd Steamer Spree from New York for a 162 day tour visiting Spain Portugal Southern France Italy Austria Hungary Turkey Bulgaria Servia Germany Holland Belgium France and Tangier with a Rhine voyage and 10 days in Constantinople. Special trains with sleeping and dining cars will serve over 10 000 miles of rail travel with top hotels and scenic carriage rides. Limited spaces. descriptive circular from Raymond Whitcomb 296 Washington St Boston MA.
Commissioner Whiting unveils a plan to channel aid through reputable channels, urging patrolmen to locate truly needy cases and avoid cash handouts. He envisions ticketed meals at special eateries, overseen by the poor but accountable, to prevent drink financing.
Rabbi William B. Friedman of Denver will occupy the pulpit at Temple Adath Israel on Columbus Avenue today at 10 30 a m and deliver a lecture Sunday evening December 17 at 7 30 p m. He arrived Thursday evening and is guest of Lewis Hicht Esq in Boston.
Jacob Kingham a longtime Dorchester resident and Cedar Grove station agent for over thirty years died yesterday at his Granite street home.
Crane unveils The Prodigal Father a three act comedy to open at Tremont Theatre with Jonathan Silsbee Chicago native as lead. Mary Marlowe romance and comic misadventures abound as a Brazilian husband threat enlivens the plot. Further notes cover Mansfield production of The Merchant of Venice and other city engagements.
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