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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
4
Mr B F Dutton tells the Common Council that a subway relieving congestion would benefit the public and private interests alike. His store front would be blocked by streetcars under present access, but he argues the long term advantage to property owners and businesses justifies the plan.
Mr A Shuman offers a plan printed elsewhere proposing city funding to employ 5000 men three days a week alongside current workers. The goal is street and alley cleaning to improve sanitation and accelerate public works without heavy cost, now before the citizens committee for consideration.
The piece urges Congress to open the Charlestown Navy Yard to work, led by Congressman O’Neil. It argues federal funds would aid unemployed workers, boost wages, and ease Boston’s burden amid a $28 million deficit, framing the move as practical charity and economic relief.
The Common Council backed the Mayor in continuing public works this winter to provide labor for workers. Barry seeks a $500 000 loan under soon expiring authority to push street and sewer projects, aiming to prevent delays and create jobs while funding permanent improvements.
The council approves spending to ensure stone work is obtained and completed in the city, arguing the people's money should aid wage earners rather than be saved by petty economies. The amendment aims to benefit workers and promote local labor.
The minority on the Ways and Means Committee voices strong opposition to tariff reform, denouncing monopolists for profits gained at workers’ expense. It attacks free coal for New England and defends tariffs that burden labor while benefiting coal and iron interests backed by Carnegie and Homestead.
The writer decries time spent on resolutions and counter-resolutions about the Hawaiian affair, arguing no practical issue or political gain exists. They urge Congress to stop the quarrel and let ex Minister Stevens alone speak, noting the public is tired and the matter will settle itself.
Councilman Albert Wise earns praise after last election and welcomes a twelve pound boy with his wife. Grace Joy White, daughter of veteran Boston journalist Mrs Sally Joy White, writes fiction such as Our Landlady's Hilda. Trouble the horse charms Dedham riders as Dr S H Durgin recovers and Dr J H McDonald returns from New York trip.
The article recounts a noisy passenger altercation and the sharp remark about swearing before a wife. It notes Christopher F. O'Brien as an English High School graduate and 86 class captain of Company D. It profiles Rev. Andrew Gray nearing literary work on early Britain Christianity and Boston College graduates preparing for priestly ordination at the Cathedral, a record 23 for America.
A collection of brief notes recalls Speaker Crisp yielding a gavel to Miss Savannah Barrett of Augusta, Blondin near seventy, Brooks Adams at a free silver conference, Professor Klebs claiming a diphtheria cure, Mrs. Gladstone owning Canadian land, Emily Dickson as a woman fellow, Emperor William’s army anniversary, Florence Nightingale’s longevity, and a Christmas credit offer from Washburn Credit House with price rebates.
A Boston letter asks if Catholics outnumber Protestants and by how many. The 1892 religious census lists Catholics at 200,450,000 and Protestants at 40,000,000 with other groups. It notes Christmas is not a national holiday though widely observed. Thanksgiving holiday is state dependent.
Greeley urges the young to go West but then argues keeping to the East. Graham brings Happy Florrie West to sing in grand style. The piece extols Kell and the Rolling Mill and praises stars Hofford and Mantellet. It lauds songs and stories as elevating and entertaining.
Richard Mansfield recounted a bunco attempt after leaving the Globe Theatre in Boston. He aided the impostor with a $5 loan, later receiving a return gift of cigars and a dinner invitation, plus a note of thanks and a hotel meal order. Camille D Arville’s Park Theatre benefit and other Boston entertainment items are noted, with details on upcoming performances at the time.
A reader asks about the Murray surname. The piece explains Murray derives from Murreadhack, a brother of Beirin, ancestor of O Murreadhaigh na Haid haighe, meaning advocate, Anglicized as Murray and Meredith in O H art's Irish Pedigrees.
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