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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1894
Page
4
Treasury Gold Reserve Plans and ShortLoans Proposal
The U S Treasury gold reserve will dip to about 88 million dollars as exports occur. No alarm needed since replenishment follows the last bond issue, underscoring its necessity and possible repetition until debt retirement and currency reform are achieved. Congress could authorize short loans at current rates to ease the Treasury in the interim.
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United States
Congress
Treasury
Peace in Sight Ends East War Atrocities
The piece calls for an end to the conflict in the east citing rising cruelty and Port Arthur atrocities as a turning point. It argues Japan should show generosity as the victor and urges humanity to halt needless slaughter after a long, harsh war with China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
China
Japan
Congress to adjourn for holiday recess and return to work
The article notes Congress pauses for a two week holiday recess and will reassemble to address unfinished business. It urges lawmakers to clear unsettled questions, maintain momentum, and finish substantial work when the Fifty third Congress resumes.
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Congress
Washington
New England Character Underlying Free Institutions
Governor Greenhalge addressed the New England Club in Brooklyn praising the enduring New England character. He argued that today's New England rests on the same foundations as in Bradford and Winthrop, with traits as massive and unyielding as in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
New England
Bradford
Winthrop
Death of Dr George C Ellis Pioneer Massachusetts Historian
Dr George C Ellis died suddenly at eighty after a long active life. He chaired the Massachusetts Historical Society meeting last week and contributed decades of patient research into New England history, unifying Materials and earning universal respect. He did not leave a single monumental work but his collective efforts shaped the field and preserved regional records for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Ellis
Massachusetts Historical Society
Robert C. Winthrop
Ellis
Massachusetts
New England
Half a loaf for American shipping in flag law
The Senate threatens to block the free ship bill if the House passes it as is. A compromise bill allowing foreign built ships to sail under the US flag with local duplication could pass. Republicans should support it, citing Paris and New York precedents, while Democrats would back broader navigation freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
United States
Congress
Paris
New York
The Funny Little Fellow Farewell Poem by James Whitcomb Riley
A Riley verse extols a tiny cheerful man whose humor lightens sorrow and sickness. It celebrates his bright laugh, kind heart, and the angels welcoming him to paradise. The poem honors the Funny Little Fellow who touched babies, mothers, and all with joy.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Observant Citizen Reflects On City Life And Notables
The Observant Citizen surveys city progress from electric store signs to a Carrara marble entrance in the Annex. He notes Chief Peasley's view on crime origins and cites two boy train wreckers, Belmer and Palmer, as products of their environment. It mentions Tremont House’s closing, Eugene Newton’s departure, Sergeant-at-Arms Adams relocating vows, Mayor-Elect Curtis’s cold, and a Post visit by Congressman ONeil and Joseph H Jr at the newspaper offices.
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Peasley
Peabody
Belmer
Palmer
John G. B. Adams
State House
Captain Adams
Epicureans Plan Cookery Exhibition At Horticultural Hall
Aristocratic clubs acknowledge the body while Epicureans organize public lectures on cookery and economical food. A. J. Campbell of Memphis visits friend Robert McIntyre of the Narrow Gauge. Dr. Thomas L. Jenks, chair of the public institutions commission, attended City Hall after illness. This week marks his first absence from hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
A. J. Campbell
Memphis
Tenn
Robert McIntyre
Mr. Campbell
Thomas L. Jenks
Public Institutions Commission
City Hall
Jenks
The Post Letter Box Readers Call for Short Remarks
A brief department invites concise reader letters on comment suggestion criticism or complaint. The Post notes it does not endorse opinions printed and reserves space for short views rather than long epistles.
Armenian Demands Protection for Boston Citizen in Turkey
Boston Armenian-American residents urge the U S government to confirm if officials informed Washington about Mr Hayrahed Jehnavarian’s treatment in Constantinople. Jehnavarian, with an American passport, was arrested by Turkish officers and reportedly released only after a struggle, highlighting calls for U S protection of citizens visiting Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Department
Washington
Terrell
Constantinople
Hayrahed Jehnavarian
United States
Turkey
M. Garahedian
THAT TWO POUND LOAF
The letter questions bread weight and price claims in Boston and New York. It notes a Massachusetts law requiring a two pound loaf and explains a 250 pound barrel of flour would yield about 250 one pound loaves, not two hundred fifty two pound loaves. It compares New York two cent prices to Boston eight to ten cent loaves.
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The
Post
Boston
New York
Massachusetts
Subway Snag and Hope for a Better Transit Plan
In Dorchester on December 20 G. B. B. urges patience with the transit commission. He argues the Tremont street subway is unlikely and supports delaying to seek a less costly, more advantageous rapid transit solution for Beacon Hill.
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Post
Beacon Hill
Transit Commission
Tremont Street
Dorchester
Mistaken Burglars Claim Wurst Water Haul Error
A Pittsburg Despatch humor report recounts two burglars arguing after a failed theft. The first bragger admits misplacing a roll of bills, realizing he carried a pair of bloomers instead. The exchange highlights comic misfortune rather than serious crime.
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Pittsburg
Grand Opera House and Bowdoin Square share holiday stage lineups
Boston theater listings show Christmas week plans across major houses. Oliver Twist at Grand Opera House with Miss Johnstone Bennett as Lady Thomasine and Charles Frohman company. The Amazons at Columbia. Humanity at Bowdoin Square with lion tamer Veno and acts by Virginia Knapp and Tiny Mite.
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Grand O Era
Columbia — “ Humanity
Bowdoin Square
Columbia
Charles Frohman
Johnstone Bennett
Lady Thomasine
Bessie Tyree
Grand Opera House
Veno
Wallack
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Virginia Knapp
Mite
Lula Tempest
Tiny Mite
Columbia Tft
Rich & Harris
Jes Frohman
Tims
Marie Burrouchs
Judah
Suturk
THE
Amazons
Christmas Church Services in Boston Area
A long listing of Christmas services across Boston churches. Denominations include Presbyterian, Unitarian, Universalist, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, and Spiritualist. Notable participants: Rev. Dr. Macdonald, Rev. N K McLennan, Rev. J M Foster, Rev. John Duckson, and choir/director names. Services span morning, afternoon, and vesper hours with free seats and special music.
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B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
William H. Baldwin
Pete
F. P. Whitney
Emma Margaret Becker
Edwin F. Webber
Nathan F. Lincoln
George Mendall Taylor
James Logan Gordon
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley
Boston
M. GC. A
Parker Memorial
Appietee Streets
James de Normandie
Jesus
Yiour
Beacon Orchestral Club
Marietta Sherman Raymond
Jennie Crocker
Howard M. Dow
A. A. Wordell
Harvard Street
Harrison Avenue
Charles
Earle
ST. John the Evangelist
Bowdoin Street
Back Bay
West End
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
George C. Lorimer
D. D
Unday School
Conteene
Christ’s Church
Colchester Street
Beacon Street
Longwood
St.andrew's Presbyterian Church
West Concord Street
Macdonald Star
N. K. McLennan
Christian Endeavor
East Boon Unitarian Church
Richmond Fisk, Dol
Columbus Scene
Clarendon
Mr. Roblin
Heinrich
Chambers Street
J. M. Foster
Mount Vernon
Massachusetts Avenue
Eg. Herrick
Bulfinch CB
Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Henry G. Spaulding
Rome
St. Peter's Church
Emmanuhl
ST. Paul’s Church
Tremont Street
Winter Street
Temple Place
Lindsay
Theishop of
Massachusetts
Floyd W. Tomkins
Clarendon Street
Montgomery Street
A. J. Jon
Baptist Bethel
Hanover Street
Walter J. Swaffield Wil
Alsae
Evangelistic Association of New England
C. L. Goodell
Temple Street
Methodist Church
Rene Gillam
Snow
M. Marion Luse
Union Congregational Church
Columbus Avenue
Nehemiah Boynton
Frederick H. Page
Tremont Street M. BE
L. Goodell
Epworth League
B. Rice
Alfred Clifford
Newbury
Exeter Streets
A. B. Isdale
Chrn Science Union
R. S. Lillie
Boston Society OF the New Jerusalem
Swedenborgian
Beacon
Shawmut Avenue
Canton
Brookline Streets
M*kenzie
People’s Temple
Alexander McKenzie
Cabedne
Pilgrim Fathers
Republic
McKenzie
Carter
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Ree
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Marie Stuart
Gaiety Girls
the Old Howard
Music Hall
Bernhard. Stavenhagen
Royal Court
Jean Gerardy
Marcus “Ayer
Jefferson
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Knabe
Eugene Tompkins
Finneys
England
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New Theatre
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Emil Paur
Gertrude Franklin
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Tremont Tar Scolla
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