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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1893
Page
5
In a minority stump speech Mr Reed argues that all customs duties fall on foreigners and thus burden Americans only indirectly. He contends the McKinley tax on wool goods is compensatory for the tax paid by manufacturers on wool material. He asserts no foreigner pays either tax and that tariff costs are borne by the nation’s wage earners.
A Christmas message urges readers to spread cheer and help others. It emphasizes the peace and warmth of the season, the duty to brighten someone else’s day, and the universal bond of humanity beyond family circles.
The Christmas relief effort provides immediate help to those lacking life’s necessities. The Post’s readers enabled substantial aid and many cases feel the impact of judicious funding. The Citizens relief committee Dennison House and others push employment, with hundreds slated to begin work by midweek thanks to broad civic support. The program relies on funds from diverse donors and organizations.
The piece stresses that relief must come from workers and firms alike and notes the plan is a continuing effort, not a temporary venture. Even with a business revival on the horizon, widespread joblessness will persist through winter, requiring continued generous public support.
Colonel Albert A. Pope, a leading bicycle manufacturer, is praised for promoting a petition to establish an executive department of good roads. The piece rebuts Senator Gallinger’s attack, notes Pope’s public benefit, and cites how his efforts spurred road policy in several states including Massachusetts.
Speaker Crisp pledges passage of the reform tariff bill by January 31 as Congress reopens. The piece criticizes delays, warns voters of potential revolt if repeal of McKinley duties is stalled, and argues for timely debate and voting to relieve unemployed workers and struggling families.
The piece highlights human sympathy amid industrial hardship, noting charitable gifts from Sunday schools and churches. It stresses that peer support and mutual aid, visible in toys, books, and clothing donations, uplift destitute families this Christmas. The message frames charity as the core meaning of the season.
Readers across New England protested that Sunday Posts were in short supply as demand surged. Book lovers credited Clark Russell's Icebound in full novel form as a key extra that boosted orders, despite the five cent Sun- offering the extra.
DAY POST pursues a five cent Sunday paper with a small profit per copy and high sales. The policy favors broad distribution over large margins, and next Sunday will feature a complete illustrated octavo novel as a SUNDAY POST supplement. Readers who missed yesterday are urged to pre order through newsdealers.
The column reflects Boston's holiday spirit amid hardship, praising city charity while noting poverty and cold. It recalls Yule traditions from Norse to English practice, highlights the Boston Ash Bureau at Long Wharf with Dimock tracking schooners, and shares lighthearted vignettes about a blonde woman on Tremont Row and Edgar Davenport’s photography quirks.
Twenty five foot canoes will race on the Connecticut River between Newton and Springfield clubs in a Memorial Day event at the Eastern Division gathering of the American Canoe Association. Edith Minter has moved to town and takes an editorial chair at the Home Journal.
Senator Dolph of Oregon will address the New York State Bar Association in Albany on January 15 after admission to the New York bar. Mrs Laflore, wife of the Indian police chief, dies in Indian Territory. she belonged to the Chickasaw Nation and was kin to ex governors Harris and Guy. Thomas Nelson Page and wife lease a Washington house for two years at 10000 dollars yearly with an option at 80000. Ex Senator Edmunds splits his time among Vermont Florida and Washington. Albert Denton Pullman, brother of George M Pullman, dies. four brothers survive. Captain Gerry Bassett of Hyannis recalls a War of 1812 incident near Hyannis Harbor.
Governor Russell and Mrs. Russell, with their sons Eustis and Richard, toured Cambridge spreading gifts in lieu of a Christmas tree. A modern carriage, courtesy of Gwynne & Co., delivered stockings, underwear, shoes, and candy to about 150 homes. The gifts emphasized usefulness over toys to avoid contagion, with later deliveries to Boston families in need.
Bright Christmas observances filled Allston Congregational St Michael St Margaret’s and other churches. Children brought gifts for the needy while choirs and schools performed special music and sermons highlighted Christmas at Allston Unity Harvard Avenue and Brighton Evangelical venues.
At Perkins Street Baptist Church afternoon services featured a quartet: Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Hanscom, FE E Holdon, Loyal Buffum with organist Lyman Brackett directing. St James Episcopal and Union Square Baptist hosted well attended services and special music.
Seventy five children at St Marys Infant Asylum Dorchester gathered around a decorated Christmas tree in the play room. The St Marys Infant Friend Society provided the tree and gifts while visitors delivered donations of money clothing and children s wear. Among the visitors were Mr John McClustey Mr O Gorman Mr Francis Carr Mr O Prien Mrs Dominic Toy Miss Kate Reilly Mrs Dr Fowle Mrs Dr Dwight and the Misses Insigt.
Dedham hosts excellent Christmas concerts at the Methodist and Congregational Churches. Special services are planned for Catholic and Episcopal churches. St Marys Catholic Church will sing Stearns mass, and St Pauls Episcopal will offer morning prayer holy communion and a sermon. Christmas festivals follow at multiple churches with community celebrations at Harmony Hall by German and German Americans.
Yesterday at 3 40 PM two men clashed at Smith's boarding house on Cambridge Street to the delight of onlookers as a woman hurled a shoe in the brawl. A Union Square horse car was delayed five minutes and no arrests were reported. In Brookline Methodist observances, Rev T Corwin Watkins preached in the morning and Rev R H Walker spoke in the evening about immigrant work with Christmas music by the choir.
In Everett yesterday most church services reflected the Christmas season. St Mary Catholic Church featured a 25 voice choir in a music programme. The Baptist Church held morning sermons on Going Back to Bethlehem and evening talks titled Wise Men Come to Christ.
Major Brewer assisted by Adjutant Parker and Captain McDowell conducted services at the Salvation Army barracks in Chelsea last evening. Brewer delivered a special address on the subject of Personal Responsibilities.
A Boston call to shelter and integrate unemployed young women into host homes or country households. It outlines arranging winter visits, rural or city placements, and daily use of Shawmut Working Girls Club space for coordination. Funds are needed for transportation and expenses, with a steering trio and endorsing society figures guiding the effort.
A polishing shop and engine house owned by Fegan and Ballou on Forest Street in Quincy were completely destroyed by fire. The blaze, likely incendiary, caused $300 in building loss and $1,000 on machinery with stones inside expected to incur heavy losses. Contents were partially insured.
Noon meeting canceled today at Bromfield Street Church. Rev C L Jackson, noted Western evangelist, will conduct meetings from Tuesday through the week with gospel soloists from the Evangelistic Association of New England providing singing.
Abijah Walden of Lynn died at age 100 yesterday at his Sewell Street home. He lived a long Shoemaker's life, served in the War of 1812, never married, and was the oldest resident of Lynn whose Walden lineage traces to early New England settlers. Funeral expected Tuesday afternoon with local residents acting as pallbearers.
Steamer Azalea, responding to a grippe report, found three crew members on Vineyard Sound Lightship fit for duty. Two sailors still ill were brought to New Bedford for treatment.
The speaker recalls a winter Christmas past with Granny noting that true garb of the holiday lies in the heart. She contrasted a cold scene outside with warmth inside and warned that a green Christmas can be a graveyard sight. The poem ends with the idea that peace and goodwill come from love in all places and times.
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