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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1894
Page
4
The Christmas Spirit Should Endure Beyond Twelve Days
The author urges carrying forward the Christmas spirit into the weeks and months ahead, noting how the season of peace and goodwill was shown by many good examples yesterday. Trade resumes, but kindness and charity should continue to spread beyond Christmas.
Abolition of Grade Crossings Urged Against Railroads
The New York New Haven Hartford line will not raise a civil war to block a grade crossing at Braintrees. North Abington’s experience inspires peaceful reform. Grade crossings are a grave mistake and should be prevented by stronger laws as Massachusetts pursues a statewide policy to remove such death traps despite costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Massachusetts
Boston
Charles
Mystic
Gould
Lincoln's Wharf
Debs Takes Chance to Test Law on Contempt Sentences
Debs seeks to extend a double term by having two contempt sentences run consecutively to test the law on striking employees. The court joined the two cases but agreed to separate them at Debs request, clarifying jurisdiction in the Atchison case and advancing a possible appeal. If the appeal fails, he faces a longer imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Atchison
Free Wool Tariff Brings Cheaper Quality Clothing
The piece argues that the Democratic tariff and free wool lower clothing costs and improve quality. It claims wool taxation under McKinleyism raised prices and reduced quality, while free wool boosts woollen mills, employment, and wages nationwide.
Turbine Tariff Drives Full Operation Into Spring
The tariff went into operation and is running full time with orders ahead into spring. It employs thousands of operatives who bless the Democratic tariff.
Gas Trust Blockade Prompting Public Gas Call
An editorial denounces the Bay State Gas Trust for opposing cheaper gas in South Boston as the Brookline Gas Light Company seeks to lay mains there. It brands the trust greedy and argues competition will reduce rates, urging admission of new suppliers to compel fair pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Gas Trust
South
Boston
Brookline Company
Gas Trust
Standard Oil
City Calls for Police Force Increase to 1000
The editorial urges Mayor Matthews to back a City Council order increasing the police to 1000 patrolmen, arguing current coverage is insufficient for thirty miles of streets. It claims more thorough policing is needed and that the mayor should champion the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Notable Boston Writer Gains London Club Membership
J Walter Smith son of ex Alderman James Smith of East Boston earns recognition in London journalism joining Authors Club and Vagabond Club. He is a Harvard ’93 alumnus and former Boston School Regiment lieutenant, with ties to East Boston and local figures. The piece also notes ferry mishap anecdotes and a Christmas Health Fund dinner with a cosmopolitan crowd including English sailors and immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Smith
James Smith
Boston
London
Famous
Authors’ Club
Vagabond Club
Lannon
Paine Lectures on Corea China and Japan at Bowdoin Square
Mr. G F D Paine spoke at Bowdoin Square Church on an illustrated tour of Corea China and Japan. Stereopticon views showed Corea’s people and dress, China’s everyday life and opium problem, and Japan with colored landscapes. Miss Ruth C Long sang for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
Corea
China
Japan
G. F. D. Paine
Ruth C. Long
Large Hats Grow Larger and More Varied in Shape
The article notes rapid growth in hat sizes and new shapes with expanding brims from four to nine inches, even approaching two feet in diameter. Three representative styles are described, including a straight-sided crown with lace trim and feathers, a side-turning shape, and a veiled crown, with warnings about wearability.
Bargain Socks and Knee Pants Sale Offer
Men’s natural wool socks priced at 2c per pair and men’s German two thread black cotton socks with double heel and toe at 25c per pair. No. 18 Let. Boys’ knee pants offered at 25c instead of 50c, tempting buyers to get two pairs for the price of one.
The Latest Women Hats Trimmed with Feathers Bows and Velvet
The article describes three hat styles for women: one with flowers and feather trim, a second trimmed with striped ribbon and a large feather, and a compromise design with bows. Velvet bands elevate the brim, with under-brim ornament like lace chiffon or crepe de chine.
The Amazons and Other Theatre News At Boston Playhouses
Reports detail Julia Marlowe Taber’s shaping engagements at Hollis and Columbia, Frohman company meetings, Reed’s Christmas tree in the Parker House, and standing runs at Park and Grand Opera House. Broadway acts, luminaries, and festive scenograph attractions draw crowds, with special Christmas pricing and souvenirs offered at the World’s Fair сцenograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe Taber
the Hollis
Austin & Stone
Roland Reed
Columbia Theatre
Johnstone Bennett
Charles Frohman
Miss Bennett
Naval Wedding at Charlestown Navy Yard Hibbs Marries Harrington
Waldo Campbell Hibbs and Marie Harrington wed beneath the Stars and Stripes at Charlestown Navy Yard in a ceremony conducted by Father Supple. About 100 guests, including many naval officers, attended. The couple will reside in Washington as Mr. Hibbs continues in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard
Waldo Campbell Hibbs
Marie Harrington
Hibbs
Washington Post
Harrington
Navy Yard
Stars and
James Supple
Commodore Miller
Phillip
Sands
Barclay
Bleeker
Moore
Meade
Richards
Farmer
Neilson
Harling
C. S. Stillman
C. F. Guild
Hunt
BE. J. C. Hibbs
H. L. Cobb
C. F. Harrington
Deland
W. A. Dent
Castine
Laura Callan
Washington
John Ferguson
Stark
Mrs. Hibbs
English labor leader Holmes arrives in Fall River
David Holmes, the English Weavers Union head, arrived in Fall River from New York to study textile trade conditions for a Belgium convention report. He will address spinners and weavers meetings, stay a day or two, then proceed to New Bedford Lowell Lawrence and the Blackstone valley before sailing home around January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
David Holmes
New York
Weavers’ Union
Wilbur House
Holmes
Belgium
New Bedford
Lowell
Lawrence
Blackstone Valley
Man Falls On Sidewalk Breaking Leg In Somerville
Frank L Gleason aged 64 living at 150 Washington Street Somerville slipped on the Church and Leverett corner yesterday afternoon and broke his left leg. Massachusetts General Hospital. John Duffy aged 22 was arrested by a Station 3 officer yesterday afternoon charged with larceny of clothing valued at $18 from Blanche Crosto on December 8. An alarm from Box 65 at 2 56 yesterday afternoon reported a slight fire in a dwelling at 42 Rochester Street caused by boys smoking cigarettes. the alarm proved needless. A Christmas tree set a curtain in a corner house at Benjamin and Canterbury streets West Roxbury on fire yesterday afternoon. alarm from Box 541 at 3 35. Damage ten dollars.
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Church
Leverett Streets
Frank L. Gleason
Washington Street
Somerville
Massachusetts General Hospital
John Duffy
Blanche Crosto
Rochester Street
Benjamin and
Canterbury Streets
West Roxbury
Grand Army Record replies to Wetherbee defences
The current issue carries a spirited reply to Department Commander Wetherbee with a Dec 11 letter. The editor calls his statements about the newspaper insulting the U S judiciary absolutely false and criticizes his administration as jingo despotism that could bring the Grand Army into disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Department
Wetherbee
United States
Cleveland Babies Celebrate Christmas at White House
In Washington the Cleveland family hosts a Christmas at the White House with a trimmed library tree. Cabinet children attend a luncheon before dinner, with Mrs. Perrine as a guest. The Carlisle party includes their children and grandchildren. The menu features ducks from the President’s hunting trip and turkeys given to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Cleveland Babies
Cleveland
Perrine
Carlisle
South Carolina
House
Cunarder Catalonia Arrives with 208 Passengers
The Cunarder Catalonia docked from Liverpool on December 18 carrying 208 passengers drawn from first cabin to steerage. First class lists include C. L. Gordon and Miss I. Harding. Second class lists name Mr. and Mrs. Almond and many others including Miss A. Blount and J. Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
C. L. Gordon
I. Harding
Bark Henry A. Litchfield Arrives at Vineyard Haven
Bark Henry A. Litchfield arrived at Vineyard Haven last night after a prior report. The Monomoy life saving crew of four who accompanied her left this morning for Monomoy station. The bark's cargo is being righted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
Henry A. Litchfield
Monomoy
Millett-Dexheimer Wedding at Beachmont in Christmas Joy
Eve Leon Millett and Xheimer wed at friend J B Hauk’s Beachmont home under a Christmas tree. The ceremony was conducted by Justic kins with Louisa Dexheimer present. Guests, gifts, and a festive reception followed into Christmas morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Leon K. Millett
Xheimer
Eir
J. B. Hauk
Beachmont
James F. Larappy
Louisa Dexheimer
Wilhelmina
T Crescent
Justickins
T of Friends
Women Run Sunday Edition Promises Novel Journalistic Tone
The San Francisco Examiner prints a women's edition on Christmas Day featuring forty pages with California violet worn reporters note taking on life topics. A men's page lists matrimony prospects while politics talk includes ex-Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson on the 1896 nomination and Tom Reed versus Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Maine
California
San Francisco
Examiner
James&. Clarkson
Clarkson
Tom Reed
Allison
Private funeral held for Mrs. William Waldorf Astor at Cliveden
A private funeral service for Mrs. William Waldorf Astor was held at Cliveden with intimate friends, family, and household staff present. A special train brought attendees from London as wreaths and crosses arrived and were placed around the coffin by Mr. Astor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Waldorf Astor
Cliveden
Astor
Purse Presented to Steward Mr Kimball by Park Mouse Staff
Park Mouse employees presented steward Mr Kimball with a handsome purse wishing him a merry Christmas and a happy New Year in a seasonal gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Park Mouse
Stewart
Mr. Kimball
Death of G Green Aged 79 In Basin Work History
G Green aged 79 long employed as a granite and ale cutter died today in Woonsocket R I. The obituary notes his years of basin work and local ties. The notice lists his profession and age with brief biographical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Green
Woonsocket, R. L
Formar
Boston Journalist Weds Head Teacher In Trinity Church
John Pember of the Boston Journal and Agnes J. Cushman head teacher at Joshua Bates school married in Trinity Church by Rev. Frederick Pember. Bride given by her mother Mrs. Frederick Chapin. Reception at Hotel Brunswick. Couple plan a brief wedding trip then reside at 7 Union Park Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
John Pember
The
Boston Journal
Agnes J. Cushman
Joshua Bates School
Frederick Pember
Peabody
Frederick Chapin
Greenfield
Brunswick
Uple
New York
Washington
Union Park
Boston
Hebrew Association Christmas Minstrel Draws Big Crowd
The Young Men's Hebrew Association staged a successful Christmas evening with songs and sketches by local talent. Minot Hall housed a packed crowd of Hebrew youths, with Harry F. Ballou directing the musical portion and H Nurem burg and Miss Etta Payser handling dancing. Singers included Sidney J. Cohen Frieda Maas Etta Miller S Robinson H Berrill Ray Peyser Bertha Fishler and H Nuremburg. Charles H. Hertz served as interlocutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Minot Hall
Harry F. Ballou
H. Nuremburg
Etta Payser
Sidney J. Cohen
Frieda Maas
Etta Miller
S. Robinson
H. Berrill
Ray Peyser
Bertha Fishler
Charles H. Hertz
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