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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1893
Page
4
The universal complaint across Europe, says Mr. Depew on his return, is bad business. He notes the dread of tariff changes and the Wilson bill extends, writing his interview aboard ship before anyone says Republicans blame commercial depression on the tariff bill not yet enacted.
Mr James C Tucker died last evening ending a long tenure as superintendent of public buildings began in 1864. His service stood unmatched among current department heads and surpassed by only a few in municipal history. He held the role with honor and efficiency as duties expanded under his administration.
The writer urges the Senate committee on foreign affairs to abandon a secret Hawaii inquiry, arguing it wastes energy and delays domestic priorities. They claim the country gains nothing from continued hearings and that priority should switch to tariff reform, letting holiday duties lapse. The public grows irritated by demonstrations over the issue.
The Christmas retail season in Boston remains solid, not lavish nor frugal, with a cash-based economy and steady household purchases. Relief fund contributions come from comfortable earners, signaling resilient finances and cautious optimism for recovery ahead.
A terse note suggests attempts to bar a public figure from speaking, triggering debate about freedom of expression. Residents discuss whether the move influences transparency and accountability in local government.
Henry W Paine died after a long decline in age. He built a notable legal career in Boston and Maine politics in his earlier years. In Massachusetts he refused the top judicial post and endured two defeats as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Widely respected for intellect and kindness, he was beloved and revered.
Three hundred Boston jobless are to get work today in the city’s street department divisions and the paving division. The program marks the first concrete result of the citizens' committee, with unskilled digging sweeping and cleaning. Skilled labor could speed unfinished public buildings and state projects such as Medfield Asylum, State House extension, and the metropolitan sewerage system, offering broader relief and reinforcing public value.
A Boston charity tale highlights John J. Murphy and John Campbell aiding street children with clothes and a $5 gift on Christmas. Other notes cover Daniel Needham’s Savannah farmers’ congress report, Asa P. Potter’s move to Wall Street, and Miss Julia Prendergast receiving gifts from Chinatown residents for four years of service.
Ex Governor Ames faces Republican censure in Massachusetts for opposing tariff policy. He argues McKinleyism threatens New England iron industry and insists his stance on free raw material remains unchanged. He warned years ago that high tariffs endanger local industry, a prediction he says is proven by current conditions.
Assistant Secretary Wike of the Treasury is confined to his Washington home by grip. The conservatory Henry Phipps Jr gave to Pittsburg opens to the public with plants from major collectors. The Emperor of Austria awards Theodor Mommsen a metal for art and science amid his politics. News from San Remo notes the death of General Kodalitsch related to the ill fate of ximilian.
About 300 laborers engaged by the citizens relief committee await work from ten sewer and street cleaning contracts. Seventy-five percent of the day’s applicants remain idle despite 300 positions. Contracts awarded to various contractors cover Roxbury Brighton and Ward 23 24 and 25 areas with pay at $1.50 for sewer work and $1 for street cleaning. Additional plans seek health department cleanup and broader aid including food and clothing. Governor Russell discussed state aid and rapid project execution to reduce unemployment. Wabash sailors donate $95.50 and other gifts total additional relief funds.
Mayor Matthews City Engineer Jackson and Henry D Hyde of West End Railroad met privately to review the proposed subway route. The plan requires demolishing the flat iron building at Tremont and Shawmut to place the southern terminus mouth, and Brookline Brighton and Harvard bridge lines will enter at Boylston Tremont junction. A spur to serve this entrance would encroach on the Common’s Boylston street mall.
The High Chief Ranger McLaughlin leads an appeal to Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters officers and members to form special committees to identify members in want and provide relief. Each court must appoint a relief committee to select donors and separate food or money, then investigate distressed members without reporting names to the court.
Distress is acknowledged as workers continue their tasks quietly and without publicity while the widows and orphans of the deceased brothers are to be remembered and honored in ceremonies and collective remembrance.
Providence news reports Frank Lee of Plainstreet died by self inflicted throat wound in his jail cell this morning. His wife discovered the body. Despondency from enforced idleness cited as probable cause. He leaves no children.
The Central Labor Union relief committee announced progress with 886 bread loaves distributed and 124 dollars in provisions. A relief fund donation arrived and secretary Abrahams urged wage-earner hour cuts to create work. A committee was named to press officials and the Brookline Gas Company on street-work during the pause in construction. In New Britain Connecticut, destitution prompts widespread relief efforts with families found without fuel, food, or clothing and residents urged to seek aid as conditions shock the city.
St James Episcipal Church of Cambridge will host a sacred concert next Sunday at 4 pm to aid the Associated Charities. Boys choirs from several churches will perform alongside Marie Zahn Estelle Torrey of Chicago Howard Whiting and youths Weymouth Clapp. Christ Church and St James choirs feature works by Brewer Whitney Gounod and Barnby with soloists and choir masters conducting.
A committee meeting at 106 West Chester park last evening selected W G Parker as chairman Frank Curran as floor director and Frank Jenness as assistant floor director with sixteen aides. They voted to invite the Governor and staff Mayor and city officials and tickets will be sold at principal hotels for the January 18 event.
Henry W. Paine born Winslow August 20 1810. He graduated Colby 1830 and Harvard Law, admitted 1834. Practiced at Hallowell and Boston. Renowned for refusing public office including Senate seat and Massachusetts Chief Justice offer. Retired 1886 after long, profitable career. LL D from Colby in 1844.
Michael Ferrin a 71 year old native of Ireland and longtime Woburn resident died suddenly. A Democrat and retired athlete he led local wrestling for two decades and wrestled across the Atlantic defeating English opponents. funeral is Thursday at St Charles Church with a high mass and Fireman Association procession expected. he leaves a widow and five sons, three in California.
A reader asks the editor if John Alden or Governor Dorr of Rhode Island used a coat of arms or crest. The reply notes that neither name appears in standard reference books on heraldry and casts doubt on the existence of a crest for either figure.
The Rev. C. L. Jackson known as the Western evangelist will deliver a special address to business men at Bromfield Street Church today at noon. Solos will be performed by Mr. Arthur W. Burdon.
The Tremont Theatre hosted a French Shakespearian event with M. Coquelin and Jane Hading in La Megere Apprivaisee, praised for its gentler Petruccio and strong Katherine. John Drew’s The Butterflies at Hollis Street follows, highlighting Frederick’s rise, Miriam’s engagement, and witty ensemble performances amid a lively Boston theatre week.
In New York the Arkwright Club linked to woollen mill capital stirred talk on tariff changes for imports. Beverley K. Moore of the Boston Merchants Association voiced surprise at Patterson's remarks, noting the bill’s swift alignment with the expected provisions. Massachusetts figures Lovering and others expressed disbelief at the club’s plans and warned against conflating business and politics.
J. Seligman & Co keeps its 568 Washington street window lit and on view for continued admiration. A wax child stands center in white drapery as Santa Claus steps from a wall that opens to reveal gifts, then recedes, reappearing like a beacon flare in the soft electric lights.
The Cambridge city meeting last night passed both branches to suspend rules and approve about 400000 for city needs including 300000 to improve the water supply at Stony Brook and to build a high service reservoir with pumps. An order of 17000 to widen Harvard street will remove twenty two elm trees by the college yard. A 75000 sewer tie-in to the metropolitan system was authorized. Stillman F. Kelley was unanimously confirmed to the Cambridge Water Board.
Boston & Albany railroad officials report the Chester bridge damage repaired promptly after the accident. All trains are now running on schedule and on time as service resumes.
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