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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
4
Boston Post issue dated Tuesday morning February 5 1895, representative Democratic paper of New England published in Boston. Contains city news and editorials typical of 19th century daily newspapers with local and national coverage.
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The obituary recalls Theodore D. Weld who died at ninety two. He witnessed and aided the abolition of slavery from its early days to its completion. Weld was sixty when emancipation was declared and lived thirty more years to see progress toward its solution.
The bill presented by Representative Hibbard mirrors Mayor Curtis's accepted recommendations and changes. It replaces three boards with single department heads in fire public institutions water and abolishes several departments while creating an election department. The plan concentrates responsibility but risks ineffective commissions through appointed assistants and raises questions of cost and administration.
The piece argues for an executive head but cautions against expecting lower costs or better administration. It supports the new election department to ensure accurate voter registration and election conduct, endorses annual registration, and favors abolishing at polls ballot counting to delay results but improve precision.
Congress considers the arbitration bill drawn by Attorney General Olney and modified in committee. Backed by organized labor and Commissioner Wright, it seeks to make dispute arbitration between railroads and employees more accessible and effective, though not a complete fix. The measure represents a step toward settling conflicts by reason and mutual recognition.
The piece notes a surge in tin plate manufacturing after the tariff reduction. It cites the Illinois Steel Company planning to build the largest tin plate works in Chicago and seven more large plants planned in the region, suggesting the infant industry thrives with lower protection.
The statement argues against using the bond issue as a political lever tied to Treasury conditions. It urges focusing on fiscal policy rather than leveraging debt in the national financial dispute.
The article argues the administration should act on its own to issue bonds without waiting for Congress, noting immediate effects on gold exports and market confidence. It warns that delays risk a renewed outward gold flow and urges a rapid presidential call for bond proposals to address the emergency.
Major John McDonough, an early Civil War volunteer from Massachusetts who rose from private to major, has a long post office career behind him. Despite a record of faithful service, he stands charged with pilfering, a case that elicits sympathy while demanding strict justice.
The piece lauds Jennie Fowle Willing born in Canada on June 22 1884 a sister of Bishop Fowle editor of the New York Christian Advocate. It notes her Evangelical work as a clergyman’s wife licensed minister and author plus a Market anecdote about a stock joke and a Cyclone furnace by Fales. It ends noting New York’s sixty page Commercial Advertiser issue and J B Gomez’s role.
Boston born actor George S Farren headlined the Effie Plisler company at the Opera House drawing friends from the South End. Alderman John H Lee and City Clerk Galvin returned from Washington, guests of Congressman O Neill, to avoid snow delays. Alderman Perlie Dyar attended the Board of Aldermen meeting for the first time since inauguration day, citing Lagrippe for his absence.
The Post invites brief letters of comment criticism or suggestion. Readers are urged to keep views concise and pointed and note the paper does not necessarily endorse opinions printed.
In Boston Jan 29 a reader asks why citizens are denied admission to a Supreme Court room during sessions. The reply suggests crowded dockets and limited space, noting judges direct staff to keep courtrooms free for witnesses and those with business, especially during divorce proceedings.
A reply states a person must be born in the United States to be president. The son of foreign parents, even if naturalized or not, is eligible for the office.
A reader should assemble a petition signed by the town committee and many leading Democrats. If an influential party member speaks for the applicant and the collector is convinced of qualifications, chances for appointment improve.
Citizens of Dorchester petition Aldermen to abate a two week old garbage plant on Gibson street. Aldermen vote to have the Mayor instruct the Board of Health to examine the nuisance and report next meeting. Other city matters include bridge funding, street widenings, vetoes, and department heads confirmed.
The Board of Railroad Commissioners schedules a string of hearings this week. Lynde Sullivan’s private crossing near the chemical works is postponed to Feb 20 due to counsel’s absence at Judge Hoar’s funeral. Gloucester Essex & Beverly seeks $250000 stock. twenty four hour service at Stone Junction is under review. Beechnt fares for Lynn & Boston street railway prompt debate. Lowell Express Company testimony to follow. West End road transfers may await legislative action. Boston & Albany to extend suburban zone to Wellesley pending Legislature action.
Daniel M Elhatten of Togus Maine asks the Post to provide the name of the Philadelphia district congressman and describe his politics in a brief letter dated January 30.
Five Philadelphia Republicans secure national House seats by election results. The men named are Henry H. Bingham Robert Adams Jr Frederick Halterman John E Reyburn and Alfred C Harmer, reflecting the party’s strong local delegation in Congress.
A reader asks when the pension service began and after which conflicts. The editor notes the first pension act was passed after the War of 1812, with subsequent acts following the Mexican and Civil Wars.
South Boston notes the last census in 1890 recorded a population of 66,791, with a reader request for current figures and context.
O P Boston asks if there is a charge for a second Citi Zen paper subscription or copies. The note is dated February 3 and seeks clarification on costs.
The Whiteway faction deepens as Newfoundland MLAs resisting retirement demand guaranteed positions, hindering a cabinet formation. A caucus met with no plan until Wednesday awaiting Britain's reply on a royal commission of inquiry and potential imperial support to spare prestige losses.
Five masked robbers blew open the Lockwood Bank safe in Milan around 4 am and escaped toward Sandusky. They took about 15,000 in cash and 10,000 in bonds including government, Nickel Plate and rail bonds. Cashier Stoddard would not disclose the total. Police in Sandusky arrested Edwin Stoughton and Sol Hirschbergeer on suspicion of complicity.
A fashion note discusses velvet styles and the lure of velveteen as a cheaper substitute. It condemns wasteful cutting of costly fabrics into trims, citing a white satin ball gown trimmed with shredded velvet and used as corsage edging and bodice embellishment. The piece ends with The Latest.
A Life magazine flavored quip reports a bachelor doctor replying to a friend on marrying his beloved stating that the woman is one of his best patients, a humorous take on love and professional ethics.
Frank R Stockton’s serial tale depicts a US led by a powerful syndicate fighting Britain with unconventional vessels called repellers and crabs. Naval confrontation unfolds as Lenox is trapped and towed by a crab, stirring national outrage and a push for a grand strike against British blockaders. The Adamant arrives with a stern jacket to counter the Syndicate.
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