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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
4
Boston Post publishes the Representative Democratic Paper of New England on a February Friday morning in 189%. The item serves as a historic newspaper record reflecting party alignment and period branding.
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday papers, requests subscribers to provide both current and new addresses, notes second class matter status, and instructs that payments be sent at the sender’s risk with checks or money orders payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
All descriptions to the POST meet be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the POST regularly from your news dealer or newsboy, please notify us by postal at once. E. F. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.
The Democratic House rejected the Springer bill by 134 to 161, blamed for misgovernance and disloyalty to the administration. Republicans gain no credit as the Democratic majority bears responsibility for the setback, while the administration vows action to safeguard sound currency and national credit.
A Lexow style push in Boston seeks a joint legislative committee to investigate police street fire architect and water departments with no time limits. The Post urges extending the scope to gas scandals school board irregularities and aldermen charges, aiming for a broader inquiry next year.
A call urges a committee to gain full powers and begin the investigation now, not in summer. The aim is transparency into Whitehall pond deals, land transactions, city supplies, licenses, and claims. It demands a broad, nonpartisan inquiry beyond five departments, exposing any Republican or Democratic corruption.
The passage argues that neither party saved the currency crisis and blames both the Democratic and Republican Congresses for yielding to cheap money interests. It frames the issue as sectional rather than partisan, pitting West against East and silver against gold in a critique of Congress.
The editorial urges the President to issue low rate gold bonds now after Congress refused Treasury authority. It argues restraint is gone and calls for a strong, expanded Treasury, with most of the loan to be placed abroad to bring gold into the country. The piece asserts administration will not falter at this crisis.
The Post supports restraint on exhibiting horses for sale in crowded city streets. Authorities should regulate, not ban all streets, focusing on congested areas. Friend Street, a busy thoroughfare near the railroad station, endangers pedestrians and should be closed to horse sales.
American novelists and poets are summoned by the New York Herald to a competition offering prizes for the best serial story of 50 000 to 75 000 words best novelette best short story and the best epic poem.
Prizes range from 1000 to 10000 dollars, totaling 16000 dollars. The caption invites amateurs and professionals to sharpen pens and inspire poets. The competition is open only to American writers and final choice rests with American readers by ballot, giving the contest a popular character amid high stakes.
Colonel Higginson plans a girls reading list with ten to fifty titles, noting Little Women as a staple. A Boston journalist Frederick Burton announces engagement to Susie Carr of Amesbury. Carr starred as Patience in a recent Newburyport opera. A gas complaint from West End and a Boston woman printer's rising fame are also mentioned.
Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Eben Howes residence with about thirty of fifty-one members present and one guest. New members admitted from Brookline Roxbury and Boston. Regents and others were elected as delegates to the Washington congress. A tablet marking Paul Revere House noted. Next meeting scheduled for March 7 Roxbury.
Mark S. Field is appointed assistant superintendent of mail carriers at the Boston Post Office, replacing the deposed Major McDonough. Field has long been associated with the delivery department.
The Cunard steamship Cephalonia was sighted passing Browhead, sixty miles west of Queenstown, at noon yesterday, with all passengers and crew reported to be well.
Hibernians in Wakefield organized the first Ladies Auxiliary in that part of the county with 35 initiates led by County President John P. Mahoney. The event drew about 500 attendees from Lowell Boston Malden and nearby towns. Bridget Donohoe was elected president with Katherine Crowley as vice president and Genevieve Connolly as treasurer.
The baby gorilla Gumbo Jr at Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston was dissected after dying in its sleep. Dr Edward F White and Dr John F Harvey led the post mortem before a small audience. Findings include diseased left lung and congested right lung, and an unusually long appendix. The body parts were studied for tuberculosis like disease, confirming tuberculositis as the cause. Gumbo Jr. had been valued at 2500 dollars and came from Lisbon Portugal after arriving in Boston eight months ago.
Lynn reports the birth of triplets on January 13 in a cottage at 56 Fayette street near the Goldfish pond. Parents Henry E. Thing and Nettie M. Fitts. three children weigh exactly seven pounds each, two boys and a girl. All remain healthy under Dr. Frank L. Judkins and nurse Lizzie E. Mserve. Over a thousand neighbors have visited, with a small admission fee now charged.
Short crisp letters of comment and criticism are invited and printed here with space for pointed views. The Post does not endorse opinions but provides a forum for readers to express views briefly.
A Medford reader asks if all naturalization papers can be issued at once and the waiting periods. The editor notes rules: those under 18 may obtain final papers after five years with two citizens swearing for a Saturday. those over 18 must wait three years before first papers and then two more years for final papers.
A reader from Bevier Missouri asks the editor how to obtain information on old post stamps and where to write for a catalog. The letter directs readers to John Co Schayer at 48 Milk Street Boston Massachusetts for the new stamp catalogue.
A reader asks whether any person born outside the United States can be president and whether children of American consuls or other officials abroad are eligible. The inquiry notes public officials abroad are American citizens.
The rule states that a person must be born in the United States to be eligible for the presidency. This constitutional requirement is linked to Article II and has shaped debates on birthplace and natural born citizen status for presidential contenders.
Civil service notice from Boston dated February 5 instructs readers to contact the civil service commissioners in Washington, DC for examination details. The next examination is scheduled for April.
Boston Feb 5 Every Day Reader asks who authored Home Sweet Home The query attributes the piece to John Howard Pane as the author in a reader note from Boston February 5.
Lowell Mason, brother of the actor, surrendered at police headquarters after a warrant was issued for his arrest on larceny charges. The painting, valued at $50 and tied to Marion Manola Mason, allegedly disappeared from a home at 15 Essex Street on Feb 4. Bail set at $300 with Edward Mason as sole surety. ownership disputes and personal testimony follow.
The Spring Crepon shows revived stock as Europe ships large orders of brown and black crepon in light, heavy, and embossed weaves. Gowns feature jet details, ribbed effects, and bold panels. outfits pair copper tints with velvets and beaded passementerie, highlighting gowns for reception wear and bands.
In Cattosa Oklahoma two Cook gang members Jim French and Verdigris Kid were killed during a robbery of W C Patton Co general store. Samuel B Irvine Patton manager was shot and seriously hurt. All Cook gang members are now dead or imprisoned.
The Motor and Car Repairers Union No. 6466 A F L will hold its regular meeting this evening at 8 o clock in Forester Hall 45 Eliot Street Discussion will cover union business of great importance.
The Adamant and Repeller No 7 clash in a distant sea duel as a British ship fires on the Syndicate force. Crabs tow and defend, shots crash, and a white flag signals possible peace terms while relief crabs approach amid heavy gunfire and peril.
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