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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
4
Millinery trends shift toward lighter silhouettes as February draws out spring fever. After violet-tinged fashions, many women reject uniformity and seek bonnets suited for early spring. New hats avoid the wide loops and wings of winter while hinting at fresher, more restrained forms.
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The legislature considers acquiring the Winthrop share for public use as a pleasure resort to improve Boston’s resources. The essay argues that funding beaches, parks, woods, and picnic spaces will promote health and happiness, preferring natural seaside access over built boulevards and formal drives. It urges saving more sea beaches for the public.
The Boston Post urges overruling a technical tidewater barrier to allow the Brookline company to cross Fort Point Channel and extend dollar gas to South Boston. It argues the Gas Trust abuses a mere technicality to block competition and calls for universal dollar gas for all, urging legislative action.
The Boston Lexow investigation order was placed in the Senate yesterday with Hutchinson consenting calmly. The motion to dispose of the order was condemned as improper, raising doubts about the sincerity of the entire matter and stressing its seriousness and the need for proper consideration.
Critics urge Massachusetts Senators to avoid costly delays and demand an urgent, thorough investigation into city departments. They argue Senator Hutchins should move the order off the table, amend it for effectiveness, and start the inquiry at once rather than waiting six months.
The city plans a commission to examine finances under tax and debt laws. Mayor Curtis argues increased valuation taxes fail to cover rising expenditures and wants three reputable citizens to carry out the inquiry. Support or opposition rests on whether this leads to higher tax rates or credible fiscal reporting.
The bitter cold wave caps a long storm spell harsh on ships and shore. Snow and ice coat vessels, gales drive them ashore, and tidal waves threaten the coast as New England endures a deadly stretch of weather. Casualties at sea rise, while the land bears heavy hardships prompting benevolent aid.
The president moves quickly to fill the Treasury gold reserve and defend U S credit by issuing 4 percent bonds expected to raise 65 million dollars. The measure follows Congress's refusal to authorize low rate gold bonds, seen as a test of administration resolve.
Bonds were negotiated at a premium lowering the rate to 3 3/4 percent. Had Congress passed the Springer bond bill, 3 percent bonds could have been issued instead. Obstruction by Congress forces the government to pay $16,003 more in interest on this issue than otherwise.
A New York Aldine Club speech cites Boston as an abandoned literary farm. A Port Arthur war correspondent’s guard dog tale, lamp light critique, Chelsea Record ownership shift, Cunard passenger lists, Mrs. D. Henry Cram’s Paris Exposition contract, a Boston wedding reception with gifts, and a brutal street horse beating prompt reader concern over animal treatment.
The Citizen laments high hats in theatres and notes unanimous opinion that such styles ruin the view for those in the rear. It questions why women do not remove hats during plays to improve others’ enjoyment and observes a selfish aloofness among the sex.
Short crisp letters of comment and criticism invited by The Post. Readers are asked to express views in few words and understand the paper does not necessarily endorse opinions printed here.
Letter to the Editor criticizes the hurried legislative action on a Boston rapid transit bill. The author questions the constitutionality and the private ownership route, urging public ownership and warning that land speculation will follow transit lines. Cites Brooklyn charter forfeiture and calls for discussion of principles. T. W. Curtis.
A letter to the editor promotes amateur journalism as a venue for young writers in Boston and across the country. It highlights voluntary work, national and local organizations such as the National Amateur Press Association and the Hub Amateur Journalists' Club, and invites interested readers to attend a February 14 meeting or contact James F. Morton Jr. or Mrs. Ella M. Frye for information.
The Harmonia Turn Verein of West Roxbury staged a large and successful turning exhibition at Harmonia Hall in Dedham. Forty five members participated and the event featured several Boston ladies turning. After the program dancing continued into the morning hours.
An explosion at a Joinville foundry in Haute Marne killed three workers and wounded fourteen, authorities report. The incident occurred today and prompted emergency response as investigators assess cause and scope of the blast.
Despatches from Wei Hai Wei and Che Foo report the Chinese fleet nearly destroyed by the Japanese. The Chen Yuen and Ting Yuen are sunk or disabled. Liu Kung, Fort Zhih, and surrounding forts suffer heavy damage as Japanese forces prepare to storm Liu Kung. Separate notes place Ting and Maclure escaping, while U S officers deny arrests.
London report outlines a 1000 dollar four percent bond conversion into an 850 dollar first mortgage bond and a 400 dollar income bond with cumulative interest after five years. The Pall Mall Gazette notes American influence shaping the plan while English and Amsterdam committees adjusted details.
Bank Commissioner says a 38 percent dividend can be declared as soon as the receiver Whittemore takes charge. Over 60 thousand dollars cash in Boston credits will be available for immediate disbursement. Strafford Savings Bank offers to aid depositors by advancing 90 percent on receiver certificates, with 10 percent held back. Cocheco Bank reports it has aided Dover National Bank depositors by advancing funds on deposits via its own facilities.
The Weymouth & Braintree and Quincy & Boston Street Railways faced a public hearing at Weymouth Town Hall. Lawyers sparred over stock legality with Judge Flint denying prior charges while gauges of compromise were discussed. decision expected next Monday.
New Haven Conn February 8 The Supreme Court upheld a verdict for National Folding Box and Paper Company in the O Keefe minor suit alleging poisoning from paper in 1893 produced in factory work. Judge Baldwin wrote the reasons sustaining lower rulings amid notable claims.
In the House of Commons today Mr. John Morley chief secretary for Ireland announced relief works for distress were being formed in Ireland where needed. He said the programs were organized chiefly in County Donegal to alleviate the prevailing hardship.
Chicago reports the Debs case hearing paused as Juror Coe falls ill. session postponed to Monday. Proceedings paused pending juror recovery and resumption of testimony.
A fictional scenario portrays England and the United States at war over fisheries revived by a syndicate. US "repellers" and "crabs" attack British ships, tear rudders, and unleash instantaneous motor bombs. Repeller No 11 leads a distant Atlantic clash against Craglevin with fog, lights, and torpedo fears amid a blockade and strategic towing maneuvers.
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