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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1895
Page
4
Record of Police Board Praises Work and Suppression
The board’s report highlights real results beyond arrests and licenses. It notes no pool rooms operating, policy gambling halted with writers driven out, and the Oramos lottery agency surrendered, crediting General Martin for the hard work and progress.
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Board of Police
Honoras Lottery Agency
Martin
New Year Resolve: Hold On To Fresh Impulse
A reflection on the motivational surge at the start of a new year. It notes that inspiration often fades by January 2, but urges individuals to preserve resolve and make the year better through steady effort in their work.
Philadelphia uprising against Quay ends in stalemate
A wave of citizen revolt in Philadelphia aimed at ousting senator Quay follows New York style reform attempts. But entrenched Republican control and past scandals left Quay securely in power, with the party’s national committee backing him and a subservient legislature returning him to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Tammany
New York
Republican Party
Theffort
Quay
Arbitration urged to halt Haverhill shoemakers unrest
Editorial urges immediate arbitration to prevent a planned shoemaking strike in Haverhill. It notes past timid action by the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation and argues that decisive, direct involvement is needed to avert economic disruption, stressing that the essential points are ripe for arbitration.
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Haverhill
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Fall River
New Bedford
State Board
Abolition of the Contract System Sparks Wage Debate
The passage argues against the necessity of a strike to resolve wage disputes and the contract system's forfeit deposits. It condemns the notion that industrial action is required before justice and satisfaction can be reached, labeling such a stance absurd.
The New Legislature Opens with Smooth Start
Both houses of the 189 meeting organize today with no contest for offices and no policy disputes. The Post urges prompt committee setup and rapid progress, citing last year’s delays and urging lawmakers to begin work immediately for an orderly, efficient session.
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Senate
House
Harmony at Boston Post noted in editor and staff gathering
A large, vibrant turnout at the American House celebrated the Boston Post staff including editor E. A. Grazier and business manager R. W. Bryant. The event highlighted teamwork across departments from editorial to circulation, signaling strong devotion to the enterprise and optimism for the newspaper’s future.
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American House
Post
E. A. Grazier
R. W. Bryant
Boston Post
Perverton puzzles and New Year notes in Boston era column
The piece blends local curiosity about street numbering around the new Court House with tributes to performers like Daniel E. Ahern and Roland Reed. It notes Traveller newspaper improvements under Charles E. Hasbrook and recalls early stage ties between William Pratt and Louise Rivers, plus a Long John Silver narrative fragment aboard a ship at a marshfront setting.
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Charles E. Hasbrook
Roland Reed
Mr. Williams
Pratt
Young Reed
Louise Rivers
Rivers
The Mysterious Island Adventure Told by Hawkins
An impulsive boy Hawkins describes a voyage toward Treasure Island with Lucire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey. Long John Silver serves as cook and plots mutiny. Captain Smollet opposes betrayal as they near land and await the final fateful confrontation aboard the voyage toward treasure.
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Hawkins
Lcuire Trelawney
Dr. Livesey
Long John Silver
Cook
Smollet
Traitorous Plot Ends in Double Treachery at Spy Glass
The narrator recalls Alan's death at the hands of John Silver as Tom pleads defiance. Silver, ruthless and agile, dies not, while Tom falls fatally before the brutal murder. The scene spirals into a dizzy, dreamlike aftermath as birds cry and bells toll.
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Tom
Silver
John
John Silver
Alan
Some Extravagances in Late Fashion Feathers and Fur
The piece notes outrage at wasteful fashion trends including an ostrich feather cape with heavy fringe that could trim many hats. It cites feather tip skirt trim, and fur added to a silk evening dress already rich with lace, highlighting sentiment over expense and elaboration.
Ornate feather trimming dominates latest fashion notes
The piece critiques excessive ornament in fashion noting fur indoors is ill advised, highlights mink accents on dark coats, chinchilla trims at blocks, and the rising use of feather boas despite scarcity. It calls out lavish feather capes with heavy trimming and the irony of coveted yet common prizes.
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Greenland
Kate Sanborn's Farm Reclaimed by Self Own Farm Enjoys New Life
Miss Kate Sanborn abandoned her Metcalf farm after a failed lease renewal with a landlord demanding higher rent. She had invested at least $5000 in improvements for a five year term under $100 yearly rent. She bought eighty acres nearby, leaving no trace of the former property and now runs a modern farm with all structures removed.
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Kate Sanborn
Metcalf
Miss Sanborn
Boston Charities Spend Over $584000 In Year
Expenditure by citizens relief committee reached 113000 aiding 13000 people. Various organizations spent 300000. Overseers of the Poor 30. Associated Charities 21448. St Vincent de Paul Society 25888. Roxbury Charitable Association 28000. Hebrew Aid Society 1008. Boston Provident Association 12705. The association distributed 6644 garments and 376 pairs of shoes plus bedding and clothing. Boston Children's Aid Society aided 417 children and supervises 280 girls aged infancy to near adulthood.
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Citizens’ Relief Committee
Associated Charities
St. Vincent de Paul Society For Food and
Roxbury Charitable Association
Hebrew Aid Society
Boston Provident Association
Boston Children’s Aid Society
Acadian Club Plans First Social in Upham’s Corner
The Acadian Club of Dorchester gears up for its inaugural social at Wheelock Hall Upham's Corner on January 30. Members announce lively preparations and community gathering aims.
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Acadian Club
Dorchester
Wheelock Hall
Upham’s Corner
Final Boutov Declaration Poem 1894
Poem praising liberty and freedom from America’s ideal of liberty. Lines honor guests and call for freedom to reach lands worldwide. Dated December 29 1894. Written by Hosea H Lincoln at Lesascope.
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America
Freedom
Lesascope Hosea H. Lincoln
Boutov
Inauguration Preparations for Governor Greenhalge’s Second Term
The Bay State readies for Governor Greenhalge to take the oath tomorrow in the new hall with the General Court, Supreme Court judges, and civic officials in a ceremonial procession. Chief orator Professor Alfred S Roe will recall the chamber’s historic deeds as officers are re elected and the new assembly convenes in a grand showcase on Beacon Hill.
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Bay State
Greenhalge
House of
General Court
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Old Hall
Alfred 8. Roe
Worcester
Commonwealth
House
McLaughlin
City Hall
Beacon Hill
Meyer
Senate
William M. Butler
New Bedford
George von L. Meyer
Boston
Herbert D. Coolidge
Concord
William H
Senators Elect Pick Old Chamber for Meeting Place
The Republican Senators elect chose the old chamber over temporary quarters after inspection. A committee to nominate a successor to Senator Hoar was appointed, including Butler, Salisbury, Neill, and Bradford. The steering committee named Butler as president, Wellman as clerk, Sanger, Gray, and Lawrence as members, and the chaplain Rev. Dowse offered prayer.
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Hoar
Butler
Bristol
Salisbury
Worcester
Neill
Bradford
Hampden
Senate
William M. Butler
Arthur H. Wellman
Middlesex
George P. Sanger
Suffolk
Robert S. Gray
Norfolk
George P. Lawrence
Berkshire
Henry D. Coolidge
Jack’’ Adams
Mr. Dowse
Theatres in Boston Review of Dramatist and Jacobiniad
Boston readers learn a critique of the Dramatist and the Jacobiniad with notes on stage conditions and performances. The piece comments on actors Hipworth Villiers Clifford Hellyer Jones and the garbled song Tippy Babby in Jemmy Jumps while describing the warm reception and crowd behavior. Tomorrow January 2 the Old South opens with The Jew followed by The Poor Soldier and doors at five with a six o’clock start.
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Mr. Cliford
Old South
Patrolman Coulter Retires on Pension After 27 Years
General Order No 244 of the Board of Police retires Patrolman Jacob Coulter of Division 10 on a pension of 600 dollars per year, half his pay, following a physician's finding of incapacity. Mayor Matthews approves. retirement takes effect at roll call Thursday evening.
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Board of Police
Jacob Coulter
Division 10
Coulter
Board of Health
Matthews
Investigating Inspector Warren in Gloucester
Captain William H. Collins reports from Gloucester that United States Commercial Agent George Steer of St Pierre was ordered by the Treasury Department to investigate charges against Inspector Warren from last winter. Collins does not know the report’s nature or findings.
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Gloucester
William H. Collins
St. Pierre
Maggie E. McKenzie
United States
George Steer
Treasury Department
Inspector Warren
Collins
Steer
Pretty New Year’s Wedding at Every Day Church Roxbury
A New Year wedding was held last evening at mut avenue church at 7 30 with George L. Perin officiating. The couple Mr Fran North and Miss Grace Whiting both of Roxbury were married in a ceremony attended by friends who presented many useful gifts to the newlyweds from Roxbury and beyond.
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Press Cycling Club
Daniel E. Ahern
Mr. Ahern
St. Cecilia’s Church
Mut Avenue
George L. Perin
D.D
Fran North
Grace Whiting
Roxbury
North
Review of a Remarkable Book at YMCA
The Rev. James Logan Gordon will speak next Sunday at the Young Men’s Christian Association on A Review of a Remarkable Book. Music will be provided by a boy choir led by Joseph Stewart. The Gene Secretary’s Bible class on Wednesday evening is well attended.
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James Logan Gordon Wil
Young Men’s Christian Association
Joseph Stewart
Gene
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