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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, noting annual and short-term terms. It states the paper is entered as second class matter and that money orders should be payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The Post congratulates Mayor Curtis as he assumes office after 10 o clock, predicting a cautious start with slow departures from current orders. It notes little room for policy upheaval beyond appointments and expects conservative, level headed management of finance, administration, and public works.
Excerpt warns that European bans on American cattle and meat risk a sharp tariff war. It criticizes Republican opposition blocking relief, urges Democrats and Republicans to set aside partisanship, protect American trade, and avoid costly confrontation with sugar interests.
Mayor Matthews delivers a lengthy valedictory to the Board of Aldermen recounting municipal changes and methods over four years. The address, though not a formal handbook for the incoming administration, offers sincere, experienced judgment from a long-serving mayor.
The Investigating Committee of the Board of Aldermen presents an impartial thorough review of Boston public institutions. It shows closer cooperation between complainants and authorities and identifies funding and facility needs to complete modernization. The report urges prompt city funding to finish reforms in classification, separation, sanitation and related areas.
Analyzes grave financial issue at start of year. Blames high tariffs and silver fears for draining U S gold reserves as Europe adopts the gold standard. Notes four year export surplus of nearly 200 million and Treasury gold depletion to back government obligations.
A cautious editorial argues gold supply threats loom as treasury withdrawals rise to one million dollars daily and a new long term gold bond issue may be proposed. It cites 1894 as a strong year for gold mining with Colorado and California leading gains, and predicts higher production across western states boosting output significantly this year.
A Massachusetts coast storm highlights life saving service heroes. The crew of the schooner Job H. Jackson is saved by brave rescuers facing icy seas and wreckage near the Cape. The letter lauds the service, noting readiness and risk to save other seafarers.
A Boston reader recalls a mannish woman on a Grove Hall trolley signaling to stop and whistling, startling riders. Merchants refuse to name themselves. statehouse officials admire ornate offices while veterans lament space for cigars. Commissioner Devyilin cites perceived injustices in recent Chinatown police raids, mentioning two Mongolians.
City Messenger details city offices history from mayor to clerks and the half century old city messenger mace. It also notes the upcoming production of the opera Valhalla by George W. Currier for Emergency Hospital fund and praises the breezy tune and catchy songs.
A collage of literary notes reports rare book sales including Cromwell's first edition sold for 1000 dollars, notes on Weyman’s inspiration, Dwyer’s ideas on a national mausoleum, and Zangwill’s popularity. It covers Tolstoy on Maupassant, Stead’s tale of plutocracy, Butterworth’s ghost lore, Stevenson's memorial at Carnegie Hall, Kingsley as noted by Hutton, Bourget’s youth and nerves, plus social foibles.
The Rev Philip J O Donnell bids farewell to East Cambridge parishioners after twelve years as assistant pastor to Rev John O Brien. He is assigned to establish a new parish in Roxbury south of Northampton Street and will offer his first mass there next Sunday at 7 o clock. Masses at Sacred Heart next Sunday are set for 7, 8 15, 9 30 and 11 with sermons by O Donnell. Assistant Fr Stephen J O Brien is assigned to help. Parish residence will be 68 Massachusetts Avenue.
News from a century ago reports a French detachment engaging two British ships, the Alexander and the Canada. The Canada escaped with its ship, the Alexander was captured and brought to Brest, with word reaching l Orient just before Captain Bradford sailed. A French victory secures a valuable Spanish foundry by the Pyrenees battle. Emigration from Wales to America expands with three 120000 acre lots in Kentucky and Pennsylvania, prep for small 200 to 500 acre plots. Ships with emigrants sail, more due spring, settlers settle near Salt River in Nelson county Ohio South of the river.
Hawkins recounts a boyhood quest for a hidden treasure. With Scuire Treawney and Dr Livesey he sails under Captain Smollett while Long John Silver plots mutiny. After danger, peril and treachery unfold as the crew nears the island and a loyal few escape.
On a damp morning, Long John Silver arrives with a flag of truce to parley with Captain Smollett as the mutineers plot to reduce the buccaneers. The crew, braced for action, divides watches while they prepare to renew assaults and hunt for survival amid the marsh and feverish ground.
A brief note directing readers to page three for dramatic notices and advertisements in the morning edition.
A brief seasonal sketch notes the skating girl braving winter ice with heavy boots and a warm union garment beneath a short woolen skirt. The emphasis is on practical warmth, light weight, and swift motion for skating.
A compact note warns that a small hat or cap can prevent breezes from turning the brim into a sail and rushing you along faster than you wish, advising readers to choose proper headwear to stay in control.
The Lend-a-Hand Hospital for the Aged at 37 Williams Street Roxbury was dedicated yesterday afternoon with Rev Edward Everett Hale officiating He praised the institution and called for public support The home established five years ago now adds a four bed two story hospital behind the main building to shelter more aged residents The facility houses four dormitories two for men and two for women with beds for five occupants and more expected The aim remains to provide a good home for aged men and women lacking means with meals clothing and care Mrs M A S Batterman a founder and longtime superintendent helped arrange funds for the new hospital The Dudley Street Baptist Church and others have aided when needed The text also contains unrelated fragments about a domestic dispute and a separate elopement case mentioning Mrs Westlake and a Reverend Westlake whose whereabouts are uncertain
The Rev. W. E. Barton delivered his second anniversary sermon at Shawmut Congregational Church. He spoke on three biblical truths about the church’s relation to God’s eternal purpose, Christ dwelling in believers, and the ultimate glory of the Kingdom of God. He urged that regeneration leads to a life aligned with God’s design and fellowship with a surpassing goodness, emphasizing the glory due to God from redemption and faithful service.
A Norcross hosiery ad touts women’s pure silk hose in black, priced at 25 cents per pair, claiming quality as a hallmark. It notes prior prices never dropping below 2 dollars and mentions a pair deal at 7 dollars 50 cents.
In Fall River on January 6, Congressman Charles S. Randall was removed from the club’s honorary members list and Senator Lodge was added. The change follows a dispute over widening a railroad bridge at Tiverton and a claim that Randall opposed a War Department decision. The club previously benefited from government support via Randall’s influence, including designation of the clubhouse as a U.S. signal station.
A fire today partially destroyed the egg cooler establishment of Charles W. Lancaster in Belfast Missouri. The blaze caused structural damage and the cause is under investigation by local fire officials. No injuries were reported.
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