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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
4
The Democrats praise John E Russell as a U S Senate candidate. They argue he would represent Massachusetts against Sugar Trust coal monopolies railroad interests and stand up for New England. They claim he would rise above the Republican majority in bondage to the trusts.
A suggestion to distribute committee reports evenly between the House and Senate to speed lawmaking. It argues that routing most bills to a single house clogs calendars, slows action, and stalled the Senate last year. Equitable reporting would keep both chambers processing concurrently.
The Democratic legislative caucus voted to require a six day work week for the Legislature, arguing it aligns with common effort and will curb past abuses of holidays and short weeks. The move aims to speed public business and restore duty, with Republicans urged to support the reform when the measure is presented in the House.
At yesterday's hearing the objection to free street car transfers centered on public morality and potential fraud. Advocates argued transfers can be designed to prevent cheating and that Boston should not forfeit convenience for a higher fare. They noted other cities successfully operate transfers and urged focus on riders reaching destinations.
The passage argues that few ride street cars for recreation and highlights the unfair pricing between routes. It notes a five cent fare between some points and eight cents to reach the Public Library, calling for a uniform transfer system across all routes and directions to cure the inequality.
The Bell Telephone Company appeals Judge Carpenter’s cancellation of the Berliner patent for fraud. It vows to fight through the courts, while the public demands no further delay and urges the Attorney General to prevent lag in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Senator Maccabe calls for reforms to keep lobbyists at arm's length during official work. He argues lobbyists should be tolerated only until a means to dispense with them is found, preferring cleaner committee rooms and hearings. He supports restraint of lobby abuse as beneficial for the public and lawmakers.
A reader recalls laborers repairing an electric car switch around a wood fire on Washington Street in the early hours. They kept flames alive to thaw frost on the cable, pouring kerosene from a tin can, and narrowly avoiding a fatal explosion before catching the trolley home.
A Boston note recalls East Boston’s old harbor bustle with a four masted schooner at a dock, caulking by men on improvised staging, and a scene that echoes past wharf noise. It also explains a stem-winder watch timing method and reflects on diaries, banks, and New Year deposits, plus a Marine captain’s twenty seven year anniversary and social scenes at Boston events and clubs.
A Boston club finances reform is unfolding amid talk of a lavish home and substantial outstandings. Medford faces a rumpus over wine and women with tales of a young woman selling home made wine to prepaid buyers. Mayor Curtis signs oath and presents the pen to his father in a cheerful moment.
A reader argues in a letter to the Post that congestion in Boston stems from multiple streetcar lines and outlying suburbs using city streets. The writer questions state street sentimentality and urges widening opportunities as older buildings are removed, criticizing narrow economics.
Letter to the editor corrects typos in Dr. Smith tribute and shares an autographic hymn copy. The excerpt quotes the doctor praising the tribute and celebrating America with a tune and lines praising liberty, devotion, and national pride.
The Mason and Hamlin piano prize went to James Leslie King of Newburyport, 5 years 5 months old. Provincetown mentions 38 entries including Jessie Lincol Paine, 2 years 9 months, Herbert Engles Adams, 5 years 3 months, and Ralph E. Atkins, 5 years 6 months, praised by judges for their attraction.
Actor David L Morison sought a divorce from wife Kate in London before Judge Braley. They married in March 1884 in London. Kate left in February 188 and never returned. Morison claims marriage for money while his father disinherited him. They have lived apart since 188. Morison has worked with the McCall opera company and My Aunt Bridget company. Case taken under consideration.
Sandwich report states the Rev. H. E. Thygerson formerly of West Barnstable has accepted the pastorate of the Congregational Church in Chesterfield.
Summary of preceding chapters outlines Hawkins and companions in search for treasure aboard a ship captained by Smollet. Long John Silver serves as cook while mutiny plans emerge. The voyage nears the island and peril rises as treachery and mysterious deaths unfold, leading toward a climactic battle with loyal allies.
The narrator recounts tending wounded after a mutiny clash, leaving only three breathing men. Hunter lies near death as Captain Smollett dies under a doctor’s knife. The speaker heads to the island’s west coast to avoid observation, noting Treasure Island’s always restless sea and roaring surf.
In the aftermath of a brutal skirmish, the captain lies grievously wounded while others recover or perish. A boy, driven by envy and fear, plans a bold escape from the blockhouse, stealing biscuits and pistols to reach Ben Gunn and the hidden boat, slipping away while companions tend to the captain.
The narrator describes seaward noise from mutineers on Hispaniola and spies Ben Gunn’s crude goat-skin coracle tucked in a hidden hollow by Skeleton Island. He plans a risky night venture to cut the Hispaniola adrift and let it sail away, hoping to thwart the mutineers’ plans.
A long wade through fashions ends with a Paris sketch called la Princesse. It features a plain front with black passementerie lines ending in misshapen discs, a silk braid yoke, crepe lisse ruffles, and a pale gray heavy corded silk dress.
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association met at the Hotel Thorndike with about seventy-five members. George W. Wiggin presided as president. new members were elected. an honorary member from the State Fish Commission joined. officers for the year were named. treasurer reported balances and no unpaid bills. dinner plans and forthcoming guest notes were announced. a pledge to enforce fish and game laws was expressed.
A reader proposes Congress grant Martha's Vineyard immunity from revenue restrictions to host free trade factories. American capital and labor would operate on the isle with Edgartown Harbor shipping, creating manufacturing to compete with Europe. The plan seeks to test whether New England can capture foreign markets and boost U.S. industry.
City leader keeps open office hours from 11 30 a m to 1 p m daily to handle public business with no appointments. Visitors include former mayor Hart and city officials such as trustees of City Hospital water commissioners City Engineer Jackson Acting Superintendent Cutter street chairman Dore city auditor Dodge and Bailey. A rules committee meeting is scheduled for this afternoon to begin council business.
In East Boston the Rev Richard Fisk opened a ten lecture series at the Unitarian Church vestry lecturing on The Unity of History to a large audience last night.
The thirteenth annual dinner of the Malden First City Council Association was held at Young's with Hon. E. S. Converse presiding. E S Converse named president James Pierce vice president Henry E Turner treasurer George A Gardner clerk L I Fuller Wiliam H Murphy and Henry E Turner on the executive committee. Remarks on Malden city interests followed.
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