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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1895
Page
4
The New England Telephone Company announces measured service with special rates for users who call two to five times daily, plus suburban rate reductions. The plan aims to popularize the telephone and boost earnings while the Post’s prior criticisms are countered.
The piece argues J Edward Addicks bought a Republican Delaware Legislature but failed to secure a U S Senate seat. It credits Delaware journalists and The Post for aiding the fight against his bid, noting a Boston gas war controversy harmed his political aims and that the Legislature did not seal approval for a dollars and cents bargain.
Clerks urge a House bill to standardize pay with a $600 starting salary and $100 annual increases to a $900 limit, then promotions by efficiency and service length under Postmaster General rules. They argue it would bring justice and improve the service.
An opinion piece condemns the self-inflicted death of Dover cashier Abbott as preventable and criticizes bank authorities for failing to intervene. It argues no person should kill themselves and asserts society must stop such acts by restraining desperate individuals and preserving crucial information about the bank's muddled business.
A fragment notes that individuals had taken precautions against a particular act, described as prudent measures by sensible men. The snippet implies awareness and forethought in preventive steps.
Judge Bond issues a carefully drawn injunction targeting individuals in a Haverhill labor dispute. It permits argument and peaceful urging, avoids banning unions, and suggests broader applicability to restraint against employers targeting workers. The piece notes potential use against blacklisting and lockouts in mill towns and warns of evolving implications.
Editorial argues the contract system harms workers and is unjust. It condemns deposits forfeited for leaving without notice and claims such terms do not prevent strikes or protect any party. The piece urges manufacturers to drop the system to ease future settlements.
France endures a fresh crisis as President Casimir Perier resigns, followed by the Dupuy cabinet, with railway concessions at the center. While not as destructive to reputations as the Grevy or Panama episodes, the upheaval is clearly disturbing and may have far reaching effects on the republic.
Fragments describe Frances Willard joking about grammar taught in her youth, polo veteran George McPeek in Florida, and praise for Chief Wade of the Massachusetts district police. Also mentions a Chamber of Commerce officer celebration, Edward Atwood’s school recitations, a reception for General Nelson Miles, and Congressman-elect John Fitzgerald's Washington trip.
At the annual Chamber meeting Wallace F Robinson was elected president for the ensuing year with John E Soper as vice president Frederick N Cheney as treasurer and Elias J Bliss George H Lawrence James B Webster and Clinton White named directors for three years The ninth annual board report covering treasurer real estate trustees and gratuity fund statements was presented noting a balance to the flour inspection department.
The notice announces a story to be published in installments starting Tuesday December 25 with the first instalment printed that day and subsequent daily portions to follow.
The report shows a drop in net earnings for the grain inspection department from 2029 in 1893 to 709 in 1894 due to lower rates and less grain handled. Membership reached 977 with a recommended cap of 1000, and gratuity funds stood at 138,908. Year-end cash and receivables totaled 7,423.27 with 10,000 floating debt paid, leaving 7,487.96 which could be sunk into a mortgage sinking fund. Civil service rules for consuls were urged, with opposition to Bailey bankruptcy bill and support for Torrey bill. By-laws trimmed to 1000 members. 200 admission fee. New president Wallace F. Robinson, Boston native and former head of W. F. Robinson & Co., outlined a prosperous year with about 10,000 net profit.
Hawkins and Squire Trelawney with Dr Livesey sail for Treasure Island. A mutinous crew rallies to Long John Silver who tries to hold the line as the mutineers scheme. In a tense council Silver and Jim Hawkins plan to outwit Hands and Anderson, while a deadly black spot threatens the ship and crew. The action shifts toward the mutineers’ camp with danger and shifting loyalties.
The Winthrop Yacht Club annual election at Youngs last evening chose Commodore Charles A. Heney and vice commodore George E. Leighton with secretary Charles G. Bird and treasurer William A. Garret. Measurer Harry Hutchinson and regatta committee Arthur T. Bliss chair William Ginn Elmer E Randall H M Frost James R Bacener. Membership committee includes John McConnell Jr Albert Partridge John G Cuthberson Fred O Carey Harry W Hall Harry O Riggs William H Gardner Harry M Frost Samuel J Wilde. Commodore elect Heney named A T Bliss fleet captain for the coming year.
Thorwald Petersen a bookkeeper for the Manistee and Grand Rapids railroad was arrested in Manistee Michigan on charges of embezzlement. It is alleged he raised checks totaling seven thousand dollars.
Newburyport residents approve a special election result to buy the city water plant with 1261 voting yes and 131 voting no. The action signals a major municipal acquisition and will impact local utility management and rates. Municipal officials celebrate the clear mandate for the purchase.
Herbert C. Fox reports that on January 9 the Company UL First Regiment Infantry M V M voted unanimously to thank the Boston Post for publishing a notice of their proposed military ball on February 14. Fox praises the Post for aiding a struggling organization.
A catalog of ornate dishes and beverages including Vermouth Absinthe Mortadella Caviar Canapes and various soups roasts and desserts. Notable entries mention Chateau Lafitte Perigord truffles sole fillets a la Royale terrapin and Tokay Imperial accompanied by champagne cognac and liqueurs.
At a special meeting in Central building the Outing Club elected a 1895 board with Joseph B. Whelan as president Brendon Keenan as vice president and Martin J Qoary as financial secretary Thomas J Dunn as recording secretary William K E Burke as treasurer A J Deering as librarian and Joseph Keating Thomas J King Edward Wall and John Hart as directors.
A poem praising the American flag to wave over Columbia’s shores and brave lands. It envisions the banner floating high in a calm village street, woven by gentle hands and hallowed by soft commands, unfurled across the nation. The closing note ties the tribute to Greenport, Long Island.
The piece comments on women adopting private teachers and literary clubs to study literature. It describes fashionable women hiring tutors to read Chaucer and Milton, and notes a luxurious acquaintance using private instruction to learn what she should have studied in school. It mentions a gown sketched for a reader.
The People's Church on Columbus Avenue last night welcomed back the Army Jubilee Band after a four month New England tour. Colonel Eadie stood in for Commander Booth, sick in New York, at a Boston departure. The band reported 127 days of work, 569 conversions, 26,328 miles marched, and 45 0 indoor and outdoor meetings. General Booth is expected to visit Boston next month with meetings planned at Mechanics and Music halls. Governor Greenhalge may attend.
R I Jan 15 The late Joseph Tisdale a brother-in-law of Governor Jackson who served his staff. Born in Exeter he rose from poverty to influence through diligent work. He held roles as trial justice general assemblyman and tax assessor and was noted for piety and active church work.
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