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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1895
Page
4
Casimir-Perier Resigns as French President Amid Strife
The French president Casimir-Perier resigns after facing relentless opposition and distrust from factions. Compare his exit with earlier leaders Thiers MacMahon Grevy Carnot, noting a pattern of instability at the presidency and lingering harsh judgments on those who depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Casimir-Perier
French Republic
Casimir-Perier
Thiers
MacMahon
Corps Legislatif
Grevy
Wilson
Carnot
Casimir
Labor Revolution Noted As Possible, Yet Improbable
A Des Moines report of a labor revolution and Western populist state independence tied to the Chicago strike last summer is deemed either true or false but likely fantastical. The writer argues American workers form one class with civic rights and will not secede from the government, citing Civil War lessons as a deterrent to any labor uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
West
Chicago
Rumors of Tax Rise Loom Over New City Hall
The piece argues the Boston city administration should resist seeking legislative extension of the $15 per $1000 tax limit. It says Mayor Curtis faces pressure to raise taxes, but warns such a move could provoke revolt and harm his political future, noting past tax debates and party shifts.
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Curtis
Hart
Repubblicans
Democrats
Boston
Observant Citizen notes Pittsburg captain and local tales
The Observant Citizen observes in Boston area life and people. Officer A C Hildreth may become sergeant as a Pittsburg captain predicts a strong next season. A conductor smiles at a girl on a streetcar, while Charles E McPherson arrives from St John with a snow storm edition. A graphophone at Hay Market mocks with busy line prompts and a weary city tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Donovan
Pittsburg
Charles E. McPherson
Canadian Pacific Railroad
St. John
N. B
Dominion
Haymarket
the Post
Graphophone
Boston Central
A Chance for Patriotism in Sugar Duty Debate
The House introduction of a bill to abolish the discriminating sugar duty offers Republicans a chance to demonstrate patriotism by supporting repeal. It contrasts with Senate resistance and GOP opposition in the House, while the Democratic majority may push a large repeal vote to influence the Senate and temper partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Boston Journal
Senate
House
Democratic House
Use of the Streets Tax Proposal in Boston
Boston Senator Quinn introduces a bill to allow cities to levy a five percent tax on gross earnings of street railways, gas and electric utilities, and telephone companies using public streets. Proceeds would fund highway construction and maintenance, with telegraphs as a potential addition. The measure argues for direct returns to citizens for street usage.
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Quinn
Boston
A Superfluous Committee Shapes Boston Affairs
The metropolitan committee proves unnecessary as it struggles with jurisdiction and intrudes on prerogatives of existing bodies. The effort to manage Boston affairs appears doomed, facing resistance and skepticism from other commissions and observers. The venture resembles a clear failure amid bureaucratic turf battles.
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Boston
State House
Metropolitan Committee
Tensions Rise Over Liquor Squad Split In City Police
Police turmoil surrounds Captain Brown and Captain Wescott after appointing Officer William T. McGuire as a short term special officer for Division 3. The move follows raids and accusations of jealousy as West End liquor operations face intensified scrutiny from headquarters.
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Brown
Wescott
William T. McGuire
Division 3
West End
Captain Brown
Coolidge House
Revere House
Dudgeon
McGuire
Murray
Eldridge
Kitchen
Royal Legion Banquet Marks Sixth Annual Dinner
The Royal Legion of the Christian Endeavor held its sixth annual dinner at Casey Banquet Hall Thorn dike with about 200 members and guests attending. Rev N Boynton and Dr Francis E Clark spoke on the coming Boston convention and the group’s efforts, with Brigadier William Brewer Adjutant Barker and William Shaw among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Thorndike
Royal Legion of the Christian Endeavor
Royal Legion
Society of the Christian Endeavor
Order of the Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
N. Boynton
D. D
Union Congregational Church
William Brewer
Salvation Army
Barker
Boston
Daniel Webster
Bunker Hill
Francis EB. Clark
William Shaw
Letter to the Editor praises Post on Mass Meeting report
A. L. Prindle of 238 Columbus Avenue Boston writes from January 16 praising the Post for providing a more accurate account of last Sunday's mass meeting at Music Hall than other Boston papers.
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Post
The
Music Hall
Boston
A. L. Prindle
Columbus Avenue
Treasure Island Instalment Amid Mutiny And Doctor’s Aid
In a dramatic excerpt from Treasure Island the crew mutinies on a remote island. Jim Hawkins seals a fragile bond with Doctor Livesey and Long John Silver while plotting escape and safeguarding a chart to reveal hidden treasure. The doctor treats mutineers, and Silver seeks protection for Jim as they await further developments.
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Hawkins
Squire Trelawney
Dr. Livesey
Silver
John
George
Morgan
George Merry
Sammon
Jim
Massachusetts bill targets street railways for annual street use charge
Senator John Quinn Jr proposes an act to authorize cities to levy an annual charge up to five percent of gross earnings on street railway gas electric and telephone companies using public ways. Funds to fix and maintain streets would come from these assessments as cities cite frequent highway damage from franchise operations.
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Massachusetts
John Quinn, Jr
Boston
Quinn
Post
Senator Quinn
Paris
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gentlemen's Night at Parker House Hosts Noted Guests
A New England Woman's Press Association event at Parker House drew 203 guests including Governor Greenhalge and Mrs. Greenhalge, Mrs. Roger Wolcott, and Edna Dean Proctor. A 6 o'clock high tea followed receptions and an after supper program with readings, songs, speeches, and performances by Ella Chamberlain, Hezekiah Butterworth, and Emil Tiferro among others.
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Parker House
New England Woman’s Press Association
Greenhalge
Roger Wolcott
Edna Dean Proctor
William Tod Helmuth
New York
Helen M. Winslow
Club
Wolcott
Nella S. Daggett
George F. Murray
Stanwood
Association
Ella Chamberlain
Henry A. Thomas
Sorosis
Helmuth
Emma Sheridan Fry
Hezekiah Butterworth
Signor
Emil Tiferro
Forbes
St. Albans Messenger
E. Whiton-Stone
Grace le Baron Upham
Lulu Upham
Brilliant Dedham wedding at St Paul's Church with Boston guests
A wedding at St Pauls Church Dedham was solemnized last evening at 8 with Rev Dr Starr officiating. Bride Harriet Hatheway Geldert was given away by uncle Simon W Hatheway. Groom Gardner Ward Spencer of Boston attended by Scott A Stevens. Bridesmaids include Agatha May Pickhardt Rosa Putzel Jessie Barkelay Emelyn Greene and Bernice Gardner. Ushers Frank L Auld Louis E Boyden Harry G Taft W Frank Geldert. Reception planned at Islington on Feb 6 and 7.
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St. Paul’s Church
Dedham
Starr
Harriet Hatheway
Jessie L. Barkelay
Roxbury
Emelyn F. Greene
New York
Bernice Gardner
Liverpool
Frank L. Auld
Louis E. Boyden
Harry G. Taft
Boston
W. Frank Geldert
Islington
Mass
Counterfeits Made in America Exposed in Madrid
A Madrid dispatch reports 24,000,000 spurious Spanish silver dollars in circulation. The coins match full mint weight, many exceed standard, and their intrinsic value exceeds face value. The counterfeit dollars are said to be produced in France and America, with some bankers suspected of participating in their distribution.
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America
London
Central News
Madrid
France
Boston Post Seeks Transfer of Gilded Cod Trophy
From Norwich Connecticut Bulletin readers note the Boston Post aims to move the gilded cod statue from Massachusetts hall to the new hall. The emblem represents a leading local industry and has yielded riches ample enough to cast in gold. The Cape Cod turkey should prominently feature in Massachusetts decorative displays.
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Norwich
Conn
The
Boston Post
Massachusetts Hall of Representatives
New Hall
Massachusetts
Reception gowns highlight dress for callers and balls
The piece urges a special reception gown for callers, noting most women own lounging outfits for comfort but neglect a gown suited to receptions. It describes a young woman’s gown in striped red and black silk with old lace, and a shown gown with a black satin skirt and a silk brocade bodice, lace fichu, and enamel buttons.
Wedding of E. C. Lambert and Annie M. Thompson in Weymouth Heights
The ceremony at Old North Church Weymouth Heights on January 16 marked the marriage of E. C. Lambert of Manchester New Hampshire and Annie M. Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Thompson. Rev Robert R Kendall officiated. Best man Dr Alexander Lambert of New York. Bridesmaids Annie K Jones Jane Knowle, and Mr Katharine Lambert served as man of honor. Ushers included Adrian Lambert Knight D Cheney Jr Walter Thompson and Arthur Shipman. A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a Southward honeymoon before settling in Manchester NH.
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Weymouth Heights
E. C. Lambert
Manchester
N. H
Annie M. Thompson
Old North Church
Samuel Thompson
Robert R. Kendall
Alexander Lambert
New Yor
Annie K. Jones
Jane Ss. Knowle
Albany
N. Y
Katharine Lambert
New York
Adrian V.&. Lambert
Knight D. Cheney, Jr
Frederick Winston
Walter Thompson
Darling
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Arthur Shipman
Hartford
Lambert
Manchester N. OH
Schooner Godfrey Arrives Safe After Rough Passage
Schooner Francis L. God, thought lost, reached Salem today after a December 18 departure from Philadelphia. Aided by favorable winds, she endured a rough voyage and was blown off course during adverse gales.
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Salem
Francis L. God
Philadelphia
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