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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1895
Page
4
Boston Post delivers Democratic-leaning coverage for New England. The issue highlights national politics, local notes, and editorials typical of a late 19th century Boston newspaper edition.
Rates list for daily subscription with one year at 83.00 six months 1.60 three months 75 cents and monthly 25 cents. Instructions for changing address and advance payment rules for AMS subscriptions. Notification method via postal address to editor E A Grozier.
The Post reminds correspondents to avoid printing anonymous communications and will not publish such notices or letters.
The French political crisis draws attention to young claimants who think they should rule. The Duke of Orleans stays at Dover glimpsing Paris, Victor Napoleon is teased in cable reports, and France places troops to block manifestoes. The spectacle amuses outsiders but concerns the French public.
Public sympathy favors ending the contract system as the Haverhill strike moves toward settlement. Supporters insist any settlement must abolish the system, which is seen as unfair and ineffective at preventing strikes.
The New York Yacht Club prepares to defend the America's Cup against Lord Dunraven with a strong mini syndicate led by W. K. Vanderbilt Commodore Morgan and Mr. Iselin. Herreshoff will design the boat and Vanderbilt funds the venture ensuring a top American defender. Iselin’s leadership and the Vigilant’s management are praised as ensuring a successful defense.
Attorney General Olney criticizes the arbitration bill now before the House labor committee. He argues the bill must enforce its awards and, if arbitration fails, allow federal intervention through receivership to manage railroads. He seeks joint obedience by employees and corporations to a chosen award.
The text argues workers must preagree to not quit if dissatisfied with arbitration awards and suggests federal action to restrain obstructions to business. It envisions injunctions and receivers appointed to stabilize operations until disputes are resolved, stressing mutual concessions and good faith in any effective arbitration scheme.
The city faces bills exceeding 30000 for public institutions inquiry. Fees for counsel stenographers and printing thousands of pages add up, plus witnesses and chamber costs. Yet the investigation offers assurance of careful efficient service and no waste, robbery, or peculation. Boston has spent more for less return.
The State House codfish symbol will be honored in a Sunday Post tribute detailing its history and urging retention in the new Representatives' chamber. It will publish petitions from Cape Ann and Cape Cod leaders supporting keeping the codfish emblem, recalling its Beacon Hill relocation from the old State House.
A Boston Citizen notes a Park Theatre night with Charlie Hoyt laughing at his own jokes and observes the Post’s Codfish edition gaining fame. The piece describes a brass door knocker gift for John A Hawes Post 159 and mentions Dr Durgin, mill import ideas, and Annie Russell's views on tall hats at theatres.
In Washington on January 18 the Senate approved the army appropriation bill then met in executive session to review the Japanese treaty. Opposition grew over the favored nation clause, with calls for amendment limiting abrogation to one year. The treaty was sent back to the Foreign Relations Committee for further consideration with a new vote planned Friday. The joint resolution reviving lieutenant general passed, and discussion moved to the Nicaragua canal bill where Senator Caffery criticized constitutional reach and private enterprise aspects. He offered a resolution urging a treaty with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for canal rights. The session adjourned.
In Washington the House finished routine business then moved to the District of Columbia committee of the whole. Five district bills were passed before resuming the Indian appropriation bill. Rep Flynn of Oklahoma proposed an amendment barring any resident with predominantly white blood from holding Indian government office, but the measure was ruled out on a point of order.
Representative Bailey, authorized by the House judiciary committee, announces resolutions aimed at impeaching Judge Ricks. A majority report argues for impeachment without delay, while a minority led by Mr Broderick contends the judge committed no offense and recommends rejection of the impeachment resolution. Judge Ricks is summoned to defend himself before the committee.
William Randall Cremer Liberal MP and Agitator editor met the President at the White House by appointment and delivered a memorial signed by 354 British MPs urging submission of unresolved disputes to arbitration, with the British government reportedly favorable to the proposal.
Bailey of Texas filed before the House judiciary committee resolutions seeking impeachment of Judge Ricks. The action signals official congressional scrutiny amid unresolved allegations, with members weighing legal and political implications for the judiciary.
A generous instalment of Treasure Island will be read on page six, completing the engaging story. The note hints at further adventures and invites readers to follow the continuation in the next section.
In Washington January 18, Representative Walker of Massachusetts introduced a House bill to empower the Treasury Secretary to issue bonds for four years to fund deficits and resume specie payments. The plan offers varied maturities and interest not exceeding 8 percent, contrasting with Senator Sherman's five year bond proposal. Senator Peffer also proposed repealing bond issuances and reviving silver coinage to sustain currency.
Secretary of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert writes Governor Greenhalge that the Marine Band cannot be detailed for the Boston tribute to Rev. Dr. Smith author of America. The decision follows a standing rule against using the band for non authorized federal purposes and cites duties to maintain fairness among national musical organizations.
The Class of ’91 English High School held its annual reunion and banquet at Young’s with fifty members. W. R. Mansfield was elected president, L. A. Hall Jr and H Davidson as vice-presidents, Howarth Wharton and J O Johnson on the executive committee, H P Cutler as toastmaster. Earlier, a raid on 297 Federal street seized policy paraphernalia and resulted in the arrest of John McCarthy 25 and John Sullivan 24.
The last three months of the Common Council and Board of Aldermen costs show fleet and dining out surpassing prior records. Refreshments total 2187 and carriages 4646 while public institutions hearings pushed overall costs beyond 30 000. Payments to city leaders for defense and services reach 14992.89 with thousands more for stenographers printing and witness costs.
French Premier Bourgeois, after a two hour talk with M Faure, consented to attempt forming a cabinet. He will report to the Elysee tomorrow. Poincare is expected to return as finance minister and Leygues to education. Peytral Terrier and Cavaignac would join the cabinet if Bourgeois leads.
General Lew Wallace on How I Came to Write Ben Hur and other literary notes. The Windsor Magazine sold 100,909 copies in two days. Treasure Island leads Stevenson in Britain at fifty-two thousand, with Kidnapped at thirty-nine thousand. Zangwill to tour America. Dr Parkhurst coins andromania. Henry James's Guy Danville flops in London. Columbia College offers land and a 200,000-volume Tilden Library. Unpublished Coleridge letters due. Christina Rossetti praised by Literary Review. Dante Gabriel Rossetti manuscript linked to Jenny. Dust of Fielding, Shelley, Keats, Browning noted. Stevenson memorial remarks praise Bryant with a noble, resonant verse.
A blasting accident at the Howard place quarry in Brighton injured two laborers named Peter McManus. One, 30, from Brookline, escaped serious harm and was sent home. The other, of Roxbury living at 265 Temple Street, sustained severe injuries and was taken to City Hospital. a large stone fell through the shop roof as the blast occurred.
Miss Mary L. Stevenson eldest daughter of Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson died in Asheville North Carolina this afternoon at 1 15 oclock after a period of illness attributed to chronic pneumonia and tuberculosis with kidney complications. Family present included her mother and brother Lewis G Stevenson. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM in Battery Park Hotel parlors with remains to be sent by special car to Bloomington Indiana for interment Monday.
The second annual Hugh O'Brien School Association reunion was held at Winthrop Hall Dorchester with 100 couples in the grand march. Entertainment featured Herman Ladd on piano and Ed Lindsay baritone. James Spring of Boston Latin School performed for encores.
A branch of the Guild of All Souls is formed at the Mission Church of St. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street Boston to offer intercessory prayer for the dying and to provide burial furniture. Open to Episcopal members and the public. Also notes the seventh annual Boston Christian Alliance convention at Berkeley Temple Church January 22 to 25 with several speakers and services daily.
Elder Miles Grant preaches at 3 and 7 30 p m on Bible prophecies relating to Papal Rome. Protestants urged to attend for warning.
Becher 332 Hanover street hosts morning and evening preaching by the Rev. G L Small at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school follows at 1 30 p m with a song service at 7 p m featuring solos by Miss F Jackson the blind singer.
Clarendon Street Baptist Church corner of Clarendon and Montgomery holds services by the Rev A J Gordon D D at 10 30 in the forenoon and 7 30 in the evening Sunday school at 2 30 gospel temperance meeting at 6 30.
The Rev. Charles C. Earle will preach at 10 40 on The Wings of God. An evening prelude at 7 30 features The Morse Method of Meeting Inger soll and Archbishop Irelands Sublime Reply to Him followed by the evening discourse Trustworthiness Demanded.
Preceding service at 10:50 a m features Pastor Rev George Lorimer D D discussing The Essential Being of God The Sunday school meets at 12 15 Gospel service at 3 p m and Evening service at 7 30 Pastor continues seventh in the series The Development of Doctrine All are welcome
Afternoon at 2 15 and evening at 8 with Rev C B Eliot speaking on The Story of the Oxford Martyrs Stereopticon pictures Citizenship meeting Monday at 7 45 with Samuel F Hubbard topic Trade Schools A welcome for all
The Rev. S. B. Nickerson serves as chaplain at 287 Hanover Street. Sunday schedule includes preaching at 10:45, U. P. S. C. Endeavor at 6:30, and prayer meeting at 7:30. Scats free.
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