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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post edition dated Monday January 21 1895 appears as a representative Democratic paper of New England with typical front matter and masthead.
The Post lists subscription prices for Paily and Sunday Post with annual, six month, and three month options. It requests readers notify changes of address, notes second class matter, and instructs payment by money order or check payable to the Post Publishing Company. It warns autocriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiry. readers should inform via postal if copies fail to reach a dealer.
The Post reminds readers that it cannot print or publish anonymous communications.
Editors urge that rather than hiring non union workers, seeking injunctions against strikers, or pressing demands, Haverhill shoe manufacturers should quickly switch to arbitration. Many firms have already done so and officials say unanimity will save time and money, ending the dispute with an early settlement and avoiding losses.
The piece argues the metropolitan committee is unnecessary and partisan, lacking legitimate jurisdiction over legislative business. It criticizes its Senate composition for not including a Boston Democratic senator and likens it to New York’s Lexow committee, suggesting it serves partisan ends under Ross Platt.
The Boston Post urges confirmation of Colonel Russell to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Opposition claims nonresidence within city limits is a technical point, but Russell has strong Boston ties and residence in practice. Adding him to the citizens list would benefit the city, and more men like him are welcomed.
A critique argues that modern injunction use threatens judicial overreach by directing private business, preannouncing verdicts, and replacing laws made by the people with court decrees. It concedes the tool aids justice but warns it can become a de facto trial and demoralize when misapplied.
The bondholders of the Union Pacific Railway Company have filed a petition in the Federal Court at St. Louis for the foreclosure of the first mortgage, aiming to finalize the disputed questions between the company and the United States government.
The first lien bonds on the Union Pacific main line pressed Congress to act to protect government interests as owners seek a fifty year 2 percent debt extension. A memorial from the receiver and reorganization committee urges the government to extend debt, with stockholder assessments to cover mortgages ahead of the government lien. Amendments to the Reilly bill seek lower interest, fifty year payable bonds secured by 1822 miles, foreclose rights, and a successor company under original acts. The question remains how Congress will respond to this businesslike proposal aimed at safeguarding nearly 70 million dollars in government-backed claims.
The author argues the United States blundered by removing naval forces from Hawaii and criticizes the Philadelphia's redeployment to Honolulu. A warship should have remained to protect American residents, broader interests, and potential cable rights. The piece warns Britain seeks a foothold and America must assert first claim to Hawaii to deter exclusive privileges by others.
The Post has grown steadily as a reliable source for stage related information and advertising. It leads in amusement ads among four Sunday papers, drawing praise from theatergoers and managers who profit from its comprehensive coverage of Boston attractions.
The Sunday Post invites readers to see its cod edition and petition roasts. The Cunard liner Cephalonia arrived from Liverpool with 158 passengers aboard including Miss R H Joslin Miss E McKenna Friend Mr B S Pray and Mr J S Pray. Boston merchant B S Pray returned home with his son J S Pray after an overseas trip. Colonel Henry S Russell named fire commissioner has a Beacon Street home and a Milton villa in summer.
The funeral for George O Farwell was held at his Newton Street residence in Waltham with Rev. W H Pulsford officiating. Prospect Lodge and local organizations attended the Odd Fellows burial service, with pallbearers named from Royal Arcanum, Waltham Encampment, Prospect Lodge, and engineers. Interment followed at Mount Peake Cemetery.
Proportions are used by physical culturists to judge whether women are developed correctly. Many women, once confident in their beauty, face distress as waistlines and other measurements fail artistic standards. The piece notes the unsettling focus on shoulder to hip ratios and other ratios used to gauge perfection.
A physical culturist warns small chests lack lung development and prescribes breathing exercises. Women respond differently with some exercising to fix perceived defects while others overdo concealment. A cited costume image shows nine front divisions and a wide bustle creating apparent breadth, with a tea party scene illustrating strict dress rules and ruined dresses.
The Canadian evangelists Hunter and Crossley filled the People's Church last evening, crowding 3500 voices in the service. Hunter preached on Jacob's ladder to heaven, urging faith, patience, and perseverance while warning against material baggage. Many attendees went forward to profess religion as the weeklong visit continues.
The Swedish Congregationalists of Waltham dedicated their new Central street church with English language exercises. Rev. David Lindquist led the dedication, Dr. Coist of Boston preached, Swedish sermon by Rev. E Holmblad, and Rev. Luther Freeman gave an earnest address followed by benediction by Rev. H Jacobson.
A collage of literary gossip references Bret Harte and his rivals Max Adler and Lamb, notes on Ruskin drawings to be issued by George Allen, and remarks on Longfellow’s farewell visit. It mentions Donahoe's Magazine on Cardinal Gibbons and Selwyn Image as a rising English poet, plus Eggleston and Smythe with thoughts on national destiny and Firesides for Millions.
A Boston letter condemns Secretary Herbert for denying the Marine Band’s services to celebrate the national hymn. The writer urges Congress to authorize the band’s participation and asks the Post to push the matter, citing local pride and public funds. N.E. M. Eliot Square, Jan. 19.
The Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College announces the annual College ball will be held at Mechanics’ Building on February 11, due to opera season conflicts. The Governor and staff, Mayor Curtis and city officials, and various state and national officials are expected to attend.
The Evangelistic Association of New England reports high attendance at the noon meetings at Bromfield Street Church. Rev Dr Bates is engaged for a third week and business men have flocked to the sessions, with the church auditorium in constant use. Leading soloists for the week include Miss M Marion Luce Miss Catharine T Gilbert and Mr F B Harvey.
Souvenir Night at the Park Theatre features Rose Coghlan in a new character as part of The Passing Show at the Columbia, with other bills in town. The article recalls Rush City and the boom town era and previews other current performances and plans, including Hoyt souvenirs, Westward Ho at the Museum, Bill Hoey in The Flams, Faust with Lewis Morrison, and Cadets Exelsior Jr rehearsals, plus Wagner company news and a Manximal spectacle at the Boston Theatre.
Listings from Boston theaters highlight Lewis Morrison in Faust at Hollis and Rose Coghlan in Princes Walanoff at Hollis. Haworth revisits Hamlet at Castle Square, a Columbia burlesque of living cartoons, Amelia Glover at Keith's, and Lonsdale with Manola Mason in Friend Fritz at the Grand. Ida Russell and Hyde's Comedians at the Lyceum, Rose Hill at Palace, and Marquis the long tailed horse at Austin Stone’s draw crowds.
News from St Johnsbury Vermont reports the death of Rev Dr Samuel Graves at his Grand Rapids home. A native of Acworth New Hampshire he left St Johnsbury as a boy to attend Colgate University where he graduated. He served fifty years in continuous ministry including teaching Greek at Kalamazoo College and leading Baptist churches in Ann Arbor Norwich Grand Rapids and Atlanta. He authored Outlines of Theology published two years ago.
Last evening a public service at the Young Men's Christian Union featured a sermon by Rev. Percy Browne of St. James's Episcopal Church Roxbury on Visions and Sacrifices. Special musical selections were performed by Anna Sawyer Loring Garfield Stone Harrington Barker Tracy Teale. Next Sunday Rev Richmond Fisk will speak on Man, a Thinker.
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