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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1895
Page
4
Boston Polit reports on political developments in New England with impressions of local governance and Democratic perspectives during mid January 1896. The paper emphasizes party alignment and regional political dynamics shaping state and national policy debates.
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Special notice urges readers that the Post cannot print or notice anonymous communications. It reminds correspondents to sign their letters for publication and to avoid submitting unsigned material. The message underscores the newspaper policy and aims to deter anonymous submissions.
The United States should sustain Hawaii interests without rushing annexation. Lodge pushes too far with resolutions, while critics note Hawaii’s strong American ties and gradual path toward incorporation. Policy aims to guard against European encroachment and improve conditions year by year.
Lawmakers urged banning wage deposits and forfeits under employment contracts after shoemakers in Haverhill cited abusive practices. A worker earning 6.68 weekly lost 1 to forfeit, leaving 5.68 for living, while employers kept no use for the money. Advocates called such terms cruel and urged legislative action to abolish them.
The City considers reducing Common Council members. The editor argues against shrinking the council, noting current ward representation is adequate and popular. It urges evaluating merits without compromising on abolition, warning that smaller wards would lessen representation and accountability.
A proposal links the number of councilmen per entity to a fixed cap, arguing that only under this restriction does the plan become reasonable, though no other terms are stated.
Nathaniel C. Bartlett's statement, echoed by the press and the city mayor, defends the good name of Haverhill's girls amid concerns over immorality. It argues poverty and hard times affect morality but denies degradation in this New England manufacturing town.
The reopening of the old Sandwich glass works marks a statewide celebration with Cape residents. The industry, once driven out by tariff and regional competition, is revived under favorable conditions. Support hinges on free raw materials in the new tariff bill, with New England skill expected to sustain success against competitors.
The piece quotes Michael Davitt praising the fearless American press for exposing wrongdoing without fear or censorship. It argues that remorseless scrutiny protects the public from corruption and that fearless reporting serves the people's interests, even if it creates sensation.
Massachusetts readers lament the failure of President Cleveland to reply to Governor Greenhalge personally about details of the Marine Band for the America testimonial. The letter argues the President should have answered directly, not by a secretary, to uphold official courtesy and proper channels.
Owney the famous travelling mail dog arrives in Boston on a short visit hosted by the children of post office worker John Countie. The story notes Owney has crossed the ocean twice on the German mail line and has traveled many miles. Ex-Governor Ames leaves for Aiken, South Carolina with his daughter Evelyn. A Boston woman comments on her son's drum habit with a humorous malapropism about a honey-fied soldier.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap as the world’s most effective skin purifier and beautifier. It claims to prevent pimples and inflammation of pores, touting its use for toilet and nursery care with notes of its origins and distributors in London and Boston.
The piece traces how the term crank arose from Morse the telegraph innovator. A Boston doctor and local notes discuss Morse seeking funds, his wires at the Capitol, and senators reacting with the term crank. Additional items note society editor changes and local travel news, with Alderman Dyar ill.
The City Missionary Society met in annual session with President R H Stearns presiding. Receipts for the year reached 533,381.08, the highest yet, supporting 20 missionaries and 63,096 visits to 17,329 families. Fresh air fund distributed 42,422 streetcar tickets and 8,825 harbor trips. Thanksgiving support aided 4,680 people. A pledge of 600 was offered to employ a trained nurse. Officers elected include Stearns, Herrick, Waldron, Wilkins, and a large slate of managers. Public meeting scheduled at Central Church Jan 27 with remarks by several pastors and Stearns.
The Boston Industrial Home held its seventeenth annual meeting in its Davis street chapel. Rev. A J Gordon presided as president. Treasurer Cheney reported 1894 receipts of 36063.71 dollars and 47406 meals served. Officers and board members were elected including A J Gordon president and Jonathan A Lane vice-president.
Troop D first battalion cavalry known as Roxbury Horse Guard held an officer election at 218 Washington street to replace Captain George F. Henderson who resigned. Major Horace G. Kemp presided as William A. Perrins was elected captain with 61 ballots, John Perrins Jr. as first lieutenant, and James L. Fairbanks as second lieutenant. The troop reports a full roll and many transfer applications, forecasting strong future work under Henderson’s administration.
Dr. Smith famed author of Americas hymn receives a warm reception from the Young Men's Baptist Social Union in Weslyan Hall. A souvenir program features a hymn he wrote for the union. Reverend Francis E. Clark and Reverend A. J. Gordon address the gathering before America is sung. A poem by Mrs. C. P. Buckman is also presented.
The America testimonial committee met at 282 Washington street with President Guild in the chair. A letter from Post 30 Cambridge G A R offered services, and Handel and Haydn Society expressed willingness to provide music. Subcommittees were appointed to secure hall and coordinate with volunteers for a testimonial performance likely late February. adjournment set for 4 30 p m Saturday the 26th.
The third annual concert and ball of the Metropolitan Mutual Aid Society of the West End Street Railway will be held in Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening January 24. The benevolent society includes about five hundred members who have been or are currently employed by the West End street railway.
The Boston Post advocates nominating mayor and aldermen by delegate convention, arguing it requires changing caucus law, which the piece deems one of the greatest pieces of legal folly ever placed in the statute book.
Actress Isabelle Evesson, last season’s leading lady at Boston’s Grand Opera House, married newspaper man Almyr Wilder Cooper in New York with Mayor Strong officiating. The couple, once childhood sweethearts reconnected in Philadelphia, now depart for Old Point Comfort after the ceremony.
The Beacon Hill Senate debate over the metropolitan affairs committee ended with a tentative, amicable division. Senator Atwood from Plymouth signaled suspicion of the committee’s aims, while many members warned that old committees would guard their rights. In the House, bills were discussed briefly, including a $33,000 request for the state fire marshal’s office and a transfer-check system for the West End Street Railway.
Washington January 21 The Senate today confirmed nominees including Thomas F. Delhanty as commissioner of immigration in Boston and Massachusetts postmasters Armina L. Evans Ashburnham Alfred Southworth Braintree John S. Fay Marlboro Matthew G. Smith Abingdon and John I. Bryant Fair Haven
Secretary Carlisle urged the Treasury be allowed to issue notes of any denomination in place of cancelled notes. He argued current rules hinder small silver certificates and pressed for laws to convert notes to large denominations to free room for small silver issues. He noted silver certificates already circulated significantly in New York revenues.
In Washington on January 21 the House advanced a public building bill for Chicago costing 4 million dollars, extending completion to three years and authorizing Brockton Massachusetts at 75000 dollars. Debates over safety of the existing building and Boutelle’s controversial remarks preceded adjournment.
In a January decision the Supreme Court ruled the Sherman anti trust act of 1890 does not apply to stock transfers among refining firms sold to the Sugar Trust in Pennsylvania. The government sought return of stock and nullification of contracts. Justice Harlan filed a dissent.
Washington January 21 Representative James D Richardson of Tennessee was chosen Speaker temporarily, while Speaker Crisp is away in Asheville to recuperate. Resolutions informing the President and Senate of the action were adopted.
The President granted a full pardon to Michael Sheehan who had been sentenced in Massachusetts to one year for perjury in naturalization proceedings. The action noted occurred on January 21.
Colonel William B Remey A. and N. No judge advocate general of the navy died at the McLean Asylum hospital in Somerville after months of illness. He was highly regarded as one of the nation’s ablest lawyers and favored by officers across the service, though he declined offers to leave government work for private partnerships due to his attachment to the Navy.
Samuel J Whitney, a well known Harvard citizen and farmer in Worcester county, died at his home Sunday night. Born October 20, 1821, he was a lifelong Democrat and charter member of Harvard Lodge of Odd Fellows. He leaves a widow and five children. burial is at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Unitarian Church in Harvard. Death attributed to paralysis.
The Boston Post this morning prints a good cut of the late Isaac F. Abbott, noting his public service and regional impact as a respected figure in the community.
Quincy Massachusetts council meeting names appointments of special police and constables by Mayor Hodges. Petitions from Quincy and Boston Street Railway for a West Quincy to East Milton line location and a hearing on Brook street extension and bridge widening near the New York, New Haven Hartford line at the Atlantic depot. School Board vacancy to be filled after Dr. G B Rice’s resignation with January 28 set. Treasurer authorized to borrow 75000 in anticipation of taxes. Randolph avenue within the public reservation district to be taken laid out and maintained by Metropoli tan Park Commission.
The Young Men's Congress debated a resolution urging the United States to send a warship and commission to investigate Armenian outrages with a list of affirmative and negative signers. A milder substitute resolution was then passed. Next Monday’s agenda includes Government Aid of Nicaraguan Canal Project.
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