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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1895
Page
4
Wednesday morning January 23 1895 announces subscription rates one year two dollars six months one dollar three months fifty cents and reminds subscribers to report address changes All money sent at sender's risk and payments to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY by checks drafts or money orders are payable to the same entity.
All subscriptions to the FOST must be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice of expiration. If you cannot obtain the POST receipt regularly from your newsdealer please notify us by postal at once. E. A. GROZIER Editor and Publisher.
At 86 Gladstone plans to re enter Parliament after cataract operations. Despite surgeries and aging, he translates Horace and delivers a fiery Sth birthday speech while preparing for further parliamentary battles. The contrast with Lord Randolph Churchill’s decline highlights the benefits of temperate living.
J Edward Addicks wields de facto control over Delaware politics as a money backed bloc in the Republican legislature dictates whether a U S Senator will be chosen. His plan to buy the seat falters as enough lawmakers refuse to honor the bargain, leaving the election blocked while he can still paralyze party rule.
The piece argues Democrats in Congress should support Senator Sherman’s proposal to issue short term low rate bonds or indebtedness certificates in small denominations to replenish the Treasury. It notes Republicans’ criticism as unpatriotic and says the plan, endorsed by Democratic papers elsewhere, could provide temporary relief and aid currency reform.
Governor Greenhalge’s refusal to grant pardons to Old Colony officials signals a uniform justice approach in Massachusetts. The high ranking defendants faced a bold, public defiance of law, yet the governor emphasizes the law will run its course without influence from status or sentiment.
The speaker notes broad sympathy yet says the public upholds a healthy chastisement of railroad corporations for their zeal in serving them over the State. Governor Greenhalge signals that corporations must also learn from the experience.
Ex Senator Ingalls will not drop the ex from his title and the Kansas Republican Party will not reengage his services. The once powerful national Republican leader doomed to defeat his return bid and fading from politics. His radicalism and sharp tongue defined his career and earned fierce opposition from Cleve land allies, even within Kansas.
The piece notes Republican papers in Boston sympathizing with Quay’s alleged efforts to disqualify ex Governor Pattison from Philadelphia mayoral race. It argues Pattison’s Harrisburg residence during his term does not bar him, since it was limited to his gubernatorial tenure. It highlights Pattison as Philadelphia reformer nominee facing boss-linked opposition.
A window into Boston society with observations on aging actor Wyzeman Marshall, the park commissioner's prank at the Exchange Club, Alderman Lees health trip, and Senator Athertons illness. Chicago census jolts with lists of social ills. Military pride and armory debate punctuate a broad column of city life, travel, and fashion notes.
The piece notes a publishing era fixation on Oriental costumes, urging dress reform in South Sea islands. It links the craze to the Japa Chinese war and mentions Japanese teas and masque balls as nightly entertainments, observing that many homes feature a Japanese room.
Residents of South Boston protest the withdrawal of seventeen West End cars four weeks ago. They demand restored service and a new line to Atlantic Avenue wharves for a 5 cent fare. John B. Martin urges decent transit and a monster petition with committee talks to the company.
R W Daly of South Boston reports a decisive diphtheria recovery after anti toxine treatment. His son, age 12, fell ill Thursday. Doctor Timmins gave the injection Friday afternoon. by Sunday symptoms faded and Monday the boy was playing at home.
A special meeting of Allston Congregational Church was held to act on the resignation of Rev. D. P. Birnie, called to Honolulu. Members crowded the session to commend his four years of faithful service with strong resolutions, as committee members included Alonzo Meserve, Homer Rogers, and T. F. Woodbury, assisted by former pastor Dr. Quint.
At a Boston School Board meeting, an order to allow the superintendent to introduce vertical writing in designated schools was referred to examinations. Resignations in committees were accepted and new chairs named. The board also seeks land for new schoolhouses, appoints William R. Taylor to Eliot Evening School, and asks $8500 to finish Brighton High School per original plans.
The Republican city committee meets at its headquarters tomorrow evening amid strong urging to reappoint Chairman Hibbard. Two Ward 17 candidates vie for the post as Senator Hutchinson and Representative W. W. Towle run mild campaigns, while active members press Hibbard to accept again despite overall sentiment against both contenders.
Newburyport, Jan 22 The Hon Eben F Stone died suddenly at his State street home. Born August 3, 1822, in Newburyport, he graduated from Harvard in 1848 and Harvard Law School, admitted to the bar in 1847. A distinguished lawyer and anti slavery figure, he befriended Caleb Cushing Choate Rantoul Whitman Garrison Phillips. He led Newburyport's first City Council, served as mayor in 1867, and held seats in the State Senate and House. He was elected to Congress in 1880 1882 and 1884.
Last evening at Castle Square Theatre Joseph Haworth played Elliot Gray in Rosedale before a stylish audience. The cast impressed with Haworth his versatility and charm while Atwell Batchelder and Price received praise. Wilson Barrett’s Manxman opens Boston Theatre season followed by Lily Clay’s gaiety at Howard Atheneum and shifts in Coghlan’s repertoire at Hollis. Rose Coghlan continues in Diplomacy and new acts by Haworth, Barbent, and other favorites fill the week.
Arthur M Forrester, poet and journalist, died in South Boston of consumption. A longtime Boston proofreader for the Post and Herald, he was born January 9, 1850 in Ballytrain Monaghan. He wrote as Angus for Irish People and served as assistant editor at the Irish World before settling in Boston. He published Songs of the Rising Generation and An Irish Crazy Quilt and wrote two famous Irish lyrics Our Land Shall Free and The Felon of Our Land.
George S. Hale veteran of the war and member of Post 5 G. A. R. died at his home 35 Autumn street Lynn. He was born in Bath Maine seventy seven years ago and had lived in Lynn over forty years. He served in the Eleventh Unattached Massachusetts Company during the war.
David Lyon, 68, former chief engineer and water commissioner, longtime Greenfield resident of over 50 years, past master of Republican Lodge of Masons, died after a long illness. Funeral Friday afternoon.
The funeral for James Devine was held at a solemn mass of requiem in old St. Patrick's Church. Division 4 A. O. H. members attended, including Francis Cassidy and John Cassidy. Pallbearers named were Frank Cassidy Mortimer O'Sullivan Timothy J. McAuliffe Peter Diamond and Timothy Crowley. The funeral cottage was large and floral tributes numerous. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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