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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1893
Page
4
The Everett Citizen reports that Bishop Brooks will lie in state in Trinity Church vestibule for three hours before his funeral. The public wake allows the people a final glance and tribute to the beloved preacher who connected with the community.
Congressman O'Nerl urges amendments to the dependent pension act to cut off millionaires fake widows and non residents not injured in service and to investigate frauds. He asks every Grand Army post to send resolutions in support of the changes to Washington.
The proposal before the Legislature would group candidates on the ballot by party rather than alphabetically. Proponents say this aids voters in choosing their party candidates with less confusion and effort, while critics claim it harms independent voting. The current system often leads voters to abandon marking further down the list.
A New York Sun critique argues Congress should fund road related projects and national surveys through federal departments. It cites agricultural and astronomical work as examples of beneficial federal involvement and urges establishing a national road program to serve broader public interests. The piece emphasizes that federal aid can complement state efforts.
A department of roads plans to supplement the work of the States by coordinating funding, standards, and construction priorities to advance regional infrastructure projects and improve transportation networks.
The passage argues that the death of a prominent public figure does not leave an unfillable void. New generations will rise to fill roles with equal or greater capacity, and future leaders will surpass current standards as education and morality improve, raising the bar for greatness.
Ecclesiastical opposition at a State House hearing signals the likely abolition of Fast Day. Citizens reject Governor's call to fast, preferring a secular holiday for recreation. Dr Prapnopy recalls past duties while noting the decline of the tradition. Church and state may replace it with a new spring holiday for public amusement.
The article questions whether Mr Hangison will use the remaining weeks of office to secure the Supreme Court seat for a Republican favorite. It notes his past judicial appointments have largely earned respect, and warns against making the Lamar vacancy a late political prize, which would mar his fair record and echo a noted Indiana appointment.
The article criticizes a bill by Senator Milton O. Waltham for creating a state appointed police board. It argues for stronger local self government and cites Boston as a warning against centralized control. It emphasizes people over distant authorities.
A Boston tribute dated January 25, 1893, recalls Phillips Brooks as loving and kind, a living light of immortality. The piece praises his deeds over words, urging readers to seek inspiration from his divine humanity and steadfast faith.
A series of humorous one liners from multiple papers mocks writers, servants, pickpockets, and women in light skits. Highlights include a prisoner escape noted as unguarded, a writer’s train of thought, and a joke about a European scientist listening to a fly’s voice compared to a horse.
The piece reviews Brains weekly and its ad photography, praises A E Sproul for many ads, recounts a Post fire extra tale with a persistent newsboy, and describes a near accident on a Grove Hall car. It also tells of John Shepard paying for Buckley’s sleigh damage and praises a new Boston opera by Macy Newcomb and Browne.
J F Benyon lists prominent writers and editors such as Edward Bok Julian Chambers H B Stephens Homer J Carr Eliza J Keith Nathaniel Fowler and others from Boston New York Chicago San Francisco and Denver. The Weekly Journalist aims to raise newspaper standards by publishing all newspaper news and journalism methods.
The seventhteenth annual ball of the Division 6 Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held in Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening January 27. Mullen and his orchestra will provide music. The division is a leading Hibernian group in the state and invites prominent members and leading citizens to attend, ensuring a festive event.
Paris reports on the Opera Comique premiere of Werther as Massenet battles chaos. Delna, Sanderson, and Delmas replace key roles amid vocal woes and onstage mishaps. A startled chorus, tenors, sopranos, and a prankish curtain rise culminate in a midwinter fiasco narrated by J. B. W.
In Hamtrorp on January 25 the House rejected Governor Morris’s nomination of Professor Simeon E. Baldwin of New Haven to be associate justice of the Supreme Court of Errors. Judge Augustus H. Fenn was confirmed by 216 to 1. Baldwin faced intense opposition from Rep. Gunn who accused him of conflicts of interest and unfitness, while others defended him. A motion to reconsider failed 2 to 128.
Routland V T Jan 25. Fairhaven Vermont suffered a major blaze on Main Street as Lloyd block burned. The fire began 11 80 last night and was controlled by 2 30 this morning causing about 100000 in damage. J T Culver Lloyd Brock and others suffered heavy losses. one chief injured by falling glass. Incendiary motive rumored but unconfirmed. Insurance status mixed among affected merchants.
An officer arrested James L. Welds of 80 Stamford street and Edward F. Brown, 25, of 19 Tremont row, on the charge of setting up and promoting a lottery at 68 Green street.
Police from Division 1 yesterday arrested Richard F Briggs aged 54 on charges of fraudulently soliciting money claiming it would benefit Carney Hospital. The case colors a local financial scam probe as investigators seek details.
A survey of late nineteenth century titles from publishers including Fleming Revell Hunt Eaton and Lovell with notes on authors such as Jacob Horner Jay Benson Hamilton John Pas Plus Mark Twain E W M Clemens and L T Meade. The list spans English writers Goethe Lambien Lambie and Zangwill among others, noting series like Westminster and Mayflower and presenting critical observations on selections and translations.
Boston legislators debate union station on Causeway Street under 1887 act requiring B&M to plan and build. Senator Fitzgerald seeks details on noncompliance while hearings consider rapid transit drawless bridges and a license to cover rail space between Charles River bridges for a temporary structure. Mayor Hayes seeks Saugus River water bonds.
The Cecilia society presented its second Wage Earners concert under conductor B J Lang at Music Hall last night. Maud Powell violinist, Wilhelm Heinrich tenor, Heinrich Meyn baritone, and Charles P Scott pianist joined for a varied program including Mavie's tale Siedis entrost Dvorak Woodland Angelus and selections from Barber of Bagdad Powell received an encore and Meyn performed three solos with chorus, while a chorus piece Love Plumes His Wings set to Margaret Ruthven Lang's music was among the evening's most praised moments.
Topeka Jan 25 The Legislature met in joint session with Republicans declining to answer names and Dem Senator O Brien of Wichita also abstaining Ninety one members answered while Populists backed John Martin final tally Martin 86 Coburn 3 Hanna 1 Snyder 1 Close 1 Judge John Martin declared duly elected Populist session dissolved and Republican moves to elect a senator continued amid adjournment until 2 pm tomorrow
Police inspector arrested Louis J. Cobe on a charge of embezzling 156 dollars from Bridgham and Co located at 30 Franklin Street. The money was reportedly used by Cobe for personal expenses.
Receptions this winter feature ALprat Regs presenting his new novel Thybreneighbor's Wise as the principal act of conversation. The event highlights literary interest and provides a social centerpiece for attendees.
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