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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post presents subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, detailing year long and shorter-term rates, address change procedures, and payment instructions. It notes entry as second class mail and directs that payments be made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Subscription terms state prepayment is required and will end without further notice at expiration. If the POST is unavailable from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by postal mail at once to avoid service interruption. E. A. Grozina is editor and publisher.
The President’s message is praised by sound money advocates in the U S and Europe. Some Republican papers praise it while others remain skeptical. There is concern that Congress may block gold bonds and fail to pass financial legislation this session, though the House may differ from the Senate on money policy.
The piece calls for united and vigorous action by honest money advocates to defend the country’s financial honor, recalling the Sherman silver purchase act repeal and stressing a greater victory today to prove the nation can pay its obligations in the world’s recognized money.
The article argues Cleveland must use existing authority to sell $100,000,000 in five percent bonds without awaiting Congress. It warns that delay could fuel suspicion of gold redemption reluctance and threaten a financial crisis, pledging popular support if he acts immediately.
Massachusetts lags behind neighbors in removing grade crossings between railroads and highways. The piece notes Connecticut and New York actions, urging Massachusetts to require electric lines cross only above or below steam lines, at the constructing railroad's expense, and to avoid public grade crossings.
The Republican majority in the State House rejected placing the fire marshal's office under civil service rules, aiming to preserve patronage for party workers. Representative Gallivan argued for civil service, but party leaders resisted, signaling continued spoils-focused governance despite reform rhetoric.
A sharp critique points to the clash between professional duties and improper acts, condemning perceived pretension and hypocrisy. The statement emphasizes that certain careers paired with dubious behavior reach a peak of folly and public disdain.
The article argues that issuing bonds payable in gold today does not discriminate against existing coin payable bonds. It contends gold bonds should be the standard, as laws from twenty years ago defined coin as gold, and modern law would allow either gold or silver. All current US bonds must be redeemed in gold, so new issues should match that basis.
The article notes the Republican House buries an amendment to ban lobbyists from the members corridor, signaling belief that lobbyists have nearly all rights except voting. It questions the meaning of a No lobby plank in the party platform and what privileges remain for lobbyists.
The long delayed appointments in the Custom House reflect a Democratic selection aimed at aligning the office with the new administration. Officials chosen are praised for ability, experience and standing, representative of Massachusetts Democrats, though the lag in action is lamented.
The essay contrasts retirements of teachers and professors with terms like emeritus and superannuated. It notes public school retirees lack a delicate label and references East Boston Brereton Club planning a pink tea, their first of its kind, with members preparing dishes themselves. A street scene describes a tall post and nine supporting cables spanning Congress to Court streets, totaling 3150 feet plus 2200 more.
The six year old derrick No. 6 George Marshall with a two ton mast and a ton and a quarter boom bears a $1 daily wage for work across a tangle of electric wires. Built of Oregon pine it has kept Union station projects, never missed a day, and earned praise as a premier rigging piece. Also noted is Mrs. C H Washburn joining Boston Herald as society editor, bringing wide society knowledge and print judgment.
G B Buffington of Dorchester argues Judge Gaynor defines street railway firms as public service agencies first and foremost. He contends Mr Lewis acts as a public servant, not a private mogul, and that continuous operation must trump profits. The letter says public education grows from conflicts over unions and wages.
Joseph Haworth the Castle Square Theatre actor was feted by the Boston Press Club at a Bosworth street clubhouse gathering from 4 to 5 30. Entertainment included M J Ahern singing Thursday Ernest Lacey reading a scene from Rinaldo Mil Schwab performing Rosedale Waltzes. Attendees included Haworths company and Oliver Optic author William Adams who plans a West Indies trip.
Boston readers urge library trustees to open the new library on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The writer notes the inscription Free to All on the main entrance and asks why Friday access only limits working classes from seeing the artful building built by the people. January 28 communication.
Senator Hoar asks Teller and Wolcott for Colorado suffrage observations. The senators report that women voted straight tickets, proved intelligent, and increased party discipline. They note no incidents, greater female turnout, and hope for a broader suffrage approval if reconsidered. Henry M. Teller signs the response with Wolcott.
In the Supreme Court Judge Lathrop, Mrs. Leonora Brown withdrew her appeal in the John Brown will dispute. Probate Court's decree confirming the will is affirmed. The estate is valued at 293,013.30 dollars. Brown, a Temple street resident, left his widow nothing and had priorly pursued grocer work before amassing wealth. The compromise terms remain private.
The Massachusetts House debated civil service coverage of the fire marshal’s office and a prohibited visitors rule. The order failed 131 to 37 as members argued partisan motives and public accountability, while a later lobby exclusion amendment also failed. The session authorized an adjournment on a separate Lake Cochituate land dispute involving Boston & Albany railroad damages with mayoral approval and railroad water board oversight.
In Baltimore on January 29 Bishop Paret prepares a report on creating an archbishop in the American Episcopal Church with headquarters in Washington. A commission will hear the report in New York on February 12. It is widely believed the committee will oppose archbishop status, which could not take effect before 1898. If approved, Bishop Potter of New York would likely be made archbishop.
A public hearing on municipal woman suffrage will be held this morning January 30 at 10 o'clock in the Old Representatives Hall at the State House. Speakers include Lady Henry Somerset outlining English 1869 and Scottish 1881 developments and Miss Frances E Willard president of the National W C T U speaking for the petitioners.
Fashion notes describe velvet velour and velveteen trims with velveteen favored for ordinary dresses. Velveteen praised for durability and cleanability in gasoline, with two gowns shown: gray speckled and gray black velveteen variants. Descriptions cover bodices, collars, sleeves, and pearl or brilliants buttons, plus plaid skirts and gathered silks.
Arena Publishing Company of Boston announces a popular scientific work on hypnotism. The book explains how hypnotism is performed its uses and dangers in plain language free of technical terms. Available from major booksellers and Capley Square.
In a late nineteenth century setting US Britain tensions rise over fishing grounds and American cruisers. A British clash with an American ship sparks war fever and questions of naval defense as elite financiers form a secret Syndicate to steer the conflict from behind the scenes.
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