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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1895
Page
5
The Interdenominational Christian Endeavor Society readies for the Boston gathering with 60 000 delegates expected, 43 000 lodging spaces assigned, and 25 000 likely self cared for. Officials warn against badge abuse as 8 000 chorus members and thousands of attendees prepare regalia for a week of noonday services, lectures, and tours at Faneuil Hall, the Common, and various wards.
Russell issues a circular to fire department men urging merit over politics for job security and promotions. He says political club membership and political pull should not influence advancement and invites suggestions to improve service, predicting wide reading among firefighters.
James Logan Gordon, newly elected Lyceum League of America president, hosted a reception at Boston M C A rooms. Speeches by Bowker, Church, Ruggles, Obey, Peterson and Hackett followed Gordon's address. Gordon and Hackett to tour for state groups. public meetings planned. national convention anticipated to form a national organization. league aims to promote intelligent patriotism and civic virtue.
Ira Johnson of Canton was arraigned for manslaughter in the June 10 death of Jeremiah Crowley at Canton. Witnesses testified Johnson acted in self-defence and Assistant District Attorney Schultz declined to press charges. Judge Marden discharged him.
Citizens near Roxbury Crossing circulate a petition urging the West End street railway to provide increased transportation facilities, especially to Charlestown, with a long list of signers already recorded.
The Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society led by Mrs. Ellen Richardson will stage a multi part celebration in Winthrop tomorrow. Registration books for voting on a state flower will be available at Aphelion Hall starting 8 a.m. and throughout the day with a 25 cent membership fee. A floral drama Columbia Chooses Her Emblem will be staged at the Winthrop Yacht Club hall at 10:30 a.m. featuring costumes, music, and a floral tableau. An afternoon program at Aphelion Hall includes speeches by noted figures such as Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and poet Edna Dean Proctor, followed by a banquet at Leighton House. The evening features a grand floral ball at the Yacht Club with costume flowers and five prize categories, music by J. Howard Richardson’s orchestra, and a master of ceremonies assisted by a distinguished committee.
Michael Lomasney, who escaped from East Boston Court House last Saturday by jumping from a window after receiving a six months sentence, was caught early yesterday and sent to the South Boston Institution to begin his six months.
A brief ad copy touts Beecham's pills for constipation with price options of 10 cents and 25 percent. It urges readers to get the book at their druggist and follow it, noting the product’s reach with a claim of more than 6,800,000 bored readers.
Ocean freight markets show dull demand with lower rates despite reduced sailings. Warren steamers and Cunard, Leyland, Furness, Johnston, Allan lines schedule departures. total 22 regular line steamers, down from 27. Lexington Street Whist Club outing aboard Nellie. Custom House closure tomorrow. Local ship activity includes Enterprise arrival in Gibraltar, George Dumeis report of Cuban-bound load, and vessels Hel en Brewer Fooling Suey underway or arriving with Boston ownership. Jubilee sloop seen in harbor then to Marblehead.
The Times reports widespread wage increases under a sliding scale tied to bar iron price rises. About 316000 employees in 430 firms gain from boosts in steel, foundry, and textile industries, with major firms like Phenix Iron, Lackawanna Iron and Reading Railroad moving to new scales.
A long faculty party departed Union station at seven last evening bound for Denver by multiple railroads under A. E. Winship. The list includes Adams Warren P Woburn Anderson Miss Abbie A Boston etc with many names across New England and beyond, reflecting a wide school excursion from teachers and professors traveling to Denver via Fitchburg West Shore Nickel Plate Chicago Northwestern Union Pacific.
The regular semi annual examination for clerk and carrier positions at the Boston post office will be held on Tuesday August 6 1895. Applications close July 17 at closing business hour. Open to all reputable citizens regardless of political affiliation. Applications blanks and instructions available at the post office or the secretary of the board of examiners.
Herbert M. Ladd and John W. Davis, former Rhode Island governors, stopped in New York for a day on their journey home from Washington. Ladd said business is improved, Rhode Island leads as a major manufacturer for its size, wages are up, and prospects look bright. He noted the silver question is not a major New England issue yet and avoided predicting next year’s outcome.
Washington July 2 Judge McComas sentenced Henry W Howgate to eight years in the Albany Penitentiary four years on each charge of forgery and embezzlement Howgate was accompanied in court by his daughter Both took the sentence very unconcernedly.
Standard Oil plans a July 15 tow trial from Atlantic ports to Europe using a 58 barge in tow of the British steamer Lackawanna. The venture, led by Captain Rudolph Rubelli, aims to cut evaporation losses and lower costs in the European oil trade, potentially expanding transatlantic towage and transforming future transportation.
A laborer on Boyne street picked up a canister and attempted to remove its cover when it exploded. The blast killed him and left iron pellets in the vicinity. The vessel was described as filled with explosive and connected inside by four wires. The source notes the explosive type is unknown.
The President appointed John B Turner postmaster Newtonville Massachusetts announced from Washington on July 2. Turner succeeds the previous appointee in Newtonville and assumes duties at the local post office, signaling a standard administrative refresh in postal leadership from federal authorities.
The Brigands second performance at Castle Square Theatre drew a large crowd with improved entertainment over the first night. A matinee is planned for tomorrow. The Sphinx ends its Boston run with a special Friday matinee and Saturday final day. Fatma and her Turkish dancers plus Satanella headline at Austin Stone's museum. Rossow brothers and George Thatcher remain popular at Keith's New Theatre. Queen Lil debuts at Palace Theatre with strong burlesque numbers. The Gettysburg building volcano remains active. American composers night returns to Music Hall promenade concert.
Grass-cloth gowns are among the season’s chic street attire. The fabric resembles linen, stays cool in heat, and offers a fashionable alternative to duck or true linen, appealing for warm weather outfits.
A description of thin cool textile used in many garments from sailor collars to dresses. Sailor collars multiply rapidly, plain hem stitched and cheap for dark dresses, while lace edged versions grow pricier. Grass-cloth fronts pair with summer jackets and lace stripe ties with cream lace, green underlays, and a pictured grass-cloth gown with green yoke sleeves and lace trimmings.
The Boston Post blames Harvard’s athletic inferiority on a clique system that limits team selection by social standing. It cites Yale as selecting players by merit, not social connections, and argues Harvard must value muscle over social rank to improve.
In an interview with the Boston Post on Saturday Mayor Curtis defends city appointments saying Charlestown has no favoritism and that Charlestown residents are chosen for office solely on special fitness. He asserts equal recognition across all city sections and praises faithful service in duties.
Miss M. H. Brazier known as Marion Howard, society editor of the Boston Post and Commonwealth, sails from New York for a two month rest from journalism. A Boston native and Abraham Lincoln Relief Corps member, she will spend four weeks in Paris and then visit London friends.
A note on Moss Farine describing a nutritious economical 2s5ct package that makes 6 quarts of various dessert recipes with receipts included.
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