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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1894
Page
4
Boston shows a rising interest in public recreation with 269 266 bathers in thirty days and 110 000 more baths than last June. The hot weather boosted attendance at public baths parks and Charlesbank Gymnasium, signaling Boston as a summer resort growing in popularity.
Twenty months after a Republican exit and sixteen months into Democratic rule the era of Harrison era waste is receding. July marks a shift to Democratic policy and funding. A 69 million deficit last year unsettles, yet June reports a near one million surplus suggesting rapid recovery with full Democratic governance ahead.
A large blaze at Jackson Park destroys six structures near the Court of Honor and endangers the Art Gallery. The fire, blamed on incendiary action, highlights municipal neglect and weak protective measures as the World’s Fair enterprise nears its end.
The piece declares the priority of restoring law and order over all else and urges decisive action, including force if needed, to subdue mob rule in Chicago. It warns that all parties resisting the people's laws will face consequences, and that both capitalists and labor organizers must yield to federal and state authority.
The editorial urges strong turnout for the rapid transit bill despite midsummer vacation and entertainment, arguing the vote expresses the people’s wish on a decades long issue shaping Boston’s future development and insisting decisions should not be made by default.
The piece urges voters to register under the new law ahead of a two week from Tuesday election. It notes many have moved since the last election and stresses the need for new voters to be registered. The author argues the election is significant and demands voter attention and participation.
Grover Cleveland declares the people will defend their rights with federal force if needed, rebuking Debsism and supporting the use of troops to protect the people. The President asserts the supremacy of the people's will over anarchist disruptions and lawbreaking, urging firm action to restore order.
A Post reporter uncovers 1825 tombs under Park Street Church with George Homer name, soon to be moved to Mt. Auburn as workers fear the exposed graves. Cambridge gates close at Union depot hindering trains while city officials remove ornate liberty pole decorations. Local leaders, police, and reporters share updates on infrastructure, promotions, and rising living costs.
George T. Goldthwaite born 1823 in Augusta Missouri died recently and funeral conducted at his Roxbury home by Rev Darst. He began in Boston 1844 and became a leading master paper hanger with Gregory & Robinson later Gregory & Brown. He served as recruiting officer in Bowdoin Square at Civil War start and belonged to Tri Mountain Baseball Club. He was one of twelve children with a family of Maine forest pioneers and Revolutionary War and War of 1812 ancestors.
The Provincetown fishing schooner Sea Fox returned from the south channel with colors at half mast to mourn six missing crew after a foggy morning search for twenty men who went out in ten dories to haul gear. Captain Antonio Silvia reports difficult conditions and an overnight horn signals effort, with five Portuguese and one American among the missing.
New York July 6 The World reports a Washington despatch saying President Cleveland supports an aggressive House drive to pass the tariff bill without Senate amendments. He aims for early action before campaigns begin, urges House to stand by principle in the Wilson versus German bill differences, and has daily talks with Democratic leaders including a pivotal conference with Chairman Wilson. Cleveland favors free raw materials and cuts on essentials as key differences.
In Washington the Senate approved a House joint resolution authorizing the Navy Secretary to continue employing mechanics and laborers at navy yards. A resolution to form a five senator committee for railway ownership study was postponed. Senator George offered arbitration act amendments limiting injunctions against employees, and requiring receivers to accept arbitration. The bill to treat rail obstructions during strikes as mail obstructions was considered. The judiciary committee received the arbitration measure and the session adjourned until Monday.
Letter to the editor asks for facts about a small cemetery on the north side of Fort Winthrop at Governor's Island in Boston Harbor. Readers request its origin, burials, and other details, seeking historical and burial information.
Antiquarians consulted say no records exist for the cemetery mentioned yet the site cannot be truly ancient since the island came into U S possession in 1808 and had no graves then. They suggest workmen or soldiers were buried there during early fort occupation.
The American Institute of Instruction schedules a July 9 to 12 convention in Bethlehem New Hampshire. Notable speakers include G Stanley Hall Clark University William J Tucker Dartmouth and George Wellington Smith Trinity College. Sessions feature discussions led by prominent educators with special railroad and hotel rates arranged. details available from treasurer James W Webster 588 Main Street Malden Massachusetts.
Caro line E. K. Davis of Chelsea issues an open letter calling the public to contribute to a fund defending national and state constitutions against the Boston gay by-law in the court of final appeal. It highlights religious liberty and notes William F. Davis, from patriotic ancestry, served a year in Charles Street Jail for free gospel preaching. A. N. Cook of 877 Washington Street is named treasurer.
The Rev. Dr. Reuben A. Beard of Fargo North Dakota accepts the call to pastor the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Nashua New Hampshire. He takes over a church formerly led by Rev. George W. Grover who resigned last February.
Everett's 11 year old editor Henrietta N Imovilli issues a creditable Youth's Bell number. The issue is well written and well selected showing continued success for the youthful project and its printed edition.
The Merrimack Valley Boards of Trade annual outing on Tuesday July 10 will be hosted by the Lawrence board. Delegates from Lowell Haverhill Merrimack and Amesbury boards arrive at 9 a m and proceed to Glen Forest. A Lowell Lawrence nines baseball matchup starts the day with dinner at 1. Noted speakers include Mayor Rutter Governor Greenhalge Moses Stevens Lucius Tuttle George Perkins Edward Bishop Charles Adams and Colonel George Campbell. Afternoon sports follow with prizes.
The Catholic summer school at Plattsburg New York, two years old, sees rising interest with higher attendance from New England for this season opening July 14. Rail deals reduce travel costs, with Central Vermont offering a round trip fare of nine dollars and a third via Fitchburg or Boston and Maine, touted as comfortable and scenic.
GENTENARIAN'S BIRTHDAY. Norwich Conn July 6 Mrs Ziphah Botham of Montville marked her 100th birthday Born in Quadie Rhode Island she lived in Pomfret most of her life marrying Ziba Botham and bearing fourteen children She remains active and plans to live several more years Regionally she hosted callers and shared she enjoys "being round with the boys" with four sons present The five surviving children Lyman Thomas Botham James Mrs Phebe Lowry and Daniel live in Putnam Pomfret Montville and she currently resides with Daniel
A large gathering of theatrical people and friends attended the funeral of Henry Fowle, late tenor of the Bostonians from 251 Tremont Street. The service was simple, with prayer by Rev. Rufus B Tobey, and floral remembrances from the opera company. The body rests in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Funeral for Person Davis who died July 4 at 255 Elm Street was held at 2 pm from his home. A longtime local official and former Ward 4 alderman and legislator, he helped found Davis Square named in his honor. City officials and Chamber of Commerce attended. interment followed at Cambridge.
The steam yacht Nixe owned by Archduke Leopold Salvator of Austria ran aground at Cape Caxine near Algiers on July 6. All passengers and crew, including the owner and guests, were saved.
James Rothwell aged about 105 or born 1820 near Manchester England died at his home 65 Longwood avenue Brookline at noon yesterday. He came to the United States as a young man settling in Connecticut then Providence in 184 and Boston in 1872. He retired about ten years ago due to ill health and the business has been run by his sons James E B and William H. He leaves a wife.
James Doolan, who drowned while swimming last Sunday, was found on the shore of Great Bay by Joseph Hoyt of Newington. The body is badly decomposed. Coroner Marvin ruled no inquest is needed. Mrs. Doolan remains gravely ill.
Captain George F H Murray announces promotions of non commissioned officers in Company B Ninth Regiment. Corporals P J Broughall M A Reilly and J J Donahue are promoted to sergeant while Privates Riley Reagan Crowton Rickey and Haggerty advance to corporal. Sergeant Reilly serves eleventh year and Sergeant Broughall sixth.
Gloucester July 6 Mayor Cook proposed dismissing police officer Alanson W Chapman for intoxication and visiting houses of ill fame. Aldermen mostly rejected the move, save Alderman Foley. The Mayor then recommended one month suspensions for Officers Chapman and Marsh, which the board approved.
The House approved Cooper's substitute for the greenback tax bill. It mandates that circulating notes of national banks and all U S notes be taxed under state or territorial laws. Taxation must follow the same rate and method used for other currency. The Williams versus Settle election case from North Carolina's fifth district favored Settle, the Republican incumbent.
The Atlantic Yacht Club reached New London today from New Haven in a fresh southeast wind. Water Witch, Commodore Bank's schooner, won her class and Daffodil led the second class. The fleet plans to depart tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Shelter Island for Sunday passage.
Dartmouth College professor Edward R. Ruggles sails from New York on the Saarndam to Rotterdam and plans a summer in Berlin. He is scheduled to depart tomorrow and will stay in Germany for the season.
Delegates from Catholic young men's societies will meet at Boston College Y M C A rooms Sunday at 3 30 p m to form a Catholic young men's national union. The event aims to unite local groups into a national body and coordinate activities.
Sunday notices list services across the city. B Y M Christian Union holds vesper at Union Hall Boylston Street with Rev William S Key of Winthrop Mass. music by Schubert Male Quartet and Mendall Taylor directing. Tremont Temple hosts Rev George C Lorimer and Dr R S MacArthur with three sermons and Bible school at 12 15. Fulton venue offers Patriotic Lecture Course with Just in D Fulton at 2 30. Seats free.
A collage of brief humor and social snippets from assorted newspapers. Jests about women's rights and voting, fashion as finance, poetry appreciation, schoolyard colors, poverty, and family life appear in quick conversational snippets. The tone mirrors era humor in a club, clinic, and classroom vignettes.
The remaining season concert schedule covers venues from Boston Common to West Roxbury with performances in Roxbury South End Brighton Charlestown Dorchester and East Boston. Dates span July 8 through August 26 with most shows at 7:30 or 8 p m and locations including Jamaica Plain North End Cambridge streets and various parks. Expected lineups include local bands or city bands performing in parks and common areas.
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