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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1894
Page
4
The House conference committee outlined by Mr. Wilson signals a shift away from Senate taxes on raw materials toward ad valorem duties and clearer revenue focus. They expect possible removal of the coal and iron ore tariff and changes to sugar provisions as talks begin today.
The Post presents the first number of a color portfolio series on America’s wild flowers. It promises artistic and educational value, bringing representations and inspiration to study them. The piece notes the abundant blooms from spring to late autumn and the season when nature offers its treasures to outdoor seekers.
A historical column rebukes Senator Hoar for portraying tariff legislation as a Southern plot to harm the North. It argues Northern prosperity now depends on all regions, that Hoar is out of touch with patriotic unity, and questions the motive behind his claims. The piece asserts the notion is forty years out of date.
The crisis ends as disturbances ease and the movement flattens. The era teaches confidence in the American people and in stable institutions. Debs’s civil war threats were unfounded, with only scattered loss and distress from lawless acts, not a nationwide upheaval.
The strong common sense of American workingmen rejects Debs and anarchist aims. Loyal citizens, they uphold government and laws, resist Debsism, and preserve peace. Their conservatism among trainmen and engineers sustains organized labor against radical assaults, ensuring public respect and restoration after the crisis.
Judge Grover recalls a Chelsea scene with a wrecked sailor clinging to a log, while Boston readers question a change in the Bartlett Street and East Boston ferry route. James Flaherty, beloved West End conductor, has been reassigned. The Citizen urges keeping veteran lines steady for tired late travelers. James E. Hayes dissolves his partnership with Joseph J. Corbett, moving to Niles building with John O Neil as new partner. Captain Harrington and Lieutenant Haines of Charlestown marine corps become rival cribbage players, their duties often pitting them against each other at cribbage boards in headquarters.
A collage of cheeky jokes and quips from newspapers and cartoons. Bits about funny “igns,” a clerk and prima donna quarrel, fickle love, a veterinary memory gag, and a standup misreading a coin. A playful snapshot of lighthearted humor across papers.
Cambridge enforces Sabbath restrictions as druggists close from Somerville line to Harvard bridge. Clergymen petitioned Mayor Bancroft, chief Cloyes issues orders, shops post notices, and residents voice anger while ministers resist street sprinkling and anticipate broader bans on soda cigars ice cream and candy. Leaders threaten Supreme Court action over definitions of food and drugs.
The Tremont will stage Falka for three nights and Grand Duchess for the remaining week, with d Arville company planned revivals. Czibulka and Millecker works secure American rights for future Tremont productions, plus a premiere by two leading American writers. The Park Theatre runs Mikado with extra matinee and souvenirs, while La Belle Helene trains for Boston Theatre tonight. Charles T Grant previews Antvi llus, Constantine versus Maxentius, A D 311, and Canby acquires Carabin rights for next season. Palace promises a great week with living pictures dances and burlesque. A wave of new music from Bates Bendix includes Paula and Paul Jones March.
Miss Clara Barton returns to Washington from South Carolina where she aided Red Cross relief for Sea Islands flood victims. Samuel B. Arnold once linked to Lincoln abduction serves life term. later pardoned, now runs a Baltimore meat stall. Baroness Langenau, persecuted for being Methodist, donated a $10,000 necklace to West London Mission. remarks on Jefferson Davis and John M. Daniel offer contrasting views of character and leadership.
A New York Tribune item notes odd shop signs in Georgetown Maryland Chicago Georgia and Philadelphia. The Georgetown sign boasts a phrase about a brain within a brain and curing misery with best orbs. Chicago advertises Pickles and New York pa pers. Georgia signs list Ax Handles Ink Peas and Cheese. Philadelphia signs claim He Made Pies.
A collage of local notes covers Captain Dennis Donovan’s courteous police work and shorthand skill, naval board chatter at Parker House, South Boston political hopes, a motorman’s car danger remarks, and a Chelsea mock court in a city column. Also notes John Coveney’s Division 15 re election and local sports updates.
A Washington Star piece muses on weather and virtue, contrasting summer beauty with high temperatures. It reflects on human restraint, conscience, and the tendency to vice when heat rises, urging readers to gaze at beauty while upholding duty.
A Detroit Free Press quip describes a man losing at cards while a woman on the opposite side of the table teases him. She remarks with sarcastic sympathy that he is unlucky at cards but lucky at love. He replies that he remains a bachelor, implying humor in romance and misfortune.
The failed yesterday meeting with the vice president of the Pullman company highlights a major grievance among Pullman shop employees. Debs seeks arbitration of the conflict, while the company showed willingness to conference under hostile influence. Debsism’s followers are put in a worse position, and Pullman operatives are urged to dissociate from Debs and negotiate directly to restore reputation and secure fair wages.
Lamenting the widespread railroad strike lingering in Chicago and across western regions, observers warn anxiety grows over its outcome as the shutdown persists. The text notes the ongoing disruption affecting commerce and travel with no immediate resolution.
Visitors from Boston Lynn and nearby towns filled Winthrop and Crescent Beach areas yesterday with heavy hotel business. The Crest at Winthrop hosted fashionable crowds yachts clubs and a strong musical program by Lynn Cadet Band and soloists. The day featured concerts schooling by the City Brigade Band and a Strathmore Band stand show at Crescent Beach. A large crowd attended gospel services near Beachmont while the Pioneers of 49 planned their annual dinner on June 26.
Police probe into Saturday night fire at 41 and 43 Essex Street finds incendiary origin. A hole in a door and poured kerosene suggest arson. Upper floor houses a garment factory run by Max Brown, who was uninsured and unaware until yesterday. Brown cites a threatening acquaintance as possible motive. Building owned by Lassell Shaw and leased to E G F Gwillim. Damage slight. Fire Marshal Whitcomb investigates with a potential arrest forthcoming.
Obadiah Rogers posted a startling notice warning that any person letting cows wander the road will have their tail cut off. The blunt public display appeared on his property and was reported by the New York Tribune.
At First Presbyterian Church Reverend Scott Hershey defended civil and religious liberty, rebutting criticisms by Edward Everett Hale. He argued Presbyterianism fostered independence of church and state, highlighted historical roots from the Reformation, and claimed the church as a standard bearer for liberty in American governance and town government.
Martin Bendex cin a sailor from the warship Dolphin ran away last night taking a boat. Discovered near Eastern Point as darkness fell the crew pursued but could not locate him. He last steered toward Boston while the Dolphin inspected its trial course and left a search party aboard. The New York remains in harbor awaiting Thursday sailing.
A Boston reader urges readers to support police and the Watch and Ward Society in their raids on policy dens. He explains policy as a 10 cent gamble, with slips and red figures, and notes sharks who skim money from working people. He calls for continued efforts to end this nefarious activity. Boston Mass July 7.
The Rev. D H Tribon Mrs and Master Phillips wife and son of Captain Phillips arrive by train from New York and stay aboard the cruiser. The Vesuvius arrives this afternoon and joins government vessels to participate in the Minneapolis trial.
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