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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
4
The article labels the California railway wreck as murder when for plunder and questions if union members acted in pursuit of strike goals. It describes engineers and firemen hurled from a trestle to death, condemns the act as monstrous and unhuman, and notes perpetrators are believed secured.
The Rev Michael Moran longtime pastor of St Stephen’s Church in this city has died His life centered in Boston where he studied and began ministry and most notably in the North End where he labored to aid humane citizenship He declined higher ecclesiastical honors to focus on his local vocation earning respect and lasting memory.
The report claims an English sailmaker refused Gould a new set of sails for the Vigilant, suggesting odd business attitudes or crankiness. Yet the piece notes English reluctance would not boost Yankee chances, while highlighting contrasting sentiments between England and America in yacht support during cup season.
The Pall Mall Gazette characterizes the United States as loosely knit due to riots in Chicago and elsewhere. William Waldorf Astor is described as drifting toward alien status, a claim the speaker rebukes as ignorant prejudice against the republic. The rioting is cited as showing strong national unity and prompt federal response.
The interstate commerce committee of the House calls for a wide inquiry beyond the Nitronq strike, aiming to expose the root causes of unrest behind Debsism. It targets Pullman magnates and their “model town” model, seeking a deep probe into industrial disease and its remedies.
A proposal argues against more suppression laws and urges thorough investigation into creating statutes that provide means of equitable settlement of differences between employers and workers to prevent strikes.
The piece lauds trains running on time and union loyalty after Debs's influence waned. It argues the crisis was short but sharp, credits labor organizations for crushing Debsism, and notes a few misguided figures while praising workers as good citizens who resisted Sovereign's coercive orders.
The American Sugar Refining Company must follow Massachusetts law or exit the state, paying the modest fine for statute violations. Massachusetts requires an annual public statement of the trust’s condition, a measure the company resists but may be forced to accept. The opinion aligns with sound law, and the trust will likely choose to close refineries or comply rather than face further appeals.
The Observant Citizen reports various local items from Boston and beyond. Mentions include newsboys profiting from strikes, General Electric treasurer Peach resigning to join a slave and hoop trade trust, and speakers like George Vaughn facing police at Onset Bay. Also notes late California mail, Knights Templars conclave plans for Boston, and remarks on General Gordon's Senate speech.
A C Harmer and Marriott Brosius endorse the work as exquisite and valuable for schools and families. The letters praise the botany publication for popular instruction and its exemplary plates, dated Washington June 5 1894.
James Z George J Patton Jr W A Peffer J Havens Richards J S Williams endorse the forthcoming wild flowers book. They praise its artistic plates accuracy and educational value urging broad public support and noting its suitability as a botany textbook for general education.
In Boston three years ago Miss Williams led the bridal party at Trinity Church in a gauzy white dress with blonde hair and poised bearing. Mr Snelling, Harvard 1887 graduate, is a University Club member. T H Carter, Newtonville publisher and former post office site owner, died at 95 in Newtonville. he once lived on Beacon Street and published Jacobs Abbot tales. A poem urges modest summer dress.
Judge Peter S. Grosscup rebukes officials over illegal seizure of Debs papers and calls for candid discussion of grievances. Lucy Booth, General Booth’s daughter, named Salvation Army commander in India with Bombay HQ. Supreme Court Justice Jackson seeks escort arrangements and possible Belt line routing. Lord Randolph Churchill reportedly taking a cure at Bar Harbor and staying through August with public social contact limited.
A large St Bernard's Catholic Church gathering witnessed the marriage of Edward J Sullivan and Katie F O'Brien eldest daughter of Patrick and Mrs McGrail of 41 Forest Street. The groom is a grocer and the bride a longtime public school teacher. Reverend D F Feehan officiated. Best man John Gately of Boston maid of honor Minniel L McGrail. Bridesmaids Mae McGurn Agnes Marks Margie Murnane.
Paris July 12 The Chamber of Deputies rejected Cavaignac's income tax proposal by a 267 to 236 vote. The outcome shows continued tax policy contention in the French assembly. The division reflects political tensions over fiscal reform and state revenue.
A whimsical retelling from the Evening Sun features a tramp recalling meeting Debs and John Most. The host, Most, offers beer and toast as the stranger eats and shares his tale about the Keeley cure with Debs two years before a strike.
The Park schedules last nights of the Mikado and extends Falka revival at Tremont through the week. A double souvenir day marks the fiftieth Tremont summer season performance with D Arville buckles for ladies. A plaza concert, Miss D Arville singing, and a grand floral display accompany Falka and the Mikado. Boston guests, Cramp shipboard officials, and Navy officers attended Falka, inviting Miss D Arville aboard. The Mikado closing runs draw strong crowds with Marion Manola honored Saturday. Davy Jones visits for Boston newsboys at Pie alley before theater. Keith's New Theatre and Palace Theatre feature Chimes of Normandy and living pictures.
Chicago July 12 Eugene Victor Debs sits in contrast to a reform image as a tall straight Hoosier with a keen sense of humor. His wife and sister defend him from corruption charges while detailing his domestic life, reading habits, and enduring devotion to family and labor causes.
Trial Justice Alonzo B Wentworth died at 5 30 this morning after shooting himself at his East street home on July 3 He leaves a wife three sons and four daughters Funeral will probably be held Saturday afternoon
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