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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
4
The editorial denounces the House passed bankruptcy bill as limited to voluntary bankruptcies and two year duration. It argues it clashes with State law, benefits large debtors over small ones, and amounts to an impractical measure that wastes lawyers’ interests. It urges rejecting the bill rather than enacting it.
The passage argues that growing optimism and renewed consumer purchases indicate a revival in business and industry. It links vacation activity, labor demand, and falling unemployment to an impending period of broader prosperity after recent hard times, comparing recent strikes to thunderstorms clearing the air for upcoming sunshine.
The piece condemns a Philadelphia exhibition where both sides played poorly to gain a technical advantage. It argues baseball is a game of skill and spectators seek genuine play and contest, not strategy that ruins sport. The writer urges stricter umpire enforcement or new laws to prevent such displays.
The piece argues against blaming Senator Gorman of Maryland for the Wilson bill conflict. It contends he is unfairly labeled and notes that a small Democratic Senate faction obstructs the party’s pledged aims, favoring trusts over the American public.
A Democratic Congress embraces tariff reform as set forth in the 1892 platform and 1892 campaign. The Wilson bill, though imperfect, more nearly follows the people’s mandate than the Senate plan, and when conflict arises the Senate bill must yield to the House bill. The piece argues there is no question about duty and policy.
The House insists on passing the conference bill to reflect the popular will and rejects threats of delay. Leaders express disappointment that no agreement was reached but vow the House will uphold the people's mandate and press forward. Senators blocking the measure should be warned public indignation will be felt.
The Massachusetts People’s party promotes a platform including postal savings banks, government telegraphs and telephones, public land for settlers, referendum and initiative, municipal electric lighting, anti stock watering, factory labor reform, and abolition of the sweating system. The piece notes these aims are largely beneficial and may be pursued by the Democratic party without forming a separate party.
The observant citizen recalls a middle aged man in nearly white knickerbockers and a braid decorated coat on a bicycle on Columbus avenue, while on Pemberton square a rat killing spectacle draws crowds. Notices toast Billy Murray, Berkshire Life’s F J Foss, and summer plans include an East Boston Sacred Heart Church picnic and various Boston expatriates in Paris.
A jockey famed for trotting remains unnamed while the new Boston College president is described as brainy and evident in appearance. The Rev Timothy Brosnahan SJ, born in Virginia, has lectured in philosophy at the college for two years and taught there five prior years, joining the Jesuit order in 1872.
Amended filing shows Robert Buchanan's liabilities at £15,672 with no assets. He missed court due to illness. The Duke of York’s infant son is named for emergencies. Political factional lines, Gower mystery, and double lookalikes spark nerves amid royal and legal intrigues. Lord Coleridge’s $1,000,000 legacy to his widow raises continued will disputes.
In Sayville on July 18 a seaside acting colony erupted into a violent melee after a straw ride. Centered on Bob Monroe and Harris the hotel fight drew a large crowd and left Monroe and Harris seriously injured while Dailey Randall and two others fled to Comedy Castle before being arrested. Bonds of 250 each set for July 24 appear to keep Monroe and Harris from immediate court action.
The article notes readers know how books papers and periodicals pile up at home and suggests Paine's Furniture Company offering book cabinets at about two thirds value to help organize. It emphasizes neat shelves look attractive while scattered newspapers create disorder.
The Post promotes the Wild Flowers of America coupon series on page 2 offering eighteen parts with sixteen colored plates each. One coupon and fifteen cents per part grants access only through The Post, urging readers to act now to avoid missing back numbers.
A tall square iron post about twenty feet high with a T shaped top drew curious onlookers. Initially thought to be a rapid transit sample, the crowd soon debated its purpose with a grim humor suggesting it might be a patent gallows.
The Tremont Theatre hosts Camille D Arville and company in The Grand Duchess with strong crowds despite weather. The cast includes McLaughlin Elder MacCollin Burroughs Stanley Hollins and others as blockbusters, plus a souvenir scarf pin for women attendees.
A sample post erected by the Meigs supporters stands on city streets and will remain until after the election to decide whether it stays or is supplemented by thousands more. The post tests public reaction as the Meigs bill moves through its political process.
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