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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1895

Page

4

Post Publishing Company notice misspelled printing request

Entered as Second Class Matter and sent at the publisher's risk. Checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued on expiration. If you cannot obtain the POST regularly, notify us by mail at once. B. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.

Ane Sevnider’s Mads P*Yablé Post Publishing Company B. A. Grozier

Harvard and Yale Move Toward Resolving Strained Tie

A hopeful report suggests Harvard and Yale may ease strained relations in college athletics. The Post advised the two athletic committees to reunite, urging reciprocal forgetfulness of past remarks. The Connecticut university’s athletic position adds incentive for magnanimity.

Harvard Yale Connecticut University

Wages Rise At Atlantic Mills In Lawrence

The Atlantic cotton mills at Lawrence announce a wage increase that will take effect two weeks from next Monday. Across most industries the typical rate has returned to pre panic levels, with only a few reduced-scale shops remaining. The gain follows a period of hard times in 1892 and signals a continuing upward trend in wages as favorable industrial conditions persist.

Atlantic Cotton Mills Lawrence Atlantic Mills

Roosevelt Makes Trouble in New York Liquor Effort

The Roosevelt excise drive in New York City disrupts the Republican party, angering bosses like Platt and triggering party-wide concern. The Sunday liquor sale stoppage, praised by some as moral, is viewed as harming the party's image and stirring ongoing tension.

Roosevelt New York City Teddy’ Roosevelt Boss Platt Boston New York

Warming Her Up Defenders and Vigilant Duel Off Sandy Hook

The Defender and the Vigilant race today to warm up the cup challenger, the Defender aiming to prove supremacy over last year’s champion. The match offers the first comparative test of Herréeshoff’s latest creation and will draw keen interest as a form guide for the supreme contest.

Sandy Hook Herréeshoffr

Improved challenger prepares for Vigilant test on tricky course

The improved international racer from last year targets a stronger performance against the Vigilant. If the Defender overcomes the current shape of the new yacht, confidence grows that the America's cup is safer than a year ago. Today’s courses aim to stress every capability of the yacht under favorable weather, promising a conclusive result.

Aqueer Boycott Called by Knights of Labor

General Master Workman Sovereign orders the Knights of Labor to boycott national bank notes starting September 1. The piece argues the move is impractical and would accomplish nothing, urging withdrawal in the name of common sense.

Sovéreign Knights of Labor Mr. Sovereign America Sovereign

Morley's Defeat Reflects Liberal Loss Ripple

The English Liberals mourn John Morley as a symbol of Rosebery era failure. Voters punish the Rosebery cabinet for misgovernment, blaming collective incompetence despite some strong individuals. The weeklong disaster compounds Morley’s prominent fall from leadership.

John Morley Vernon Harcourt Morley Rosebery Gladstone

Observant Citizen notes Endeavor week and city life

The Observant Citizen reports heavy Christian Endeavor travel across Boston west end streetcar lines prompting extensive repairs and overhauls for Knight Templar week. It highlights delegates from Western and Southern states, mentions James Hearn of the Lowell Sun, and profiles several local figures including W. R. Fairclough, Fire Commissioner Russell, lawyers Moran and Coakley, and city clerks Golovin and Priest.

Christian Endeavor West End Knight Templar

Melrose Man Skips Town Yacht Captain in Nantasket Pattern

A Melrose man reports Hon. William E. Barrett has turned to sea life after many political wins. He reportedly owns a forty-foot yacht and sails along the sixth district coast for several days. Friends wonder if he correctly navigated Salem Harbor during the Arbella raid night.

Melrose William E. Barrett Salem Harbor Arbella

The Last of the Blouses and Their Modern Twist

The article notes how blouses have evolved from ornate necklines to plain yokes reaching the bust, with one to three box plaits sewn below the yoke that fall stiffly to the waist, reflecting a shift in fashion from earlier styles to Marie Antoinette inspired looks.

Night Dash on Island No 16 and Gunboat Plunge

A detailed account of a bold Federal night raid against Island No 16 and the second gunboat push to support Pope. The narrative follows foiled spiking attempts, a daring battery assault, and a later plan to breach defenses as Confederate pickets guard the river. Lieutenant Trigg is noted in closing.

Island No. 16 Mississippi River Foote Pope Island No. 10 Trigg

Great Britain and Ireland Letter to the Editor

A reader signs as Michael M Tighe 1088 Massachusetts avenue, replying to a Post editor and clarifying the proper title Great Britain and Ireland rather than separate nations England Ireland Scotland and Wales.

Sir England Ireland Scotland Wales Great Britain and Ireland Michael M’tighe Massachusetts Avenue

Title of United Kingdom Regions and Wales Distinctions

The document confirms the official designation United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and notes separate titles for the three kingdoms and the principality of Wales when needed. It emphasizes correct territorial labeling and distinguishes regional titles within the union. These formal distinctions appear in legal or constitutional context.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Three Kingdoms Principality of Wales

Fashionable Blouse Constraints and Lavish Gown Adornments

The article critiques modern blouses strict in fit and structure, noting no soft gathers and firm ornamentation. It describes a matron wearing a lavender taffeta gown with velvet collar, lace yoke, and box plaits, paired with ribbon bows, a tea rose hat, black feathers, and a spangled aigrette.

Hearing on Patrolman Guard case tests use of force

Police commissioners held a hearing to decide if Patrolman George H. Guard should be reinstated after an assault with a revolver on John McManus last May. McManus testified, noting prior arrests, while John J. Frances supported Guard.

George H. Guard John McManus McManus Hanscom John J. Frances Tremont Street Guard

Widow Mary Sherlock Dies After Fall in Lawrence

Mrs. Mary Sherlock, 68, widow, fell on the steps of her home at 84 Washington street in Lawrence this afternoon and died almost instantly from a fractured skull.

Lawrence Mass Mary Sherlock Washington Street

Brodie and Brown Arrested After Cambridge Street Disturbance

A small attic fire at Matilda Wilson’s 77 Hastings Street Cambridgeport triggered a riot in front of the house. Patrolmen Sullivan and Murray helped seize Daniel Brodie and Louis F Brown after fights with bystanders. both men were jailed at Station 2 and to face peace disturbance charges in court.

Matilda Wilson Hastings Street Cambridgeport Don” Sullivan Daniel Brodie Brodie Louis F. Brown Murray Robinson Dechan Jones Brown

Happy Mrs Holbrook Celebrates 90th Birthday in Cambridge

Mrs John Holbrook born July 18 1805 in Yarmouth N S and maiden Patch. She married John Holbrook of Wiscasset Maine and later lived in Dedham East Boston and Saxonville. Now residing with daughter Mrs S E Boyden Hadley Street Cambridge she has ten children four grandsons and three granddaughters and many relatives visited to offer congratulations.

John Holbrook Holbrook S. E. Boyden Hadley Street North Cambridge Yarmouth Patch Wiscasset Dedham Boston Saxoenville

Unity in Irish party and the Healy clash in Dublin

In Dublin a split, led by Timothy Healy, failed to disrupt the Irish Parliamentary Party as Justin McCarthy denounces Healyism. The piece notes wide repudiation by county conventions, Redmondites' fundraising worries, and John Morley’s Manchester speech urging renewed Home Rule efforts and party unity. P. O'Neill signs off.

Dublin Timothy Healy M. P Irish Parliamentary Party Justin McCarthy Healy O’connor Ireland Massachusetts House of Commons Parnell Redmondites Gerald Balfour Morley Liberal Party Great Free Trade Hall Manchester John Morley United Kingdom House of Lords House of Comms Lords Great Britain England Wales Victoria

Pan American Congress in Toronto Discusses Christianity and Education

At the Pan-American Congress Rev. Dr. Smith presided while Rev. R. H. Craig led devotionals. H Wade Rogers spoke on Christianity and education, arguing church and school are enduring powers. D N Beach cited Cambridge’s saloon decline as municipal reform example. Charles R. Skinner posed What America Owes to Public Schools as he defended U S public education.

Toronto Dr. Smith R. H. Craig Duluth H. Wade Rogers Northwestern University D. N. Beach Cambridge Mass America Charles R. Skinner New York

Portrait unveiling for Medford mayor in Tufts Hall

On Monday evening in Tufts Hall Medford will host exercises marking the unveiling of a life size portrait of General S C Lawrence the first Mayor of Medford.

Tufts Hall Medford S. C. Lawrence

Vanderbilt Hosts Dance Aboard Valiant Yacht

Bar Harbor Maine July 19 William K Vanderbilt gave a dance on his yacht Valiant tonight with fifty guests invited. Dinner was served at midnight.

Bar Harbor William K. Vanderbilt Valiant

Sunday church services across Boston in varied parishes

The Sunday service listing covers Clarendon Street Baptist Church Tremont Temple Baptist Church Bulfinch Place Church St Pauls Bowdoin Street St John the Evangelist First M E Church and Street M E Church with multiple sermons, vesper services, morning prayer, holy communion, and special speakers including Rev J Mussell Rev J Elwain Rev George Lorimer Rev Pentecost Rev C R Eliot Rev J Lindsay Rev C L Goodell Rev John Pickles and Rev William Key plus Christian Union and Endeavorers events.

Clarendon Street Baptist Church James Mussell Deyagland Hey J. Elwain Tremont Temple Baptist Church Music Hall George ©. Lorimer D. D George I Pentecost D. C London England St, Pauls Tremont Street J. S. Lindsay John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street Back Bay West End M. BE Temple Street C. L. Goodell M. FE John Pickles W. R. Clark B. Y. M. Christian Union Union al Boylston Street William Key of Boston Messrs F. C. Holmes Newell A. Barker George Mendall

Conscription and Character Discussed at Local Meeting

Meetings at 11 a m at 886 Sophington Street and 3 p m at 118 Dover Street feature topics including Conscription Indecision and Character. Mr William May to speak at the Men’s Cottage After Glow. Music led by Saniatoc at Institute 424 Washington. The Little Red Schoolhouse is to be Defended opened by Mr Swain.

Sophington Street Dover Street William May Music In Charge Saniatoc Hospit Institute Washington Eee Mr. Swain

Runaway Horse Injures Tin Peddler in Waltham

In Waltham Louis Kinzink a tin peddler tried to stop a runaway horse after feeding it by removing its bridle. The horse bolted throwing him to the ground and its wheels passed over him. He was taken to the hospital with bad head cuts and possible internal injuries.

Waltham Louis Kinzink Kinzink

New Dartmouth Scholarships Set In Place For Freshmen

Sixteen new scholarships have been established at Dartmouth College over the last months. Four are based on entrance exams and open to entering classes, with criteria including a minimum score and need for aid. The $150 college scholarship goes to Louis Benezet, while the $100 Powers and $100 New Hampshire State scholarships go to G. H. Gerould and others. The next freshman class is expected to be the largest in college history as applications for admission were already high at commencements.

Eanover N. H Dartmouth College College New Hampshire Samuel Leland Powers Samuel L. Powers Newton Mass Louis Benezet Peoria Mr. Powers G. H. Gerould Cushing Academy Ashburnham

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