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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1894

Page

4

Boston Rapid Transit Bill Deemed Fatally Flawed

A longtime critic blasts a multi scheme bill proposing Tremont street subway, East Boston tunnels, and elevated tracks as harmful to Boston. The plan risks huge city debt, surrender of streets to a railroad company, and potential delays while enriching a private operator.

Boston Tremont Street Shawmut Avenue Causeway Street Charlestown East Franklin Park Boston Elevated Railroad Company Subway Commission

Elizabeth Spencer of Providence Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mrs Elizabeth Spencer a Black resident of Providence Rhode Island has just reached her centennial. Born in New York when slavery was legal she was enslaved by David Ogsbury for two decades. Also noted are Hawkins and Hamilton related items and clerical appointments in the Vatican. A movement seeks a Henry C Work monument for the author of Marching Through Georgia.

Elizabeth Spencer Providence, R. I New York State David Ogsbury

Vote No Father I cry to Thee Battle prayer poem

Poem excerpt by Eugene Field urging reliance on God amid war fears. The speaker seeks divine guidance through danger, death, and hardship, pledging faith, courage, and submission to God regardless of outcome. The text blends devout supplication with wartime imagery and personal resolve.

Father Eugene Field

Norwalk Health Board Battles Dysentery Epidemic

In Norwalk Connecticut on July 22 a health board meeting at Dr Walter Hitchcock s office discussed an dysentery outbreak blamed on city water. Physicians urged boiling drinking water and limiting iced water. The city also faced ten diphtheria deaths yesterday with a high death rate today.

South Norwalk Conn Norwalk Board of Health Walter Hitchcock

Daily noon meeting at Bromfield Street Church

Evangelical Association holds daily noon meetings at Bromfield Street Church through the summer. This week's leaders include Rev. R. McArthur of New York City Monday, Rev. Smith Baker of Boston Tuesday, Rev. George E. Paddock of Denver Wednesday, Rev. A. H. Plumb of Roxbury Thursday, and Friday to be announced.

The Evangelical Association Bromfield Street McArthur D. D New York City Smith Baker Boston George E. Paddock Denver Col A. H. Plumb Roxbury Eastport Lubec Calais St. John St. Andrews Campobello N. B Maritime Provinces Commercial Wharf Portland Steamer Washington Street A. Waldron Gen’l Agt

Salvation Army leader visit to America anticipated

Commander Ballington Booth arrives from Liverpool with news that General Booth will visit America next fall. A vast religious demonstration is planned for his return, with dedication of the new Salvation Army barracks in New York on August 14. Booth travels with Captain Taylor and others from London’s congress to a tour of English provinces. Brigadier promotions are noted for several officers. Also noted is Frederika Macdonald's essay on Charlotte Bronte and her teacher M. Heger.

Ballington Booth Salvation Army Liverpool General Booth America Booth New York England Taylor Jubilee Singers Richard Holt Buffalo London Holt Brewer Boston Keppel San Francisco French Omaha Evans Cozens Cleveland Frederika Macdonald M. Pelet M. Paul Charlotte Bronte Villette Lving Pensionnat d’Isabelle M. Heger

WELANCHOLY'S ANTIDOTE AND WEIRD LETTER BOX NOTES

A collage of satirical quips and fragmentary anecdotes from newspapers. Jokes about labor, romance, weather, and social quirks mix with remarks on civilization, photography, and daily life. The pieces reflect a glooming mood and a dry humor style characteristic of the era.

Love to God and Man Vesper at Young Men's Union

The Rev. Henry Powers of Chelsea led a vesper service at 48 Boylston Street with an address on Love to God and Love to Man. He cited I John 4 20 and urged love for every child of Adam as the path to loving God, stating man is the highest manifestation of God and that benevolence must reach all.

Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street Henry Powers Chelsea Mass God Adam

Sacrifices for Love and the Vision of a New Eden

The discourse urges action to win love through daily sacrifices, describing how small deeds build a habit of loving all. It envisions a future labor peace, universal gratitude, and a divine fatherhood, paired with a musical evening by the Orphean Quartet and a forthcoming sermon by Rev William Key.

Orphean Quartet Rosetta Wey Beatrice May Key Henry Torrey Ienry Parmalee William Key of Winthrop Mass

Mixed Marriage in Manchester Sends Shock Through Society

In Manchester New Hampshire a profound sensation spread as Miss Mamie Tavery a society belle and John Douglass a coachman of Ethiopian hue were rumored secretly wed. Previously Miss Tavery was regarded as a woman of high standing in society.

Manchester N. H Mamie Tavery John Douglass

D'Arville Opera Company Opens Strong Summer Season

Boston notes report the D'Arville company rehearsing Madeleine or the Magic Kiss with Miss D'Arville, Laura Joyce Bell, and Pauline Hall in New York later. The Palace and Keith's New Theatre feature star acts, with new talent and six future headliners, plus a gorilla duo at Austin & Stones and a Graham concert at New Winthrop Hotel.

Grand Duchess Miss D’arville Madeleine Boston D’arville Charles Dickson George Boniface Laura Joyce Bell Mary Doodle Keith’s New Theatre Ward and Vokes John Nellie MacGarthy Carroll Johnson Mlle Inez McCusker Shay Frep Miltrrr, Jr Davy Jones Tremont Theatre Camille Darvill Pany Stange and Edwards

Ill-Fated Elopement Sparks Outcry In City

A prominent young woman ran off with Douglass, a colored coachman, amid rumors of mental distress. She later returned to her father’s roof and seeks divorce while Douglass vows to reclaim his wife, claiming she is held prisoner.

Douglass

Death of Collie Richardson at Pine Grove pond

The body of Collie Richardson, who died after jumping 120 feet into Pine Grove pond at Shaker Station, was recovered by a diver. The medical examiner ruled death occurred on impact with water. Funeral services set for Monday at Advent Church Crystal Lake.

Rockville Conn Collie Richardson Pine Grove Shaker Station Advent

O'Donovan Rossa Doubts Government in Home Rule

In Birr on July 21 O'Donovan Rossa spoke after unveiling the Manchester martyrs monument. He doubted the government’s sincerity on home rule and criticized past Ireland hostility. Meeting passed resolutions calling for amnesty for political prisoners and condemning the Dublin city marshal election rejection of Rossa.

Dublin

Body found in water near Steamboat wharf Bar Harbor

The body of a man was recovered from the water off Steamboat wharf in Bar Harbor last night. A whiskey bottle, pennies and a tax receipt to M. G C G Laughlin were found in his pockets, indicating possible identity clues.

Bar Harbor Steamboat Wharf M. Gcg. Laughlin

Boy Hurt by Jackknife Blade In West Winsted

In West Winsted Connecticut John Gleason a 13 year old boy fell last evening and the blade of a jackknife pierced his chest doctors say prospects for recovery are slim and uncertain at this time.

West Winsted Conn John Gleason

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