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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1894
Page
4
A strong objection to the subway elevated bill argues that fixing five cents for twenty years may be unjust as prices fall and rail rates drop. It urges leaving fare revisions open to reflect changing costs, noting foreign cities offer one or two cent fares today.
Voters are urged to choose strictly based on preference for either the subway or the L road. Guidance warns against voting for options not desired and emphasizes selecting the preferred project today.
The mayor tells Boston to accept the subway elevated bill to avoid a worse outcome from the Legislature if rejected. Voters should not be pressured by threats into accepting something they may not want. Citizens are capable of judging the gift on its merits without coercion.
The piece argues against Boston approving the subway elevated bill, warning the public debt will greatly exceed estimates and force strict economy. It predicts fewer schools, fewer streets, slower park work, diminished ferry improvements, and general cutbacks in city services.
The excerpt debates whether government should bear higher taxes to gain speculative advantages for the public, weighing the burden on taxpayers against uncertain benefits and the potential profit for foreign speculators. It questions if such a burden is worthwhile given financial strain and risk.
Boston faces a pivotal vote on a hybrid transit bill created by conflicting factions. Critics call the legislation rushed, ill digested, and a sham referendum that forces a yes or no on both subway and elevated road. A decisive No could deter such schemes in the future.
A series of criticisms argue the bill fails to deliver true rapid transit. Opponents say it surrenders city control to a commission, threatens debt limits, and risks speculative use of streets. They urge waiting for a practical, reliable plan with actual track completion.
The Boston Post declares it cannot predict today’s vote yet urges a vote against the hybrid measure. It states no stake in Meigs road elevated road or Subway Commission and stresses the bill is dangerous in understood and largely misunderstood sections.
The Post urges hesitant voters to act with conviction and vote No to the proposed Boston rapid transit scheme. It warns that proceeding without thorough consideration risks harming the city and calls for delaying the decision until a better plan is proposed.
The fragment notes a sham referendum tied to log rolling that merged two incongruous schemes in a Boston bill, suggesting voters faced a misleading choice and political maneuvering. The brief implies criticism of the measure and its fusion of unrelated provisions.
If you understand the bill come and love while we may. Suns shine forever but our day ends sleep overtakes us. Let us kiss in a honeysuckle nook and mock Fate. If some see us let them envy and agonize at our liberal kisses.
A humorous burglar scare at Louis Snell’s Newbury street home ends with no thieves found. The column notes the police, neighbors, and householders reacting as a milkman is advised to use rubber knobs. It then covers Appalachian Club outings on Mt Washington, Old South Church deteriorating, East Boston youth limits, and various city social notes.
Churchill Lord and Lady Randolph Oh plan Bar Harbor stay before departing for Ontario. Miss Dawson, elected as a delegate, faced heated debate. An amendment was adopted instructing district synod chairmen not to accept women nominees until the conference resolves the issue.
A Boston editor argues against authorizing coal burning locomotives on an elevated street railway. He notes electricity as a modern motive power and warns such trains would puff smoke dust and oil through city streets.
In a July 28 1894 letter from Eliot Square N E M urges readers to follow the Boston Post and reject transit greed by voting No on the upcoming ballot. The appeal calls voters to expose boodlers and prevent syndicate control, promising restored commonwealth health and public ethics.
A letter from F A Sayles of L A Tillinghast & Co notes recovery of a lost watch and other property after a favorable response to their system. The ad promotes $2 annual insurance covering watch security, cleaning, and upkeep, with loans during repairs and exceptions for fine Illinois models.
Last night at Tremont Theatre Camille D Arville led the company in Offenbachs Grand Duchess with strong support from McLaughlin Elder and Hollins as vocal stars. The Tremont group rehearses Madeleine or the Magic Kiss for next week. Hoyt and Miskel visited to see the game and preview A Black Sheep for Park Theatre. At Keiths New Theatre vaudeville continued with Ward and Vokes in its second week and a host of novelty acts including Asterie the Japanese troupe and other top performers. Davy Jones at the Museum gained audience favor with Nellie Daly providing opening support.
Yesterdays event featured Gumbo Jr first public reception at ten, hourly followups, with Beatrice guiding him. Gumbo Sr shows keen interest as the infant roams on a chain, entertaining guests with tricks. The Irish village marks week two with streets reorganized for visitor ease and a packed auditorium lineup of acts.
Patrons will find a refreshed Lothrop's at Washington and Dover streets as Master Machinist Henry A. Hardy leads a crew through repairs and upgrades. Stage Manager Ben M. Snow and Scenic Artist William A. Snow have updated scenery, backdrops, and the new curtain depicting the Puritan steamer. A full line of special scenery awaits for the opening production "Eachh Arden" next Monday.
Palace Theatre presents Prince Pop a lively variety featuring Frank Kennedy as King Huckleberry Sadie Hilton as Prince Pop and a large chorus with dancers soldiers and fairies. Acts include Bert Hale comic numbers Pat's Misfortune and a living pictures finale with classics and mythic tableaux.
A collage of humorous quotes and jokes from multiple newspapers. Lines include reflections on aging, marriage, work, and daily life with characters such as a rejuvenated girl, a funeral sermon, a beefsteak pounder operator, and a blackjack joke about second sight.
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