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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
4
89 983 readers note Miss Boston has attracted both admirers who await congratulations. Mr Boston has followed doctors' prescriptions yet continues to mix his drinks, leaving observers unsure how he will fare under these circumstances.
The election results reveal three key factors the article emphasizes. Absentee votes would have defeated the bill if they had returned. Timing matters as a fall vote would have produced defeat. Boston press support is cited as a decisive factor that could have stopped the bill if it had remained quiet until election day.
The quote praises the force of right and democracy over Gorman and associates while noting the President’s conduct is placed in a clear light. David B. Hill is cited as handling the storm with gallantry during the political clash.
The piece critiques Boston's referendum turnout noting only 29 695 votes from a registration over 80 000 and questions whether the result truly reflects the city’s will. It urges considering a specified quorum for future referendums.
This reflects a personal triumph for Captain Joe V Meigs as long criticism of his bill and railroad gives way to broad public congratulations. It notes that those connected with Meigs doubt any improper methods were used and acknowledges his seventeen years of struggle ending in success.
Governor Greenhalge must appoint two high character, capable men to the Boston Subway Commission with extraordinary powers. Two candidates, Mayor Matthews and William R. Richards, are suggested as first-class choices, though the governor should review all contenders before final selection.
The House approves a constitutional amendment to change how United States Senators are chosen, arguing that direct elections would better reform the Senate and curb issues in its selection process. The measure moves toward broader support and potential ratification.
The piece argues for a direct vote by the people on constitutional amendments, bypassing state legislatures. It outlines the two thirds Senate requirement and four fourths ratification by states, noting fourteen state legislatures already favor reform and urging Senate agreement.
The rapid transit bill is approved and shapes public policy for Boston. The Post notes turnout varied by location but vows to monitor the Subway Commission and Elevated Railroad Company, guarding public interests while avoiding factional opposition. The Mayor’s stance may block the Elevated line, yet persistence could push the scheme forward with right leadership.
The Boston Post led opposition to a city bill while other major papers remained silent or supported it. Despite this, 14,212 votes opposed the bill versus 15,483 in favor, with City Hall machine influence noted as controlling several thousand votes.
A fragment from Eugene Field presents a cradle lullaby praising a brave future galant youth. The grandam recalls a lineage of valiant men, warning of danger and urging the child to be an avenger of wrong while bearing arms and a red edged jacket.
The Observant Citizen reports Captain Meigs lookalike at City Hall filing election returns, with counsel Willard Howland masking jubilation. Nearby items sketch Boston notables holidaying in Europe, sightings of James Eustis, Julia Ward Howe readings, and a Paris penchant among Bostonians, plus a fragment of the Herald register listing John At- as part of transatlantic social chatter.
The piece lists Boston residents including Kins George Barnard Miss Potter Fife Mrs Fiske Charles Goodkin Mr and Mrs Edward Hammond R Harris Langley G Lothrop and family John Neary A O Neill and the Misses O Neill Katherine Rober Mr and Mrs G Williams W Windram and John Wilson. It mentions Mrs Cleveland asking withdrawal of special policemen guarding Gray Gables and notes the selectmen seek vindication before the censorious world. The letter praises the anti padrone move and reports Pilot Horace W Folger’s lightning injury aboard the Florence, plus a Postoffice square scare when a Boston Electric Light wire fell, burning a horse and causing crowd dispersal.
The Grand Museum opens soon with new season plans. The Howard Atheneum will launch 1894 95 Aug 6 with a large burlesque bill after renovations. Star cast for Madame Madeleine expected. Fanny Johnstone to play Princess Lucie in Prince Pro Tem at the Museum next September. Mamie Gilroy ill, Etta Gilroy steps in for Davy Jones company role.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and several prominent New Yorkers deserted Ophir Farm for a lakeside Adirondack camp last week. The Stokes family hosted a lavish woodland party, while Dr McGlynn denounces Congress as “horrible scoundrels.” A London despatch notes the Infant Eulalie’s security, and the Herald reports a princess visiting London with ties to the Duke and Duchess of Teck.
The Old Colony system of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad connects Boston with a wide coastal arc. It serves Narragansett Pier, Quincy and Weymouth shores, Nantasket, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Buzzard Bay, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, New Bedford, Newport, Watch Hill, Block Island, and inland areas of southeastern New England. Summer guides from the passenger department detail these resorts in the manuals Quaint Cape Cod and Manual of Summer Resorts.
A collage of humorous clippings urges saving money and immortal souls during hard times. It notes the new thousand dollar silver certificate from Washington as a collectible souvenir and cites editorials from Indianapolis Journal, Philadelphia Times, and other papers. Strong entities include the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Chicago Dispatch, and various city names.
Ex Alderman John C Short died at Hotel Elsey Huntington avenue yesterday morning of quick consumption. He played a leading role in the 1887 South Boston street railway strike and spent time in Scranton assisting to terminate the Molly Maguires. Short was a Bostonian, 33, elected to the Common Council in 1886 and later served as Alderman in 1888 and 89. He was active in the Knights of Labor and later worked in real estate before becoming second assistant city registrar in 1892.
A July seaside gathering near Nantasket Beach features the Vermont Veterans' Association of Boston and vicinity, led by Colonel Albert G Clarke and Colonel George D Carpenter. The group shared stories and songs at Hotel Standish and Pacific House, while other local clubs and church groups planned events despite afternoon showers.
Mayor Bancroft of Cambridge argues Judge McDaniel’s ruling makes it impractical to violate the Sunday law. He says if ice cream delivery is lawful, ordinary Sunday work for conveniences is also lawful, and stores will reopen next Sunday, restoring Cambridge’s normal cadence.
In a Roxbury Gas Light versus Brookline Gas Light demurrer session before Judge Hammond the court took no final action and sent the case to the Supreme Court for final decision. Counsel requested reservation of the bill in equity and the demurrer, with a master to report by next Friday on findings needed for shaping the appeal.
The Pennsylvania Mutual Association comprising agents of the Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company opened its annual three days convention at the Parker House. A dozen or more trustees attended. Today guests will be entertained at the Union Club house in Providence with a clambake. Tomorrow features a city drive and a dinner to end the gathering.
In the House of Commons last night Mr Morley and John Dillon supported the evicted tenants bill while Mr Balfour opposed it. The second reading division stood 259 for the bill and 227 against, and the result drew cheers from government benches.
A promotional appeal touts a summer removal sale at Gilchrist & Co. on inter street offering Black Coney capes at 4.95 and inexpensive underwear, satine shirts, and silks by the yard. The ad promises fashionable options for busy women with limited budgets, noting many items were previously unaffordable.
Mr George Smith disputes the record on a warrant from Ada N Wilson accusing assault and battery. He says Mrs Wilson did not testify that he led out and struck her on the shoulder but that he merely placed a hand on her shoulder. In court yesterday he pleaded not guilty and was released on bail as the case moved to Superior Court.
The Cambridge Board and Common Council met and adjourned with key actions: a 275000 loan authorization for previously made appropriations, a 45000 purchase for land behind the English High School for a new Latin school, Dr Charles E Haddock nominated as inspector of provisions, Frank A Allen confirmed to the Water Board, and West End Railway allowed to lay conduits to the Boston line with option for city purchase.
The aldermen will not face court July 31 over the Garden street and Concord avenue complaint about West End Street Railway pole placements. W. S. Hall, attorney for the Garden street group, said he would drop this phase as West End promised to halt operations on that segment until the broader suit by the plaintiffs is settled.
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