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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
4
A Boston discussion argues that padrone extortion, swindling laborers out of wages by false promises, should be treated as obtaining money under false pretences. It contends that upholding this view would curb the cruel practice and condemn the padrone iniquity.
The cloud of suspicion over the U S Senate grows as charges about sugar schedules in the tariff bill surface. Senator Gray defends secrecy and private meetings, while the public infers misconduct and questions accountability. The piece urges constitutional reform to elect Senators more directly responsible to the people.
Governor Greenhalge asserts politics has no role in selecting the Boston subway commission. He notes the high salary may tempt political favors, and urges appointing men of character with discretionary control of at least 7 million dollars. Public confidence hinges on resisting partisan influence.
The article argues that after voters approved the plan, officials should promptly appoint two new Subway Commission members and begin work. It calls for Boston Elevated to organize corporators, raise funds, and start laying 40 miles of location in weeks, with five miles completed before snow.
A new bid to disrupt traffic around the Honduras Lottery in Boston was blocked. Authorities say the scheme targeted ticket sales but did not succeed, with no injuries reported and no arrests announced.
The piece argues that despite a law and strong police effort, lottery ticket sales persist openly in Boston. It praises General Martin for attempting to crack down, noting widespread, daily activity at a well known center and the challenges of securing evidence in court.
Mayor Bancroft defends lawful ice cream delivery on Sundays citing District Court wisdom and Massachusetts law. The piece laments a prior crusade against people’s convenience, praising common sense and noting the Sabbath is for man, not vice versa.
The Observant Citizen notes Mr and Mrs E D Jordan Jr and party arriving in Newport by coach Speedwell from Plymouth for a week or ten days. It lists Americans registered in Paris including Harry Wallace and George Brown of Boston and Ward Marnie Sproesser of Watertown. A South Boston District Court session features Judge Dean, praised as a gifted young jurist. The piece mentions O Brien cocktail, naval cadets on the Enterprise, and a Herald denial regarding a boycott story. It also highlights Rev E O Taylor of Charlestown ending his tenure at Bunker Hill Baptist with a farewell sermon next Sunday, plus a poem fragment and Knights Templar lodging arrangements in Somerville.
The piece notes many visiting knights and wives expected next year and mocks bachelors who fear loneliness, claiming an undertaker will be their only true caller. It also profiles Archibald Grimke, a Hyde Park colored lawyer nominated by President Cleveland as consul to San Domingo, highlighting his Harvard Law School degree and ties to Josiah Quincy and Colonel Codman.
In Glasgow during a Camille performance Sarah Bernhardt faced a dramatic stage intrusion as a man rushed out from the wings and gripped her to rescue her from a Duval in the play. Separately Otto Lilienthal, the aviation pioneer, reports success with a new flying machine reaching substantial heights before a Sunday Berlin test where wings failed at about two hundred feet, leaving him injured.
The English families of the Hub held their annual picnic at Downer Landing with thousands in attendance. Henry Routley chaired the organizing committee. W. E. Manning won the 100 yard handicap, with T. F. Mally second. W. Hanson led the juvenile race and J. Nary won the potato race. G. Leavitt won the 150 yard swim. George Morrisey topped the greased pole climb.
Miss Sarah Wilson of Chicago announced her intention to marry Moy Yi Song of Providence. Yi Song runs a Smith Hill laundry and met Wilson in Chicago. She is 22 and the couple planned a ceremony to be performed by Rev Charities H. Plummer after a short visit.
E C H of Boston argues that lotteries offer a poor man's chance at lifting fortunes and cites personal anecdotes of gains, contrasting with stock market risks. He condemns the law as an infringement on liberty and claims lotteries can benefit winners, urging readers to reevaluate moral judgments.
Mrs Horace Hadfield of South Hadley Falls and relatives are believed heirs to a Texas property estate valued at 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 dollars. Warren Lyman, who came from Massachusetts decades ago, acquired large Texas tracts and later died en route home with his family. The Texas holdings, long forgotten, now appear headed to heirs as settlement laws favor the descendants. Much of the land is thickly settled.
The Miranda is expected to depart St John’s on Saturday. It will not head to the Greenland north coast, instead limiting its voyage to the south, likely terminating at Disco, to return by the first week in September.
Washington July. The Democratic Senatorial caucus debated whether to instruct conferees on the tariff bill. Vilas pressed to strike the refined sugar differential, facing opposition from Louisiana Senators who demanded 46 percent on sugar and the bounty payment. The caucus unanimously sent the bill back without instructions as Vilas promised to consider the motion.
Washington reports say President Cleveland discussed appointments to office briefly while tariff matters loomed. Senators Pasco Lindsay McLaury Gordon met him. Caffery allegedly heard a proposed flat duty of 45 to 50 percent on sugar, with 45 percent cited in private remarks.
The House approved the conference report on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. It passed several pension measures including a widow Frances Corse at $100 monthly, and provisions allowing certain former soldiers’ widows and children to retain benefits despite discharge issues. Massachusetts delegates championed the Corse bill amid internal rules delays.
Michigan Press Association members return aboard the 9 o clock Boston and Albany train after a Boston visit hosted by the Boston Press Club. They toured historic sites including Bunker Hill and the Old State House and enjoyed a theatre performance with Boston hosts. The hosting committee listed includes Robert G. Fitch and several other Boston club members.
East Weymouth July 25 Mr John P Lovell of J P Lovell & Sons Boston marked his 74th birthday with a family gathering at the Anderson House Fort Point North Weymouth. A supper was served and guests included Mr and Mrs John P Lovell Colonel and Mrs Benjamin S Lovell Mr and Mrs T P Lovell Mr and Mrs Henry Lovell Mr and Mrs Henry A Richards and Miss Helen Lovell.
The warden reports that the Tuesday majority of 1071 was misstated by City Hall. He asserts Precinct 138 Ward 23 tallied 40 yes and 129 no instead of 128 yes and 40 no, reversing the reported results.
Washington July 25 The sugar bribery probe presses on with three witnesses including Seymour of Seymour Young Co and journalist Allison who declined questions while the committee hints at sensational findings. The panel aims to publish evidence cautiously to protect senators named in sugar stock speculation. George Bruce of the New York Herald was also questioned.
A Saxonay hosiery sale opens at 10 o'clock this morning at A. Shuman & Co on Washington street. The entire stock from Chemnitz, Germany, is arranged in four window spaces and offered as unprecedented bargains in men's imported hosiery with fast color and stainless material. Stock will be sold by the box and a minimum of six pairs per sale.
Senator Caffery urged protecting sugar planters and opposed freeing Hawaiian sugar. Senator Daniels warned that failing tariff reform would hurt the ruling party. Senator Hunton endorsed a revenue duty on all goods.
July brings a rare shopping chance as Paine's Furniture drapery department launches a sacrifice sale on Canal Street. The feature items are listed in another column, with first comers receiving a special opportunity.
Pittsfield July 25 a jury deliberated seven minutes to convict Michael Sherlock for the Lenox burglary. He faces possible sentencing tomorrow.
Last performances of The Grand Duchess at Tremont Theatre signal a transition as Madelein e or the Magic Kiss prepares for first production on a new stage. Boston’s leading principals and a large chorus, plus an enlarged twenty five member orchestra, accompany plans for fresh scenery and a busy season.
The Massachusetts Nautical Training School Commission reorganized with F. Stanhope Hill of Cambridge as chairman. Members include William H. Lincoln of Brookline and Rear Admiral Joseph Fyffe, US Navy, who will reside in West Newton after September. The training ship Enterprise is ordered home earlier than expected, sailing from Cadiz to Boston around August 22 and due mid September.
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