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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1894

Page

4

Greenhalge fills subway board with party men

Governor Greenhalge appoints Republicans to both subway commissioners posts, avoiding politics in the selection. George G. Crocker is praised for fairness and judicial mindset, while Burrage is noted as a rising Republican. The board is now complete and ready to begin work without delay, a result the public desires.

Greenhalge George G. Crocker Burrage

New England Senators Fail to Back Tariff Reform

The piece argues New England's twelve Senators voted as a bloc against removing the tariff on coal and iron ore. It credits Senator Hill of New York and a few Populists for support, condemns New England for prioritizing wool growers and steel magnates over regional needs, and claims New England’s representatives jeopardize local interests. It lauds Hill and Wilson as truer New Englanders than their regional peers.

United States Senate New England Hill New York Ohi Pennsylvania Senate Wilson West Virginia House New

Subway Commission Moves Toward Rapid Transit Begin

The Meigs people will meet next week to organize rapid transit efforts. Officials urge a quick start, warning against delays as streets will be torn up. If funds are ready, an elevated road could begin at once, with subway work to follow after snow clears.

Meigs Hyde

Pullman Work Guard Requests Stir Illinois Militia

Massachusetts weighs in on Pullman protection debate noting the Illinois militia was used to guard the works during the Debs era and arguing public funds should not back private employment. The piece condemns using state forces to suppress potential riots and warns against state involvement for employers’ convenience.

Massachusetts Pullman Company Illinois Pullman Debs United States

Public Servants Foresee Struggle Fearing Difficulties with Men

Officials express concern that challenges lie ahead in managing personnel, yet emphasize commitment to public service over private gain. Leadership urges patience and cooperation to meet community needs.

Elevation plan urged to drop steam and go electric

Promoters of the elevated railroad face 14 000 voters who rejected the bill and a larger silent audience. They are urged to abandon steam engines for electric operation, as Boston residents fear coal smoke and prefer electricity, a sentiment echoed by General Hyde.

Hyde Boston

Reed's Candidacy Overshadows 1896 Prospects

The discussion questions Reed's plans for Speaker and a 1896 presidential bid. It argues against a Republican landslide, notes Maine voters may know McKinley, and predicts McKinleyism will shape the GOP. It cautions that Reed's multiple nominations amount to too much ambition.

Congressman Reed House of Representatives Reed United States House

Floating hospital history and city plans for transit expansion

The floating hospital revival faces delays after a prior seashore home was driven from operation amid threats of court action. Plans mention Readville and Blue Hill improvements, a widened Blue Hill avenue boulevard, and new transit developments. Citizens warn of counterfeit coins and note Boston voters backing elevated transit concepts, with ballooned yard ideas proposed as a playful solution.

Francis H. Brown Board of Managers Tobey

Francis Wilson and other notes on society and theater

A column of tidbits on Francis Wilson’s private life, F E Millis joining Bates College as physics professor, and remarks by Congressman Catchings. Newport society discusses J J Van Alen marriage rumors and Mrs Henry Allen. John Drew to star in The Bauble Shop in England style role as a leader who falls for a factory girl with late night calls and candid stage dialogue.

F. E. Millis Ithaca N. Y de Pauw University Cornell Johns Hopkins Bates College Young Millis Cornell University Newport Society J. J. van Alen Newport Italy Henry Allen Bristol Allen Margaret de Wolfe John Drew House of Commons Drew England Charles Wyndham Henry Arthur Jones

Upham Named Governor Candidate at Wisconsin Rally

Major W. H. Upham, a candidate of the A. P. A., won on the first ballot for Governor at the Republican State convention in Milwaukee. Henry Casson Jr. was nominated by acclamation for Secretary of State.

Milwaukee Wis W. H. Upham Henry Casson, Jr

Robbery at Dr. Cobb Home Strips Valuables

The residence of Dr. Frederick C. Cobb at No 4 Pickney Street was entered yesterday afternoon. A full dress suit a gray overcoat a cutaway suit six white shirts and several other articles valued at 75 dollars were taken.

Frederick C. Cobb Pickney Street

The Pathomless Well and a Parlor of Jests

A collage of witticisms and quips from periodicals including Adams Freeman Harper's Bazar and the New York Sun, featuring humor about kissing, marriage, fashion, weather talk, and social observations. Notable lines joke about heart trouble from kissing, clothing misfits, and playful dialogues about twins and weather discourse.

Readville to Host Malay Tail Less Kite Experiments

Readville will host Friday experiments at the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory using tailless Malay kites built to reach 5000 feet. William A. Eddy of Bergen Point N J arrives in Boston en route with kites of 10 to 24 inches diameter. Kites fly in tandem from one earth line, preventing entanglement, with lift from auxiliary kites aiding an almost vertical span. The aim is to lift self recording meteorological instruments to great heights to study upper air and thunderstorm dynamics for the New England Meteorological Society.

Readville Blue Hill William A. Eddy Bergen Point N. J Boston Eddy New England Meteorological Society

Michael Walsh estate figure trimmed in Boston jail case

Quebec reports Michael Walsh may inherit about $20,000 from his father Patrick Walsh, former deputy chief of police. The estate totals near $159,000 in real property with seven children and a widow who will hold rights for life. Upon the widow’s death the estate will be divided equally among the seven children.

Quebec Michael Walsh House of Correction Boston Patrick Walsh Ireland Walsh

Special Train to Narragansett Pier July 31

Disappointed travelers will again visit Narragansett Pier with a special train from Park Square Station Boston at 9 15 a m next Tuesday July 31. Tickets are strictly limited and early application is required at 3 Old State House or Park Square station to secure passage. Round trip fare is 1 25.

Narragansett Pier Park Square Station Boston Old State House Downer Landing Edmonds Rull Pemberton Landing Per Mull Pier Retu Bra Dewne. Landt N M. Baec M. Eg Nantaske Pemberton Breturn Formingham Melville Garden G. P. Cushing Gen'l Furian Pilgrim York Square Station Fall River Revehes Newport New York Cor Washington State Streets

Bottle raid recovers four hundred registered bottles

Police raided Chelsea junk dealers yesterday morning recovering about four hundred registered bottles. The Manufacturers and Bottlers Association organized the operation to protect rights under the 1893 protective statute.

Chelsea Manufacturers’ and Bottlers’ Association

Stray Bits of Theatrical News in Boston This Summer

Readers learn about Madeleine at Tremont Theatre opening next Monday with Askin’s company featuring D Arville Hilda Hollins Laura Joyce Bell and others. Notes mention Kilby preparing for Aug 13 season and Etta Gilroy’s stages next season.

Madeleine Tremont Theatre Askin D’arville Hilda Maud Hollins Laura Joyce Bell A. W. McCollum William McLaughlin George C. Boniface Stanislaus Stange Quincy Kilby Boston Theatre Casey Cottage Winthrop Annisquam Mr. Kilby Etta Gilroy Davy Jones Mamie

Picnic of Williams Root Beer Fans

A nostalgic verse paints a community picnic with shade trees hammocks and swinging chairs. Children with balls and bats dogs and cats mingle as families spread lunch and share Williams root beer bottles while yells of delight echo over a carefree scene.

Keeley

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