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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
4
Entry indicates second class matter status and that rent is at the sender's risk. It instructs all checks drafts and money orders be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
A fragment noting that citizens and individuals deserve some return on their personal exertions and that aid received in their accumulations warrants restitution.
The Brazilian Congress voices indignation over Britain's occupation of Trinidad as a cable station pretext. The text warns of malign implications for Brazil’s rights and questions risk of U S intervention if Britain advances, tying it to Monroe Doctrine concerns after the Bluefields incident.
A local editorial laments crimes against innocence, noting the Alberta Stuart murder case and a prior conviction of Gilbert. It calls for swift, severe punishment to deter such acts and urges law enforcement to uncover details and bring the guilty to justice.
The Boston trader Thomas Co H P Burnham left an estate around 600000, with two thirds directed to public charities and education. The largest gift of 46000 goes to Essex and reflects his hometown pride and prudent philanthropy. The will emphasizes thoughtful, useful uses of wealth and community responsibility.
The Republican Herald argues Democratic hopes for the next President are rising as prosperity returns under Democratic rule. It credits good times, higher wages, and booming industry to Democratic policies, claiming these conditions favor electing a Democratic candidate.
The piece argues William C Whitney would be a strong Democratic nominee to succeed President Cleveland. It suggests Whitney would carry forward the current administration's ideas, asserts Democrats will win next year, and dismisses calls for a midsummer sensation as unlikely to hold.
A compact column recalls ex Governor Alexander H. Rice and college ties with Psi Upsilon. It also covers a bicyclist near Fitchburg, Plymouth Rock memories, Charlestown Heights park, a drowning survivor correction, New York cafe menus, Boston restaurant critiques, President Butler’s law practice, and the rise of trolley parties among city social scenes.
In a letter to the Post the friends of Tracie Folsom daughter of the late George Cashman a Vermont granite magnate deny her engagement to Mr George Wakefield son of Cyrus Wakefield Mrs George Cashman signs the note as the respondent to the editor.
Arthur Rae graduates top of his class and, romanticized by Amelia Woolcroft, pursues a fortune in mining amid tangled loans. Hammett exploits Rae with forged hopes, Rae loses nearly all, but restores fortune through hard work and reluctant patience. Amelia remains steadfast, guiding Rae back to integrity. Le Roy Armstrong.
The Post reports rising curiosity about the Youngest Grandmother contest and notes questions arising about the judge’s role in deciding the outcome. The following announcement outlines the offer and procedures for participation.
The judge faces a dilemma over whether to reckon the grandmother’s age at the opening or at the grandchild’s birth and how far back he may look. The Post invites responses from all the young grandmothers.
Mrs. Pratt of 42 Prospect street Newburyport Mass writes she became a grandmother at 36 and her granddaughter is now 18 years old. The concise letter from Co B notes the happy experience and location in Massachusetts.
In reply to who is the youngest grandmother in New England, Mrs. Nellie F Saunders of 16 Dalton Street Newburyport Massachusetts states she is three years old and has a granddaughter born on June 21 1895.
A Pawtucket grandmother writes to the Boston Post asking if she is the youngest grandmother based on her age. She notes she has been a grandmother at an unspecified age and is now 41, signing as Mrs. Mary Rochford of 67 Hamilton Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Constant reader Mrs Mercy Casey of 470 Main Street Charlestown Mass asks the paper to publish Mrs Lewis of Everett exact age at her grandmother status, requesting years months and days since birth.
A resident of East Boston known as Mrs Mary E McDonald at 4 Everett Place writes about her family history. She states she had her first child at fifteen and that her first grandchild was born when she was thirty. She mentions three living descendants and one deceased.
Washington dispatch reports an evening paper claiming William C. Whitney will seek the presidency before the next Democratic National Convention. The piece asserts Whitney has broad appeal, controls New York, and could influence delegates, with possible support from Senator Hill and Cleveland’s backers depending on convention dynamics.
Contractors begin opening the Tremont Street subway segment from 166 Tremont to the West Street gate of the Common. Twenty five laborers work inside chalked lines in granite pavement as a high board fence will screen construction. Plan calls for building a 140 foot wall section before starting opposite side.
Sir James G. Spaulding of California and Sir William J. Collins of New Orleans have arrived in Boston ahead of the Grand Encampment conclave. The main event will be the August 27 grand parade featuring at least two commanderies from Nevada and California with the Golden Gate Commandery bringing 175 Knights and ladies and a live bear. The parade routes, reviewing stands at Blackstone Adams and Hanover streets, and receptions at the Columbian Hotel are outlined, with Cambridge Commandery planning Portland visits and a week of entertainments ending in Lexington and Concord outings.
A parade of Armenians in Boston and surrounding areas will march this evening to honor Patriots Day. About 600 participants are expected, starting at Faneuil Hall at 6:45 and moving through Scollay Square Tremont Boylston Dartmouth Washington streets back to Faneuil Hall for a public meeting presided by M. H. Gulesian. Noted speakers include Fred J. Greene author of The Armenian Crisis in Turkey the Rev. Frank B. Vrooman and H. P. Papazian.
Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont arrives by boat train at Buzzard's Bay and is driven to the Cleveland summer home at Gray Gables. His stay is described as short, with speculation on a possible meeting with President Cleveland over Bannock Indian troubles and a potential visit by Secretary Olney from Falmouth.
A Boston mayoralty note recounts a painter named Benjamin P Cutter applying for a city bureau to answer public questions, offering little detail on residence and compensation. Another letter asks for information on Minnie Stint, with sister Clara Stint in Buffalo seeking news as police check her whereabouts in Boston.
Rev Bryant McLellan pastor of the Baptist Church faces trial after his arrest for obtaining money under false pretences. Ex Selectman Perley P Field testified he bought 100 Pennock shares at % per share from Albert J Morse, who claimed to act for McLellan. Brokers Wilson Fay and James O Hara questioned stock value and Class A markings. Charles Lepworth testified purchasing from McLellan at % per share as defense readies its evidence.
The cattle commissioners opened at 10 o clock led by Winslow of Vermont with Whittaker of Massachusetts and Stockwell of Rhode Island added. Dr. Osgood reported on state interchange and tuberculin testing, deeming it the only practical, safe test and urging veterinary administration. Officers were elected for a permanent body including Osgood president Winslow secretary treasurer and a regional executive committee. The session adjourned at noon with a harbor tour and lab visit planned.
Inspectors Coogan and Morrissey of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested four men on a Thursday night pull. The group, all over 60, includes James Lewis 68 Bob Bishop 50 James Hayes 50 and John Wilson 50. Lewis Bishop and Hayes are repeat offenders in the city. Wilson is new to police records. The suspects will face vagrancy charges while awaiting further action.
Police report a break in at Maplewood Congregational Church with printery type toppled, Bible torn, ink splashed on library books, and furniture damaged in the pastor Rev. L W Adams residence. Similar tampering found at nearby Methodist Maplewood Church. Authorities suspect an organized youth gang behind multiple recent break ins.
The Boston Post reports summer boarders at a Boston area farm discovering a bouquet on the dining table. After confusion, a waiter claims the flowers are potato blossoms, prompting shock at their perceived beauty. Moral: common things may seem grand if given a nicer name.
A party of seventy five from the Springfield diocese and Connecticut, including Bishop Beavan, left Springfield today in two cars attached to the Montreal Express for Plattsburgh to attend the Catholic Summer School in session. Beavan will preach one sermon Sunday.
The Reverend George F Pentecost of London England is welcomed back to Boston where he preached at Tremont Temple Baptist Church Music Hall on July 21 and will exchange pulpits with Rev George C Lorimer tomorrow He is known for leading Warren Avenue Baptist Church in earlier years.
The Tremont Street M E Church presents a Sunday program titled Music for Tomorrow. The choir, led by GU A. Shedd, will perform selections from Gaul's Holy City and other works with soloists Miss Jeannette Harris, Grace D Marsh, Mrs. H A Shedd, Alice Jackson, Clarence Wilson, and GU A Shedd serving as organist and director.
Bulfinch Place Church near Bowdoin Square hosts summer services every Sunday at 10 30 a m with Sunday school and seven thirty p m vesper services featuring special music by the Ariel Apollo and Gounod quartets The Rev C R Eliot will speak on The Gospel of Hope next Sunday evening.
Dr Brady will preach his final sermons before a vacation. Morning theme is From Gethsemane to Glory. Evening prelude covers Senator Hoar’s Reasons for Attacking the A P A and an evening sermon honors Massachusetts governor Alexander Hamilton Rice.
Sunday services listed for Clarendon Street Baptist First Baptist Commonwealth Avenue Tremont Temple and other churches with details on times pastors and topics including Rev Hartwell Pratt Rev O P Gifford Rev George C Lorimer Rev George F Pentecost Rev S A Munger Rev John D Pickles Rev Co Lb foodell and Rev W P Thirkfeld plus notes on Sunday school vesper services and vacation plans and special sermons by Rev J Q A Henry and Rev William S Key at various locations along Bowdoin Street Commonwealth Avenue Columbus Avenue and Boylston Street.
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