Moral enforcement promotes morality, not its hindrance
A brief aphorism notes that all enforcement of law advances morality rather than obstructing it, framing morality as the objective guiding legal action and public policy.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1894
Page
4
A brief aphorism notes that all enforcement of law advances morality rather than obstructing it, framing morality as the objective guiding legal action and public policy.
The account of a Japanese cruiser sinking a Chinese transport provokes outrage and sympathy for Americans toward Japan but condemns the wholesale loss of life as barbaric. The piece urges arbitration, arguing modern weapons must not be used and civilization requires peaceful resolution.
A House bill would extend life saving stations to eight to ten months and add June and September. The author argues for year round operation, noting storms in those months last year caused loss of life and property. He estimates $300,000 to $400,000 needed to permanent, year round service.
The writer argues Boston will not permit the Corbett Jackson prize fight, condemning the ongoing glove contests as front for prize fighting. Public sentiment and aldermen oppose the proposed bout, deeming it too strong for the city and demanding its stoppage.
Gossip notes on Lord Brassey and Sunbeam tragedy, Carmen Sylva’s recovery and return to Bucharest, Mrs George W Childs to Swampscott, Dr Amnem Farenholt’s Navy appointment, Mrs Logance delaying Europe trip for statue work of General Logan, Duchess of Manchester’s marriage hopes, Rev G M Davidson joining Episcopal ministry.
W B Snow of Belfast Me takes the latest post office inspector post and brings a seven year mail service background. The column itemizes diverse urban happenings from a Home Rule street quarrel to shreds of weather humor, and notes Father Glynn as the new Melrose pastor. Admiral Fyffe visits the Governor regarding Nautical Training School. Rev Alexander McKenzie of Cambridge attends the Murray Hill Hotel in New York.
Florence J. Abbott of 8 I Street South Boston asserts Phillips did attend a Tremont Temple meeting years ago to aid the negro exodus. Abbott says she reported on the event and took notes for her paper, contradicting a recent claim that he did not attend.
An advertisement asserts the product is not injurious to flesh or fabric and extinguishes fire faster than any known appliance. It directs readers to investigate the “Emergency” at 272 Franklin St.
The Tremont season opens with Madeleine or the Magic Kiss starring Camille D Arville supported by a strong Boston company. Davy Jones is in its second month at the Museum as G A R Post 158 attends in full uniform. Keith's New Theatre features Living Pictures with elaborate scenic effects and a varied lineup of acts headlined by George H Woods and Frank Lawton among others.
The Grand Museum at Washington and Dover streets opens the 1894-95 season after extensive improvements. Manager H Percy Meldon debuts Enouch Arden and Newton Beers in the title role, with a strong cast including Cameron Clemens, J K Mills, John E Ainsley, Harry Wilson, Sylvia Bowyer, Annie Ainsley and a featured Utopia Quartet. Special scenery and stage effects enhance the romantic drama along with an added variety act, Herman and others, ensuring a bustling start to the South End theatre’s run.
The renovation and preparation of Bowdoin Square Theatre for the coming season have progressed sufficiently to allow early plans and rehearsals. Officials note ongoing improvements aim to restore the venue to full capacity and modern standards.
Everything will be in readiness by next Saturday evening when the house will open. The initial attraction is Walter Sanford's The Power of Gold, mounted in elegant shape and presented by an admirable company. The same bill runs the week of Aug. 6 with bookings for the coming year including some of the country’s best attractions.
The city sees heavy crowds at Austin & Stone's Museum as Baby Gorilla Gumbo Jr captivates visitors with toys and charm. Gumbo Sr remains the sole adult gorilla in captivity after Chiko's death, while Col J Howard Selby showcases a Southern field hands troupe featuring buck dancing and creole singing to entertain guests.
Manager Pilling presents Rice burlesque The Black Adonis with forty performers and Parisian models Miles Delmar Cereaux. Soprano Marie Warren and La Croix sisters star alongside Donovans and tenor James H Donnelly. Military tableaux, ice cream for attendees, and souvenir spoons note the week’s run with matinees and evenings daily.
With a coat of fresh paint and a thorough overhaul the Howard will open to the public next Monday night. Patrons will hardly recognize the place, yet the familiar feature will be the bill offered, maintained to Manager Lothrop's high standard.
Lyceum Theatre prepares for a grand reopening on August 27 under new management. Interior refreshed with paint, draperies, carpetings, and new upholstery. Seats adjusted for better stage views and a ladies' retiring room added. Top gallery chairs increased and a promenade created. Scenery overhauled with new stock where worn. Policy shift toward safer, higher quality vaudeville and variety acts. Opening week features Tortajada troupe from New York and a French contortionist's American debut.
Cape Cod and nearby shore resorts are linked by the Old Colony system of the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad. From Boston it serves every mile of seacoast to Narragansett Pier and covers Nantasket, Cohasset, Plymouth, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Newport. Summer guides from the passenger department provide further details on these destinations.
I O Rhodes postmaster at Mendon has sent in his resignation to Washington. The reasons remain undisclosed. He was appointed during the Cleveland administration.
The Old Guard hosts a clambake aboard the Cygnus at Raton Point for Colonel Cid Montmorency Hedges, Massachusetts candidate for Handsomest Man in the World. Mermaids bow, a pearl appears in each shell, and a dazzling display of riverside wonders ends with a joking remark about British breeches and the gold cure.
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