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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1893
Page
4
The case suggests Briggs faces a harsher stance after his Washington conviction, seen as advantageous to him despite a prior New York acquittal.
Congressman Morse predicts the fair’s Sunday opening will spur public demand for strong rule to curb crime and safeguard property. He says the speaker is not old but won’t live to see such upheaval in the United States.
The speaker urges Boston to avoid covert action and insists the Legislature should adopt Senator Fitzgerald's order promptly and in the open.
Lochren moves to overturn Raum ruling that desertion should not bar pension. He seeks to save taxpayers money for men who fought. Corporal Tanner urged to testify again on alleged “hatred of the soldier.”
The piece argues for a new Congress to begin tariff reform in autumn with a fixed five year term. It warns against short lived changes and urges a lasting, stable policy bolstered by public opinion and statute to provide certainty for business and industry.
The Boston Herald urges repeal of the department abolition its reporter helped draft, and public sentiment backs the reversal. Boston residents demand the Legislature correct the error, arguing for fair play and transparency in legislative changes that affect them.
The Post highlights the free doctor work for poor city children during last year and urges readers to join this summer mercy drive. It notes readership growth and asks for donations of any amount to ease young patients' lives and save babies.
The battleship Massachusetts nears completion and would be the next addition to the U S Navy as the first of its class in the nation. The article urges Massachusetts state adoption of a lasting gift, such as a silver plate service, to honor the commonwealth and acknowledge its sponsor role.
The commentary notes the Bertha Manchester murder differs from the Borden killings. It argues the Borden motive was unknown and causeless, while Manchester’s crime appears tied to robbery. It dismisses the theory that the same hand committed all three murders as unbelievable.
The Post sues the Boston & Albany Railroad Company to recover 9 cents with accrued interest for fare tied to an interchangeable mileage ticket. The forthcoming legal clash concerns the ticket's validity and the interest on the disputed amount, a matter of public interest and shareholder curiosity.
In brief notes Ralph Adams Cram pursues poetry in New England Magazine while Gertrude Hall gains notice at Dartmouth Street for prose and verse. A Barnard Memorial Chapel summer outing aims to fund country vacations for tenement children. At Worcester races E Roscoe McAfee sparks chatter with a mile time of 1 37, Willie Windle impresses, but the crowd roars at the announcer. Senator Morgan hypes pacers to boost race speed. Captain Cain leads the Sacco manhunt with steady confidence.
Lee Stainton discovering a valise bought for 2.50 at a Grand Trunk baggage sale retrieves securities totaling 107,000 dollars in Chicago gas stock to Halberstadt. Also found were a patent deed for a gas carburetor and related business cards. Halberstadt died in Brockville last year, leaving items tied to Chicago and Boston firms.
An 8 10 PM alarm summoned Engine 25 and Protec tive 1 to a blaze on the top floor of a four story brick at Franklin and Hamilton. The fire near the double boilers caused about 600 dollars in damage and confined to the origin room. Ashton Valve Company occupied upper floors with about 1500 dollars in losses, water damaged machinery. Underhay Oil on the street floor saw minor water damage. Building owned by John C Nowell heirs, recently rebuilt after a January fire.
The young firebug from Boston, formerly at the Home for Little Wanderers in this city, was moved from Appleton Town Farm six years ago. Bright but erratic, he traveled to Europe before returning. He was found guilty of incendiarism in Rock and was sent to Maine Reform School for fires in Appleton.
A collage of humorous misquotes and quips across papers. The items feature contrasts between couples and social norms with lines about a mother and a newborn baby, a cook who cannot cook, and a stock broker couple. The tone imitates classic newspaper humor columns.
Thomas J. Lally, formerly a cutter at Welch and Landrigan, files suit in Lynn for 5000 damages against K. of L. local members led by John Hughes and others for conspiracy to bar him from work, alleging union pressure and a factory strike that ended in his discharge. Attorney H. F. Hurlburt represents him. defendants’ property is attached.
The Boston Post reports the railroad case over 9 cents advances as the defendant files an answer overturning the first declaration. The Post’s reply argues a general denial and details purchasing a mileage ticket refused under Chapter 389. The outcome could affect travelers and stockholders along the line.
Readers are urged to send memoranda of forthcoming social events. Listings show numerous weddings and receptions on June 1 at venues including First Church Adams Street Dorchester New Old South Church St Pauls Church Brookline Methuen Union Congregational Church All Souls Elm Hall Ave Copley Square Hotel and The Vendome plus receptions at 51 Stanton Street and 207 West Newton Street.
Lady Alva Montagu christens the new yacht Valiant built at Birkenhead for Mr. Vanderbilt. The launching bottle is decked with American colors. Mrs. James B. Kernochan serves as registrar of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Marquise Lanza sells her New York house and will reside in Washington.
Samuel S. Miles develops water color studies from nature outdoors for weeks. Rt. M. Bailey shifts to architecture, winning the Belfry Club house contract for Lexington. Mark Waterman plans a Provincetown based canvas. C. F. Pierce travels to Peterboro New Hampshire. Harvey Young to paint at Gloucester this summer. Abbott Graves to Kennebunkport. Hardwick studies Maine coast. Scott Leighton sketches near Claremont New Hampshire. Jacob Wagner summering in Dedham then Chicago. Daniel Santry at Duxbury. Fred Williams summering in Gloucester. C Eksergian stays in Boston. Vorce gallery augments Japanese curios from Captain Brinckley. Vorce shows works at Noyes gallery Bromfield street. I H Caliga completes a three quarter length portrait. A H Bicknell finishes a Malden portrait commission. Sculptor H H Kitson nears Farragut statue completion. Municipal contracts seen as soulless. artists often treated poorly by corporations.
A Cabinet wife recounts four years of constant calls and receptions. She says she spent most days cataloguing visits and rushing to meet callers, often lunching in a carriage and starting at noon to keep up with her visiting book. She urges relief for Cabinet wives.
The Paris fashion scene favors foulard crepon gauze and silk muslin for dresses while ivory ecru and black guipures trim outfits. Flounces and ruffles, now gathered, show a move toward pleating. Green and mauve remain the popular colors though longevity is uncertain.
A clever man notes that when a woman writes a novel she shapes the love scenes to fit her desires. He suggests the male lead proposes as she would like, not as the character would naturally. The remark highlights gendered expectations in romance fiction.
In New York on May 31 Judge Lacombe appointed Joseph S. Harris as receiver for the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company replacing Archibald McLeod. Harris must qualify with $500,000 bonds.
In New London Connecticut on May 31 the menhaden season's first profitable strike occurred as about twenty steamers fished in the sound. Through Saturday the fleet had landed under 400000 fish with the Arizona and Walter Adams each taking 160000 on double gang boats. Cold water is blamed for the slow start. By Monday fish moved along toward the Long Island shore and by Tuesday all steamers reported good hauls with ample fish in sight.
Marriage notices list three ceremonies. Bryant weds May Louise Ray at the bride’s residence on May 31 with Rev. T J B House officiating. Forrester weds Celinda Faunce at Boston Highlands on May 29 with Rev. John R. Cushing officiating. Geddes weds Alice Graves at East Milton on May 29 with Rev. Nathan Hunt officiating.
The Spanish government declares a five days quarantine for ships arriving from Hamburg. Consuls in France report cholera in Cette, a Mediterranean port, with several fatal cases.
A fire in Stockholm gutted the newly completed Palace of Industry on May 31. Four firefighters lost their lives while trying to subdue the blaze as the building neared its formal opening.
Deaths reported in multiple locations including Milton Charlestown East Boston Somerville New York Winchendon Cambridge Denver and Boston. Names include Nathaniel H Beals Julia T Blanchard George Lester Sabrina H Smith Catharine Look Otis Henry R Glover Julia Hayes Percy Jennison with ages from 2 to 87 years.
Fred Miller Jr who wrote Ship Ahoy and The Golden Wedding sends word from Illinois to Boston about the new comedy's success. Pigeons relay the message to Miller’s mother as crowds at the Park Theatre learn of the triumph next to the Tremont and Bowdoin Square attractions.
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