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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1896
Page
4
The Boston Post notes the Representative Democratic pipes in New England, highlighting party influence and regional political dynamics. The piece discusses how Democratic alignment shapes policy stances and local governance across key cities.
Mayors of Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Pittsburgh Baltimore and other cities report in telegrams that free transfers benefit railways and people. They cite city growth suburban access laboring housing travel and higher railway earnings. The telegraphs challenge opponents and urge Senate reconsideration and prompt passage of the free transfer bill.
Outlook suggests free silver delegates may hold a majority at Chicago though two thirds seem unlikely to secure nomination. If silver wins, it could ruin the campaign. Democrats have a chance to unite behind a sound money ticket against a straddlebug option.
The West End road lease in the Massachusetts Senate has lasted three years and should end. The Senate showed reckless disregard for public interests in its vote yesterday. The bill may be killed by a vote against reconsideration, but the free transfer movement will endure beyond the Senate.
The piece condemns the Hodynsky Plain trampling deaths during the coronation feast, calling it a barbaric spectacle. It contrasts lavish ceremony and harsh autocracy with the crowd’s struggle for free bread and beer, arguing such scenes reflect a lingering barbarism in Russia.
The article questions why Senator Dal linger from Cambridge was absent during the free transfer vote. It notes Cambridge residents favor free transfers and will watch today if Senator Dalling er supports reconsideration. It also asks why Senator Richard Sullivan of eighth Suffolk district was absent yesterday, Roxbury residents largely support the measure and will observe his stance on reconsideration. Charles F Sprague of the ninth Suffolk district is also mentioned in query about his position.
Citizens press for alignment as Isaac P. Hutchinson of Suffolk district faces questions over yesterday's Senate decision on free transfers. Voters claim near universal support for the measure and urge a reconsideration vote today to reflect constituent demands.
The New Bedford Democratic convention chose Henry Co. Thacher and James T. Cummings as delegates to Chicago and adopted a three plank platform praising Grover Cleveland. It affirmed the gold standard, rejected any legal tender status for credit or paper money, and endorsed limited taxation for revenue while preserving individual liberty.
The State Senate backed the free transfer measure 19 to 6 or 24 to 11 with pairs, after previously rejecting the short subway lease 21 to 5 and then reconsidering. The editorial argues the issue is burning in Boston and urges immediate reconsideration to reflect the will of metropolitan residents against strong lobbying. The Post endorses free transfers as inevitable and presses for action this session.
A brief aphorism credits fortitude against fate with Mussinger praising steadfastness while cowards fear suffering more calamity. The quote emphasizes endurance amid shocks and hardship.
The Observant Citizen notes the mounted officer leading the artillery in yesterday’s Ancients parade, compares him to a British warrior, and describes the crowd’s waking chorus. He laments old barroom cash practices, laments modern checks and printers, and reports on a Chinatown raid and its failed celestial watch.
A patchwork of items includes Sunday arrests of Chinamen for fantan, a country horse tolerating city noise, and rumors Anglican orders may be recognized. Public baths open, harbor swimming revives, and gold finds spark talk of state riches. a sinister hotel incident ends with a snake and a madman, amid sensational gossip about a dog-cart queen.
An autumn park scene recalls a tale of a celebrated yet dangerous actress who lured a married man with charm and deceit. She pressed him to marry as blackmail and love faded, while the husband and child vanished from the scene as threats and tears failed to sway him.
Women flock to ribbon counters showing white satin as the top choice for neck ribbons and hat trim, with plain taffeta ribbons also popular. The era emphasizes coordinated ribbons to match gowns and complexion, signaling current style and social display.
Selected witticisms and quips from various papers feature a Latin term for a fiddle and jokes about professors, hangings, and whale stories. A Frazzled journalist in Dr Z's lounge, a pun on a preacher and a whale's escape are included in this light column.
Fragmentary poem depicting a returning old man to a rustic farm. He recalls a walnut orchard, log house, and spring. A brown-faced boy traps a rabbit while a sweetheart waits with school books, guiding a nostalgic return down the lane to the farm.
Officer George Bean halted a furious runaway horse in Union square Somerville near Plumers hardware store. He seized the bridle to prevent a crash, ending the dangerous chase but sustaining serious injuries while saving the unconscious driver and preventing collision with a milk wagon.
Public bath houses opened yesterday drawing nearly 400 men and youths eager to profit from city generosity. Women’s facilities saw far less activity with only a few visitors. Chelsea bridge house not yet opened, awaiting new approach completion.
John W. Doherty from 56 Corey Street Charlestown was admitted to City Hospital with lockjaw after Saturday night fall from a shed roof. He sustained a sprained neck head injuries and internal injuries. Dr McNally ordered his transfer to hospital.
Major McKinley met with M. A. Hanna in Cleveland and spoke on the money question and the Quay meeting. He praised the American public for its voting zeal and said public office is the people's honor and public service its own reward.
Mayor Quincy designates Congressman John F. Fitzgerald as the citys Fourth of July orator. He will deliver the principal address at the public celebration, with arrangements coordinated by local civic groups.
Despatches from St Louis report the pastor Rev John Head fatally injured in the Church of the Annunciation collapse during the cyclone. Family in Woonsocket Rhode Island received a message saying injuries were slight and he would be out tomorrow.
The Hoisting and Portable Engineers' Union voted to continue the strike at St Andrew's Hall as master masons struggle to secure help from engineers. Barbers favor the short hour day and close shops except midweek and Saturdays. A new local blacksmiths union was formed at 45 Eliot Street with seventy four members.
At the meeting the Quincy and Boston street railway won a centerline relocation on Hancock street using a grooved guide rail. A public hearing was set for June 15 on Grand Army petition to move the soldiers monument from Mt Wollaston Cemetery to a public square. The council accepted Liberty Square as a public park and praised the donors.
The John Boyle OReilly monument will be unveiled June 20 with General Francis A Walker presiding. President Capen of Tufts and Thomas J Gargan will deliver addresses, James Jeffrey Roche will read a poem, and OReilly's daughter Little Blanid will draw the veil.
A letter to the Post from Patrick B. Cleary in East Boston argues for a public reception to honor General Nelson A. Miles during his visit to Boston. He urges wide participation so every resident can shake the hand of a brave soldier who defended the country. He notes support from the Medal of Honor Legion and requests action from local representatives.
Mrs Mary Wiggin Fullerton celebrated her 100th birthday in Parker House with over two hundred Wiggin relatives. A Daughters of the American Revolution member born in Tuftonboro New Hampshire she recalled war and early railways while receiving a gold souvenir spoon and a floral centennial decoration during a family reception and dinner.
A June report by the trustees’ investigative committee exonerates the matron on most charges, with one apology. Trustees adopt a rule barring all physicians except the eight medical staff from the hospital, making it a closed institution. Support remains uncertain as public contributions fund the hospital. Dr. Cousens is censured in the decision.
In Watertown on June 1, a dispute arose after Selectmen voted to remove Laurence J. Ducy as police chief and assign him to a poor beat. Ducy keeps the desk keys and maintains he is still chief until a court rules otherwise. The Supreme Court will hear the demurrer by town counsel John B. Goodrich tomorrow. Memorial Day exposed internal tensions as stripes appeared for Inspector Shaw and Captain Lyons, while Officers Cooney and Dwyer wore none.
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