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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1894
Page
4
A Massachusetts columnist critiques the six month legislature, arguing long sessions waste time and yield little public benefit. The piece rebukes inactivity, log-rolling, and partisan games, noting other states don’t need half-year sessions and asking how long this session will continue.
The statement lauds Senator Hill for pressing open doors on the bribery investigation. It condemns closed doors as harmful and argues the people have a right to see actions of their representatives, urging continued, transparent inquiry beyond party lines.
The passage argues Governor Greenhalge clings to a precedent allowing a Republican to seek a second term without contest, though the 1894 session failed to boost his standing. It notes his blunders and missed steps, contrasting a thriving Lieutenant Governor Wolcott who gains support while Greenhalge falters, a topic widely discussed at year’s end.
The return to active campaigning is under consideration as supporters urge Governor Greenhalge to resume intense political efforts. Questions arise about timing and strategy as the political cycle revives.
The Boston Journal recalls a fierce struggle over the McKinley tariff, noting trusts and monopolies pressed the bill in Washington. It cites the Ohio Wool Growers' Association, tin plate speculators, and a ten month fight from December 1889 to October 1890, ending in a law rejected by voters that year.
The piece argues the Republican machine seeks to unseat elected Ward 17 representatives despite reports on irregular ballots. It questions whether the House will permit disenfranchisement of a representative district, framing the issue as people versus party managers and noting the hearing the next day.
The piece argues the novel is a Tory ploy to obstruct Irish nationalism, filled with falsehoods and sensationalism. It likens the work to Times forgeries and contends Irish Americans reject Tynan's tale, with broad condemnation of his political motives and aim.
The Sunday Post music supplement draws praise from New England women for Fatima’s song and the 40 cent sheet music. Readers rush to secure copies as demand runs high. Captain Stephens returns with Cunarder Scythia to Boston. Passengers listed. Franklin Park sees large crowds amid park improvements and transport delays. A fainting incident on Waltham Street prompts quick aid. Local figures dialed in on civic happenings and justice stories.
In Superior Criminal Court last week Judge Bond ruled there was no government case after Assistant District Attorney Sughrue urged Supreme Court review while Neville's lawyer T W Coakley sought acquittal. The public is left puzzled as the ruling ends the matter. Also noted are whispers about Lew Mahoney and a well known young woman, Thomas Cahill of the Ancients at 84 appearing not in today’s parade, and Rev Isaac J Lansing delivering sermons praising Isaiah as a better poet than Byron.
The Episcopal Church University Board of Regents awards a post graduate seminary fellowship to Charles Harris Hayes for study at any institution, providing 750 dollars yearly for three years. Also noted are the forthcoming marriage of Prof. Robert Hausmann to the daughter of Herr Von Thaubach, a German minister, and a profile of Mrs. Vance's biography of her late husband. China plans further fundraising for the dowager Empress celebration, aiming to reach ten million more dollars.
Bishop Brady confirmed 248 children at Immaculate Conception Church and 206 at St Marys Church in Marlboro. Assistants included Rev. P A McKenna and Rev J J Conroy. Processions, bands, and societies joined the daylong rites as corner stone laying for St Anne's convent was announced. The convent, costing 30000 dollars, will serve about three hundred pupils.
The Goddard Seminary alumni in Barre Vermont nominate four trustees for the board. Named are F. W. Eddy of New York B. L. Dwinell of Brockton Hattie Spencer Brewer Hattie Foster Hames Bessie Frary Colonel J. G. Foster H. N. Pearce Hattie Towers of Richmond A. W. Dana of Topeka Kan the Rev. Ira Priest the Rev. J. Harry Holden J. W. Pattie F. B. Wilson S. T. Foster F. W. Durkee Professor O. K. Hollister O. H. Coolidge C. H. Wells of Tufts College.
Danvers June 3 The Rev C B Rice announced from the pulpit he will resign from the First Church of Danvers effective Sept 2 after thirty one years. He plans to become secretary of the Congregational Ministerial Union of Boston at a salary of 2000 a year. Rice has chaired the Danvers school committee for twenty five years and has served in the General Court. He is 70 and followed the tenure of Rev Dr Braman.
Quincy observers conduct commemorative services at Y M C A rooms honoring the London founding of the association on June 6 1844 by George Williams recently knighted by the Queen for founding the movement. Rev Walter Russell Breed delivered an afternoon address and plans for a Wednesday evening semi centennial celebration at the rooms.
The funeral for Patrick Terry of Somerville was held yesterday afternoon from his home at 488 Somerville Avenue. Rev Father J P F Kelly of St Joseph's Church conducted services. Burial followed at Mt Auburn in the family lot with pallbearers Dennis Collen Daniel Callaghan Charles Linehan Richard Salbey John Quinlan and William Armstrong.
Orange reports the contract to construct the new schoolhouse was awarded to J A McKenna of Orange for 24700 dollars.
John Watson returns from the Afghan War and meets Sherlock Holmes who moves into Baker Street. Holmes explains deduction as he analyzes a murder scene in which two men entered an empty house and a German-like clue appears. The tale shifts to a London investigation with constable Rance recounting chaotic clues and a late-night discovery, leading to further inquiry.
The method instructs washing and drying handkerchiefs then using two quarts of water with six drops of blueing, dissolving a pigeon's egg worth of raw starch, dipping each handkerchief, drying, and ironing flat. Fold methods include two inch cross fold and the standard box fold to preserve a fresh appearance.
The Boston summer theatre season opens with crowded houses and strong acts. Willie Collier debuts in A Back Number at the Museum while Patience remains at Tremont and Pirates of Penzance plays next week. Park Theatre features Radcliffe Keenan vaudeville with Kilanyi living pictures. Seabrooke returns in September. Barnum and Bailey circus comes soon.
On a cool wet morning the crowd still gathered along Winthrop and Revere beaches. The Winthrop Yacht Club enforced strict Sunday rules, keeping stands away and guiding orderly beachgoers while several yachts such as Naiad Myth Harbinger Fancy Virginia and others sailed or prepared for the tide. Dorchester cottage host James J. Graham entertained a large party including guests from Prince Edward Island St. Albans and Brockville at his summer home yesterday.
A promotion offers a full set of Stage Celebrities numbered 1 through 14 and other portfolios like World’s Fair Midway Types and Around the World. Save effort with the Complete Set Coupon on page 2, with over 100,000 sold already.
Vineyard Haven June 3 Cornelia Soule Captain Chadwick formerly from Robert's Harbor Maine bound for Philadelphia now at port leaking about 29 strokes per hour yet will proceed the vessel remains afloat amid the small craft harbor scene
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