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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for mail and Sunday editions, with payment in advance required. It notes address changes should include current and future details and warns about disconnection after expiration. Editor and publisher is A. Grosar.
The Democratic city committee presents a united front as Boston faces a crucial municipal election. Officials emphasize honorable conduct, pledged mutual support, and a solid party front to secure city governance under the amended charter and determine the future political balance.
The article lauds Dr. Thomas J. L. Jenks as head of the city's public institutions administrative board. It praises his proven efficiency, notes extensive scrutiny that vindicated the department, and suggests Mayor Curtis should seek to retain his services despite the burdens and responsibilities.
A hearing before the New York Board of Aldermen on a proposed street railway extension features a letter from the Metropolitan Street Railway claiming authorization to pay 100000 to the city in addition to statutory percentages. The Third Avenue company counters with a 250000 offer in addition to the usual percentages, a rare and striking gesture in public franchise negotiations.
The article contrasts street railway funding in cities, noting free transfers in New York where railroads contribute a portion of earnings to the city treasury. It questions whether West End should adopt a similar policy for Boston before pursuing a broader free transfer approach.
The governor vetoes salary bills with backbone while legislators dismiss the vetoes. Massachusetts officials, including the governor, are underpaid compared with rising private earnings. The piece argues for raises when conditions improve and urges proper compensation for Commonwealth officers.
Opponents seek an injunction limiting subway work to the Public Garden area. Lawyers argue the hole and piles already dug may stay while construction proceeds along the Common. The court likely will not halt a major city project approved by the Legislature and citizens.
Reports indicate William C. Whitney will decline the post and Charles Foster Olney may be promoted to Secretary of State after Gresham's death. The Post notes Olney's abilities and suggests a successor who supports the anti trust law, reflecting New England leadership.
The article reports a vote on free silver coinage with 421 yes and 336 no by 6 p.m. Balloters in favor are more active, and further balloting may clarify if opponents can stem the apparent silver majority.
A Milwaukee social circle forms a Boston style country club on Whitefish Bay road with a planned June 16 opening. Mrs Edward Sanderson spearheaded the effort, enlisting about 160 members after a visit to the Boston club. The piece also praises Mr Mario OBrien at the Mt Pleasant Club show and Major C Woolmer Williams of the Honorable Artillery Company at a Boston anniversary supper.
A Boston crowd treated a visiting dignitary with warm hospitality during a company tour. He sails from New York next Saturday while locals joke about copyright and portraits. Meanwhile Major Corbett’s team Hola and Headlight are highlighted as top boulevard racers.
John Wesley Fortune, a New York postman, grows aware of the private lives of his patrons along his route. He learns details about families and lovers through letters, becoming trusted and popular, yet increasingly intrusive as he imagines himself part of their intimate world.
A nameless agent, John Wesley Fortune, slickly hawks a book door to door, promising high commissions but faces cold refusals from Mrs. 130 and others. He endures a chilly street reception as neighbors peek from windows, unaware of his identity as the salesman. LeRoy Armstrong reports.
The prize story editor and assistants review solutions to the Lawyer's Secret from Post readers. Precisely 9321 entries were received within the stated time limit. Full results appear in the Sunday Post June 9.
French fashion writers predict smaller sleeves for summer with tight fitting mid arms and draped sleeves favored over puffed. Images show transition styles, including a back set puff with rosettes and a gown with a yoke bodice, girdle fullness, large buttons, and three circular skirt flaps.
Inquiries from the Boston Post dated May 31 1895 ask which offices in Massachusetts earn the title honorable and how many states grant the style his Excellency to governors. The reply notes governors United States senators representatives mayors and state legislators as possible holders and asserts every state uses the latter style for governors in some form.
Rain from Monday night delayed subway progress and stalled capstone work on the Public Garden walls. Engineers disagree on the preferred method to place the capstone. Heavy iron beams arrive from Carnegie works, each about two thousand pounds, as stone posts at Charles and Boylston streets are removed awaiting final subway completion.
Boston University president Warren delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Bromfield Street Methodist Church urging graduates to depart from Athens to Corinth. He warned that worldly Corinth awaits with wealth and pleasure, urging them to carry wisdom and purity and to build on a divine foundation amid coming trials.
The Boston University Alumni Association met at Young's Hotel where lawyers formed a large turnout. Officers were elected with C. C. Barton as president and a wide executive committee. Judge Kennedy led the dining procession, and remarks praised the Law School's vigor and its 1000 alumni in law.
A festive scene at Parker's last night as Boston University held an Epsilon Chapter banquet. President William B. Snow presided and led the proceedings in a formal gathering reflecting the university’s commencement celebrations.
Chicago June 4 Messrs Greenhut Morris and Hennessy appeared before Master in Chancery Booth in a whiskey trust examination Involving old management. Receiver McNulta present. Greenhut refused to disclose personal compensation or whiskey stock code. Case adjourned awaiting Judge Showalter ruling.
Joseph N Pastene trustee of Louis Boni estate faced two alleged widows Rosa Boni of Italy and Mary J Boni in Suffolk Probate Court. Mary J Boni proved marriage in 1859 and was deemed lawful wife and widow, granted legal allowance from about $10 000 estate. Appeal to Supreme Court planned. Boni immigrated from Italy forty years ago and became a prominent local Italian figure.
Michael F. Britton and Leroy L. Eberly were arrested yesterday on charges of breaking and entering and larceny of money from the New England office of the Home Life Insurance Company of New York. Eberly was a typewriter in the office. Britton, a blacksmith at 2340 Washington street. They had keys to the outer door and the safe and carried off two tin cash boxes, while missing a third box containing several thousand dollars.
William V. Ricker pleaded not guilty at Roxbury District Court to the murder of his father-in-law Monday night. He waived examination and was committed without bail without counsel while seeking British consul aid to hire defense. Peter Cunniff, son of the victim, was held at $300 as a witness.
The nine city hospital house officer vacancies on July 1 drew thirty applicants. Winners include Thomas B. Cooley, George F. Dow of Reading, Henry F. Willard of Dorchester, James A. Mahon of Dorchester, William Thorndike of Boston, Vivian Daniel of East Boston, Hyrum A. Anderson of Somerville, Charles S. Wright of Portland and James J. Curry of Charlestown. Dow Willard Mahon Thorndike Daniel Anderson Curry are Harvard Medical School third-class. Wright is fourth class. Wright is Bowdoin ’91. Dow Willard Thorndike Harvard ’92.
The New York and New Jersey Bridge Commission met in New York. Secretary Lerne will notify Secretary Lamont that the Union Bridge Company of New York submitted the only plan meeting all specifications. The design includes six tracks and guarantees a bridge cost not to exceed 25 million dollars.
Ward 23 fears diphtheria after the death of a 6 year old Germantown pupil from diphtheria. Principal A M Merrill sent home exposed students and tightened safety steps as several more children fall ill among Emile Weschroth’s family.
Ottawa June 4 Sir Charles Tupper minister of marine and fisheries says he will urge abolition of the license fee and restrictions on Americans fishing in Canadian waters if the United States acts to relax restraints on Canadians using American waters or selling farm products.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy McAdoo told the Naval War College audience that officers should be diplomats to excel in foreign waters. He urged linking the college with the Navy Department's naval intelligence office for enhanced efficiency.
Rome June 4 The Vatican states the Pope's decree on Archbishop Kenrick of St Louis was misinterpreted and that Kenrick is not deposed but simply given an assistant, correcting a church leadership error.
In Rome on June 4 the Pope spoke with Cardinal Gibbons about faith and the Catholic University at Washington. He also showed keen interest in the United States and its affairs.
The Castle Square Opera Company presents Fra Diavolo with strong cast and improved staging. Mrs Baldwin again wows audiences at the B Square Theatre with her stage feats. The Sphinx continues to draw society, Trilby at the Boston Theatre excites crowds, and a noted slipper contest plus Kerry fair entertainments draw families at Austin Stone's Museum.
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