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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1893
Page
4
Washington despatches propose buying gold coin by issuing legal tender notes. Critics doubt legality of printing more greenbacks and warn of a practical flaw. Holders could redeem notes for gold at the Treasury and reclaim their metal without leaving the building.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company elevates Captain Fottler to captaincy, marking a historic honor for the venerable organization. The militia’s cannon boomed as the corps celebrated a new name in a campaign described with valor and pride, reinforcing public security.
The excerpt laments the rising use of electric road wagons on Breokline roads and predicts widespread adoption ahead. It notes bicycles and other vehicles already mingle with traditional animal drawn traffic and hints at dangers from privately owned electric wagons. The piece cites Fiske Warren as an owner of such a contrivance, likening its rarity to the Sultan of Turkey.
The article notes ongoing progress in converting highways into electric courses and speculates that the subject may be awaiting word from Mr. Warren. It frames the development as a rapid regional advancement in transportation infrastructure.
The editorial urges rapid repeal of the Sherman silver purchase act to restore public confidence and stabilize finances. It argues for a special session of Congress and suggests issuing $100 million in new bonds to bolster gold reserves, contrasting Cleveland’s policies with Harrison’s debt reduction.
The jury was chosen promptly without friction and with mutual confidence from both sides. The process respected informed opinions and allowed capable jurors who have formed views, with twelve members expected to render an intelligent and just verdict as the trial proceeds.
The proposal to award the elevated road contract to the bidder with best terms may exclude all but the West End company. The writer urges opening the process to all responsible bidders to avoid fault in this provision.
The Post withholds its congratulations on the retirement of Mr. J Edward Addicks from leading the Boston Gas Trust. It would cheer the directors bondholders stockholders and the public but for the moment the note remains suspended awaiting a better time.
Mayor Coughlin and Marshal Hilliard receive credit for detaining Jose Correiro, alleged Bertha Manchester killer, arraigned in Fall River. Police work described as tracing, running down, and delivering justice, reflecting well on city leadership and detective talent.
The Fall River Herald notes that David Hall Rice shows monomania, suggesting Republicans should drop him at term end, comparing him to a political figure named Burchard and implying he is not fit for continued public life.
The George A. Baker opera company opened at Bowdoin Square Theatre with The Beggar Student and plans for The Black Hussar. Barnum & Bailey Circus showcases Chiko the gorilla on Huntington avenue. Other attractions include Viola Pomeroy in Pert at the Howard and a busy Grand Museum and Grand Opera House schedule with Colleen Bawn and promenade concerts through six weeks.
Ada Sweet of Chicago argues that women thrive publicly only within thinking women’s clubs. Greek delegate Mme Callirrhoe Parren attends with interpreter husband. The piece also mentions Brigham Young’s first wife in Chicago and Gloucester’s revival of a royal lamprey ple tradition with the Duke of Beaufort carrying the city’s arms.
Lady Brooke in England pioneered a floral charity event by organizing a Cafe des Fleurs in Chelmsford's Corn Exchange. The Essex SPCA fundraiser featured flower crafted tents and tea tables, each booth run and decorated by county ladies to raise funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Juvenile pianist Miss Madeline Payne, English, just thirteen, opened in London with a lengthy program featuring Godard’s Valse Chromatique. Her display of brilliancy and musical feeling drew an encore, after which she plans to study in Germany to further develop her talents.
The Sisterhood of St Francis in Canada and the Gray Nuns in America lead Catholic women in caring for the sick and homeless. United States nun orders number over fifty with tens of thousands. About 4600 Catholic schools are run by Sisters. Katherine Drexel funds new schools for Indians and colored races. St Frances Academy Baltimore is run by colored women.
At the Woman's Congress the Catholic conference impressed attendees with a joint platform by Unitarian Mrs Avery and Catholic Mrs Toomy from California who presided. Mrs Toomy praised Catholic institutions nationwide and Mrs Henrodin highlighted missionary efforts of French sisters in Canada 206 years ago. The conference aims to form a permanent organization of Catholic women.
London crowds report in the House of Commons as Chamberlain questions grave errors in excise accounts that could erase the £500,000 planned for Ireland’s Home Rule fund. Gladstone replies inquiries were made into the financial clauses cited.
A collection of quirky lines and puns from several newspapers. Snappy quips touch on cola coffee, ocean raids on bars, a shark bite joke, a tippler's head, a sausage machine mishap, a literary journal return, marriage licenses vs lottery law, banana plant wrapping paper, and sidewalk peel traps.
Letter from New Bedford Massachusetts shows a reader praising The Post Law Coupons and prompt reply saving $7 a year. The writer notes ten months of home delivery and mentions a framed copy of The One Hundred Massachusetts Notabilities. Signed G. E. Monroe Purchase Street.
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