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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1894
Page
4
The piece condemns the Legislature for expelling Rep Doyle while seating his elected colleague under the same circumstances. It criticizes two days of action under the Republican State committee and calls the majority’s conduct shameful and unjust. Contempt is the prevailing sentiment.
The piece smiles at Lord Rosebery who just married an heiress and captured the Derby, noting that his good fortune is seen as an omen for larger tasks. It highlights his role in the coal miners' dispute and questions whether he can finalize Home Rule for Ireland.
The report decries the Gray committee investigation as secretive and ineffective. It argues witnesses evade cross examination and key questions, leaving no true light on the alleged matters.
Opinion argues the Bell Telephone stock increase bill offers Governor Greenhalge a pivotal choice. Veto would align with the people against corporate power, while signing could elevate Pillsbury as the people’s ally in the race. The piece stresses the high stakes of executive aid to a massive corporation.
The text notes holders with eighty nine million dollars of stock on which the public must pay interest. It calls Governor Greenhalge a man of nerve and suggests he should seize the opportunity with eagerness.
Advocate attaching a referendum requirement before Boston approves the Meigs elevated railroad bill. Public support hinges on submitting the measure to a popular vote. Legislature can amend later, but without referendum it remains an imposed measure. Sending the bill to voters removes the main objection.
The mayor's choice aims to improve Cambridge water service with Edward F. Burns, a newspaper man, praised for intelligence and experience. Officials say his dedication to Cambridge welfare marks him as a capital water commissioner and a fitting appointment.
The article notes relief at Senate approval of the sugar schedules and urges rapid passage to advance the tariff bill. It predicts the conference committee will reshape the bill to align with Democratic ideas and stresses that further delay harms overall business confidence.
The Observant Citizen commends Bishop Lawrence for appointing Rev Dr George S Converse as Episcopal archdeacon of Boston. Converse, 65, longtime rector of St John’s Tremont Street, founded the Mission, now with about 400 communicants, and serves as president of the standing committee.
The dispute centers on Governor Greenhalge not attending a Congregational Union dinner at Music Hall. F P Shumway Jr cites a May 21 letter and an agreed plan to ferry the Governor to Music Hall. the Governor reportedly kept the message and did not appear. Shumway says the Governor broke his word.
Watson meets Holmes in London after returning from war and the pair move into Baker Street. Holmes uses deduction to link a Brixton murder to American Drebber and secretary Stangerson, while Gregson and Lestrade pursue the case. The Charpentier boarding house holds key testimonies and a sisterly warning follows.
Boston theatre notes describe the Park Theatre living pictures drawing large crowds and provoking moral interest. John Stetson defends the innovation while Frank J. Keenan's farewell benefit at the Grand Opera House draws enthusiastic applause. Upcoming acts include Camille D Arville, Patience at Tremont, and a bustling Berlin of vaudeville and living pictures across multiple venues.
The Choir Guild of Massachusetts held its fourth annual festival at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street with a large audience. Participating choirs included Emmanuel of Boston St John Lowell House of Prayer Lowell Grace Medford St Paul Dedham. Conductor was George L Osgood and organist Louis S Thompson presided.
Over 100000 sold and the full set of 1 to 14 is now ready. Use the Complete Set Coupon on Page 2 to save you bother. Complete sets of World’s Fair Midway Types and Around the World Portfolios also obtainable with the coupon.
New York reports Lillian Russell will travel to Europe under D Oyley Carte with a long London season and provincial tours before visiting continental capitals. Lawyer Hummel says she is not yet ready to file divorce proceedings from Signor erugint.
The letter urges support for the Egypt Exploration Fund highlighting discoveries at the Dashoor pyramid and Hatass temple site. It notes subscriptions of $25 grant membership with reports and volumes, and directs readers to contact Rev Dr William C Winslow at 525 Beacon Street Boston or the fund’s office at 15 Blagden Street Boston for circulars and information.
Everett L. Hill of Boston married Annie B. Goodwin of Manchester at her home 382 Hanover Street. Rev Lewis Malvern united the couple. The bride wore white silk with orange blossoms. Berkshire Life Insurance associates gave a solid silver tea set and $50 in gold was presented to the bride. They plan a White Mountains honeymoon and a Newton Centre home.
The Boston Post investigates an old state bread law requiring bakers to provide a 5 cent loaf and finds it largely ignored in Boston and vicinity. The piece argues that underweight loaves with high flour costs amount to deliberate fraud, urging standardization and enforcement.
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