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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post discusses Judge Harmon, successor to Mr. Olney in the Department of Justice, as a corporation lawyer. It argues that serving corporations does not preclude faithful public service and that a conscience driven lawyer with corporate experience may be highly skilled for the people's service.
General Miles commends the Massachusetts militia, calling it a fair representation of the State’s patriotism. He notes its vigor, skilled training, and strong worker soldiers who contribute to the Commonwealth’s defense, urging recognition for officers and men.
The board rejected Alderman Allen's partial disclosure order, likening it to the Lexon Senate rejection. The March and April meal bills cover only a small part of city expenses, and proponents urge complete six month records or none. Public funds are public property and should reveal all dinner bills, not a selective sample.
The article lauds Mayor Curtis for filling appointed posts with capable individuals. Pilsbury moves to the Board of Health, Carr joins the Public Library Board, adding strong financial expertise. The piece urges continued prudent selections, noting future mayoral appointments are the most critical and should avoid risky experiments.
The commentary argues that amendments create a bias in how city officials are chosen. Some officials would be appointed by the Mayor without confirmation while others require Aldermen confirmation. The piece warns this reversion to mixed methods is a backward step from reform.
The article extols the Maxim automatic machine gun as the era’s dominant weapon, likening infantry equipped with it to a walking mitrailleuse or Gatling gun. It argues little remains to improve arms for individual soldiers and recalls historical muskets versus rapid modern fire.
The store lists boating and yachting goods, bicycle suits, light suits, serges, seersucker to order, and flags for military use. Other items include striped duck and white duck trousers for boys and men, with Oak Hall at 82 to 44 North Street offering these leading articles this week.
The writer argues that advancing killing machines will make war a near total annihilation contest, prompting society to question war's purpose and urging peace efforts as unlikely to stop it. The piece suggests war may end when firearms become equally deadly for all sides.
A Citizen column praises Conductor 142 on the East Boston line for neat dress courtesy and restraint over charges. The piece also discusses the University of New York graduating ten women as lawyers and social attitudes toward working women and motherhood in law.
The Milford Times highlights the Boston Post's Sunday edition as outstanding with capital illustrations editorial variety and world news. It features Caroline Lockhart's bold diving adventure wearing an iron helmet and bathing suit as a landmark female achievement aboard Boston Harbor.
The story follows Lena Nay lor, 18, pressed by her father and suitor Albert Blake into a marriage arranged for wealth and status. Lena and Albert secretly marry after she asserts her choice, while Blake confronts vanity and Naylor contends with misplaced pride before reconciliation.
A bicyclist writer objects to K. O. B. for slandering young bicyclists. He recalls injuries from bicycles but argues bicycles offer joy and parallels the eloquence of John B. H. Russell. He suggests K. O. B. could start with limited restrictions.
Washington delegates will lead the Christian Endeavor gathering with flags on display as 600 to 700 Maine delegates stop in Portland for a prayer meeting at Williston Church. A 8x10 flag decorates the ae building as fans vie for tickets to the June 12 choir rehearsal and June 30 convention events featuring Percy Foster and leaders Clark Hill Dick inson Boynton Lowden.
Mrs Edward Parker Deacon, seen in Boston, visited the Vendome and Old Colony depot before taking a train to Bridgewater to reunite with her children. The custody battle grant from French courts to Mr Deacon preceded this first meeting in nearly two years, ending with a joyful return to Boston.
The Pawtucket Post, echoing the Boston Post, notes the United States Cordage Company receivership marks a final bursting of McKinley era bubbles. It hopes the appointed managers may rehabilitate the firm honorably, but underscores a clear lesson in commercial dishonor.
June Gordon writes from Brookline about riding West End cars to the city. After a Tremont street car transfer was refused by the conductor she was left without money and asks why only single transfers exist and why a starter at Roxbury Crossing is needed for a city transfer.
The Board of Aldermen retains some confirmation authority after Mayor Curtis sent in multiple appointments, including Wheeler Buckner Williamson Sproules Parker and Fowler, some already rejected. Curtis also submitted new nominees for park commission library trustee health board and overseers of the poor, while hospital trustees pressed for 68000 to open the contagious wards and avert beds shortage amid rising diphtheria cases.
The board discussed licensing delays and street policy including a five minute loiter rule on Otis Street from 11 am to 2 pm. They heard about widening Alford Street costs and corporate protests about mail car stand policies. Several new appointments were announced for park, health, and library roles.
Ex governor Long, long connected with Cottage street Hingham, has purchased his grandfather’s Buckfield homestead in Oxford County Maine. He plans to use it as a summer residence.
Hiram Morse a Roxbury store owner and confectioner disappeared Thursday morning after acting oddly for weeks. Standing 6 feet 8 inches, 10 pounds, with a brown mustache, he left with a pedlar friend toward Atlantic Avenue and has not been seen since. His wife and four children face hardship as neighbors recall a troubled, wandering temperament and an acute melancholia noted by Mrs Morse and others.
Mary A. Dodge also known as Gail Hamilton remained in nearly the same state in Washington on June 10. Her morning showed a slight improvement but no signs of permanent recovery were observed.
The annual session of the National Section Cadets of Temperance of North America convened in Dahlgren Hall South Boston with about fifty delegates from Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Maine. Officers were elected and installed including John B. Simpson of Connecticut as Most Worthy Patron EB Harrison Meade of New York as Most Worthy Vice Patron and R A Bpeece of Pennsylvania as Most Worthy Secretary.
The annual mid summer festival at Bennet 8, a popular hot weather attraction, will be held Saturday July 20. A Boston baseball grounds venue owner offers space and a New York city Working Boys' Home band volunteers. Athletic events under A A U and M V M drives, plus tumbling exhibitions, are planned for the charity occasion.
Hundreds of custom house employees await the investigating commission’s proposals for clerical salary cuts across departments. Collector Warren reviews the findings before sending them to the Treasury Secretary for approval. The package also suggests modest appraiserstaff increases and small boosts in other units.
A reader urges the district attorney not to prosecute the author of a Supreme Court postal card. The writer warns a political party could use the card as a platform plank and gain votes, arguing against politically charged actions. The piece critiques prosecutorial policy and electoral strategy.
Advices from Honolulu confirm William B. Castle has been appointed the Hawaiian government's minister to Washington, succeeding Reverend Thurston. The move follows reports that Castle will take over the Washington post.
Nick Young reappoints Danny Campbell to the umpire staff after Campbell resigned during a West Coast illness in the club season. Campbell fills the vacancy left by Betts.
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