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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1894

Page

4

Post Publishing Company notice in Boston era

Entered as Second Class Matter. Advertising money sent at the receiver's risk. All checks drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company. Office 259 Washington Street Boston. Subscriptions paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration without notice. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly contact us by mail. KE A Grozer Editor and Publisher.

Aarner's Risx Post Publishing Company KE. A. Grozer Samuel W. Clifford Frank J. Maloney Court Street The Post

Legislature Favored In Tariff Bill Standoff

Pools form around the tariff bill outcome with the Massachusetts Legislature the favorite to endure longest. The body shows some signs of distress but its staying power remains immense.

Massachusetts

Parable Flags Flawed Street Cleaning Efforts

A parable urges the police to view ash cart waste collection as merely shifting refuse to public streets, warning that city cleanliness would worsen while odors intensify. It contrasts with current street-cleaning actions being undertaken.

Carter

Treasury gold reserves near historic lows but national gold supply up

The article states the treasury gold reserve is approaching a historic low while overall country gold remains higher than last year. It argues there is enough money for public use, denies panic or hoarding, and credits Democratic Congress monetary reforms. It asserts tariff passage will cement confidence and contrasts with the Sherman Silver Act.

Democratic Congress

Senator Hoar Foresees Tariff Reform Fading

The article notes Senator Hoar predicting tariff reform will not endure, arguing the stars and people oppose it while liberty brings victory. It compares his rhetoric to four years ago on the force bill, insisting the current tariff reform will survive and Hoar will benefit alongside Americans.

Senator Hoar Hoar Heaven Heaven and Earth Republican Party Mr. Hoar

Meigs elevated railway bill referred to people of Boston

The Meigs bill faces assignment debate in the House. The editor urges referring the measure to a Boston vote for public consent before any elevated transit scheme is pushed. Killing or sending it to the voters would clarify the city’s wishes and prevent injustice.

Boston

Prosecution Demanded Over Ward 17 Election Fraud

The writer urges the State House to begin Ward 17 fraud prosecutions, condemning the unseating of a majority vote winner as an outrage. It calls for vigorous action and exemplary punishment to preserve popular government, while criticizing the House for blundering injustice.

State House of Representatives

The Coal Settlement End of Prolonged Mine Strife

Editorial argues for accepting the coal settlement to end the long conflict between miners and operators in the bituminous fields. It notes a ten cent per ton wage advance as progress and urges stopping violence by the less responsible faction, warning the strike was becoming an industrial war.

Agreed Arbitration Seen In Miner Labor Clash

Miners drift from control of leaders prompting state militia intervention in multiple states. Public sympathy toward the workers threatened by a view of outlawry, but an incomplete agreement has been reached and arbitration is planned for future disputes.

Meigs scheme compared to Cape Cod canal collapse

The piece argues West End opposition to the Meigs project is unlikely, citing lessons from the failed Cape Cod canal scheme. It notes lavish capital and bond plans that collapsed when funds did not materialize, warning investors and cities to heed similar risks in Meigs. The author stresses caution amid Boston’s street politics and marshland contrasts.

West End Meigs Cape Cod Canal Company Cape Cod Canal Company Boston Sandwich

Democrats Oppose Bell Bill Roll Now Published

The Post prints the roll of Democratic House members who upheld the substitute Bell Telephone bill. It criticizes the vote as a gift of 30 million to Bell shareholders and urges those who supported the bill to reconsider, warning constituents will judge their action as the bill’s passage becomes clearer.

State House of Representatives Bell Telephone House Bell

Civic Oration Chosen for Boston Fourth of July

The Hon. Joseph H. O Neil is selected to deliver the municipal Fourth of July oration in Boston. He is described as a forcible speaker who speaks to intellect and heart, with a proven record in state campaigns and a place among distinguished city orators from 1783 onward.

Joseph H. O'Neil O'Neil Boston

The Improvement of Boston Awakening Public Spirit

The Alderman Barry measure signals a new interest in Boston’s material development. The piece argues Boston lags Western cities and needs energetic action to unlock its untold growth potential.

Alderman Barry Boston

Observant Citizens Note Kindness of Italian Laborers in Boston

A Boston suburb scene shows Italian workers yielding sidewalk space to cyclers with smiles and good will. Other items: Chase denies link between Watch and Ward Society and Dr. Lansing. a restaurant owner hires only attractive waitresses. Coxey plans to run for Congress. Fitzgerald's industrial army whereabouts sought. 5000 bathed at City Point. O'Neil to deliver Fourth of July oration at Boston Theatre. Mayor approves.

Boston Padrone Chase The Watch and Ward Society Dr. Lansing Lansing Park Street Coxey Congress Fitzgerald

Veteran Yard retires after thirty one years service

Yard, after more than thirty one years in Uncle Sam’s service, is placed on the retired list with a $31 monthly pension. He lost part of his limb at Gettysburg and served two terms in the army and six in the marine corps. He will live in Maplewood and continues to work despite retirement.

Yard Sam Gettysburg Army Marine Corps Maplewood

Notable People and Quick Takes From The Week

President Cleveland rests after a summer illness. Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz wed Miss Ethel Small of Melvale Maryland. Cambridge announces senior wrangler in mathematics, a woman named Johnson. Herman Oelrichs of New York, Harvard Yale race referee, famed for quick fists and athletic wins. The referee decides if water is too choppy for the race if wind rises.

Eugene de Mitkiewicz Wharton Barker Ethel Small Melvale Cambridge University Eng Johnson Cambridge Herman Oelrichs New York Oelrichs

Dickson Louden Marries Morris Hunker Dickson

Isabella J Louden daughter of Mrs Herbert Bemis of Allston married Morris Hunker Dickson of Pueblo Colorado at Church of the Good Shepherd Cortes Street. Rev Jarvis Prescott officiated with Rev Stanley Searing. A reception followed at Copley Square Hotel.

Isabella J. Louden Morris Hunker Dickson Pueblo Col Allston Mina M. Sutton Charlestown B. F. Louden Sidney W. Bartlett W. N. Borden Brookline T. J. Johnson B. S. Haley John Burns Cambridge Edward Spencer Dickson Pittsburg

Lowell License Board Members Named and Profiles

Lowell June 12 The mayor announced the license commissioners John A Faulkner chairman six years E S Foss four years L J Smith two years The first two are Republicans the latter a Democrat Faulkner co owner of Faulkner mills Ward 6 Foss ex representative who resigned today active Republican worker Smith Democrat manager of a large ready made clothing store chief ranger of the Foresters of Massachusetts and representative for laboring men

Lowell John A. Faulkner E. S. Foss L. J. Smith Faulkner Faulkner Mills The Foresters of Massachusetts

Chaungy Hall Diplomas Promoted Scholars for MIT and English Courses

Yesterday Chauncy Hall school held promotion day with recitations and singing. Diplomas were awarded to scholars including Charles Chessman Paul Russ George Adams Henry Belcher Miles Brooks Fred Twombly Ernest Russ Albion Sargent and Robert Tenney for a Massachusetts Institute of Technology program and Charles Fletcher Maurice Sellers Guy Mitchell for the English course.

Chauncy-Hall School Charles FF. Chessman Paul D. Russ George M. Adams Henry C. Belcher Miles E. Brooks Fred H. Twombly Ernest Fk’. Russ Ailston Sargent Robert M. Tenney Massachusetts T Institute of Technology Charles M. Fletcher Maurice G. Sellers Guy M. Mitchell

Criticised Rev Berle Letter Corrects Memorial Day Statement

A. A. Berle of the Brighton Congregational Church Boston denies linking himself to a G A R post address on Memorial Sunday or mentioning the A P A in public speeches. He asserts he bears no connection to the criticized Bos ton minister named Berle and signs the letter June 11 1894.

Post Mr. Berle Berle Boston G. A. R. Post A. A. Berle Brighton Congregational Church

Vermont Masons Hold Annual Conclave in Burlington

Burlington Vermont June 12 on the second day of Masonic week the Grand Commandery Knights Templars held their annual conclave. Officers and a large state delegation attended with Past Grand Commanders G O Tyler Kittredge Haskins D M Bacon A A Hall W F Lewis present. Sir Marsh O Perkins of Windsor delivered the grand commander's address after committee appointments.

Burlington Grand Commandery Knights Templars G. O. Tyler Kittredge Haskins D. M. Bacon A. A. Hall W. F. Lewis Marsh O. Perkins Windsor

Browne Brother of City Councilman Buried in Calvary

Thomas F. Browne died in St. Louis from indigestion after a brief illness and was buried from SS. Peter and Paul’s Church. He was the brother of Councilman John J. Browne, Ward 13. Pallbearers included William M. McHugh, Thomas M. Gill, Patrick F. Lydon, Michael J. Melledy, William C. Tirrell and James Donovan. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham.

Thomas F. Browne St. Louis SS. Peter and Paul's John J. Browne William M. McHugh Thomas M. Gill Patrick F. Lydon Michael J. Melledy William C. Tirrell James Donovan Calvary Cemetery Waltham

Six Thieves Captured After Depot Raid in Boston Corners

In Winsted Connecticut six thieves were captured by deputies after breaking into Silvernail's New York depot and store in Boston Corners New York last night. The loot was found on their persons. After a hearing this evening they were jailed to await requisition papers.

Winsted, Conn Silvernail New York Boston Corners N. Y

Two Years for Stealing a Pocketbook in Hartford

In Superior Court Joseph Coyne was sentenced to two years in state prison for stealing a pocketbook from Rose Bischof of Hartford. The June 12 ruling underscores a theft case heard in the Connecticut city.

Hartford Conn Superior Court Joseph Coyne State Prison Rose Bischof

Havemeyer pushes for fair sugar tariff in Washington hearing

Henry C. Havemeyer of New York, head of the American Sugar Refining Co., told a congressional investigating committee he sought fair treatment for the sugar industry and favored an ad valorem duty. He said no concerted plan among sugar interests existed and that after rates were set he sought to influence changes. He noted no campaign contributions by himself or the trust. The piece also notes indictments of newspaper men for refusing to reveal sources and discusses McKinley bill schedules impacting New England mills and cotton textiles.

Washington Henry C. Havemeyer New York American Sugar Refining Company The Sugar Trust Carlisle Gorman Brice Smith Havemeyer Congress Finance and Ways and Means Committees Finance Committee Hill Johns. Shriver New York Mail and Express EB. J. Edwards Philadelphia Press Senatorial Investigating Committee Ste Fall River New Bedford New England

Reed Was Right On Sugar Policy, Nash Spaulding Says

John P. Spaulding of Nash Spaulding Co. confirms Henry R. Reed of the firm testified to free sugar harming the business. Spaulding notes Reed’s views align with others in the sugar trade and says twenty prominent sugar men congratulated Reed on his testimony.

John P. Spaulding Nash, Spaulding & Co Revere Post Henry R. Reed Sugar Trust Investigation Committee Washington Spaulding Reed

Padrone Inquiry and Tariff Debate Highlight Senate Session

Senator Chandler called for Treasury information on the padrone system and possible measures to curb it, noting Italian government interest and representations from Baron Fava. Senator Hoar spoke on Southbridge spectacle-lens industry and tariff effects, while votes on duty amendments proceeded and Sherman and Quay prepared further tariff remarks.

Washington Chandler Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Baron Fava United States Stump Senator Hoar Southbridge Mass Hoar Yeas Sherman Senate Quay Them

St Johns Mission strawberry festival and Winthrop social notes

The North Shore reports a St John s Mission strawberry festival in Winthrop Town Hall with a large crowd and a varied program led by Mr Lawrence Neebe. It also notes the upcoming Ladies Aid Society rose party at Shirley Bijou, a grand opening ball at the new Winthrop Hotel, rail service updates, and a successful organ fund musicale in Revere with visiting Chicago musicians.

Carl Fischer Bennett Wesley Tyler Ladies’ Aid Society Shirley Bijou Shirley Winthrop Winthrop Society Boston Providence Worcester Portland New England Messrs. Millen & Slatter

Fall River Manufactures Express Pleasure Over Senate Action

Fall River manufacturers voiced considerable pleasure today as news from the Senate actions circulated. The report notes local industry cheering a favorable development and potential impacts on jobs and production in the area.

Fal River

Senate committee considers petition on nationalizing industry

The Senate special committee investigating the causes of distress opened a preliminary meeting in Washington. They reviewed the Morrison I Swift petition endorsed by New England workers and the New England Industrial Congress, requesting nationalization of industry. The panel will accept written statements and hear one representative from any organization that wishes to appear.

Washington Senate Morrison I. Swift New England New England Industrial Congress

House Refuses Indian Commission Payment Provision

Washington June 12 The House refused to add to the Indian appropriation bill any provision to pay the expenses of the Indian Commission under the act of 1869.

Washington Indian Commission

Cape Cod Life Station Contract Awarded

The life saving station at Cahoon's Hollow Cape Cod was awarded to George G Gill of Reading the lowest bidder at 4687 dollars on June 12.

Washington Cahoon’s Hollow Cape Cod George G. Gill Reading

Swiftites Return to New England from Washington

The Swift-Fitzgerald contingent of Coxey's army known as the New England Industrial Army arrived in Newark at noon on their homeward trip to Boston. Half the force was lost en route and the remaining members lament the reception they faced in Washington. They held a public meeting in Newark tonight.

Newark N. J Swift- Fitzgerald Coxey’s Army New England Industrial Army Boston Washington

Torpedo Station Inspection Praises Newport Visit

Assistant Secretary of the Navy McAdoo and Captain Bunce toured the Newport torpedo station. Officials in Washington praised the station for careful detail, rapid work, and low costs during the inspection tour.

Newport R. I McAdoo Bunce Consolidated Washington

Opera Company Planned for Park Theatre This Summer

Negotiations between John Stetson Marion Manola and John Mason end with the trio set to head an opera company at the Park Theatre for the summer. Opening night likely June 21 with a selected cast, production name undisclosed, rehearsals to start immediately. The Tremont and Museum revues, living pictures at the Park, and new vaudeville features draw crowds as plans unfold.

Marion Manola John Mason the Park Theatre John Stetson Park Theatre

King of banjoists Mr Pee Shortis Returns to Boston

A Boston born banjo virtuoso nicknamed king of banjoists, Mr Pee Shortis, wowed audiences in London and England. Boston citizens plan a musical in Horticultural Hall next Thursday to welcome his return and spotlight his exceptional technique and melodic banjo performances.

P. Cc Short Boston England Horticultural Hall London The Daily Chronicle Pee. Shorfis Shortis

Maine A. O. H. convention completes organization

Lewiston Me June 12 The A. O. H. convention completed its organization and appointed committees for new business. Enthusiasm ran high as the evening session began at nine with keen interest in selecting a delegate.

Lewiston

Connecti cut Pomological Society Field Day in South Glastonbury

Hartford June 12 The State Board of Agriculture and New England fruit growers are invited to attend the Connecticut Pomological Society field day at the Hale fruit farm and nursery in South Glastonbury tomorrow.

Hartford Conn State Board of Agriculture New England Connecticut Pomological Society G. H J. H. Hale South Glastonbury

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