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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1894
Page
4
A Hancock descendant who passed West Point entrance exams was rejected by the medical board for being five pounds underweight. The writer questions rigid adherence to weight rules given his distinguished lineage and urges consideration beyond mere ounces, suggesting a case to cut red tape.
Representative Knell praises the Springfield Republican and the Boston Post on the Legislature floor for honest effort in the people's cause. The papers are lauded for resisting a major monopoly and standing with the public, a recognition few in Massachusetts press have received.
The piece argues the Democratic party bears responsibility for Beacon Hill legislation while noting Democratic lawmakers like Kneil and Coakley helped extend votes on the Bell Telephone 30,000,000 stock watering. It laments the lack of a solid Democratic stand against the corporate friendly measure.
A Massachusetts newspaper urges Governor Greenhalge to veto a legislative bill that would exempt Bell Telephone from stock watering laws. It argues the measure would give stock to shareholders at par, costing the public $60,000,000 in value and interest. The piece portrays the governor as the People's champion who could gain lasting renown by vetoing the bill.
The Legislature defeated the Bell Telephone Company stock-watering challenge and the Post condemns the chamber for siding with corporate interests. The paper maintains its stance that defeat on principle serves the public good, even as it laments the outcome.
The street and business community condemn a proposed $20,000,000 capital increase for the Bell Telephone Company. They warn the plan makes Bell a quasi public entity and could expose the public to risk as the company risks speculation and disaster. The Post notes Bell already dominates telephone service nationally and within its subsidiaries. The governor’s signature could cement this shift and face strong public opposition.
The Senate weighs Swallow's amendment requiring Boston voters to accept the measure before it becomes operative. Opponents call the plan an outrage and a theft from residents while merchants and property owners urge public approval as the only fair path. If accepted, the bill gains life. if rejected, it is condemned as harmful to Boston.
The Senate's decision to omit administrative sections is praised as prudent. The focus should be on shaping the tariff itself and its schedules while delaying reform of import revenue collection and the administration of the tariff law until after the main bill is settled.
The Observant Citizen notes Boston fire underwriters have asked ex Assistant U S District Attorney Wyman to run for state fire marshal citing his criminal law and insurance knowledge. Whitcomb’s odds are not slight.
A Boston observer recounts a diverse group of seven children on Tremont Street heading to school, describes a ride on the Highland avenue electric line with dust issues, and notes social events with West Somerville leaders. It also mentions a memorial for Jerry McCarthy and lists Bostonians sailing to Antwerp and Liverpool aboard the Waesland and Germanic.
A roundup notes Bishop Hall moving to Rock Point in Burlington Vermont and Rudyard Kipling settling in Vermont while Vanity Fair cites Central America. Congressman McKeighan once campaigned across 10000 miles visiting every settlement in his Nebraska district. Arsene Houssaye, librettist and writer, reaches age 80.
The measure faces a pivotal decision in Boston politics as supporters push to either kill the Meigs Bill or place it before the people for a direct vote. The outcome could reshape legislative power and municipal governance in the city.
The New England Woman's Press Association held its annual field day at Miss Alice Stone Blackwell's Pope's Hill home. Over fifty guests enjoyed the gardens and views of the Neponset River while celebrating Lucy Stone's legacy. Notable attendees included Miss Blackwell, Mr. Henry B. Blackwell, and guest of honor Mr. Channes Chatschumian of the University of Leipzig.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island denounces a New York newspaper’s claim he is or was under financial obligations to the American Sugar Refining Company. He calls the allegation false and villainous, stating he never had any direct or indirect obligation to Mr. Searles or anyone tied to the sugar firm.
News item reports the sudden death of former Senator Bishop W. Perkins of Kansas in Washington yesterday. Perkins, a prominent political figure, had served in the U.S. Senate and was known for his influence in state and national affairs.
Treasury shows fixed stance against bond issuance while New York national banks hold gold totaling 99,652,472 dollars, about 82 million more than the U S Treasury. This discrepancy highlights a major shift in reserve assets and public financing dynamics.
A fragmented note discusses the Meigs Bill in Boston urging either passage by the people or its defeat. The item signals a major public vote or legislative challenge facing residents and officials in the city.
Rome June 2. A forecast of the pope’s encyclical letter portrays him seeking unity of faith worldwide. He aims to reconcile schisms, invites Oriental churches to union, appeals to Slavs, and urges Protestants to return to the Roman church for one faith governed by the gospel.
The Manola Mason company presents The Mascot at Park Theatre with Marion Manola as Bettina and Mr Mason as Pippo. George Wilson debuts as Lorenzo XVII and George Boniface as Rocco while Helen Dayne Trixie Friganza and others fill the cast.
The Barge Rowing Association met at the Lafayette Club rooms and decided to postpone action on several propositions until Friday night. A follow up meeting will be held at the Charles Rivers rooms located at 116 Cambridge street.
Combined totals from Crand Total i060 Trains and 2712 2167 Globes Journals and Advertisers reflect page data from The Post Alcne Globe. Figures listed as 143 232 181 226 243 187, indicating multiple category totals across publications.
The document notes J B O'Reilly J H Hickey and H Crosskill swearing to a statement in Boston on June 1 1894 before Justice B Leighton Beal. It records trains numbers and locations in Suffolk Massachusetts with formal oath language.
A correction states the deceased Dr. Greene of Arlington was not the owner of Dr. Greene's Nervura remedy. The Nervura product is owned by Drs. F. B. and J. A. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston and they continue treating patients at their office.
At 1 PM the Thayer Memorial Library was dedicated in Uxbridge. Rev C A Roys opened with prayer before an orchestral overture. Edward C Thayer presented the building and Waldo F E Rawson accepted on behalf of the town. Judge A A Putnam gave the dedication address.
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