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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1894
Page
4
Nature smiled on the Harvard undergraduates as Class Day unfolded with clear skies and lamps lighting the elm tops. The celebration, despite a punch ban, marked a memorable rite within the university’s traditions.
The writer notes the Legislature has lingered past Memorial Day and near Fourth of July without completing laws. Suggests adjourning on July 3 to end the six months and leave time to fire crackers on the holiday. Some pending laws are criticized as better left undone.
The Campania has shaved an hour off the eastward New York to Queenstown record, nearing five days and eleven hours. Current ships cannot greatly shorten the time. only new steamers anticipated in the future may push the five days across. The remark suggests an Atlantic liner built on this side of the water could first reach Queenstown in five days.
The Post defends the railroad after criticism of the switch changes noting initial delays were unavoidable as crews adapt. The article praises the new system as the safest and finest modern railway switch arrangement, calling it a lasting benefit and urging congratulations for President Tuttle on its implementation.
Opponents of the elevated railroad bill push to take the debate to the people, arguing that the Massachusetts Senate is unstable and unlikely to yield. They warn the session could last into next week or over the Fourth of July, and call for a referee or arbitration to settle the matter.
In the Boston bill, an amendment requires a majority city vote to activate the measure. If the amendment fails, the bill should be discarded quickly and neatly.
Letter writers urge Governor Greenhalge to veto the Bell Telephone stock watering bill. The Post notes public demand from both parties and recalls party conventions calling for the governor to act in line with the people. The editorial framing stresses the governor's duty to oppose the bill.
The writer argues Representative Foss is a commendable figure yet warns it sets a harmful precedent to bypass a twelve year old state law to appoint him as Lowell license commissioner. The critique extends to lawmakers who create offices for others but not themselves and likens the action to corporate stock watering, predicting future awkward consequences.
A large press delegation petitioned Mayor Matthews for Eugene J. O Connor to become commissioner of electric wires, a post created by the Legislature and approved by Governor Greenhalge on May 6. O Connors experience and leadership are cited as fit for the office with a Boston citizenship requirement.
A black clad woman entered the Trans cript office with pepper and a small whip, aiming at City Editor Alexander in protest of the satirical column. The incident left Alexander's glasses protecting him. the woman was taken away by police inspectors for an inquiry into her sanity. Also noted is the death of fireman Thomas Killion of Roxbury after injuries from a 1881 blaze, with references to his pension and surviving relatives.
The St James Gazette reports Rudyard Kipling on the borders of the great pie belt spanning New England and northern New York. The piece mocks Urlan S Woodbury’s mustache and forecasts a playful race with North Carolina’s Elias Carr. Springfield Republican comments on Alfred Ewer’s bank checks and Eckels’ examiner policy in the Knappe embezzlement case.
Howe Brown Co Limited of Boston corrects Tuesday's report stating they were shut down for two years. The firm says it has not ceased operations and has continued production up to the present. They request correction to avoid harming manufacturer reputations.
An observer from Boston on June 19 commends John Somerville the night telegraph operator in South Framingham for mounting the train and setting the brakes after a freight wreck. The writer offers to head a reward list and asks the paper to publicize the appeal.
Portland Missouri June 22 The Evening Express calls for a grand jury investigation into alleged blackmail of liquor dealers by deputy sheriffs.
Twenty Keeley cure adherents meet in a Park Street Church room to form a State league of Keeleyites. George A. Stiles presides as president with officers from Worcester, Adams and Lexington. The league endorses Keeley treatment in Foxboro’s Dipsomaniac Hospital and notes a 12,000 member growth since 1891.
The piece humorously chronicles Gasper and Porg opening a new cemetery after the old was burned. It lampoons local figures including Ex Senator Trype and Jerry June, criticizes the Selectmen for ordering milkmen away from the bay, and mocks residents with satirical scenes and exaggerated anecdotes.
A local citizen laments collective responsibility, notes Crabbe's dory ran aground, and recalls the fire bell prompting a lively turnout. The Hook and Ladder Company’s clam bake nears, and a manuscript of Selectman Flimmer’s speech is offered for $1 as a Death’s door sep aration project is discussed.
A mosaic of humorous quips and dialogue from Puck magazine including lines on marriage expectations insanity accents and social banter. The snippets feature a blithe girl a jokey judge remarks about baseball forecasts Arctic captain jokes and a joke about Ibsen reflecting light satire from the era.
Henry M. Blossom Jr issues a notable fin de siecle romance titled The Documents in Evidence or Love When a Game of Three. The work uses facsimile clippings from Harvard Graduates Magazine Town Topics and St Louis Life to tell of two men and a fin de siecle girl. The narrative unfolds as a scrapbook style collection of letters and notes framed as documents with a frontispiece of postmarked seals.
Buxton and Skinner of St. Louis issue a unique volume featuring envelopes, a bill for flowers with please remit, and a con fectionery bill. A quill pen crosses a monogrammed Newport date line while Cupid with three hearts decorates the reverse cover. The realism extends to letter-heads, clipping type, folded letters, and a cancelled stamp, praised as a clever and novel book-making idea by Mr. Blossom.
Catherine Sullivan who died at Carney Hospital on the 20th was buried after a high mass at St. Joseph's Church and interred in Brookline. The funeral service was held yesterday forenoon from her Ward street residence conducted by Rev. P. F. McCall.
Eldridge Forsythe and Frank Strauss were arrested last Saturday night for being present where gaming implements were found by the police. Each man was fined $5 yesterday in Charlestown District Court.
Sunday services listed for B Y M Christian Union Tremont Temple and Patriot ic lectures at People's Temple Columbus avenue. Wm H Lyon preaches on Books of Judgment at Union Hall 48 Boylston street. George C Lorimer at Tremont Temple with Morality in Our Times and Unreasonable Men. Dr A J Church to speak on The Roman Catholic Church Should Confess Her Sins at 2:30 pm.
North Adams reports the largest single shipment of freight by train. Fifty seven car loads of salt consigned by Nash Whiton & Co. travel to New England grocers, over the Fitchburg line, arriving Monday. A forty member Boston grocer delegation will inspect the train and tour local sights with the North Adams Board of Trade committee.
Mrs Madeline Tasker Polk, now restored to her maiden name, becomes engaged to Charles H Cramp senior member of the Philadelphia shipbuilding firm Cramp Sons The couple previously divorced three years ago and she has since resided in Washington with plans for a October wedding and a three months European tour
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