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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1893
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and weekly editions, detailing one year and shorter terms, with a request for address changes. It notes second class matter status and that money sent is at the sender’s risk, payable to the Post Publishing Company.
An illustrated lecture at the Boston Theatre tomorrow evening appeals to all who support Ireland’s freedom. The appeal urges a generous contribution as every dollar tells in this crisis in parliamentary struggle.
The Music Hall subscription must close tonight to serve its intended purpose as 4000 shares neared the required sum yesterday. Although Saturday is a short business day there is hope as movement appears among the involved parties before weekend travel to summer homes.
The report notes a pension appropriation surplus after all dues through July 1, estimated around 1 million dollars. The balance results after covering a 14 million deficit from Baum's administration and signals the potential for further improvement next year as pension frauds are halted.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts a two day June exhibition where roses and strawberries dominate the displays. Hon. Joseph S. Fay of Woods Hall leads prize exhibits, with varied blooms and fruit, artful arrangement, and public admiration for the horticultural art.
The Post questions a 72500 bounty paid to maple sugar makers from Washington. It invites any sugar orchard owner to justify the payment or offer a single instance of a beneficial result. The editorial argues the bounty is funded by taxation and unfairly benefits a few who did not earn it, likening it to taxing people to fund newspaper printing.
The superintendent of streets presses the West End railway crosswalks for improved paving. The Post cited neglect, noting many shabby cross-walks. If city work failed to meet standards, it would be condemned and replaced, prompting questions why railway work is treated differently.
The superintendent of streets should compel the company to lay these crossings correctly, asserting the need to avoid wasting paying more than required to satisfy franchise terms. The call targets prompt, proper installation.
The article laments a peaceful yet deadly disaster in the Mediterranean surpassing the 1782 Royal George loss. It argues such a collision between friendly ships risks greater carnage than any enemy engagement and questions the resilience of armored battleships against real assault.
An orator tells Sanders Theatre graduates that true education starts after college. The piece warns graduates to seek learning beyond lectures, noting a college confidence that education is finished is dangerous in a harsh world.
Weather broke tradition, yet graduates and their families endured a rain soaked celebration. Plucky seniors and equally valorous mothers sisters and sweethearts shared in the exercises beneath umbrellas and canvas while dances and window seat tete a tetes kept spirits high.
The piece notes Captain Warren’s appointment to fill Captain Lambert’s vacancy and praises his abilities. It also lauds Tom Evans as a deserving promotion candidate and commends Walter Abbott and Special Officer Billy Gilmore for successful captures. Additionally, it mentions whist players Ames and Morse, Stetson’s Stellar yacht voyage, and a silver wedding visit to Rev. Solomon Schindler of Temple Arbath Israel.
Miss Margaret Hazard and Professor Irving Fisher plan a June wedding at Oakwood Hall in Peacedale near Narragansett Pier. 2000 invitations issued. guests include Boston, Providence, New York, and Philadelphia notables. The ceremony at the village church precedes a reception in Hazard Memorial Hall with two large bridal cakes and lavish decor.
A letter from W of Winthrop praises the Boston Post for its scoop on Lizzie Borden’s acquittal. He notes buying a Journal at 5 pm and seeing the Post banner while other papers lagged. The writer identifiers as a Republican criticizes politics but lauds the Post for bright, newsy enterprise.
A stitched-together snapshot of humorous exchanges and oddities from eras gone by. Snippets include neighbors conversing by the river, a dressing for a ball described as deadly, a jailpot and theatre confusion, and light banter about luck, marriage, and domestic anecdotes.
The Boston Post predicts the next Massachusetts campaign will rally for democracy against corporate power. It denounces watering stock, leasing or selling public franchises, and trusts that extort high prices from citizens. The Post notes Republican Senate support weakens and the outlook unsettles the party.
The Boston Post reports ongoing support for the sick baby fund with small contributions daily and a note from Mildred, Robert, Luther Bond, Joseph D. Martin, and others. It highlights a recent surge of generosity, including multiple one dollar gifts, as weather warms and the drive continues.
A mother works daily while the father recovers from rheumatism and two ill children strain a crowded two room home. The piece notes how motherhood and sick babies hinder work, contrasted with Post's doctor aid and a Fitchburg railroad plan for two special trains to Waltham for bike races on June 24.
Ad copy from Browning King and Co outlines their offerings and services with emphasis on quality goods, customer range, and promotional discounts. It advertises featured items and contact details for orders and inquiries.
Marriages listed for June 21. William Chapman and Harriet H White wed at Dorchester with Rev R F Gordon. Henry S Hollis of Amherst and Rowena Steeves of Roxbury marry in Roxbury with Rev G J Raymond. Patrick M Keating and Agnes Josephine Hussey wed at Cathedral Chapel in City with multiple clergy.
Deaths reported in the Boston area include George Care aged 65 in South Boston Harriet Hayward widow of Dedham age not stated Joseph F Mitchell 62 in East Boston Catherine McCurdy 52 in South Boston Jennie C Sullivan 13 in Malden Charles J Whitney 50 in Boston plus Albert Johnson 25 in Jamaica Plain Darius Har rud age 51 2 4 Dorchester Charles Hall 63 East Boston and June 20 21 22 dates listed.
Readers urged to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. On Saturday June 4 a reception for Mrs. Charles S. Sargent in Brookline and a first dance at the Nahant Club are listed as examples of items to include.
The Tremont Theatre opens Pauline Hall opera company on June 26 with Amorita and Miss Hall in the title role. The Bowdoin Square Theatre presents Fra Diavolo with Arthur E. Miller as the brigand and Minna Van Buren in The Bohemian Girl this week. Palace Theatre features Wynnee Burroughs burlesque next week. Stone & Shaw show exotic reptiles and Siberian wolves while a Boston Theatre concert features Overture selections and Bartholomew’s trained horses.
Mrs Assad Chetlain, Chicago postmistress and General Chetlain’s wife, first woman appointed postmaster in the United States by Lincoln in 1862. Harriet Strong of Whittier touts pampas grass selling, with 2,000,000 plumes raised last year and many used for the World’s Fair buildings. Mercy Jordan of Greene, R. I., celebrates her 93rd birthday with over 100 Jordan family members. she mothered 13 children, six surviving, eldest 73. Cables note Queen Marie Henriette’s Golden Rose honors linking through a chain of European royals. Henry VIII uniquely received the Rose of Virtue thrice.
The wedding of Pat O'Brien the Irish giant and a German giantess in Pittsburg in 1882 drew world attention. Both stood over seven feet tall. They married in a Lutheran church as she would not wed in a cathedral. The couple enjoyed happiness, traveled to Europe, and Mrs. O'Brien died in Paris four or five years ago. O'Brien remains unmarried and vows to stay so. The note adds the long happiness of Mr and Mrs Tom Thumb for over 25 years.
The letter recalls Jim Tobin a Missouri man who weighed 140 pounds on July 14 and now tops 210 pounds after long use of ice cream eggs and sugar. Observers note his rugged health and tireless strength, framing the frozen diet as a striking, almost patent medicine like tale.
A charming woman with a storied past recently arrived in America. She is Mrs. John Cleveland Osgood of Knebworth House once home to the Lyttons and famed as a leading huntswoman in England. Her social triumphs in Britain are unmatched by any American girl.
It is said that many anecdotes will appear in Miss Ellen Terry's forthcoming book of reminiscences. It will deal only of the incidents of the actress's own life.
S. D. Cook, Boston caterer, served about four thousand people at Harvard yesterday. He arranged 1200 plates at Delta Upsilonia University building and 500 plates at Holden Chapel and Theta Delta Chi club house. Other venues included Hemenway Gymnasium 2000 plates, Hastings 500 plates, Thayer Hall 500 plates, and 44 Mathews open house. The firm will cater for the Army of the Potomac next Wednesday.
The Board of Survey held a hearing on street directions fines and grades in Dorchester bounded by Granite avenue Neponset River Dorchester avenue and Codman street. Most citizens favored the plan but most objected to widening Adams street and several opposed widening Medway street.
The Boston passengers aboard the French line mail steamer La Touraine bound for New York on Saturday include A Apolloni Henry A Barry John E Barry Bertram Cesar Brandt Cesar Brandt John J Downey S K Dupont Frank M Gilley Mire BB Goddard Adele Goux Charles Mossant Parkman Irving O Whiting Mrs Irving O Whiting and Miss Whiting.
Messrs James M Olmstead and Frederick L Felton were appointed yesterday as receivers in Ohio for the Little Kanawha Sumver Company. Judge Nelson had recently named them receivers in Massachusetts as well, giving them de facto full control. The likely result is continued uninterrupted business operations.
Leon C. Collins, a Tremont Street jeweler and agent for multiple firms, has been warmly received on his return to Boston after a long absence. He left in winter 1890 leaving several debts unpaid, and is now being entertained by the police for an indefinite period.
Police captains used the Protector fire boat as a temporary patrol vessel after the regular fire boat was laid up for repairs. The city left unprotected for fire boat duties, and the finance committee is reportedly in favor of purchasing a new boat.
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