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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1890
Page
4
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The Boston Post reports on the likely withdrawal of the licensing bill in Parliament, noting ministers face a bad plight after the Speaker’s ruling deeming alterations unconstitutional. It cites Mr. Goschen as central to the crisis and hints at possible ministerial resignation.
The article notes Bradford's cautions on lobbying's growth and influence in Massachusetts and Washington. It argues current checks fail and endorses Governor-centric reform as a start, including possible lobbyist registration, while warning deeper cures are needed for honest public business.
In the postwar era the nation defended veterans as honored citizens with pensions and public favors. The article laments claim agents and moneyed interests as corrupting this debt, citing Senator Ingalls on pensions and urging full payment from discharge onward despite costs. It notes Hawley’s contrasting view from a fellow soldier.
General Hawley and Senator Ingalls challenge broad pension payouts arguing soldiers value honor and care over money. They insist a grateful nation should prevent soldiers from ending in almshouses and warn against pauperizing claimants, urging targeted support rather than universal payments.
Citizens gathered at the Windsor Hotel to organize a nonpartisan push for honest municipal government in New York. They aim to surmount spoils politics with coordinated action, drawing support from both business and labor, led by Carl Schurz and a reform-minded committee.
Commentary on New York ballot law stressing secrecy and equal ballot access reduces printing and influence costs for municipal races. Other items include university staff disputes over broutotherium remains, a fundraiser for actor G. F. Sinclair, Vatican interference in Italian royal marriage plans, baseball attendance decline, and a royal title reform for Prince Albert Victor labeled a double dukedom.
Phillips Academy of Exeter trustees elected Charles Everett Fish of Worcester to the principalship. He accepts the office succeeding Dr Walter Quincy Scott, with Mr George S Wentworth having served in the interim. Fish, Harvard class of 1880, about 35, native of Cotuit, has taught in Ashburnham and Chicopee and recently ran a Worcester private school.
Willard Sears a Newton resident for thirty years died at his home. Born in Brewster on November 29 1803 he learned carpentry and built organs in Boston and New York. He and his brother Eben built churches public buildings and rail stations including along the Oki Colony and Boston & Albany lines. Sears helped charter Female Medical College of Boston founded Oberlin College supported many institutions and sent the first missionary to Japan with Deacon Charles Scudder. His sons died in childhood.
A circulating library opens for day and evening use at St. Andrew's Hall 38 Chambers street. The move is to meet a felt want of West End citizens seeking access to reading material.
A Boston writer recalls the Lancers escorting the Governor to Cambridge for Commencement and muses on how their colorful uniforms and presence enliven the celebration. The piece then surveys Boston’s Back Bay housing trends favoring light stone, sidewalk reforms, street life, and new barroom habits shaping urban scene and manners.
The first triennial meeting of the Lawrence Scientific School Association met at Cambridge with twenty members present. E.C. Pickering presided as president, and officers were elected. Attendance at the school rose from eighteen to sixty five since the last meeting, seven degrees were conferred at Commencement, and plans were made to establish architecture and mechanical engineering professorships. The council was tasked with surveying needs, circulating a petition on alumnus voting rights, and preparing statements for the next Commencement Day dinner arrival.
The Associated Charities appeal for volunteers during vacation to substitute for visitors of the poor. Miss F A Smith seeks helpers for a month or longer at Room 61 Charity building Chardon street.
William Payson Pierce of the Vendome newsstand and Miss Georgia Winslow daughter of David Winslow Boston Journal business manager married at the bride’s Dorchester home last evening. Unitarian ceremony conducted by Rev S J Barrows under a floral June roses bell. Bride in pale blue china silk with tulle veil carried roses. Attendant Miss A R Holden wore white mousseline de soie. Best man Winslow Wilson. ushers William Holden C L Drake Howard Thayer. Reception followed. At home listed for September at 25 Glendale Street.
Miss Mary Bowman Coit elder daughter of Rev Henry A Coit and Rev James Potter Conover master at St. Pauls School wed in the new school chapel. The ceremony drew a distinguished guest list and included a large reception. The couple plan a European bridal tour.
Everett June 25 A fashionable wedding united Carlotta M Reed and George R Stewart of Hyde Park Boston in a ceremony at Edward F Reed’s Tremont avenue house. The event featured a daisies horseshoe arch Rev R Perry Bush officiating with bridesmaid Lulu Grundy and best man Louis Pastrouich. Ushers included J P Bird and Pastrouich. The couple will reside at the bride’s parents home.
Frank H Russell of Boston and Emily B Hesseltine of Cambridge wed last evening at the bride's home No 4 Potters Park North Cambridge. Professor C H Leonard of Tufts College performed the ceremony. Harriet M Hesseltine was maid of honor Alfred A Hesseltine best man. They left on an extended tour after a reception.
Miss Annie Gertrude Lower wed G. Fred Wentworth of Cambridge in a private ceremony at the late Daniel T. Tower home corner Walnut and Alder sey Somerville. Rev A E Winship and Rev Edward S Lead officiated as Condit's Orchestra played for a reception from 8 to 10. The bride wore a faille francaise dress with heirloom point lace veil. Ushers included Eugene Wentworth Herbert Taylor Jarvis Keene and Arthur P. Vinal. The couple will reside in West Somerville after a tour.
Miss Lena Lawrence daughter of ex Alderman Bernard W Lawrence married Frederick A Muich last evening at the bride’s parents' Highland avenue residence. Rev Spin ner officiated and a large reception followed with many friends in attendance.
In Lynn on June 25 two weddings were held. Miss Lena May Rogers married William M. Eldredge at First Baptist Church with eight ushers and Miss Maud Eldredge as bridesmaid. Arthur Fuller Moody wed Miss Pedrick at 65 Essex Street with three young bridesmaids and Rev. L. W. Staples officiating. The couples left for a White Mountains tour.
The second and final day of the rose and strawberry exhibition attracted a large crowd at Horticultural Hall. John B. Moore & Son of Concord drew praise for their roses while Mrs. 4. D. Woods impressed with table decorations. Numerous awards honored vendors and displays including Norton Bros. for hybrid perpetual roses and Miss Sarah M. Vose for baskets of flowers.
An appeal requests small annual contributions to fund pensions for aged, independent individuals. The notice, directed by Mrs. James T. Fields at 148 Charles Street, emphasizes avoiding public homes and seeks donations to help those desiring self support. It notes existing receipts and hopes to enlarge the fund amid recent cases of suffering.
A mixed column of quips and vignettes covers humor about woodpeckers and wiretappers, a poodle rescue tragedy, a Kansas City grave watcher, estate sale notes, a Dutch veterans appeal, Sable Island pigeons, and a Piute tale ending with a revival twist.
The New England Conservatory of Music held its annual commencement at Tremont Temple with 2 pm ceremonies. Distinguished guests and faculty witnessed a strong program including Bach, Mendelssohn, Donizetti, and Liszt selections, and diplomas were awarded by Mr. Frost to the graduates across piano, voice, organ, violin, and oratory disciplines.
The fifteenth annual reunion of the Veteran Association of the Forty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers was held at Nantasket Beach. Secretary's rolls show living 581, dead 234, missing 166. Three deaths recorded Kenny Cummings Wayland William Hills Boston and James Power Boston. Officers elected for the coming year: President Henry R. Thompson and vice presidents Luther S. Johnson Nathan D. Jaquith Secretary John D. Whitcomb Treasurer Royal R. Barry Quarter master William B. Stacy Adjutant Charles E. Breck Chaplain Thomas Evans.
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