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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1894
Page
4
Representative Bennett calls a recess committee to probe methods shaping statehouse legislation. Representative Roberts suggests expanding the probe to include newspapers. A pre-session investigation is urged to study influences on press and Legislature this year.
The Post credits Representatives Kneil Coakley and others for standing up in defense of the public interest. It asserts the Bell Telephone Company is powerless to politically harm them and that any such attempt would benefit those attacked. It notes telephone users vastly outnumber Bell stockholders.
The piece urges both Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature to uphold the Governor’s veto on the Bell Telephone proposal, praising those who support the veto and urging current opponents to correct their mistakes in a manly fashion. The Post calls for a solid Democratic vote to sustain the veto and joins in honoring such lawmakers.
Mr. Wheelwright resigns as chair of the Gas and Electric Light Commission due to a new act prohibiting commissioners from other business. The editorial argues the law undermines public service by forcing officials to sacrifice income and calls for higher salaries to attract first class men. It notes Wheelwright’s strong record and arrears-clearing work. It cites a $3000 annual salary as inadequate to deter private income.
President Cleveland stresses that halting silver purchases and ceasing sale of gold obligations strengthens public trust. He contrasts today with a year ago when gold reserves fell and panic rose under Republican policy. The currency now rests on an honest basis, reducing artificial perils as finances move naturally.
The text argues that natural conditions and trade balance, not government meddling, will adjust the economy. Gold will move as commerce needs and normal prosperity will follow. It reflects a belief in self-correcting markets under Mr. Cleveland's stance.
Governor Greenhalge vetoes the Bell Telephone Company deal, objecting to the stock increase method while upholding market value rules. The Post lauds his courage and national service, noting the controversy spans from Boston to California and public interest. Also reports on weddings, civil rights progress, and Texas Governor Hogg’s Boston visit.
The Bell Telephone Company should accept the situation and amend its bill to issue 30 million dollars of stock at market value. The Post urges restraint, warns against seeking foreign privileges, and argues expatriation would harm the company, shareholders, and public image.
The Post argues the Meigs elevated railroad bill must include a referendum for Boston residents before becoming law. It emphasizes voters on streets and future routes must decide, urging both parties and especially Democrats to insert a referendum clause now as the fair, practical resolution.
The Governor spoke at Henry L. Pierce School Dorchester exercises yesterday and said he could do more at the State house. Miss Alice Heustis daughter of J F Heustis of Chestnut Street married R M Wilbur of Portland Oregon at Church of the Unity with Rev M J Savage officiating. The bride’s grandmother Mrs Barrett is noted as the oldest.
Thomas A. Edison, at Ogden New Jersey for eight weeks, fell from a porch chair Friday and suffered pain and stiffness by Monday he was worse though no bones were broken. Internal injuries feared. Also notes clerical appointments and a long list of Boston passengers sailing from New York to Liverpool and Antwerp aboard Teutonic and Friesland with many named travelers and their companions.
The Democratic State convention in Lewiston nominated Charles F. Johnson of Waterville for Governor by acclamation. The body condemned the A P A and endorsed President Cleveland's policies. D. J. McGillicuddy of Lewiston was chosen for Congress in the Second District.
The Boston Naval Reserves begin a four week harbor practice on the monitor Passaic anchored off Rowe's wharf. Four divisions of 58 men each will drill daily with Captain John W Weeks and Lieutenants Paul and Denny directing. Meals and expenses are paid by the reserves.
The Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners opts not to require Cambridge Gas Light Co to lower gas prices. It finds $1.35 per thousand insufficient to fund extensions and provide a proper return, and waits for clearer effects of the recent reduction before recommending any decrease.
Syracuse report on the first prohibition convention to nominate statewide candidates. James H. Laird outlined a district based organization to enroll voters and pledge support for prohibition with a leader and worker in every district. The plan drew enthusiastic response.
The Suffolk Probate Court before Judge McKim heard testimony in the will contest of Joel F. Amsden. Witnesses testified to the testator's limited mental expression in the last six months and frail health, while Henry F. Amsden disputed these claims. The hearing paused for Cambridge exercises but will continue the next morning.
In St Johnsbury Vermont the State prosecutes Harry J. Drew a freight train conductor for manslaughter after his engine failed to heed orders causing a collision that killed Engineer West Fireman Greene and Engineer Clarke was spared in the indictment. Evidence notes he had 24 hours on duty and his children were ill with fever.
The Harvard Law School Association held its annual meeting at the Boston Bar Association rooms. Officers from last year were re-elected, reports were approved, and the group voted against printing a special catalogue, opting to use the regular law school catalogue and redirect funds to study courses.
John Stenzel aged 51 of 110 Pleasant street fell twenty five feet when a staging collapsed at a Magnolia street construction site in Roxbury. He was taken to City Hospital with bad scalp injuries.
In Criminal Court yesterday a man pleaded guilty to receiving stolen funds in an April incident. The case, before Judge Ng, involved witnesses and a $260 fine.
Special Officer Abbott of Station 8 arrested Jacob Brist from Cheleéa yesterday afternoon on a charge of stealing a horse and harness valued at 0.5 from Aaron Miller of 7 Essex Street. The case cites age as a factor in the suspect.
A compact roundup of light anecdotes and quips from 19th and early 20th century newspapers. Jokes about emancipation, divorces, footnotes of romance, and political chatter mix with sly street humor and a bedside death line. The piece reflects era tone and social manners through punchy exchanges.
A New York World poem notes a man who spans psychology geology biology and theology in lively chatter yet falls to hush when faced with a bill. He recites on philosophy and tariff and even lists polypods and polysyllabic studies, but silent gravity returns with payment demands.
J. H. Wagner portrays the emerging role of women in the Twentieth Century, envisioning female education, debate, and public life while men yield domestic duties to machinery and societal norms shift toward gender equality.
The New York & New England railroad passenger department releases a pocket sized summer guide titled Mountains, Lakes and Seashore. It describes points of interest along the system with half tone views and lists summer hotels with rates and distances. Copies available from W. R. Babcock in Boston or local agents. enclose a 2 cent stamp for postage.
Amy and Ellen Munsell, Swedes and sisters to Newington, were struck and killed instantly by an express from Hartford running fifty miles an hour as they stepped aside to avoid a freight train near Newington. They had no relatives.
Harvard College announces that 51 Thayer will be open for use by the Class of 1675 on Commencement Day. The notice specifies access for graduates and related ceremonial activities.
The Hugh de Payens Commandery of Melrose hosted 91 officers and men for a Nantasket Beach visit aboard the morning boat. A 260-member dinner at Rockland House featured informal speeches, tours, and breezes on the piazzas. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Draper and Miss Grace Fernald.
A reader asks the West End Railway Company to run an Arlington night car twice nightly from Boston, arguing high daily passenger totals justify service. The Arlington citizen notes extensions to Arlington Heights boost revenue and asks what Selectmen think, dated June 26, 1894.
The text lists prominent contributors including General Nelson A. Miles, Mrs. Mary E Lease, Victoria Woodhull Martin, John S Wise, Mrs. Admiral Dahlgren, Colonel Albert A Pope, Miss Kate Field, T Fortune, A H Garland, W J Bryan, James S Hogg, John J Ingalls, and Frederic R Coudert, highlighting their roles and influence in national affairs.
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