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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
4
Harvard's May commencement drew notable pomp as the twenty-fifth anniversary of President Eliot's tenure was celebrated. Alumni honored Eliot and the university amid the graduation, degree conferrals, and student procession.
The House's second thought on the Bell Telephone veto shows honest, loyal sentiment. Yesterday's tally of 115 to sustain the veto reflects a manly correction of error and a stronger stance than the previous anti stock watering vote of 61 to 103. The Post esteems this reversal and honors Governor Grenhalge's persuasive message.
The annual Harvard Yale boat race on the Thames at New London stands as the sport's great intercollegiate test. Harvard faces long odds after repeated defeats but hopes for victory to reinvigorate effort and inspire Crimson partisans gathering along the river banks.
The piece weighs whether Bell Telephone can seek a stock increase amid legislative hurdles this session. It suggests suspension of rules and prudent handling could allow a needed capital raise without water in the stock. Public sentiment might favor a clean request if the company seeks only rightful equity.
The Bell Telephone Company is pressured by greed in seeking state enablement it cannot secure. The article argues the firm will remain in Massachusetts, fearing stock watering and loss of shareholder value. It urges the company to stay where it has long stood and correct its course.
The Post argues Massachusetts politicians face political ruin if they back the Bell Telephone bill against Governor Greenhalge. It calls for open support of the governor’s veto and warns parties against siding with the telephone company.
Casimir-Perier emerged as the successor to Carnot, praised by republican allies for his talent and experience. He won on the first ballot by a large margin, amid Socialist protests, signaling firm republican governance and stability for France.
A Boston area column recounts Brimmer School graduation touching a widowed mother’s pride and a boy’s honors, then shifts to local matters. Evangelist William F. Davis earns fines for preaching without a license. East Boston fire risk, library trustees resignation, subway study trips, and Captain Henry Simpson’s rescue at Revere Beach are noted along with B&M clerks presenting to George S. Hobbs.
The retiring head of the department leaves to become auditor for the Southern Railway Company in Washington. A new Catholic Club for Young Women opens at 44 and 46 Fellows Street in the South End, led by Mrs J Mitchell Galvin and others with seventy nine members pledging monthly dues. The club plans open evenings with talks and amusements for working girls. Also noted is Dr Johann Antal claiming a nitrate of cobalt antidote to cyanide poisoning, though the tale is treated skeptically.
Jul ian Hawthorne enjoys Jamaica's climate and plans crops while a new publishing venture, the Transatlantic Publishing Company, forms with J M Stoddart as president. Stockholders include Gilbert Parker Amelie Rives Chanler Ibsen Julian Hawthorne Paul B Du Chaillu and John Habberton. The company mediates author publication across the Atlantic. Conan Doyle promotes a U S lecture tour with favorable remarks about the United States.
A collage of quips and humorous lines from newspapers and writers. Observations range from weather resilience to courtship, authority, and family banter, including quips about Krupp cannons and a sixteen year old girl producing results with small stock.
J. H. Wagner notes the shift as women move from household worries to intellectual pursuits such as Theosophy and Buddhist philosophy. He argues men have oppressed women and deserve a change in favor of female empowerment and inquiry.
A border wanderer from the city roams rural fields in search of imaginary crops and exotic trees. He questions farmers about cocoa, chocolate, nutmeg, lemon vines, and other produce while wandering through swamps and orchards day after day.
Harvard celebrated President Eliot’s twenty five years with a large Memorial Hall gathering of 962 officials and dignitaries. Joseph H Choate and Governor Greenhalge lauded Eliot while over seers elections proceeded and Sanders Theatre conferred degrees to 2658 graduates.
Harvard officials ban punch in the yard for graduation events while alumni celebrate in offsite rooms. Younger students serve lemonade and beer with limited wines as tradition persists, and old boys retreat to classic suppers and strong drinks elsewhere.
Yale's commencement caps week with 600 graduates across academic law scientific and medical divisions. Honors include Barnard Stedman Gray Lusk Judd Daniels Brown Roper Bassett Hinkle Lamson Lee Parker Tesla Vanderbilt White with alumni dinner featuring Chauncey Depew Bissell and Judge Peters of Maine.
Amherst College held its 73rd commencement at College Hall with 67 graduates from the class of 1894. The small class size reflected leadership gaps as President Seeley had resigned and Dr Gates delayed arrival, while many members were lost over the years.
The president closed the commencement with a reception at Goodrich Hall. Robert J. Gulliver, who died Saturday night, will have his degree sent to his parents after he completed all college work. Honors conferred include M A in course for David S. Herrick and Frederick C. Ferry, A B degrees to 1891, and a range of M A Ph D and honorary M A degrees for several faculty and clergy. The Rev Charles C Tracy of Anatolia College and the Rev Henry Booth of Auburn Theological Seminary received honorary LL D and D D distinctions respectively.
At Young’s last night Harvard College held annual dinners for the classes of 1852 and 1848, with older fellows enjoying the gathering alongside newer graduates. Dr. David W. Cheever presided over the ’52 group, while William H. Baldwin led about thirty from class ’8 in a lively room nearby. Across the hall at the Parker House four gentlemen from class ’48 toasted Harvard as Thomas H. Chandler presided.
Dartmouth College conferred diplomas on eighty six members of the senior class this morning. President Tucker awarded the diplomas at the 125th commencement, observed by the largest audience ever to attend a Dartmouth graduation in Hanover New Hampshire.
The Boston stage scene features rehearsals for Davy Jones at the Museum with a strong local chorus and high demand for seats. The Mascot closes Saturday as George Wilson is honored, and The Mikado chairs key next week. Falka at Tremont continues with a July 4 matinee.
The committee raising a fund for the late Henry E. Bixby family reports steady progress. Over $5000 has been contributed toward a goal of about $16,000, with continuing committee efforts and hopeful prospects.
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