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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1893
Page
4
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Cambridge distributed honorary degrees judiciously among its honorees. The standout is Bishop Keane of the Catholic University of Washington receiving a doctor of laws, seen as Harvard breaking creed barriers and recognizing scholarship as the sole standard. The act reflects Harvard's liberal and tolerant spirit.
Ex Senator Dawes is expected to accept a Dartmouth College lectureship in United States history funded by Gardner Hubbard. The lectures will cover post Civil War national history and aim to link higher education with politics, though Dawes’ partisan background may raise questions of impartiality.
The Farragut statue ceremony drew tens of thousands in South Boston and Marine Park crowds. Alderman Flood and a citizen committee organized a gala event with elaborate decorations and a well managed procession.
Gladstone pushes adoption of an order of closure amid a drawn out parliamentary fight over home rule. He aims to end the delay by mid next month, urging a decisive division while maintaining Liberal unity against Tory tactics of disruption.
Five men remain in the Republican field for the nomination while Congressman Walker declines to be the sixth, stating no indication that his services are desired as Chief Magistrate. The question remains whether any of the others facing Massachusetts’s pivotal issue can meet the vote before them.
The speaker laments the lack of a trustworthy candidate within the Republican party who will stand with the people against corporate aggression. They argue none of the listed figures has a proven record to oppose greed and doubt any Republican nominee will prioritize citizens over corporations.
The entire stock of a proposed Music Hall company was subscribed in Boston within two weeks, despite a cautious money market. Subscriptions were driven by public spirit rather than profit, with no dividends expected and the aim to provide a safe home for symphonies, oratorios, concerts, dog shows, charity balls, and slugging matches.
A Republican-dominated mood in the Senate is blamed for obstructing repeal of the silver purchase act, while the House Democratic majority is said to favor repeal. The Evening Record criticizes Mr. Cleveland for relying on free silver factions and predicts continued stalemate.
In the coming two days the nation focuses on two major college rivalries. Tomorrow sixteen rowers compete for mastery in New London, followed by eighteen players in New York, with both events shaping the reputation of their schools and stoking public excitement.
An article notes James Gordon Bennett may own a controlling stake in Consolidated road amid frequent crew changes on a five hour New York flyer. It also highlights a touching farewell at Lawrence School in South Boston marking Miss Margarette Moody’s fifty years of teaching with gifts from alumni and colleagues.
At Roxbury Comins Grammar School proudly unfurled a 30 foot flag during Tuesday graduation exercises. Mr Forsyth, a Comins graduate, testified his appreciation by helping reveal the banner. The school already owns a second large flag donated by Hon William A Folsom.
An 8 or 10 year old boy Nathan Simonds slept in a cellar home at 16 Sheafe street while forced to beg 60 cents nightly by his father Max Simonds. Passersby donated coins after the boy’s sobbing plea. officers and a society advocate plan to pursue charges before Judge Forsaith.
A Bangkok dispatch reports the French gunboat Latin anchored opposite Bangkok preparing to fire. The Siamese capital readies defences and aims to resist while awaiting the French admiral. Three ships sunk at Meinam River entrance narrows the channel and enables a possible blockade.
Edward Lusher secretary of the Montreal street railroad reports a June 2 meeting with Moody Merrill who said he planned a rest from work and hoped to invest by converting a horse railroad into an electric line. Merrill claimed to stay in Montreal six months to a year and to revisit Boston later. Investigations showed he had not stayed at St Lawrence Hall or any other hotel under his name.
London June 28 Mr Gladstone in the House of Commons announced a plan to move tomorrow for a resolution to speed the home rule bill. He said the measure would follow the 1887 principle with some important modifications, sparking joy among Irish members and Radicals hoping for rapid amendments.
In Salem on June 28, the Rev. Charles H. Puffer was installed as pastor. The service featured an organ prelude, multiple readings and prayers, a sermon, parish welcomes, a charge to the pastor, and a benediction by the pastor.
Boston dailies dispute the first to announce the verdict in the Borden case with the Boston Journal and Boston Post in a rivalry over priority. The Post offers $1000 to any charity if proof is found that another paper beat its claim.
A Woonsoeket kreporter piece argues advertising booms in general business slumps as readers seek to economize. It notes bargain announcements attract attention when people panic and seek savings, with emphasis on practical, accessible ads from local merchants.
A plea urges readers to raise the Sick Baby Fund to 400 dollars this week. Yesterday’s gain was six dollars. donations from friends and shopmates are encouraged, with small coins praised for adding up. The appeal notes many contributions come from children and calls for continued effort.
A six year old boy on Henchman street lies in a reclining chair at home unable to play with neighborhood children. His mother, in poverty, says no improvement since leaving the Children's Hospital. A doctor visited, examined him, and gave a pain relieving prescription with a promise to return.
A Cushman avenue tenement mother, sewing to support four children, appeals to a Post doctor for medicine while explaining she earns only 10 cents per finished trouser. Her husband is ill and funds are scarce as she rushes to finish seven or eight pairs.
In New York the East Side buzzes with anarchist joy over Governor Altgeld’s Chicago clemency. Saloon walls display released criminals’ names beside Altgeld and Nihilist symbols as leaders vow to push for justice reforms and speak at a forthcoming mass meeting. Police fear chilling reactions from prior suppressions.
Battle Creek Michigan reports Augusta a northeastern Calhoun County village of 600 population was wiped out by a morning blaze that began in Church's bakery. The fire destroyed buildings along both sides of the main street from the depot to the park, including ten stores and homes. Estimated loss to buildings and merchandise is $50,000.
Washington dispatch lists new consul appointments including H. Clay Armstrong Jr of Alabama to Grenoble France John P B Laquatte of Louisiana to Martinique Samuel Thanhouser of Georgia to Matamoras Mexico William Jemmott of New York to Aix la Chapelle Germany and James Sheakley of Alaska named Governor of the Territory.
Michael E. Fitzpatrick a noted inventor died suddenly at Milford depot this morning. He left Bridgeport at 7 to go to Wallingford where he had worked in manufacturing for a year. He fell on reaching the waiting room and expired. He leaves a widow and two children.
From the Lowell News the Boston Post says ex-Congressman Greenhalge has his gubernatorial campaign in full blast a canvass that may end in blasted hopes.
Readers are asked to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. On Thursday, June 29 a series of weddings will unfold at Central Church Chelsea, South Church Salem, Christ Church Quincy, and Mt. Vernon Church Beacon Street featuring Mary Elizabeth Raynes and George Chandler Whipple, Marion Huse Barrows and Joseph Shuttleworth Crehore, Ada Pierce Zeigler and Emery Locke Crane, and Agnes Kennedy Kelly and Joseph Austin Bancroft.
Gertrude Atherton writes in Lippincott's that Kahne Beveridge at seventeen is the most talked of woman sculptor of the day and possesses a gravity surpassing any woman sculptor in history. Authorities note her work commands respect even from seasoned artists despite its crude beginnings.
New York and Pennsylvania state commissioners approve a meeting of the Order of the Round Table held in adjacent Art Palace buildings opposite the north main entrance. The 215000 members, all youths, welcome juvenile literature authors as guests and invite all World’s Fair attendees on July 18 to join the social reunion.
The Rev W B King rector of Christ Church Cambridge and Mrs George Foote of Cambridge were married at Emmanuel Church Dublin by Rev R Kidner. The couple will sail for Europe aboard the Campania July 1, spend the summer at Interlaken, and return to 18 Concord Avenue Cambridge in late September.
Yesterday Brighton High School and twelve Boston grammar schools closed the term. Graduates include both girls and boys with exercises in school buildings. Brighton's exercises were at the Baptist Church in Allston. Schools finishing were Quincy Lewis Martin Sherwin Harvard Franklin George Putnam Adams Lowell Frothingham Warren and Tileston.
Newport reports Professor Woodbridge's life saving kite again proves effective. Captain Fogarty says a 25 mile per hour wind carried 200 fathoms of hawser out in twelve and a half minutes with six men hauling, suggesting up to 1000 fathoms possible. Future tests will send a message ashore via a water tight float and kite strings.
Beginning July 8 and ending Sept 11, International Steamship Co runs from Boston on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 5 p m to Eastport and St John direct. On Wednesday and Saturday departures at 1 p m via Western division or 12 36 p m via Eastern division Boston & Maine rail to Portland to connect with steamer for Eastport and St John. Fares stay rail to Portland and steamer equal to direct Boston steamer. Portland day trips are discontinued.
In Boston the Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street showcases the largest retail furniture store in the world. The vast warerooms guarantee access to every latest novelty and conceit, making city residents privileged in choice and pricing.
The Spartan’s passenger list includes Mr Bousall, T. W. Phillips, Mr Hiley and wife, Edith Bower, Miss Marston, John Marston, Miss Wilson, C F Patterson, J Jeffers, Dr A A Abbott, F C Moseley, Mr Delp and wife, Mr Thurbon.
The village of Lexington in Oklahoma was wiped out by a blaze early yesterday. Three residents died in the flames. Authorities suspect revenge by recently expelled Black residents, motive under investigation.
Berlin reports indicate the government will win a clear majority for the army bill as all papers except the Vossische Zeiting unit reflect the expected outcome.
The Park Theatre hosts The Golden Wedding while the Pauline Hall Company presents Amarilla. Baker Opera Company delivers Fatinitza at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Irene Murphy as the lead and Wolff as the Russian general.
Starting July 1, Lucius Tritle becomes vice president with broad authority. C S Mullen leads traffic. J R Kendrick oversees lines east of New London. W L Squire handles receipts. H M Rochersperger directs accounting and disbursement. Many appointments follow across New Haven and Old Colony systems, naming managers for passenger traffic, baggage, motive power, and division superintendents.
Boston offers a 9 05 a m July 4 1898 departure for delegates and friends to reach Montreal for the twelfth annual convention. Tickets from Boston to the World's Fair in Chicago may include stopovers at Montreal Niagara Falls Hoosac tunnel Washington and New York with return options via Montreal or via Niagara Falls and Hoosac tunnel.
Newbury Fort reports the foundation for the William Lloyd Garrison statue was completed yesterday. The statue is due to arrive Thursday morning and be erected immediately. A 44 gun salute will fire at sunrise and sunset on the Fourth under Captain Holker of the Veteran Artillery Company.
The Haverhill Gazette chides the Boston Post editors for a perceived lack of critical thought, suggesting they overestimate their own reasoning while underestimating others.
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