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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1895
Page
4
A newspaper note argues that Representative Woodfall’s order should promptly move the ancient codfish from the old Representatives’ chamber to the new hall. The codfish would be carried by fifteen members and suspended above the Speaker’s chair in a ceremonious transfer.
President Cleveland signed the stringent anti lottery bill drafted by Senator Hoar of Massachusetts. The law empowers postal authorities to prevent lotteries from using the mails, aiming to crush the demoralizing practice. Hoar is praised for this achievement, deemed greater than his earlier political battles.
The Republican Legislature quickly rejected a municipal women’s suffrage bill, killing it in the House by a strong majority. Democrats opposed the ballot proposal, while Republicans lined up with the opposition, questioning whether women would vote as pledged. The piece frames the vote as a firm rebuke and a merciful rejection of unfulfilled promises.
A brief editorial argues the Bate refrigerator case marks a broad limit on patent abuse rather than a single blow to Bell Telephone Company. The decision challenges monopolistic control, upholds people’s rights against corporate encroachment, and ends exclusive use of long freely available devices in Europe, signaling strategic shifts rather than disaster for dominant firms.
The ruling asserts that patent laws may not be used to cheat the public, noting a corporation with vast capital cannot leverage monopolistic power to dominate nationwide competition. The decision emphasizes maintaining fair access to rights and signals strong protection for consumers against legal exploitation.
The Post endorses Josiah Quincy as the Democratic party standard bearer for Boston. It argues unity behind Quincy across factions will ensure a large Democratic majority and eventual victory, asserting three convictions: Quincy will be nominated, the masses will back him, and he will be elected mayor.
The Brookline Gas Company lowers prices of dollar gas without Gas Commission orders, aiding Brighton and Brookline residents and urging a citywide move. The Post champions reduced rates across districts. Jamaica Plain and South Boston are cited as targets to align pricing with the dollar gas model. The paper pledges continued advocacy for public relief and fair gas pricing.
The piece recalls a Saturday reception gifting ex Mayor Warden a cane from city departments and quotes remarks by City Solicitor Ludden. It highlights Dorchester Improvement Association speeches and mentions Councilman John J. Gartland of Ward 16 as a rising, conscientious figure allied with ex-Congressman O'Neil.
The Massachusetts House defeated a bill to grant women the ballot by an 8 to 127 vote. Debates featured speakers like Mr. Penniman opposing suffrage as a threat to home life and morality, while Mr. St. John supported it as a matter of justice, and Mr. Tolman argued it lacked demand among women. The discussion included references to Gladstone and O'Reilly, and appealed to members to consider the impact on American homes.
The Massachusetts House rejected the women suffrage bill 87 to 127 amid strong speeches from Tolman Creed Bancroft Young Dallinger Sleeper Hayes Grover Lowell Horan Roe and others. Wellesley College's 520 of 619 students favored suffrage while Senate actions on land taking Metropolitan affairs and public entertainments were discussed along with a delay on the State House passageway and a tech institute resolve.
Boston news item reports that a Newfoundland owned by Mr. Kennedy of Amandine Street Dorchester became the curious culprit behind milk thefts. After lawmen staked out a doorway the dog was seen with a milk can in teeth and draining it, revealing a stash of fourteen cans. Next.
Letter to the editor argues against a Massachusetts bill imposing a five dollar fine on every registered voter who does not vote. The writer contends compulsory voting violates constitutional rights, notes possible evasion via blank ballots, and preserves the voter’s freedom to abstain when unsure. Louis Iverson signs the piece.
At the Franklin Typographical Society monthly gathering in Franklin Hall 121 Chandler Street members and friends will enjoy a program of instrumental pieces by Fred O'Connor James Driscoll John J Hartnett and Will H Mahoney vocal selections by Rowan McConnell James J Baker Joseph T Brennan and Martin A Ryan readings by Joseph A Sheehan Joseph Hoar and Frank Snyder.
In a fashion note from The Post, a reader laments fragile gowns unable to endure a season. Velvet bindings tear at seam ends while haircloth interlining frays. Sleeves collapse after dancing, with one bold design featuring quadruple stiffened puffings. A letter corrects a misdated Cushman farewell, noting her true Boston appearances and a pompous translation of events.
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