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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
4
The editorial calls for Spain to repudiate the gunboat captain’s firing on the Alliance and apologize promptly. It argues the act insults the American flag and challenges international law, stressing diplomatic dignity and the need to avoid damages or reprisals. It trusts the U S administration to protect national prestige.
The piece argues Boston citizens should vote on any city charter amendments. It contends reformers avoid public input, preferring theoretical plans over practical, demand granting the people a final, decisive say on changes affecting those who live and work in the city.
The piece argues for replacing three headed commissions with a single head at both city and state levels. It notes higher costs, with salaries and deputies doubling or tripling, and stresses that executive responsibility must be genuine and uniformly applied. It questions affordability and the potential for partisan manipulation.
A statement asserts that the process can be carried out impartially and completely, emphasizing fairness and thoroughness in its implementation.
Colonel Albert Clarke protests the Post for accusing his group of encouraging mob spirit in New Orleans. The article notes the club invited a mob leader to speak and contends the Post condemns violence, while recounting other local scenes and events including Navy Yard cadets and Lasell Seminary plans.
The proposed peace terms show Japan seeking 250 million in indemnity and the cession of Formosa while preserving two naval stations at Port Arthur and Wei Hai Wei. The plan also grants Japan extraterritorial rights in China and requires China to surrender its extra-territorial status.
The British government responds to Newfoundland’s plea with a marked denial of responsibility. Lord Ripon argues self governing colonies should not rely on imperial help for finance. Critics decry a royal commission as pauperizing the island and forcing Federation.
The article endorses a Boston reform plan creating a single Board of Elections. It argues the current electoral machinery is overly complex and scattered. A unified board would simplify operations and address current needs, even if it ends some mayors favored officials.
Winthrop Pierce recalls a summer camp with a sharp story teller and a slow Englishman. After a roaring tale, the Englishman asks why the joke is funny, sparking fresh laughter. Scott then tells of a man who enters a restaurant with no printed bill of fare.
Manly M. Gillam known as John Wanamaker’s $10 000 a year advertising man has moved to New York to handle Hilton Hughes Co bargains. He will bring Wanamaker style concise language to New York ads and is said to command the highest salary for similar work. Gillam’s varied career spans farming the dairy and grain country service in the army war experiences and roles at the Boston Post Tribune Star Philadelphia Record and Wanamaker’s advertising.
The Evangelistic Association held a daily noon gathering where the Volunteer Mission ary movement drew attention. Herbert Logan Roots of the Episcopal Theological School spoke on the movement’s rise and reach, as Harvard and Boston University groups provided musical support.
False key workers entered the dwelling of Peter Martin at 224 Athens Street in South Boston yesterday afternoon. On family return, two overcoats a silver watch and 32.50 in cash were missing. Police believe they know the suspect and expect to apprehend him soon.
The Boston charter amendments faced their first hearing before the State House committee. Mayor Curtis, Corporation Counsel Bailey, City Clerk Galvin and Municipal League delegates pressed for reforms. Proposals center on a three year mayor, a single 27 member city council, and a nonpartisan apportionment board with capped personal expenses.
The full bench holds that an oral agreement made in another state to leave property by will is invalid under 1888 Maine statutes. Fanny E Emery sued Horace H Burbank as executor for $15,000 claiming Mrs Rummery breached a Maine 1890 agreement to will property and $4,000 for a house. The Superior Court dismissal stands.
The feature focuses on trimming trends with lace and satin ribbons used along skirts and bodices, describing lace insertion, satin ribbons, and spangled details. It covers color contrasts like white satin ribbon with blue sequins and gold edging on parasols, noting overall fashion emphasis for early spring and summer wear.
Albert Clarke of the Home Market Club defends the club and Senator Hoar in a dated letter to the editor. He argues Parkerson spoke without knowledge of mob implications and asserts Republicans faced mob violence in the South, denying mob support by the club. He calls for fair elections and balanced coverage.
A pleasant program last evening in Union Hall featured Miss Lucy Inez Blake soprano Mr Charles B E Alexander baritone Mrs Marietta Sherman Raymond violinist Miss Ethel Whitcomb reader and Mrs H P Stearns with Miss Sears as accompanists providing an engaging cultural outing for the Christian Union group.
The piece condemns mob violence in New Orleans, linking the attacks on black workers to a broader pattern of orchestrated disruption tied to Republican factions and a reform movement. It cites Boston leaders and the Home Market Club approving such actions and questions the framing as racial conflict versus political manipulation.
The first concert in the First Free Baptist Church popular course drew a large audience. The Boston Rivals with Elizabeth Hamlin Felix Winternitz J B Atwood and Jessie Eldridge Southwick performed to warm applause and several encores. The next concert is set for March 20.
Ipswich reports ongoing scarlet fever outbreak with several deaths and new cases on Peatfield street. Citizens urge school closures as three cases are confirmed today in the town.
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