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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
4
The Maine Legislature defeated a municipal suffrage bill after House passage, prompting criticism that lawmakers tease without serious consideration. The speaker condemns the Senate for not honestly addressing the women’s vote and notes Massachusetts acted more decisively in defeat.
A young woman named Clara Hathaway ends her life in Boston, erasing all traces to avoid identification. The case, described as sensational, centers on unregulated passion and a career of wilfulness leading to degradation and self destruction.
A city council committee weighs ward redivision based on legal versus registered voters. Officials deem differences small, stressing need for fair ward lines after twenty years of unequal boundaries.
A Boston editorial argues the metropolitan affairs committee should submit proposed charter changes to the people for acceptance or rejection and allow separate votes on each measure. It favors keeping the current charter unless consented to by the public, warning against lumping all changes into one package.
The Board of Health orders the Gibson street garbage crematory closed as a nuisance. The Dorchester proposal is condemned for locational impropertion, though the process itself is not condemned. The Post argued the works belong away from residences, to prevent air pollution near homes and schools.
Boston citizens respond generously to Newfoundland relief appeals with food and supplies. Great Britain withholds substantial aid, urging absorption into Canada. Newfoundland sentiment grows against a fate tying it to Britain.
A discussion argues for union with the empire, praising neighbourly support during hardship. It notes Canada’s failure to guarantee Newfoundland’s debt and asserts Britain’s strategic and commercial value of Newfoundland, warning against breaking ties with Great Britain and risking public sympathy.
Colonel Higginson reports Theodore Parker observed Cincinnati’s social ladder during a favorable period when wealth defined status. He notes pork wealth shaped aristocracy and contrasts present versus past wealth, calling the distinction between stick ems and stuck ems. In other items, libel plaintiff Helen Gougar secures a new trial, and a dubious Philadelphia heiress tale flops amid missing confirmations.
A longtime ferry traveler defends W J Burke, praising improved cleanliness, order, and safety on East Boston ferries. The writer rebuts attacks by Jesse Gove, endorses Republican leadership, and urges fair judgment despite political differences.
The Springfield Republican reports Governor O Ferrall of Virginia explains his courteous handling of Representative Teamoh, the colored member of the legislative committee. The piece notes he did not know the weapon was loaded yet praised by Teamoh, while opponents may seize on the politicking.
Henry O Meara of the Boston Journal is to supply an original ode for the America testimonial at Music Hall on April 3. He offers the work gratis as a tribute to a fellow poet. The ode will be sung by the Harvard Glee Club to the air of Fair Harvard.
The metropolitan affairs committee met in executive session to review charter amendment propositions for Boston. Votes revealed wide opinion divergence, making full committee agreement unlikely before reporting to the Legislature. A sub-committee will draft a bill along the committee’s voting lines, a process expected to face heavy scrutiny.
A sub-committee led by Chairman Sanger with Representatives Geary and Jones works toward a May operation date. After yesterday's executive session three bill features were settled: the Common Council remains intact, and one-headed commissions will govern a set of city reforms.
A divided committee discussed a new tri headed system and established an elections board. Most members favored two councilmen per ward with 300 dollars yearly, while Tuttle urged one per ward at 600 dollars. The panel split 6 to 6 on a three year mayor term, with many favoring a two year term. The Citizens Association sought broader confirmation powers.
In Ready-made stock this season we shall sell the best that can be made at a fair margin of profit. Our Ready-made work is cut, trimmed and made in Boston at our workrooms occupying four stories of 44 North street. We do not handle prison-made or inferior work and we sell only goods under best conditions to ensure satisfactory wear, style and workmanship.
Boston theatre page notes Joseph Haworth’s Richard III performance last evening, praising his study and variety in the role, though some cast lines lagged. It previews upcoming engagements including Rob Roy at Castle Square, Trilby at Park Theatre, and Olga Nethersole’s repertory at the Museum with Frou Frou and Romeo and Juliet.
A Boston committee favors a plan likely adopted in the final majority report. It envisions one Alderman from every two wards, with ward division depending on redistricting to twenty six or thirty wards. Voter registration reform and ballot counting methods at ward rooms or City Hall are debated.
Miss Marie Burroughs, actress and estranged wife of Louis Massen, declines interview as she confirms the divorce suit filed in San Jose. She recounts a three year separation plan and secrecy, while denying personal disgrace and noting she and Massen kept visits with friends low profile. The suit alleges unfaithfulness in Cincinnati with Dolly Moore and another incident in Buffalo without naming the second party.
Judge Putnam in the United States Circuit Court granted a new trial motion in the libel case of Mrs Helen M Gougar against Congressman Elijah A Morse of Canton. Gougar claimed Morse uttered derogatory campaign remarks about three years ago saying she was a soldier of fortune. Jury had returned a verdict for Morse last September.
Governor McKinley of Ohio, en route from Thomasville to Lake Worth, was expected to reach Jacksonville with a public reception planned. A late message stated he was not well and unable to attend, cancelling elaborate preparations.
Designers continue experimenting with neck fixings using blooms. A buttercup boa on black satin ribbon appears among the prettiest creations, while clover, cowslips, pansies, and violets fill many pieces. Roses, daffodils, and dahlias appeal to the smarter set, though they stand out conspicuously.
The United States asserts it will view any European attempt to extend power in the hemisphere as dangerous. It notes non interference with colonies but opposes any oppression or control aimed at independent governments, viewing such acts as unfriendly to the U.S.
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