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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1895
Page
4
The item presents the Boston Post as a Democratic daily of New England dated Saturday morning March 23 1895. It signals a periodical issue with no clear event summary, reflecting the paper’s status and publication timing.
A Boston Democratic meeting is urged to decide on a delegate convention for nominating municipal candidates. The move aligns with the Post’s push for Democratic masses’ rights and a return to party principles and practices in Boston. Favorable action could place the Boston Democracy on course to reconquer the city.
The article notes Admiral Meade will lead four of the new navy’s finest vessels when the Columbia reaches the West Indian Squadron. The administration aims to fly the American flag and deter conflict, expecting little fighting but stressing readiness and the morale boost of a strong naval presence.
Governor O Ferrall of Virginia and the Massachusetts Legislature visiting committee clash over recent meeting incidents. Both sides stand firm, but the core issue is respect for an official representative of the people of Massachusetts regardless of color. The piece argues the fault lies with discriminatory implications and stresses universal respect for public officials.
Critics say the tone and bias in Congressman Morse's lecture offend by portraying Mrs. Lincoln as vain and unpatriotic and accusing her of visiting New York for dresses. They urge a judicious editor to revise the work, removing gossip and scandal from thirty years ago.
The governor took three attempts to fill a Superior Court vacancy, showing the bench’s appeal is not as strong as once thought. Ambition finds broader avenues outside the bench, while two qualified men wisely declined. Massachusetts boasts a high integrity judiciary, with devoted public service and unbounded integrity.
The author argues European trained diplomats lack the raw character needed for effective diplomacy. Muruaga is cited as an example of European training misapplied in American service, while Hawaii’s representative also draws criticism. Despite training gaps, the piece asserts American diplomats can rival any in straightforward efficiency and conduct.
Ex Senator Dawes addresses Dartmouth students arguing that all new U S territory except Alaska came under Democratic administrations. He frames this as repudiation of Jeffersonian democracy, but his inference is contested as growth driven by broader historical forces.
The article argues Alaska adds little tangible value after 25 years of U.S. possession under a Republican administration. It suggests the bargain has yielded barren gains and condemns Charles Jefferson’s stance. It also cites Senator Frye’s desire for Spain to provoke a U.S. seizure of Cuba.
The eight page Post shows a strong advertising surge as proof that hard times fade. Advertisers recognize the paper’s reach in New England, while the Post notes its duty to readers and the limits of current space. If possible, a ten page edition would be printed to satisfy demand.
In Boston, former attorney general Pillsbury moves unseen through Newspaper Row while the Brockton Enterprise notes a Carver minister refusing a licenseless marriage. Mary Lease declines a Kansas mayoralty as fog stories stoke chatter and a dramatic critic’s car fire tale amuses passengers. The East Boston Outing Club shifts to The Two Orphans with Joe Whalen supervising. Reed misses a Portland Express, delaying his Maine trip.
City of Mexico March 22. Negotiations with Guatemala proceed slowly but satisfactorily. A rupture is possible but not probable. There is no truth in recent war rumors.
Two year old Samuel Zwick died after his mother gave him what she thought was worm seed. A small green seed suspected as poison was found, while the family spoke broken Hebrew. Doctors and police pursue leads, noting possible mislabeling or accidental poisoning amid Easter cleaning.
Street commissioners push a new plan to widen Tremont and Boylston by taking a strip from the Common and extending Bowdoin street toward Causeway. The scheme envisions a wider Tremont, segregated walks, and a Park street connection to Beacon Street to speed car traffic, with uncertain fate and no mayoral approval yet.
Ex Congressmen William M Springer gains a nomination to the United States Court for the northern district of Indian Territory. The Springfield Republican notes the move as aligned with his ambitions, signaling a shift from Illinois politics to a potential future senior role in the territory’s path to statehood and Senate service.
A special twenty nine car freight train loaded with Pepperell and Laconia cotton goods departed Biddeford for Vancouver en route to Shanghai. It marks one of the largest mill shipments ever from Biddeford.
The Middlesex Deeds Registry notes the assistant register of deeds position left vacant by the death of Henry A. Stevens, son of the register, remains unfilled. An appointment is not expected soon.
The mercantile affairs committee ends its private doubts after a Southern visit. Governors actions and the presence of Mr Teamoh drew prejudice yet the committee says his company was pleasant and resents no offense. The six signatories resist further publication and affirm Chairman Darling’s statements in Boston press.
A speaker advocates forming a new Plymouth colony in Idaho to revitalize the economy through irrigation and settlement. He cites irrigation’s success in Garden City Kansas and historic New England migrations, proposing a New England–minded, resourceful community of means to relieve eastern congestion and prove arid lands can sustain prosperity.
The forward section of the steamship Venetian pitched down over two feet from the aft, sinking. The Boston Towboat Company hauls away cargo valued at more than $100,000 and will then tackle hull removal, a costly, arduous task for the underwriters.
Calcutta reports a Sikh company led by Lieutenant Ross was repelled by Chitrassis near Karagh as they attempted to reinforce Reshan. About 100 natives fired on the Sikhs, leaving Ross, 46 Sikhs, and 8 camp followers dead. the rest escaped.
Sir Henry F. Ponsonby secretary to the Queen is again in a very critical condition at Osborne Isle of Wight and death may occur at any moment with his condition described as grave and precarious.
William E. Smythe, editor of the Irrigation Age, leads a push to settle New England colonists in Idaho and organize Eastern colonies. He spoke at the Twentieth Century Club and plans to address the Parker Memorial Science Club on “Labor and Homes in Irrigated America.” He highlights irrigation as a remedy for drought and desert conditions in the West.
Ivory 90 AP notes Paocter and Gamate Co. report Cini in market coverage. Officials cite Ivory 90 as key driver while firms monitor demand shifts and pricing signals amid regional trade.
East Weymouth March 22 The Board of Selectmen held a hearing on Plymouth County Railroad Company petition for a location in town. The proposed line would start below the New York New Haven Hartford station and pass through South Hingham Queen Annes Corner Ridge Hill Assinippi Hanover Norwell Pembroke and Marshfield to Brant Rock about twenty five miles. President Simmons and Engineer E Worthington Jr presented the plan. No opposition was raised and the Selectmen will decide later.
Frank C. Noyes, 21, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody in the retail district after an afternoon arrest. Previously, on December 19, 1894, he was convicted for attempting to pick a woman's pocket on Washington street and sentenced to one month at Deer Island. He faces arraignment today on vagrancy charges, with a ladies gold monogram card case found in his pocket seeking its owner.
South Framingham March 22 Between 8 and 9 o clock this evening fire destroyed the barn of Timothy Sullivan on Main street Framingham Centre together with one horse five cows hay tools wagons harnesses etc Cause of fire unknown Loss on barn and contents 1800 partly covered by insurance
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch reports Japan has begun an assault on the Pescadores group between Formosa and the Chinese coast and has seized the archipelago's largest island.
The Boston brig Jane Adeline under Captain J N Sanborn left Bermuda March 13 for Boston after temporary repairs. From Turks Island and bound for Boston with salt, she faced heavy gales in January. Aboard, Second Mate Thomas Moore was lost overboard, a crewman broke a leg, the cabin flooded, stores destroyed, and the shipworst kept four biscuits per man daily as they anchored at St George's for provisions and repairs.
Protective function is secondary as designers unveil short capes barely more than collarettes. Observation of lace collarettes suggests you could imitate the spring wrap by adding a circular flounce to velvet and lace. A velvet yoke or silk veiled with lace may feature an eight to ten inch flounce of satin?
Fashion notes describe capes trimmed with spangles and sequins, including a wood brown cloth with green velvet yoke ornamented in gold tone. Small velvet capes and flounced lace joins flourish, with matching spring street gowns featuring velvet yokes and tiny velvet hats.
Fall River reports show port receipts for six months under $10,000 as John Desmond succeeds Captain Brady as collector. Fiscal year to June showed $180,107. since Sept 15 lumber cargoes incur no duties locally due to new rules, duties shifted to Boston. Salaries drop with revenue.
The board of special inquiry at Ellis Island released sixty five of the Diamond Cutters who arrived aboard the Majestic last Wednesday. Sixty two will be sent back on the Majestic, which sails on Wednesday.
The British steamer Jessmore, en route from New York to Baltimore, collided with the schooner W. H. Dale near Thomas Point this morning. The Dale sank with its cargo of shingles and lime, but the crew was rescued by the Jessmore.
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