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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription rates with terms for address changes and payment methods. It notes second class matter designation and that money sent is at the sender's risk, with checks drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The testimonial to Dr Smith underscores broad patriotism with support from Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders and a Governor headed reception committee. It emphasizes unity among Americans across beliefs and professions and promotes peaceful, inclusive citizenship.
A Boston commentary argues the city imposes minimal burdens on street railways while demanding high service and equity. It questions why the company should resist voluntary free transfers when other costs like licenses or taxes exist elsewhere.
Secretary Gresham urged Spain to promptly answer the United States over the insult to the American flag in the Alliance affair. Spain’s crisis has eased with a new cabinet and restrained army, removing delay excuses. If no action follows, Gresham will insist, noting ministerial resignation does not affect the demand.
The column argues that Uncle Sam must attend the European movement for bimetallism. It dismisses a strict call technicality that would bar U S delegates from a conference and stresses the need for U S representation in discussions on coinage ratios and free minting of gold and silver.
The passage argues that gates should move forward despite gaps in authority and even if the $100,000 for their expenses is not yet available, insisting they should proceed anyway.
City chief Curtis deflects blame to subordinates while removing Democratic heads in the street department to make room for Republicans. He faces criticism for appointing an inexperienced streets superintendent and for a printed misnaming of a victim. He maintains executive control over all removals.
Bismarck enjoys a fair birthday despite the Reichstag’s refusal to vote congratulations. Speaker Crisp faced a similar slight when Congress refused a vote of thanks. Yet he remains unfazed as political compliments are shown to matter little, unless a robust magnate like William stirs debate.
Crowds watch a tagged squirrel in the Common near Park Square with a man claiming ownership. Park police sergeant W Bowen Murphy is praised for leadership and literary work. Other items note Back Bay Fens hoboes huts, Billy Park and Billy Boyle connections, East Boston Cadet Band Baltimore trip, and the bicycle balancing politics of Representative Daniel C. Casey.
Missouri and Illinois legislatures consider bachelor taxes to fund homes for indigent single women. Missouri’s plan taxes by years single men remain single while Illinois imposes a uniform levy on all single men over 32 who cannot prove three marriage proposals have been rejected. The Springfield Republican says the idea is a cheaper safer alternative to mass junkets.
A fire at Wilson Female College in Chambersburg destroyed the third story and tower of the building this morning. No injuries reported. The blaze caused extensive damage to the structure and prompted preparations for reconstruction.
Mr Fiske addressed a legislative committee defending infantile industrial insurance amid charges of neglect and infanticide. He cites prior state investigations from 1889 to 1892, Canadian and English data, and Massachusetts reports to prove insurance for children is limited, beneficial, and properly safeguarded.
The Newark Prudential analysis shows mortality and insured rates across major cities, noting higher insured shares but lower death rates. The speaker rejects starvation claims for Boston and nearby areas, citing only three marasmus deaths in a year and arguing the 248 figure is unfounded and misinterpreted.
A letter to the editor argues for a state backed Old Colony commission to survey southeastern Massachusetts including islands and the Cape. The author cites prior parkland and coastal improvements, urges public spirited inquiries, and proposes three unpaid citizens to report to the next Legislature.
Quiet Winter Hill in Somerville hears a heated dispute after George A. Fowl posts plans to build a fifteen horse stable for his Boston teaming. Neighbors E W Milliken E W Burgess and Mrs E D Swan petition the Aldermen to deny the permit, signaling upcoming local excitement.
Hawaii's Minister Thurston says no recall notice has reached him and he will leave Washington to return to Honolulu on April 4. The State Department reports no word from Thurston or his emissaries about departure or recall. A Honolulu steamer tomorrow may carry Hawaii's reply to Gresham's recall demand.
Washington March 26. The naval construction board chaired by Chief Constructor Hichborn proposed five options to Secretary Herbert for awarding three sea going torpedo boats. Options include combinations of bids from Columbian Iron Works Baltimore Union Iron Works San Francisco and Herreshoffs Bristol Rhode Island with speeds ranging from 23 to 28 knots and total costs up to 243000 dollars. The board rejected bronze hulls and aluminum bracing and upheld steel vessel specifications. The Herreshoffs supplemental 23 knot bid may be accepted.
Madrid says the appointment of Senor Dupuy de Lome as minister to the United States will be gazetted upon US approval. De Lome, formerly Spain's Washington envoy under the Canovas cabinet, is popular in Washington and has served as royal commissioner-general at the World's Fair.
In a dispatch from Washington the new Spanish prime minister asks Secretary Gresham if Dupuy de Lome would be acceptable as minister. Gresham replies de Lome would be acceptable. Madrid will receive the substance by cable. De Lome to arrive around the 15th prox. Muruaga to continue duties until then.
Worcester Postmaster Green asked the Post Office Department for an additional force of clerks and letter carriers due to increased business. The department has not yet decided on any action.
Washington March 26 Colonel Thaddeus H Stanton is named paymaster general of the army with rank of brigadier general to succeed the retired General Smith.
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