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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
4
In March 1995 the Boston transit plan is urged to accelerate subway digging despite temporary surface disruption. The editorial argues holes and dirt are temporary, trees may be removed but replaced, and the Transit Commission must drive the project to beautify the city and improve public comfort.
A public testimonial to Dr S F Smith next Wednesday promises both a children's afternoon entertainment and an elaborate evening program. The afternoon features a school chorus, Mrs Jens, Patrick Walker's survivor, and the Hutchinson family minstrels. The evening, presided over by Governor Greenhalge, includes the Handel and Haydn Society and the Harvard Glee Club under Carl Zerrahn, forming a notably patriotic, Americanist celebration.
The invasion of Manchuria by Japan with 38 000 men against 70 000 in Chinese territory is hailed as a brilliant campaign. Japanese generalship and strategic skill outmaneuvered Chinese forces, with the Japanese never losing a battle or retreating, while the world views this as evidence of rising eastern power and questions future moves by the young nation.
The Democratic city committee favors a Novem ber delegate convention to nominate candidates for Mayor, Street Commissioner and Aldermen. No opposition has emerged and amendments aim to boost efficiency, create a campaign committee to control funds, and adopt a ward based representation system. Delegates would nominate candidates through the convention.
The United States presses Spain for a prompt apology after an insult to the American flag in the Caribbean. Secretary Gresham outlined the demand and Spain seeks time from Minister Taylor to explain. Officials note Spain faces Cuba unrest, a turbulent press, and domestic turmoil, but insist on timely action and no excuses.
The article argues Newfoundland should sever ties with Canada and seek annexation by the United States. It claims shared allegiance to Britain is empty, while US relations offer sympathy, a key market, and aligned institutions. It contends Newfoundland’s destiny lies in closer US proximity.
Joe Frazier launches the Recorder a weekly paper to debut next Saturday with J A and S J Frazier in management. Joseph A Frazier will edit and Louis J Frazier will run the business. First issue will feature opening chapters of a serial by two local editors and the paper will be based in the Central building Central Square.
A Boston letter to the editor argues two thirds of the city sits idle and taxed only nominally while the rest pay full value for developed land. It calls taxing unused land at full market value to fund schools, police, hospitals, and public needs, suggesting taxes on active holders could be lowered to attract settlement.
Mr. Fiske testified that life insurers enforce strict limits on child policies, deny excess premiums, and routinely medically examine applicants including all colored children. He explained insurable interest, policy provisions, and that burial costs often exceed payments, with undertakers sometimes receiving no extra compensation. The Hancock and Metropolitan firms emphasize mutuality and charity within policy rules.
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