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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1895
Page
4
The House quickly defeated a bill to ban life insurance on children under age and denounced the campaign as intemperate. Lawmakers viewed the accusations as libel against the poor and affirmed that parental love is not less than that of others.
Executive Council members who represent Boston should resist confirming Governor Greenhalge's appointment of a Swampscott resident to the Boston Police Board. Confirmation would force Boston into costly court battles to void the appointment, with attorney general warning of an appeal to the courts. The governor’s action would stand until the Supreme Court weighs in, creating needless expense and delay for the city.
Senator Voorhees backs free silver following Speaker Crisp, urging immediate action. He argues that free coinage would disrupt the dollar’s equality and requires international agreement to avoid silver monometallism, warning that current conditions cannot support unilateral free coinage.
Representative Gallivan proposes a Boston charter amendment adding a majority vote referendum before enactment. The plan, endorsed by Governor Greenhalge, seeks local input on radical municipal reforms. Legislation should mirror this referendum principle to gain public approval.
The Rumford Historical Society of Woburn proposes a monument to the Baldwin apple. The project honors a key Massachusetts influence that spread across the nation and world, elevating taste in nature and pies. The Baldwin apple’s fame extends beyond California and Florida, symbolizing regional horticultural legacy.
A State commission should mark historic Old Colony sites to preserve landmarks for future generations. The text urges commemorating the discovery of a noble subtropical fruit as a fitting subject for a historical society.
The piece condemns Mayor Curtis for bypassing the aldermen and the law by using emergency powers to remove department heads. It argues the annual appointments require aldermanic approval to guard against partisan errors and labels the act as an attempt to install a dictatorship, noting the officials are competent and satisfactory.
A light column recalls a noon scene at Old South Church where a motorman flung a found horseshoe, later vanished, supposedly carried off by a Beacon Street girl’s escort. It also notes a humorous Art Club statuette titled Darwin's Descent of Man and reports on local officials, photographers, and new Benning street seating arrangements in Commonwealth Avenue.
The article surveys hat choices for spring noting Dutch bonnets, toques, and large hats as top options. It highlights color and material variety from rough straws in yellow green and brown to lace hats, with cream lace brims, yellow crowns, green bows, and red rose accents.
Commentary mocks sensational journalism and aging morality as rail lines and ministers are imagined altering practices. The piece cites FE Martin on poetry and fame, praises Rev. 8. F. Smith, notes Edward A. Thurston’s shift to Harvard Law School ball nine, and highlights the Harvard Law School team and Joseph Austin Strong’s prominence. It also reports on a Boston federation of women musicians forming after the Chicago convention.
The Hon. John DeWitt Warner of New York spoke at the Exchange Club luncheon to outline the Reform Club's work in promoting sound money and distributing financial information. A committee was formed to nominate members for a Boston organizing committee, with attendees including J. R. Leeson Edward Atkinson Winslow Warren H. Kennard and others.
Charles E. Aldrich, 14, lies unconscious at City Hospital with a fractured skull after a 16 pound shot from Roxbury Latin yard struck him. Doctors trepanned the skull while parents remain at his side. Teachers praise his character and note no blame on the boy who threw the shot. classmates express sympathy and hope for recovery.
Reports from Pittsfield say ex-President Harrison has leased Mrs. Thaddeus Clapp’s Wendell avenue residence and will reside there this summer. Mrs. Clapp is away, and the report lacks authentication.
Dr Rowan disputes Mrs Kelly and Mrs Porter over a child’s care in a Brighton district case. He asserts he treated the child with careful attention last week until the danger passed and denies being the city physician for Brighton. He also rejects that the child suffered three months of pneumonia, noting the illness does not usually last that long.
Arts and theatre notes from Boston theatres list Sadie Martinez in The Passport at Park and Ada Rehan in The Honeymoon at Hollis Street. Robert Mantell performs The Marble Heart at the Museum and Corsican Brothers in the evening. Reports touch on Yon Yonson, Duffy's Blunders, old Jed Prouty, Maggie Cline, The Fire Patrol, Scottish Night, plus upcoming acts and benefit performances.
The Journeymen Tailors Society of America formed the Union Cooperative Society of Journeymen Tailors with HQ at 16 Hanover Street Boston to devise methods to avert strikes. Plan under C W Mowbray, English cooperative founder, aims for labor control of plants capital and profits. A cooperative label to win Central Labor Union approval. Also Hyde Park strike conference invited by Board of Arbitration for tomorrow at 10 AM. Gossamer strikers’ ball at Harmony Hall Hyde Park tonight. Barbers' Union elects new officers. Cooks Alliance last night denied Central Labor Union committee access to Hyde Park strike floor.
The first fake art afternoon tea was held in Allston Hall with bay trees palms and potted plants. Dainties were provided by Mrs Nathaniel Thayer and Mrs Robert Hooper who acted as hostesses. Notables attending included Mrs Van Rensselaer Thayer Mrs James Jackson Miss Ethel Hyde John F Andrew and several others. Today will be Mrs Whitwell's turn to preside.
Congressman Morse will conduct a competitive examination at the Crane School in Canton starting 10 o clock Saturday morning May 4 to select a cadet for the West Point Military Academy. Only residents of the twelfth district may compete. Applicants must send their names to Morse in advance.
The minstrel show by St Josephs T A Society at Odd Fellows Hall last night drew solid praise. Much of the success is attributed to the efforts of Messrs Spillane Lusk and Campbell.
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