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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1894
Page
4
The Meigs elevated railroad bill for Boston rapid transit deserves close study. It acknowledges the need for transit but warns against surrendering public rights without compensation and safeguards. The streets would become an extraordinary franchise, requiring extraordinary protections against abuse.
Persistent whispers claim corruption in shaping laws at the State House. Critics say the once honorable body has degenerated, eroding public trust as charges grow thicker year by year. An exemplary action is urged to restore confidence.
The State Senate returns from a May Day outing and urges the House to pass calendar measures. The piece faults partisan delay and urges focus on matters of public interest for a shorter, more productive session.
Mr Moody calls Spiritualism a curse while a Boston community with believers contributes to society. Critics may dispute beliefs, but the issue rests on actions, not creed, as religions increasingly judge by conduct over doctrine.
The piece weighs the price of a new Charlestown prison building against the chance of genuine reform. It questions whether architecture alone, with isolation and guard networks, can curb insubordination and outbreaks or if deeper systemic changes are required to reform convicts and secure guards.
The piece argues that investing in capable prison administrators with reforming skill and responsibility would, for the price of a new prison, improve the system enough to render the new structure unnecessary. It emphasizes humane handling over architecture.
A Washington editorial argues that Coxey and his followers were not to be denied a voice on Capitol grounds. It notes that delegations seek entry to present petitions and that Congress has welcomed "armies" from trusts and monopolies, urging fair treatment and public hearing for Coxey's group despite possible cranks or eccentric ideas.
Berlin organist John Hermann Loud from Weymouth earns praise as he studies at Berlin Conservatory after six months abroad. In Boston and Weymouth, candidates for Hobart Moore’s military instructor posts emerge, with Major Dyar favored. Rev. Charles L. Morgan accepts Jamaica Plain church call. Rev. B. Fay Mills gains converts in Halifax. Beatrice Harraden, Beattie, travels to California to write again. Insurance fraud case of C. W. Hatch traced by Er. L. Guptill. Kansas woman suffrage drive led by Susan B. Anthony Anne Shaw and Laura M. Johns across 100 counties before November. Ex-Senator Ingalls and most Democrats oppose, while Governor Robinson and Chancellor Snow back the amendment.
A roundup notes three U S Senators born abroad McMillan in Canada Pasco in England and Walsh in Ireland. Mrs Henry Ward Beecher leaves her Brooklyn home rent too high and eyes a future return. Rep McCleary of Minnesota, once a state normal school professor, becomes a House schoolmaster. Won Hong the oldest Chinese resident of San Francisco arrived 1844 age 70. An exhibition at Chase's gallery features sketches and portraits. B S Willard shifts from Hamlet to The Professor's Love Story and The Middleman.
The eighteen mile march from Lyme to Guilford tests the commonweal veterans as they grumble over diet and fatigue. Fitzgerald grows irritable while “Old Sport” stays resilient. Deserter fears and Pinkerton rumors stir distrust as the group hubs at Westbrook Clinton Madison and finally beds in a Guilford barn before heading to New Haven with Yale preparations and college student spectators awaiting their march tomorrow.
In Lyme Connecticut on May 1 a crowd of sober farmers gathered in the Town Hall to hear Major-General Fitzgerald speak amid a festive audience. They contributed $2.10 to Comptroller Avery as part of an odd town meeting, then crossed a railroad bridge with guards and a salute, while Swift and Adams relaxed in New Haven and Guilford hotels.
Gossip centers on the Columbia and several Boston houses as the season winds down. Miss Russell performs at Hollis Street Theatre, with Peter E. Dailey to reopen in September, and Arrah-Na-Pogue at Grand Opera House. Hamlet and Vir ginius draw crowds, Hagenbeck animals begin daily matinees, and Tabasco ends at Museum. The piece highlights Gorillas at Austin & Stone, Little Proto at the Palace, Donnelly and Girard in The Rainmakers, and Pinafore set to renew at Boston. Paur recital in Steinert Hall earns high praise with Mrs and Mr Paur confirming artistry and tone color.
Sebato Saito, a Japanese national, appeared before Judge Colt in the United States Circuit Court for a naturalization hearing. The case is the first of its kind in the country, with Judge Colt reserving judgment after the presentation of facts about Saito and his application.
The Ohio evangelist plans half round the world illustrated lectures at Bromfield Street Church today and tomorrow for the Evangelistic Association of New England. The views are magnificent and the object worthy.
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