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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post declares subscription rates and mailing details. It notes annual, semi annual, and quarterly prices, office address at 259 Washington Street, Boston, and requests advance payments with notices of discontinuation on expiration.
After sixteen years on the Public Library board of trustees Samuel A B Abbott resigns. He contributed to the library’s growth and the city’s building program, providing diligent service and leadership. The city loses a conscientious public servant with his retirement.
Opposition to the subway feeds into sensational rumors of graves violations and bone sales while work proceeds. The Record mocks the stories as preposterous and urges supporters to let the project advance rapidly, noting no legislative action against it and contractors unafraid. If failures occur, critics can boast they warned.
The draft notes Japan will be paid in silver by China in five annual instalments of 48 million ounces. Past US silver purchases under the silver purchase act caused price declines. The author doubts a future rise from China’s payments, but notes opening a large silver-using country could influence prices.
An editorial condemns Massachusetts lawmakers for advancing a Holyoke police bill seen as punishing a Democratic city. The piece argues it unconstitutionally concentrates police control in the Governor, calls the move partisan, dangerous to popular rule, and a troubling departure from self reliance.
Over 60 000 pianos made and sold in three years claim the New England Piano Co offering the world’s largest showroom and widest assortment. Easy payments available with rental by day week month or year at Tremont Street Boston.
A general law imposing paternalism on municipal ties faces attack as Boston Fall River and Holyoke are governed by state officials rather than by their residents. Critics call the move unjust and biased toward state control over local affairs.
The mayor stripped two experienced officials, challenging the Board of Aldermen and risking friction with his party. Critics call it an overreach that bypasses charter checks and may ruin his early record, warning that partisan excess could imperil municipal governance.
The Massachusetts Legislature shows little forward motion with Rep Mc Carthy's prorogation resolution laid on the table. Critics call the prolonged session wasteful and point to Delaware's bought legislature as a contrast, urging less interference with local business.
The Observant Citizen notes on superstition show people avoiding ladders and eyeing a stray horseshoe as omens. City scenes include a Water street window cleaner, restaurant staff in white dresses, and Lt. Currian meeting Mayor Curtis. Assessor Daley plans a cycling challenge, while cops chase a rumor of an escaped prowler. Sandow discusses two Dedham boys in a humor piece. The Frog Pond on the Common undergoes thorough cleaning as water is drained.
A barrister resembles Chauncey Depew, leading to playful mistaken identity when he admires his reflection in mirrors. In another item, Assistant Superintendent R. W. Shepardson sends the Post’s morning edition to Washington for a better cut and description of new electric mail cars.
The commissioners of public institutions again offer Rainsford Island as a summer hospital for babies and children. The project aims for broad access to care, hoping to reduce infant mortality during hot weather with a target of about 3000 dollars for July through the heated term. Subscriptions can be sent to Hastings Pratt Rowe or Harold Ernst at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Silk yields to crepon as the preferred fabric due to wider, more adaptable drape and superior wear. Crepon costs range from 1.50 to 2.00 per yard for quality, with seven yards suffice for large skirts and sleeves. Describes prevailing colors, textures, and a velvet trim dress example.
Notices in Sunday papers stated a claim against Count Jean Edouard d Aulby for recovery of an debt incurred in 189 by his former secretary during his Europe absence. Investigations showed no service on the count and the claim was paid with the secretary’s debt discharged.
Provincetown Beacon reports patent oil distributor by Robert Hammond described as an oil bomb. Fired from shore toward wrecks, it sinks to explode underwater and release oil to surface, smoothing water around wrecks where life guns cannot reach. The device would cover distance without line to vessels near Peaked Hill bars.
The Boston Sunday Post is praised in Lowell Mail for cutting its price to three cents, describing the paper as a marvel of cheapness for such an excellent publication.
Marlboro Enterprise notes the Sunday Post has reduced its price to 3 cents. Observers see more Posts visible Sunday than before, and the management intends to expand circulation toward a target of 100,000 copies.
Massachusetts Grand Army officials and veterans condemn plans to dedicate a Confederate memorial in Chicago on Memorial Day. They call the move an outrage to the Union cause, urge posts to protest, and note funding and political implications.
The Christian Endeavor Society presents the cantata Ruth at 8 p m in Prospect Street Church Cambridgeport to raise funds for Endeavorers attending the summer convention. The cast includes Viola Campbell Isabelle Melville Grace Butterfield and others with a Delphian Ladies Quartet and a male quartet led by R N Lister.
In United States Circuit Court Judge Putnam confirmed the master’s report in the American Building Loan & Improvement Society case. A 20 percent dividend will be paid to allowed certificate holders. The defunct concern is in the hands of receiver W. K. Sullivan of Chicago. The fund on deposit with American Loan & Trust Company totals 55 536 today, with 7956 set aside for receiver and counsel expenses.
The Boston Post plans a price drop for its Sunday edition to three cents. The move is expected to broaden readership in the Hub, though quality concerns may arise amid the price shift.
Ada Rehan stars in The Honeymoon at the Hollis with Tobin’s arrangement, while Marie Burroughs prepares Pinero’s The Profligate for the Museum. Cast notes, new acts, and upcoming engagements mark a busy Boston theater week across multiple venues.
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