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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
4
Collector Warren sacks three storekeepers for neglect and intemperance as part of a broader push to reform the Boston Custom House. The piece notes past supervisory laxities under Harrison and critiques Governor Greenhalge’s appointments, councils, and stalled unemployment commission amid political harmony.
A state legislative session faces mounting distrust as rumors of corporate influence swirl around bills. On the House floor speculation alleges railroad interests seek passage in exchange for favors, while the Senate allegedly kills opposing measures. Public faith and the legislature’s usefulness hang in the balance.
A Boston contention on a proposed water view boulevard pits property owners against the public. Park Commissioners defend the plan as public good while some homeowners see a loss of private amenity. The piece argues for shared water view access over exclusive possession for the many over the few.
The piece discusses a proposed anti stock watering bill and alleges that corporations set up a job to kill it in the Senate. It recalls the 1870s Senate acting as a barrier to popular reform and warns the current Senate may repeat that pattern. Representative Myers cites House hearings and broader concerns about corporate aggression.
Myers notes an alleged unholy alliance between corporations and the Senate. Business and commercial groups in Massachusetts urge measures in their favor and appeal to the people. The Senate vote on these bills will be watched to gauge how far the "job" extends.
Counsel Hyde for West End company assuring a Harrison avenue line will run north and south, offering partial relief to parallel streets. The piece urges diverting passenger traffic from Washington and Tremont and notes public consent to ride other streets would save time and improve transit.
The piece reports on a tense Boston week with a Faneuil Hall meeting disrupted by competing events and temperance issues, Irish fund support arriving for the Home Rule cause, Henry O'Meara on verse forms, Coxey’s Army views by George E. McNeill, and a seizure of 1500 dollars worth of contraband English yacht wear at the Custom House as Anglomania is derided.
The Long Island institution inquiry resumed in the Common Council chamber with eight members present. Alderman Hallistram chaired as Mrs. Lincoln and husband attended with Lawyer Brandeis while Dr. Parker and others appeared. George S. Hale testified on management and inmate labor as an expert, criticizing current practices and urging separation of inmates and cottage-style hospital plans. Atherton Brownell of the Home Journal described vermin, poor food, and inadequate facilities at Rainsford Island, noting 64 cents per week for paupers versus 1.30 for criminals, inadequate staff, and troubling conditions spurring further investigation. The hearing adjourned for call of the chair.
Brown University president Dr Andrews is engaged to give the oration for Attleboro High School’s June graduation replacing the usual essays. The change marks a radical shift in graduation exercises. George Macdonald’s health has improved during a winter stay in Italy. Edward Maybridge, famed for animal locomotion photos, returns to Philadelphia to resume work cataloging motion in art and studying flight for inventors.
City Solicitor A J Bailey dismissed critics who accused him of overstepping authority during transit committee debates. He defended his right to comment on constitutionality and urged Boston residents to understand the Meigs L road plan and its $13 000 000 cost. He remains a firm believer in the subway as Boston’s path out of trouble.
A reader describes sending a 2 cent check to Chee Man Kee that was not honored. The writer alleges the firm claims police cannot touch them as they sell candy. If a check is received it marks the recipient as an agent by presenting the game for payment. The letter condemns the scam and mentions a five dollar loss. The writer signs off with long live the post.
The Geary law of 1892 required Chinese residents to register by a May 1893 deadline later extended to May 3. April saw about 2150 Chinese men in Boston register, guided by wealthy merchants as witnesses. About 3000 Chinese in the state, four fifths of whom registered, with possible deportation for failing to certify.
A letter to the Post seeks former comrades of Company F Thirtieth Massachusetts Volunteers Infantry who knew Private James Costello in the Cedar Creek battle on Oct 19 1864. He asks readers who recognize the soldiers to write to James W Costello Jr at 33 Harrison Street New London Connecticut.
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