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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1894
Page
4
A warning against turning off gas at the meter during night hours to save energy. The practice could release poison gas when rekindled, risking accidental deaths, including a Young Women’s Christian Association employee's death cited by Dr. Wood. Call for a law to stop the practice.
Column advocates moving the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad tracks away from Revere Beach to protect and improve the public park. The piece argues the state should fund improvements and ensure transportation to the beach remains readily accessible without the tracks spoiling the landscape.
The editorial argues Governor Greenhalge shows no pride of opinion in appointing officials. It asserts this weakens duty and dignity of the Massachusetts governorship. It claims the Executive Council should review nominations after the governor acts.
The article lauds a strong start to the sporting year. It highlights baseball revival, active yachting, and a landmark Lingcott meeting that signals a coming bicycle boom with the largest off road field and crowd yet seen. It notes sports provide distraction during hard times.
Citizens increasingly turn to sports this year, accepting it as a healthy feature of life. The shift reflects a widespread embrace of athletic activity to brighten routines and counter daily fatigue.
Property owners on Beacon Street oppose Metropolitan Park Commission improvements. They argue they can keep water views by buying newly created lots between their homes and the public grounds, profiting from higher values while preserving a preferred purchase option. They claim current water front architecture clashed with proposed changes and could be upgraded accordingly.
A Washington court verdict frames the re election debate as voters in Kentucky decide if a man with Breckinridge’s private life conduct should continue in Congress. The speech signals pressure from critics who link personal morality to public trust and integrity.
A Sunday Post piece quotes Judge Dean criticizing Massachusetts law allowing involuntary commitment to Foxboro for intoxication. The article warns such measures threaten liberty, noting two doctors and one third-party statement suffice for detention. Habeas corpus may not apply, and reform is urged immediately.
A column marbles through quirky names such as L O Quent and Gofast, notes on a Boston wedding like Handsome Tom Galvin, and recalls a boastful claim about half-tone illustrations. It cites James L Carew on Gladstone and mentions Dr Francis J Keany returning to studies after a Rome visit.
The writer notes half tone images often print poorly and says their use is common among major papers. A counterexample is cited: a full page picture in the Sunday Post on December 31, 1893, predating the other paper. The piece concludes that holding to facts is wiser than boasting.
Mrs. U S Grant arrived in San Francisco with her son and family and plans a week there while weighing living in Washington or New York. Corbett contemplates Paris after London with family. a touching reunion occurred in Hotel Victoria. Gen Randall opposes Coxey moves, while Watari Kitashima becomes the first Japanese ordained in the United States at Vineland New Jersey with Harvard training.
Dorchester officers seize Thomas Davis aged 11 and Willie Gilligan aged 8 after a Saturday blaze at Bugbee and McNeil planing mills on Freeport street. Fire damage estimated at 5000 dollars to each building. Davis to face Dorchester District Court. Gilligan released to mother after questioning.
John J. Douglass spoke on the Faith of the Irish Nation at Fitton Hall, under the Bohemian Club. The audience included prominent clergy and civic leaders, with Douglass highlighting Ireland’s religious struggle from St Patrick to emancipation and noting Catholic emancipation and A P A tensions.
The Young Women's Christian Union operates a practical School of Domestic Science in Boston. It emphasizes real life housekeeping over fancy culinary arts, arguing many graduates lack basic skills. The program grows, seeks funds, and offers lessons from bed making to beef cutting while stressing affordability and usefulness.
The Rev Frank Haven Hinman memorial service occurred yesterday afternoon at the People's Church Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street. The Rev James B Dunn D D presided with many clergy including A P Foster George C Lorimer E B Hale W W Romsay M L Kneeland E S Wheeler and B F Bradbury. George C Lorimer urged aid for the deceased family as the large audience contributed during his lecture on patriotism. The church was decorated with flowers and stars and stripes.
In Jordan gallery this week two large canvases arrive by J. H. Hatfield and H. H. Gallison. Hatfield also shows the marine in water color by Mr. Hardwick. Hatfield’s Helping Papa features a girl finishing her father’s picture and a notable Japanese doll. Gallison’s The Coming Storm depicts pasture under sunlight breaking through storm clouds. Jury members F. P. Vinton Gaugengigl and J. Appleton Brown consent to serve as prizes are awarded May 1 with public interest high.
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Michael Kilcullen of Young Street Dover New Hampshire. The newborn adds to the Kilcullen family with the announcement appearing in the Star.
Central Labor Union holds meeting endorsing boycotts on Pfaff and American breweries amid brewing labor tensions. Debate over introducing Latin and Greek in grammar schools stalls for legislative input while calls grow to protect union-made goods with a new general label. Delegates plan action on strikes, labels, and local employment issues.
Readers are invited to send a letter to the Vacation Editor at the Post by May 24 with ideas on a two week summer vacation at moderate cost. The best letter wins ten dollars in gold, must be under 200 words, written on one side, include name and address, and will be published if selected. Earlier letters have priority if merit is equal.
Ferdinand Schmitt a Boylston real estate and insurance broker is missing after leaving Roslindale on Monday to return home by evening. He was seen at Seyter hotel in Boylston talking with the proprietor in a despondent mood. last known details describe a 44 year old, 5 feet 6 inches, 165 pounds with dark hair and a full nearly black beard. He has a wife and a 10-year-old daughter.
At the Central Labor Union meeting in Brockton on May 6 delegates from the Journeymen Barbers Union and Whitman Lasters Protective Union were admitted. Delegates reported election of reps for the June 18 industrial convention in Boston. The group voted to hold fortnightly meetings through mid August and to host a Labor Day parade and picnic. Louis Wolfson of Lynn was invited to speak on May 16. The L P U reported strong progress and a possible nationwide craft union label. A L P U America delegate spoke, noting progress toward lasting unity.
English workers held their annual eight hour demonstration in London with processions from Poplar to the Thames Embankment and Hyde Park. Speeches by John Burns Keir Hardie and international socialist figures accompanied large crowds and orderly gatherings across Dublin Glasgow and other towns.
H B Stutt a Boston special agent for Maine Massachusetts and Rhode Island with the Northern Masonic Aid Association of Chicago shot himself in the left breast with a revolver in a Main street saloon at 1 am and awaited death with every breath. Doctors say his condition is critical and may die at any moment. Friends say his wife's death unsettled him.
Frank G. Alley was found dead at 3 3 o clock at his boarding house on Curve street. Dr. Abbott attributed the death to heart disease but the coroner notes it was directly caused by intemperance. Alley, 47, unmarried, laborer, mother Mrs. Smith lives in Danvers.
The North Church in Lynn celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary with a morning historical address by Pastor W A Hadley. Afternoon communion service featured sermons by Rev J O Haaring Rev A W Moore and Rev C C Watson. Evening services included talks by Rev J M Whitton Rev J L Hill Rev G B Hatch and Rev F B Makepeace.
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