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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1895
Page
4
A statement urging the Democratic Party to nominate a single money platform and candidate to carry the country in 1896. The speaker calls for immediate action by the party to ensure fiscal principles guide the campaign.
The Journal notes American soft coal export growth to the West Indies and South America outpacing Wales and questions tariff policies. It argues Republican coal duties harmed New England by forcing distant imports and higher freights, urging reconsideration of the 40 cent duty to avoid price discrimination.
Judge Jackson to linger less than a week as eight justices have formed opinions on the income tax cases heard yesterday. The decision is expected by next Monday with a possible tie breaker from Judge Jackson. Taxpayers and collectors await a speedy ruling.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirms the constitutionality of expanding weekly payment requirements to manufacturers employing more than 25 workers. The court says legislators may require weekly wages when expedient, deeming such labor protection reasonable and useful and reflecting well on state labor law.
The passage recalls Mary A. Livermore as a leading New England figure in literature and oratory, praising her organizational genius and energy. It notes her enduring influence across a generation and her role as an inspiring guiding force in major movements, with broad admiration despite occasional antagonisms.
Advocates of women voting for municipal offices are urged to support the bill that passed to a third reading in the House. It provides a statewide vote at the next election on municipal suffrage with women and men eligible for school committee voting. The move aims to equip 1896 legislators with public opinion data.
Editorial urges a strong turnout at the Thursday hearing before the Board of Aldermen on Tremont street widening. It argues the land must be acquired now to create a suitable thoroughfare and questions claims the city cannot fund the project within debt limits.
The article argues that the next U S president will be a sound money man led by Grover Cleveland as a model and that both major parties’ committees are dominated by free coinage supporters. It stresses the need to strengthen the sound money majority to secure a strong currency plank and a decisive candidate.
City Hall hosts Sanford after a month away as colleagues and City Clerk Galvin present a bouquet. The piece also highlights George R. Swasey a Suffolk bar member and lecturer at Boston University Law School, plus other local notable figures and anecdotes.
The Supreme Judicial Court advised the House of Representatives that a weekly payment requirement for manufacturers with more than twenty five employees is constitutional. The opinion, signed by all seven justices, states there is no constitutional reason to distinguish between corporations and individuals in the same industry. A bill to enact the object awaits action in the House.
Public Library trustees met with only eight of nine seats filled as Mr. Abbott was absent leaving a vacant chair. Opponents of Mr. Benton delayed the election two weeks, citing an incomplete board until Abbott's successor is named.
Annie Garrity six, of Dorchester avenue, was knocked down by a man on horseback at the Swan street corner yesterday afternoon. Her left arm and head were injured and she was taken to her home for care.
Editor Stanwood of the Journal visited Columbus to interview Governor McKinley and other officials. Journal sources report Ohio Republicans are united behind McKinley, with questions about Reed and growing national strength, while the Journal remains undecided on a nomination a year ahead.
The piece notes continued popularity of long shoulders and introduced yokes to ease fit. It cites stores stocking yoke materials and collarettes with yokes and flounces as summer trimming, with a green crepon dress featuring sage and black dotted net. The yoke recalls historical style, offering removable versatility for day to evening wear.
The St Agnes Industrial Society hosts a sheet and pillow case party at Music Hall Field's Corner on Thursday evening May 9. Proceeds go to St Agnes Industrial School Humphreys Street Dorchester.
Array of flowers, tokens, and messages from across the Atlantic and Melrose mark the fifty year marriage of Mrs Mary Livermore and her husband. Guests include Miss Evelyn Chaloner and the Melrose Woman's Club.
In a general order the Board of Police promoted Inspector of Carriages Thomas C. Evans to captain of the new street squad with added duties. Sergeant George E. Savory and James O'Neill became lieutenants, retaining core roles while taking on extra tasks. Evans remains inspector of carriages. Savory becomes property clerk and purchasing agent. O'Neill continues as executive aide to Superintendent Eldridge.
Theodore Roosevelt Andrew D Parker and Colonel Fred D Grant were sworn in by Mayor Strong as police commissioners. The board elected Theodore Roosevelt president and Avery D Andrews treasurer vowing a clean non partisan administration and prompt action at police headquarters. Andrews said they would review the ground before deciding their course. Roosevelt added they would move quickly to take charge of police administration.
The Mt Hope Cemetery board met yesterday and chose J. Albert Brackett as chair and Franklin D. Rideout as secretary. The superintendent election was postponed a week, with Morton expected to be reelected. Brackett formed committees on accounts grounds lots and interments with Brackett Collamore Frost Stearns Drisko and Frost
Holliston authorities report three new scarlet fever cases Grace Morrill Willie Carter and Edward Ormes. The Board notes the outbreak appearing in infected districts and urges vigilance and reporting of symptoms.
In early April near the Mason and Dixon line in the United States, August Reng known as Gus is attacked at his front door after dusk. He receives multiple blows from a heavy hammer and dies. the assailant and motive remain unknown as investigators seek answers.
Lawyer Reuben Hicks investigates a Baltimore murder linking Mr. Reng to an earlier romance with the victim’s wife Mrs. Reng. The narrative traces affairs, finances, a gambling saloon, and a life insurance motive as clues surface and police suspect an unknown street witness.
Mrs. Charles Henry Bond presented Modern Ambition in Association Hall to raise funds for the Boston Mutual Helpers. The one act show features Polly the wigmaker’s niece impersonating characters to entertain a large audience and boost donations for flowers for the sick and aged. Mr. C. H. Bond funded the hall and tickets produced a neat sum.
Doogue's display features tulips, pansies, and daisies replacing the recently moved hyacinths. The grounds around the monument looked inviting after rain, with beds starting at Charles Street and Arlington Street, a bright show near the Washington monument, and newly painted boats along the pond.
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