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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
5
The Boston Post lists subscription prices and terms for various durations. It notes prices for one year, six months, and three months, plus monthly rates, with instructions for address changes and payment details. The notice also states second class matter status and policy on ad checks payable to the Post Publishing Company.
April circulation figures show a daily average of 47,251 and Sunday average of 84,936. The piece discusses a Senate bill aimed at eradicating what it calls plague spots, criticizing partisan moves to strip Woburn of self government. It warns against punishing cities for political affiliation.
The piece argues Mayor Curtis would wield absolute power if backed by the Legislature, likely destroying both his personal ambitions and the Republican party in Boston. Republican aldermen revolt grows, opposing bossism and resisting legislative grant of boss powers.
A Montacue resident Mr Lamoris died after inhaling illuminating gas in a Boston hotel. The incident follows several gas related crises and prompts calls for regulation or change in gas composition to prevent further deaths.
A Boston charter bill faces the Massachusetts House amid claims it represents a party and mayoral interest rather than public welfare. Critics demand debate and public consent before radical municipal changes take effect, arguing the bill bypasses established governance and the will of Boston voters.
The speaker argues that the charter for Boston belongs to the people not to the Republican party and that public input should determine the matter rather than party interests.
The Legislature faces a bill to close bucket shops but critics call it unjust and class based. They argue wagering contracts on stocks and on exchanges should be treated equally, and warn the law may be void for discrimination and unconstitutional.
Citizens urge passage of a Boston bill requiring free transfers for continuous street railway rides. They claim public demand is unanimous and oppose the street railway corporation which resists cost and profit loss. The piece argues Boston grants more privileges and fewer charges than other cities and urges legislative attention to residents' memorial wishes.
The piece praises ex Mayor Frederick O Prince as the ideal choice to chair the Public Library board after Mr Abbott retires It extols his scholarship administrative skill and deep familiarity with Boston library needs urging trustees to name him chairman
The Observant Citizen recalls Senator Hoar walking with a woman who is his wife, noting a striking facial resemblance as onlookers compare notes. The item leads into other society and political brief items regarding public figures and upcoming caucuses.
Election of ward committees proceeds with no North End contest. John R. Murphy drives underground wiring before 1909 deadline. Danvers natives Rideout and Powers meet socially after decades apart. Building activity at Tremont site draws contractor praise. Ex Governor Ames ill, then improved. Observant Citizen notes barber chair stock and penny book sales. Alfred Dodge of Portland visits South Boston. Lieutenant Boynton tells railroad and circus memories from Boston’s early days.
The article describes a fashion in tailoring where strips of cloth are stitched to gowns to trim without concealing lines of beauty. It features a wood brown fabric suit with a brown velvet collar, a plain tan vest, and trimmed seams, sleeves, and skirt edges.
The National Business Men's League reports favor a tariff commission as advisory, proposing moderate protection to fund government obligations and support labor, with careful changes after expert study. Joseph Sawyer of Boston is cited as originator of the idea. Presidents and officers include Theodore Meysenburg of Tudor Iron Works, St. Louis, and John Claflin of New York.
In Charlestown a large sale of the Boston Post last Sunday is noted with expectations that cutting the Sunday issue to 3 cents will prove popular. The paper remains bright and deservedly near the top in local circulation as readers praise its quality.
In South Framingham on May 1 a joint union meeting discussed uniting the Lasters Protective Union and other local labor groups. A representative from a neighboring union spoke about possible entry and cooperation.
A bust portrait of President Cleveland by Detroit painter Percy Ives arose from a commission tied to ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickinson. Dickinson prompted the job after Ives’s father Lewis Ives died, with fourteen sittings and a White House studio noted as yielding the best likeness yet.
The Boston audience hears Edworah Nahar in Leah at the Hollis with a largely new company. Richard Golden previews a new play as he acts a young Yankee lawyer. Cabinet of entertainment includes Mme Rejane at Tremont and Arabian Nights at Park with Kendall Weston. The scene also features cake walk prizes, strongman Louis Cyr, Kismet production, ventriloquist C W Williams, and various revivals.
May 7 results show Dr. William O. Jenkins elected mayor over Republican Frank J. Philbrick while Republicans win six of nine aldermen and a majority on the Common Council. The shift is blamed on gerrymander and police commission bills passed by the last Legislature.
The Buffalo Commercial notes that the Boston Post recently ran an article about President Harrison’s double a Boston man who is often mistaken for Ben Harrison. Grover Cleveland also has a double in Boston and a railroad worker in Chicago is mistaken for the President known to rail men as Grover.
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