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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post argues against a bill forcing a three member commission to govern a police force of twelve in Woburn, saying local autonomy should prevail as in Holyoke. It notes Governor Greenhalge favored extending the Holyoke principle and urges simply endorsing the Holyoke veto as a response.
Yale demands Harvard football officials apologize for criticisms of Yale's play last year or Yale will refuse to play. Harvard cannot admit incorrect facts without denying them, making a meeting unlikely. The situation is seen as ridiculous and not in line with football's manly sport ideals.
The Court of Appeals reversal in the Berliner patent case questions extending Bell’s monopoly. It may be voided if the Berliner patent is dead under the Bate refrigerator rule, which declares patents lapsed in other countries are dead in the U.S. Public interest favors exposing this and enforcing fair competition.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange protests excessive rail freight rates for berries and peaches from Delaware and Maryland to Boston. It condemns average $200 per carload versus $45 for potatoes from farther distance and urges Interstate Commerce Commission action if railroads do not grant concessions. It notes extra costs for speed and no delays, highlighting unfair regional discrimination harming Boston dealers and consumers.
The Boston Gossamer Rubber Company faces criticism after refusing arbitration on wage disputes. The State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation urged a settlement, noting that conference and arbitration are sensible, humane tools, while workers lose pay and the company harms its public standing. The board offered its services, but the firm declined.
The text argues the company bears responsibility for the strike, noting wages were cut while the rest of the country saw rising wages, and asserting the rubber business remains sound and flourishing.
Dandelion gatherings delight children west of Back Bay Fens while bicycles flood park routes prompting more cross street policing. Ivy poisoning harms John E. Russell at Leicester farm. Notables Chandler and Price draw attention on Broadway New York. Carney Hospital concert gains inmate interest as local figures plan fundraisers. Chapter XIII follows Reuben’s counter moves to aid Robert Kellow with Mrs. Reng involved. Father Killilea endears to St. Stephen’s youths in the North End.
The article analyzes the rise of electric railways as major competitors to steam lines, noting interurban lines reducing steam services, and cites cases in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Reading, Massachusetts, and Illinois. It warns steam railways face higher costs and stricter regulation, while electrics gain access to highways and public carriage status with fewer safeguards needed.
The city’s stage scene features The Two Orphans at Grand Opera House with a notable cast. McSorley’s Courtship at Columbia Theatre. Dorothy at Castle Square Theatre. and Rejane’s Sapho at Tremont. Updates cover Kilany living pictures at Hollis, Marie Burroughs’ move, and Oliver Twist revivals. Also noted return of Eliza Proctor Otis cast, Burglary and strength feats by Cyr, and a Montgomery Light Guard concert success.
An 1890s Venezuelan tale recounts General Martinez guarding a prisoner Hurtado who offers 7% duros for freedom. Hurtado escapes in a wife’s dress, the bag hidden in a water monkey. The Senora Martinez helps conceal the loot while Barilla pursues, then hides the duros in a drain as Sara plots with him. The plot twists involve theft, love, and misplacement of the bag of coins.
The Carney Hospital benefit at the Boston Theatre on Sunday May 26 promises a top tier program. D S Prendergast reports strong talent including fifty piece Music Hall Promenade Orchestra led by De Novellis, with J Schlipzer E Heinel H Schuecker M Fautet Lillian Carllsmith and Clarence Hay among others. Ticket sales open today with popular prices and boxes to be auctioned. arrangements made to extend rail service for late departures.
The article describes grandmother fashion revived with cuffs collars and collarettes in mull lace and embroidery. Cuffs have internal bands and sleeve flaps while collars include plain bands or tucked mull with lace. Collarettes feature yokes and floral accents suitable for summer dresses. The latest styles emphasize embroidery and laced inserts with radiating edges.
SING SING May 19 Warden Sage said he could not take Dr Buchanan to Albany on Monday for resentence before the Court of Appeals He would not appear but would leave the case to the Attorney General A district attorney's notice seeks an order to bring Buchanan for a day fixed for execution If granted the case may proceed before the Court of Oyer and Terminer and a death sentence likely again remains possible
At the Velodrome d Automobilistes in Paris on May 19, Houben Banker, an American rider who began from the second row, won the kilometre bicycle race. Michael narrowly beat the field in a tight finish.
Toronto May 19 The crown closed its case without proving Willie Wells was dead before the elevator weight strike. Defence cites coroner Aikens who testified Wells's death appeared accidental. Weisman, defense counsel, expects to finish by Thursday or Friday as the Hyams walk free pending further appeals.
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