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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1893
Page
4
The piece argues railroad fares to Chicago must fall to revive business for the railroads and ensure fair success. It notes low daily admissions, public frustration with extortionate concessions, and calls for fares to be linked to popular prices to boost transportation and profits.
The Boston & Maine railroad loses its president Mr A A McLeod and he exits the board of directors. The paper urges him to separate himself from the New York & New England railroad and ends with a call for his departure from New England.
The article reports New York and Brooklyn Methodist preachers resolving to pull the Methodist exhibit from the World’s Fair over Sunday opening. It notes calling for a boycott and cites a Boston Society of Christian Endeavor threat of millions of members abstaining, then questions if Christians nationwide support such action and compares to other Sunday observances like art museums and libraries.
The investigating committee on the gas trust offers intriguing reading. The Speaker may block any report by stating the panel exceeded its authority. Governor Russell could seize this moment to address the public with a special message and outline a bill.
The text discusses Albert W. Nickerson disposing of $15,000,000 in a will, noting his lack of charitable gifts and highlighting a perceived moral duty to tax large fortunes. It argues the state and public thus bear responsibility for wealth accumulated and tax avoidance is criticized.
A critique notes the state has received its due share of public funds and argues that benevolence alone cannot balance the accounts. The statement condemns misused millions and urges prudent spending.
The Post reports steady sales with no gimmicks and announces it is within 600 copies of leading local morning circulation. Officials say the margin narrows as the gap closes.
A Washington Presbyterian General Assembly debate reopens the Briggs case while condemning theological hair splitting. The writer condemns focus on doctrinal quibbles amid widespread social ills like poverty, tenement conditions, and corporate restraint, urging moral leadership.
The bill passed by a large majority to limit weekly hours for women and children in manufacturing and mechanical plants. It is praised as a protective, necessary step to shield workers while acknowledging labor as a hard necessity in civilization and emphasizing state interposition for public health.
The piece condemns Baltimore's ban on love making in public parks, arguing affection in parks is a longstanding, natural activity. It questions the effectiveness and wisdom of regulating private sentiment in public spaces and notes Boston parks remain free.
The commentary urges Mr. J Edward Addicks to withdraw from public life following the McLeod example and hints that Boston could prosper without him. It claims the Pennsylvania railroad figure shows the shortest path out of trouble and predicts mutual relief if Addicks relocates to another community.
The piece urges honoring every veteran with graveside garlands on Memorial Day not only for Civil War fallen but for all who served from Mexico campaigns to the Western frontier. It frames patriotism and memory as universal duties binding the nation to its defenders.
The committee learned that storage batteries can power electric propulsion without trolley noise or nuisance. The public already knew this, and the object lesson warns against imposing the costly trolley system on Boston due to West End prejudice.
The Post announces a planned campaign this year to organize relief for the crowded city districts. It emphasizes prompt action, broad participation, and a shared effort to alleviate suffering with substantial rewards relative to the effort invested.
In Boston on Friday Alderman John F. Dever Ward 20 will act as interlocutor at the Boston College Y M C A Glee Club minstrel symposium. Councilman M T Callahan will sit on the end and banter the crowd. The piece promises a lively City Fathers spring theatrical.
Oliver B. Titus of Charlestown writes from May 23 approving the hat awarded in a recent competition. He says the hat is satisfactory and expresses his pleasure with the prize.
Attorney Gould accuses the West End railroad and its counsel Dickinson and Sprout of unfair settlement tactics in a Bronre court case. Bridget Creamer was injured by an electric car in July 1892 and the couple sued for damages. Gould claims the clients settled without his consent and under pressure, while the company denies the charges and asks the matter be reviewed by the Bar Association.
President John Sayer presided as unionists spoke from the Labor Leader and the International Union of Carpenters. New members joined the Brass Workers. The Pattern Makers' League reported eight men struck in Thomson-Houston shops in Lynn over the nine hour day, and endorsed the strike. Steamfitters' Helpers Union endorsed the Ingalls Kendricson strike, Floor Layers admitted 25 new members, stationary engineers discussed boilers, Organizer Gunter reported settling three shops, and Painters and Decorators' Union initiated nineteen new members while Boston Pedlers' Protective Association planned their picnic.
A Roxbury, Massachusetts resident thanks the Post editor for the law coupon program, stating the coupon was of great value and expressing sincere appreciation for the privilege and services rendered.
Worcester May 23 Dartmouth sends thirty five men and Trinity seven to compete tomorrow while Bowdoin Williams and Wesleyan bring strong contingents. The N B E I A A committee accepts Dartmouth protest that Amherst student T E Tenney did not meet six month eligibility. A big crowd is expected if weather holds.
Berlin May 23 Bavarian interior and education ministers grant 1600 marks to astronaut Koch for his guided flying machine experiment.
The Boston Post documents updated totals for the Sick Baby Fund with previously acknowledged gifts. It lists a total of 168 dollars and notes the season’s aims to support a corps of free physicians offering medical advice and services.
A fragmentary literary note evokes moral measure as misdeeds are weighed and fate delivers recompense. The cadence contrasts pretence and prayer with the lifting of truth, urging integrity before a stern reckoning.
In Lowell on May 23 a nine year old girl Mary Louise Rivard of 109 Prince Street died from burns suffered the day before. Companions say a man tossed burning paper from an upper room igniting her clothing. He denies the accusation, claiming the children were simply playing with matches.
A dialogue notes a waiter in Helena as a friend who is “carrying everything before him” and asks about his business in town.
Minority stockholders ask the Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for South Boston Gas Light Company and wind up or reorganize the firm. They seek injunctions to halt control by Addicks, Lowlloway, Little, Fitz, Addicks, the Mercantile Trust Co, and Bay State Gas Co of Delaware, and to stop gas production by the Bay State company. Defendants deny all allegations.
The seventh district Independent Republican committee filed its conclusive election expenses with City Clerk Galvin showing $800 received and $287 spent. Of the outlay $215 went to four members while $72 covered printing travelling and other incidentals.
A collage of light quips from 19th century papers. Jests touch on epidemics fashion weddings law and politics. Snippets reference mumps Chinese immigration Geary law and diplomatic ties with Siam. The tone is humorous and period newspaperish with noted cities and editors cited.
The Municipal Court convened with restaurant men as guests of milk and butter inspector Harrington to explain why oleo appeared on their tables. Several paid 5 in penalties for offenses and a few others faced fines or continuances to June 6 for unresolved cases.
A brief note urges early planning for school work to reduce summer confusion. Chauncy Hall School at 505 Boylston Street remains in session 9 AM to 2 PM with house open until 4 PM. Manual training, successful this year, will be expanded next year.
President and Mrs. Cleveland hosted a formal state dinner for Infanta Eulalie and her party. Thirty eight covers, elegant state dining room, new service from before Mrs. Harrison's death, and a floral Spanish theme with Jacqueminot roses. Guests included Chief Justice Fuller, Cabinet members, Senator Sherman, and ex-Minister Curry. Marine Band performed from behind a window corner.
A lengthy survey covers multiple titles with detailed critique. Works include The Revolution in Tanner's Lane by Mark Rutherford, The Silver Situation in the United States by Tousig, The Transmitted Word by Keenan and Riley, Voodoo Tales by Owen, Hiram Golfs Religion by Dutton, As a Social Vision by Daniel, and numerous other 1893 to 1898 publications reviewed for readers.
Frank Gallagher of Fitchburg visited Boston and was led into Baker's alley by a stranger who grabbed his gold watch and chain. The thief Caldran Graham, 24, was captured by Patrolman Heeut of Division 3, and the stolen property was recovered.
Ames Coleman of the city foresters department in Cambridge was struck on the head by a grub hoe while cutting cow trees on Huron street yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Cambridge Hospital in a serious condition and resided at 13 Burnscourt.
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