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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1895
Page
4
The House refused to reconsider the free transfer bill in a clear victory for reform. The decision seals the measure in the House, and now the Senate must act to prevent corporate influence from defeating the people’s benefits in the closing days of the session.
The season opens with rapid advance toward a five day passage to Europe. The Lucania makes a new eastward record of 2897 miles in 5 days 21 hours 40 minutes. A westward run Queenstown to New York could fall around 5 days 4 12 hours, suggesting the five days passage may be achieved by Cunard fast ships or new American liners.
The Senate and House must vote again on the Boston charter bill and attach a referendum clause that it takes effect only with city approval. Republican leaders rushing the bill should heed Governor Greenhalge’s stance on local self government, and the veto could affirm municipal consent if the clause remains.
A group of distinguished men and women urge Governor to veto a bill that would submit the suffrage question to voters. The piece argues the bill is fair as it seeks the voice of both women and men in a public plebiscite and questions whether suffragists doubt women’s support.
Senate adjournment delays action on the Republican city committee bill to abolish the Common Council. Public belief the bill is serious is weak. if moved it would join the Mayor's bill but is viewed as a flawed patchwork. Most citizens favor the existing system and condemn the proposal as impractical. it should be buried next week.
The article notes rising wheat prices and flour costs driven by Western crop failure rumors, aided by 3800 telegraph reports from wheat regions. It argues Northwest crops in Minnesota and the Dakotas are uninsured but healthy, with similar prospects on the Pacific Slope, while the Southern region shows mixed signals.
The piece argues that crop damage reports east of the Mississippi are overstated. It calls for public service in exposing wheat crop fiction and notes that an average yield could ease food price inflation and improve the comfort of the poor.
The obituary honors Hugh McCulloch who died near age 80 and helped launch the national bank system. He organized the bureau of the currency in 1863 and served as Secretary of the Treasury under Lincoln and later under Arthur. His work raised money for war expenses and advanced sound money policies.
The Observant Citizen notes residents retreating to seaside homes as warm weather begins. It outlines proposed changes by the West End Street Railway parallel to Washington street and streetcar disruptions from a dropped axle nut. It also covers lacrosse drills on the Common, sunset on the Charles River, remarks on local figures, a diamond gift, and a humorous theater anecdote linked to a divorce case.
A Crosstown bobtail driver named Jerry McCoy resigns after recounting a ghostly ride with a murdered elder and a single fare. This sparks a tale of eerie coincidence and a second driver, Charlie Silk, who saves the night with spontaneous stage makeup on a moving car.
A woman was assured she could restore a gown to proper condition and take possession. That night she and a friend submerged the Worth dress in a lake at the Public Garden, then dragged it along tar pavement. The next night Miss Burroughs wore the gown in the play and drew Mr. Willard’s approval.
A mystery story sent in by its feminine readers grows daily in interest. The final chapter will appear next Thursday, and all solutions must reach by noon on Wednesday.
Mrs Bayard hosted a reception in London last evening with a large turnout of residents and visiting Americans. London society was well represented by both groups.
The notice lists Sunday services across Tremont Temple and nearby churches with times from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including Memorial Sunday observances, sermons on topics such as Appomattox, and color presentations for Tremont Temple. Also covered are Sunday school times, choir and special musical notes, and a call to attend early.
Salvation Army at Central Hall 886 Washington Street lists 11 a.m. addresses by Captain Yorke and 3 p.m. Redeeming Love 8 p.m. Am I My Brother s Keeper Hell Where is It enthusiastic singing and testimonies with Norma Thompson as soloist. Also Christian Patriotism at People s Temple Columbus Avenue with Rev Thomas J Bliss D D of Denver speaking on The Mission of Our Republic Its Faiths and Triumphs. Memorial Day address by Bishop Coxe New York at 7:30 p.m. Paulfine propagates and priest wed topic at Music Hall. Christian ministers lawyers urged to aid the Lord. Boston Spiritual Temple Berkeley Hall J Clegg Wright to lecture and sing 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. First Spiritual Temple Exeter and Newbury streets holds 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. seances with 2:45 p.m. lecture Daily Life in the Coming Utopia.
Mme Rejane stars in Ibsen's The Doll's House at Tremont Theatre with Nora's suffering role drawing attention. Cande, Duquesne, Kemm, and Mme Lind praised for strong supporting parts. Remaining shows include Divorcons and Sapho acts. Next week features new pieces, Kilanyi pictures, and Trilby burlesque as Boston theatres close the Hollis Street season.
Boston amusement crowds grow as daily attendance rises around the crater. William Barry appears for the season’s second time in The Rising Generation at Grand Opera House next week, with no Tuesday matinee and a testimonial benefit for William L. Malley. The period also features the Irish comedy McSorley’s Courtship at Columbia Theatre with John L. Sullivan and Dan Williams, plus various testimonials and engagements across local venues.
Newport Rhode Island May 24 In today's special election for Mayor the Democratic candidate ex Alderman Patrick J Boyle was elected by a handsome plurality over the regular Republican nominee P Sanborn.
Lee Allen of Concord and George Moore of Boston were arraigned in Plymouth New Hampshire on charges of trying to force the money drawer at Quincy railroad station yesterday. Allen was sent to Haverhill jail while Moore was released.
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