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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1894
Page
4
Comment notes that hydrant shortages in the South End mattered less than overall water coverage. It argues the main question is whether the city has enough hydrants in all areas and warns that delays after a major fire highlight insufficient water supply.
The office seeker who shot an Alderman is found unsound minded by two doctors and confined in an asylum. The piece questions applying the same test to the board members and notes a potential lack of quorum.
The House passes a normal school bill in good shape with broad support from the public and Board of Education. It refuses to fund extra schools beyond four, saying four are enough to start the expansion while allowing additions if other areas show need. The text urges the Senate to follow the House’s lead, especially to aid southeastern Massachusetts.
The article argues Appraiser Dodge of the Boston Custom House is a powerful figure who refuses to resign despite Secretary Carlisle's request and a presidential hesitance to remove him. It questions the alleged reasons for Dodge's retention and contrasts him with Curran and Stearns who were removed for Dodge’s advancement.
In a sharp editorial voice the piece argues that Dodge was removed to place someone else and questions the need to prove charges against Appraiser Dodge. It condemns Mr. Cleveland if he acted as the report states and asserts the issue is not civil service reform nor democracy.
A guest dies in a top hotel from water gas poisoning. The article notes the ambiguity of intention, condemns the spread of this deadly poison, and warns of its growing fatalities despite legal restrictions on poisons.
The report says Buttz offered large bribes to Senators over months to defeat the tariff bill, while Buttz denies it and the committee doubts his truth. The piece urges deeper inquiry to identify the money behind the alleged bribery and to pursue sugar certificate speculation, condemning the committee as insufficient.
The author argues that a Senate majority exists for the tariff bill but notes past ineffectiveness and calls for decisive action. The piece criticizes delays and concessions and urges immediate debate and a final vote. It frames the issue as a test of the Senate’s will and authority.
The Unity Art Club held a private view at 270 Boylston Street with Frank H. Tompkins guiding recent studies. Boston arts and society items note concert plans by J. Thomas Baldwin and Thomas N. Carter, John G. King’s resignation from Boston Daily Traveller, and two New York socialites Daisy Pierson and Helen King planning a six week retreat at Peekskill's St. Gabriel's Convent starting June 6.
About 150 women plan a June 12 retreat at St Gabriel's Convent. Bishop Starkey of New ark is said to have influenced the movement. Attendees will follow strict rules, remain on grounds with limited outings, and study civil government art and literature under Miss King and Miss Pierson. Emma Juci's illness improves and she returns home.
The piece recalls D H Hastings a Johnstown flood improver and notes Theodore Seligman executor in New York probate filings for Jesse Seligman. It also mentions Frederick Fraley turning nine, Thomas Nevins buying Kalleen Castle Ireland for 300000, and cyclist W L Sachtleben planning Africa trips. Professor Manatt urges Greek study funding via drachma gifts.
A Revere citizens committee led by Scott F. Bickford and others funds a celebration for the opening of The Heights by Wood Harmon Co. A concert siren fireworks display and a welcoming event are planned for next Wednesday with subscriptions invited to support the enterprise and its hoped for long term benefits.
Miss Mary Sutherland seeks Holmes to locate her missing fiancé Hosmer Angel, a Leadenhall Street cashier. She explains a complex family situation and her engagement before her stepfather Windibank’s interference, and Holmes begins an inquiry promising a definite result.
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