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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1894
Page
4
The Middle sex Club hears a tale of hard times blamed on a Democratic burglar. The speaker cites Burglar McKinley entering a house four years ago and taking from pantry and pockets, a charge aimed at political opponents.
The writer questions whether the majority at the State House can vote rightly without ex-secretaries from the Republican State committee lying in ambush for wrong votes. They propose daily score cards to be available at Republican headquarters for legislators or retired officials acting as legislative agents.
The first Suffolk county murder trial in ten years ended with acquittal. The column denounces delays and failures, noting many murders go unpunished and questioning the handling of killers and hangings in the county.
Boston honors Mrs Julia Ward Howe on her seventy fifth birthday praising her public service and literary influence. Her work with Dr Howe helped establish the Institution for the Blind and her Battle Hymn of the Republic is famed. She is praised as a leading figure in America.
Harvard athletes fall short at Mott Haven missing dual league win and general intercollegiate lead. Critics fear crimson will settle into second place as Yale rises in rowing baseball football and overall standings. Season far from over. Cambridge undergrads urged to reprioritize athletics per President Eliot.
The Sunday Post exposes that Boston loaves often weigh far less than the two pound legal minimum with some under twenty four ounces. The piece argues the statute is not dead and should be enforced, noting heavier flaws in lighter city areas and pointing to the impact on poor consumers during a period of low flour prices.
The speaker argues that if no more bread is provided the price could drop, but regardless the law must be enforced as it is clear and just. The remark highlights concern over market fairness and regulatory duty in supply shortages.
The Post supports Bell Telephone Company executives, denying belief in bribery while demanding rigorous investigation if accusations by Representative Knell are publicly aired. It notes the company’s monopoly status, controversial patent practices, and pending capital stock increases, arguing fairness under law for all firms.
The Rev. Charles H. Tucker resigned from St Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church in Cambridgeport after a heartfelt farewell sermon. He plans to lead a new society in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Also praised are Lt. Thompson of the Blake and Steward Frank Pedler, with notes on Edmund Hudson's lectures and charitable donations aiding the Roxbury fire fund.
Frederick Fraley of Philadelphia celebrates his ninetieth birthday while holding major posts including president of the National Board of Trade and the Philadelphia Board of Trade. Canon Farrar denies claiming wine is a sin to drink. A German barefoot cure founder welcomes new patients at Woerisho fen Bavaria. The Philadelphia Record recalls C W Buttz’s 1861 army service and Lincoln’s ruling on his writ of habeas corpus. A German lieutenant plans a meatless clothesless colony on a South Sea isle.
Governor Altgeld faced a mob surge as striking miners threatened to close mines. Despite limited arms, he dispatched troops after urgent pleas from Rimwood and Minonk officials. Sheriff Toole reported 70 sworn deputies with no arms, prompting militia deployment and special trains from Peoria Canton and Delevan to Minonk to restore order.
Indiana coal miners block traffic in Terre Haute area stopping Evansville & Terre Haute and Big Four trains. Coal cars are searched or sidelined. Fontanet chutes remain under women’s control. Lyford crews challenged by local factions. About 700 miners returning from a Pana bound march await Springfield convention outcomes.
At the Church of the Messiah on St Stephen Street Rev Father Richards preached his first sermon as pastor. A young energetic speaker with a forcible style urged evangelizing the world through saving urban populations, stressing cities as centers of both godliness and ungodliness. A fair sized congregation attended.
Memorial Day observances extended across Boston with services at St. John's Methodist Tremont Street Methodist Berkeley Temple and Unity Church attended by Dahlgren Post South Boston Gettysburg Post 191 G A R Kearsarge Naval Association and John A Andrew Post The Rev W T Perrin Rev W W Ramsay Rev Charles A Dickinson Rev M J Savage Rev Charles L Morgan Rev Dr Lorimer and Ex Governor John D Long addressed congregations at Union Hall Boylston Street and Tremont Temple with Long delivering an eloquent talk to a large audience
Hiram Nevons longtime Cambridge Water Works superintendent died at 11 last night after a long illness at his home 22 Inman Street Cambridgeport. He had served seventeen years in the role.
Boston notes report a busy Tremont Theatre with closing performances of Patience and Utopia. George Wilson arrived by late Saturday night train from New York and Julian Edwards featured among the principals in a dramatic night of activity.
A promotional notice urges action at The Heights in Revere with early buying incentives. It promises full details and free railway tickets at 13 School St Room 47 and encourages visitors to come ahead of the Memorial Day opening.
Nan Russell company arrives for Patience rehearsals and souvenir lily gifts. Wilson Barrett performs Othello at the Boston Theatre before sailing to England. Utopia Limited closes next Friday at the Museum. Braham directs a musical and vaudeville on Saturday. Open Gate features star Isabel Parker. Trained animals end at Columbia Theatre this week. Decoration Day brings three performances. London burlesque and Kate Rooney at Palace Theatre. Pirates of Penzance and Kiralfy ballet headline Lothrop bill. Hindoo jugglers perform at Austin and Stone. The Private Secretary ends its run at Park Theatre. Maud Jeffries linked to Barrett for next season. Barrett slated for Boston Theatre January 28, 1895. The Danger Signal closes Bowdoin Square season.
El Paso Texas May 27 The city Council passed an ordinance prohibiting women from wearing on the streets outfits known as the divided skirt. The measure targets women’s dress in public with enforcement expected under local law.
Officials reported representation from all eighteen state sections except Worcester and New Bedford, which had proxies. F A Nagler of Springfield chaired the gathering with P F O Neill of Boston as secretary. Adams and Holyoke attended en masse and a mass meeting followed with a speech by Herbert N Casson of Lynn and then by Mr O Neill.
Daniel Harrington was arrested in Waltham on a charge of attempting to break into Edward F Gerald’s Charles street residence. A second man fled after a wrench was hurled, with blood near a broken dining room window. Harrington denies involvement and faces arraignment before Judge Luce.
Bishop Lawrence delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Trinity Church for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates about 140 strong. He urged Forward as the century’s watchword, urged broad engagement beyond one’s field, and warned that success is not tied to fame or public approval.
May 27 at the Coxey camp near Highlands Maryland a saloon stayed open as a mob gathered around the site. A Coxey nine played a ball game against city toughs who barged in without paying admission. Morrison I Swift of the Fitzgerald contingent spoke in Ty pographical Hall warning of dire outcomes if Commonweal demands go unmet.
The Socialist Labor party held its fourth annual State convention in Springfield on May 27 and nominated David Taylor of Boston for Governor Morris Ruther of Holyoke for Lieutenant Governor Joseph F Maloney of Lynn for Secretary of State Emil Auerbach of Adams for Treasurer and Fred A Nagler for Attorney General.
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