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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1895
Page
4
The council directs a new bicycle path over the Common to balance rights of bicyclists and pedestrians. The plan aims to keep bicycles away from walkers and prevent accidents while avoiding teams and streetcars in the current route. The piece also urges a referendum clause in the Boston charter bill to secure the people’s rights.
The piece argues British challenger speed-focused design outpaces seaworthy craft. It notes Yankee yachts withstand heavy weather, while naval architecture shifts toward speed, potentially sacrificing comfort. Also mentions Boston’s first charters in 1822 and 1854 as a model for 1895 civic process.
The core issue in the Boston charter bill is whether major changes should become law without Boston residents voting. Governor Greenhalge supports a referendum on city charters, arguing that all matters affecting a city should need municipal approval before enactment. The Legislature should heed this principled stance.
After passage in the House, a Boston free transfers bill faces a Senate fight. Advocates claim it benefits the public against corporate interests and urge the Senate not to kill the measure as residents watch.
The passage urges adding a referendum to the charter bill to extend streetcar accommodations, arguing it is reasonable and supported by the House with Senate concurrence expected. It warns that killing the bill in the Senate harms the West End and advocates freeing transfers and empowering voters for better city governance.
The Supreme Court ruling concerns only law questions in Debs v. associates and not trial merits. It implies punishment by jail for acts not juried but suggests injunctions may override statutes, a dangerous precedent requiring strict limits and possible Congressional action.
The speaker argues that if local self government exists anywhere it exists in Boston and cites recognition in the Holyoke and Woburn cases as a hint for Boston to follow. He urges legislative action to acknowledge Boston’s rights.
Senate split over abolishing Boston Common Council with Senator Durant the lone Republican voting with four Democrats. Article argues such a 27 member salaried council plus a supreme Mayor would likely favor Democrats, while Democrats oppose change on principled grounds. Republicans urged to leave the Council alone.
A small minority of the minority Party in Boston opposes the charter bill referendum. The Legislature should not deny rights to about half a million people at the demand of a few politicians.
The Observant Citizen John W Pyne moved from News paper Row to police headquarters as secretary to Superintendent Eldridge. Rev Father McGillicuddy shifts from Warren to Worcester to lead St Stephen's Church. Public anecdotes include a Boston Old Powder House Club and a street sweeper guiding a blind man across Dorchester Eighth. Comments on reporters, lawmakers, and local figures appear throughout the column.
A Harvard man from the class of 1875, popular in college days, is reported as a prospective successor to the late Congressman's seat. His aim is Attorney General, potentially forgoing a House bid. Speaker Meyer has not stated a position in the contest to fill the vacancy, with Meyers seeking prominence in Washington society and Massachusetts represented by Lodge, Draper, and Meyer.
Ritter, a strong willed girl, eludes Len Wilkins who pursues her with a plan for marriage. Morgan Ware, a witty suitor, wins Ritter’s attention. Mrs. Lane exposes Len’s impending sheriff sale fate as he confronts ruin while Ritter pledges not to leave him.
Readers submit increasingly many solutions to the Post's mystery tale as the final chapter nears publication next Thursday. All entries must reach the office by Wednesday noon.
In a letter to the Post the author states the Garbage Carbonizer invention is the work of Messrs. Taylor and McLaughlin of Boston and that he had suggested such a device. He asks for correction of misleading headlines.
A special Montrose Club meeting in Williams Hall Hampden and Albany streets, presided by Mr Nicholas Williams, approved a plan to change the club name to Williams Associates.
Tremont Theatre kicks off summer with The Sphinx comic opera by Browne and Thompson. Edwin Stevens as Professor P Papyrus and Marie Millard lead a strong cast in this first professional run. Audience praise noted performances in solos duets and choruses with visual splendor and elegant costumes.
The Castle Square Theatre presents The Black Hussar in week four of summer programming. John E. McWade stars in the title role while Louise Kissing and Marie Malle Bell provide leading support. The mounted band and hussar march dazzle, the chorus shines, and comic turns by Wooley and Gaillard amuse. Next week features Fra Diavolo.
A light humorous review notes Joe Ott shines in The Star Gazer at the Park Theatre with Dorathy Grey among the cast for a week long run. The show appeals to fun and music rather than science and draws a mixed crowd despite weather. The program also mentions M Sorley and Sullivan at the Columbia Theatre with John L Sullivan performing and sparring in a post show interlude.
On Thursday evening a testimonial for John L. will be tendered at Columbia. Friends plan a substantial show of loyalty. Bowdoin Square Theatre presented Little Lord Fauntleroy last night to a large audience. The cast impressed Boston, with Annie Laughlin, Beau mont, Dennison, and Clarke delivering notable performances.
A busy week at B F Keiths New Theatre features Lew Dockstader in chatty routines with new jokes and songs and Lydia Yeamans Titus with husband Fred J. Titus in piano accompaniment. Also presented are Page and Mont in a Black Crook sketch, Huth and Clifford in The Chappies Call, Mazuz and Abacco acrobats, and a large bill of acts. The Hollis stages 1492 second week with Theresa Vaughn songs and bright gowns, while the Palace offers My Car Go and a strong Irish comedy turn. Louis Cyr headlines at Austin Stone’s with a 4300 pound lift and a strong second week ahead with Kreiger, Dexter, and Edwards in black and white magic, plus a large vaudeville cast. The Howard Atheneum continues Billie Trilby with a large company led by John Grieves and popular performers including Annie Carter and Ida Howell.
Review notes a fully adequate interpretation with crowd approval. Cast includes Jay Hunt as Tom Badger, Gideon Bloodgood by J F Byrne, Charles Burnham as Puffy, John Wilkes as Dan, C K Harris as Paul, Phil Hunt as Mark Livingstone, Annie Ainsley as Alicia Bloodgood, Mrs Jay Hunt as Mrs Puffy, Maggie Walker as Lucy Fairweather, Adele Le Gros as Mrs Fairweather. Fire scene praised. vaudeville features Harry and Maggie Walker and Pauline. Continued on Page 5.
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