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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1894
Page
4
The New England Woman Suffrage Association failed to include a resolution praising Governor Greenhalge for urging the Legislature to give earnest consideration to municipal suffrage for women. The omission invites scrutiny of yesterday’s resolutions.
The article argues a small appropriation to fund a patrol launch for Dorchester Bay, noting recent accidents and loss of life. It claims a patrol boat could provide protection and rescue in dangers, repay its cost many times, and benefits the city of Boston as a safety measure for this pleasure area.
The city shows growth by lighter ripple of anniversary week as visitors fade from the usual bustle. Once crowded with earnest delegates and ecclesiastical observers, Boston now hosts anniversaries without the mass camping crowds of May.
The Suffolk County House of Correction in South Boston faces removal as part of a broader city beautification effort. The plan shifts public institutions off harbor islands to improve residential appeal, arguing the Marine Park area should remain a pleasant public space free of institutional associations.
The editorial attacks Senator Gray's committee for secrecy and pressuring reporters to reveal sources. It defends reporters' right to keep sources confidential and cautions that forcing testimony risks harming investigative integrity. It questions claims about the secretary drafting the sugar tariff schedule.
The notice requests Carlisle to be summoned to discuss the Sugar Trust matter. It references an inquiry and an official call to testify or provide details.
The Board of Aldermen refuses to confirm Hon. John F. Andrew as park commissioner, a salaryless post seen as honorable public service. The piece condemns partisan refusal and argues Andrew is ideal, well educated, and fitting for the duties without salary, urging nonpartisan civic duty.
The seven Republican Aldermen reject Humbert and Doherty and table Burke’s reappointment as a show of independence. The move is described as a useless kick with no effect on officials remaining in place or on public service, since all three are competent and will stay until new nominees are confirmed.
Postmaster Coveney gains support from Postmaster General Bissell for more carriers and clerks in Boston. salaries urged for supervisors and clerks. Reports from Buzzard's Bay mention Gray Gables furnishings and Mrs Cleveland's June arrival. Also notes schooling, church altar plans, and Goddard-Iselin wedding details with travels and attire.
A roundup cites Prince Bismarck’s finances and the Friedrichsruh estate. Ambroise Thomas’s Mignon reaches its thousandth Paris run with a free-entrance celebration. Emperor William praises Captain Mahan’s book, while Dingley of Maine is praised as a precise, unglamorous legislator guiding routine, detailed bill work.
In the House, Searles wins a quorum after a delay. the session advances bills on women notaries and tobacco control. Amendments to restrict cigarette sales to minors pass or fail with key figures from Worcester Boston Lowell Cambridge and Chelsea. Senate eyes street railway plans and land takings, with a heavy bond deposit condition.
Swanton Vermont May 2 The Mansion House at Albury Springs was destroyed by a fire last night with extensive damage reported and no immediate word on casualties or cause. Local authorities cordon off the scene as investigators examine the ruins.
A Ward 13 caucus featured two opposing slates and a third independent ticket. John J. Maguire led the winning slate with Leary and Teevans, while Michael P. Geary and Jeremiah J. McNamara headed other groups. Police kept order as ballots were counted and Maguire’s side prevailed by 10 o’clock.
Ex councilman Edwin P. Barry campaigned with strong presence as ward 15 caucus opened and independents gathered to weigh candidates and issues.
Delegation members began nominating chairs and secretaries while a melee brewed. Regulars halted the walkout, offered inspectors behind the rail, and bolters moved to Tonti Hall, where a labor group blocked them. They met across the street and planned a later gathering in Tonti Hall. Regulars won by ballot of 18 votes, Barry ticket received five.
In Ward 19 a Fitzgerald faction split from the caucus with about fifty members adjourning to Friendship Hall. They cast votes for their candidates and signed a petition opposing the majority’s action. The regulars named J. J. Howard chair, A. M. Howard as chair at another table, and C. C. Collins as secretary before the Dunlap Collins faction left.
At a Ward 21 Democratic caucus crowding and a torn protest worded by John W. Mitchell sparked a crowd rush after a six foot tall runner tore up his protest. Mitchell accuses Maguire allies of blocking votes and cites Vic as the alleged signer. Ward officials and police pursued the disturbance through Washington Street mud as speeches by Patrick Maguire and Henry V Cunningham were delivered.
A long list of ward chairmen secretaries and ward committees across many wards. Names include Edward J Turner Fred Robinson T J Kelley John J Hogan William J Miller D D Rourke Charles W Curran Michael G Gilbride Peter J Hughes Amos K Tilden and others with at large members and notable officials.
The report finds illegal votes alleged by petitioners would not have changed the result after a precinct five recount. It details mass ballot mutilation by precinct 5 officers, widespread minor registration, personation, nonresidents, and false residency claims. It recommends district attorney review while petitions may be withdrawn.
Wood Harmon Co introduces their 27th property in a new suburb four miles from Boston. It features extended land and sea views, careful layout and improvements, and aims to meet every home requirement. Inquiries at 13 School St Boston.
An impartial canvass shows the Boston Post has strongest local morning circulation. Suburban reach is examined via a ten morning train canvass on ten railroad lines centring in Boston. Sampling occurs on 10 routes including Old Colony and Boston & Maine divisions between 6:30 and 9:30 am.
A Boston May 23 1894 record shows John M. Grainey and J. T. Woodward sworn to a statement listing train numbers 1 2 3 4 6 and 6 7 8 10 for various newspapers and Suffolk Island. Justice of the Peace B Leighton Beal officiated.
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