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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscriber address changes should provide both current and new addresses. It notes paper is a second class matter and funds are at sender's risk. Payments, checks, drafts, and money orders are payable to the Post Publishing Company.
The October edition appeals to readers with a partisan pledge, urging support for the Republican ticket for stability and for the Democratic ticket to promote business, jobs, prosperity, and the breaking of monopolies.
Boston civic leaders condemn the Dover street bridge condition as unacceptable for a major traffic artery. Delays in grading and completion impede South Boston access, disrupt heavy teaming, and cause serious losses to merchants and the public. Urgent action is demanded to reopen the route between the peninsula and the city.
A satirical remark contrasts Ohio sheep with Massachusetts workers, noting Republicans lament the sheep while Democrats favor free wool for mills and the people.
The London correspondent argues England may tilt toward a tariff once more but notes the idea is transient and not a solid conviction. In the United States the debate remains a revenue and industry aid issue, centered on free raw materials and protection.
Two months after the new tariff, trade activity rises and business shifts. In a week, critics predicting disaster expect layoffs as the policy starts to bite.
A critical column argues the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration failed to arbitrate or conciliate the Fall River strike. It claims manufacturers bullied workers, and praises English arbitration as a model while urging stronger state action. The piece questions public credulity and the board’s effectiveness.
The speaker urges lawmakers to improve arbitration by law and questions the efficiency of arbitrators. The recent long strike in the cotton industry is described as a scandal to Massachusetts and the conclusion is seen as not creditable to the arbitration system.
A columnist asks who would choose a year ago under McKinleyism with no work and no trade. He urges readers to vote the same way if they agree with that sentiment.
A Massachusetts editorial praises General Martin for persistent action against the Louisiana lottery. It condemns the street sale of lottery tickets, calls for enforcing law, and urges voters to back Republicans to support anti lottery efforts and avoid another unemployed winter.
An editorial criticizes Senator Hoar and the Republicans for opposing a Democratic tariff shift. It argues sunlight and morning represent renewed industry and hope, claiming two months of Democratic tariff have dispelled McKinleyism clouds and that relief committees are unnecessary this winter.
A political note urges voters to back the Democratic ticket to end the croakers misery, claiming five days remain of their croaking before a happier outcome for all. The piece frames the vote as relief for both the public and the distressed croakers.
A compact reflection on fatigue and rest after life’s journey. The speaker imagines pausing before death, noting grasses beyond roots and playful childhood dreams. The tone shifts to calm, inviting a gentle drift across the past in search of peace and release.
The column reports George L. Sullivan abroad at Rotunde Hospital in Dublin and J M Burke's bottle message found near Eagle Isle Me. It also covers editor Frank Masterson observing two newsboys spar and a note on Frank Phillips’s death from Bright's disease and his charitable but lavish life. Ed C Morse, known trotting figure, ends a season and plans a retreat to the wilds.
The writer notes a planned hunting expedition to grounds about seventy five miles from Bangor owned by Mr. Morse. He mentions accompanying friends, a sign boycotting a saloon on Causeway Street, and observations about local maps and dog show sponsors.
An enthusiastic meeting in Mason Street school committee rooms heard South Boston Citizens Association petition for a district high school. Speakers urged equal educational opportunities, noting one seventh of city high school students came from South Boston and costs of sending children elsewhere. Committee to consider the proposal with no opposing voices present.
In Malden Centre Grammar School a 25 year old laborer John D Harrington burst in frightening pupils and staff before being captured by police. Inspected by physicians he was deemed insane and sent to Danvers Insane Asylum for observation. Relatives live in Malden and he recently worked for a contractor. Doctors expect improvement in a few days.
The article notes that eighteenth century chair frames give a dining room a baronial feel and Paine's Furniture Company advertises fine old chairs of the model of 1776 at surprisingly low prices, presenting a great opportunity for buyers.
Mortuary Chapel at Calvary Cemetery holds All Souls Day ceremonies with two solemn masses at 9 and 10 30 a m. Rev John F Cummins chaplain of the Calvary Cemetery Purgatorial Society will preach at both services and special music directed by Miss Helen M Burke will feature the observance.
Ishpeming Mich Oct 31 Railroads run extra trains as the heaviest ore forwarding of the season proceeds. Bessemer ore production in the Lake Superior district is set to be the largest ever mined with total season output reaching 7 250 000 gross tons by navigation’s end.
The report describes a mixed session with Sugar prices weak then resilient, London activity, and bears covering amid expectations of a near-term advance. It notes American company stability but Atchison weakness, coalers gaining, and minor shifts in Delaware & Hudson and Jersey Central. Copper remains firm yet quiet, with England copper imports and exports given, and a Massachusetts Central meeting electing directors led by S N Aldrich with George E Seymour as treasurer.
The Museum company adds Dan Daly as Justice in Prince Pro Tem with Marie Louise Day debuting as Queen Titania. The Brownies draw crowds. 150th performance slated for Nov 17. Also notes on Sowing the Wind at Columbia and In Old Kentucky at Boston Theatre.
Official report lists the day’s highest and lowest sales figures and the closing prices with bid and asked amounts. The note records market activity and reflects the day’s trading range and final quotes.
The listing shows 10 shares moving upward with F M Lytle& Co at 80 Court St Room 18. The brief item notes a stock activity detail tied to the firm location.
Governor Greenhalge spoke to a full Union Hall crowd of Scandinavian Republicans with Congressman McCall present. Walford G. Anderson introduced the governor who praised party loyalty and urged just and fair policy to benefit all states. The talk also touched on tariff issues and referenced Arlington remarks about the Sherman silver purchase clause. James H. Forsstedt of Worcester closed the event.
Secretary Herbert ordered an official speed trial of torpedo boat Ericsson over a twenty five mile measured course in Long Island Sound New London. The run will be on November 8 with Cincinnati Dolphin and tugs Nina Fern Fortune and Niavanna as stake boats to time the vessel. Contract speed is twenty four knots.
Division 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a concert and ball at Partridge Hall last evening to aid its oldest member John O Halloran Sr. The event was a grand success with strong division support.
Isaac Brewster of Plymouth dies at 82 after a long career in the bank fishing business. He passed away this morning leaving decades of service in the local industry.
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