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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post issues a notice for readers to provide current and future addresses for mail distribution. It states payments should be made payable to the Post Publishing Company and clarifies delivery terms and class matter status.
Boston Office at 259 Washinton street issues a notice that all autscriptions to the POST must be paid in advance and will be disconnected without further notice on expiration. Readers are urged to notify by postal mail if they cannot obtain the POST regularly from their dealer.
The item presents daily averages for October with a focus on daily and Sunday figures. It appears as a brief statistical note listing the daily average and the Sunday average for the period.
The article rejects a proposed recount of ballots in the tenth Congress district as wasteful. It argues the gap between top candidates exceeds a thousand votes and recounts would cost public funds with no practical gain, urging the ballot be destroyed once counted and recounts abolished.
Clergymen in Biddeford sign an address to the mayor denouncing open sale of intoxicants in violation of law, declaring the city openly drunken. The piece notes Maine’s temperance struggles and assigns blame to enforcement failures rather than the law itself.
The government will issue bonds immediately to replenish the gold reserve, anticipating export drain over the next four months. It asserts U S credit remains strong and that adding $50,000,000 to the bonded debt is a prudent precaution to sustain business confidence.
The Aldermen met after the Municipal League leveled corruption charges against six members, but the session yielded no discussion or demand for proof or a public investigation. Citizens demand action to clear the board and protect the city's honor.
The article argues that the aldermen must produce proofs despite silence and notes that most of the six accused aldermen face renomination. It contends the public deserves to know the truth and that accountability affects potential re-election.
The piece argues for a Democratic mayoral nominee with a proven record and public service in Boston. It warns that a weak choice risks endangering Democratic supremacy and emphasizes courage character and executive ability as essential qualities for success.
The piece supports Mayor Matthews plan to cut three headed boards to single headed ones to concentrate responsibility. It argues hiring a top expert can raise service quality and notes deputies would share duties to cover around the clock needs. It cautions practical limits to one head.
President Cleveland appointed Wright to probe last summer’s Chicago strike. The report condemns the General Managers' Association for autocratic control over wages and employment, cites Pullman and railroad management as unjust to organized labor, and offers pallia tives rather than root fixes. It supports broader arbitration via a United States Strike Commission.
A poem by James Whitcomb Riley imagines a boy's questions and parents fears as an earthquake looms. The speaker echoes a rural setting with a stable, a barn, and trees as imagined dangers.
Residents of East Boston wonder when trolley wires will reach the area as electrics may come someday. Ex governor Russell draws wide applause during Congressman Wilson’s introduction. Three future Congress members will come from Boston, including Fitzgerald. Miles Crowley will represent Texas, another upcoming member from California remains unnamed. Colonel Cyrus Paige returns from a New York trip.
The note highlights views on municipal run matter and mentions Mt Hope Cemetery chairman L Forrest Hall as a well liked insider. It also cites clerks compiling twenty five scrapbooks during Mayor Matthews tenure and records a drinking cup incident at East Boston ferry and Clarence Heath selling passports for Castle Square manager Rose.
A brief notice explains the department invites concise letters on comment suggestion criticism or complaint. It states the Post has no room for long essays and that it does not necessarily endorse opinions printed.
A Mt Hope letter to the Post appeals for city action over neglected streets, sewers, and bridge repairs. The writer claims decades of quiet residents have had limited funding and asks for representation in City Hall to address deteriorating infrastructure and school funding.
To the Editor a Cambridge reader asks for a chocolate cream drops recipe. The method uses beaten egg white, confectioners sugar, vanilla flavor, and grated unsweetened chocolate melted over a kettle of boiling water. Each ball is rolled in chocolate and cooled on ice.
Aimed at fifty guests in Boston on November 18, this note suggests two English party ideas. The sheet and pillowcase party hides guests behind disguises so friends fail to recognize them. Phantom parties feature costumes like white robes, cords, sugar-loaf hats, and face coverings with eye and mouth holes.
A Chelsea shop girl asks for relief from daily carriage ogling on West End cars. She describes two daily trips and quiet manner while noting some women welcome stares but pleads for men to be more discreet. She seeks a solution to curb the behavior.
A young woman from South Boston writes she is busy with work until 9 p m and has little chance to meet people. She says friends tease her about becoming an old maid and asks what hope she has for finding a spouse. Reported from South Boston dated November 13.
A quirky late-season item from the local paper recounts a fish themed event at the city zoo. Details highlight unusual exhibits and crowd reactions, drawing smiles from readers and noting the seasonal timing.
A jumble of brief quotes and witticisms from various papers, including a note from Patrick Donahue in Boston dated November 12, 1894. The items span jokes about digestion, authorship, music, and daily life, with a running theme of light humor and editorial asides.
The report from Duxbury Massachusetts dated November 12 describes Mr. Freeman a trainman on vacation shooting seven geese Friday nine Saturday and five Sunday at The Neck. Tom Hanagam on Sunday fired twelve in one volley then six more. A stand at Crystal Lake discharged thirty eight at one scoop. The number of men and double guns is unknown.
Funeral services were held at St. Francis de Sales Church for John H. Loughman of 690 Shawmut Avenue. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Bell with Thomas Vahey of Watertown and organist Charles Dolan performing. Interment followed at Holyhood Cemetery. Loughman, a Bea ton College Association member, was honored with floral tributes including a Gates Ajar dove motif and a chrysanthemum cross. He was remembered as generous and loyal. pallbearers were from the college association.
Washington reports from Honolulu indicate strong annexation backing with the American party pushing union with the United States. Provisions for Hawaiian suffrage require $300 income or $1600 property and English literacy for voting in the Senate and House elections.
Interior Department reportedly appoints distinguished men to the Board of Indian Commissioners and ex-Governor William E. Russell was chosen on a recommendation from eight fellow commissioners. The role is honorary with travel expenses only, meetings often in New York over Indian supply contracts, and no direct dealings with Indians or a West visit required. Russell’s hesitation to accept due to time constraints is seen as welcome.
Two men, Charles Smith age 2 and Patrick Rheehan, are under arrest at the Hanover street station for the alleged larceny of silver plated ware and small tools valued at 50 dollars. They tried to dispose of the property at a North End pawn shop.
Boston theater notes recount Francis Wilson starring in The Devil's Deputy at the Tremont with strong receipts and acclaim. The piece follows high praise for its production values, while other shows at Castle Square, Columbia, Museum, Park, Keith's, Bowdoin, and Lyceum receive brief attention. Upcoming acts include East Lynne, Virginius, and a London success His Excellency.
Officers from Division 3 led by Sergeant Burnett and Patrolman Gil seized policy slips manifold books blank slips pads and a type holder nearly 20 000 items along with two stoves tables chairs a safe and other furniture from a shop at No 2 Irving Street. No occupants were present during the raid and the items were taken to the station.
Police report multiple purse thefts in New York area. A woman seen taking a pocket book from Gross & Strauss on Winter street was chased and forced to return it with six dollars. Inspector Knox later arrested Louisa Kauffman, 37, in R H White & Co for stealing a book with seven dollars from Mrs H A Holland. Found were forty dollars in her stockings and a railroad check. the bag contained toilet articles from New York firms. She was committed to the House of Detention and to be arraigned today in Municipal Court.
The Boston barkentine Kremlin under Captain Bray finished second to the Georgie Gilkey in a famed ocean race from Rosario Argentina, docking at Union Wharf with cargo for Prown Bros. & Co.. Built in Bath Maine in 1890s, the Kremlin is owned by John S. Emery & Co. and reported a close, days-long duel across the Atlantic with steady winds and expert seamanship.
Reserve Officers John J Rooney and Joseph H Keen of Division 9 having served on probation and commended by their captains for meritorious service were appointed to the regular force. The appointments take effect at roll call 5:45 p m Thursday.
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