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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1894
Page
4
The Boston Post issue details subscription rates for Daily and Sunday papers, with prices for one year six months and three months. It notes subscribers must provide both current and new addresses for changes and lists the Post Publishing Company as the recipient for payments.
Notice from E. A. Grozier, editor and publisher, stating that subscriptions to the post must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. Readers are urged to remit by mail if unable to obtain the post regularly from dealers.
A Boston gas lighting issue proclaims ongoing fatal accidents from inhalation. A businesswoman was found dead in State street office caused by escaped gas. The piece urges strict supervision of gas use, comparing to plumbing and electric wiring regulations to prevent further deaths.
The report urges harmonizing labor and capital amid the Pullman strikes. It condemns abuses by Pullman and the Chicago railroad combine while urging peaceful cooperation to promote the common welfare and end warfare.
An editorial endorses ex Governor Russell for the commission on Indian affairs appointed by the President. It praises the board’s history from Grant era, its anti corruption record, and its lack of pay beyond expenses, asserting it saves funds and protects Indians from swindling contractors.
The Boston Democracy must control the ward redraw to shape lines for ten years. The Post urges a fair, intelligent division to serve all sections and reject past gerrymandering. The Common Council is expected to be Democratic. the Board of Aldermen has a strong Democratic majority, with seven of twelve seats in reach.
The piece warns that a Republican board was elected by party division a year ago and urges the Democratic party to secure control this time without fooling, stressing great responsibility on Democrats to retain power.
The piece argues Republicans cannot win Boston in the December municipal election after losing by over 3000 in the state race. It says Boston is a Democratic city and urges Democrats to nominate strong candidates and unite voter support, voting for one candidate per office to boost the city majority.
The temporary appointment elevates Massachusetts to two cabinet posts for six months as Assistant Secretary Hamlin acts in place of Mr Carlisle. Hamlin is a young, capable figure who has proven his capacity and will face a pivotal period in the administration with a chance to show his abilities.
A lyrical tribute to a beloved boyfriend describing him as jolly and strong. The speaker praises his voice and presence, recalling shared nights and fairy tales, and compares him to a prince more courtly than any king.
The Observant Citizen notes Mme Korany’s Boston presence and a tale of John Boyle O'Reilly's temper and generosity. It also discusses city hall office expansions, stealthy police footwork, and the Democratic mayoralty race with General Peabody as a leading contender.
Dr P J Gibbons of Syracuse seeks to resuscitate an electrocuted man, Charles F Wilson, at Auburn prison. Governor Flower weighs legality and ethics as the physician requests permission to attempt revival after death and in the presence of a panel from leading medical colleges.
Miss Jane Adams presided at the arbitration congress opening. M M Garland of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers discussed sliding scales and wage limits. Judge John Gibbons and Labor Commissioner Carroll Wright joined afternoon sessions with Wright condemning compulsory arbitration and urging public investigations.
A new Greek letter society Pisigma Rho appears at Boston University School of Law with Alpha Nu established by E. A. Perkins W. H. Thatcher L. W. Hall and A. E. Templeton. Harvard Medical Tufts and MIT also report chapters as members celebrate first initiates and honorary member Professor F S Goodwin. The Law School glee club contest with the College club flares over naming rights as football awaits Tufts on Nov 22 and a campus smoking ban stirs debate.
In South Framingham on November 14 a recount of the twenty-eighth District returns E. Lewis Moore of Framingham as the winner over Walter Adams by one vote. Moore 1176 Adams 117, with Adams contesting two ballots in Framingham and Sherborn. Wayland's Leach remains unchanged as the second elected official.
Chancellor Andrew Allison of Nashville was shot dead in the County Court House at 1 PM by former clerk George Whitworth who then wounded himself. Judge Allison had recently appointed his son Granville Allison to succeed Whitworth, a motive in the killing.
The Thames reports sighting a wreck about thirty miles south of Fermeuse indicating a large vessel. Coasting ships report heavy northern gales over the weekend with boats wharves and fishing establishments damaged.
Attorney General Olney ruled salt imports from Germany are dutiable under the tariff act of August 28, 1894. The provision says if a country imposes a duty on US salt, then such salt from that country carries the prior rate of duty.
New York medical authorities at Willard Packer Hospital reported to the Board of Health that since adopting the anti-toxin treatment for diphtheria on July 17 the death rate among children under six has fallen from 40 percent to 6.2 percent.
A collage of cartoon captions and witty exchanges from newspaper clippings. Snippets reference Conan Doyle, Li Hung Chang, Will N Harden, and political jibes about the Democratic party. A running gag on crime, debt collection, and language pride appears throughout the fragments.
At a Metropolitan Commission hearing in Lynn the public majority rejected annexation to a larger city. About fifty prominent residents attended as speakers including Mayor Berry and Captain Mead. Swampscott officials and clergyman Jackson voiced competing views on federation versus annexation, with Swampscott opposing Lynn annexation and advocating regional federation.
The column notes John Bunyan editions and Sarah Grand essay curiosities. The Manxman tops October Scottish fiction charts. Calumet to launch as inter university magazine edited by John Seymour Wood. Ouida and Johnson quoted on printing and babies. Gladstone opens Hawarden hotel with library access at two shillings weekly. Wee Lucy by Sophie May sees immediate sales surge. Gilbert’s quarrel over interview fees ends in Times submission and a libel threat.
The committee met at Tremont House to finalize plans for the annual ball. Charles V. Casey chaired the meeting with J W Fogarty as secretary. The ball is scheduled for January 22 at Music Hall and sub committees were formed to finalize arrangements.
Mrs Anna Garlin Spencer Dr Donald and others will address the annual meeting in parish rooms Trinity Church this afternoon at 3 30.
Annie Saysock aged 19 of 63 Newman Street, Soott Boston, died yesterday by taking a dose of rough on rats. No case is assigned for the death.
Students at Amherst College send a message of congratulations to Dr Charles H Parkhurst Amherst graduate class of 1866 for his achievements and recognition.
The Grand Opera House hosts James ONeill in a new romantic play Don Carlos de Seville by Eugene Feilner with Miss Burress as Leonora. Castle Square Theatre adds ship scene novelty during intermissions to ease waits, amid praise for Liberty Hall and growing demand as Sowing the Wind closes.
The melodrama Ten Thousand Miles Away starring H. Percy Meldon as Joe Ferris draws large audiences at the Grand Museum, noted as one of the most sensational works in the genre and a favorite with patrons.
Brief readers letters on comment and suggestion. The Post does not endorse opinions printed here.
A letter to the Post from James Ross of Somerville charges the East Boston electric system benefits Crescent Beach and Winthrop and claims he aided the survey and awaits payment. The letter notes spring extension plans and regional impact.
A Chelsea girl writes to The Post asking for gift ideas for a gentleman friend who has shown interest. He is 20, temperate, not in need of shaving gear, and she seeks guidance on a proper return present for Christmas.
A reader solicits guidance via the columns on a suitable engagement gift for a young lady. He asks for a present costing between $15 and $20 and notes he is not yet engaged. Roxbury, November 13, 19XX.
No Columbian dollars were minted in 1893 or 1894. Production included Columbian half dollars and some quarters.
A terse note from Boston dated November 14, 1904 offers blunt guidance to a shop girl troubled by male stares on West End cars. It suggests wearing a heavy veil walking or reading the Post and minding her own business.
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