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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1894
Page
6
Council approves Norris's resolution directing Mayor to appoint citizens to investigate the Municipal League's accusations against the city’s committee on claims. Supporters condemn the League and press for a public airing, citing lack of specific grounds. The measure passes unanimously.
William L. Rutan appeared at his St. Botolph Street home between 12 and 1 AM and declined to comment on Councilman Norris's resolution. He did not commit to chairing or joining any investigative committee, saying he did not know his position.
Mrs Joanna Taylor widow of Josiah A Taylor died at Mrs L C Marden residence aged 96 Born in Dover New Hampshire on November 15 1798 she had lived here since 1839 She leaves one son William H Tayloe of Winsted Connecticut Quincy council adjourned to lay out Rawson road and Beach street at Norfolk Towns public ways and allocate 3500 dollars for regrading Liberty Penn and Centre streets
A Boston Democratic convention preview notes Congressman O Neil may accept a nomination if offered, with Hayes of Charlestown to present him. Ward results show Bartlett supporters barred from voting, Hodgkins favored for mayor, and wards voting for aldermen and school committee candidates under Australian balloting.
Congressman O Neil joined Wilson and Stevens in North Andover for a policy talk on the next session. The trio toured Stevens mills and were hosted at his home as the Democrats reportedly decide not to tinker with the tariff this coming session.
The club met at 775 Washington Street and elected G Walden Smith president Perle A Dyar first vice president and Charles A Lavery on the executive committee. A rally committee was formed consisting of G Walden Smith Charles W Cummings Charles A Savery Thomas A Brook C A Bancroft and V V Skinner to organize several rallies.
The aldermanic committee finished recounting ballots for congressional candidates in Wards 13 14 and 15 last night and found the results remained unchanged.
A large Democratic caucus in Fall River nominates A. P. Gorman for mayor with no opposition. Other alderman nominees include T. F. Finnigan Ward 2 P. B. Luby Ward 3 Cornelius Sullivan Ward 4 W. E. Quirk Ward 7 and George T. Wiley Ward 9 Councilmen Ward 2 named as well.
Republican caucuses decide delegates for municipal and aldermanic conventions and ward committees. Incumbents vie for re election in Charlestown Back Bay and South End while contests form against Witt in East Boston and Preshoover in Charlestown. Beacons Hill wards 9 and 10 see Everett and Smith challenging Fottler. Major Dyar aims for Ward 11 board, Berwin faces Sanford in the South End, Ward 17 hosts a close mayoral contest, and eleven wards present full slates of candidates.
Republican caucuses last night in Somerville wards 2 and 4 elected their entire ticket. Ward 1 saw mixed support with Democrats from Brickbottom backing ex Councillor J A Bartlett for the Board of Aldermen during canvass results.
E. J. Corcoran, Thomas Murphy and Joseph Leeds head Ward 3 names. Ward 4 includes T. T. O Keefe, William F Keefe and W. J. Brooks. Ward 5 lists E. M. Giblin T. J. Lomax and J. S. B. Clarke. Ward 7 shows S. Sullivan F. Harrington and J. Crowley. Ward 9 names J. C. Carey M. Horan and T. Kenny. Ward 8 and 6 show W. J. Wiley William F. Hooper and Gilbert Custtle.
Representative Daniel P. Toomey of Ward 12 was absent during readings and final passage of the Bell telephone grab bill. He was recorded as voting against passing the bill over Governor Greenhalge's veto, despite an earlier misreport.
Congress man elect H H Atwood announces his intention to resign from the Ward 24 city Republican committee when it reorganizes for 1895. He made the decision in a letter to Chairman W L Terhune after his election to Congress.
Horatio N. Borden of Ward 8, proprietor of a West End news store, announces his run for the Board of Aldermen. He enjoys wide support from West End residents and is described as one of the area’s most popular citizens.
The Women’s Charity Club met in Parker Memorial Hall with secretary’s report and treasurer Mrs. J Sewell Reed noting receipts of 444.07 and hospital gift of 100 plus 45 for expenses leaving 298.52. Mrs. L A W Turner reported 1065 from kettledrum tickets. Clara B Botts spoke on Spirit Poetry.
Evictions rise daily as cloakmakers strike. Over 100 dispossess warrants issued since yesterday with one agent warning 25 families from tenements. Next Monday threatens wholesale evictions though strikers vow resistance. About 500 people slept in Walhallia Mall last night on benches or floors. Contributions arrive slowly from other labor groups.
A man calling himself Philip McDonald boarded with Mrs. Chramick in Water Town for several days. He disappeared today taking underclothes and other wearing apparel belonging to other boarders. decant Cooney is investigating the case.
The snippet outlines land use for Pope Park with emphasis on health and wealth, a sewer construction plan between map points C and C2, and a drainage right allowing maintenance of drains across a 100 foot west river strip to discharge into the Park River. It notes lands offered herein and related property rights.
Albert A. Pope proposes to donate about 73.37 acres for park use in Hartford. The conditions require discontinuing Summit Street, laying out highways, building sewers, and extending pleasure grounds to Capitol Avenue with various property and tax protections for Pope and certain companies. The offer remains open for three months from November 15, 184.
A forest fire sparked by a campfire swept from Gold Hill to Copper Rock as winds drove flames through dense timber. The town faced widespread destruction with property losses atop $1.5 million as residents fled to Boulder and mining tunnels. Several ranch houses burned. two men injured. Denver wheeled under a north wind with a dust storm and sudden cold snap followed by light snow.
Mt Hope residents press Boston officials over the Florence Street bridge over Stony Brook in Ward 23. After two years of petitions and delays, they report storms destroying the structure and risk to children, calling for annexation to Hyde Park or immediate remedy. Local meetings, indignation sessions, and citizen pilots highlight ongoing safety concerns.
Rear Admiral Mead told the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers that the Columbia Minneapolis and Detroit class cruisers are ill suited for wartime needs. He urged building rams torpedo boats and armored battleships citing speed limits and ocean crossing challenges.
Watertown November 15 William Hooper aged 17 son of Mrs John Hooper, who runs a boarding house at North Beacon and Arsenal streets, burst into O E Andersons room with an axe and opened a trunk, seizing a bank book. Anderson had 016 dollars in Watertown Savings Bank and Hooper forged an order for that amount which was honored. He fled town after receiving the money.
The Common Council approved a public docks order 47 to 1 directing the Mayor to petition the General Court for a modern dock system under public ownership. Discussion cited public welfare, employment and financing by city credit with leases to cover costs.
The President favors paying a share of customs receipts in gold to rapidly bolster the gold reserve. Had this rule existed last year the reserve might be about 130 million dollars instead of 62 million. Cleveland sees a political opening for the Democrats on finance and hints at a currency commission.
A brief exchange shows John advising to switch off in dialect when in doubt about a phrase, illustrating a humorous newsroom style tip. The quote spotlights a linguistic workaround and character interaction.
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