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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1893
Page
4
The statement argues that Hart warns of alarming city finances due to recent debt growth. It notes higher debt increases during his two years of control, then compares post retirement debt growth to his tenure, suggesting his alarm is late and misplaced.
The Springfield calamity is measured by its citywide loss relative to value and highlights the need for improved construction. The blaze thrived on fuel from vulnerable structures, despite brave fighting, suggesting prevention is better than cure and Boston shares in the sympathy and hope for recovery.
The article argues for keeping the excitement of Harvard Yale football while limiting brutal play. It notes the spice of risk attracts spectators but calls for stricter rules to prevent serious injuries, citing English football as a harsher benchmark and urging a balanced approach.
An editorial argues that football risk to players is preventable through rules and regulation, avoiding needless sacrifice of young lives and condemning the sport if safety measures are not enacted to protect participants.
The plan before the ways and means committee seeks free raw materials like coal iron ore wool flax and lumber. It aims to relieve manufactured goods from McKinley era taxes and favor wage earners consumers and New England industries. The Massachusetts view advocates tariff reform to free essential inputs and revive local employment.
The subscription drive for a new Music Hall advances as plans are set for a site at West Chester park and Huntington avenue. The old hall stays for public use, while a second venue would broaden access to popular entertainment in Boston.
The governor selects Charles B. Lilley to replace Judge Corcoran on the Superior bench. Corcoran retires after a year and a half of service noted as creditable. Lilley is described as temperate, widely experienced in public affairs, and well regarded.
The writer extols Patti as a once in many generations marvel whose voice outshines time. He predicts continued farewell tours and recalls the warm reception of admirers who welcomed the singer much as past generations did.
The piece notes Jack Adams and Dr Health enjoying a reunion while honoring birthday anniversaries for Captain Jack. Moses Stearns, aged diver and former Yankee Cheese Box quartermaster, heads to Brazil after bidding friends farewell. A $500 donation to a Boston Y M C A friend in Ohio sparks relief amid depression and tight money.
Eyewitnesses recount a dramatic incident on Beacon Street when two horses pulling a wagon bolted into Brimmer Street and collided with an iron fence. Sparks, a broken fence, and toppled bystanders followed as the horses collapsed in a flower bed near a bay window.
A survey of prominent figures and career milestones including Sir Arthur Sullivan attending Ivanhoe rehearsals in Germany and visiting Genica, Ex-President Harrison to address the Union League of Philadelphia, Ella Knowles winning a Montana land case, naval promotions for Skerrett, Fuller to deliver Bowdoin College centennial oration, Arlo Bates to read a poem, and Marvin Hughitt’s rise from water carrier to Northwestern Railway president. It also notes Milton H. Smith once a watchman, Levi P. Morton’s gout and Paris hospital stay, and other alumni roles at Bowdoin College.
In the Berkshire Democrat summary the Boston mayoralty contest between Matthews and Hart is viewed as settled in Matthews favor. His administration is portrayed as stronger and the outcome not in doubt, with Matthews having a better chance than Hart based on past performance.
Miss Teresa N Adams daughter of Constable William F Adams married Clayton Parmelee yesterday morning at 9 oclock in St Marys Church Endicott street Father Mc Elroy performed the ceremony The church was crowded with friends There was no wedding breakfast The couple left after the ceremony for a two weeks trip to Montreal and the West
The St James Whist Club held its weekly gathering at Mr and Mrs Leo on Hudson street Wednesday evening. Miss Mary Collins distributed prizes. First prize an embroidered Eton jacket went to Miss Katie Reardon Roxbury. Second prize cut glassware awarded to Miss Mary Driscoll. Third prize a pincushion went to Larry W Griffin.
The Rev. C J Freeman delivered an engaging lecture on Irelands Wrongs at Gray's Hall South Boston last evening. The talk featured striking views and pleased the audience with clear demonstrations of Ireland's rights and grievances.
James Logan Gordon of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association did not speak last evening. His Wednesday evening talk will be on Edison the Inventor.
The Boston Post announces a secured advantage in a fashion of bold wording aimed at female readers. The item signals promotional attention and likely upcoming features or endorsements.
The Globe Theatre presents Wilson Barrett in The Color Sergeant Clerical Error and Chatterton with Claudian and Virginus to follow. Nat Goodwin appears in In Mizzoura with Burr McIntosh and a Gilded Fool engagement upcoming. The article notes notable theatre events at Hollis Street and Bowdoin Square.
May Shaw burlesque and Russell burlesque groups prepare shows at the Lyceum for the week of Dec 4 and next week. The Palace hosts Later On with large daily audiences. German Military Bands perform at Music Hall Thanksgiving week, with Boston clubs joining in. Minnie Maddern Fiske returns to Tremont for one week with a matinee Saturday, amid a Tremont Thanksgiving lineup.
Dr. James R. Chadwick president asks in this letter to the editor where the Cremation Society offices or officers can be reached. He provides his address at 270 Clarendon Street as a point of contact.
At 6 Melville avenue Dorchester Mrs Cora Stuart Wheeler offers two Tuesday evening readings from her own stories and poems. Nov 28 features Laura Frances Eaton as vocalist and Dec 12 presents Gertrude Holyoke French on harp.
Mrs Cora Stuart Wheeler will give an author's reading December 7 at 11 o'clock at the Bay State road residence of Mrs L G Burnham. The program centers on readings from Wheeler stories and poems with harp solos between pieces.
The School of Expression presented a students recital last night at Freeman Place Beacon Street. The program featured dramatic and humorous readings performed by the school's young ladies under Professor Curry's direction.
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