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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1893
Page
4
For three years Boston residents have seen value in taxes under Mayor Matthews. Taxpayers and business leaders credit an administration focused on business, not politics. Those calling for change propose a politics driven approach, while supporters urge continued leadership for clean streets, better pavements, and lower gas bills.
The piece argues against a confrontation over Minister Thurston's statements. It notes the Hawaiian provisional government’s representative spoke as a private citizen, not in his official role, and urges avoiding a diplomatic incident. It suggests giving the benefit of doubt and not martyring the refractory figure.
The piece denounces ex-Minister Stevens for framing Hawaii’s suffrage by race. It argues a republic must not deny natives political rights and contrasts Stevens stance with U S history. The author notes Stevens condones racial exclusion and condemns a lottery charter in native government.
The passage questions US interference in Hawaii arguing it deprives native citizens of rights and enthrones white aliens, implying a need to reexamine American principles and governance beyond Hawaii. It notes the inequity of New England influence and urges reconsideration of constitutional practice.
Boston faces renewed debate after four firefighters escaped serious injury at the Eliot street blaze. The piece links delays caused by dangerous overhead wires to higher property losses and argues for state authority to remove such hazards, criticizing the Republican Senate’s resistance and warning of corporate influence in the new Legislature.
The candidate defends his record by saying he never promised to curb the city debt and notes annual increases of more than 2 million dollars. He criticizes legislative limits and asks voters what he would promise if mayor again.
A McKinley era tariff debate centers on Chairman Wilson possibly receiving a federal judgeship if he backs a bill to place coal on the free list. Proponents argue state interests and national coal industry profit motives clash with independence, recalling 1890 New England votes and potential political consequences.
The letter of acceptance from Candidate Hart condemns public works funding as insufficient while Mayor Matthews deeds show action to employ labor amid hard times. Hart attacks borrowing, but supporters note the city would halt work and wages without timely funding and possible further loans.
A man on a brick cart in East Cambridge yesterday morning appeared intoxicated and swung a whip at the horses as they started. Police did not report further details in the brief eyewitness note.
Councilman James Cochran seeks re election in Ward 1 amid strong past support. Relic hunters probe Randall assault case as iron gate pickets vanish. Boot black box theft causes street stoppage until recovered. Commodore Johnson of the Commonwealth Yacht Club recovers from a poisoned hand and plans to resume work next week. Dr Daniel S Harkins resigns from hospital quarantine post to practice privately at Dorchester.
A Post reporter visited Governor William McKinley at General Osborne’s residence on Crawford Street to seek his views on the Hawaiian question and the silver issue. He declined to comment, citing fatigue after a long campaign and promised to write later. He plans to address the Home Market Club banquet and then return west.
Miss Elizabeth New daughter of John C. New and proprietor of the Indianapolis Journal married William McKeen of Terre Haute son of Vandalia president Riley McKeen. Ceremony took place at Second Presbyterian Church with a reception at the New residence before departure to St. Louis in the McKeen private car.
The first smoke talk of the season will be held at the University Clubhouse Friday evening November 24. President Tucker of Dartmouth College will deliver the remarks. The second talk is scheduled for Friday evening December.
Miss Gertrude Howard daughter of W H Howard and Mr Fred Silsbee Whitwell were married yesterday at Emmanuel Church by Rev Leighton Parks. The couple left the church with best man Thomas Cummings and were greeted by a reception at 169 Commonwealth Avenue. They will reside at 166 Marlboro Street.
The eighth Wage Earners concert last night featured Edgar Tinel's St Francis of Assisi performed by the Cecilia Society with soloists Jennie M. Crocker James H. Rick ecton Ericsson F Bushnell and Almon Fairbanks. A large work-a-day audience applauded the choruses and three-part settings. next a varied program is planned for January 24 1894.
The twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Stephen A Ferrin was celebrated at his home with sixty guests from Jamaica Plain Roxbury Woburn Stoneham Medford Charlestown and the West End. Best man Owen Conley served as toastmaster and recalled the wedding moment. Bridesmaid Elizabeth Shea attended. numerous costly gifts were presented.
F E Stroh of 423 Hanover Street Boston sharply denies involvement in a libellous piece about a Catholic clergyman confined by illness in North Square. He rejects accusations linking him or his wife to anti Catholic societies and complains of dirty politics in the Democratic caucus in Ward 6. November 23.
A musicale at Mrs. Bessie Fay’s residence on Charles Street near Sixth last evening featured soloists Thomas Ayers Harry Mahoney P Murphy P Kelliher Andrew Johnson Miss Fan Sweeney Miss Sue Conly Miss Adelaide Clark and Miss FE B Thompson. A lunch followed the singing.
The Otis Club engages Fred Williams for entertainment and dance at the Institute this evening. A long programme is planned with a first class time anticipated. The three front rows are reserved for the talent’s friends. Wiggins's Orchestra of twelve pieces, led by James Stevenson, provides the music.
Margaret Bralley’s estate funds a $12,000 bequest to the bishop of Derry to build a church in Carndrine County Tyrone. The bishop and villagers refuse the gift, citing few Catholics and nearby chapels. Attorney Teele calls for the bishop to appear and show cause within three months. If unused, the money goes to residuary heirs, six McDonald children of Chelsea, and other nieces.
In Philadelphia on November 2 The Knights of Labor re elected John W Hayes as general secretary treasurer and Charles Martin of Toledo as general worthy foreman while M J Bishop and Hugh Cavanaugh were the opponents In both elections the vote stood twenty five to one A move to amend the constitution to strip the general master workman of naming members of the general executive board and to elect delegates by popular vote was reported adversely and the convention agreed with the report.
A large audience heard Mme Emma Eames in Chickering Hall last evening in a varied program. This was her final public appearance before joining the Abbey Opera Company at the Metropolitan Opera House next Monday in New York. Her voice showed greater fit for larger rooms though her brilliancy in Delibes Bolero and Avril Chanson impressed the audience, who demanded multiple encores.
Theodore D. Weld, a veteran anti slavery agitator, marks his 90th birthday at 272 Fairmount Avenue Hyde Park. He has lived in Hyde Park since the war and receives many callers including a daughter of John Brown and the sons of William Lloyd Garrison along with numerous Hyde Park residents.
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