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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
4
The item lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues, including yearly, half yearly, and quarterly rates. It notes address changes, second class entry, sender risk for payments, advance payment requirement, and discontinuation on expiration. Publisher and editor E A Grozier is named.
The Roxbury carpet mills face a shutdown that would throw about a thousand workers idle, a dispute fueled by competing papers over holiday operations. Critics urge rejecting the calamity talk, crediting recent Republican gains for improved prosperity and wages.
The article notes Thanksgiving remains a strong New England tradition focused on family gatherings and shared meals. It describes the holiday as evolving from religious observance to a sport of festivity while preserving its core home-centered character. It adds Thanksgiving began a day earlier in New England and should extend through Sunday.
A leading Republican paper argues that electing the Democratic mayor would trigger the dismissal of three longtime city officials the treasurer, auditor, and collector. It denounces politics aimed at undermining these men while endorsing Republican candidate Curtis for mayor and condemning the emphasis on staff removals over his platform.
The Reading railroad receivers refused to hire or retain workers who belonged to labor unions. Judge Dallas of the U S Circuit Court in Philadelphia denied an injunction to restrain discharge, signaling tacit support for employer discrimination against union members. The decision places government officials in a hostile stance toward labor organizations according to critics.
The court upholds a rule excluding labor union members from employment, implying government endorsement of blacklisting organized labor. Attorney General Olney opposed the stance, arguing against antagonism toward unions, while Judge Dallas’s decision faces criticism as potentially unjust and unsustainable. The piece asserts the American people will not tolerate union membership disqualification for government‑authorized industry work.
A Berkeley Hall speaker asserts police corruption in Boston tied to vice houses and saloons. The piece urges accusers to provide specific proof and warns public weariness at vague charges without facts, noting a Lexow style inquiry might reveal issues if proven.
A humorous reminiscing poem in a child narrator voice about the hay mow as a favored rainy day play space. The speaker recalls dry soft hay and pleasant smells, a moment of mischief over dinner, sharing with a cousin, and a resolve to enforce fair play with a cousin named Bud.
A 5 PM scene on State street near the Exchange building shows bystanders aiding a horse and heavy wagon stuck in the street. P A Spofford and George P Lawrence lead a quick rescue as locals rally to help the distressed animal.
Readers urged to send concise letters with sharp commentary The Post notes it does not endorse opinions printed and reserves space for brief notices only
A reader asks the Post if there are any free music schools in the city and writes to the Letter Box section. The note is dated Boston November 26.
The New England Conservatory of Music offers twenty scholarships funded by Boston citizens with donors choosing recipients. It also runs a normal department for youths under 16, providing a two year course of elementary instruction free of charge.
To the Editor of the Post a correspondent asks whether the West End street railway could issue 8 cent checks for travel between Somerville and Everett and vice versa arguing the Post has influenced many changes. The writer notes dissatisfaction with current 8 cent fares.
A clothing store argues roasting season sales offer half price deals on overcoats suits and Ulsters for men and boys. It claims lower expenses allow fair profits and independence from wholesale houses while inviting customers to inspect goods from hats to shoes and judge fairness of prices.
A Somerville item dated November 2 voices concern over widespread cent charges omitting places cited by patrons accusing merchants of unfair pricing practices. Public reaction notes dissatisfaction with inconsistent fee allocations.
Taxpayer letter questions aldermen about investigation of the Luna tic Hospital at City Point and how patients are treated. It accuses the annual report of being evasive and urges transparency on taxpayers’ funds and hospital conditions.
A Dorchester reader from R. B. C. writes of Duncan Street once a plank sidewalk now filled with yellow clay. After storms it becomes a mudhole unfit to walk on. Two petitions to city officials have not been acted on as of November.
England ranks first with the largest navy while France is second and Germany third. Russia is a very close fourth, reflecting the steady growth of continental powers at the time.
A Paris inventor creates a device producing forty two cigarettes per minute challenging the coffin trust. Jokes follow about dining, writing for a living, and court contempt. The humorous quotes span multiple papers including Detroit Sun Cincinnati Tribune Harlem Life Atlanta Constitution and Richmond Despatch.
A grand Sousa farewell concert opens the Mechanics Building tonight with Mme Guthrie-Moyer and Sousa leading a varied program including Wagner arias, Die Walkure selections, selections from Lohengrin, and numerous dances. Roland Reed brings The Politician to the Museum next week amid a busy Boston theatre scene featuring Sothern, Burroughs, and Melba performances.
A national gathering of free silver leaders in St Louis includes General A J Warner Ohio J M Devine Nebraska Congressman Bryan Nebraska Congressman Sibley Pennsylvania H E Taubeneck Illinois General J B Weaver Iowa A L Maxwell Illinois Judge C Cole Iowa Colonel Shinn Kansas and Congressman Bland. The closed session aimed to decide future plans amid debate on a gold standard.
Joseph Toohey, 17, of New York, allegedly picked Mrs. Elizabeth Gersbecker's pocket in Jordan Marsh & Co. He carried another woman's pocketbook and $15. Inspector Knox observed the act. Chief Inspector Byrnes may identify him. Toohey boasted detectives in this town outpace New York's jays.
Police report gambling dens increasing in Highlands Charlestown and East Boston as squads search outskirts for illicit activity. At 1250 Tremont Street officers found three men F A Wheeler 42 Patrick Cox 37 and Patrick Duman 42 with policy slips and gambling paraphernalia.
The Kurlander Verein held its second annual ball in Cotillon Hall Mechanics Building drawing a very large gathering. Dr M Chirung and Dr F Mayo attended with Rehm s Orchestra supplying music. Promoter T C Kelle her, floor director Louis Jacobowitz, and assistants A H Matz with a long list of aids. A fine supper followed as the society grew from twenty five to one hundred thirty six members.
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