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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1893
Page
5
Cambridge seeks a gas price cut as the Cambridge Gas Light Company refuses to sell below 1.30 dollars per thousand feet. The City Council and Mayor will appeal to the gas commissioners for a reduction. The movement for cheaper gas has spread across Massachusetts and could save millions next year.
A Massachusetts delegation including twenty three district police and Chief Wade attended the International Factory Inspectors Association congress in Chicago. The vow to showcase state charity, agriculture, and penology is balanced by questions about public benefit and the expense of free rides to the World’s Fair. The article questions the public value of such attendance at public expense.
Over a million residents availed free Boston baths this past season, about 120000 fewer than last year due to mild weather. The piece argues free winter baths would benefit public health and welfare with small expense.
The first America's Cup race unfolds off Sandy Hook with international interest and rival Valkyrie versus Galatea. The defender, a New England built craft, seeks to shield the trophy as Lord Dunraven brings a modern racing machine to challenge under favorable wind.
Brief notes discuss yachts and forecasting the outcome of the other races in the series, outlining expected performances and potential standings as the event proceeds.
The piece argues Boston residents will approve the new aldermanic bill on November 7 by an emphatic majority. It credits the measure with ending the district system and giving the majority party control of the Board of Aldermen, despite imperfect scope and partisan limits.
The piece urges the Senate to vote on the repeal bill now or adjourn. It condemns inaction and calls out Republican senators from silver states as obstructionists. It warns that adjournment could trigger a popular convulsion and a revolution. A vote should be forced and the operation begun at once.
The selection of Colonel Wright as head of the Census Bureau is urged to solidify a permanent bureau. An honest statistician, Wright would replace temporary leadership and improve 1900 census accuracy, avoiding the delays seen under Porter.
A Boston ferry trip erupts in a false man overboard scare on the John Hancock as passengers rush to the rear deck. The pranksters laugh later as the crowd disperses and a Cambridge car seating prank ends with a coat room trick and a crowded moment on the trolley.
Secretary Carlisle explains to Speaker Crisp why 4,500,000 ounces of silver were not bought in July and August 1893. He argues the government should pay the fair market price, not forced bids, and details daily offers and prices, urging counter offers when needed to reflect actual market value.
A Boston letter to the editor questions fire insurance costs arguing brokers take one third of premiums and overhead consumes over 30 percent while losses equal only half the receipts. The writer invites Mr. Lyon and Mr. Field to prove the facts and promises further details on salvage waste and a claim about a half million wealth of a person named Cohen.
Mrs. Collins, widowed in Cambridge, again welcomed a Post reporter and received $6 from readers, bringing total gifts to $17. She also got $2 from Mrs. L. D. Bennis, with no other aid since the last visit. Four children will start school Monday as she bravely seeks work to keep the family together.
The National Conservatory awards $300 to Margaret Merington for Daphne, a two act libretto. Octave Thanet Alice French learns to type, writes letters on the machine, and uses a maid as a typist. Mrs. Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, is advancing in humanitarian study and social economics with a Westminster Review article.
The wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday at 9 am. Rev James Doonan SJ officiated with Fathers Welsh and Chartier. Bride Miss Mary Galligan wore heavy white silk and diamonds. groom Dr Eugene T Gi lligan attended by Dr J S McLaughlin. A breakfast followed at 427 Shawmut Avenue with guests including Rev E J Davitt and Rev N R Walsh.
Miss Mabel Alice Williams daughter of General Charles Williams and Herbert Dow Pickering of Lowell wed at St Pauls Church Manchester in a lavish noon ceremony. Attendants included Josephine Pickering Mary Gould Virginia Grafton and Mabel Putney. A reception followed at the Williams residence.
A brilliant wedding was held yesterday morning at St Marys Church Cambridgeport for Miss Winnifred G Leonard daughter of Mrs John Leonard and Mr John F Harvey of Boston. Rev fr ONeill of Middlebury Conn officiated and a nuptial high mass followed with sermon by Father ONeill. The choir led by Miss Le Greco provided music. Bridesmaid Miss May Duffy and best man P C Crowley of Boston assisted. Ushers included F poris Cahalin Hen M Eagan M J Fitzgerald and David E Lonergan. The bride wore white royal satin with tulle veil and carried white roses. bridesmaid wore yellow satin with chiffon and roses.
Letter requests list of officers at the Boston Custom House not under civil service rules, noting positions with salaries under 900 dollars and presidential appointees such as collector, appraiser, naval officer, and surveyor with their approximate pay.
The Lyceum, Globe, Hollis Street, and other houses stage a busy week with Sardou's Americans Abroad at Hollis and Venus at Park Theatre nearing its fiftieth performance. Souvenirs, advance sales, and frequent matinees mark a vibrant season as stars like Miss Georgia Cavyan and Mr Kelcey headline, while productions such as Lady Windermere's Fan and Time Will Tell draw crowds and praise for scenery and acting.
Fire in the Chapman block in Middlebury caused about 6000 dollars in damage this morning. The blaze affected Chapman and Co. tailors, B. B. Hope furniture dealer, and Mrs Helen Campbell dressmaker. Losses are covered by insurance.
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