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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1894
Page
4
The fifth district Democrats refused to renominate Cadmus for Congress citing his opposition to tariff reduction. The platform condemns him as failing to represent party and constituents. The piece endorses harsh discipline and states deserters should be shot.
The piece reports a lineman’s death on Congress Street and a rescuer’s death, urging the burial of electric wires in Boston. It stresses that neither death resulted from misconduct and calls for reducing electrical danger through buried lines.
The State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation met in New Bedford to address an industrial situation seen as a local scandal. Writers note the board has limited authority and may not push outcomes, but hope the effort signals action despite past inaction. The public expects tangible results as discussions continue.
General Draper was renominated for Congress and urged Republicans to explain to voters why expected tariff gains may not be real. The piece argues McKinleyism caused industrial distress, unemployment, and a low mood, and urges Draper to compare three years of tariff policy with past devastation under McKinley.
The Gould family has all left New York with George Gould the last to depart after an agreement with Lakewood New Jersey tax assessors listing him with $200,000 in personal property versus New York's demand of $400,000. The other family members followed for the same reason. The builder of a colossal fortune never paid taxes on his possessions, his heirs.
The text condemns the Gould family for evading taxes on an estate valued at least 70 million dollars. It argues the act worsens class tensions, praises responsible citizens who pay their share, and calls out wealth for dodging duties while others bear the burden.
The Boston Merchants Association suggests a State commission be appointed to study public ownership of the city’s wharves and docks. It calls for a timely report and recommendations for the 1895 Legislature and warns against delay, citing past transit experiences and the potential economic benefits for Boston’s waterfront.
The Sugar Trust influence in the Senate provokes calls for direct election by the people. New Jersey Democrats express unanimous demand for popular Senatorial ballots, arguing closer accountability will curb tariff favors and prevent future disgraceful outcomes.
Eugene Field laments a missing child in a tender lullaby form. Refrains plead for the return of the wee croodlin doo as the cradle and cradle songs fade. The voice blends sorrow with lullaby imagery of sea and stars.
The Rev. John Brown of Fall River wins cordial support from Boston presbytery after past opposition over preaching in a rich church. Mentions of Engineer misreading crossings for overhead bridges, Rep. James Stuart Murphy’s retirement, Captain Camp’s Africa mission anecdotes, Louis Kronberg’s Longfellow scholarship, and a Boston girl’s guide to building a fire.
The piece notes J. E. Jones's promotion to manager at a drug store after long service as head clerk, with Thomas Restieaux retiring due to ill health. Also mentioned are Brad Jones known as a solid companion, humorist James J. Haines gaining fame for jokes in major papers, and John J. Collins, vice-consul to London, hosting a cordial dinner at the Tremont House with Judge John W. Corcoran presiding.
The article notes about 2000 women physicians in North America with 130 homeopathists and 610 women disease specialists. Canada has one women medical school, the U S had ten by 1893. It also reports the death of Sarah Pierce, queen of the Indian colony in New York, a Caughnawaga Mohawk woman, and details her funeral plans. Mr and Mrs Julian Hawthorne sail on a three year world cruise with seven children, and Mrs Hawthorne previews a paper in Recreation.
A bright wedding at All Saints Chapel Newport joined Miss Charlotte B W Hunnewell daughter of the late Hollis Hunnewell of Boston to Victor Sorchan of New York in a lavish ceremony officiated by Rev G J Magill D D. Guests included prominent Boston and Knickerbocker families with a Newport breakfast and a grand wedding tour planned abroad.
Miss Gertrude Burniss Skinner and Reynold Henry Sutherland wed at the Sutherland home 276 Ocean street Lynn tonight. Dr. Pullman officiated with Miss Carrie Aspinwall as bridesmaid and James T. Paul as best man. Over 700 guests attended the reception.
Samuel A Buss, a Roxbury man who disappeared a week ago amid fears of self harm, returned yesterday. His mental condition clearly explains the departure, though relatives and he himself still lack details of his whereabouts and purpose. He had little money, having not drawn his pay.
The notice notes an October 9 excursion from New York to Albany and Hudson with a return to Fall River. Piven.
Charles W. Taylor, touring through Boston, wooed and duped several women by promising stage careers and marriages. He convinced Mrs. Pattie Robertson of Roxbury to move in, stole her jewelry and funds, and departed after arranging a phony divorce in Fargo. A second victim, Mrs. Jenkins, learned of the ruse and fled. Robertson lies ill in Boston and Taylor’s whereabouts remain unknown. Other victims report losses but stay silent.
Theatre notes report Prince Pro Tem at the Museum marking its 100th performance with cabinet photographs for patrons. Several shows receive praise, including On the Mississippi at the Columbia and The Taming of the Shrew at the Hollis. Lord Hawke and English cricketers attend the Mikado finale at Tremont. Ruby Brooks appears at the Lyceum.
Miss Ida Le Roux testified in Municipal Criminal Court against Miss Ira H. O. Croly, president of the Essential Society, over threats to shoot her. Croly denied intent, claiming insults by society members and that she warned of action if insults continued. Judge Burke noted no evident great terror and discharged Croly.
A lumber problem reduces a plank 28 ft 6 in long by 9 3 4 in wide and 13 4 in thick to board measure. Using the usual rule with thickness as one inch, the calculation yields 40.53 square feet.
A humorous exchange where a father laments a harsh thrashing while Napoleon replies with sympathy. The dialogue plays on generational banter and old time genre nostalgia, featuring quotes from Tit Bits and Munsey's Magazine about two old cronies sharing a bottle.
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