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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1895
Page
4
One of Boston's brightest younger literary lights, poet and fiction writer Robert Beverly Hale, has died. He stood out for masculine thought and delicate fancy, originality without eccentric frippery, humor without cynicism, and warm human interest. His career was promising, and the community shares in the sorrow of his loss.
In BaskX County the word is the Republican candidate for Congress leaves the attorney general seat open. Essex County Democrats should fill it with a Democrat. Hurlburt, the Democratic Attorney General candidate, was elected by a large margin and is remembered as one of the best district attorneys. Essex County may opt to elect a Democrat this year, aided by Republican jealousy over Moody’s successor. Essex County and the Sixth District offer a strong field for Democratic work with organization and effort.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party launches a vigorous campaign four weeks before the election. A united party with a strong ticket and sound platform promises a rousing effort at Music Hall in the opening rally tomorrow evening, aiming to mobilize broad support for the people and the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts Democrats nominate Hon. George Fred Williams for governor, emphasizing sound money. Williams is praised for his independent stance on currency, opposing free silver, and for leading a minority report against free coinage. The piece lauds his courage, leadership, and policy impact as a new congressman shaping the party platform.
The author decries Britain’s persistent interference in South American republics citing Corinto Venezuela and a Colombia railroad dispute. It calls for the United States to reaffirm the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 to discourage further meddling and protect neighboring nations.
The World exposes a projected printing paper producers merger aimed at raising paper prices for newspapers. The plan mirrors cordage investor lessons, risking oversupply of a $10,000,000 plant for an $85,000,000 enterprise. If successful, profits would grow but public interests would suffer as higher paper costs act like a tax.
The piece argues that cheap wood pulp drives affordable newspapers, protecting readers and smaller papers from price increases. It contends a paper trust would harm education and notes the impracticality of monopolizing newsprint due to widespread consumer entry into production. It suggests removing protection duty on wood pulp and printing paper.
Arthur Russell, a young secretary to Odell of the New England road, earns praise for responsibility and prior service as secretary to Corporation Secretary Perkins. The column notes his bright prospects and past role with the Railroad Clerks' Association, alongside brief vignettes on Boston society, clergy ideas, a Harvard student, a blind traveler, and a tale of Uncle Sam’s origin.
Mr Max Schenecke, an honorary member, received a handsome pair of opera glasses at a birthday party held at the Defender Pleasure Club rooms on Prince Street 36. Abe Goldstein offered the gift with a short speech, reflecting the club’s festive spirit.
Lathrop tells of Williamson a horse named after a quarrelsome friend and a wary Texas era scout life in America California Fresno and Montana. Williamson’s ears save the narrator from danger and a telepathic bond leads to a skinning misadventure and comic near disaster with a mustang skin. The tale ends with a cavalry rescue and the horse dying from chest exposure after wearing his patched coat.
In a striking turn the Republican opposition embraced the American Protective Association agenda within their platform. By absorbing these planks the GOP aligned with what they termed the patriotic wing of the party, moving away from attempts to marginalize the A P A.
Early season gowns and bonnets reveal rich colorings that extend to coats in hunters pinks heliotrope bright blues and vibrant greens. Plaid accents appear on the coat fabric lining or hood as the trend grows while godeted or rippled backs endure and broadcloth remains the preferred material for pleasing figures.
Patrick Grant a longtime Boston merchant and prominent citizen died at his home 104 Marlboro street Brookline yesterday morning at age eighty eight. He was born in Boston March 17 1909 and graduated from Harvard in the class of 1828 joining Robert C. Winthrop among notable contemporaries. He retired from active business after leading a prosperous career with William B Reynolds Co and lived on Beacon Hill Mt Vernon street and Mt Vernon place before moving in with his son Robert Grant at Marlboro street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from Arlington Street Church with hour yet to be announced.
The article notes rough materials entering markets yet finds them welcome for women’s jackets. It highlights a maiden model in reddish brown broadcloth with a tight front, back go dets under a waist strap, a plaid lined hood reaching the belt, and large pearl buttons that are surprisingly cheap this season.
Dorchester readers weigh in on the suffrage debate contrasting women’s voting rights with anti suffrage tactics led by Mrs Charles F Guild named as its energetic leader. The letter questions consistency in campaigning while urging equal rights through reform.
A reader asks if a credit sale of $12 with $0.03 daily payments can be reversed after returning the books and if a collection agency can demand $10 more within ten days. He seeks explanation of instalment laws and whether the seller must take back the books or can sue.
A citizen laments that licensed pedlers on Tremont row and Court street were formerly arrested and fined while others now sell on major thoroughfares without interference. He asks whether laws have changed or officers shifted enforcement and requests authorities to address the inconsistency.
Jane Martin of Melrose was yesterday fined $15 by Judge Hardy in the Municipal Criminal Court for shoplifting on Saturday last.
Colonel William Leverett Chase, born December 4, 183, at Grafton, died yesterday at his Brookline home after months of illness. A Harvard graduate and industrialist with H. & J. Chase, he directed jute and cotton goods business and served as director of the Third National Bank. A veteran of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, he held staff roles under Gen. Nat Wales and Brig. Gen. Bridges, and was inspector-general of rifle practice in 1889. A sharpshooter and Creedmoor team member, he traveled abroad to study maneuvers and improve service. A popular social figure, he led and belonged to multiple clubs and organizations, including the Commercial Club, Papyrus Club, St Botolph, and the Sons of the American Revolution.
The funeral for James C. Leach was held at his Pleasant street home this afternoon. Prominent county leaders and Brockton representatives attended. The Senate sent about twenty with officials J B G Adams and Remington. Rev E S Porter led services. interment was at Mt Prospect cemetery with bearers from Brockton National Bank.
Dr. Horatio S. Soule, a prominent Winthrop physician, died yesterday morning at his Winthrop Street home from valvular heart disease. He had been ill since last Saturday after being attacked by a sudden illness.
Dr. Soule died unexpectedly during his winter Florida visit. He helped found the Baptist Church in Winthrop and served as deacon and Sunday school superintendent for sixteen years. He leaves a widow, a son Dr. H. J. Soule, and daughter Mrs. Ht. M. McDowell. funeral Wednesday afternoon will be conducted by the Masons after a telegram summoned his son-in-law back from Richmond with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery.
The Rev Michael J Maloney curate of St Joseph s Church Roxbury died yesterday of typhoid fever at the parochial residence in Roxbury He was born in Dedham and educated at Dedham schools Boston College class of 1890 and Brighton Seminary He was ordained in December by Archbishop Williams The funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 o clock with burial in Dedham The St John Catholic Lyceum will meet tonight to discuss the death
George I Tyson president of the American News Company and noted newsdealer died at his Riverside Conn. country home from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 59 and served as commodore of the Riverside Yacht Club, a source of pride in its success and prosperity.
New York October 7 in Oyer and Terminer Justice Ingraham heard Hannigan charged with killing Solomon H Mann bearer of his sister Loretta Hannigan a Fifth Avenue typewriter. Prosecution claimed mental unsoundness while defense argued sanity at the time of the May 23 shooting near the Bristol Hotel. Court adjourned Hannigan case for trial next Wednesday while manslaughter count against Michael Considine may proceed earlier.
Boston University forms three divisions for large entrance classes and appoints A H Thorndike as mathematics assistant. The Athletic Association board is reconstituted with Dorchester Bennet Talbot and others. Sanborn retires from the football eleven due to overwork, still helping for a few days. Matriculation address by President Butts at the Theological School. Miss Lula Murdock studies in Paris. Harry W. Coyle dies in San Francisco. Miss Lillian I Packard becomes mathematics instructor at Lasell. J Solon J Bailey returns from Peru to join Harvard Observatory as astronomy assistant professor.
The Channing Club held its first gathering of the season at Thorn dike with 55 attendees. President Frederick H. Nazro chaired as Dr. Brook Herford, returning to Boston, spoke on Unitarianism, London school boards, and public education plus the club's reception to him.
The Wellington Social Club of Roxbury hosts a smoke talk this evening at Hampden and Albany streets to celebrate ten years. Public men from the area were invited to speak. Open house will continue to a late hour. Officers: John Lanigan president Daniel J Fitzpatrick vice president Thomas Brady treasurer.
The Rev. Dr. John G. Morris, a distinguished Lutheran leader, is reported to be dying at his residence in Lutherville near Baltimore. He was years old.
Expectations run high for the Sunday November 3 concert at the Boston Theatre featuring male and mixed chorus performances of German works. Dr Louis Kelterborn directs the choruses with a 75 member orchestra led by Carl Zerrahn and a notable lineup of soloists including Emil Paur and Mrs Paur. Proceeds go to a trust fund for a non sectarian home for aged Germans aided by Deutscher Frauen Halfsverein ensuring affordable admission for all.
London Oct 7 Madame Adelina Patti fell ill suddenly at Birmingham today. She had been scheduled to perform there tonight but could not fulfill the engagement, delaying her concert plans.
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