Most Substantial Benefit to Boston Advertisers
A Boston advertiser letter from the Blue Hill Terrace Company thanks the Post for supporting its six Dorchester Milton and Hyde Park properties Mt. Olive Austin Triangle Blue Hill Terrace Forest Park Holmfield Oakwood and reports substantial benefit from past year ads. It is dated October 10 1894 and signed No 8 Water street Boston Mass.
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The
Post
Dorchester
Milton
Hyde Park
Mt. Olive
Austin Triangle
Blue Hill Terrace
Forest Park
Holmfield
Oakwood
Blue Hill Terrace Company
Water Street
Boston
Mass
Alix and Directum Set Striking Mystic Track Showdown
The meeting of Alix and Directum on the Mystic track next Saturday draws wide attention as each trotter is a class champion. A 2:08 3-4 mile world record by Alix is not expected to fall, but the clash of two premier American trotting horses holds strong appeal beyond records.
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Alix
Directum
Mystic Track
McNary Endorsed by Democrats in Tenth District
The Hon. William S. McNary is fully entitled to the support of the Democrats of the tenth congressional district. The Democrats should endorse the regular party candidate and not risk independent options. McNary’s legislative experience and strong record at the State House are cited as reasons for strong support.
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William S. McNary
Tenth Congressional
McNary
State House
Congress
One Thing At A Time In Boston Politics
The piece argues that Democrats focus on electing Congressmen and strengthening the Legislature in 1894. It notes Boston remains a Democratic city with a future mayor likely from its ranks. It claims Republicans push for early mayoral buzz while Democrats have a deep pool of eligible leaders for 1895.
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Boston
John E. Russell
Senate
House
Mind the business policy in Japan China crisis
The United States declines to join Great Britain and others in mediating the Japan China dispute. It has thrived by minding its own business and offering good offices only when asked, aiming to prevent war while avoiding entanglement in older nations’ snarl.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
China
United States Eyes Stayout as East War Winds Down
The speaker argues intervention across the world’s affairs is unnecessary and believes the war in the east could end soon without outside meddling. He notes Japan’s current strength and asserts US noninvolvement will not harm the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Train Robbery Near Washington Draws Calls for Harsh Punishment
An incident near Washington where a Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac train was robbed spurs calls for severe punishment and tougher risks for bandits. The piece argues for swift justice and warns that railroad theft could spread beyond the West, urging deterrence and exemplary penalties.
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Washington
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Mexico
Fall River Mills Open Plan Urged Amid Weavers Strike
A fall river editorial urges opening cotton mills to relieve idleness and charity reliance. It argues concessions to restart work would benefit labor's long term aims and prevent starvation while preserving principles. The piece says honorable measures to end the conflict are acceptable to workers and managers.
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Fall River
Wires Underground Urged After Narrow Fireman’s Escape
A Broad street fire highlighted the danger of overhead electric wires to Boston fire crews. Fireman Landrigan escaped serious harm, with officials urging faster burial of wires under city orders from the new commissioner to improve safety and operations.
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Broad Street
Landrigan
Boston
Army swears in Flanders a satirical verse
A poem recalls soldiers swearing in Flanders and jokes about Corporal Sanders. The speaker notes the fuss over crude language and mocks those who boast of such oaths. The piece ends with a preference for Chicago over Planders.
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Flanders
Sanders
The War on the Theatrical Hat Ends Only With Reform
A quirky editorial voice declares the battle over eccentric headwear will only cease after major reform takes hold. It treats the topic as a cultural flashpoint amid evolving dress norms.
Lesson in manners on a crowded streetcar and city life notes
A fashionably dressed young man ignores a standing old man until a generous young woman offers him her seat, prompting social embarrassment for the youth. The piece also covers local civic notes from Boston about a sandwich and beer order, a Jesuit priest assignment, Japanese theater staffer Saito, a yacht trip for smelt fishing, and hospital observations on a patient who repeatedly uses different names. It includes reflections from a policeman on drunk driving and arrests for safety.
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Dorchester Street
Hawaii girls greet strangers with Love to you saying
In Hawaii native girls greet strangers with Love to you. The piece notes that handsome native girls greet visitors warmly and that such encounters are usually taken well by strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
General Martin Promoted Police Commissioner in Boston
Governor Greenhalge rewards General Martin with police commissioner post in Boston. His military training and firm leadership have started meaningful reforms, earning respect and fear from officers as he cleans up a long troubled department.
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Springfield Republican
Greenhalge
General Martin
Boston
Police Department
Public Service
New York
Martin
German sugar men satisfied by tax levy decision
Berlin reports that New York customs will apply the extra sugar tax equally to imports from all countries. German producers feel reassured as fears of discrimination fade and retaliation threats lessen.
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Berlin
Germany
New York
Humorous Quotations and Cartoon Snippets
A collection of short quips and jokes from various papers. Lines include a railroad car joke about butchers, a blind man contemplating trolley work, a dog described as a watch dog, and political and editor notices.
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Tom de Witt
Jack Montague
Reggy Westend
Willy
Puck
Inquirer
Amsterdam Democrat
Idioticus
Cynicus
Atlanta Constitution
Literary Gossip and London News Radar
London criticism notes The Greer. Carnation as a sharp satire and reports on Every Where by Will Carleton. Parodies by T. C. de Leon and Ship That Pass in the Night riff. Dr Elliott Cones back from 400 mile canoe trip. Crawford to build summer home near Hanover New Hampshire. Lowell willow preservation campaign in Cambridge. Wilde quips about gossip on Walter Pater. Hardy's new serial and Tess editions. Bret Harte prolific at fifty five.
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London
Carnation
Will Carleton
Brooklyn
N. Y
T. C. de Leon
Elliott Cones
Mississippi River
Pike
F. Marion Crawford
Hanover
N. H
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn Street
Longfellow Park
James Russell Lowell
Edward Mitchell
McClure
Mr. Dana
The
Sun
the Sun
Dickens
Bleak House
Russell Court
Joe
Dedlock
Walter Pater
lLondon
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Lions of Literature
Thomas Hardy
Tess
Bret Harte
Food Fair Notes Highlight Floral Emblem Society Meeting
The National and State Floral Emblem Society of Massachusetts meets at 2 30 PM in the lecture room with free admission. Papers on the columbine and pond lily are planned, plus poems and readings by Edna Dean Proctor and Helena Richardson. Russian Day drew crowds with Mme Lineff's singing.
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National and State Floral Emblem Society of
Massachusetts
J. G. Pinkham
Lynn
J. Sewall Reed
Dorchester
Eveleen Mason
Brookline
Sargent
Harvard
Mme. Lineff
Charlotte Webb Howard
San Francisco
Mary E. H. G. Dow
Dover
N. H
Street Railway Company
D. A. Lincoln
Will
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
Mary J. Lincoln
Reeves
American Band of Providence
Fadette Ladies’ Orchestra
New England
Bowen R. Church
Boston Advertiser
Young Men's Republican Club to Hold Ward 9 Meeting
A ratification meeting will be held under the Young Men's Republican Club of Ward 9 in the Ward room at Anderson and Pinck ney streets on Monday Oct 29. Prominent speakers will address the gathering and members voted to stage a short parade led by the club drum corps through the district.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Ward 9
Anderson and
Pinckney Streets
The Amazons on Lyceum and Pro Tem on Boston stages
The Boston and New York stages host The Amazons with Phyllis Allien and Georgia Cayvan at the Park Theatre and Grand Opera House. The first Graham Sunday concerts at Park Theatre and Grand Opera House drew good crowds and strong praise.
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Boston
New York
Graham
Park Theatre
Grand Opera House
Phyllis Allien
Joe Flynn
Dudley Prescott
Human Brass Band
Auber Sisters
Brooks and Denton
Jules Levy
Cornetist
California Quartet
J. W. Kelly
Salem Cadet Band
Harry C. Daggett
P. Warle Bishop
Columbus Celebration Parade Moves to Today
The Italian American Society of Columbus postpones its twenty fifth annual parade field day to today due to weather. The parade will start at Hanover and Cross streets at 2 PM and proceed down Hanover to Parmenter with banners flags and uniforms expected to be as vibrant as planned.
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Hanover Street
Parmenter
Salem
Hull
Snow Hill
Charter
North Bennet
Fleet
North Street
Merchants’ Row
State Street
Washington
School
Beacon
Charles
Boylston
Tremont
Massachusetts
Aveue
Washington Street
Hanover
Cross
Ambrosoli
State House
Relief Committee
Roxbury
G. Merello
G. B. de Ferrari
B. Cuneo
G. N. Pastene
America
Hanover and
Cross Streets
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Boston Post
the Sunday Post
Coming Sunday
Post Publishing Company
E. A. Grozier
the Post
Newton Highlands
Echo Bridge Grove
Reservoir
Newton Upper Falls
Edgar W. Foster
306 Exchange Building
Chicago
Eugene Field
Observant Citizen
John Sullivan
Brighton
Baltimore Seminary
Pawtucket, R. I
Shebata Saito
Lyceum Theatre
Mr. Saito
Melvin O. Adams
Charles Russ
Boston Land Company
Driscoll
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mme. de Louie
Victoria
Osborne
Prince Henry
Little Brigade
Richard P. Lounsbery
Leeds
Gen
Martin Blush
OKERY
Marion Harland
Lincoln
REAWD
Pe Agemere Treet
Try Us
Hamilton
Food Fair
Ward
Nage
Lyceum Company
Amazons
Museum
Young America
Lem Kettle
Hollis
Georgia Cayvan
Katherine Florence
Bessie Tyree
Casey and Pretty Park Theatre
M. B. Curtis
Sam’s
Posen
Miss de Mer
al Lipman
Frazer Coulter
Columbia
Lillian Russell
C. J. Abud
Abbey’s
the Tremont
Denman Thompson
Bowdoin Square Theatre
George Dixon
Palace Theatre
Fanny Johnston
Museum Company
Keith's Theatre
Katherine Rober
Grand Museum
Hoyt
the World
Lothrop
the Howard
Starlight
the Pugilist
New Living Pictures
Venus
Chevalier Fritz
Austin & Stone’s
Fritz
Press Eldridge
Lyceum
Michael Leverone
Columbus Society
Columbus
Europe
McKee Rankin, Esq
King of All
Washington Streets
Howard
All America
Howard Today
Kiralfy
Dorothy Drew
Renos
Fred Piper
Mamie Flower
Comny
Mystic Park
Appleton & Bassets
Washington St
M. E. Curtis
Sam’s OF
We Es Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau
Barnet
Pflueger
Boston Museum
Hiith
Barnet and Thompson
Prince E Bright
Tay" the Foc
Eugene Tompkins
Bowdoin SQ
Mr. Chas, F. Atkinson
Sutton Vane
Tremont St
GRAND
Arthur E. Moulton
John L. Sullivan
Coney Island
Austin Gibbons
Florence Elene
H. B. Stevens Company
Boylston Street
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Marion
Arenes
Daniel Frobhmn
LIS Theatre
First Tire
A. W. Pinero
W.me
Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Man
Harry L¢&Cy
FLINT+SHELDON
Pyetestey Yee
Bert B. Vorse
Alonzo Elliot Pitato
Providence, R. I
Mary Boon
Boston & Annapolis
Boston & Dicey
St. John
Internat
A. J. Simmons
Act
Wash
Ional S. S. CO
E. A. Waldron, Gen
Agt
Commercial
New Oak
Norwich
City of
Portland
India Wharf
Portland P.S
F. Williams
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