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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post, a Democratic-leaning daily in New England, publishes on Wednesday morning October 16, 1895. The paper serves as a representative voice in regional political coverage and local notices.
Voter registration in Boston trails last year by about 4000 with lists closing at 10 pm. The 1887 tally was 87,769 and officials urge Democrats to register to boost city strength, since Boston's turnout signals the statewide party mood.
Voters urged to register as deadlines loom. Officials emphasize timely signup to participate in upcoming democratic process and ensure ballot access. Citizens urged to verify eligibility and submit registrations before close.
The Democratic platform backs compensation for street railways and Boston City Council votes to urge the Legislature to impose obligations and taxes on street railways. The plan advocates free transfers for out of town residents as an early step, with broader road and license tax measures to follow. The move signals a serious push for public control and revenue from private transit.
Voters in multiple cities face a final deadline to register. Officials urge immediate action to ensure participation in upcoming elections and provide guidance on required documents and registration sites.
The Harvard and Yale football controversy, unresolved by official exchanges, led to a lost game this year due to outside interference. Captains Thorne and Brewer indicated readiness to play, and the quarrel among athletes had largely cooled, but external objections spoiled the sport.
Voters are urged to finish casting ballots by 10 PM tonight. Officials emphasize timely submission to ensure all votes are counted and reported promptly.
The New York Yacht Club accepts Mr Rose's challenge via the Royal Victoria Club, promising races next year. Lord Dunraven is dismissed as a disappointment and critics urge shifting from Sandy Hook to Marblehead for fairness and better conditions. Marblehead is praised by British yachtsmen as a fair course.
Mr Williams spoke at Sandwich detailing the evil of inordinate political influences and expenses, urging Massachusetts voters to act now. He notes a Republican veto against party excesses, questions GOP reluctance to join reform, and highlights the Democracy’s call for strict reporting of corporation money in elections.
A call for making public corporations answerable to the people, ensuring they receive fair compensation for privileges, and for appointing a state officer, a solicitor-general, to safeguard public interests. The proposal is presented as practical and beneficial to citizens.
Voters are urged to register today to avoid missing the chance to cast a ballot. The message stresses timely registration and participation in the upcoming election window.
The Utah Democratic party condemns Mormon hierarchy influence on politics and demands a complete divorce of church and state. It argues an early, decisive confrontation is better before Utah joins the Union, viewing the conflict as timely for constitutional clarity and statehood readiness.
The city’s Democratic majority hinges on complete voter registration with today as the final deadline. Officials urge residents to register or update records to influence local and statewide elections.
A Beverly Historical Society gift from Judge Holmes and a Beverly charter signing pen are mentioned. The writer recalls a Boston encounter with a handless man, jokes about Lynn police, Union depot marshal Emerson and Newburyport crime work, Mrs. Ormiston Chant’s speaking schedule, the Frankenstein home invitation at 1293 Cambridge Street, and Rev. Minot Savage’s country trip.
Allan confronts the laird and a terrified woman in a dramatic sequence. A gunshot claims the laird’s life, and the man calmly shoots the woman after declaring it an accident. Allan discards his gear, faces the ocean, with grim resolve.
An autumn wardrobe favors mohair crepon and boucle with crepon dominating winter gowns. The blue and brown boucle outfit features a plain wide skirt with three stitched rows, a Norfolk waist, large full sleeves, and a brown velvet bodice. The cape is a complete boucle circle lined in blue silk with a large blue silk hood.
In a seaside glen, Allan Gordon the gamekeeper clutches the laird's wife in a tense moment of passion after she lures him with bold words. The laird arrives as she screams, triggering a swift struggle and a perilous scene.
D Eugene Young, 24, of Gouldsboro was found dead in the road. Police theorize he suffered a fit, was caught by the rope on a heifer he led, and was dragged to death as the animal panicked.
Arthur W. Burdon, the alleged minister, arrested last week at his Charlestown home on adultery charges, did not appear in Charlestown District Court yesterday to answer the charge.
Boston musters diverse views on recognizing Cuban belligerents with leaders like Dr George Lorimer and Colonel William Olin weighing bellicose aid. Citizens, including ex governors and reformers, push for careful U S policy while the public weighs independence against annexation and prudent intervention.
Oct 15 Rowley rumor fresh as townsfolk report a pale faced Peeping Tom peering into second story windows. People claim he may use stilts though no chase has ensued. An amateur sleuth found two bean poles at a kennel, suggesting stilts, but the mystery remains unsolved with Peeping Tom still at large.
The American St. Louis and the Majestic of the White Star line will race to land European mail first at London. The St. Louis sails for Southampton at 11 a.m. tomorrow, while the Majestic departs at 8 p.m. for Queenstown to speed mails to London via railway. The St. Louis covers more sea miles but saves time in rail transit.
The Governor Thomas Dudley Family Association met at the Vendome with officers elected including President Albion M. Dudley and Treasurer L. Edwin Dudley. Speeches by Sanford H. Dudley and Rev. James De Normandie discussed Paul Dudley, Harvard Dudley lectures and the legacy of funding to critique Catholic abuses, with letters of regret from notable officials read.
Mr Kendal Weston in charge of the monster benefit for Massachusetts General Hospital announces a two hour event on Thursday Oct 24 at 1 pm. Henry Irving will appear with his company and present the one act Waterloo by Dr A Conan Doyle. Burmah company members and others will attend. Seat sales start Wednesday at 8 am at the Hollis Street Theatre.
A may contest is reported at the Probate office filed August 6 over the will of the late Hon. Alexander H. Rice. The widow is said to be dissatisfied, believing the children receive more than due them under the will.
Charles Keteler a 38 year old cigarmaker living at 11 Douglass Street South Boston hanged himself yesterday in a despondent moment over unemployment. He was discovered and cut down by his wife.
Among the White Star passengers sailing today by the steamer Majestic are the following Bostonians: Mr. Charles J. Morse, Mr. G. M. Mansfield, Mrs. Towler, Mr. G. T. Day, Mr. Robert Redford, Mr. B. A. Norton, Mr. Howard G. Cushing, Mrs. Thomas Ward.
A Boston Post contest offers $5 for the first discovery of a biblical proverb hidden in an advertisement. Elizabeth L Currie of Somerville found the proverb in Spitz Bros. & Mark’s ad and claimed the second prize as women readers lead the hunt with many letters arriving before sunrise.
The ninth annual convention of the National Association of Builders opened in Baltimore on October 15 in the Y M C A building. Delegates from twenty leading cities attend as amendments to the constitution aim to reorganize state builders exchanges for closer ties and greater efficiency. An address on the union of building trades schools with architectural design schools was given by Robert D. Andrews of Boston.
The United Irish Societies of Philadelphia denounce the Chicago Irish convention move as a fraud. They accuse its promoters of dishonesty and its officers of being enemies of Ireland in a meeting held October 15.
The Christian Endeavor Gospel Chorus held its second rehearsal at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle with over 700 attendees despite bad weather. Choirmaster Somerby opened with prayer as members from soprano to bass filled the church, while tenors and basses crowded the galleries. The group practiced Thomas Smith and Ciro Pinsuti pieces, noting weaknesses in the tenors and planning another session October 30 at Park Street Church.
About thirty members of the Knights of Columbus supreme council arrived for the annual convention in New Haven. The report by Supreme Knight John J. Phelan heralded the order’s flourishing condition. A key issue at the gathering was whether women should be admitted to membership. The afternoon election named John J. Phelan as supreme knight and listed other officers: James Kaye as supreme deputy knight, Daniel Colwell supreme secretary, P. D. Ryan supreme treasurer, A. W. Tracey general physician, Philip J. Markeley supreme general advocate, Rev. Hugh Trainer supreme chaplain, Matthew McNamara supreme warden, and Thomas H. Cumminga supreme organizer.
A Letter to the Editor argues that Fire Commissioner Russell's contract decision for a Highlands ladder house reflects political influence over business merit. It questions why the lowest bid was rejected in favor of a higher bid tied to Curtis supporters and architect Harry Atwood, urging civic insight and caution before city contracts prior to the election.
The Loyal Women of America held an entertainment and political rally at Commercial Hall last evening, preceded by supper. Addresses by Dunbar Hudson and Beals, piano solos by Miss Waugh, readings by Etta Randall, and solos by Aleck Auher and Miss Phillips. Mrs Hulda Loomis of Springfield presided. Attendees included Mrs Walker Brookline, Mrs Copeland Boston, Mrs Limekin Roxbury, Mrs Kenny East Cambridge, Mrs Lannin Somerville, Mrs Staples Bunker Hill, Mrs Martha Humphrey Roxbury, Mrs Pulsifer Somerville, Mrs Snow Brookline, Mrs Pratt Boston, Mrs Mars ton Boston, Mrs Stett Brookline, Mrs Treland Boston, Mrs Butterfield Chelsea, Mrs Russell Chelsea, and others. Attendance was large.
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