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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1893
Page
11
J T Pierce, Tremont newsdealer, cites an Oct 12 inquiry about a forty post order reduced to five last Sunday. He notes the reduction was due to higher demand that day than supply could meet.
The Brookline Gas Light Company must meet contract terms and candle power standards with the city. Board of Aldermen may probe contract performance, despite limits on contract making, to safeguard city interests and encourage compliance.
The article argues the Boston Aldermen cannot order stopping the use of check reins on draught horses and that their authority is insufficient. It suggests Legislature action to extend aldermen and town selectmen powers to regulate the matter, noting the reform is desirable and could be enacted by law.
The piece urges Boston Democrats to register before the closing list date, noting no tax payment is needed and registration is easy at 12 Beacon Street and in ward offices. It argues a full Boston vote can secure a statewide Democratic win for Russell and Carroll and warns Republican gains hinge on voter apathy.
The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society condemns the apple due to molasses in cider imitation. Officials claim the fruit and its processed drinks threaten morality, reversing decades of acceptance of orchard produce and cider.
The argument holds that cider is banned while molasses fuels a rumlike draught. The writer questions why apples suffer for sugar cane and mocks the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society for blaming cider. A crusade against molasses is urged, with sales limited to physicians and recorded purchasers.
The bill amending the Chinese exclusion act passed with near unanimous support. It offers a sensible, nonpartisan relief by allowing Chinese residents to register for identification, avoiding mass arrests and deportations while still acknowledging the need for lawful immigration.
The piece laments sound money Republicans growing restive and returning home. It accuses leaders of desertion over the three year old silver purchase law and calls for them to stand firm against repeal, arguing Democrats will endure and traitors fail the country.
The editorial urges the Senate majority to assert its authority and ride over dilatory rules to repeal obstruction. It argues the Vice-President should refuse further amendments and proceed to a direct vote, warning against continued useless debate and urging decisive action for majority rule.
The Kobe kindergarten established by Miss Annie L. Howe is praised as highly successful with a training school producing many teachers who secure positions across the Japanese empire. A volume of kindergarten songs translated into Japanese is highlighted as a valuable service. Mr. W. R. Leonard, formerly of this city, hosted many Boston friends in New York during yacht races, linked to Leonard & Co.
An aged art critic on the Common discusses kingdoms from Bible history while an Irish listener questions a missing Ireland reference. A North End dog tale follows a lost canine case that draws attention from readers and Commissioner Collison amid local press pride.
Joseph Daly a 20 year old man vanished from his home on Harrison avenue a week ago last Saturday night. He was last seen at 6 PM at the corner of Dover and Washington streets with a friend from Barstow Store Company Union Street. He planned to visit friends in East Boston but did not return home leaving clothes watch and other articles behind. His father arrived from St John New Brunswick the day after to help in the search but no trace or body matching his description has been found. Daly is light complexioned smooth shaved about 5 feet 7 inches tall and wore a black suit and black derby hat. Authorities and friends request any information leading to his whereabouts.
The widow of John H Hancock dies at her father's home 126 Salem Street at 3 30 AM aged 33 She leaves four children and is described as cheerful charitable and kind The funeral will be from St Mary's Church at 9 AM on Thursday with a solemn high mass.
Martin Regan, ex-alderman of the ninth district, disclaims authorizing his name on a Ward 19 circular backing F H Cowin for Representative. He states he supports other candidates and asks the editor to correct the record. Boston date October 16.
Railroad commissioners sustain the Boston Post petition and urge no discrimination by state railroads in Sunday newspaper transportation. The Sunday Herald and Globe had tried to block Post from special trains, but the Post gains access for all Sunday papers.
The Cambridge Chronicle reports that the railroad commissioners ruled in favor of the Boston Post in its contention for Sunday railway delivery privileges on par with the Herald and Globe. The paper hopes the commission will be as just in ruling on Brattle Street electric car and Ward 4 check system matters.
The Boston Sunday Post states it has secured terms with the railroads allowing newspapers to be carried on Sunday trains. This breakthrough ends the previous prohibition that barred publishing Sunday editions on rail services.
Miss Alice Broad of Reading studying at the Homeopathic Hospital fell down an elevator well Sunday, breaking her neck and dying instantly.
A busy program vents at Palace Theatre and others with the Thomas Gaiety Burlesque Company presenting Hamlet at Palace. Midway Plaisance spoofs World’s Fair scenes. Sadie Stephens led Grand Caliph with Will White and others shining. The Algerian at Hollis Street stalls with Tem pest absent. Adele Ritchie steps in. The Span of Life unfolds at Bowdoin Square to enthusiastic crowds. Panjandrum at Globe, Star Course at Music Hall, Austin & Stone’s and other shows fill Boston nightlife with variety and spectacle.
Massachusetts Republican candidate Greenhalge spoke at Lawrence City Hall urging unity and tax parity for domestic and imported goods. He defended protective tariffs, urged GOP revival to aid Massachusetts and the nation, and added an overflow address in the lower hall attended largely by French Republicans.
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