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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1893
Page
5
The Post reports a sale ahead of expectation and asks to set Sunday Post at thirty-five. WYMAN & MACALISTER of Hillsborough New Hampshire certify on October 15.
J. T. Pierce of Tremont asks why his order of forty Posts was reduced to five last Sunday. The reply notes the Post received more orders that day than could be supplied.
The Board of Aldermen may investigate the city contract with Brookline Gas Light Company to ensure gas supply and candle power. Such inquiry, though barred from contract making, serves to protect city interests and encourage compliance by contractors.
Officials acknowledge lack of jurisdiction to regulate check reins in Boston streets. The matter hinges on law, suggesting legislative extension of aldermen and town selectmen authority. Captain Appleton urged to seek a state law empowering such municipal regulation.
The piece urges Boston Democrats to register quickly before the lists close in a week. It argues full registration will boost Russell and Carroll, noting Republican hopes rely on suppressing the Democratic vote in Boston. Registrars at 12 Beacon Street operate daily 9 to 5 with evening ward offices.
The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society declares cider adulterated by molasses an imitation of strong drink. It notes historic orchards and cider mills, condemning the apple as contributing to moral decay. The piece emphasizes the shift in stance from tolerating cider to denouncing the practice.
Opinion notes attack molasses under a liquor ban, arguing cider should not suffer for sugar cane, and urges physician prescriptions for molasses. A London-tinged Common scene shows an elderly preacher explaining kingdoms, then a North End dog tale prompts legal questions about damages and a plug for Read the Post.
A nearly unanimous House vote approved a narrowly drawn amendment to the Chinese exclusion laws. The measure, praised as sensible, extends a chance for Chinese residents to register and comply with the law, easing government burden and avoiding mass arrests or deportations.
One or two sound money Republicans have gone home while others resist repeal moves. The piece urges Senators to stay at their posts and undo the silver purchase law, accusing desertion of treachery and insisting Democrats will persevere to end the policy.
The editorial urges the Senate majority to defy obstructive minority tactics and force a repeal vote. It condemns the endless debate as paralysis and calls on the Vice-President and majority to ride over precedent, end dilatory motions, and restore decisive action for the people.
Miss Annie L Howe established a Kobe kindergarten praised as highly successful with a training school that yields many teachers. The program translates kindergarten songs into Japanese and inspires widespread interest across the empire. Mr. W R Leonard, once of this city, hosted Boston friends in New York amid yacht race chatter, former Leonard & Co. partner.
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 talking with a coworker from Barstow Store Company. He intended to visit friends in East Boston but did not return home leaving his clothes watch and other valuables behind. His father arrived from St John New Brunswick the next day seeking news. Daly is described as light complexioned five feet seven inches tall with a smooth shave and wearing a black suit and derby hat.
Mrs. John H. Hancock aged 33, wife of a leading East Boston citizen, died at her father's home 126 Salem Street after a year of illness. Daughter of Dennis Twigg, mother of four, funeral at St. Mary's Church with solemn high mass Thursday at 9.
Ex-Alderman Martin Regan of Ninth District Boston says he never authorized his name for F H Cowin's Ward 19 campaign circular. He states he supports other candidates and asks publication to correct the record. He signs from Boston dated October 16.
The railroad commissioners sustained the Boston Post petition and urged equal service from rail carriers to all Sunday papers. The Sunday Herald and Globe had tried to shut the Post from special trains, but the Post won a signal victory securing fair field and no favors for all Sunday papers.
The Cambridge Chronicle reports the railroad commissioners have decided in favor of the Boston Post in its contention for Sunday railway delivery privileges on par with the Herald and Globe. The paper urges similar fairness on Brattle Street electric car and Ward 4 check system matters.
The Boston Sunday Post claims a success by securing railroad acceptance to carry Sunday newspapers on Sunday trains, ending a previous barrier to publishing Sunday editions.
Miss Alice Broad of Reading dies instantly after plunging down an elevator shaft at the Homeopathic Hospital on Sunday while her nursing studies were underway.
The Thomas Gaiety Burlesque Company opens a week at the Palace Theatre with Willard's Hamlet and the Midway Plaisance travesty. Notable acts include Sadie Stephens as Grand Caliph, Will White, Fox and Ward, Lane and Varoni, Dot Davenport, and a bright libretto by J Cheever Goodwin. The production earns strong audiences and praised comedy, music, and costumes.
The Algerian by Reginald DeKoven with libretto by Glen MacDonough premiered at Hollis Street Theatre last night. Miss Tempest was absent. Adele Ritchie stepped in, delivering decent singing and strong acting in a mostly quiet, lightly humorous score with some notable moments.
The fourteenth year of the Boston Star Course opened with nearly full houses at Music Hall. Germania Orchestra led by Mollenhauer performed artistic selections while Mme. Nordica thrilled the audience with a splendid voice, earning an ovation for her aria from The Queen of Sheba. The shift from Tremont Temple to Music Hall is praised as improving the series. Next Monday features Rev. T DeWitt Talmage presenting My Five Vivid Experiences.
Giaccomo and Giovanni Tocci, the two headed boy, draws notable interest from Boston physicians who deem him a remarkable freak of science. This is Tocci’s farewell week in Boston as boxing monkeys Corbett and Mitchell depart. Wilson and the Whalleys stay only this week amid lively stage attractions.
Greenhalge addressed a crowded City Hall gathering with John L. Brewster presiding and Frank D. Allen joining as speaker. He urged unity among diverse groups, defended domestic production, and called for Republican victory to boost Massachusetts and the nation. An overflow audience in the lower hall consisted mainly of French Republicans.
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