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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1894
Page
4
The article states Mayor Matthews is no longer a candidate for mayor and has withdrawn. It notes prior reports by The Post and ongoing Republican chatter, but asserts there is no doubt he is out of the race and that decisions about his replacement will follow after the state election.
The Boston Board of Aldermen rejected Alder man Lomasney’s hurried order amid a broader probe into public institutions. The vote, except for the sponsor, backed delaying final action and urged hearing the opposing side to inform any judgment. The post argues for ending trivial ties and advancing the inquiry with full information.
Boston officials weigh more than thirty inventor submissions on street car fenders as the railroad commissioners prepare a report for the Legislature. Testing delays from the West End road slow progress, while current fenders are only makeshifts and fail to meet safety needs. The commission must clearly recommend a sender type and the Legislature should require its use.
A political column urges Governor Greenhalge to declare clearly his stance on the A P A. It argues his opposition to the organization would boost the Republican campaign and shift focus from tariff debates to a pressing living issue. The piece contends his GOP margin could withstand any backlash from the Amoreans.
The six week operation of the new tariff has spurred a flurry of mill activity. The Wool and Cotton Reporter notes seventy new woollen mills, 142 mills restarting after idleness, and 123 expansions or improvements across the industry.
The removal of the McKinley tariff sparks a rapid revival in woollen mills. Workers receive wage increases from New Hampshire to West Virginia with mills like Blackinton in North Adams raising pay by 10 percent. Cocheco restores cuts from last summer and wages rise nationwide, helping thousands regain income.
The City Council is urged to pursue public ownership of Boston docks. Signed by leading commercial interests, the petition argues rapid harbor growth needs public dockage facilities and uniform wharfage charges to secure Boston’s share of ocean commerce, and asks legislative authority for a public dock system.
James Whitcomb Riley evokes a dreamlike river scene where sky and water mingle in a lazy, sunlit Eden. The speaker invites a companion to shed adult constraint, become children again, and drift with the river through a world of blossoms, dragonflies, and musical nature.
A Boston observant citizen reports on A P A password leaks exposing rival Post and Herald coverage plans. Also notes the Chickasawbut Club dinner with Mahloh Chance and other dignitaries, dress reform talk, Post want ads, and schoolgirls failing to draw a tree on the Common.
The article reports slow progress widening Harrison avenue due to passive property owners and predicts completion in about a week. It notes Meigs elevated railway leaders returning from New York, and hints at future franchise matters by the Aldermen. An Orient Cycle Club 100 mile run Amesbury to Amesbury covered 7 hours 20 minutes with 36 starters and 32 finishers. It mentions The Traveller newspaper’s lively race coverage and street lighting issues caused by night works. Rev Dr S F Smith, author of America, turned 86 yesterday with church leaders sending congratulations.
A letter to the Post argues Provincetown should host a large state normal school, citing location, growth, harbor capacity, and local benefits. It extols Provincetown’s accessibility by water and rail, historic ties, seaport features, and sanitary conditions, asserting the town’s lead over rivals. Boston date noted as Oct 2.
The Boston Theatre hosted a star filled program led by In Old Kentucky with Forrest Robinson and Laura Burt in key roles. A standout woodland band and a thrilling race scene captivated a large audience alongside vaudeville acts and the Spanish ballet led by Mlle Zamora.
A vivid description praises a house yesterday for a diverse program. Armless vaudeville sensation Anthan performs astonishing feet tricks including violin and cornet. Lydia Yeamans Titus and Stuart the female impersonator impress with voice and costumes. The four Eddys, Clipper Quartet, Lizzie May Ulmer, Dudley Prescott, Hughes and Farren, Gorman’s troupe, and others are noted as well received.
Sydney Grundy's Sowing the Wind opens in Boston after New York success. Brabazon, a widower, conceals a sordid past while his adopted son falls for a public singer who is his natural daughter. The cast includes J. H. Gilmour, Watkin, and Frank Mills with strong acting and long run expectations.
The London Sports big burlesque company began a week at the Palace Theatre with audiences laughing and applauding from curtain rise to fall. The curtain raiser Gay Paree showcases a capable company in clever specialties with elaborate settings and beautiful costumes. Merie Rodgers starred in Bowery Girl, delivering a memorable tough girl portrayal.
A large audience enjoyed Kiralfy ballets living pictures and the burlesque Mazeppa Jr. The program showcased sparring bouts, French quadrille, trapeze acts, Renos eccentrics, and serpentine dances. Cast features Annie Carter, Maggie Hewlett, Nellie Hancock, Lillie Weldon, and John Weber among others. About eighty dancers appear in scenes and marches.
Two audiences applauded a long varied program featuring the American Macks in lively comedy with encores. Daisy and Knight displayed musical humor while the Romanio brothers performed a difficult head balancing act. Stinson and Merton offered merry sketches and Ford and Francis presented a bright love comedy. The California trio closed with Fun With.
The white bull from Thin Hills captured after a Burmese British clash draws crowds at Austin and Stone's Museum in Austin. Previously shown in England the tattooed animal with pink skin is revered in India as a god figure. Also featured are Birchman the cartoonist James Leedham head balancing Rowe Lilly Wray Merryweather and more acts. Gumbo Sr. remains in hall due to ship delay with Stuart sisters and Webster performing on stage.
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