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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1897
Page
5
The Broadway company arrived in Boston and rehearsed The Highwayman to open tonight at the Hollis with a reception rumored for prima donna Hilda Clarke. Ed ward B. Jose will star next week in The Girl From Paris at the Park. other shows and cast changes are listed across local theaters.
Democratic power in New York appears poised for a big gain as Van Wyck maintains a clear lead over Low in Greater New York. Tam many eyes the state capital with stronger representation at Albany, while Tracy and George loom as potential spoilers in a tight race across boroughs and districts.
On the British bark Assyria of St John New Brunswick a fire erupted in Bahia harbor on Sept 17 after coal cargo heated aboard. The vessel burned from stem to stern, exploded at 4 PM, crew abandoned to a tug, all mariners saved and later cared for by the British consul. Captain Dernier lands destitute, unable to recover effects.
Willard Walker of Buffalo and John F. Ellis of New York City were arraigned in Jefferson Market Police Court on charges of running a flimflam operation targeting cattlemen boarding ships to Liverpool or New York. Police report two forged bonds found on them, one bearing Bank of England, the other Massachusetts and Montana Gold and Silver Mining Company. They waived examination and were remanded until morning.
The Boston Seamen's Friend Society at 287 Hanover Street hosted a patriotic evening devoted to Old Ironsides. The program featured The Star Spangled Banner a Scripture reading prayers duets and a reading by Lena Laird Budd plus a trio To Thee O Country. Rev Lawrence Phelps and Chaplain Nickerson gave historical and patriotic reflections linking the frigate's career to spiritual life and national memory. America closed the gathering with a congregational singalong.
The newly organized Democratic league of Ward 8 met at 7 Ashland Street with Henry A. Koe as chairman and issued a civic call. They schedule a rally next Sunday where Louis Berbaum will preside and prominent members of the Magnanimous Democratic Club will speak.
The Gaelic School convened yesterday in Erigena Hall at 45 Eliot Street with P J O Daly John M Doran and George Finnera in charge. Six new members joined the roll as the superintendent urged Gaelic language study and literature. A quarterly entertainment funded the school and attendees heard songs readings and recitations in Gaelic and English by Eugene Lyne George Finneran Michael A Hurley Geoffrey Keating and John M Doran.
The Utopian Club of 480 Shawmut Avenue presents a one act absurdity titled An Actor A Business on Thursday evening November 4 at Minot Hall.
Boston editorials against the single chamber act grow as leaders split parties. Lawyer Thomas Riley urges voting down the measure, arguing it concentrates power, reduces popular representation, threatens annual elections, and increases corruption risks. He cites city finances and criticizes Mayor Quincy’s advisory moves, urging strong action to protect democracy.
A reader urges opposition to a city governance measure condemning centralized power and police expansion. The letter argues the amended charter concentrates authority in the mayor, inflates salaries, and fails to curb corruption. It warns against trusteeship by a new political class and favors local control, policing by the city, and prudent checks and balances.
Halsey J Boardman, a former Common Council president, argues against a single chamber. He says Boston citizens, not the two chamber system, cause council faults and warns that a single board would enable greater corporate influence. He favors broader accountability and criticizes the Australian ballot system. He urges press influence to attract capable citizens to future councils.
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