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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
4
The Post states that rumors accusing it of arranging a deal to influence votes for fall nominations are false. It calls the allegation a complete lie and denies any coordination with candidates.
The Fruit and Produce Exchange endorses municipal ownership and development of Boston's dock system. A committee's meeting yesterday is expected to provide substantial aid. Mr. Bennett calls it the city's most important business movement in years, aiming to extend Boston commerce by a solid foundation and proper authority to set the enterprise on its feet.
The Hon. John E. Russell speaks to Republican managers in Lowell, saying business leaders reject campaigns that depress trade. He argues that progress has begun and criticizes politics of low mood. He notes the tariff’s imperfect but growing benefits and predicts future effects.
Alfred W. Richardson declares he is a member in good standing of the A P A and urges other candidates to disclose their positions. He argues Republican rivals should not hedge on the issue and calls for clearer declarations from Greenhalge Simpkins and Barrett.
The article notes the Supreme Court is hearing cases against the Sugar Trust and the Trans- Missouri Freight Association. Initiated by the Department of Justice under the Harrison administration, lower courts have ruled against the government. The high court now weighs the indictments on appeal.
The passage notes a shift from pursuing convictions under an old antitrust statute to using a newer law enacted with the tariff act aimed at breaking the Sugar Trust. It suggests Olney will press suits under the stronger provisions to determine whether the people or trusts govern the nation.
The 4 30 pm Wednesday discovery of a man and woman on a public highway in Wrentham is treated as a probable murder or self harm case. Authorities delayed removing the bodies for 18 hours, believing removal required viewing by an official, despite no law banning decency in death.
The piece argues against General Walker’s plan to devote the Franklin fund to a department of electricity at the Institute of Technology. It says the Institute is excellent but costly and would unfairly monopolize a bequest meant to benefit a broad range of Boston youth through trade school establishment.
James Whitcomb Riley frames a playful quarrel among neighbors as two girls claim two grandmothers. May boasts twins as grandmas, while Bess counters with a sing song exchange about families. The fragment captures rustic humor and childlike logic.
The Onset Three, famed social promoters in Ward 19, host a pleasant evening in Brookside Association rooms. Edward J. Kennedy, a popular health department inspector, is praised after a recent gathering with his bride. A tired horse on School street prompts a humane reflection amid city transit woes.
The Chinaman Chin Bark Yeu died from escaping gas at 29 Harrison Avenue and was buried at Mt Hope. Mourners included eight relatives and friends. a Chinese funeral featured roast pig, paper offerings, and tom toms. The body rests in foreign soil for three years before shipment home.
General Francis A. Walker, president of the Institute of Technology, urged trustees to apply the Franklin fund to creating a department of electricity at the Tech. He attended the trustees meeting and stated the possible benefits, noting he did not oppose other uses the trustees might choose.
The Trackman reports on Kneeland street station Old Colony meeting notes and railroad progress. A wedding uptake for Peter F Christie and Willa G Kimball precedes a new suburban parcel delivery service between Boston and South Braintree with twenty five pound and twenty five dollar limits.
The Melba concerts at Music Hall are postponed to the evening of November 8 and the Saturday matinee of November 10. The same programs will be played. tickets may be exchanged or money refunded at Music Hall.
The Van Houten Morse libel action returns to public view as Whose suit for breach of promise a year ago now sues Asa P. Morse for slander. She alleges a Boston interview in October last year caused severe moral injuries and seeks substantial damages while Morse fights the claim and counsel fees. The plaintiff, a Southern beauty with Spokane real estate, details visits, engagements, and proposed marriage with Morse.
A. C. Ludgate of Allston writes to the Post disputing a brief communication signed Jennie A. Ludgate. He defends her character as dutiful and respectful and calls the statement false. The letter is dated October 24.
In Paine's warerooms at 48 Canal street this week dining tables are highlighted as a capital blunder to miss given their unusually low prices. The column notes growing attention to dining-room furniture and traces the shift in consumer emphasis from mere availability to value.
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