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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1895
Page
8
The Boston Post notes ten days remain before election with Republicans defending themselves and Democrats pursuing reform. It praises the Democratic candidate for Governor who pledged to fight to win and urges a week of earnest work to arouse the Democratic vote for the State ticket and to elect Democrats to the Legislature.
The Chicago to Buffalo run reached 64.98 mph over 440 miles while the Chicago to New York trip took 17 hours 45 minutes. Authors say high speed proves track and locomotive quality, not passenger service practicality. American railroads now rival English safety standards in construction.
The Com Common notes at its last meeting that municipal lighting is a practical step forward. The piece argues state law allows towns to manufacture gas and electricity if no city has used it, and says socialism charges fade as governments already provide water. It urges evaluating cost effectiveness and warns against unnecessary new departments.
Fifty thousand more people entered the United States in the first nine months of 1895 than in 1894, with 249,382 arrivals versus 191,485. The monthly pace climbs, September alone registering 26,699 immigrants. The Treasury Statistics Bureau attributes the surge to genuine US prosperity drawing global migrants seeking comfort and opportunity.
A skeptical commentary argues that times under Democratic governance are not a rush to ruin and contends that attempts to persuade Americans otherwise are misguided and politically motivated.
The piece argues Russia may secure vast eastern Asia influence through a China indemnity loan treaty, likening it to a global grab. It compares British opium wars with Russia's diplomacy and predicts limited American sympathy or intervention, urging distant allies to respond.
The article promotes ready made suits and overcoats for young, dressy men, claiming they rival bespoke tailoring in quality at much lower prices. It notes growing stock for Boys and Children’s wear and expands into undergarments, shirts, neckwear, hosiery, gloves, sweaters, and cardigans, marketing low prices across furnishings.
An advertisement notes the shop at 670 and 672 Washington Street at the corner of Beach offering men and boys clothing and related goods.
The notice teases many upcoming features in the Sunday Post including an explainer on appendicitis its cause and cure a map of a future United States in the twentieth century coverage of the Monroe doctrine the Star of Empire and more. It highlights a unique music supplement four songs and a profile of the ruler of Chinatown amid a crowded advertising page.
John H Burnham, Providence express engineer involved in last week Hyde Park crash, is portrayed as careful and brave with a long record. The account recalls his quick past feats, a heroic brother, and a civic social scene that includes doctors and a financier at a local tavern, amid talk of an official probe.
The writer recalls sights at the old Saugus race course, noting Budd Doble among prominent horsemen and Maude’s Queen of the Turf title. He mentions Max Levey of 19 who recovered from typhoid to build strength, and Boston officer 222 famed for guiding ladies safely across Washington Street. Also referenced are J Coram and a planned mansion near Lowell called his new cottage.
In a derelict town, fevered miners draft a rota to share booze, appoint Mexico as trustee, and discover a mock firewater made from methylated spirit. The camp quarantines violence as men battle hunger, drink, and vice, while Mexican leadership attempts reform and mercy.
In a restrained exchange two travelers note a quiet shift in plans. Russian Charley questions the journey to the nearest town while Mexico expresses contentment with staying in the city next winter. The brief dialogue ends with a candid remark on human nature.
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