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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1893

Page

4

Boston West End car service under fire by public and president

In a Post interview President Samuel Little defends Boston's West End street car service while residents complain of slow transit and blocked streets. He argues the company has provided long standing street access and benefits, yet critics say the public obligation in exchange for privileged street rights is unmet and the administration's stance bodes poorly.

Boston Samuel Little Weat End@ company West End Tittle Little West End Company

Senate votes move toward repeal bill amid inflation clash

The Senate began voting on the repeal bill as supporters note a rising majority for repeal while rivals push free coinage amendments. The first amendment shows 28.101% in favor of free coinage, 39 against, with nine pairs, signaling a strong sound money majority and an imminent direct vote on repeal.

Senate

Last Days of Registration Move Appeal in Massachusetts

The editorial urges Democratic voters in cities outside Boston to use the final hours before registration closes for the state election. It praises Boston for high registration and calls for similar turnout in other cities and towns to build a strong Russell and Carroll majority, predicting outcomes on election day.

Boston Voice of the Post Massachusetts Waaon Russell Carroll Commonwealth

Stock Watering Debate Sees State and Firms at Odds

The hearing before committees on corporation laws centers on the clash between state business interests and private corporations. The issue highlights sharp lines between public policy and corporate practice and the need for clear enforcement.

Boston Trade Boardbacks Reform Against Stock Watering

In Boston the State Board of Trade advocates reform while opponents are corporate counsel. The Boston Associated Board of Trade is the leading Massachusetts business group backing the measure and arguing for the public good amid strong corporate resistance. The hearings reveal clear contrast between public interest and special favors.

Boston State Board of Trade Boston Associated Board of Trade Massachusetts

President Cleveland Triumphs Amid Republican Complaints

The speaker argues President Cleveland’s victory reflects his own party. He notes Democrats in Congress voted for repeal, aided by the Democratic President, while Republicans lament as they protest in the name of their party.

Cleveland Tom Reed Music Hall Teller Jones Stewart Wolcott Washington Reed House of Representatives Democratic Congress

Vote for John E Russell in Massachusetts

The piece urges Massachusetts voters to back John E Russell to support President Cleveland’s stance on honest money. It frames Frederick Greenhalge as opposing Cleveland and argues Russell’s election strengthens Cleveland and the sound money cause beyond repeal.

John Russell Cleveland Frederick T. Greenhalge Massachusetts John E. Russell Mr. Cleveland

Rapid transit bill is dead in Boston

The city engineer report shows costs far exceed Legislature estimates and the bill is killed by Mayor Matthews and the Citizens Association. Voters face burying the transit project at the coming election as Boston has lived on hope for two years amid rising impediments.

Matthews Citizens’ Association Boston

Boston & Maine stations confuse traveler amid city streets

A man stranded by a misrouted Western-bound train learns his ride departs from Lowell station. Aghast, he navigates Boston’s transit, while a flood of era-era scenes describe urban poverty and social habits. The piece also notes Lucy Stone’s cremation wishes and a local news digression on fashionable footwear and scientific societies.

Boston & Maine Lowell Boston

Middlesex Teachers Hear on Public School Methods

About 2500 educators gathered at the People's Church on Columbus Avenue to discuss educational methods. Speakers urged combination of approaches, highlighted reading instruction, and stressed teacher professionalism, with committee appointments and an afternoon organ recital marking the event.

Middlesex County J. W. Davis Cambridge C. W. Morey Lowell H. F. Sylvester Newton Mr. Frieze Sibl ‘Cymnas Fn Pete Sc Claes J. Enebuske Boston Rima Ellie B. Boyd Chelsea Mies Leilaack William H. Marwell Peetki O. L. Carter Jonn Q. Ysewton George M. ‘Andsworth Pomerville J. Burke Marlboro Arthur L. Doe Iden Charles G. Ham Waterown M. B. Wentworth Wakefield A. F. Gilbert A. Townsend Horace Aan Arlington A. Tuzzer Ban Boon

Boston Voters to Elect State Officers in Mayor Edged Elections

State Election notices in Boston designate polling across wards with schoolhouses and halls as voting sites on November seventh for governor lieutenant governor secretary treasurer auditor and attorney general. Precincts list polling places and hours as citizens cast ballots in the 1893 election.

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Reverend Moxom Refuses Comment On Church Rift

The Birat Baptist Church faces discord as Rev. Philip H. Moxom plans retirement after questioning a will sideing Mrs. Hannah B. Goodwin. He declined to discuss recent developments noted by a Post report and left for Cornell. Parish sentiment favors a graceful resignation amid controversy over the bequest.

Philip Moxom Birat Baptist Church Tme Cornell

Emmet Wife to File Suit Over Garrool Mix

New York reports Mrs J K Emmet wife of actor plans a lawsuit over a garrool mix from years ago after returning from Switzerland where she and her child had lived. Emily Lytton, star of Emmet's company, is named as co respondent in gossip columns.

Lucy Stone Forest Hills Cemetery New York Mra J. K. Emmet

Property damage claim on railroad takings debated

A South Boston reader asks the Post about compensation for railroad land takings. He cites a New York New Haven and Hartford line offer of two thirds over assessed value versus another figure of 50 percent. He notes many small property holders cannot afford legal advice and mentions court action forthcoming with railroad counsel requiring attorneys.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Seth Boston South Boston South Bestey

Elevated railroad plan for Boston West End district

Long text describes granting rights to build and operate an elevated railroad, routing through Boylaten Street area, with commissions, deposits, and conditions. It outlines corporate formation, franchise terms, costs, property takings, extensions, extensions to public streets, and regulatory oversight by the Board of Railroad Commissioners and city officials.

Charles Tree Oninn Conaiemndon Board of Railroad Siving Noti Eer “Corporation Spaetre Nia Railroad Syouitienome MS Ant Sali Ae Hig Commission Street Railway Corporation Montrenith Girticles Pumf Metro Hierapany Aniios Anid Ry Wal ‘Elevated Seein Railway Company Boaton Suik Commission Corvora Jong Acros Charlestown Charieatann Baton E Mayes Sitc Nerose Board of Railroad Commlsioners Anid Corporation Ant Ieee Se City Board Insu Cabali Aed Said Ms Ie Amd

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