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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1894
Page
4
The piece argues the Democratic tariff policy is lifting the economy after a year of hardship. It rebuts Republican claims of decline, noting mills reopening, improved employment, and rising trade as the tariff law takes effect, with McKinley era criticisms fading.
The text portrays Senator Hoar as critical of Southern rebel brigadiers while criticizing him for inconsistent support of New England industry. It notes Worcester iron manufacturers backing free coal and iron petitions and accuses Hoar of opposing Massachusetts manufacturers to appease rebel brigadiers, urging more realism and restraint.
The report, via Japanese channels, says about 16 000 Chinese troops fled in the night leaving fortifications and supplies to Japanese forces. The rout opens the road for a Japanese advance toward Moukden and signals a broader collapse of Chinese resistance.
The piece argues Democrats in Massachusetts will vote for national prosperity, praising recent industrial revival and improved living costs. It predicts a continued rise in employment and a brighter winter, asserting Democratic policies have lifted industry and opposed McKinleyism.
The piece argues the country will adopt a firm ground policy and that voters aligning with Democrats will back the winning side. It notes the current reactionary surge has already waned.
The passage extols Hon. John E Russell as a towering Democratic figure in Massachusetts. It lauds his principled canvass, rational arguments, and courteous yet forceful speeches. It credits him with inspiring Democrats from Cape Cod to Berkshire amid national political tension.
A Worcester audience questions Congressman Joseph H. Walker over his remarks linking crises to past tariffs. Critics note prior promises, including opposition to the Sherman Silver Bill, and a controversial slur about Massachusetts war heroes.
The verse consoles a girl whose childhood items are broken by time. It contrasts ruined oil and tea-set with enduring hopes of life and love, urging resilience as childhood fades and Heaven offers richer joys beyond youthful dreams.
A column mixes social observations on women and public behavior with local gossip. It cites Dr. J O Tilton's upcoming Concord wedding, engagement of Richard W Power to Anna Garrity, and news of Mrs Murphy’s new baby. It mentions Harrison Avenue, Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes memorabilia, Beacon Hill News staff, and telegraph service efficiency.
The piece notes a boy misdelivered a note to a theatre, delaying a meeting invitation. It contrasts the Sunday Post with older papers, praising its substantive stories and arguing posters dominate other papers, though the Post remains a genuine newspaper with substantial news and advertising.
A collection of brief humorous lines and quips from period newspapers. Jokes cover teachers pupils moonlight boys and memory puns. The snippets reflect light social banter and common punchlines of the era.
The Rev Stopford W Brooke preached on The Brotherhood of Man at First Church praising practical Christianity and unity in Christ. He described himself as youthful and magnetic, delivering with intense, natural gestures and a distinctive accent as he urged trust, openness, and the pursuit of a compassionate humanity.
A week of free afternoon and evening meetings at Berkeley Temple marks seven years of institutional work. Topics include municipal reform Christian citizenship and the churchs role in city life with talks on child welfare temperance and the city problem. A large Christian Endeavor chorus and soloists Mrs Humphrey Allen and Mrs Marie Kaula Stone perform.
Boston theater and music notes from the World Fair scene with Minnie Seligman Dan Daly and Rory of the Hill author Roach detailing cast, rehearsals and character masks. Venues include Boston Theatre Museum Lyceum Keith’s Park and Palace with reviews of living pictures and performances.
The piece notes Frank Harris resigning as editor of the Fortnightly with W. L. Courtney succeeding him. Alma Tadema plans a reminiscence volume, Hall Caine contemplates a Roman handy with Chinese Gordon at center, and Conan Doyle touts Stark-Mapro Letters as his best work. It covers Josephine Shaw Lowell's reform efforts, John Vance Cheney as a potential Newberry Library librarian, James Anthony Froude’s career, and Chauncey Depew and British humor observations.
A reader writes to the Post correcting a Tuesday report on the North Avenue Universalist Society of Cambridge. The church has no debt. last annual bills were paid and $2500 debt on the edifice was raised by the pastor. The resignation was not proposed, and many male supporters count five on the standing committee.
The home of J. S. Coxey at Coxana, four miles north of Massillon, burned last night with several outbuildings destroyed. The origin is unknown but suspected arson. Loss estimated at ten thousand dollars.
Public sentiment pushes Governor Greenhalge to declare his position on the A P A issue. Boston editorial note dated October 27 urges clarity from the governor on this controversial question.
A correspondent from Newton in October 1894 offers novels and papers to amuse crew at lighthouses and life saving stations along the coast. He asks how to send items and notes Peaked Hill Bars Life Saving Station in Provincetown, Mass appreciated by the men there.
A reader asks through the Post why W. E. Russell remains silent in this election while praising the Democratic Party. He notes John F. Russell supported W. E. Russell when he ran and asks if W. E. should aid the party that fostered him. D. Holmes signs from the Exchange Building dated Oct 27 10066.
Theodore H. Bell aged 76 died at his daughter Mrs Major G E Henry’s Brookline home after a brain hemorrhage. A Boston shoe merchant on Washington Street for four decades, he later lived in Roxbury and with his son-in-law. He leaves three daughters Mrs Henry Miss M C Bell and Mme Lestrade. Funeral tomorrow afternoon.
An insurance clerks’ movement aims to close shops Saturdays at 1 p m year round. A petition has signatures from over thirty firms, some already closing, others waiting for general adoption as more firms join. The writer asks the Post to support the measure, noting New York practice of noon Saturday closings and urging coverage of any developments.
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