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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1894
Page
4
The Daily Post and The Sunday Post publish subscription rates for one year six months and three months with cents. Subscribers must provide current and future addresses for changes and payments must be in advance. Editor and Publisher E A Grozier notes notices about non delivery and payment handling.
The text urges voters to choose the Democratic ticket to settle tariff questions and warns the Republican ticket would galvanize the corpse of McKinleyism, framing the election as a clear partisan decision.
The Maryland Democratic party challenges congressional candidates to state their approval of Senators who split from the Wilson tariff bill, defying constituents and the Democratic majority. The Haston meeting shows anti Gibson sentiment and a push for stricter party discipline.
The piece argues Democrats stand firm ahead of next Tuesday’s vote. It lauds the Democratic principle as saving the country from peril and predict victory on governing reforms, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket over Republican croakers.
The Post urged a full probe into Ward 19 caucus irregularities to enforce laws protecting ballot integrity. The Roxbury trial of caucus officials supports the need for such laws, warning against tampering and stressing voters' right to a counted ballot.
A short election pitch urges voters to back the Democratic ticket to revive industry, contrasting with a Republican bid that would keep mills closed as they were a year ago.
The Boston import surge shows domestic industry reviving and trade improving. Wool imports soar, boosting American cloth, blankets, and carpets while supporting U.S. factories and workers. Ohio shepherds benefit from rising wool demand overseas as Republican critics murmur.
A fragment urges voters to back the Republican ticket if they fear decline and to choose the Democratic ticket to preserve better times, signaling a sharp partisan divide in campaign messaging.
Report notes ongoing scrutiny of Sugar Just Senators as calls for reforms intensify. Observers highlight lobbying influence, ethics questions, and potential policy shifts amid public debate.
A political appeal urges voters to back the Republican option referencing a past revival and a promise of better things ahead, framing the choice as a return to 1898 mood and 1894 revival.
The Democracy and the public mourn the death of Hugh J. Toland. His impaired health forced withdrawal from public life but he is remembered for modesty fidelity and efficiency. He served on the Governor's council and oversaw Boston public lamps with ability and earnest service. His death is widely regretted.
A political line urges voters to back the Republican ticket to support trusts and to back the Democratic ticket to oppose trusts, framing a binary choice on business power. The message targets readers with party alignment cues.
The excerpt presents a child narrators dialogue from James Whitcomb Riley style verse about Belle and siblings, their mischief, playful banter with parents, and a sister named Fanny who is in heaven. The piece captures rustic family life with affectionate humor and a hopeful, sentimental tone.
A Boston area public note recounts a lunchroom mirror gag where a patron walks into a mirror causing laughter among staff. It also covers Halloween Eve Evelene Club events, travel notes, and local remarks on Dr Edgar Garceau a Roxbury physician returning from Paris. Senator Lodge speaks in Charlestown praising Republican gains and critiquing National policy amid stage motions.
Charlestown Republicans filled Monument Hall for a rally after a torch light procession by Melrose’s Barrett Cadets. Speakers included Senator Lodge and W E Barrett of Melrose with Curtis Guild Jr of Boston and ex-Representative Willard Howland of Chelsea. Senator Swallow presided, praising protection and urging a Republican Congress to keep industries in the North and restore the American flag’s respect.
The speaker introduced Mr Barrett as the future representative of the seventh district. Barrett acknowledged his Charlestown roots, and the audience rose in cheers as he descended the stage accompanied by cadets.
The excerpt describes a political gesture with the right hand half-arm extended and the forefinger extended. It notes another gesture used when commenting on the enormity of Democratic practices. The text reflects period commentary on political ritual and symbolism.
A collage of brief humorous sketches from newspaper pages. A son’s fashion misread, a commuter misadventure, a child’s locomotive drawing, and a quip about afterlife promises capture early 20th century wit. Names like Ahasuerus Hubbard and Ahasuerus Jones frame quirky urban life.
The piece surveys current stage offerings and notable performers in New York and Boston. It highlights Rory of the Hill at the Grand Opera House, Minerva the strong woman at the Palace, Miss Alice Johnson in The Brownies, Dan Daly in Prince Pro Tem, and upcoming appearances by James O Neill, Marie Burress, and Minerva.
A letter to the editor urges rival candidates McNary McEttrick Atwood Coakley Cronan Fuller Baker to quit preening for public favor and assemble in a large hall until they have said their piece. The writer laments endless accusations and politics weariness in Boston dated October 30 1894.
The Dorchester Athletic Club held an entertainment and dance at Music Hall last night with about 300 couples present. The event started 8 PM and ran to 2 AM, led by Floor Director R O Doherty and partner, with Hobbs's Orchestra providing music.
Surfman Franzen of High Head life saving station found a bottle on duty near Provincetown. Inside was a letter dated Oct 9 189% from the schooner D. K. Hamm thirteen miles southeast of the Isle of Shoals asking the finder to notify John C. Hickey of the Lynn Item about the bottle.
Madrid reports the cabinet resigned today. Queen Regent Christina accepted the resignation and asked Senor Sagasta to form a new cabinet.
In Berlin on October 30, sources quote Prince Bismarck calling Prince Hohenlohe a safe man amid reports of a political change. The remark reflects cautious leadership as government shifts unfold.
The new German empire chancellor reached Varzin with questions about leadership. Critics say he lacks initiative and note Count Zu Eulenburg’s warnings on anti Socialist measures, signaling an inevitable outcome.
Readers urged to submit brief letters of comment suggestion criticism or complaint. The Post reserves no endorsement and warns against long winded epistles.
A Revere Beach and Lynn railroad rider states the company misleads by claiming equal mileage books and season tickets. He notes a 54 ride monthly pass costs 3 while 50 rides cost 4, questions higher beach-to-Lynn fare, and argues the 25 percent rise burdens workers writing from 20 Beach Street, Revere.
Boston dramatic company enters its second season with Dearer than Life as the main play and Sugar and Cream as a curtain raiser at Union Hall. Miss Gertrude Lovering will star with A S Groves James Bliss and C S Chadwick in leading male roles. Supporting cast includes Gertrude Twiston May Burrage Walter Roast Joseph Gould and A M Nicewonder.
G Somerville vents about slow trips from Union Square via Charlestown due to transfers at the Somerville railroad crossing. He notes extra fares and ten minute delays, urging Meigs to start improving rapid transit in Somerville. The letter is dated October 20.
A letter from Boston questions whether Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle has killed Sherlock Holmes or merely allowed him to disappear for the time being. The writer expects Doyle to clarify Holmes's fate and hints at a possible return of the fictional character.
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