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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1893
Page
4
Accidents from bicycle riding grow too frequent and riders often escape responsibility. The article urges proper regulations to limit speed in streets and require lamps at night, arguing reasonable measures will curb danger without vilifying riders.
Four days after the House voted for honest money, industry revives across the nation. Chimneys smoke, mills spin, and workers flood back to factories. Confidence returns as the supposed scare fades and prosperity appears near.
A Massachusetts railroad bridge failure near Chester derailed a train, raising questions about the bridge’s structural integrity and the thoroughness of past inspections. The piece argues the disaster points to a preventable fault and wonders how many bridges may be unequal to their load.
Two babies were killed by streetcars as they crossed tracks in Roxbury and Charlestown. The article condemns the streetcar system, arguing that massive electric cars on surface streets are inherently deadly and must be moved underground or overhead to protect lives. No blame placed on operators.
The article notes concern that large corporations may oppose the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts. It warns corporations to stay out or risk political backlash. It contrasts Massachusetts with New Jersey and New York, asserting the people own the state and that corporate opposition could strengthen Democratic support.
The Senate faces obstruction from Republicans Stewart Teller Wolcott and Jones who threaten delay to the will of the people. The rant labels them as obstacles and urges decisive action to overcome their opposition.
A political editorial questions the power of U S Senators to curb noisy city representatives, arguing that the Senate should suppress those seen as obstructing national progress and prosperity. The author notes the small constituencies of some city officials versus the large national electorate.
The Boston public letter denounces the Brookline Gas Light Company for breaking an agreement to pay city wage prices. It labels the firm a monopoly backed by the Standard Oil Trust and calls for public boycott until wages are restored. The piece argues for citizen pressure as a remedy if legal avenues fail.
The notice announces the engagement of Fred A. Norton a statistician with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and Miss Nellie Morgan of this city. It also notes three American women earning Ph D degrees summa cum laude from the University of Zurich and recalls Miss Katherine Conway's reminiscences of John Boyle O Reilly and various Boston society anecdotes.
A compendium of quips and stagey lines mocks loves, business, and social missteps. Witty exchanges cover pawnbrokers, unhappy couples, drunken banter, and a rapid parade of characters from Aunt Amanda to Uncle Zeb with humorous asides on manners and vanity.
Boston Post lists funds and acknowledgments for the Sick Baby Service, showing previously acknowledged amounts and new totals. The Post Doctor's Report cites calls and patient cases treated by Dr. C. D. E. Ball, noting totals for August 30 and 31 with a grand total of 1004 cases treated.
The Boston Post announces a Sunday edition beginning September 10. The live paper promises push and energy and expects a cordial reception for the new weekly addition.
Yesterday two more children die in Boston street car fatalities linking to rapid transit. Ange line Capen under two years old was killed at Dudley and Clarence as a car passed over, witnesses exonerating the motorman. The boy and girl deaths mark three such cross street fatalities in under a year on the West End Street Railway.
Three year old Charles Faulkner was crushed to death in Charlestown when electric car No 439 from Lynn and Boston struck him and his older brother at Chelsea and Joiner streets. The elder boy escaped, the younger died two hours later after medical aid. Motorman J H McGill and conductor Thayer were aboard. An eyewitness noted the car could not stop for fifty or sixty feet, suggesting high speed.
The Boston Post plans a Sunday edition beginning September 10. The Beverly Times notes the Post as a breezy penny paper with many good items for readers who tune in.
Officers of Division 12 yesterday arrested Joseph Mellican age 14 and Patrick Kelhher age 16 for the alleged larceny of 1800 cigars from J. B. Hyman. The suspects face charges as the investigation continues.
Councilman Keenan arranged a charity trip for Ward 16 children aboard the barge Clifford. The voyage began late after an accident left Mrs. McConclin injured, wet, and carried home. Special Officers aided others and a dock safety effort was noted. The schooner Joseph Souther, from Boston, sank after hurricane damage, with crew rescued and cargo insured. The Landsman.
William H. King temporarily released from the McLean Insane Asylum is staying at the Brunswick under the care of his niece Mrs. E A Webster Ross. Ross, a 60 year old widow from Philadelphia, seeks private guardianship while improving the old man’s health. The King family is wealthy and longstanding in Newport society, with aristocratic ties, a member in Congress, and vast possessions controlled in trust.
No strike among New York and New England rail road employees. Reduction has caused some distrust among train hands, but no official action or announcement has been received. Co C Midwood says no strike is meditated or likely. A committee from East Hartford has not appeared at the Boston office.
Police report five Hebrew tailors at Standard Clothing Company workshops on Battery Street arrested at noon for allegedly stealing 342 pairs of trousers valued at 550 dollars. Suspects include Abram Baum 21, Simon Aronstein 32, Max Schaffer 33, Jacque Dushpein 29, and Ike Grindley 22, all claiming they took goods for back pay.
In New Haven, Yale faculty told town selectmen that under a General Assembly act all unclaimed bodies dying in town within 24 hours must be turned over to the institution. Yale also informed other state charities of the effect. Officials dislike the law due to expected public comments.
Special Officers Tryder and Wise of Division 1 arrested Richard Jennings and a man who identified as Thomas King on a charge of stealing a Nintendo See open-face Elgin watch with a gold chain, a diamond ring, and a gold ring with a black seal. Officers seek owners for the recovered property at Station 1.
The Connecticut Society of the Universal Peace Union concluded its twenty sixth annual meeting in Mystic on August 31. Speakers included William Evans Barley of London and Amos Parker Wilder of New York. Also addressed by Hamilton Wilcox Abel Tanner A P Taylor S Gale Ida Whipple Benham and Levi W Cronch.
Ephraim Morse a 56 year old farmer and resident of Lancaster was gored by an ox this afternoon and died within fifteen minutes. The incident occurred in Lancaster New Hampshire and local authorities investigated the accident. Morse was known as a longtime resident and farmer in the community.
Col Albert A. Pope of Boston addresses the National Grange in Mechanicsburg on Aug 31 urging a national department to teach road building and disseminate highway knowledge. He calls for state highway commissioners, model roads, competent engineers, and citizen participation to expand good roads, noting current unemployment and the need to employ labor through road work. Roads, he says, bind communities and leave lasting memorials for posterity.
A charity game slated for this afternoon at the South End grounds will feature cast from The Golden Wedding company and Pauline Hall opera company. Lineups include Don Landy Hoey Southard Le Mack McLellan Campbell Mears Jero Donovan and Donovan as The Golden Wedding players, with Brand Gurnsey McAdam Whelan Juhrne Alf Whelan Stewart MacLellan Calderwood Blais dell for Pauline Hall. The event proceeds to support a worthy cause, rain or shine.
Ellis Truland & Co. store in Grange New Hampshire was entered last night. The safe was rifled and about 150 dollars taken along with bank books and valuable papers. Police say the burglary was part of a series by expert thieves. The culprits were captured at Kitefield this afternoon and the money recovered.
A. F. Chapin & Co. clothing house of Springfield has assigned its assets to E. L. Ripley of Boston. Chapin asserts assets exceed liabilities, but a tight money market prevented meeting payments as they came due.
Mrs Hawley and her mother, Mrs Pierce, were fined ten dollars each yesterday for a small shoplifting episode. The husband of the younger woman paid her fine after some negotiation before he collected the cash to cover his mother-in-law's fine.
Augt 31 Boston businessman W S Mott is seeking a special appointment as Louis Blumenthal of Boston also aims for the position of assistant appraiser. Both applications were filed today.
Weil Dreyfus Co submits a plan to pay creditors sixty cents on the dollar. A creditors meeting will be held at the store at 68 Summer Street at eleven o clock Saturday morning.
In West Roxbury on August 30, Edwin T. Brewster wed Alice S. Rollins with Rev. N. G. Clark officiating. In the city on August 28, Freelan Watson married Caroline Diggs with Justice of the Peace Simon Stern performing the ceremony.
Mrs Catherine Curran dies at son Rev F J Currans home Solemn requiem Mass at Star of the Sea Beverly on Saturday at 10 am Remains to be sent to Randolph for burial Monday Sept 4 from St Marys Church with requiem at 10 am Friends invited Train schedules noted Boston to Beverly 815 am Eastern depot Train to Randolph 830 am
The Pauline Hall opera company sights a busy season, leaving Boston for Pittsfield on Sept 4 then two road weeks, with Mrs Templeton and Miss Hall groups reboarding rehearsals for Mme Favart and The Honey Mooners. Rochester Oct 16 opens, Oct 23 at Columbia Theatre Boston, two weeks, then Washington and a long New York engagement from March first. Notable adds include Loie Fuller and John W Randone, plus Mage's Landing at Howard and Michael Strogoff next week.
Mrs Hall an English widow seeks her husband George Hall who vanished in New York after taking and concealing $1000 from Mrs Darling and $609 from Mrs Bland. He arranged a safe keeping for funds then left with both women to East Forty-second Street apartment and has not been seen since.
Washington August 31 A bill to grant a $100 monthly pension to Frances Corse widow of the Allatoona hero will be introduced on the first bill day by Congressman Mcwuail General Corse would accept a life pension for his wife while he lived to care for the family The proposed pension is lower than that asked for widows of general officers and Senator Brice will push a similar Senate bill```
In Peoria Illinois on August 31 trade in whiskey is described as unusually dull. Distillers and Cattle Feeding Company sales this month fell to less than half the previous year’s average, with light revenue in the district. Cash is tight to pay rebates from six months ago, and President Greenhut has summoned directors to a Chicago meeting to decide a remedy to prevent bankruptcy.
Waltham Aug 31 The Y M C A of Waltham defeated the Cambridge Reds 7 to 6 at Central Park. Cambridge player William F Barry of Cross Street Somerville covered third base and was run into by Mullen, breaking his right leg above the ankle.
Waltham hosts the annual reunion of Company K of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment today with local veterans gathering to commemorate their service and fellowship in a city event marking the regiment’s long history.
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